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Baking for All Occasions: A Treasury of Recipes for Everyday Celebrations
by Flo BrakerWhip up delicious cakes, pies, cookies, and more—from crowd-pleasing favorites for potlucks to singular dessert sensations for intimate dinner parties. Baking expert Flo Braker rises to the occasion with more than 200 celebration-worthy recipes for baked goods. Whether it&’s an impressive Dark Chocolate Custard Tart to wish someone a happy birthday, a blue ribbon-worthy batch of Fresh Mint Brownies for the annual family reunion, or an Old-World Braided Coffee Cake to impress the bridge club, each recipe is custom-crafted to commemorate life&’s special events. Lots of introductory information on techniques and ingredients ensure that each treat will be baked to perfection, making this a fabulous reference for any cookbook library. Baking for All Occasions makes each day something to celebrate.
Fortune Found (The Fortunes of Texas)
by Victoria PadeFrom a USA Today–bestselling author, a single mom enters a pretend relationship to appease her meddling family only to fall for her fake boyfriend.Flint Fortune’s family was trying to play matchmaker—but the footloose cowboy was determined to remain a free agent. Sure, Jessie Hunt-Myers was beautiful—but she was also a widow, with four kids . . . definitely not the right setup for a bachelor. Yet he couldn’t help but notice that Jessie’s drop-dead-gorgeous exterior was matched by the warmth of her heart.Fortunately, Jessie agreed that they could never be a perfect pair . . . and willingly conspired in Flint’s idea of trickery: fake dates that would quiet their meddling families. But the chemistry between them was anything but forced, and Jessie’s children soon had Flint wishing he could be their daddy! Perhaps this feigned romance would become the real deal—a love that would last forever!
What Was Lost
by Jean LevyShe has amnesia—and is suspected of a terrible crime. An &“unsettling and compelling&” psychological thriller from the author of Other Women (Olivia Kiernan, author of The Killer in Me). Sarah has no memories. She just knows she was found near death on a beach, miles from her London home. Now she is part of a medical experiment to see whether her past can be retrieved. But bad things seemed to have happened before she disappeared. The police are interested in her hidden memories too. A nice man she meets in the supermarket appears to have her best interests at heart. He seems to understand her—almost as if he knows her . . . As she fights to regain her memories and her sense of self, it is clear that people are hiding things from her. Who are they protecting? Does Sarah really want the truth? &“An intriguing story that keeps one guessing . . . a cleverly written book that will be enjoyed by those who are interested in the games that the mind plays.&” —Promoting Crime Fiction
The Soldier's Newfound Family (Texas Twins #5)
by Kathryn SpringerUSA Today–Bestselling Author: Honor led him to her—will love keep him at her side? When he returns to Texas from overseas, U.S. Marine Carter Wallace makes good on a promise to tell a fallen soldier&’s wife that her husband loved her. But widowed Savannah Blackmore, pregnant and alone, shares a different story with Carter—one that tests everything he believes. He brings Savannah back to the Triple C ranch, where family secrets—and siblings he hadn&’t known about—await him. Now the marine who never needed anyone suddenly needs Savannah. Will opening his heart be the bravest thing he&’ll ever do? Praise for Carol Award winner Kathryn Springer&’s romances &“A tender, touching story.&” —Irene Hannon, RITA Award–winning author of Windswept Way &“Compelling.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“Characters who feel like dear friends.&” —Liz Johnson, bestselling author of The Red Door Inn
The Doctor's Defender (Protection Specialists)
by Terri ReedWhen a surgeon is targeted by a mysterious killer, she finds herself getting dangerously close to her bodyguard in this uplifting romantic suspense novel.As a trauma surgeon, Dr. Brenda Storm saves lives every day. But now someone wants her dead. The threats to her life begin with an anonymous delivery of poisoned cupcakes. With no idea of what might come next, the hospital has hired a bodyguard to protect her 24/7.At first, Brenda doesn’t think too-handsome Kyle Martin is right for the job. Then she discovers his harrowing background—and that Kyle will do anything to keep her safe. With every attempt on her life, she’s more drawn to the strong and silent man who risks his life for hers. But their growing feelings could put them both in harm’s way.
Sewing For Kids: Easy Projects to Sew at Home
by Alice Butcher Ginny FarquharAn exciting collection of easy sewing projects for children aged 5–11, including toys, decorations and accessories that kids will really love to make. Your children will have great fun learning important sewing techniques with simple instructions written just for them, and can make loads of exciting things from character softees and puppets, to patchwork balls, blankets, games, masks, and more. Includes all the templates and techniques you need to get sewing with a gorgeous, nostalgic design style just like the craft books you loved when you were a kid!
