I love my new pup Rosie. I love my new pup Rosie. I have to keep saying that as I am cleaning her mouth and paws off from the third plant of mine that she eaten. Including one hard to fine plant. ERG!!!! The plant itself isn’t rare, it’s just a salvia, but it’s a color I don’t see too often. Hopefully I will be able to take a cutting from it and grow a replacement. Rosie is certainly keeping me busy. She is a rascal of a dog. She for sure is on Santa’s Naughty list. Don’t worry. Santa’s Naughty Dog list isn’t like the human Naughty list. They are still considered good dogs, they just are sure to get sturdier toys. HA!
Honest John Raises Cain (Honest John Churchfield Mysteries Book 2)
by Michael Dell
Genre: Mystery
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*** WINNER: 2019 BEST INDIE BOOK AWARD (MYSTERY) ***
With an intellect as sharp as his right cross, Honest John Churchfield is the second-best detective in 1890s London. Unfortunately, Sherlock Holmes casts an enormous shadow. The first Honest John Churchfield novel, Honest John Raises Cain chronicles Churchfield’s investigation into the disappearance of Lowry Cain, a famous musician with a crippling opium addiction. Cain’s wife Lily, an aspiring singer herself, hires Churchfield to find her husband and thrusts him into a deceitful world featuring jealousy, greed, and an ax-wielding madman.
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First Alien
by Maddie Marzola
Genre: Science Fiction
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A mysterious landing.
A mind-controlling alien.
Two women battling each other for the fate of the world.
When an alien spaceship lands in Southwest England, there will be consequences for those caught in the web spun by the creature waiting inside.
Lucy Campbell, a sly and arrogant thief, quickly forms an alliance with the Skaara – but is she selfishly pursuing her own agenda, or is this a desperate attempt to keep herself and her brother safe?
Agent Stephanie Davis is sent to investigate, but she soon finds it hard to trust anyone with a mind-controlling alien on the loose.
First Alien is a fast-paced, enthralling alien encounter novel
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The Leopard Tree
by Lisa Brochu, Tim Merriman
Genre: Women’s Fiction | Children’s eBooks | Contemporary Fiction
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Three orphans from Kenya stow away on an airplane to embark on a desperate quest to meet the Secretary General of the United Nations in New York City and deliver a message they hope will help millions of homeless and hurting children in Africa. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz becomes their guidebook as they journey alone across the United States. The trio–one with HIV, one blind amputee, and one who hasn’t spoken for years after watching her family slaughtered–find themselves embroiled in a situation beyond their imaginations as they get close to meeting their goal.
The Leopard Tree won the Best Young Adult Fiction Award in 2008 with Writer’s Digest International Self-published Competition and a Third Place EVVY in the Fiction Division of Colorado Independent Publisher’s Awards in 2008. This book was written with the hope of raising awareness of the millions of people in Africa who suffer the effects of malnutrition,malaria, HIV/AIDS, and the unspeakable atrocities associated with armed conflicts.
Lisa Brochu and Tim Merriman have spent the last four decades helping people connect with our global natural and cultural heritage. This is their first work of adult fiction, but they have several other non-fiction books in print. Through their books and speaking engagements, they hope to help others to know more and do more about the daily challenges in meeting basic needs that face tens of millions of people in developing nations.
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Mystery on Hidden Lane: An utterly gripping cozy mystery novel (An Eve Mallow Mystery Book 1)
by Clare Chase
Genre: Mystery | Thrillers
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When Bernard Fitzpatrick drowns in a river close to his home, the village mourns a tragic accident… and amateur sleuth Eve Mallow is on the case.
Obituary writer Eve is looking forward to her new assignment, as well as spending a few days in the sweet little village of Saxford St Peter, walking the country lanes with her beloved dachshund Gus. But it turns out that it’s Bernard’s death that she’ll need to investigate, not his life. On the day she arrives, news breaks that the world-famous cellist was the victim of a grisly murder. Could this quaint English village be hiding a dark secret?
As Eve starts to interview Bernard’s friends and colleagues, she finds that he’d ruffled more than a few feathers. In fact, from the landlords of the Cross Keys Inn to his own seemingly devoted secretary, there’s barely a person in town who doesn’t have some reason to hate him… is one of the friendly villagers really a cold-blooded killer?
Eve hoped Saxford St Peter would be the perfect escape from her busy city life. But there is darkness even in the most sunlit of settings. And when a second body is found, Eve realises she’s spoken to every single suspect. Her notebook contains all the clues she needs. But will she be able to crack the case and identify them… before they realise she’s on their trail and make her their next target?
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Elizabeth: A Sweet & Inspirational Christmas Romance (Mail-Order Brides of Cowboy Creek Book 1)
by Jovie Grace
Genre: Religion & Spirituality | Historical Fiction | Religious & Inspirational Fiction
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A lonely soldier, a few interfering friends, and the mail-order bride contract they wheedle him into signing — just in time for Christmas!
