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Bakery at Bella Beach (affiliate link)
54-year-old Ava Lewis had a plan. After years of growing someone else’s business, she was finally going to get the chance to be her own boss. But all her plans fell apart before her eyes leaving her with no job, no prospects, and her dream of owning her own bakery in the dust.
Then her best friend, Emma, inherits a cottage in Bella Beach. Desperate for a chance to get away from the rumor mill and her shattered life, Ava volunteers to go along to help her friend set up her new life. After all, she can job hunt from anywhere.
A chance encounter leads to new opportunities. But will Ava be able to let go of old dreams in order to embrace new ones?
The Forgotten Inn: The Complete Series Collection (affiliate link)
When Donna Locke-Smith’s husband ran out on her, she reluctantly returned to her hometown to heal her broken heart.
Donna Locke-Smith never thought she’d return to Cape Charles, Virginia—the small coastal town where she grew up, and where her family’s beloved Locke Inn still stands. But when a tragic car accident claims her parents’ lives, she’s forced to face the painful past she left behind. Reeling from grief and the sudden collapse of her marriage, Donna’s world unravels further when she discovers that her husband, Jon, is not who she thought he was.
Reluctantly, Donna returns to Cape Charles to help her younger sister, Angela, navigate their parents’ affairs, including the debt-ridden Locke Inn. For Donna, the Inn is a reminder of the sibling rivalry she’s harbored for years—Angela was always their parents’ favorite. But as the sisters dig through the remnants of their parents’ lives, they uncover more than just financial struggles.
In the midst of this turmoil, Donna reconnects with David, a fisherman and her long-lost teenage crush. As sparks reignite between them, Donna finds herself torn between the allure of her old life in New York City and the deepening ties to Cape Charles.
Sin & Chocolate (Demigods of San Francisco Book 1) (affiliate link)
A broody, broken god and the dark secrets that could destroy us both.
Kieran is here for revenge. He’s here to kill the most powerful man in Magical San Francisco— his father. He’ll destroy anything in his way.
And I’ve managed to catch his eye.
I live in the shadows for a reason, split between the worlds of the magical and the mundane. I’m a punching bag for both societies, but with the magic of Hades, it’s the only way to stay alive. To stay free. If the powers that be knew what I was, they’d slap me in a cage and make me their weapon.
I have to stay away from him…except the very look of him promises deliciously wicked sin. He’s a man you want to taste. To savor, like decadent chocolate.
Model Citizen (Haven Investigations Book 1) (affiliate link)
Reality TV caught a murder on camera, but not the killer.
Shattered by the death of his brother, Ollie is struggling. He takes over his brother’s business as a private investigator, even though he doesn’t have a license. His first case: a childhood friend has become a reality TV star and was injured on set. But others haven’t been as lucky. Some have died.
Ollie’s brother’s best friend, Kade, has arrived to take over the job. He’s got a license, a gun, and is a former Marine. But Ollie refuses to step aside. The business is his, the case involves his friend, and even when the bullets start flying, he’s determined to find the killer.
But Kade isn’t willing to put Ollie in danger, even if that means stepping in and taking the shot to save Ollie’s life.
Not Half Badger (Fated Mountain Lodge) (affiliate link)
She’s getting all hot and badgered over this grumpy mountain man.
For her whole life, Doreen has been just too … much. A half-badger, half-human shifter in a human world, she’s too big, too loud, too bossy, too strong, too … everything. So she’ll embrace it and just be the big, loud grump that everyone seems to think she is anyway.
Somewhere deep down, she wants to find someone to treat her like a soft, cuddly princess. But if there’s no prince out there, she’ll pamper herself instead — which is why she’s treating herself to a spa weekend at a shifter-only lodge.
Except the lodge is nothing like she expected. The place is under construction, half the spa things aren’t working, and the only other person around besides the owners is a weird, scarred lumber-cutting loner who seems to want nothing to do with her.
But her badger is fascinated with him.
Born To Protect (Elite Force Security Book 1) (affiliate link)
Sixteen years ago, he disappeared from her life. Now, he’s the only one who can protect her.
Today he’s a member of Elite Force Security, but sixteen years ago he belonged to one of the wealthiest families in Connecticut. After his father’s conviction for investment fraud, Connor Anderson left behind his privileged life and everyone associated with it, including Becca André. All that changes the morning she sits down next to him inside a busy D.C. café and asks him to lunch.
For the past four years, Becca has worked in Washington, D.C., where the greatest physical threat she faces each day is a paper cut. However, everything changes when Becca’s stepsister goes missing and someone tries to kidnap her. Now, the only person she can rely on is her long-ago summer fling, Connor. A man she never forgot and the one she’s falling in love with again.