Her Surprise Sister (Texas Twins)
by Marta PerryIn this inspirational romance, a woman discovers she has a twin and, along with her twin’s former love, searches for the truth behind her family’s secrets.Imagine her shock when Violet Colby discovers she has an identical twin sister she never knew existed. Why her family was torn apart remains a secret no one can answer—yet.Hoping to develop a sisterly bond, Violet invites her sophisticated city twin to the Colby Ranch in tiny Grasslands, Texas. But when her sister’s former fiancé arrives with questions of his own, country girl Violet finds herself drawn to handsome businessman Landon Derringer. And learns that true love requires faith—and a heart as big as Texas.
Bonaparte's Sons (The Alain Lausard Adventures)
by Richard HowardIn this sweeping historical series debut, a fallen French aristocrat must prove himself in the furnace of Napoleon&’s army.France, 1795: Confusion and fear reign in the Republic. With her troops facing starvation and annihilation on three fronts, France is killing her patriots. Alain Lausard, an aristocrat whose family were massacred in The Terror, now rots in prison. His one chance at freedom is to serve in the faltering Italian campaign, now commanded by a young Napoleon Bonaparte. Trained as a soldier, Lausard commands respect for turning his ragged miscreants into ruthless cavalry. Yet tensions remain. As the unit falls under the command of the despotic Cezar, a hazardous mission behind enemy lines threatens everything . . .
Double Agent
by Lisa PhillipsIn this inspirational romantic suspense, a female government agent partners with a special forces officer to find her brother’s murderer.As a spy, Sabine Laduca works alone. But when she investigates her brother’s murder, she’s forced into an uneasy alliance with his Delta Force team leader. The CIA taught Sabine to trust no one, and Sergeant Major Doug Richardson is no exception. The handsome soldier hides his own secrets, but nothing will stop Sabine from finding out who killed her brother. Not even when the CIA declares her rogue. Now not only is the killer after her, so is the agency. For the first time, she needs someone—Doug. Because only he can help her find the truth . . . and only he can keep her safe . . . .
Special Forces Rendezvous (The Hunted)
by Elle KennedyA beautiful doctor and a soldier on the run are out to stop a major terror attack in the New York Times–bestselling author’s military romantic thriller.Unless they stop it, the deadly virus decimating San Marquez will be unleashed on America. Fugitive Sgt. Sebastian Stone and Dr. Julia Davenport have stumbled onto the shocking conspiracy behind a terrifying ultimatum—but exposing it could cost them their lives.Sparks of passion have already threatened their mission. Though both Sebastian and Julia don’t “do” commitment, they rush headlong into a casual affair. On the run from both the government and terrorists, neither Sebastian nor Julia knows who to trust. As the clock runs down, they must survive long enough to risk their hearts . . .
It Was You (A Billy Rucker Crime Thriller)
by Adam BaronA killer creeps ever closer to PI Billy Rucker in this crime thriller with &“plenty of twists and genuine literary quality&” from the author of SuperJack (Time Out). As she walks home from work, Josephine Thomas is brutally attacked and left to die. Billy Rucker had known her briefly, and he soon hears about the tragedy. At the request of Jo&’s distraught colleague, he agrees to look into the murder. After tentative enquiries, things move horrifically close to home. A friend of Billy&’s is killed. Burying his grief, Billy tackles his most dangerous investigation yet. But something else is wrong—are these murders horrible coincidences or is he somehow the connection between them? If so, will he be the next target or is there another plan: a vendetta sending Billy&’s world irrevocably out of control . . . The latest extraordinary and gripping Billy Rucker novel, this is a must-read crime thriller for fans of Peter James, Ian Rankin and Mark Billingham. Praise for the writing of Adam Baron &“Chilling, gripping and emotive . . . An unmissable series.&” —Shine Magazine &“Rucker is an intelligent, reflective hero, a man well worth keeping an eye on.&” —Donna Leon, New York Times–bestselling author &“Classy and able thriller, with crunchy London backgrounds . . . An agile and ingenious plot . . . (The) forecast for the series is excellent.&” —Literary Review &“It is Rucker&’s disillusioned monologue that makes Shut Eye stand out . . . An accomplished first novel.&” —The Times &“A surefire hit.&” —Aberdeen Evening Express &“Good gritty stuff.&” —Crime Time &“A treat.&” —Evening Standard
