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Together for the first time in one volume, two more classic tales of romance and second chances set in Buffalo Valley, only from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. ALWAYS DAKOTA A few years ago, this was a dying town. Now it’s come back to life! People are feeling good about living here again—stalled lives are moving forward. People like Margaret Clemens are taking risks on new ventures and on lifelong dreams. On happiness. Margaret is a local rancher who’s finally getting what she wants most. Marriage to cowboy Matt Eilers. Her friends don’t think Matt’s such a bargain; neither did her father. But Margaret is aware of Matt’s reputation and his flaws. She wants him anyway. And she wants his baby… BUFFALO VALLEY The outside world has discovered Buffalo Valley. A large retail conglomerate plans to move in, which would surely destroy the independent businesses...and maybe the whole town. Just out of the army, Vaughn Kyle is looking for a life to live, and decides to visit an old family friend. He arrives at her store one snowy day and finds instead a young woman named Carrie Hendrickson… As Vaughn gets to know Carrie, she makes him question the things the thought he wanted. He wants to stay in Buffalo Valley and fight for its way of life, and for Carrie’s love. |
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Her eyes fluttered open as the first splash of frigid water crashed through the open window beside her. She shook her head, startled to be awake—to be alive. She was in her car, in the river. She blinked, tried to focus. And then it came back to her. He’d tried to kill her… One month since she lost her husband, Dr Leah Wright knows it’s time to return to her family home. Though the crime scene tape and blood stains are gone, she will never feel safe with her daughter there again. Receiving a call from Detective Luka Jericho to assist with a police investigation is a welcome distraction, until she sees the scene: a wife dead, another family ripped apart. As Leah is the new head of the Crisis Intervention Center, Luka knows she can help him speak to the victim’s traumatized husband, who he suspects might have had something to do with his wife’s death. But when Leah interviews the woman who lives across the hall, they uncover evidence of a serial killer in their rural Pennsylvania town. The same person who claims responsibility for drowning Luka’s fiancée seventeen years ago… With danger closer to home than ever before, Leah realises that to find the killer they may need to dig into Luka’s past. But the killer is already taunting Luka, promising to kill again. Is it already too late to save another innocent life? Brilliantly suspenseful until the very last page, The Drowned Woman is perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Kendra Elliot and Tess Gerritsen. An addictive new thriller in the Jericho and Wright crime series from New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons. What readers say about The Drowned Woman : “This is what a thriller should be! The tension is high and I found myself holding my breath a couple of times … action-packed and full of suspense… I didn't figure it out until right before the reveal.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Completely and utterly enthralling and impossible to put down . I have devoured this book in just one sitting … I have felt as though I have watched this one play out in front of me.” Little Miss Book Lover 86, 5 stars “ Oh My Gosh. I’m already excited to read the next book in the series! This was such an intricate, intriguing and suspenseful story! The twists and turns kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat. Definitely a ‘could not put down’ book!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “ What a book!! Grab this book for an intriguing read!!! ” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “ Reeled me in from the first chapter and didn’t let go till the end … the suspense kept me guessing until the end . I couldn’t put this book down till I finished it… I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Twisted and unexpected, the story draws the reader in for a page-turning story that demands to be read from start to finish in one sitting. ” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “ Wow CJ Lyons has done it again! The second instalment of the Wright/Jericho series is even better than the first. It had me gripped from the first page and I devoured it. I cannot wait for the next book.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “ Brilliant, captivating book… CJ Lyons knows how to start a book and right for the first page we have a murder… Can’t wait to see where this goes.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars |
