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The first three books featuring Sam & Daisy, hotel proprietors and private detectives. In this box set, you get: The Murder Hotel, The Cairncroft Detective Agency, and Murder & Mayhem at the Cairncroft Hotel. ‘But what’s the point in buying three books at once?’ I was in two minds whether to raise it – but if I don’t, then it’ll be “why didn’t you say something?” Daisy gives me that look – the one my maths teacher used to. ‘What’s the point in… are you crazy?’ She smacks an index finger in her palm. ONE – it’s cheaper. Only a wee bit, but hey – every little...

"Fantastic" - Dr. Glaucomflecken Previous Amazon #1 Best Seller - Anesthesiology Dive into a hilarious assortment of real-life medical stories and adventures from the operating room and beyond! Artfully written with a witty, authentic, and often sarcastic tone, I Watch You Sleep is a humorous and profound collection of true medical stories, drawn from the life and career of practicing anesthesiologist Zach Antonov, MD. As the lovechild of an often-misunderstood medical field and a passion for amateur comedy, this book is bursting with pointed anecdotes, silly stories from college and med ...

We're not in New York anymore! James is ready to face his biggest challenge: meeting his new father-in-law. James Wong has transitioned from New York programmer to supernatural cultivator, and now his life is about to take a wilder turn as he prepares to marry into the powerful Jade Moon Clan, strengthening his bond with Sarah and Lanlan. Joined by the mischievous fox spirit Mei Lin, James and his brides must navigate sect politics, bond with his new family, and prove he’s a worthy cultivator. But the Jade Moon Realm—and the universe at large—is facing unprecedented threats. Something...

One Sip Too Fatal As Murder Brews at The Book Nook! At a charming book club gathering in the storybook town of Willow Creek, murder isn't on the menu—until sharp-tongued Madeline Prescott keels over, poisoned mid-sip. Enter Harper Lane: sarcastic, sharp-eyed, and owner of the quaint bookshop, The Book Nook. With a trusty cup of tea and her gossip-loving parrot, Edgar, Harper prefers plots on the page—until real murder lands in her lap. When the police chalk it up to a tragic accident, Harper isn’t convinced. After all, Edgar won’t stop muttering, “Not mine! Not mine!” Between ...

Everyone has a story…and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine wasn't the type to give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in finding answers about the mystery surrounding the painting as she was. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…or so she...

Two wounded hearts, a beloved dog, and someone who’s out to destroy the hero’s dream or worse? After a heartless betrayal, she’s sought refuge in Winfield. A new college grad, Megan Blair isn't seeking her dream career. She is working her safe, same summer job at her sister’s waterfront Cafe. But this job will end with the summer tourist season. As she tries to forget, she wonders if she’ll ever regain her confidence. After a life-altering accident, he has one goal. Nick wants to give the dog who pulled him through rehab what she loves most. Alaskan husky Maddie has only one joy, ...

Summer and Sage Dixon are ready for a little peace and quiet. After cracking their last case, The sisters—along with their curious beagle, Brody—head to the idyllic shores of Seabreeze Cove for a much-needed vacation. Nestled in a charming Victorian B&B called the Seafarer's Rest, it seems like the perfect escape… Until Brody makes a chilling discovery... A severed hand, tangled in seaweed, wearing a signet ring and clutching a locket linked to a girl who vanished forty years ago. As Summer and Sage dive into the mystery, they uncover long-buried secrets, tangled relationships, and a ...

Irreverent essays, thought-provoking articles and humorous items on atheism, religion, science, evolution, creationism and related issues. Volume 1 of a series based on the popular Rosa Rubicondior blog, rosarubicondior.blogspot.com. (Beware of abusive imitations).

It was the heady days of the late 1970’s and marijuana smuggling from Colombia to South Florida was at its pinnacle. The War on Drugs was in its infancy and Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale was the prime entry point for the smugglers. Through the early to mid 1970’s, there had been an evolution of smuggling organizations from Donald Steinberg to Black Tuna to the Whittington Brothers to “Big Ed” Hindelang to Joe Pegg. Known affectionately as Pegleg, Joe Pegg had grown his empire into a 50 boat armada with hundreds of employees. The Broward County authorities had heard rumors on the...

Welcome to Maple Glen, where the pastries are sweet and the secrets are deadly. After trading her Michelin-starred past for small-town peace, Hazel Hart is finally living her dream of running a cozy bakery in the quiet streets of Maple Glen. But when the local flower shop owner is found dead before the town’s annual Garden Gala, Hazel’s cinnamon rolls aren’t the only thing raising eyebrows. The worst part? The prime suspect might be Hazel’s own Aunt Birdie - a retired tarot reader with a flair for theatrics and a history of feuding with the victim. Determined to clear her aunt’s ...

