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In 1625, the Franconian village of Eisbach has been plagued by disease, famine, heinous crimes, and a merciless winter. Katarin Jaspers is the maidservant to the enigmatic Reverend Zacharias Engel, appointed by Rome to cure the village of suspected diabolism and save every God-fearing soul.
Zacharias soon finds his first witch, and the public burning of a local man could spell the end of misfortune. As a sense of peace settles over the village, Katarin finds herself increasingly infatuated with Zacharias, who is a disruption to her predictable existence and a balm for her cruel past. But peace for Katarin is short-lived. Margaretha Katz—the new midwife—is seen as a rival for the reverend’s attention. Fear and recrimination reach a fever pitch when a great tragedy sets the town fully on edge.
Faked and Fumbled (Knoxville Coyotes Football Book 1) (affiliate link)
Knoxville Coyotes football heartthrob Cohen Campbell is my brother’s best friend. Now, he’s the man posing as my fake boyfriend. Simple, right? Wrong.
I thought my luck couldn’t get worse than when my long-term boyfriend publicly dumped me. Wrong again. Now, my ex is dating my cousin, and our friend group is embarking on an annual ski trip.
Desperate to save face, I beg Cohen to pretend to like me. To bluff wanting me. To lay it on thick to convince my friends that I’m not heartbroken or hurt. I’m not damaged goods. That I have, in fact, moved on.
But during the trip, things change. Cohen’s longing glances make my heart race. His casual, familiar touches stir up new feelings. And his kiss? His kiss makes me yearn for things I’ve never experienced before.
The Private Face of Murder (The Inspector Borges Mysteries Book 1) (affiliate link)
People have many faces…
In the Spanish town of Caltrava, a group of ex-pats have created their own close-knit community. In moving to a hotter country, the Brits are hoping to find a more relaxing way of living. But then – disaster strikes when the beautiful Linda Huntingdon is killed in a fatal car crash.
Nothing appears too suspicious until retired actor Aubrey de Lamplugh meets the same fate, being crushed by a falling cliff. Two complete accidents, or a double homicide?
That’s what Inspector Borges intends to discover. At first, the two appear unrelated – how is the death of a young, bored housewife connected with that of an alcoholic egotist? Slowly, a picture starts to unfurl before the Inspector’s eyes…
Rival Hearts (Suitor’s Crossing: Hearts Collide) (affiliate link)
He’s her archnemesis.
She’s his secret obsession.
The small town of Suitor’s Crossing knows Caleb Vickers and Sierra Kipley hate each other. Her bakery and his coffee shop are sworn enemies, and that’s how they’ll stay.
Until a big corporation comes to town and threatens their businesses…
Foster: A Love Story (affiliate link)
Skyler Seabrooke lives for helping animals. Those in need of saving, she saves. Those in need of fostering, she fosters. Skyler is a hard-working employee at the local animal shelter, and has dedicated more than half her life to rescuing and caring for animals in need.
When Skyler gets a call about an abandoned animal on the outskirts of town, she doesn’t hesitate to go out and rescue it before the animal succumbs to the elements. This infant is different, though, and as it begins to grow under Skyler’s foster care, she realizes she is caring for something that doesn’t belong in her home. It’s something big—something dangerous. Skyler knows allowing it to stay with her isn’t safe, but the love she has for her foster pet is overpowering her sense of right and wrong.
This Lonely Town (The Jason Chance Novels Book 1) (affiliate link)
Once Upon a Tattoo (Once Upon Series Book 1) (affiliate link)
My dreams are finally coming true. I’ve got my own tattoo shop and my best gal pals by my side.
The only thing that would make things better is if I could buy the building next door, so I can grow my business even more.
But the devastatingly handsome, infuriating owner continues to distract me both physically and emotionally, breaking down my carefully crafted walls to keep people at a distance.
Is it time to admit that maybe I have a bigger dream than I even realized?
Meowing for Murder (A Clever Cat Detective Series Novel Book 1) (affiliate link)
Cozy Mystery
“Murder!” he meowed.
Elderly amateur sleuth Lillian Hardcastle and her clever cat, Saber, are visiting Lillian’s sister to help her after an accident. It’s what sisters do.
Lillian knew they’d argue like they always did. But murder?
She’s shocked to find a dead neighbor in the middle of her sister’s living room. Why did the woman break in? And who killed her?
It’s time for Lillian to pick up her spyglass and Saber to prowl for clues. A killer is on the loose.