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Sink your teeth into this award-winning darkly romantic vampire series! Love that spans lifetimes... Praise for the Night Series: "Kessler's Night Series brings new life to the vampire genre. Move over vampires, the Night Walkers have come to town." - RhiReading Reviews "The chemistry between the Night Walkers and the ladies who love them will leave you breathless and begging for more." - Sabrina's Paranormal Palace 5 Stars - If you love dark, sexual, fast-paced vampiric love stories, I highly suggest you pick up this book. -- DarkMedia.com reviews Set includes: Night Walker Night Demon Night Thief Night Angel Night Child |
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Fan-favorite heroes Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers join forces on a deadly maritime case in the remarkable new novel from #1 New York Times -bestselling author John Sandford. An off-duty Coast Guardsman is fishing with his family when he calls in some suspicious behavior from a nearby boat. It's a snazzy craft, slick and outfitted with extra horsepower, and is zipping along until it slows to pick up a surfaced diver . . . a diver who was apparently alone, without his own boat, in the middle of the ocean. None of it makes sense unless there's something hinky going on, and his hunch is proved right when all three Guardsmen who come out to investigate are shot and killed. They're federal officers killed on the job, which means the case is the FBI's turf. When the FBI's investigation stalls out, they call in Lucas Davenport. And when his case turns lethal, Davenport will need to bring in every asset he can claim, including a detective with a fundamentally criminal mind: Virgil Flowers. |
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New York Times bestselling author Meghan March continues the story of ruthless, calculating billionaire Jericho Forge in  Luck of the Devil.  My poker face has always been my greatest asset, along with my grit and determination. I was beholden to no one. Asked permission for nothing. Then Jericho Forge took my life by storm. I traded my freedom for something infinitely more precious, but I didn’t realize Forge was holding an unbeatable hand. Now, all I have to do is survive the high-stakes game my life has become—with my heart intact. But not falling in love with Forge will take the luck of the devil.  Luck of the Devil  is the second book of the Forge Trilogy, and should be read following  Deal with the Devil.  The Forge Trilogy concludes in  Heart of the Devil.  All three books in the Forge Trilogy are available now! ____________________________________ “A sexy and explosive page-turner of a romance! Jericho Forge has once again upstaged and absolutely obliterated all anti-heroes that came before him!” ~Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads “ Intense and riveting . India and Jericho are a force to be reckoned with !” ~ A Literary Perusal “ Luck of the Devil is an exceptionally heart-stopping addition to the Forge Trilogy.” ~The Staircase Reader “Every time a layer of mystery falls, we find a new one, making the reading experience something utterly addictive. ” ~Blog on the Run “Omg! This book is fabulously sexy and explosive with the twists and addictive storyline!” ~Smut-Brarian “ No doubt about it, The Forge Trilogy is going on my 2019 Favorite list. In fact, when I finished I said to myself “ THIS is why I read.” ~Ana’s Attic (Audio review) “ Luck of the Devil was another smash hit in Meghan March’s sexy, intriguing, and addictive Forge Trilogy, and I loved it…” ~The Romance Bibliophile “If I liked India in the first book, I'm absolutely girl crushing on her in this one.” ~Bookshelf Muse “Another stellar dark romance from the devious mind of Meghan March!” ~Nalla Reads |
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When love is the greatest risk of all … Take one love-burned school teacher, add a globe-trotting bachelor, stir in the real estate deal of the century, and mix with a wild storm, and you have a sweet and sexy romp to love in the Colorado mountains. Krissa needs a fresh start… "Bad luck be gone." Krissa Courtland closes her eyes and stabs a pin in the map. No more cheating exes or downsized jobs. With fingers crossed, she lands in Colorado, but right off a storm flattens her dream cabin. But disaster turns delicious when irresistible Nick Olin saves the day. And now Vail's sexiest resort developer is her landlord and next door neighbor. Nick's career is on the line… Nick's silky brown curls and teasing smile melt her heart, but Krissa can't shake the ache in her soul and won't trust in love. Too bad for Krissa, Nick has other ideas. With her luscious curves and vulnerable amber eyes, Nick is oh-so-distracted from his empire building. Every time Nick makes a move, Krissa bolts. Can Nick prove he's trustworthy and just the man to heal her heart? Or will Krissa run out on her chance at love? If you love the charmingly sexy romances of Susan Mallery and Addison Cole, you'll melt into the arms of the swoon-worthy heroes of Holly Cortelyou. Come meet Nick Olin of Wescott Springs, your next book boyfriend… |