Elizabeth Byrd’s friends beg her to join them in Cowboy Creek as a mail-order bride. At first, the former battlefield nurse is scandalized by the idea of marrying a man she’s never met, but the war has taken everything from her — her brothers, too many friends to count, and her fiancé. There’s nothing left for her in Atlanta but more heartache.
Seeking peace and solitude, Captain David Pemberton retreats to his hunting lodge in Texas the moment the war is over. However, the ranchers in Cowboy Creek don’t see fit to leave a widowed soldier alone during Christmas. Insisting he’s grieved long enough, they dare him to join them on a holiday venture to acquire wives for them all — a dare he accepts in a weak moment.
He never dreamed he’d recognize the woman who steps off the stagecoach to claim his hand in marriage.
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The Rugged Trail of Vengeance: A Historical Western Adventure Book
by Derek Levine
Genre: Romance | Literature & Fiction | History
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Hal Alcott has all he ever asked for in his life; a ranch in the small town of Lumberton, a caring wife, and his beloved young son. Suddenly his world turns upside down when one day he returns home to find his son unconscious and his wife disappeared. Soon, it is revealed to Hal by an alarming letter that his wife has been kidnapped by no other than his own flesh and blood, his outlaw cousin. Not wasting a second, Hal vows to find Emma and bring her back home no matter the cost.
A living hell that surpasses even his worst nightmares…
Luckily for Hal, he will not be alone in his mission, as Jane, Emma’s friend, convinces him to let her join this risky pursuit. In addition to her being a good teacher, Jane is good with a gun, leaving Hal impressed with her wit and talent. When their investigation leads them down a dark, treacherous path, they have to act quickly if they are to make it back to Lumberton alive.
A dangerous trail of violence, blood, and death…
Mystery and murder will ride with Hal and Jane in a twisting and turning road of revenge, secrets and betrayal. When it comes down to survival, there will only be one choice left; shoot or die. Will Hal and Jane complete the most dangerous mission of their lives? Will they manage to serve justice before they are gunned down in cold blood?
A pulse-pounding drama, which will make you turn the pages with bated breath until the very last word. A must-read for fans of Western action and romance.
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Dutch Oven Cooking: More Easy Dutch Oven One-Pot Meal Recipes (Dutch Oven Cookbook)
by Louise Davidson
Genre: Crafts, Hobbies & Home
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Cooking with Dutch ovens makes food taste so good! Prepare easy one-pot meals in a Dutch oven that your family will love!
Simply put, a Dutch oven is just a big heavy pot with a lid. The lid is tight fitting, which allows the pot to retain moisture, heat, and flavor. The material used to make Dutch oven is usually cast iron or aluminum or enamel makes it possible to use your Dutch oven on the stovetop to fry, boil, grill, brown, and in the oven, to braise, bake, and slow cook, making it the most versatile pot in your kitchen.
The many advantages of a Dutch oven include:
Versatility. Because you can use it on the stovetop and in the oven, you can cook in it almost any way you want – boil, fry, broil, bake, stew, etc.
It is pretty. Many models come in colorful designs that dress up kitchen shelves and tables. It has a vintage look. Dishes can be brought straight to the table without the need for a serving dish.
It is durable. Many owners have had their Dutch ovens for decades and, except for some discoloration and minor chipping, their pots still work like new.
It is energy efficient. The thick walls made of cast iron and the tight-fitting lid help distribute heat evenly and retain it, even after the pot has been removed from the heat source.
It makes food more healthy and delicious. The tight lid helps keep in the flavors, and the steady heat makes meat super tender. The enamel lining also prevents any undesirable reactions between acidic food and metal.
It makes cooking easy. Because you can go straight from stove top to oven, a lot of messy and time-wasting steps are eliminated from the cooking process.
It is the ideal cooking tool for camping trips.
Inside, you’ll find:
A short history of the Dutch oven
Advice on buying, cooking with and maintaining your Dutch oven
Delicious breakfast recipes such as the Buttery Berry Breakfast Treat and the Blueberry Dutch Fiesta
Nutritious beef recipes such as the Rosemary Veggie Beef Roast and the Mushroom Beef Stew
Wholesome pork and lamb recipes like the Pork Paprika Roast and the Braised Dutch Oven Lamb with Olives
Satisfying chicken and poultry recipes such as the Chicken and Rice Casserole and the Zucchini, Corn, and Turkey Stew
Delightful fish and seafood recipes like the Dutch Oven Chorizo Mussels and the Spicy Shrimp Meal with Fresh Herbs
Tasty vegetarian and side recipes like the Dutch Oven-Baked Lentils and the Quick and Easy Cheesy-Ravioli-Veggie Casserole
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