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Book Release: The Toy Shop’s Secret

Release Day! November 15, 2025 for The Toy Shop’s Secret, A Dickens Station Christmas Cozy Mystery.

📢Release Day! Nov. 15 📕The Toy Shop’s Secret, A Dickens Station Christmas Cozy Mystery 🔗 Available on Amazon 📚Book 2 of the series 💰Free in KU 🎁Plus, free early Christmas gift 💰Book 1 of the series FREE (11/15 – 11/19) Free ebook🍪Both include recipes 🐈‍⬛and a cat!

One snowy night, in the tiny Christmas-themed village of Dickens Station, Cheyenne Kachina’s cousin, Ryan Upchurch, is badly injured in an “accident” at his toy shop. Before lapsing into a coma, Ryan whispers a cryptic plea for Cheyenne to “protect the toy shop’s secret.

What happened to Ryan Upchurch and why? Who is the mysterious Native American man who seems to be involved? And what is The Toy Shop’s Secret?

Find out in this, the second in a series of Dickens Station Christmas Cozy Mysteries.

-Donald Jay-

Saturday, November 15, 2025, is release day for The Toy Shop’s Secret, A Dickens Station Christmas Cozy Mystery, the second book in the Dickens Station Christmas Cozy Mystery Series.

To celebrate, I’m offering Marley’s Curse, A Dickens Station Treasure Hunt Mystery, the first book in the series, for free on Amazon.com during release week (November 15 through 19).

So, get two books for the price of one by following the links below.

Published by Donald Jay

Author Donald Jay
Donald Jay writes cozy mystery, adventure, romance, and inspirational stories suitable for all audiences. Don brings to life eclectic and engaging characters who whisk readers off to enchanting places, challenge them with unusual puzzles and cleverly hidden clues, and inspire them to dream. Formerly a magician, Don is also a woodworker, painter, and toymaker. His wife, Linda, says, “It’s like being married to Santa himself.” He grew up in the snowy winters of the West Virginia mountains and loves the spiritual roots, rich traditions, and festive decorations that spark the magic of Christmas. So, he often sets his stories during the Christmas season. Don is a Virginia Tech graduate, a former first responder, and a retired hotel executive who now turns his lively imagination to entertaining readers of all ages.

6 thoughts on “Book Release: The Toy Shop’s Secret”

  1. Ben Waggoner says:

    Congratulations on the publication of your 15th novel! (That’s what I feel like I’ll be saying soon …) 🙂

    1. Author Donald Jay
      Donald Jay says:

      Thanks, Ben.

  2. Dianna says:

    I got my copy! Wahoo!!! I’m so excited for you. What a great idea to offer Marley’s Curse for free this week.

    1. Author Donald Jay
      Donald Jay says:

      I keep telling you that you didn’t have to do that! (But, I’m glad you did.)Thanks for the kind words and support. I’m hoping that the free Marley’s Curse will help me pick up a few more fans. Time will tell. Thanks much!

      1. Dianna says:

        I’m happy to do what I can! I’ve submitted my review. I honestly loved the book.

        1. Author Donald Jay
          Donald Jay says:

          Thanks, Dianna. You’re the best!

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