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From New York Times bestselling author Meghan March comes the stunning conclusion to the Forge Trilogy. In this final volume, ruthless billionaire Jericho Forge faces his toughest challenge. To emerge victorious, he’ll have to give up the one thing he’s never offered a woman—his heart. It started as a game. She was nothing but my pawn. But I was quick to see the error in my ways, and now she is everything I never knew I needed.  The value of a woman like India Baptiste is beyond measure.  But the problem with being a man like me? I’ve already screwed this up, and there’s no guarantee India will take me on for one last bet. I'll do whatever I have to do. Drop to my knees and offer her the only thing I have left.  The one thing that’s only ever been hers—the heart of the devil. Heart of the Devil is the third book in the Forge Trilogy and should be read after Deal with the Devil (book 1) and Luck of the Devil (book 2).  All three books are available now! ________________________________________________________ "There is NO forgetting the sexy beast that is Jericho Forge. There is NO forgetting the bold heroine that is India Baptiste. There is NO forgetting the magnetic couple that stole my heart.  There is NO forgetting this incredible series…period. " ~Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads "The Forge Trilogy was completely enthralling throughout every single book, and the jaw dropping twists just keep coming! Seriously,  read this book, read this trilogy ... and sit back in awe at the talent that Meghan March seamlessly delivers in her work, over and over again." ~Nightbird Novels " This epic ending is beyond any critique and better than a thousand stars. I am SPEECHLESS." ~PP's Bookshelf " Heart of the Devil was a  sexy, thrilling, swoon-worthy, and PERFECT  conclusion to the Forge Trilogy, and I absolutely loved it!" ~The Romance Bibliophile "The type of book you want to rush through just to hear everything, while at the same time, you  never want the book to end . Meghan March always gives us strong and vibrant characters but India Baptiste and Jericho Forge are currently sitting high on my favorite characters tower." ~Next Book Review |
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Edgar Award nominee and bestselling author Lisa Turner’s hard-boiled Detective Billy Able returns in this dark Southern mystery about the murder of a dazzling Memphis socialite—and the scandals revealed in the wake of her death The heart can be an assassin. Detective Billy Able knows that from experience. Fresh from solving Memphis’ most sensational murder case, Homicide Detective Billy Able and his ambitious new partner Frankie Malone are called to a bizarre crime scene on the outskirts of town. A high society attorney has been murdered while dressed in a wedding gown. Billy is shocked to discover he has a very personal connection to the victim. When the attorney’s death exposes illegal practices at her family’s prestigious law firm, the scandal is enough to rock the southern city’s social world. In a tale of the remnants of Old South aristocracy and entitlement, twisted by greed and vengeance, Billy must confront the secrets of his own past to have any chance at solving the murder of the girl he once knew. But as he seeks the truth, he’s drawn closer to an embittered killer bent on revenge—and eliminating the threat Billy poses. |
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48 Techniques to Boost Your Creativity at Home, According to Science Creativity isn’t all in your head. Sometimes it’s in what's around you—especially when you’re at home. For over twenty years, scientists have been discovering connections between our physical surroundings and the creative mind. Written by a noted architect, My Creative Space is the first book to turn this rich trove of psychological research into practical techniques for shaping a home that will boost your creativity. Here’s a sampling of the techniques you’ll learn about: • Which colors lead to peak creative performance • How furniture affects idea flow • Pros and cons of messy versus neat environments • Optimal lighting and noise levels for achieving insights • How memorabilia can break creative logjams • Why ceiling height matters • Which scents improve creative problem solving • And more Illustrating the book's 48 techniques are over 200 high-quality photos of interiors from around the world, many the work of top-tier architects, designers, and creatives. Whether you pursue creativity for pleasure or profit, whether you’re a writer, entrepreneur, work in a creative industry, or simply enjoy doing creative things, this book will help you do them better. No prior expertise in design psychology required! *Winner, 2019 Gold Medal Award, Nonfiction Authors Association |
