I am well into baking today, and I have a long way to go before I am finished. But I am being forced to stop at 4pm. THANK GOLLY! I want to have the cookies done baking, packed up, and distributed to my friends and family before Christmas. I think I have enough time. At 4pm I have to stop and get ready for my youngest baby basset’s high school band holiday concert. I absolutely loved last year’s concert. The band was AMAZING! These kids can play! The high school concert last year was nothing like the ones in junior high. Long gone are the ear piercing squeaks and out of tune songs. The teacher also does an amazing job of giving us a bit of history on each piece of music they play, which makes it all that more interesting. This will certainly put me in the holiday spirit.
The Girl in the Mirror
by Philip J. Gould
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy | Teen & Young Adult | Action & Adventure
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Abduction. Theft. Murder. Betrayal.
Created as a prototype for a soldier of the future, sixteen-year-old Sophie Jennings possesses abilities like no other. With exceptional strength, intelligence, endurance, longevity and the ability to become invisible, she is a force to be reckoned with, but many will try.
Her father, a bio-geneticist with a murky past, has ties to a corporation whose motives are questionable. His unease with their intentions, prompts him to run, taking Sophie with him.
Their journey unleashes a malicious chain of events that will pin Sophie up against a sadistic and equally powerful opponent and force her into a position to utilise every skill necessary to outwit and outrun her pursuers.
Fight or flight? Hide or seek?
For Sophie, the decision is simple.
Unbeknownst to her, taking out two armed men will only be the beginning of what she’ll face during the next forty-eight hours.
Will Sophie, inexperienced and untested, prove to be their worst enemy?
The Girl in the Mirror is a gripping action adventure that twists and turns, and twists some more. Like Sophie Jennings, you won’t see the end coming…
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Christmas on Madrona Island
by Andrea Hurst
Genre: Family Life | Holidays
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With challenges mounting, will the true meaning of Christmas prevail and make this the merriest season of all?Christmas time has arrived on Madrona Island and the three best friends, Lily, Kyla, and Jude, are navigating the joyful chaos of the season. They have supported each other through difficult and happy times over the years, and now hope for the best holiday season ever. With a Christmas baby on the way, and now confined to her bed, Kyla is hoping that her pregnancy goes without a hitch. Meanwhile, Jude is juggling raising her rambunctious toddler all while managing Island Thyme Café; and at the height of her B&B’s seasonal rush, Lily is faced with a last minute change that could threaten to derail all of their holiday plans. This holiday season, enjoy the most wonderful time of year with the residents of Madrona Island in this heartwarming novella from the Amazon Bestselling author of The Guestbook. This Christmas story takes place a few years after the end of the third book, Island Thyme Cafe, in the Madrona Island series. However, this book can be read as a standalone.
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Winter Song (Seasons Pass Book 1)
by Susan C Muller
Genre: Thrillers | Mystery
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A widowed detective with nothing to lose. A hitman no one suspects.
Noah Daugherty’s life has been nothing but tragedy. All the detective has to remember his dead family by is his late wife’s irritating Yorkie. Pushed to the brink of suicide, the only things keeping him alive are a pledge to atone for past sins and an unsolved murder case…
When Noah and his partner take the case, it seems open and closed. A beautiful young socialite has been found dead in her car, and all signs point to her husband. But Noah’s gut urges him to look closer…
After discovering a deadly scheme, Noah catches the real killer’s attention. The hitman is more than willing to strike again to keep his secrets. As Noah grapples with the decision to choose life over death, his murderous pursuer may not give him the choice…
Winter Song is the first standalone mystery novel in the Seasons Pass series of police procedurals. If you like action-packed suspense, complex characters, and twists you won’t see coming, then you’ll love Susan C. Muller’s wintry tale.
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Secrets of Worry Dolls
by Amy Impellizzeri
Genre: Literature & Fiction
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According to Mayan tradition, if you whisper your troubles to the Worry Dolls, they will do the worrying instead of you–therefore, it follows that Worry Dolls are the keepers of a great many secrets…
On the eve of the end of the world–according to the Mayan calendar–Mari Guarez Roselli’s secrets are being unraveled by her daughter, Lu.
Lu’s worry dolls are at-capacity as she tries to outrun the ghosts from her past–including loved ones stolen on 9/11–by traveling through her mother’s homeland of Guatemala, to discover the painful reasons behind her own dysfunctional childhood, and why she must trust in the magic of the legend.
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Mistletoe Malarkey (Shayla Murphy Mysteries Book 1)
by Stella Bixby
Genre: Mystery | Holidays
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For more than a year, Shayla and Seamus have built a life together, falling in love, sharing dreams and laughter. Now, they’re embarking on a new adventure: spending Christmas with Seamus’s family in the enchanting land of Ireland.
Seamus, a down-to-earth park ranger, has always been modest about his background. Living with three roommates and driving a trusty old pickup truck, he never gave Shayla any reason to suspect he was anything but ordinary.
Until they land in Ireland, and Shayla discovers he’s practically Irish royalty.
The welcome is warm, but unexpected. The press descends, camera flashes ignite, and Shayla’s previously hidden insecurities start to surface. A holiday that was meant to be filled with festive family fun now carries the weight of public scrutiny.
The getting-to-know-you dinner party sets the stage for a complicated holiday. An old flame, a mysterious uncle, and a whole town full of complex characters await Shayla. The table is set with rich Irish fare, traditional music, and sparkling conversation.
But the celebration takes a dark turn when a guest ends up dead.
Local law enforcement are quick to step in, urging Shayla to leave the matter to them. Her policing skills might be respected in the United States, but in Ireland, she’s merely a visitor.
Shayla’s instincts are sharp, and whether she seeks them or not, clues seem to find her at every turn. Despite warnings from the Gardaí and the tangled web of family dynamics, she can’t shake her sense of duty to solve the case.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of a quaint Irish village, adorned with historic charm, this Christmas mystery unfolds with subtlety and suspense. Join Shayla as she navigates family traditions, new relationships, hidden agendas, and a murder that threatens to overshadow the joy of the season.
With a touch of romance, a hint of intrigue, and the authentic warmth of an Irish Christmas, this tale is a perfect fireside read. Embrace the season with this engaging holiday mystery, as Shayla proves that love, loyalty, and the pursuit of truth transcend borders.
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Last Drink: The Almost Unbelievable But True Story of John Shaw (Wild West History)
by Julie McDonald
Genre: History
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This short story is about one wild week-end in Winslow, Arizona in April of 1905. Had the sheriff of Navajo County, Chet Houck, not requested photos, the events that took place would never have been believed!
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