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Chasing Moonbeams in Merriment Bay by Emily Harvale Chasing Moonbeams in Merriment Bay  by Emily Harvale Genre:  Women’s fiction / rom com Standalone and Book 2 in Merriment Bay series Estimated Page Count -  275 Cat has found true happiness in Merriment Bay. Will a discovery in Devon Villa change that? Cat Devon is finally with the love of her life – and she couldn’t be happier about that. But discovering the identity of her real dad and the fact she has two half-brothers was a shock. Getting to know her new family is now a priority. Kyra Devon is only eighteen, but she’s more mature than her mum in many ways and is coping far better with everything that’s happened. Kyra knows what she wants and unlike Cat, she’s not going to let opportunities slip away. Mary Devon has regained her daughter and her granddaughter, but she’s grieving for her mother, and also for the loss of the love she thought she’d found. Putting on a brave face may not

KILLER DEADLINE "Lauren Carr's books are never boring, that's for sure. They entertain, give us a good mystery to dig into, keep the reader guessing, give us a few good laughs and make us eager for the next book. Warning: Lauren Carr's series are addictive, so be ready to read more than just one book!"  - Laura Fabiani, Library of Clean Reads   Book Details: Book Title :  Killer Deadline ( A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery) by Lauren Carr Category :  Adult Fiction (18 +),  232 pages Genre :  Mystery/Cozy Mystery Publisher :  Acorn Book Services Release date:    April 23, 2020 Content Rating : G. This is a true cozy mystery. No sex. No on-stage violence. No swearing. Just good clean fun! "Here we go! Carr is a master storyteller who always offers a plot full of twists and turns, a bit of humor to offset the dark, and a unique cast of characters. In Killer Deadline that cast includes - handsome Ryan, her first love (who i

Join us for this tour from Apr 13 to May 1, 2020!                    Book Details: Book Title :  Perils and Pearls: In World War II, a Family's Story of Survival and Freedom from Japanese Jungle Prison Camps by Hulda Bachman-Neeb Category :   Adult Non-Fiction, 190 pages Genre :  Memoir / Japanese History Publisher :  BristleCone Press Release date:    September, 2019 Content Rating : PG: T here are mentions of decapitation and ugly jail or camp scenes and murder. No bad words, no expletives, no drug use and no drinking. "The story of our Dutch family being ripped apart isn't unique. Millions suffered beyond description during the war. However, today, I have the opportunity to share our story with others so that they may know just how priceless their freedom is. That is my sincerest wish in bringing this book to the general public."  - Hulda Bachmann-Neeb Book Description: In World War II much of Asia fell under Japanes

Perils and Lace: A Ghostly Fashionista Mystery (Ghostly Fashionista Mystery Series) by Gayle Leeson  Perils and Lace   Perils and Lace: A Ghostly Fashionista Mystery Cozy Mystery 2nd in Series  Publisher: Grace Abraham Publishing   Number of Pages - 212 (approx.)   Digital ASIN: B086KXY34W A murderer outwitting a quirky flapper ghost? Seams unlikely! Budding retro fashion designer and entrepreneur Amanda Tucker is thrilled about making costumes for Winter Garden High School’s production of Beauty and the Beast. But when the play’s director Sandra Kelly is poisoned, Amanda realizes there’s a murderer in their midst. She’s determined to keep herself and the students safe, so when her ghostly fashionista friend Max suggests they investigate, Amanda rolls up her sleeves and prepares to follow the deadly pattern… Set in a small grouping of storefronts with a neighborly feel, much of the action in this book center around the local high school. Amanda, our main c

Diver's Paradise by Davin Goodwin Synopsis: After 25 years on the job, Detective Roscoe Conklin trades his badge for a pair of shorts and sandals and moves to Bonaire, a small island nestled in the southern Caribbean. But the warm water, palm trees, and sunsets are derailed when his long-time police-buddy friend back home, is murdered. Conklin dusts off a few markers and calls his old department, trolling for information. It’s slow going. No surprise, there. After all, it’s an active investigation, and his compadres back home aren’t saying a damn thing. He’s 2,000 miles away, living in paradise. Does he really think he can help? They suggest he go to the beach and catch some rays. For Conklin, it’s not that simple. Outside looking in? Not him. Never has been. Never will be. When a suspicious mishap lands his significant other, Arabella, in the hospital, the island police conduct, at best, a sluggish investigation, stonewalling progress. Conklin qu

Can she save herself from a witch's fate? Praise for  The Wheelwright's Daughter: 'It's a gripping story and such accomplished writing. I really enjoyed every moment of working on it.'  Yvonne Holland, editor of Philippa Gregory and Tracy Chevalier Find it on Goodreads Martha is a feisty and articulate young woman, the daughter of a wheelwright, living in a Herefordshire village in Elizabethan England. With no mother Martha's life is spent running her father's meagre household and helping out at the local school whilst longing to escape the confines and small-mindedness of a community driven by religious bigotry and poverty. As she is able to read and is well-versed in herbal remedies she is suspected of being a witch. When a landslip occurs - opening up a huge chasm in the centre of the village - she is blamed for it and pursued remorselessly by the villagers. But can her own wits and the love of local stablehand Jacob save her from

  Join us for this tour from Apr 13 to Apr 24 ,  2020 ! Book Details: Book Title :  CRACK THE CODE: 10 Proven Secrets that Motivate Healthy Behavior and Inspire Fulfillment in Men Over 50 by Louis Bezich Category :  Adult Non-fiction 18 yrs +,  302 pages Genre :  Men's Health / geared towards Men Over 50 Publisher :  Somo Press, LLC Release date:    November 2018 Content Rating :  G: No sex, violence, or bad language. Written for men over 50, or their wives. Book Description: "Crack The Code" presents an unconventional, motivation-based approach to health for men 50 and over. Ten strategies for creating and maintaining inspiration for a healthy lifestyle are advanced from a platform of survey research, interviews and the author’s personal experiences. Primary audiences for the book are men over 50 and the people that love them; their wives, partners, children and grandchildren. Additional audiences include health care providers, insurers