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Ann Kinnear thought the job was just another sensing-for-hire ... ... until she realized that the woman in the Philadelphia townhouse was the victim of murder. Will Ann be able to bring the victim's killer to justice—or will she pay the ultimate price herself? Ann Kinnear has created a peaceful existence at her cabin in the Adirondack woods. But the calm is shattered after socialite Elizabeth Firth is reported missing. With few clues and fewer options, Detective Joe Booth calls upon Ann's spirit sensing abilities to help solve the mystery, and to uncover what Elizabeth's husband is hiding beneath his cloak of wealth and privilege. As Ann is drawn deeper into a web of lies and betrayal, will its fatal threads snare her as well? Find out now in Book 1 of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels! The sense of death is most in apprehension; And the poor beetle that we tread upon, In corporal sufferance feels a pang as great As when a giant dies. — William Shakespeare, "Measure for Measure" |
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A lively, accessible, and timely guide to Marxist economics for those who want to understand and dismantle the world of the 1%. Economists regularly promote Capitalism as the greatest system ever to grace the planet. With the same breath, they implore us to leave the job of understanding the magical powers of the market to the “experts.” Despite the efforts of these mainstream commentators to convince us otherwise, many of us have begun to question why this system has produced such vast inequality and wanton disregard for its own environmental destruction. This book offers answers to exactly these questions on their own terms: in the form of a radical economic theory. “Thier’s urgently needed book strips away jargon to make Marx’s essential work accessible to today’s diverse mass movements.” —Sarah Leonard, contributing editor to The Nation “A great book for proletarian chain-breaking.” —Rob Larson, author of Bit Tyrants: The Political Economy of Silicon Valley “Thier unpacks the mystery of capitalist inequality with lucid and accessible prose . . . . We will need books like A People’s Guide to help us make sense of the root causes of the financial crises that shape so many of our struggles today.” —Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author of Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership “Ranging from exploitation at work to the operations of modern finance, this book takes the reader through a fine-tuned introduction to Marx’s analysis of the modern economy . . . . Thier combines theoretical explanation with contemporary examples to illuminate the inner workings of capitalism . . . . Reminds us of the urgent need for alternatives to a crisis-ridden system.” —David McNally, author of Blood and Money |
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A sexy, brother's best friend sports romance from # 1 New York Times bestseller Lauren Blakely! Let me make a few things clear. I didn’t go to the wedding intending to dance with the best man, to dare him to show me a very sexy pic on his phone, or to accidentally kiss him in the hotel elevator after the reception ended.   But you know how it goes. Things just happen at weddings...    The next day, Crosby and I agree to put all those shenanigans behind us. The fun-loving, stupidly gorgeous, all-star baseball player might be my brother’s best friend, but he’s my friend too and has been for years, so it’s easy to move on, especially because I have a high-profile business to run.   But since he’s newly single and I’m always single, it turns out we both desperately need plus ones . We agree to “publicly date” over the next two weeks of galas, parties and events before his baseball season begins. The only trouble is the more time I spend with Crosby, the more I keep imagining how much I want him to take my V-card. And when I broach the possibility with Crosby, his answer surprises the hell out of me. |
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A Navy SEAL commander will risk it all to save the woman he loves… Sarah Foster's dreams are about to come true. She's engaged to the man she loves, moving to Virginia Beach, and planning her wedding. Just when it seems life can't get any better, she puts her trust in the wrong person. Kidnapped and sold to a sex-trafficking ring in Mexico by men intent to get revenge on her fiancé, she's never been so frightened and alone. Navy SEAL Commander Ryan Mitchell is ready to make free-spirited Sarah his wife. The SEAL teams he commands are there to celebrate their wedding day, but the one person missing is the bride herself. Although she's exactly the type to be late to her own wedding, Ryan immediately knows something is wrong. When the men begin retracing her steps, they discover sinister clues that she hasn't been dealing with who she thought. Ryan will stop at nothing to track her down. He'll risk his career to join his men on a dangerous operation to save her. But will he make it in time for their own happily-ever-after? SEAL Ever After, a standalone novel, is book fifteen in the addictive Alpha SEALs series. |
