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Addi and the gang are expecting an enjoyable, relaxing cruise when the theme is cupcakes. The cupcake addicts seem like a fun-loving group of people - until rivalries come to the surface, and a popular baker is murdered. Addi scrambles to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again... and some shocking truths are revealed about the kidnapping-related messages she's received. Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, ...

The Heritage Hall book fair was my chance to showcase my bookbinding techniques. Instead, I become the main suspect in a murder. Paper flowers and leather bindings filled my Heritage Hall book fair booth. This was my chance to showcase traditional bookbinding techniques. Instead, I found a dead authenticator in my space. Mark Henderson, known for exposing forgeries, lay sprawled among tools stolen from my exhibit. Making me the prime suspect. Book preservation is my passion - being a murder suspect, not so much. I teamed up with Fitzgerald, my Maine Coon cat and journalist Jennifer Walsh to...

"Manuscript of Madness" follows Professor John Castellanos, a writer and academic, who receives an invitation to deliver a keynote lecture about his first novel, "Bridge of Souls," at an academic conference. Excited yet anxious about speaking publicly again, he travels to Cambridge, where he finds himself in a grand historic setting filled with eager attendees. His lecture goes surprisingly well, reigniting his passion for academia. However, the atmosphere quickly darkens when a body is discovered in the library, a researcher clutching a page from an ancient tome. As more murders occur, ...

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, ...

About The Book We are happy to introduce a translation of the famous classical Hanafi Fiqh Manual called Nur al-Idah (The Light of Clarification) by Imam Hasan bin Ammar bin Ali Al-Shurunbulali who is described as one of the greatest scholars of his time (b. 1580). This edition covers: The basics of purification (classes of water, containers, residual foods or drinks, etiquettes of performing the call of nature etc.), wudu, ritual bath, dry ablution, wiping over footgear, rules related to menstruation and postnatal bleeding, The basics of prayer (the call to prayer [adhan and iqaama], how ...

A gripping new novel from million-selling author Bernice Bloom "This is the best book yet. I loved it." Mary Brown heads to the beautiful island of St Lucia on the holiday of a lifetime. She’s planning to relax and take things easy. But on the second evening, while walking on the beach, she finds a purse buried in the sand. Inside it is a folded map, a key, and an invitation to a party on a boat the next evening. There’s also an identity card for someone called Cara Jeffries. And...thousands and thousands of dollars. The wallet does not have a phone number, so Mary heads to the boat ...

An alien cat turned me into a superweapon. I was homeless on the streets of Third York when it happened. Then the military arrived and gave me a choice. Enlist or die. The next thing I knew, I was fighting giant robots at the Xenoforce Academy's boot camp. Figuring out superpowers and energy levels was hard enough, but I had to deal with a mind-reading alien princess, a team of gorgeous women, and a femme fatale in charge of the whole operation. Oh, and a galactic conspiracy is threatening all of humanity. It's up to me and my new feline friend to set things right. A civil war's brewing on ...

A Killer is Lurking… and the Proof is in the Pie! When Kylie Berry agrees to bake pies for the town’s biggest food festival, she’s hoping to impress the crowd—not become the center of a murder investigation. But when the contest takes a dangerous turn—with sabotaged pies and a dead contestant—all eyes are on Kylie. Someone at the festival has a secret to hide, and they’ll do whatever it takes to keep it buried. With her café’s reputation on the line and the police sniffing around, Kylie teams up with her fearless best friend, Zoey Jin, to track down the truth. Who tampered ...

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A LIZARD, A MONKEY & A MURDER: When a tyrannical businessman is murdered Olive discovers that half the citizens of Cambridge wanted him dead. And finding which one actually killed him is like trying to find a poisonous needle in a murderous haystack. A COSY COMMUNITY: Events take a turn for the bizarre when the victim’s son begs Olive to rescue his kidnapped lizard. Are the two crimes connected? As Olive delves deeper into ...

Me mudé al otro lado del país para ir a la Universidad Dogson y experimentar la vida real, no la existencia sobreprotegida que llevé durante el instituto bajo el control de mis padres ultrarreligiosos. Alcohol, fiestas, de todo... pero lo que nunca esperé fue sentir lo que siento por mi nuevo vecino de residencia, Jack. Nunca he tenido novia. Nunca me había importado. Entonces, ¿por qué este intimidante escalador miembro de una fraternidad se ha apoderado así de mí? Es el tipo de chico que me habría partido la cara en el instituto, pero en cambio, le encanta hacerle otras cosas. ...

