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The Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Series: Book 1-2 (affiliate link)
When twelve-year-old Sophie Williams went on a Girl Scout summer camp, she never returned home.
Three months later, her body is found inside her sleeping bag in the most frequented area of Cocoa Beach, and the town is outraged.
The girl isn’t just any child. She’s the town’s most beloved surf idol, and it was believed that she could be the next Kelly Slater.
As another child, the son of a well-known senator is kidnapped, and the parents receive a disturbing video, FBI profiler Eva Rae Thomas — who has just returned to her hometown, divorced and out of a job — plunges into the investigation, breaking her promise to her children not to do police work again.
Local law enforcement, with her old flame Matt Miller in charge, are the ones who ask for her help in a case so unsettling that only she can solve it. But the deeper they dig, the deadlier it becomes for Matt and Eva Rae. Soon, everyone she holds dear is in grave danger as this case hits a little too close to home.
Deadly Return (The Seacastle Mysteries Book 1) (affiliate link)
Tanya Bowe, a former investigative journalist, is adjusting to life as an impoverished divorcee in the seaside town of Seacastle. She crosses paths with a long-lost schoolmate, Melanie Conrad, during a house clearance to find stock for her vintage shop. The two women renew their friendship, but their reunion takes a tragic turn when Mel is found lifeless at the foot of the stairs in the same house.
While the police are quick to label Mel’s death as an accident, Tanya’s gut tells her there’s more to the story. Driven by her instincts, she embarks on her own investigation, delving into Mel’s mysterious past. As she probes deep into the Conrad family’s secrets, Tanya uncovers a complex web of lies and blackmail. But the further she digs, the more intricate the puzzle becomes.
Tiramisu and Turmoil (Belle Harbor Book 5) (affiliate link)
With Tilly’s new assistant on board at the bakery, she agrees to take on a catering gig that could skyrocket her business to the next level. While jousting for her space in the kitchen with the temperamental chef, a troubling discovery at the celebrity wedding of the century threatens to shatter her dreams.
Joined by her bestie and armed with enough mascarpone for a lifetime supply of cheesecakes, Tilly sets out to solve the murder. She soon learns why the actors in attendance have won Academy Awards. Nothing is as it seems.
As Tilly quickly discovers, family drama and professional jealousy disguise the clues, making it a doozy of a mystery to detect what’s real and what’s fake. Will the publicity from the event doom the next phase of her bakery plans, or will Tilly be able to uncover the truth in a humdinger of a plot?
THE SEVEN STARS (A Detective Inspector David Webb Thriller) (affiliate link)
After fog forces her to spend the night in a country guesthouse called The Seven Stars, Helen Campbell reads her horoscope in the local paper.
Little does she realise that by doing so she will dramatically change not only her own life, but the lives of everyone else living in the village.
Ten days later, she returns to stay at The Seven Stars while attending a local course on antiques.
Slowly she finds herself increasingly involved in the lives of the people living there.
As she arrived, a girl was killed in a hit-and-run accident.
But was it an accident? Or was it murder?
A historian reveals the surprising role that seventeenth-century Sweden played in shaping Western history.
There has been a recent trend in history to interpret the rise and fall of great powers in terms of economics, demographics, or geography. But sometimes, pure military skill can propel a nation to prominence if it is simply able to crush all its opponents on a battlefield. No better example arises than that of Sweden beginning in the seventeenth century, holding supremacy over northern Europe for a century without any technological, geographic, or demographic advantages at all.
This fascinating book describes how the Swedes first arrived in continental Europe during the Thirty Years’ War, under their king Gustavus Adolfus. Just in time to roll back the reactionary Catholic tide and buttress the Lutherans, the Swedes proved more innovative in battle than their opponents, using the new arm of artillery, plus tactical formations, to establish supremacy on the battlefield.
The Low Carb Italian Kitchen: Modern Mediterranean Recipes for Weight Loss and Better Health (affiliate link)
Pizza, pasta, tiramisu – surely these can’t feature in a healthy low-carb diet!? However, the Mediterranean diet is widely acclaimed for its health benefits, and in the hands of Italian food and low-carb specialists Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi, everyone’s favourite cuisine can become part of a healthy eating lifestyle.
With ninety-three years of cooking experience and several bestsellers between them, Katie and Giancarlo have become leading advocates for the health benefits of a low-carb diet. Here, they show you how, in more than 80 fabulous Italian recipes, you can still eat some of the tastiest food on the planet while shedding weight and achieving a healthier, happier and more energized you.
Using the Caldesi’s bespoke CarbScale, The Low Carb Italian Kitchen ensures that anyone can enjoy delicious low-carb Italian food. From sugar-free dolci and low-carb pizza to portion-controlled pasta with abundant vegetables and delicious antipasti.
When it comes to Korean barbecue, there’s something for every taste. Typically enjoyed communally, this beloved tradition brings friends and family together over savory meats and fresh vegetables, eaten right off the grill. This cookbook gives you the tools to create Korean barbecue magic with comprehensive guidance, 50 flavorful recipes, and six complete menus for hosting the perfect get-together.
Korean BBQ basics—Explore the history of Korean barbecue and the components that make up a meal, as well as what ingredients and equipment you’ll need to cook and host a barbecue.
A full grill—Discover mouthwatering recipes for small plates, proteins, dipping sauces, sides (banchan), and even drinks and desserts so you can put together complete, crowd-pleasing meals.
Recipe tips and tricks—Find pairing suggestions for every recipe, plus prep pointers, make-ahead tips, and other advice for cooking success.
Providence: Hannah’s Journey (Tribes of Israel Book 1) (affiliate link)
Gilead, a young Hebrew guard sympathetic to her plight, willingly accompanies her. On their way, they are captured by a band of raiders and Hannah is forced to serve in the household of the commander of the Aramean army, an officer who is in need of healing himself. Meanwhile, Gilead is being used as sword practice for the Aramean soldiers.
Hannah must act fast to save Gilead and herself, but survival will mean coaxing the prophet of Israel to heal an enemy commander.
Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants (affiliate link)
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