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What’s worse than a self-centered beauty queen? A cruise chock full of them! “Winters will have you giggling into your book!” But what if the self-centred beauty queen is also a murderer? When the Swan of the Seas hosts a beauty pageant, Adrienne is forced to spend her time dealing with narcissistic judges, oblivious contestants and a feminist protest. The event seems hectic enough, when Diana Penn, the esteemed beauty queen and headlining judge, is found murdered! Now, it’s up to Adrienne and her friends Cece, Sam, and First Officer Hot Stuff—er, First Officer Ethan Lee—to sort...

Ready to turn your windowsill into a jungle, your living room into a fragrant herb garden, or your bathroom into a serene plant spa? Whether you’ve accidentally murdered a cactus or you’re the proud parent of 37 leafy roommates, this book is your new green-thumbed best friend. This isn’t your average boring plant manual. This is a fun, approachable, comprehensive, and totally un-intimidating journey into the world of indoor gardening—designed for total beginners, seasoned hobbyists, and even those who swear they have a "black thumb." What You’ll Discover Inside: 🌿 Start Here, ...

A missing gardener. A stolen plant. A secret never meant to bloom. When botanist Mirabel Vance vanishes during Hazelwood’s Spring Garden Tour, innkeeper Grace Hawthorne is pulled into her most unusual mystery yet. Beneath Violet Hill lies a decades-old secret—Cold War experiments, encrypted plants, and a vault built to hide what was never meant to be discovered. As Grace, Ava, Megan, and their animal companions unravel the clues, someone else is working to silence them. In Hazelwood, even the flowers know how to keep secrets. A Message In Bloom blends cozy mystery charm with light ...

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. -Ephesians 6:12 We’re in a spiritual war; an invisible war against humanity. The unseen, energetic world impacts the health of our soul and mitigates our free will. When we learn to discern otherworldly beings—who they are and where they come from—we take our power back. When we learn to connect with light beings, we can attain wisdom, insight, and extraordinary assistance along our ...

ABOUT THE BOOK Revelatory teachings on how the image of God is revealed in the anatomies and organs of the being of man and how you can use this knowledge to advance your evolution and development as a son of God into full maturity. This is a priceless book, that you will love to read over and over again

A friend kidnapped. A monster created. A friendship that might be turning into...something new. Kaitlyn Strong and her crew are in a race against time as they try to find a friend they thought was dead. The trail leads to a biotech lab hidden beneath the streets of Manhattan, where new horrors await them. Can Kaitlyn and her Savannah Cat companion Fangs come to the rescue in time? Or will the latest Abandonado plot cost her someone dear? Find out now! This is the fourth Book in the Kaitlyn Strong Series by Art DeForest

Ando Strikes Back…sort of. Ando (Channing West in the real world) is shaken to the core after witnessing just how brutal and psychotic Nacron can be. In a knee-jerk reaction, he takes a drastic measure to slow down Nacron’s efforts in the real world, all while placing himself in danger with the police. If he’s caught, he won’t have a leg to stand on, which is more than he can say for some of Nacron’s guildmates. There’s a plan for dealing with Shoremen within Eternity Shores as well. He needs to speak with Lady LeMohn, a super genius in a superhero game who knows enough about ...

This book is for every sick person in the world, use this book to know the causes of your sickness and learn how to get out of it.Many sickness that is afflicting you is not an ordinary, how can you know that is not an ordinary, it is when you discover that the same sickness or disease that your father or your mother battle with is the same sickness you are fight now, you need this book to wage war against them.If the sickness that is troubling you, is the same sickness that killed you father or your mother, or your grandfather or mother, you need to pray, it could be inherited sickness or ...

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… ...

When, Beth, her husband, and four small children, move to a small town in Northern Minnesota near the end of the Great Depression, the good job which her husband hoped to secure, does not materalize. In dire straits, they find an abandoned cabin to live in and are forced to call on others to help provide milk for their little children. However, they soon find that there are others who also need help, and in helping others they find that the more they give of their time and meager resources the more they receive in return. They find that love and care for others brings many unexpected ...