The Red Hand of Fury (Detective Silas Quinn Mysteries)
by R. N. MorrisA series of bizarre suicides force a police inspector to go undercover in an asylum in this chilling historical mystery set in pre–World War I London. June, 1914. A young man is mauled to death at London Zoo after deliberately climbing into the bear pit. Shortly afterwards another man leaps to his death from the notorious Suicide Bridge. Two seemingly unconnected deaths—and yet there are similarities. Following a third attempted suicide, Detective Inspector Silas Quinn knows he must uncover the link between the three men if he is to discover what caused them to take their own lives. The one tangible piece of evidence is a card found in each of the victims&’ possession, depicting a crudely drawn red hand. What does it signify? To find the answers, Quinn must revisit old, disturbing memories. But can he keep his sanity in the process? Perfect for fans of Abir Mukherjee, S. G. MacLean and Susanna Gregory.Praise for The Red Hand of Fury&“Taut and twisty with a psychological intensity that&’s rare and compelling.&” —Kirkus Reviews&“Fans of traditional puzzle mysteries . . . will be rewarded.&” —Publishers Weekly
A Kiss on Crimson Ranch (Crimson, Colorado)
by Michelle MajorIn this sweet contemporary Western romance, a Hollywood starlet finds the role of her life in the arms of a Colorado cowboy.Former child star Sara Wellens has hit a dead end with her acting career. So when she inherits half of a crumbling guest ranch in Crimson, Colorado, it seems like the perfect windfall. All she has to do is sell her portion to get back on her feet. No harm, no foul . . . right?The one thing she didn’t count on was her partner-in-property, hunky former bull rider and single dad Josh Travers. Sara is surprised at how quickly she bonds with the charming cowboy—and his equally charming daughter. Sara insists that she’s not looking for a forever family, but the closer she gets to Josh, the more it feels like a Hollywood happy ending.
The Long Midnight (The WW2 Commando Missions)
by Alan White&“The action gets hot on the icy fjords&” in this gripping novel of two British commandos in World War II Norway (Kirkus Reviews). Norway, 1943. A land in the grip of Nazi occupation, where men and women still fight for freedom in constant danger from German murder squads and Norwegian traitors. It is to find such a traitor that two men are sent from Britain. Their mission is twofold. First, to expose—and kill—the traitor. Second, to carry out a brilliant and daring operation of rescue and sabotage. And you can&’t hide when the sun never sets . . . Praise for the series &“Tense and convincing.&” —The Observer &“I think it&’s the best thing of its kind I&’ve ever read. I literally couldn&’t put it down.&” —Leslie Charteris, author of The Saint novels &“A gripping read.&”—The Sunday Times
Lone Star Bachelor: Lone Star Bachelor Falling For The Rancher Hometown Hero's Redemption (The Buchanons #4)
by Linda GoodnightWhen a Texas family is threatened, a beautiful PI is out to find the culprit—and solve the mystery of a man’s heart—in this wholesome contemporary romance.Sawyer Buchanon was against hiring private investigator Jade Warren. The escalating threats against his family’s construction business—and Sawyer in particular—don’t warrant that kind of expense. Even if Jade’s smart, beautiful and challenging in a way that intrigues him . . . Jade has personal reasons to mistrust any member of the Buchanon family—especially one as handsome and smooth as Sawyer. But everything she’s been led to believe about the smalltown Texas dynasty crumbles in the face of Sawyer’s decency and sweetness. And the closer Jade gets to Sawyer, the more intense her feelings for him become. Soon the biggest risk she’ll face is having Sawyer steal her heart.
Always the Best Man (Crimson, Colorado)
by Michelle MajorFrom a USA Today–bestselling author, a single mother returns to her small home town and finds love with her brother’s best friend.This time the groom?Hometown golden girl Emily Whitaker couldn’t have left Crimson in her rearview mirror fast enough . . . until life threw her some curveballs and she’s back—divorced and with a young son. Her brother’s wedding should have been a welcome reprieve, but Jase Crenshaw is the best man to her maid of honor. She’d steered clear of him when they were kids, but now Jase has become one highly irresistible man.Jase always harbored a crush on his best friend’s sister. Back then, she was too good for the kid from the wrong side of the tracks. Now she thinks the upstanding town lawyer and mayoral candidate is too good for her. Can Jase convince the girl of his dreams they’re both actually perfect . . . for each other?
