So it begins. I wasn’t sure if I was even going to bake cookies this year, since my heart just wasn’t into it. Then I got the worst sweet tooth ever and knew I would be doomed if I didn’t start baking. One thing that kills my appetite is my own cooking and baking. Not that it ever tastes bad. It’s just that after I spend all that time in the kitchen smelling the food for an extended period of time, I lose any interest in it. I just put the second batch of Cappuccino Crinkles in the oven, and I have absolutely no interest in eating anything sweet anymore. Every year I bake about six or so different cookies over the course of two days. I think I am going to give myself a bit of a break and do all the baking over three days. We shall see. I might get into the zone and bake like a made woman today and tomorrow. If you would like to see what I am making, check out my other blog Pollen Patch by clicking here!
Yuletide Blend (A Paramour Bay Cozy Paranormal Mystery Book 10)
by Kennedy Layne
Genre: Mystery
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Find out who’s been naughty or nice in the next snowbound whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne…
Stockings are hung by the chimney with care and visions of catnip dance in the air this yuletide season in Paramour Bay. The spirit of giving is in full swing, and the residents of this small coastal Connecticut town are finishing up their last minute holiday shopping.
Raven Marigold takes a break from minding the tea shop to enjoy the winter wonderland the council members have magically created in the middle of town square. The holiday festival has everything from a lighted Christmas tree to singing elves. Even good ol’ St. Nick has shown up to hear the wish lists of excited children, but the jolliness in his ho-ho-ho disappears when one of his reindeer goes missing! Is this a reindeer-napping or has the precious animal just wandered off?
Grab a plate of sugar cookies and a glass of milk as Raven and the gang attempt to unwrap the next seasonal whodunit in order to save the cheer for a Merry Christmas this year!
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BLACKDOWN: a rollicking historical thriller set in Regency England.
by D. M. Mitchell
Genre: Historical Fiction
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‘THE MOST SAVAGE OF BEASTS IS TO BE FOUND WITHIN THE HEART OF MAN.’
It is 1817, Regency England. Thomas Blackdown, a thieftaker and ex-soldier, receives word that his brother and father are in deep trouble and need his help. But Blackdown is a man that harbours bitter memories; a man banished from his homeland because of a terrible accident, and so is reluctant to return to his ancestral home in Somerset.
However, once there he discovers that his brother has been savagely murdered – torn to shreds, some say by a mythical creature the locals call the Blackdown Beast. Thomas Blackdown does not believe in any creature of fantasy, and is determined to bring to justice his brother’s murderer, encouraged by his brother’s fiancé, Julianne Tresham, and aided by the faithful servant Addison.
But Blackdown is quickly drawn deep into a complicated web of deceit, power, greed and murder involving Lord Tresham – Julianne’s father – and the cold Sir Peter Lansdowne. What is the mysterious Lupercal Club? Why do ex-soldiers go missing from Commodore Pettigrew’s travelling theatre? What strange thing is happening in Devilbowl Wood where Blackdown’s brother was found mutilated? And does a savage, hellish creature really prowl the night?
Soon, Blackdown must fight for his own life and face up to his demons both imaginary and real. He will need all his wits and skills to survive if he is ever to discover the shocking truth behind the evil that has penetrated as far as the government itself.
Set in Regency England following the end of the Napoleonic wars, ‘Blackdown’ is D. M. Mitchell at his creative best, crafting a thoroughly researched, believable world of strange, larger-than-life characters, with his trademark intricate plotting and surprise ending, it is a novel that is a rollicking good thriller, horror and adventure story rolled into one.
And in Thomas Blackdown, Mitchell has given us a hero like no other before – a Darcy with bite, a Bond in breeches…
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My Funny Demon Valentine: A Paranormal Demon Romance (Hell Bent Book 1)
by Aurora Ascher
Genre: Romance | Literature & Fiction | Fantasy
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Readers 18+
Asmodeus, Prince of Hell, just wants to play music. Jazz, specifically.
Unfortunately, he’s a demon, and he’s supposed to be evil. A career as a musician isn’t exactly an option.
And he’s cursed, to top it all off.
Sick of playing by the rules, Ash and his brothers escape Hell in search of freedom on Earth, only to discover it’s harder than they thought to keep their enemies off their tail. The four rogues quickly become the Underworld’s Most Wanted, and if they’re caught… The consequences will be dire.
Everything changes for Ash when he meets a beautiful violinist who can see through his curse. It must be too good to be true, but he can’t resist the temptation.
