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Author: Ridder Aspenson, Carolyn
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Psychic Medium Cozy Mystery

Pour yourself a cup of tea and sit tight, because I’ve got a crazy ghost story for you. Truth is, it’s not a story. It’s reality. My reality.
I’ve got a secret – I can see ghosts. It’s been that way ever since I took a fall down a flight of stairs and hit my head on the fancy marble floor of the Castleberry Historical Society. Since then, these apparitions just keep showing up, and they’ve got some hefty demands.

One ghost in particular haunts the local BBQ joint in our quant small-town, which, in her defense, used to be her house. She’s been dangling from a rafter ever since her father found her there over one hundred years before. Nobody but me seems to see her, and figuring out what she wants is no easy task. But when the restaurant owner is found dead, and I was the last person with him, I need my ghostly ally to help me track down the real killer. The only way to do that is to uncover the truth about her own untimely demise.

These days, my life is a juggling act between raising my tween son alone (while his father cozies up with the woman who wrecked my life), my new job managing the historical society, and the ghosts that haunt me twenty-four-seven.

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Author: Welling, ReGina, Lynn, Erin
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Romantic Cozy Fantasy

Magical matchmaking, family secrets, and wicked witches collide in this spellbinding cozy romantasy from mother-daughter writing duo ReGina Welling and Erin Lynn.

Some fates are harder to avoid than others.

When your family legacy comes with a body count and a curse that turned Grandma into a lawn ornament, believing you’re normal isn’t really an option.

Lexi’s badass witch ancestors were long revered as Keepers of the Balefire Flame—until a family feud pitted her mother and grandmother against one another. Their infamous magical battle didn’t just destroy each other; it turned the Balefire name into a punchline, leaving Lexi to tend the hearth alone.

The problem? Lexi’s never unlocked more than a whisper of power, one she credits for crafting unbreakable happily-ever-afters for her matchmaking clients, but it’s useless for much else. When it comes to the Balefire, her three well-meaning but troublesome faerie godmothers do all the heavy lifting.

Bound (Fire on Ice Book 1) (affiliate link)

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Author: Rothert, Brenda
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Contemporary Romance

The tie that binds them together may tear them apart…

College senior Kate Camden has learned to adapt – to her last year of school, to the promise of motherhood, to the fact that she’s doing it all alone. But just when she’s learned to adjust, heartache threatens to break her apart.
Pro hockey player Jason “Ryke” Ryker has it all: adoring fans, a promising career, and a beautiful wife. But when his seemingly perfect life is shaken by tragedy, he’s left questioning whether having it all is ever more than an illusion.
When circumstance brings Kate and Ryke together, they discover they don’t have to hurt alone. Bound by a grief that haunts them both, they must rely on one another to survive heartbreak. But that grief is more powerful than they realize, and the tie that binds them together may ultimately tear them apart.

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Author: Ayer, Carol E.
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Amateur Sleuth Mysteries

Cats, Cake, and Crime in California

Kayla Jeffries, home bakery owner and HSP (Highly Sensitive Person), has arranged her life just so to avoid stressful overstimulation. The California oceanside community in which she lives proves the perfect venue for the quiet and peaceful existence she desires. She happily spends her time baking, walking along the beach, and spending time with her close friends.

But when Kayla discovers her 89-year-old friend has been strangled, she vows to do anything she must to help bring the killer to justice, including overcoming the stress and sensory overload involved in playing amateur detective. Using her HSP talents of attention to detail and ability to read other people’s emotions, Kayla sets out to crack the case, all the while juggling two cats and a dog, non-stop orders for the Christmas holidays, and a budding relationship with handsome restaurateur Jason Banks.

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Author: Stoneham, Julia
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Historical World War II Fiction

Devonshire, 1943.

Alice Todd never expected to end up like this. Abandoned by her husband while bombs rain down on London. The only man she’s ever loved. He should be by her side. Instead he’s away in the arms of another woman, leaving Alice to fend for herself and their young son.

She is devastated by his betrayal, but she needs to hold it together for the sake of her boy.

Hoping for a fresh start, Alice escapes to the tiny Devonshire village of Ledburton. At Lower Post Farm, the Land Girls are looking for a new warden — and Alice thinks she might fit the bill.

Pulling on a pair of muddy boots, she heads out to the ramshackle old farmhouse — to be greeted by the handsome but surly farmer, Roger Bayliss. He takes one look at city girl Alice and decides she’ll never make a good Land Girl.

Her fellow Land Girls are inclined to agree. Determined to prove herself, Alice will do whatever it takes to win them over. But she’s got her work cut out. Each of the Land Girls has a story to tell . . . and secrets to keep.

The Damiano Trilogy: Damiano, Damiano’s Lute, and Raphael (affiliate link)

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Author: MacAvoy, R. A.
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Alternate History Science Fiction

Discover three novels of magic—light and dark—from a winner of the John W. Campbell and Philip K. Dick awards.