Have you ever felt like someone took the best parts of you and left without looking back? You gave your love, your softness, your light—only to be met with silence, indifference, or emotional abandonment. And now, all that’s left is exhaustion, self-doubt, and the haunting question: “Was I too much? Or just not enough?” You Took My Light, But I Found My Fire isn’t a book about moving on fast. It’s about sitting with the ashes of who you used to be… and gently rebuilding from within. Through deeply personal reflections, poetic truth, and unapologetic honesty, this book walks ...

What happens when a younger person gets dementia and becomes filled with peace? Finding the Light is a poignant memoir about a mother’s journey caring for her son with a terminal form of early-onset dementia, Frontotemporal Degeneration, or FTD. From the overwhelming tasks that must be done to ultimately sharing the meaningful insights that can be gained in this experience, you can’t come away without being deeply moved. Claytor shares ways to lessen the toll of caregiving with stress-reducing methods and options for self-care, financial tips, and suggestions for good estate planning. ...

Yesterday, dying from his grueling job. Today, a champion of an entire kingdom. Togashi was already dying from the fumes destroying his lungs, so it made perfect sense to take the blame when his friend killed someone in self-defense. Togashi thought he would be executed, not flown into the wilderness to begin a new kingdom. The Asmir had been taught that all the kingdoms of Creosha had been destroyed, but, after a few days of serving Elasha, the goddess of the moon, he has learned that the world is filled with other races. The world could still wind up in jeopardy, because Elasha’s sister...

Planning a reunion with your ex isn’t fun… even if he’s a secret billionaire. Elijah Cromwell dumped me ten years ago and my heart’s never recovered. Inseparable since birth, our breakup is still the talk of our hometown Mermaid Shores. I can’t even think of him without feeling sick. Now he’s the surprise guest of honor at the high school reunion I’m planning, and minutes later, we’re stuck together… in a broken elevator, with nothing to say to each other. The entire town’s convinced we’re meant to be, but he married someone else and she died. He’s mourning her… ...

Attention all rugby fans! Get ready for a heart-warming, hilarious underdog story that will have you on the edge of your seat. When Ashley Havers inherits the struggling rugby club, Badcock RFC, he knows there's a tough battle ahead. With no knowledge of the game, he enters the team into a local tournament, determined to turn them into winners. But just when things are looking up, disaster strikes and Ashley must fight to save the future of the club he owns. If you loved the feel-good humour of Dodgeball and the charm of Ted Lasso, you won't be able to put down this tale of perseverance and...

You have inside you a cloak of gossamer connective tissue that surrounds and supports everything and functions like fiber optics. This tissue is called fascia. In these pages, myofascial release expert Ronelle Wood translates the scientific language for the chemistry, function, and physiology of fascia, shares her hands-on expertise, and explains in layman's terms how our fascia affects us all in everyday life and its potential as a prime source of health and rejuvenation. Gay Hendricks says in his foreword: “I’ve been blessed to know many great healers and teachers over my forty-five ...

BASED ON ACTUAL EVENTS. THE STIRRING EPIC OF HIGH ACTION AND BRAVE MEN RIDING INTO HELL. The Crimea, Russia, 1854. The armies of England, France and Turkey join forces against the iron-clad onslaught of Imperial Russia. This will be a battle to decide the fate of Europe, and every man who lifts a saber brandishes history in his clenched fist... THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE pulses with drama and passion of that mighty encounter. Heroes and cowards, madmen and valiant lovers spring to life from its action-swept pages. Here is a novel equaled in power only the legendary adventure which ...

Attending her high school reunion Beth Thomson is filled with dread. After a run in with old enemies, will a chance encounter with her high school crush change things for the better? Or will old insecurities get in the way?

Hace tres años, mientras estudiaba en el extranjero, conocí a un hombre que cambiaría mi vida para siempre. En una sola noche juntos, Ashby me satisfizo de maneras que nunca antes había experimentado, ni siquiera con una sola de mis ex novias. Sin embargo, yo no era gay. Nunca pude mirar a otro hombre de la forma en que miraba a Ashby, y créeme, lo intenté. Ahora, entrando en mi tercer año en la Universidad Dogson, recién salido de otra relación fallida, ese encuentro con Ashby todavía arde en mi mente como si hubiera ocurrido ayer. Creía que nunca volvería a encontrarme con mi ...

What happens when we die? Do we get to a Heaven, wake up in a different reality, live a new life as another person altogether? Or do we continue on as a disembodied spirit? Perhaps the answers to these questions can be found with those who believe they’ve died for minutes, or even hours, and returned to life after spending time on the other side? Bestselling authors and paranormal investigators Jason Hewlett and Peter Renn step away from the realm of ghost hunting and attempt to answers these questions with an investigation into the near-death experience. By interviewing experiencers, ...