The Nomad is alone. On an endless journey across the stars, hunted by a race of mysterious machines, he must fight to survive. Armed with only his single-manned fighter, the Nomad must scavenge what little can be found in a dead and decaying universe. His equipment steadily breaking down, the Nomad is forced to rely on his ingenuity and piloting skills to keep both himself alive and his ship in the sky. Set amidst the backdrop of an endless, desolate, infinity, the Nomad travels from star to star, planet to planet, searching for salvation. A hard sci-fi survival adventure filled with ...

Book Description: “A Study of Circadian Rhythms” by Blooming Fabulous Media is a comprehensive exploration into the fascinating science of circadian rhythms and their profound impact on our daily lives. This insightful guide delves deep into the inner workings of our biological clocks, shedding light on how these rhythms regulate everything from sleep and metabolism to mental health and productivity. Through carefully researched chapters, this book provides practical advice on optimizing your circadian health. Whether you're dealing with sleep disorders, navigating shift work, or simply...

A look into urban legends through each state in the United States of America. Some of these legends you may know, but many are only known y locals. Many of the stories include eyewitness accounts and some even share the locations and how to get there. Are you brave enough to venture into the unknown and search for these legends yourself?

This war won't wait for their wounds to heal. Disfigured Moira Gunn has spent years in hiding after a failed attempt on her life, but disappearing only let evil gain a foothold. Now, with the untimely death of the clan's heir, the laird's widow is seeking a marriage alliance with their powerful neighbors... except as eligible maidens gather at the castle they fall victim to mysterious accidents. And Moira blames herself. Meanwhile Evan Sinclair fears his family is walking into a trap and even as the overlooked second son, he will do anything to keep them safe. Donning a disguise to gather ...

Twenty years ago, hordes of monstrous dragons descended upon the Earth and decimated the human race. Cities burned, towns were levelled and humanity was almost obliterated. But from the carnage of those dark days arose a new type of human being. The survivors had been altered, mutated by the magic that the dragons had brought back to the world. These Changed humans now lived far longer than the old race. Infections and diseases were a thing of the past. People barely aged once they reached adulthood. They were stronger than before, more agile and better able to defend themselves against the...

"There is a field beyond right and wrong. I will meet you there." Rumi In the beginning, there was not a sound, nor a word, but a call. Not from the mouth, nor from the sky but from the Heart itself. A trembling within the stillness. A shimmer in the silence. A recognition not of something new, but something remembered. The mystics call it Ishq, the burning love. The physicists call it force, energy, relation. But deeper still beneath all names lies the primordial resonance that pulses between all things.

One ship, two oceans, and a "ghost" that refuses to mind its own business... Addi thought working a cruise to Alaska with her best friends would be smooth seas and starry nights. But when they answer a distress call and find an abandoned freighter with a frozen body aboard, the real trouble begins. Soon, passengers are whispering about a ghost haunting the ship, and a cranky businessman vanishes. But Addi doesn’t believe in ghosts—she knows something, or someone, is behind the eerie sightings. With bff's Cece and Sam at her side, Addi’s racing to uncover the truth before rumors sink ...

A deal nearing its end. A decision she must make. And a truth that will change everything. Living with Gage has introduced Eva to a world of passion and intimacy she never thought she'd ever find herself in. Her plans are falling seamlessly into place, and for the first time, her life feels almost perfect. But time is running out. Their 30-day deal is coming to a close, and with it, secrets about Gage begin to surface. What awaits her at the end of the deal? Will their romance survive the deadline, or will it end with it?

PLANTING SEEDS OF DOUBT… In the final novella of the Seasons series, NY Times bestselling author Kate Collins brings the beloved characters from New Chapel back to the page like never before. Fall has arrived in New Chapel, Indiana, and life has never been better for local florist Abby Knight Salvare and her handsome private eye husband, Marco, until a missing person’s case puts our two hometown heroes at odds, showing signs of stress in an otherwise perfect marriage. Town busybody Sylvie Freeman is certain that her twin brother has gone missing, although everyone in her family is ...

Sometimes the brightest love stories begin in the coldest places. Jack Merritt was supposed to be a star. Now he’s just another injured hockey player banished to the minor leagues — this time in Coldhaven, Alaska. Bitter and alone, he has no intention of getting involved in the quiet rhythms of a town that feels like the end of the world. Nora Lin is an astrophysicist who prefers stargazing to small talk. She’s content with the solitude of the Coldhaven Observatory and has no use for cocky athletes… especially the one whose truck breaks down outside her lab during a snowstorm. But ...