A Doctor for the Nanny: A Doctor For The Nanny The Christmas Family Her Christmas Hero (Lone Star Cowboy League #2)
by Leigh BaleIn this inspirational romance, a woman longing for a child gets a chance at motherhood and love when caring for an orphan leads her to a handsome MD. A Season for HealingAs Little Horn, Texas, prepares for Thanksgiving, Dr. Tyler Grainger tries to count his blessings. Returning to his family’s ranch brings bittersweet memories of the sister he lost. But one thing he can be grateful for is Eva Brooks, who’s just become the nanny for her cousin’s baby. Tyler is glad to offer advice, but when his late sister’s horse is stolen, Eva’s the one who helps him cope. Tyler’s past heartache urges him to ride off into the sunset—alone. Yet the holiday season offers hope that the good doctor may have finally found a woman to heal his heart.
Black Tom's Red Army (The Shadow on the Crown)
by Nicholas CarterRival soldiers face off in the final battle of the First English Civil War in this historical adventure. It is more than a year since printer&’s apprentice turned Parliamentarian soldier William Sparrow and his royalist rival Hugo Telling last came to blows. Parliament&’s armies, bruised beaten and humiliated despite their ever increasing numerical advantage, have been reconstituted as the New Model Army. Sparrow, veteran of a dozen battles, sieges and scrapes, is expecting to be offered a commission in &“Black Tom&’s Red Army&”—but his past has caught up with him. As the political and religious divides which have convulsed the country for three years grow more bitter by the day, the New Model Army heads north to challenge the King&’s field army, commanded by the brilliant but dangerously compulsive Prince Rupert. Two worlds will collide at Naseby, where history will be made . . . Black Tom&’s Red Army is the final thrilling installment of The Shadow on the Crown series. Praise for the writing of Nicholas Carter: &“Ringing to the clash of blades and the roar of cannon and pungent with the whiff of gunpowder . . . A storming read.&” —Peterborough Telegraph &“Carter&’s stories are in a league of their own.&” —Bristol Observer
Sea Leopard (The Kenneth Aubrey & Patrick Hyde Series)
by Craig ThomasNew York Times–Bestselling Author: A captured submarine must be retrieved from the Russians before they can decode its cutting-edge technology . . . The Royal Navy is testing Sea Leopard, an anti-sonar device that can make its subs virtually undetectable. But before the work can be completed, their nuclear submarine Proteus is targeted and trapped by the Soviet Union—whose military is determined to figure out, and steal, this new technology. Spymaster Kenneth Aubrey sends SIS agent Patrick Hyde to locate the device&’s inventor before the KGB gets to him first. In the meantime, a US Navy officer is on his way to Russia in hopes of fixing Sea Leopard and getting Proteus out of drydock before it&’s too late . . . Praise for Craig Thomas&’s thrillers &“Will have you sweating bullets. Thomas misses no tricks, and tension is sustained from first page to last.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“High-octane.&” —Daily Express
The Beowulf Trilogy
by Christopher L. WebberRead an updated translation of the classic English epic poem, and discover what happens next in the two exciting sequels, all collected here in one edition. About one and a half millennia ago, an anonymous author gave the world Beowulf, the first great epic written in what would become the English language. The poem follows the adventures of Beowulf, hero of the Geats, as he battles the monstrous Grendel, Grendel&’s fearsome mother, and a deadly dragon. After the hero meets his death, readers are left with the question: What will happen now? Without their champion, hero, and king, the Geats are defenseless against their enemies. With The Beowulf Trilogy, author Christopher L. Webber shares his own translation of the original epic and also answers the question of what happens next with two epic poems of his own. In Beyond Beowulf, follow the Geats as they welcome a new leader, Wiglaf, the young warrior who aided Beowulf in his encounter with the dragon. He helps the tribe search or a new home while contending with threats from storms, trolls, and the Saxon army. Then, in Yrfa&’s Tale, Webber looks beyond the warrior&’s viewpoint to give a perspective from Wiglaf&’s wife and family, and the emotional toll of their struggle. In The Beowulf Trilogy, Webber gives readers a complete picture of Beowulf&’s world, a somber and magical land full of adventure and turmoil. Praise for The Beowulf Trilogy&“[Webber&’s] translation&’s clean, musical lines are excellent for reading aloud. The two sequels also maintain the original&’s language and narrative style. . . . Succeeds in both respecting and enriching the venerable original.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Cowboy's Healing Ways (Cooper Creek)
by Brenda MintonA single mom tries to put her life back together with the unexpected help of a handsome cowboy doctor in this sweet contemporary Western romance.When single mother Laura White was wrongfully convicted of a crime, she also lost custody of her daughter. Now all she wants is her little girl back. But she’ll need a job and a real home first. So she’s grateful when Dr. Jesse Alvarez Cooper hires her as housekeeper at his Oklahoma ranch.Jesse has his own harrowing past—one that stretches across continents. And he’s determined to help Laura get her child back. All at once, it seems like Laura’s dreams may come true, with two permanent place settings added around the Cooper family table . . .