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Bow Before Your Queen Or Bleed Before Her… From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Blood and Ash series. She's been the victim and the survivor… Poppy never dreamed she would find the love she’s found with Prince Casteel. She wants to revel in her happiness but first they must free his brother and find hers. It’s a dangerous mission and one with far-reaching consequences neither dreamed of. Because Poppy is the Chosen, the Blessed. The true ruler of Atlantia. She carries the blood of the King of Gods within her. By right the crown and the kingdom are hers. The enemy and the warrior… Poppy has only ever wanted to control her own life, not the lives of others, but now she must choose to either forsake her birthright or seize the gilded crown and become the Queen of Flesh and Fire. But as the kingdoms’ dark sins and blood-drenched secrets finally unravel, a long-forgotten power rises to pose a genuine threat. And they will stop at nothing to ensure that the crown never sits upon Poppy’s head. A lover and heartmate… But the greatest threat to them and to Atlantia is what awaits in the far west, where the Queen of Blood and Ash has her own plans, ones she has waited hundreds of years to carry out. Poppy and Casteel must consider the impossible—travel to the Lands of the Gods and wake the King himself. And as shocking secrets and the harshest betrayals come to light, and enemies emerge to threaten everything Poppy and Casteel have fought for, they will discover just how far they are willing to go for their people—and each other. And now she will become Queen… |
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With nothing left to lose, Drizzt and Bruenor begin an arduous search for the lost dwarven kingdom of Gauntlgrym   The peace between the dwarves of Mithral Hall and the orcish Kingdom of Many-Arrows has not come without its costs. But even grief and old age cannot dissuade Bruenor Battlehammer from pursuing his dream of finding the fabled kingdom of Gauntlgrym—ruins said to be rich with ancient treasure and arcane lore. As always, Drizzt Do’Urden is at his side, ready to make the most of his friend’s final years.   But Jarlaxle and Athrogate are two steps ahead. In their own search for treasure and magic, Jarlaxle and Athrogate inadvertently set into motion a catastrophe that could spell disaster for the unsuspecting people of the city of Neverwinter—a catastrophe big enough to lure even the mercenary Jarlaxle into risking his own coin and skin to stop it. Unfortunately, the more they uncover about the secret of Gauntlgrym, the more it looks like they can’t stop it on their own. They’ll need help from the last people they ever thought to fight alongside again: Drizzt and Bruenor.   Gauntlgrym is the first book in the Neverwinter Saga and the twenty-third installment in the Legend of Drizzt series. |
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When Morning Comes is a sizzling, standalone romance between best friends. There are worse things than getting knocked up by your best friend. Right? Kiersten won't make excuses for living her very best life. But being the life of the party has its downsides—like waking up naked next to her best friend. Ever since Nathan's wife died a few years ago, he's avoided commitment. He went from living the family life to a one-and-done mentality. Until Kiersten breaks the news. She's pregnant with his baby.  She shoves him back in the friend zone. But there's no return to normal when he's already falling in love with her.    Convincing her that his affection runs deeper than their new reality isn't an easy feat. Not when her lips are his addiction, and her touch is a brand. He's determined to become more than friends. Kiersten wants to play it safe, but Nathan is ready for risks. The problem is relationships can go south fast. And they might learn the truth about what's worse than getting knocked up by your best friend. Losing them forever. |
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“The reigning queen of historical fiction” --  Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue   The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Huntress and The Alice Network returns with another heart-stopping World War II story of three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must root out after the war is over. 1940. As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to mysterious country estate Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Vivacious debutante Osla is the girl who has everything—beauty, wealth, and the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses—but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, and puts her fluent German to use as a translator of decoded enemy secrets. Imperious self-made Mab, product of east-end London poverty, works the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and looks for a socially advantageous husband. Both Osla and Mab are quick to see the potential in local village spinster Beth, whose shyness conceals a brilliant facility with puzzles, and soon Beth spreads her wings as one of the Park’s few female cryptanalysts. But war, loss, and the impossible pressure of secrecy will tear the three apart. 