No matter the risk, he has to have her.
Evangeline Gregory is just your average human. She works at a jazz bar, plays gigs on weekends…
And, apparently, hallucinates demons.
At least, that’s what she tells herself happens when, moments after she meets the man of her dreams, she sees him shift into a seven-foot-tall, red-skinned monster.
Not believing her own eyes, Eva decides to investigate and soon finds herself caught in the middle of a supernatural cluster of epic proportions. But Ash isn’t the only one keeping secrets, and the search for answers reveals a shocking truth that will change the course of her life forever.
Or maybe just doom it.
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My Funny Demon Valentine is a steamy paranormal romance about learning how to love (and what love is in the first place) with an HEA, clothes-ripping-hot love scenes, and a crew of devilish demon brothers who are supposed to be the bad guys.
There’s violence, graphic sex, and too much swearing. You’ve been warned.
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Loss Leader: A short story
by Simon Haynes
Genre: Science Fiction | Literature & Fiction
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After delays and last-minute setbacks, the first colony ship leaves planet Earth for a distant star. Join the crew as they discover all is not as it seems…
A 9000 word short story originally published in Andromeda Spaceways issue #3
“… pure science fiction and, just between ourselves, an entirely evil tale, suggesting a far more likely approach to Earth colonizing the universe than I have seen in a long time.” ASIF
“… a tale of space colonization as executed with corporate corruption (the kind you probably, sadly know firsthand), written with a dawning, chilling, believable cynicism.” ASIF
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The Cowboy Cookbook For Beginners
by Chuck Pickett Johnson
Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine
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Dig into the delicious flavors of the American Midwest with this fun and creative Cowboy-inspired cookbook!
Jam-packed with a mouth-watering collection of 250 authentic and traditionalAmerican Ranch recipes, this hearty cookbook reveals tons of amazing recipes for the whole family to dig into.
Whether you love smoked ribs and barbequed beef, or if you want to sample classic American grill-fired meals, this cookbook inspires you to enjoy the flavors of the American Midwest like never before.
Perfect for dinner parties, cookouts, family get-togethers, or if you want to add a new dash of flavor to your diet, these delicious recipes are all accompanied by step-by-step instructions and simple ingredients, so you can fire up your grill no matter your level of cooking experience.
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Journey to The North Pole
by Charlie Tripp
Genre: Children’s eBooks | Holidays
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What about a true Christmas book every child and parent will love?
Every child dreams of meeting Santa one day, handing him a letter with their best wishes, and telling him how well they behaved this year. But what if…
This dream could actually come true because you are about to begin the journey to the North Pole and meet Santa Claus in his own home!
Inside this book, you’ll discover an incredible journey about 4 kids – Benny, Nick, Pierce, and Jane(Benny’s little sister) who decided to find an Old Man who disappeared without anybody noticing.
Nobody saw how, where and when exactly he left the town, but kids later realized that he went to search for the north pole, and now they are eager to find him and the place where Santa Claus lives.
Their journey will be full of surprises and challenges, which make it even more difficult – snowbridge was probably their toughest challenge.
So what actually happened during their journey? Did they get to the North Pole? Did they find the Old Man and Santa Claus? And did they come back home on time before their parents noticed?
Let’s find out!
This book is perfect for children from 8 to 14 years old or even older. It’s also a perfect book parents can read for their children as a bedtime story or anytime story, not just before Christmas.
It’s also an amazing educational book that teaches children about gratitude, the true meaning of Christmas Holiday, and why giving back and spreading positivity around others is so important.
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Mistakes were Made: A laugh out loud travel adventure (Book 1)
by Andy C Wareing
Genre: Humor & Entertainment | Travel | Biographies & Memoirs
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2020 turned out to be a year most of the world would spend in pajamas. And that’s what we should have done!!
In this charming, witty, and occasionally wistful tale of a dream pursued, Andy provides an honest and earnest recount of his family’s journey from the United States to the Mediterranean idyll of Spain, all amidst the deadliest global pandemic since 1918.
Jump in the hottest and most unreliable car on the planet with Andy, his wife Paula, their (occasionally) wayward son Adam and their two increasingly long-suffering pups Archie and Pi as they react to the changing whims of international governments, virus hotspots and quarantine zones in their very personal battle to reach their dream villa in the sun splashed paradise of Spain.
As the family make ever increasingly knee-jerk decisions, will they keep their dream alive and family safe?
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