My pup is worried. I think it might be time for a spa day for him. Trim nails, bath and brushing. I know he knows I am thinking about doing this because I keep staring at him. Either that or he thinks I am hungry. He is nervous.
The Lost One: A Russian Legacy
Penelope Haines
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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She is an orphan, independent, unattached and free of any personal ties. So why is Purdie Davis, an unexceptional nurse from New Zealand, receiving unsolicited gifts? Nothing ordinary but unusual, valuable antiques that must have a story behind them. Purdie doesn’t know their source, and has no idea of their significance. Is she wrong to find this attention menacing? A romantic saga spanning three generations, The Lost One begins as Kyril Komarov flees Moscow, escaping the Russian Revolution. The story crosses the globe as Purdie learns about her family and of the treasure entrusted to their protection at the dawn of the twentieth century, a treasure that now could put Purdie’s own life in danger. Balanced between the past and the present, with history, intrigue and fabulous Russian treasure, The Lost One unfolds one family’s legacy
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Mantle: The Return of the Sha
Gary Bregar
Genre: Fantasy | Teen & Young Adult
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An innocent world threatened. A king desperate to save his queen. A young girl realizes her immense power. In a world rooted in magic, Lizabet Abbot was seemingly born without any magical gifts of her own — a circumstance unheard of in her kingdom. She is an outcast in her own land, with few friends to call her own. But when her sister is kidnapped by minions of the evil kingdom of Skite, Lizabet sets out with two companions on a quest to save her. It is during their journey, while in the face of danger, that Lizabet discovers she does have a magical gift — one more powerful than anyone could have imagined. It is a gift that may save her sister, her king, and her kingdom. Gripping and filled with wonders, Mantle rouses the senses, and brings life to a world of magic and intrigue.
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Sea of Strangers (Nurses of New York Book 1)
Amelia C. Adams
Genre: Historical Fiction | Westerns
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Jeanette Peterson left behind the man who loves her to go to nursing school in New York, promising to come back in six months and marry him. His love is the only thing that sees her through the trials ahead. When the time comes to make the toughest decision of all, will she choose justice or mercy out of many shades of gray? From Amelia C. Adams, bestselling author of the Kansas Crossroads series, comes this novella about one girl’s desire to follow her dreams and the man who encourages her from miles away.
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Scottsdale Heat: a romantic light-hearted murder mystery (Laura Black Mysteries Book 1)
B A Trimmer
Genre: Romance | Mystery | Women’s Fiction
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Take one devastatingly handsome Scottsdale police detective. Add one outrageously sexy female investigator who only wants to save the world. Introduce her to the gorgeous bad-boy of the local crime family. Mix in a dose of murder, a pocketful of diamonds, and a handful of Russian mobsters… And you’ve got yourself some SCOTTSDALE HEAT .
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The Verde Sanctuary
L.W. Samuelson
Genre: Teen & Young Adult | Humor & Satire | Science Fiction
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Seeking refuge from the police, an unusual suspect finds himself on a ranch in Northern Arizona. An old rancher takes him in and teaches him how to wrangle cattle. The refugee learns to break horses and gains notoriety as a horse whisperer. Soon the stranger and rancher develop a deeply abiding friendship. The old man and his wife come to depend on Travis as they age and become helpless. They devise a plan to deed their ranch to him until their daughter finds out. She allies herself with a wealthy land owner and together they try to prove the old rancher and his wife are incompetent and that Windy, the daughter, should be given power of attorney for her parents. As the battle ensues, the old couple’s health deteriorates. Who will prevail in Travis’s attempt to find sanctuary? Is blood thicker than water or do those who care for you constitute family? This story, at times poignant, at times humorous, explores family, ranch life, and a friendship between two people from different worlds.
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Leo Tolstoy’s family recipe book
Sergei Beltyukov
Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine | History
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“Leo Tolstoy’s family recipe book” Inspiring and original French and Imperial Russian recipes that will transport your taste and imagination back to a grandiose bygone era. How to quickly gain a reputation of an exceptional housewife? Aesthetics, fancy table layout, complex dishes, rituals and entertainment… Bad news: this is not enough. Good news: there is always a secret ingredient. And it can be found in this book. This is not just a collection of Leo Tolstoy’s wife’s cooking recipes. This is a direct ticket to a far-away place with a wonderful atmosphere. Sophia Tolstaya created new breakfast, lunch and tea-time menus. The earl’s home was frequented by guests, and Leo himself had special affinity to food in different periods of his life. All Sophia’s recipes created over many years, all her little secrets were collected by her brother Stepan Bers. He reworked Sophia’s diaries, her letters, her recorded conversations with the cook. In 1874, Stepan made a present to his sister and published “The Cookbook” in a single copy. As the time passed, the book, initially created as a joking collection, evolved into a unique source of inspiration, a source of special knowledge. First of all, this book is about the intricacies of Russian and French cuisines. Today, these recipes cannot be recreated without special research. Not only have we lost the old ways of cooking particular products, but also lost the understanding of taste combinations. Want to hear excited voices praising your work? Open the book at page 13, take the first recipe and get going. Another unobvious effect of this book is the transformation of any dull party into your favorite scene. Tolstoy’s fans know very well that food and eating in his legendary novels are treated very delicately, and the very act of eating is like a parallel storyline. You can now easily organize a dinner in Anna Karenina Kitty’s style, or host a warm and hearty dinner in the Rostovs family style. It is so important that you break out from the mundane gastronomic routine, surprise your friends, give your holiday a touch or a royal feast, feel the power of love and family traditions. Why don’t you do it by following the advice and recommendations of the worthiest of all wives and mothers – the great Sophia Tolstaya? Each lunch as an adventure. Each dinner as a journey. Each dish as a separate object for discussion and recollection. Let’s ask again, where does the reputation of a good housewife come from? In equal proportions – a local supermarket around the corner, your readiness to do something special, and this recipe collection as a gift from the great. You are offered an endless number of scenarios for dinners with family, friends, mundane or festive. All you need to do is to start cooking and enjoy the process. And even if you look at the very end of it, the story will be just as good, or even better. And that’s a sign of a real masterpiece.
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