1947. As the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip whips post-war Britain into a fever, three friends-turned-enemies are reunited by a mysterious encrypted letter--the key to which lies buried in the long-ago betrayal that destroyed their friendship and left one of them confined to an asylum. A mysterious traitor has emerged from the shadows of their Bletchley Park past, and now Osla, Mab, and Beth must resurrect their old alliance and crack one last code together. But each petal they remove from the rose code brings danger--and their true enemy--closer... |
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Bonjour. Je m’appelle Florence Roberge et j’ai huit ans. J’ai commencé un journal intime. Je trouve que c’est une bonne idée parce que je peux parler de mes amies Emma, Charlie et Ling. Il y a Félix aussi qui vient jouer avec nous même si c’est un gars. Et je peux aussi parler de mes parents. Il y a papa qui travaille dans son dépanneur. Il me montre comment marche la caisse et il me fait rire. Il y a maman qui me donne souvent plein de becs et avec qui je regarde plein de films d’horreur même si papa n’aime pas ça. Des fois, papa et maman se chicanent fort parce qu’ils parlent de moi. Papa dit que je suis bizarre et qu’on aurait dû écouter le docteur que j’ai vu l’année passée. Maman n’est pas d’accord, elle dit que je ne suis pas bizarre et elle traite papa de panaro, ou un mot comme ça. C’est là qu’ils se chicanent. Moi, je ne comprends rien de ce qu’ils di-sent. Mononcle Hubert m’a dit que personne n’a le droit de lire le journal intime des autres. Ça, c’est le fun, parce que je vais pouvoir tout écrire, même les affaires que je me ferais chicaner si on savait que je les avais faites. Comme ce qui est arrivé quand je suis allée voir le rat mort dans la poubelle… |
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People in Ireland are sometimes mortified by what Americans think of as “Irish food.” That’s because the real thing is much subtler and more delicious than any platter of overcooked corned beef and mushy cabbage could ever be. Real Irish food is brown soda bread so moist it barely needs the yolk-yellow butter; fragrant apple tarts with tender, golden crusts; rich stews redolent of meaty gravy and sweet carrots; crisp-edged potato cakes flipped hot from a skillet directly onto the plate. Forget meatloaf or mac and cheese—this stuff is the original comfort food.   Real Irish Food is the first comprehensive cookbook to bring classic Irish dishes to America with an eye for American kitchens and cooks, and with tips and tricks to help reproduce Irish results with American ingredients. Transform plain white fish by baking it with grated sharp cheese, mustard, and crumbs. Discover that celery takes on new life when sliced, simmered in chicken stock, and served in a lightly thickened sauce.   • Homemade Irish Sausages • Potted Shrimp and Potted Salmon • Finglas Irish Stew with Dumplings • Whiskey Chicken and Roast Goose with Applesauce • Boxty, Cally, Champ, and Colcannon • Apple Snow, Almond Buns, and Summer Pudding  • Elderflower Lemonade, Black Velvet, and Ginger Beer • Cherry Cake, Custard Tart, and Brandy Butter   From hearty roasts to innovative vegetable dishes, from trays of fresh-baked scones to rich, eggy cakes, and from jams bursting with tart fruit to everything you can do with a potato, there’s no food so warm and welcoming, so homey and family-oriented, so truly mouthwatering as real Irish food. |
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A new edition of the graphic novel that inspired the hit movie! A powerful story about loss of freedom and individuality, V FOR VENDETTA takes place in a totalitarian England following a devastating war that changed the face of the planet. In a world without political freedom or personal freedom, and precious little faith in anything, comes a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask who fights political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. It's a gripping tale of the blurred lines between ideological good and evil. |
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"You are obese, Mrs. Moriarty." Peggy Moriarty is stunned by her doctor's words. She knows she's let herself go a bit, but she thinks the young, skinny physician is exaggerating. Her husband's death fourteen years ago left her to raise their twins, Grace and Greg, alone. But now that they're teenagers, doing their own things, her only hobby is watching Messages from Beyond , a show about a medium who connects the grieving with their deceased loved ones. When the twins leave for college, they give Peggy a gift certificate for an exercise class. At first, Peggy is insulted. But once the sting wears off, she realizes if she gets in shape, she might gain the confidence she needs to go on her favorite TV show and talk to her husband one last time. With help from her new friends at the gym and Carmen Tavarez, the mother of Grace's boyfriend, Peggy begins to emerge from her prolonged grief and spread her wings. She may soon discover that her sum is more than a mother, a widow, and her body. |