Why didn't the broke yogini scrounge for investors at her high school reunion? Because change comes from within. Spare change isn't going to cut it. Thirty-seven-year-old Nicole Dudek needs beaucoup bucks and she needs them now but hitting up her former classmates to pay her rent under the guise of 'investing' in her yoga studio is wrong on too many levels. Between that and the pair of kooks she sold a dress to off CraigsList (her BFF's. Shh, she hasn't mentioned it yet.), Nic is up to her eyeballs in debt and weirdos. The bizarre incidents keep piling up and interest in Nic's yoga studio ...

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...

★★★★★ "An interesting take on humanities future!" - Reader Review ___ A fresh take on science fiction and a glimpse at humanity through the eyes of an alien who doesn't know what 'family' is, until he finds one! "Humans are the only known intelligent species to actively create 'Found Families' in the form of parents, children, siblings, and more. If a human starts spending more time with you and initiating physical contact, they have probably adopted you." These were the words that caught my ears when attending the most prestigious university in my quadrant as a minor in alien ...

"A well-polished sci-fi saga with a 'classic' feel to it. A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended!'"The Wishing Shelf Commander Irene Slade, the renowned "Moonchild" from Earth's lunar colony, Venus expedition member and Mars colony commander, is a woman shaped by profound personal loss. She has nothing tying her to Sol any more, so accepts the command of a new venture exploiting the newly developed, soliton-based FTL technology: a two-year mission to AC4. This Earth-like planet in the Alpha Centauri cluster, with its nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere, vast oceans, and verdant forests, promises...

The title of this short book is taken from the encyclical Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth), issued by Pope Saint John XXIII on Holy Thursday, April 11, 1963. In it he said, ‘Every believer in this world of ours must be a spark of light’. In 2007 after attending a prayer group and a number of conferences the author was touched by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) and experienced new impetus in his faith. However, heeding the advice in St Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians: ‘test all things’ (1 Th 5:21) he embarked on a search to discover whether CCR was merely the ...

"Chef in Another World" is a mouthwatering adventure that follows Mac, a talented but struggling chef, as he's suddenly transported to the magical realm of Helios. In this game-like world of monsters and magic, Mac discovers that his culinary skills are more than just a profession – they're a powerful form of magic. Armed with nothing but his chef's knife and an unquenchable passion for food, Mac must navigate the dangers and wonders of Helios. He'll face challenges that will test not just his cooking skills, but his very understanding of food's role in connecting people and cultures. ...

Lukas is a jaded Christian that turns his back on God and alienates those that he loves, following the death of his beloved mother. After breaking up with his childhood sweetheart, Catherine, and pushing away his family and friends, who only want to help him through his grief, Luke turns to vices that lead him down a path of emotional and spiritual destruction. His loved ones refuse to give up on him, however. Through the grace of God, Luke’s family and friends band together in an endeavor to lead his lost soul back to the light. Especially, his childhood sweetheart and ex-girlfriend, ...

A cursed prince. A magical library. A librarian who’s not putting up with enchanted nonsense. When Marie becomes head librarian of a sleepy magical town, she expects quiet days and maybe a few misbehaving spellbooks. What she gets is a sarcastic talking cat who claims he’s a cursed prince—and a whole lot of magical chaos. As rogue scrolls attack, books whisper secrets, and the library’s enchanted heart begins to wilt, Marie and Rhys must work together to keep the magic from unraveling entirely. And maybe… just maybe… fall a little bit in love along the way. A clean and cozy, ...

Corrected and updated edition - November 5, 2024 Previously published as Caught by the Pitcher: The steamy and hilarious new runaway bride sports romcom by Biki Ash The spicy and hilarious new runaway bride sports romcom with a hunky sports star, curvy girl, age gap, and guaranteed HEA ending. Perfect for fans of Stephanie Archer and Elle Kennedy! If a hunky baseball star offered to give you anything you desired, what would you ask for? Jenny Mom told me I should accept my boyfriend’s proposal and settle down, raise a family, have a good life. She didn’t say anything about him cheating ...

100 Candle-Making Recipes Creative DIY Candle Ideas for Every Mood, Season & Skill Level—Marbled, Ombre, Dipped, Wine Glass, Votive & More! Ready to spark your creativity and fill your space with beautiful handmade candles? Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned crafter, 100 Candle-Making Recipes is your ultimate guide to making fun, fragrant, and fantastic candles right from your kitchen table. "Pour your creativity into candles that glow, smell amazing, and make every room shine." With easy-to-follow instructions, unique scent pairings, and imaginative designs, this book ...