Sacred Bride (Olympus Trilogy)
by David HairWith their world at stake, heroes collide. Odysseus&’s thrilling adventures continue in the gripping epic Greek fantasy from the author of Oracle&’s War. Prince Odysseus and the daemon Bria must penetrate the haunted caverns beneath Dodona, seeking a way to save their doomed nation, Achaea, from the might of Troy. The startling revelation that follows will set Odysseus on his most daunting mission yet, as he seeks to reunite the divided Achaean kingdoms before the rapacious Trojans strike. His journey will pit him against wrathful gods and legendary heroes, in a deadly contest for the hand of Helen of Sparta, the daughter of Zeus, upon whose choice the fate of Achaea rests . . . Sacred Bride, the third stunning novel in the Olympus Series, is perfect for fans of David Gemmell and Madeline Miller. Praise for the Olympus Trilogy &“If you like magic and mayhem wrapped around ancient historical legends, this cup of nectar has your name on it. Recommended.&” —Historical Novel Society &“A refreshing, modern take of Odysseus&’ story. It has humor and exciting action.&” —Book Rambler
A Different War (The Mitchell Gant Series)
by Craig ThomasA test flight goes down and suspicions of corruption are raised in this &“high-octane thriller&” from the New York Times–bestselling author of Firefox (Daily Express). When a new American airliner crashes on its final test flight, ex-military pilot Mitchell Gant—whose former father-in-law is the CEO of the aircraft company—is called in to investigate, and sets out on the dangerous task of trying to recreate the fatal malfunction in the Arizona desert. Meanwhile in Britain, Marian Pyott is looking into a massive fraud case involving business, politics, and the global marketplace. And soon, Gant&’s and Pyott&’s paths find their paths crossing in this tale of action, suspense, and international intrigue from the author &“widely regarded as the creator of the &‘techno-thriller&’ &” (Wales Online).
The Clouded Hills (The Barforth Trilogy)
by Brenda JaggerA Victorian heiress weds for duty but falls prey to forbidden desire in this compelling family saga—first in the Barforth Trilogy. At sixteen Verity Barforth becomes sole heiress to a fortune founded on the wool mills of Yorkshire. But women—whether heiress or mill hand in the Barforth weaving sheds—do not control their own destinies. Obedient to the conventions of the Victorian age, she accepts a marriage of convenience and cloaks her proud spirit in the silks and satins of a society hostess. But for Verity, convention is not enough. When at last she falls in love it is not with her husband, and she becomes the center of a powerful drama of infidelity, jealousy and revenge, played out against the magnificent landscapes of the Yorkshire moors and the brutal poverty of the mills. The first novel in the Barforth Trilogy, this gripping family saga is perfect for fans of Sandy Taylor, Katie Flynn, and Josephine Cox.
Bonaparte's Invaders (The Alain Lausard Adventures)
by Richard HowardNapoleon&’s mighty army face the inferno of the Egyptian desert in this thrilling historical adventure, the sequel to Bonaparte&’s Sons.France, 1798. Seventeen thousand French troops leave Toulon harbor in May, unaware of their ultimate destination. Barely three months after taking Rome, Napoleon Bonaparte has rewarded his finest regiments with a place among the Army of the Orient, bound for Egypt. Alain Lausard and his cavalry unit are on board the frigate L&’Esperance. Their first battle is merely to survive the degradation that is life at sea. By the time they stagger, starved and exhausted, upon the shores of Egypt, Lausard&’s dragoons have more than glory to fight for. As his beleaguered soldiers march into the desert, Bonaparte watches his tactical gamble collapse. Even when the Mameluke army is defeated beneath the pyramids, Admiral Nelson&’s destruction of the French fleet and Bonaparte&’s obsessive war-mongering convince Lausard that he will never see Paris again . . .