It will take one clever cat and one canny older woman to solve the purr-fect murder.
Entrance (Thornhill Trilogy Book 1) (affiliate link)
The following day, I moved into his breathtaking Malibu estate and instantly went from impoverished art history grad to living in style.My new boss made my knees weak. Aidan Thornhill was insanely handsome.Then, one night on his yacht I gave him my innocence, and from there it descended into sheet-gripping unbridled lust.
I’d been warned not to fall for him, and as secrets and gossip emerged about his shadowy past, I didn’t know who or what to believe.Suddenly I was faced with the hardest decision of my life…. Should I run from this fairytale romance and dream job, or risk my heart by remaining in Aidan Thornhill’s arms?
Baked Elements: Our Ten Favorite Ingredients (affiliate link)
From the creators of the famous Baked bakeries: Seventy-two inventive new recipes featuring ten irresistible ingredients.
In Baked Elements, the dynamic owners of Baked NYC and Baked Charleston, Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito, put their favorite flavors to the test with seventy-two all-new recipes featuring ten essential ingredients: peanut butter, lemon and lime, caramel, booze, pumpkin, malted milk powder, cinnamon, cheese, chocolate, and banana.
From outrageous cakes, such as Lacy Panty Cakes with Whiskey Sauce, to unbelievable cookies, such as Lime Tarragon, to bars, milkshakes, pies, brownies, tarts, and more, these sweets are delicious enough to satisfy everyday cravings and special enough to spice up any celebration.
I Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist: A manifesto in 100 romcoms (affiliate link)
A celebration of 100 of the best romantic comedies of all time – all with proper feminist credentials. From Barbie to Muriel’s Wedding and It Happened One Night to 13 Going on 30, this book will validate your love of romcoms and prove they have always had your back.
We all love romcoms. They keep us on the edge of our seats, waiting for the two leads to fall madly in love. But what you may not realize is that they often contain profound feminist messages that have the power to re-shape how we think about sexism and women’s rights.
In this fascinating guide, movie journalist and Bechdel Test Fest founder Corrina Antrobus reveals how romcoms reflect feminism in the modern age. These iconic, groundbreaking movies have shone a spotlight or shifted narratives on topics from body positivity to abortion, and from faking orgasms to workplace equality.
Sing Them Home: A Novel (affiliate link)
Everyone in Emlyn Springs, Nebraska, knows the story of Hope Jones, who was lost in the tornado of 1978. Her three young children found some stability in their father, a preoccupied doctor, and in their mother’s spitfire best friend—but nothing could make up for the loss of Hope.
Larken, the eldest, is now an art history professor who seeks in food an answer to a less tangible hunger. Gaelan, the son, is a telegenic weatherman who devotes his life to predicting the unpredictable. And the youngest, Bonnie, is a self-proclaimed archivist who combs roadsides for clues to her mother’s legacy, and permission to move on.
When they’re summoned home after their father’s sudden death, each sibling is forced to revisit the childhood event that has defined their lives.
Breaking the Chains of Gravity: The Story of Spaceflight before NASA (affiliate link)
The incredible story of spaceflight before the establishment of NASA.
NASA’s history is a familiar story, one that typically peaks with Neil Armstrong taking his small step on the Moon in 1969. But America’s space agency wasn’t created in a vacuum. It was assembled from pre-existing parts, drawing together some of the best minds the non-Soviet world had to offer.
In the 1930s, rockets were all the rage in Germany, the focus both of scientists hoping to fly into space and of the German armed forces, looking to circumvent the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles. One of the key figures in this period was Wernher von Braun, an engineer who designed the rockets that became the devastating V-2. As the war came to its chaotic conclusion, von Braun escaped from the ruins of Nazi Germany, and was taken to America where he began developing missiles for the US Army.
His Mistletoe Wager (affiliate link)
“Five berries equal the five separate kisses I challenge you to steal.”
Notorious rake Henry Stuart, Earl of Redbridge, is certain he’ll win his Christmas betuntil he learns he’ll be stealing Lady Elizabeth Wilding’s kisses. A woman who refuses to be charmed!
Once jilted, Lizzie must guard her heart, because the ton is unaware of her scandalous secrether son! Despite their increasing attraction, she can’t risk the persistent Hal bringing down her defenses. But when her former fiancé returns, Lizzie realizes that perhaps Hal’s the one man she can trustwith her heart and her son
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