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BELL I grew up in a cult, one that kept me completely sheltered from the real life. They even forced me to marry at the age of fourteen. I was trapped, and life was utter hell until I was offered a way out. I spent months healing and finally being happy for the first time ever. Then he came into my life. Maverick rooted himself deep inside my heart from the second I met him. From his cocky grin to his alpha male attitude, I was in love with him. More importantly, he kept me safe when I needed him most. MAVERICK The second I laid eyes on her, I knew she was the one I had waited for my whole life. All I saw was her. But everything came to a head when her past resurfaced. The second I saw the fear in her eyes, something inside me snapped. It became my life's mission to find every single person who hurt her. After all, I am a Grim Sinner for a reason. It's time to Reap.  |
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The author of the #1  New York Times  bestselling Outlander series returns with the newest novel in the epic tale.   The past may seem the safest place to be . . . but it is the most dangerous time to be alive. . . .   Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall were torn apart by the Jacobite Rising in 1743, and it took them twenty years to find each other again. Now the American Revolution threatens to do the same.   It is 1779 and Claire and Jamie are at last reunited with their daughter, Brianna, her husband, Roger, and their children on Fraser’s Ridge. Having the family together is a dream the Frasers had thought impossible.   Yet even in the North Carolina backcountry, the effects of war are being felt. Tensions in the Colonies are great and local feelings run hot enough to boil Hell’s tea-kettle. Jamie knows loyalties among his tenants are split and it won’t be long until the war is on his doorstep.   Brianna and Roger have their own worry: that the dangers that provoked their escape from the twentieth century might catch up to them. Sometimes they question whether risking the perils of the 1700s—among them disease, starvation, and an impending war—was indeed the safer choice for their family.   Not so far away, young William Ransom is still coming to terms with the discovery of his true father’s identity—and thus his own—and Lord John Grey has reconciliations to make, and dangers to meet . . . on his son’s behalf, and his own.   Meanwhile, the Revolutionary War creeps ever closer to Fraser’s Ridge. And with the family finally together, Jamie and Claire have more at stake than ever before. |
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Three hilarious books in one from the #1 New York Times –bestselling author on marriage, motherhood, and the absurdities of suburban life.   If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits? is Erma Bombeck’s timelessly witty look at the hidden side of married life. Motherhood captures one of the toughest jobs on earth with humor and heart. The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank is Bombeck’s take on the unforgiving frontier of American suburbia. |
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When Martin McKenna was growing up in Garryowen, Ireland, in the 1970s, he felt the whole world knew him as just “that stupid boy.” Badly misunderstood by his family and teachers, Martin escaped from endless bullying by running away from home and eventually adopting—or being adopted by—six street dogs. Camping out in barns, escaping from farmers, and learning to fend for himself by caring for his new friends, Martin discovered a different kind of language, strict laws of behavior, and strange customs that defined the world of dogs. More importantly, his canine companions helped him understand the vital importance of family, courage, and self-respect—and that he wasn’t stupid after all. Their lessons helped Martin make a name for himself as the “Dog Man” in Australia, where he now lives and dispenses his hard-earned wisdom to dog owners who are sometimes baffled by what their four-legged friends are trying to tell them. An emotional and poignant story seasoned with plenty of Frank McCourt–style humor, The Boy Who Talked to Dogs is an inspiration to anyone who’s ever been told he or she won’t amount to anything. It’s also a unique, fascinating look into canine behavior. In these pages, Martin shows how modern life has conditioned dogs to act around humans, in some ways helpful, but in other ways unnatural to their true instincts, and how he has benefited enormously from learning to “talk dog.” |