In Damiano, our hero is Damiano Dalstrego, a wizard’s son, an alchemist, and the heir to dark magics. But he is also an innocent, a young scholar and musician befriended by the Archangel Raphael, who instructs him in the lute. To save his beloved city from war, Damiano leaves his cloistered life and sets out on a pilgrimage, seeking the aid of a powerful sorceress as he walks the narrow path between light and shadow, accompanied only by his talking dog. But his road is filled with betrayal, disillusionment, and death . . .

In Damiano’s Lute, shattered by the demonic fury of his dark powers, Damiano has forsaken his magical heritage to live as a mortal man. With the guidance of the Archangel Raphael, the chidings of a brash young rogue, and the memory of a beautiful pagan witch, he journeys across a plague-ridden French countryside in search of peace. But the Father of Lies reaches out once again . . .

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Author: MacWelch, Tim, The Editors of Outdoor Life
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Outdoor Instructional Guides

This comprehensive guide is full of the strategies, skills, and gear you need to survive any catastrophe—from natural disasters to the collapse of society.

All over America, families are transforming spare rooms into long-term storage pantries, planting survival gardens, unplugging from the grid, converting their homes to alternative sources of energy, taking self-defense courses, and stocking up on everything from canned food to ammunition. So what are these people preparing for?

In our increasingly unstable world, there are a whole host of catastrophic event that could throw civilization into turmoil. Outdoor Life: Prepare for Anything takes you through these potential threats and explains how to be prepared for them. From having the right equipment to considering your actions in the wake of a disaster, or acquiring the skills needed for self-sufficiency, this guide is full of hands-on hints, easy-to-use checklists, and engaging first-person stories.

Holy Cow: A Novel (affiliate link)

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Author: Duchovny, David
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Humorous Literary Fiction

Elsie Bovary is a cow, and a pretty happy one at that—her long, lazy days are spent eating, napping, and chatting with her best friend, Mallory. One night, Elsie and Mallory sneak out of their pasture; but while Mallory is interested in flirting with the neighboring bulls, Elsie finds herself drawn to the farmhouse. Through the window, she sees the farmer’s family gathered around a bright Box God—and what the Box God reveals about something called an “industrial meat farm” shakes Elsie’s understanding of her world to its core.

There’s only one solution: escape to a better, safer world. And so a motley crew is formed: Elsie; Jerry—excuse me, Shalom—a cranky, Torah-reading pig who’s recently converted to Judaism; and Tom, a suave (in his own mind, at least) turkey who can’t fly, but who can work an iPhone with his beak. Toting stolen passports and slapdash human disguises, they head for the airport.

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Author: Butters, MaryJane
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Culinary Arts & Techniques

The must-have cookbook that puts cast iron myths to rest and features more than 100 recipes utilizing skillets, griddles, Dutch ovens and other pans.

Preparing meals in this tried-and-true, non-toxic cookware just got easier with MaryJane’s farmhouse recipes, cooking tips, and cookware care.

With step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography, the author and founder of MaryJanesFarm organic lifestyle magazine guides readers through creating such cast iron-friendly dishes as Asparagus and Mushroom Quiche with Potato Crust, Chicken and Biscuit Skillet Pie, Ham Dinner on the Half Peel, and Rhubarb-Raspberry Pandowdy. The recipes for breads, breakfasts, soups, casseroles, main dishes, pies, and other desserts are sure to satisfy the hungriest of appetites.

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Author: Weiss, Mindy, Levine, Lisbeth
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Wedding Planning

It’s the ultimate wedding planning bible from the ultimate wedding planner. From getting engaged to getting to the altar to taking off for your honeymoon to preserving the memories forever, this is the book to help you bring your dream wedding to life, no matter how big or small your budget.

The Wedding Book is:
Your fashion consultant, menu planner, etiquette expert, and floral designer
An insider source for stretching budgets and negotiating contracts
A digital-savvy friend for making the most of Instagram, Etsy, Pinterest, and wedding planning websites and apps
A wise shoulder to lean on when sticky family issues come up
Whatever the subject—cakes, stationery, dress shopping, lingerie, tents, Uber, insurance, porta-potties, party favors, the toasts, looking great in photos, tipping, and thank-you notes—The Wedding Book has the answer.
Includes lists, schedules, budgeting tools, and timelines.

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Author: Hall, Roland
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Trivia Games

Get hooked on this intriguing puzzle collection, featuring 12 different conundrums to crack. Discover who is an imposter, and who is an innocent bystander…

The wrong path could leave you stuck in the dark. But if you find the answer, you are allowed to move onto the next bewildering riddle. Can you make it to the end?

This book puts your ingenuity and perseverance to the test as you solve puzzles and challenges to work out who the imposters are.

The 12 puzzles are set in the eerie Stranraer Castle in southwest Scotland, used as a military garrison during the Killing Times of the 17th century. They feature 12 different characters, all with detailed sketches, personalities, and backgrounds to immerse you in the larger-than-life narratives as they unfold.

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