Release Day – Death and Relaxation

June 20, 2016 /

DeathAndRelaxation 400DEATH AND RELAXATION is out today!

I am so excited to finally be able to share with you the first book in my newest series!

This is the story about a regular small town cop, Delaney Reed, and her not-so-regular small town of Ordinary, Oregon where gods vacation, monsters reside, and even murder can’t put a damper on the world-famous Rhubarb Rally.

This is small-town urban fantasy and is a little lighter than some of my other books. But of course it comes with a healthy dollop of humor, mystery, and a dash of romance.

Here’s the back cover:

Ā Monsters, gods, and mayhem…

Police Chief Delaney Reed can handle the Valkyries, werewolves, gill-men and other paranormal creatures who call the small beach town of Ordinary, Oregon their home. Itā€™s the vacationing gods who keep her up at night.Ā 

With the famous rhubarb festival right around the corner, small-town tensions, tempers, and godly tantrums are at an all-time high. The last thing Delaney needs is her ex-boyfriend reappearing just when she’s finally caught the attention of Ryder Bailey, the one man she should never love.

No, scratch that. The actual last thing she needs is a dead body washing ashore, especially since the dead body is a god.

Catching a murderer, wrestling a god power, and re-scheduling the apocalypse? Just another day on the job in Ordinary. Falling in love with her childhood friend while trying to keep the secrets of her town secret?

Thatā€™s gonna take some work.

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Happy reading!!!

Oh, and please share the news, or leave a review if you feel so inclined. Thank you! šŸ™‚

35 Comments

      • Melissa
        July 4, 2016 at 5:06 am

        I just finished reading death and relaxation and I loved it so much so I was thrilled when at the end it said the next book was coming out JULY 2016. I have searched high and low and am unable to find devil and details? Was that a typo is the next book coming out 2017?

          • Erin
            July 15, 2016 at 9:44 am

            We still have two weeks in July. šŸ˜‰ I’m honestly happy to get it so soon after the first one. Some series I used to read took so long between books that I lost interest and quit reading them.

          • Melissa
            July 15, 2016 at 9:52 am

            I thought it was a typo … Since the first book was JUST released in June. Could that be the case ? That’s it’s really coming out July 2017 ?? I hope not

          • Erin
            July 16, 2016 at 8:47 pm

            Why do you hope not on the July 2017 date? I’m very happy about it. I just assumed that since she’s self-publishing this series, she had most of it written and is releasing the titles in a shorter time than authors can normally do when they’re working within the constraints of a publishing company’s calendar.

        • Erin
          July 20, 2016 at 8:27 pm

          Oh, for pity’s sake. I just re-read this. All I can say is … new grandchild. My brain no longer deals with reality – only the overwhelming joy of the baby. I get NOW why you would be unhappy about a 2017 publication date. More in line with the one-year calendar most authors keep, but still a disappointment after expecting in 2017. Sorry I completely mangled your response, Melissa.

    • Devon
      June 20, 2016 at 10:27 am

      I don’t know, honestly. I haven’t written it yet, and I’m not certain that the publisher would want to continue that series. When I get more information, I’ll be sure to let you know. šŸ™‚

  • Cindy
    June 20, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    Just ordered it after seeing Ilona’s post šŸ˜€ I finished the House Immortal series not long ago and was just trying to decide what other work of yours to try next. Good luck on the self-publishing thing!

    • Devon
      June 20, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      Thank you so much! This one is quite a bit lighter than the House Immortal series, but I hope you’ll enjoy it!!

  • Dale & Gayle Stroble
    June 20, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    Just finished Death & Relaxation.
    Really enjoyed the story and looking forward to more in this series.

  • Jeanette
    June 25, 2016 at 2:04 am

    Just read Death and Relaxation two days ago in one sitting and absolutely adored it. Thank you! Can’t wait for the next one. Also loved your House Immortal series.

  • Brenda Jernigan
    June 26, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    Death and Relaxation is my first Devon Monk book, and I have to say, it was a great introduction! I loved it and can’t wait for the next book to come out!

  • Ami
    June 26, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    Hi Devon, I have been a fan of your works since Allie Beckstrom! I finished Death and Relaxation the other day and I loved it so! Urgh, you will definitely get me all intrigued with Ryder (and I expect good explanation from him!!) Cannot wait till July. I want to see more gods coming to Ordinary

    By the way, how many books will this series be?

  • Erin
    June 28, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    I’ve read nearly all of your series, and have loved everything I’ve read, including Death and Relaxation. I can’t believe you’re putting out the next book within a month of the first, but I’m excited that you are. I’m haunting your website and Amazon to get it as soon as it comes out.

  • Robina
    July 11, 2016 at 4:16 am

    Hi – really enjoyed the first installment of “Ordinary”. Came to it from Ilona Andrews recommendation, found it fun and engaging. Looking forward very much to the next one. Have downloaded the first in the age of steam and immortals stories as well. Thanks. I’ll pass on th egood word to a couple of friends I know will enjoy it.

  • Ashley
    July 31, 2016 at 9:09 am

    So… it’s the last day of July 2016 and I still cant find any answers on when Devils and Details will be released. I loved readimg Death amd Relaxation and I really want to know/read what happens next in Ordinary. So many unanswered questions!

  • Paula Brant
    August 18, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    Read Death & Relaxation in one sitting loved the book even better then the Magic etc. Just let us know when/if new one will be available

  • Bea
    August 20, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    Ilona Andrews recommended this and I have to admit I really enjoyed it, but when is book 2 coming out? We are in August now šŸ™

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