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Rose: Her Story (paid link)
In fact, what happened is when I finish a book, I often write a book in a different one of my three main series: The Vigilante Crime series (featuring Rose); The Gia Santella Crime Thriller series (Featuring Gia) and the Queen of Spades series (Featuring Gia’s aunt, Eva Santella).
Because all the characters and worlds are intertwined, we will go from following Rose in one series to following her in another one.
Dared to Return: A Kate Anderson Mystery (paid link)
STATE OF THE ART HEIST: New detective Kacey Chance is thrown into the deep end, infiltrating the world of LA’s rich elites. To crack the case of the stolen artwork, Kacey makes the most of her acting skills.
STUNT DOUBLE TROUBLE: Kacey investigates a suspicious workplace accident. On stakeout, Kacey meets some nosy neighbors who drop hints that nothing is quite as it appears. Plus there’s a mysterious stranger calling in anonymous tips.
What happens when the Internet service provider in a small town spies on his clients’ cyber-lives and blackmails them for gifts and services?
Murder; that’s what happens.
Penelope Trigg moves to Lost Hat, Texas to open a photography studio and find herself as an artist. Things are going great. She’s got a few clients, some friends, even a hot new high-tech boyfriend. But when Penny submits some nude figure studies of him to a contest, she gets hit with a blackmail letter in her inbox. “Do what I want or your lover’s nudie pix get splattered across the Internet.” The timing couldn’t be worse, so Penny is forced to submit to the blackmailer’s demands.
In this humorous mix of travelogue and memoir, a writer temporarily moves his California family north to Canada’s Polar Bear Capital of the World.
Welcome to Churchill, Manitoba. Year-round human population: 943. Yet despite the isolation and the searing cold here at the arctic’s edge, visitors from around the globe flock to the town every fall, driven by a single purpose: to see polar bears in the wild.
Churchill is “The Polar Bear Capital of the World.” And for one unforgettable “bear season,” Zac Unger, his wife, and his three children moved from Oakland, California, to make it their temporary home.
The United States of Fear (TomDispatch Books) (paid link)
In this deliciously inspiring book, 15 popular project designers from the Moda Bake Shop serve it up in style! Their recipes are simple: Start with a mix of Moda precuts, sprinkle in some eye-catching details, and then top it all off with creative garnishes. Easy-to-follow instructions, vibrant photographs, and a variety of clever tips make these projects a snap to complete!
“Is it the designers, the precuts or all the yummy Moda fabrics that draw us into this book? Oh heck, it’s all three! . . . In this case, the quilts are simple and doable (April in Paris is sooo pretty!), but the shine really comes from the other sewn projects.
American Dreams (paid link)
When President Andrew Jackson begins agitating to push the Indian tribe west, Temple’s family prepares to fight to keep their homes. But when her heart is tempted by the fiery Cherokee known as “The Blade,” who believes removal is inevitable, Temple feels passion stirring on the eve of one of the greatest tragedies in American history.
Napoleon’s Infantry Handbook (paid link)
What did Napoleon’s soldiers carry in their backpacks? A unique reference that paints a detailed picture of one of history’s great military machines.
Napoleon’s Infantry Handbook is an essential reference guide, filled with fascinating detail on the training, tactics, equipment, service, and administration of Napoleon’s infantry regiments.
Based on training manuals, regulations, and orders of the time, it details the everyday routines and practices that governed the imperial army up to the Battle of Waterloo and made it one of history’s most formidable military machines.
The Greek Yogurt Kitchen: More Than 130 Delicious, Healthy Recipies for Every Meal of the Day (paid link)
A clinical dietician shares over 130 recipes that show you it’s possible to eat meals that are delicious and still good for you.
Greek yogurt has quickly become America’s favorite health food, its tangy, luscious taste going far beyond a typical breakfast or simple snack. Thanks to its health benefits, this power food has become a staple. Greek yogurt’s protein quantity builds muscles and regulates metabolism and the probiotics help maintain a healthy digestive tract and boost the immune system. Greek yogurt is also an excellent source of calcium and very low in sodium—and it’s lactose-intolerant friendly, too! Why wouldn’t you want it in every meal?
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