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His Southern Comfort (Firefly Island: Southern Comfort Book 1) (affiliate link)
Billy “Panty Dropper” Comfort
That’s what people call me…
Growing up with the last name Comfort meant that I’d inherited a legacy. In our small town, the older generation of Comfort men were known for three things: hard work, boozing, and tragedy. Some believed the latter was due to a curse that doomed every male in our bloodline to lose his true love tragically. I was of the mind that our fates were in our own hands.
With my father’s passing, my brothers and I were the new generation of Comfort men. We were also known for three things: fighting, flirting, and another F word that I’d never use in mixed company. My oldest brother was the fighter, my baby brother was the flirt, and that left me. I’d earned the nickname Panty Dropper by the time I was legally allowed to drink.
It never bothered me much, until the day I laid eyes on a woman that made me want to be a better man. The only question was, would she see the real me, or would my past and the curse be too much…even for fate?
Knock Knock (Detectives Lockhart and Green Book 1) (affiliate link)
Natasha Mayston wasn’t expecting anyone to knock on her door so late at night. And she has no idea that the face staring back at her is the last one she’ll ever see…
As Detective Dan Lockhart is called to a wealthy London street to investigate Natasha’s death, he’s startled by the similarity to a previous case. Noticing the cable-tie restraints and the tiny scratches on Natasha’s wedding finger, Dan already knows what he will find if he looks in her mouth – the metal ball which choked her to death. He knows Natasha isn’t the killer’s first victim and is certain that he will strike again.
Months earlier, Kim Hardy was found in the same position in a run-down hotel across the city – an identical silver ball in her throat. But Kim’s murderer was caught and sent to prison – did they arrest the wrong man? And what connects the two victims? Fearing that he’s dealing with a psychopathic serial killer, Dan calls in psychologist Dr Lexi Green to help him to get into the perpetrator’s mind. Tough and smart, Lexi will stop at nothing to hunt down the man responsible for the deaths.
Then, another body is discovered, just as Lexi finds a clue online leading to the killer.
My Mother’s Kitchen: A Novel with Recipes (affiliate link)
Seed (The Druid Series Book 5) (affiliate link)
Embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of darkness with the latest installment of the Druid series by NYT bestseller, Marata Eros. Prepare for a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
As Siana, an Exotic and Druid warrior queen, vanishes into the night, Baird and Kael are hot on her trail, each with their own hidden motives.
With Jessamine under the control of the undead, Imogen and her Reaper Kings, Carrig and Quinn, now govern the fate of the Druid females. But when a group of rebellious Druid priests threatens their reign, the Reapers find themselves outnumbered and vulnerable.
Meanwhile, Altho and the gifted Druid female, Seraphina – struggle to navigate the complexities of their relationship amidst the chaos. Seeking guidance from Reaper leader Maghnus, Altho discovers that their destinies are intertwined in ways they never imagined.
The Legacy of Wisteria House (affiliate link)
Since the tragic loss of her husband, 29-year-old Victoria Hart has been unable to move forward with her life. To make matters worse, someone is stalking her and the threats are escalating. When she receives a letter informing her of an unexpected inheritance, she jumps at the chance to leave her troubles behind and travel back to her hometown, a place she vowed never to return. But it appears the stalker has followed her. Or has he? And then there’s Jordan, her childhood friend from the wrong side of town, now a prominent attorney. Will he prove to be a powerful ally or a formidable foe—her enemy or her lover?
As Victoria reconnects with a town she once called home, she soon learns she can’t outrun her past, because the key to her future lies in the buried secrets of her youth.
Doctor Millionaire (Hopewell Millionaires) (affiliate link)
12 Friends. 10-year reunion. 1 winning lottery ticket.
Old obligations drag Dr. Doug Little kicking and screaming out of the city and thrust him into his worst nightmare – his small hometown. No more take-out. No more night life. No more life in general. Hopewell only has two things going for it: his sweet high-school crush is still around, and she’s catering his ten-year reunion.
