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Better Off Wed (Annabelle Archer Wedding Planner Mystery Book 1) (affiliate link)
A guest with an axe to grind. A bridal party full of secrets. This wedding planner is about to turn detective…
Annabelle Archer is a few days away from completing the most elaborate wedding she’s ever planned. As she daydreams about the doors her perfect reception could unlock for her business, she stumbles over a dead body at the bottom of the stairs. The planner is horrified to recognize the body lying underfoot as the mother of the bride. When the police determine the victim was poisoned, Annabelle’s best friend and caterer becomes the prime suspect.
As she works to clear her best friend’s name, Annabelle discovers the bride’s mother had more enemies and secrets than she could ever fit on the guest list. To save her business and her friend, D.C.’s premiere wedding planner must find the killer. But will getting too close to the action make this wedding day her last?
A Morbid Taste for Bones (The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Book 1) (affiliate link)
A Welsh Benedictine monk living at Shrewsbury Abbey in western England, Brother Cadfael spends much of his time tending the herbs and vegetables in the garden—but now there’s a more pressing matter. Cadfael is to serve as translator for a group of monks heading to the town of Gwytherin in Wales. The team’s goal is to collect the holy remains of Saint Winifred, which Prior Robert hopes will boost the abbey’s reputation, as well as his own. But when the monks arrive in Gwytherin, the town is divided over the request.
When the leading opponent to disturbing the grave is found shot dead with a mysterious arrow, some believe Saint Winifred herself delivered the deadly blow. Brother Cadfael knows an earthly hand did the deed, but his plan to root out a murderer may dig up more than he can handle.
Vendetta (Gia Santella Crime Thriller Series Book 1) (affiliate link)
Meet Gia Santella. Heiress. Rebel. Reluctant Vigilante.
She’s got a taste for danger, a closet full of stilettos, and a garage full of fast cars. Nightclubs, tequila, and steamy nights with beautiful strangers are her antidote to grief.
But Gia’s high-octane world shatters when she receives a letter that changes everything.
Her parents didn’t die in a tragic accident.
They were murdered.
And now the killer is coming for her.
On the run and out of allies, Gia must rely on her instincts—and her willingness to get her hands dirty—to outwit a powerful enemy with no intention of letting her live. The deeper she digs, the darker the truth becomes. And Gia Santella? She’s done running.
They took everything from her. Now it’s her turn.
The Fine Art of Pretending (Cypress Lake) (affiliate link)
According to the guys at Fairfield Academy, there are two types of girls: the kind you hook up with, and the kind you’re friends with. Seventeen-year-old Alyssa Reed is the second type. And she hates it. With just one year left to change her rank, she devises a plan to become the first type by homecoming, and she sets her sights on the perfect date-Justin Carter, Fairfield Academy’s biggest hottie and most notorious player.
With 57 days until the dance, Aly launches Operation Sex Appeal and sheds her tomboy image. The only thing left is for Justin actually to notice her. Enter best friend Brandon Taylor, the school’s second biggest hottie, and now Aly’s pretend boyfriend. With his help, elevating from funny friend to tempting vixen is only a matter of time.
But when everything goes according to plan, the inevitable break up leaves their friendship in shambles, and Aly and Brandon with feelings they can’t explain. And the fake couple discovers pretending can sometimes cost you the one thing you never expected to want.
The Elements of Style (affiliate link)
Good writing isn’t magic—it’s style, structure, and clarity.
The Elements of Style, by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White, is the world’s most trusted guide to effective writing.
Praised for its brevity and wisdom, this indispensable handbook lays out the principles of grammar, usage, composition, and style with simplicity and authority. From eliminating clutter to crafting powerful sentences, Strunk and White provide timeless rules that every writer—student, professional, or creative—can use to sharpen their voice and strengthen their expression.
Generations of writers have relied on this little book to transform their prose into clear, concise, and persuasive communication. Whether you’re writing essays, business reports, or creative works, The Elements of Style remains the essential companion to strong, confident writing.
Cole Anderson has always known who his one true mate is, but the rejection he suffered at her hands was too much to bear. Still, it helped shape him into the man he is today. He swore he’d never return to Collier Pack, but under his Alpha’s orders, he has no choice but to go for the celebration ceremony as Thomas and Lily step up as the new Alpha and Pack Mother. He knows he’ll have to face her. But will his heart survive it?
Fifteen years ago Elizabeth Collier was little more than a child. She had always had a strong sense of duty to her Pack and at the time thought she was doing the right thing by rejecting her one true mate and taking a compatible one instead. She had not been able to go through with it, and the bond between her and Cole had never been severed. Now he’s back and she’s ready to risk everything to prove to him they are meant to be together.
