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The Light We Lost (Lost Light Book 1) (affiliate link)
When all lights fail, will you survive?
A catastrophic solar flare strikes Earth, plunging half the planet into darkness. Amid the chaos, Shiloh Easton awakens to a nightmare: a dead body beside her, her brother missing, and no recollection of what happened.
As she desperately searches for her brother, a killer is hot on her trail, determined to silence the only witness to the brutal crime.
Meanwhile, Undersheriff Jackson Cross races against time to catch the killer and save an innocent girl. But the more he uncovers, the deeper he is drawn into a dangerous darkness that threatens to consume him.
With law and order crumbling around him, Jackson’s only hope may lie with Eli Pope, a ruthless ex-convict just released from prison. But Eli has a score to settle—he’s hellbent on vengeance against the very sheriff who put him behind bars.
The Scent of Lies (Paradise Valley Mystery Series Book 1) (affiliate link)
She wants answers. He wishes he didn’t want her. Watch out, people, sparks are gonna fly!
Novice private eye Emily Parker is determined to prove herself and nail her first big case. Failing to uncover the real killer means her client’s life is basically over…and so is her budding career. Emily finds her biggest obstacle is the handsome cop who refuses to back down.
Detective Colin Andrews catches killers to forget his tragic past. When a pretty PI challenges his hunch about his prime suspect, he can’t close the case or get the gorgeous rival off his mind. But if he’s not careful, his growing feelings may prove to be a fatal distraction.
As Emily and Colin’s clash brings them closer, can they uncover the truth before a murderer kills off any chance at a happy ending?
Make You Feel My Love (Wishing For A Hero Book 1) (affiliate link)
Will danger catapult these lifelong friends to lovers?
Autumn Buchanan has loved Judd all her life. Best friends since they were children, he’s been fulfilling her rescue fantasies for years. But years ago, her dreams of more ended in blood and a nightmare that nearly cost them both their lives.
Now she’s ready to take the leap and profess all to the friend who’s stood by her through thick and thin. But before she can make her confession, their nightmare returns and secrets are revealed that threaten the very fabric of their lifelong friendship.
1984 (affiliate link)
In George Orwell’s iconic and prophetic masterpiece, “1984,” a haunting vision of a dystopian future unfolds. Set in a world dominated by the all-seeing eye of Big Brother, the story follows Winston Smith, a lowly Party member whose very thoughts are scrutinized. As the Party manipulates history and suppresses truth, Winston’s yearning for individuality and connection pushes him into a daring dance on the edge of rebellion.
Amidst the grim landscape of thoughtcrime and doublethink, Winston embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim his autonomy and expose the suffocating control of the Party. Battling against the erasure of memory and the distortion of reality, he discovers the power of love, resistance, and the indomitable human spirit.
Orwell’s gripping narrative thrusts readers into a world where freedom is fragile and the battle for truth is relentless. As Winston navigates the treacherous labyrinth of deception, “1984” becomes a riveting exploration of the nature of authority, the manipulation of information, and the unbreakable will to resist.
Easy Ice Cream Cookbook: 50 Delicious Recipes (affiliate link)
Superfine Vanilla Ice Cream
Rivieria Ice Cream
Caramel and Oat Ice Cream
Cake Mix Flavored Ice Cream
Cream Cheese Ice Cream
Sunday’s Ice Cream
Savory Choco Ice Cream
Creamy Oreo Ice Cream
Berry Blast Ice Cream
Sweet Soy Milk Ice Cream
much, much, more….
Perfectly Played (Love & Alliteration Book 1) (affiliate link)
Flora:
‘I do’ just became ‘I don’t.’ And now I’m doing the 100-metre sprint out of the chapel, straight into the arms of the biggest, broadest, sexiest stranger Las Vegas has ever seen.
But a perfect one-night stand leaves me without anything—no number, last name, not even where to find him on social media. There’s an amazing guy walking around the world who just got left at the altar, and all I know is his name is Dean.
Dean:
I shouldn’t have been surprised that I never heard from Flora again. I left her a note, but I’d also just gotten left at the altar, so who can blame her?
But then, weeks later, I walk into a flower shop back in Toronto, and there she is. Right in front of me, just as cute and funny as that night, plus she knows baseball and she’s got a dog. She’s perfect.
How to Survive in Ancient Greece (affiliate link)
What would it be like if you were transported back to Athens 420 BCE? This time-traveler’s guide is a fascinating way to find out . . .
Imagine you were transported back in time to Ancient Greece and you had to start a new life there. What would you see? How would the people around you think and believe? How would you fit in? Where would you live? What would you eat? What work would be available, and what help could you get if you got sick?
All these questions, and many more, are answered in this engaging blend of self-help and survival guide that plunges you into this historical environment—and explains the many problems and strange new experiences you would face if you were there.
A comprehensive reference for contemporary quilters, with ten projects included.
Learn how to create stunning modern quilts with the Modern Quilt Bible: the ultimate reference guide to patchwork and quilting techniques. Author of Beginner’s Guide to Quilting Liz Betts explains over one hundred techniques used by designers to create eye-catching modern quilts.
Try your hand at improv piecing, free motion quilting, playing with scale, curved piecing, and much more. There are featured quilts from the world’s best modern quilt designers and ten unique quilted projects using a range of modern quilt techniques so you can practice your newfound skills.
Chase the Moon (affiliate link)
Botanical Drawing: A Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing Flowers, Vegetables, Fruit and Other Plant Life (affiliate link)
The definitive artist’s guide to drawing detailed and accurate plants, flowers and other vegetation in pencil—including illustrations and exercises.
Botanical Drawing provides a thorough and expert guide to the subject, touching on the history of this fascinating art form as well as its rules and practicalities. Artist Penny Brown explains the materials, learnings and techniques required to produce accurate botanical illustrations. She also includes an accessible, basic study of botany for the absolute beginner.
By following Brown’s step-by-step instructions, close studies and explorations of the subjects, you will be able to produce your own illustrations of plants, flowers, vegetables and their myriad parts. Botanical Drawing offers knowledge, techniques, and inspiration as you create your own projects.
The Scourge (affiliate link)
It’s Our Turn to Eat: The Story of a Kenyan Whistle-Blower (affiliate link)
In January 2003, Kenya was hailed as a model of democracy after the peaceful election of President Mwai Kibaki. By appointing respected longtime reformer John Githongo as anticorruption czar, the new Kikuyu government signaled its determination to end the shady practices that had tainted the previous regime. Yet only two years later, Githongo himself was on the run, having secretly compiled evidence of official malfeasance throughout the new administration.
Unable to remain silent, Githongo, at great personal risk, made the painful choice to go public. The result was a Kenyan Watergate. Michela Wrong’s account of how a pillar of the establishment turned whistle-blower—instantly becoming one of the most hated and admired men in Kenya—grips like a political thriller while probing the very roots of the nation’s predicament.
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