Broke country mouse Jackie Dunn never forgot her first love. Now he’s back but she doesn’t think she’ll get a second chance with the town’s new doctor, especially once Doug and his former classmates win a $50,000,000 jackpot.
With his new millions, Doug must make a choice: spend it all to escape to his old life or invest in a new one with Jackie in Hopewell.
Fireproof (affiliate link)
Growing up, Caleb Holt’s wife, Catherine, always dreamed of marrying a loving, brave firefighter . . . just like her father. Now, after seven years of marriage, she wonders when she stopped being “good enough” for Caleb. Countless arguments and anger have them wanting to move on to something new, something easier, something with more sparks.
As Caleb and Catherine face inevitable divorce, Caleb’s father challenges Caleb to commit to a 40-day experiment: “The Love Dare.” Wondering if his failing marriage is even worth the effort, Caleb reluctantly agrees, not realizing how these forty days will change his world forever.
Surprised by what he discovers about the meaning of love, Caleb begins to see his wife and marriage as worth fighting for. But is it too late? His job is to rescue others. Now Captain Holt must face his toughest job ever . . . rescuing his wife’s heart.
The Jaws Log (Shooting Script) (affiliate link)
Winner of three Oscars and the highest-grossing film of its time, Jaws was a phenomenon, and this is the only book on how twenty-six-year-old Steven Spielberg transformed Peter Benchley’s number-one bestselling novel into the classic film it became.
Hired by Spielberg as a screenwriter to work with him on the set while the movie was being made, Carl Gottlieb, an actor and writer, was there throughout the production that starred Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. After filming was over, with Spielberg’s cooperation, Gottlieb chronicled the extraordinary yearlong adventure in The Jaws Log, which was first published in 1975 and has sold more than two million copies. This expanded edition includes a photo section, an introduction by Benchley, and an afterword by Gottlieb that gives updates about the people and events involved in the film, ultimately providing a singular portrait of a famous movie and inspired moviemaking.
This Woman: Myra Hindley’s Prison Love Affair and Escape Attempt (affiliate link)
The true account of the scandalous affair between one of Britain’s most notorious murderers, Myra Hindley, and a prison guard—and their jailbreak plot to run away together.
Myra Hindley was convicted in 1966, with her boyfriend Ian Brady, of what became known as the Moors Murders. Between July 1963 and October 1965 the couple sexually assaulted and killed five children and teenagers. Four bodies were buried on the moors near Manchester, and a tape recording was played in court of one child begging Hindley for their life. Hindley became an icon of evil, but in 1973, in London’s Holloway prison, one woman fell in love with her.
Hindley was a highly intelligent woman capable of charming anyone. Desperate to regain her freedom, she convinced an infatuated prison guard named Patricia Cairns, a former Carmelite nun, that she was a reformed woman who wanted to return to the Catholic church. Believing Hindley was sincere, yet had no chance of parole, Cairns plotted to break Hindley out of prison. This riveting story is told in vivid detail based on prison records and new interviews with former prison staff, inmates, and even the women’s accomplice.
Cannonball! (affiliate link)
Champagne Supernovas: Kate Moss, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and the ’90s Renegades Who Remade Fashion (affiliate link)
Baking with Less Sugar: Recipes for Desserts Using Natural Sweeteners and Little-to-No White Sugar (affiliate link)
Recipes for mouthwatering desserts with minimal refined sugar from the James Beard Award–winning pastry chef and author of Flour.
Trust Joanne Chang—beloved author of the bestselling Flour and a Harvard math major to boot—to come up with this winning formula: minus the sugar = plus the flavor. The sixty-plus recipes here are an eye-opener for anyone who loves to bake and wants to cut back on the sugar. Joanne warmly shares her secrets for playing up delicious ingredients and using natural sweeteners, such as honey, maple syrup, and fruit juice. In addition to entirely new go-to recipes, she’s also revisited classics from Flour and her lines-out-the-door bakeries to feature minimal refined sugar. More than forty mouthwatering photographs beautifully illustrate these revolutionary recipes, making this a must-have book for bakers of all skill levels.
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