Dinner in One Take: Weeknight-Friendly Meals That are Big on Flavor, Not Time (affiliate link)
Yes, you can enjoy delicious dinners in minutes rather than hours. Whether you’re after a sit-down meal or need dinner on the go, there’s something for everyone. Chapters and recipes include:
Meat at My House: Super Sous Vide Burger, Backyard Burger Buns, Reverse Ribeyes, Smash Burgers, Steak for a Crowd, Family Night (or Game Day) Quesadillas, Pan-Fried Steak with Better Veggies, A5 and Egg, Boiled Burger, Propper Pulled Pork with Vinegar Slaw, Texas Brisket with a Twist, Dino Ribs, Three for One Spare Ribs
Healthy-Ish Dinners: Secret Brine Skillet Chicken, Go-to Grilled Chicken, The Weeknight Stir Fry (includes SB, Wet Stiry Fry), The Weekend Stir Fry, Jumbo Shrimp and Veggies, Herb Crusted Salmon, Jerk-Style Smoked Chicken Thighs, House Air Fryer Wings, Lemony Salmon Belly with Saffron, Oven “Fried” Catfish, Smoked Drumsticks with Crispy Potatoes, Bo Wellington
Breakfast for Dinner: Pep ’n Eggs Scramble, Come to the Table Potato Skillet, French Toast Breakfast Nachos, Fancy French Toast, One Take Breakfast Tacos, Egg White Bites, Cloud eggs, Pain Purdu Muffins, The Un-Frittata, Loaded Puff Pastry Boats, Avocado Toast, Cured Egg
Handheld Dinners: Elevated Grilled Cheese, Seafood Platter Grilled Cheese, Shrimp Un-Tacos, Endless Pizza, Top Tier Toasted Sando, Turkey Double Cheeseburgers, Bougie Tuna Salad, Veggie Sandwiches, PB and My Favorite Homemade Strawberry Jam, Cod Sando, Salmon Fingers
In a Killer’s Sights (Smoky Mountain Secrets Book 1) (affiliate link)
A former lawman takes his ex-wife under his protection and learns he is the father of her child.
When Gwen Harwell witnesses someone dumping a body into a Tennessee river, she knows she’s the killer’s new target. Far from home on a work assignment, she isn’t sure where to turn—especially when her ex-husband shows up. Five years ago, Dean Harwell’s burdens from his police work tore their marriage apart. But now he says he’s changed. He’s working as a rancher; he’s put his problems behind him. And he’s committed to keeping her safe until the killer is caught. With their troubled past, trusting him with her life is hard enough. Can she trust him with the truth about the child he doesn’t know they have?
Love with a Chance of Drowning: A Memoir (affiliate link)
New love. Exotic destinations.
A once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
What could go wrong?
City girl Torre DeRoche isn’t looking for love, but a chance encounter in a San Francisco bar sparks an instant connection with a soulful Argentinean man who unexpectedly sweeps her off her feet. The problem? He’s just about to cast the dock lines and voyage around the world on his small sailboat, and Torre is terrified of deep water. However, lovesick Torre determines that to keep the man of her dreams, she must embark on the voyage of her nightmares, so she waves good-bye to dry land and braces for a life-changing journey that’s as exhilarating as it is terrifying.
Somewhere mid-Pacific, she finds herself battling to keep the old boat, the new relationship, and her floundering sanity afloat. . . .
Lotería: A Novel (P.S.) (affiliate link)
With her older sister Estrella in the ICU and her father in jail, eleven-year-old Luz Castillo has been taken into the custody of the state. Alone in her room, she retreats behind a wall of silence, writing in her journal and shuffling through her beloved deck of lotería cards, a Latin American game of chance . Each of the cards’ colorful images—mermaids, bottles, spiders, death, and stars—sparks a random memory.
Pieced together, these snapshots bring into focus the joy and pain of the young girl’s life, and the events that led to her present situation. But just as the story becomes clear, a breathtaking twist changes everything.
By turns affecting and inspiring, Lotería is a powerful novel that reminds us of the importance of remembering, even when we are trying to forget.
Growing Flowers: Everything You Need to Know About Planting, Tending, Harvesting and Arranging Beautiful Blooms (affiliate link)
Master the art of cultivating cut flowers, from seed to stunning arrangements, with this indispensable guide for gardening novices and pros alike.
Create botanical beauty. Niki Irving’s Growing Flowers whisks you away to the serene mountains of Asheville, NC, where her boutique flower farm thrives. Learn to grow florets and cut flowers with the same sustainable, natural practices Niki employs on her mountain-fresh farm.
Boost your horticultural skills. This garden journal not only introduces you to the pleasures of growing a cutting garden but also guides you to arrange your flowers into simple-yet-gorgeous bouquets. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of flower farming and discover techniques using not just blooms and greenery, but even artichokes, vines, and berries.
Inside, you’ll find:
Practical guidance on organic flower gardening, from selecting the right seeds and seedlings to mastering seasonal rotation
Insightful techniques for arranging cut flowers
Tips and tricks from Niki Irving’s successful boutique flower farm for cultivating your own cutting garden
Engaging photographic content that transforms the book into a delightful coffee table addition
The Journals of May Sarton Volume One: Journal of a Solitude, Plant Dreaming Deep, and Recovering (affiliate link)
In a long life spent recording her personal observations, poet, novelist, and memoirist May Sarton redefined the journal as a literary form. This extraordinary volume collects three of her most beloved works.
Journal of a Solitude: Sarton’s bestselling memoir chronicles a solitary year spent at the house she bought and renovated in the quiet village of Nelson, New Hampshire. Her revealing insights are a moving and profound reflection on creativity, oneness with nature, and the courage it takes to be alone.
Plant Dreaming Deep: Sarton’s intensely personal account of how she transformed a dilapidated eighteenth-century farmhouse into a home is a loving, beautifully crafted memoir illuminated by themes of friendship, love, nature, and the struggles of the creative life.
Recovering: In this affecting diary of one year’s hardships and healing, Sarton focuses on her sixty-sixth year, which was marked by the turmoil of a mastectomy, the end of a treasured relationship, and the loneliness that visits a life of chosen solitude.
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