They’ve each endured years of irrevocable torment with a bond stuck in limbo. Now they must come face to face again. Cole wants to break the bond. But will that end his pain? Elizabeth’s ready to fight for them. But can they truly resolve the pain of their pasts and come together at last? Or has too much time past and their chance at love lost?
The Ghost Ship (Marina Witches Book 1) (affiliate link)
Jinxed witch. Vanishing coven. Cosmic threat.
Frankie’s magical mojo is on the fritz, but her body works just fine. Armed with martial arts, a smart-mouthed familiar, and sheer audacity, she’s hell-bent on saving her coven—curse be damned.
Join her as she roundhouse-kicks her wonky powers into shape, unravels sinister secrets, and navigates an attraction that might just break reality. All while an ancient evil lurks, hungry for magic.
This ain’t your grandma’s cozy mystery. It’s chaos magic, bone-crunching action, and a heroine who fights fate with both spells and spin-kicks. Reality bends, witches disappear, and Frankie’s just warming up.
Buckle up. Normal was never an option.
Cookie Crumble and Murder (Holly Holmes Book 1) (affiliate link)
Sprinkle in murder and add a dash of danger.
Life at my cafe in the stunning village of Audley St. Mary is as sweet as my cinnamon rolls. Between whipping up treats and enjoying the local history, things are perfect. Especially with Meatball, my adorable corgi dog, by my side.
Unfortunately, murder can curdle the cream, and I become a suspect in an investigation when I find the village undertaker dead in an open grave!
I refuse to let anyone turn my dream life into a nightmare. It’s time to ditch the piping bag for a magnifying glass and unearth the culprit before they crumble my world.
Will I be able to clear my name, dish out justice, and keep this charming village safe?
Powerful Greek, Unworldly Wife (Innocent Wives Book 1) (affiliate link)
A dazzling world. A sexy husband. An unforgiveable indiscretion. One woman faces an epic choice in this page-turner from the USA Today–bestselling author.
Gorgeous Greek billionaire Leandro Demetrios plucked plump Millie from her farm and swept her into his glamorous world. Wrapped in his arms and draped in diamonds, she thought nothing could touch their romance.
But the deepest, darkest betrayal did. Her sister claimed she was expecting Leandro’s baby. So Millie ran away, distraught. The designer dresses had clearly never hidden how unsuitable and unglamorous she truly was.
Now, though, Leandro’s powerful voice is demanding that his wife come home. And, to her shame, she’s willing . . .
Easy PCOS Diet Cookbook: Fuss-Free Recipes for Busy People on the Insulin Resistance Diet (affiliate link)
The easy way to take control of your PCOS symptoms—The Easy PCOS Diet Cookbook gives you fuss-free recipes to fight PCOS with an insulin resistance diet.
Struggling with PCOS symptoms is already hard enough, but following an insulin resistance diet to alleviate them shouldn’t be. That’s why Tara Spencer, a nutritionist specializing in PCOS who suffers from the condition herself, created The Easy PCOS Diet Cookbook—to give busy PCOS fighters the easiest, most hassle-free recipes to eliminate symptoms. The Easy PCOS Diet Cookbook helps readers prepare super simple meals using 5-ingredient recipes—many of which require only 30-minutes or less to make or just one pot—so that they take control of PCOS without wasting any time.
The Easy PCOS Diet Cookbook features:
- 125 Easy Recipes providing a mix of 5-ingredient recipes, 30-minute recipes, one-pot recipes, one-pan recipes, and no-cook recipes
- Easy-to-Find Ingredients using affordable, and easily found items from any grocery store
- Essential Info on PCOS teaching you need-to-know information about changing your lifestyle and diet to feel better
The Magical Writing Grimoire: Use the Word as Your Wand for Magic, Manifestation & Ritual (affiliate link)
Part guided journaling practice, part interactive magical grimoire, The Magical Writing Grimoire shows you how to incorporate writing as a magical tool to create healing and amplify spell-casting.
Whenever and wherever you are, word magic is with you. During times of chaos or pain, or simply when you need a cosmic boost, writing can help. In fact, healers, therapists, and magical practitioners have long incorporated writing in their practices. From letter writing for creating closure to dream diaries, writing is a powerful process for moving your dreams into manifestation.
The Magical Writing Grimoire approaches writing as a self-actualizing, intentional, and healing act. You will learn how to combine writing with ritual and magic for self-discovery, clarifying intentions, creating and making things happen, and manifestation. You will also be guided in how to create a personal grimoire—a magical book of self rituals, spells, and intentions. Each chapter contains writing prompts that also incorporate magical ritual and tools including working with crystals, spell incantation, or candle alchemy. Other rituals and prompts may be set up for certain moon phases or ask you to bury or burn a piece of paper.
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