True story: I am going to try exercising today. Creeeeeeeek… SNAP! Well, that was fun. Gonna try again tomorrow.

Better with Friends (The Kaleidoscope Girls Book 1)
by Kimberly Diede
4.3 Stars (76 Reviews)
Genre: Literature & Fiction

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Life is hard, but friends make it better.

Jackie Turner has never felt so invisible. As a top performer, the forty-eight-year-old is shocked when she’s passed over for a promotion at work. Has she become irrelevant? It’s a bitter pill, but she vows to keep her disappointment to herself as she travels back home to Minnesota for her thirty-year high school reunion. She deserves this unspoiled time to reconnect with her oldest and dearest friends.

Their special friendship kicked off at summer camp when five young girls bonded over butterflies, a troubling accusation, and a simple craft project. They dubbed themselves the Kaleidoscope Girls, and not even their turbulent high school years could tear them apart.

They promised to stay close, but life can thwart even the best of intentions.

Decades later, Jackie realizes she needs her lifelong friends now more than ever. Who better to turn to for advice on navigating the highs and lows of midlife? Her career feels stale, her nest is empty, and her father is fighting a battle he can’t win. She needs a fresh start, and together with the rest of the Kaleidoscope Girls, Jackie will hit the road and experience what it feels like to have fun again.

Experience the magic of female friendships in Better with Friends, the first book in The Kaleidoscope Girls women’s fiction series. Let Kimberly Diede, best-selling author of the popular Celia’s Gifts Whispering Pines series, give you a glimpse into the early years and bring you along as the next chapters unfold for these five amazing women. Their future journeys will be even richer, thanks to old friends.

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Locked Away (DCI Alice Candy Book 1)
by B. A. Spicer
4.2 Stars (460 Reviews)
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In this thrilling page-turner, Ellie, a resourceful and determined young woman, finds herself locked in a cellar with no way out. With time ticking by, and danger looming, Ellie must use her wits to outsmart her captor. Meanwhile, DCI Alice Candy works to unravel the mystery of Ellie’s abduction and locate her before it’s too late. As Ellie fights to survive and take control of her own destiny, she must master her fears and harness the strength to break free from her captor’s grasp. Full of suspense and unexpected twists, this gripping novel will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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One Summer Day (PROSPERITY RANCH Book 1)
by Heather B. Moore
4.5 Stars (700 Reviews)
Genre: Romance | Contemporary Fiction

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She’s desperate to start over. He represents the past she wants to leave behind. But falling in love is never about logic.

USA Today bestselling author Heather B. Moore welcomes you to Prosperity Ranch! Macie’s divorce has left her at rock-bottom, and she uproots everything and takes her young daughter to visit Prosperity Ranch for the summer. Every kid deserves to know her grandparents, right? Macie hopes for some healing time, even if she is staying at her ex in-laws ranch. What she isn’t expecting is her ex-husband’s brother, Holt Prosper, to fit every ideal she’s ever hoped for in a man.

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The White Rose Rent: Katherine, Daughter of Richard III (Medieval Babes: Tales of Little-Known Ladies Book 4)
by J.P. Reedman
4.1 Stars (1,228 Reviews)
Genre: Biographical | Historical Fiction

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The Tudor Era has dawned. Richard III lies in a shallow grave at Greyfriars in Leicester and Henry Tudor sits upon an uneasy throne. Richard’s illegitimate daughter, Katherine Plantagenet, wife of one year to William Herbert, Earl of Huntingdon, struggles to find her path in the strange new world of Tudor England. Only fifteen years old, she fears her husband will put her aside due to her relationship to the deposed King. Frightened and alone, she recalls the events of her younger years, when Richard, Duke of Gloucester took her and her half-brother John to be raised at Sheriff Hutton Castle. Days when it seemed a baseborn girl could reach dizzying heights… Days of happiness before her father took the crown, before her cousins Edward and Richard vanished from the Tower of London, before beautiful Elizabeth of York danced in gold at the Christmas Feast of 1484 and started rumours flying…

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The Hobby Farm Murders: In Minnesota (The Shirley Steele Murder Mysteries)
by Kathy Cohen
3.9 Stars (87 Reviews)
Genre: Humor & Satire | Mystery

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What could be more perfect for retired banker Shirley Steele than moving from Nebraska to Minnesota and settling on a hobby farm near her son and daughter-in-law? No matter that the place needs a little updating. Bobby will put his fledgling carpenter skills to the test, and she’ll get to spend lots of time with him — plus get to know his bride, Kierston!

Well, that was the plan.

Unfortunately, winter rears its ugly head, Bobby has a problem staying on task, and her neighbors are not exactly what she expected.

Oh, and suddenly a body appears on her property.

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Cast Iron Cookbook: From Stove to Table, Quick & Easy, Everyday Cast Iron Recipes
by Louise Davidson
4.4 Stars (112 Reviews)
Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine

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Everyday cooking with the most versatile pan in your kitchen! Cast iron skillets have survived the test of time and makes every meal taste so much better.

The number of dishes one can cook with cast iron cookware and the ease of doing so are simply amazing. They also turn out delicious and cleaning up is a breeze. Yes, the cast iron pan is truly ancient, having been with us for centuries; but it’s no wonder it’s still around! It is the most versatile pan in your kitchen: from grilling meats and preparing the most outstanding breakfasts to simmering soups and stews on the stovetop or roasting and baking in an oven, the cast iron delivers incredible flavors. No wonder it was our grandmothers’ favorite pan.

This cookbook presents kitchen-tested recipes that you won’t be able not to love. Aside from steaks, there are hearty, one-pot power breakfasts, pilafs, paellas, main dishes, light snacks, marvelous vegetarian fare, and even decadent desserts!
All recipes include a detailed ingredient list, easy-to-follow preparation steps, and nutrition facts. You’ll also be able to learn about the cast iron pan’s history as well as pointers on how to care for it, so you always get the best results. The cast iron itself lends a rustic decorative appeal in this age of shiny, modern cookware. See your guests’ eyes open in amazement when it’s placed on the dining table, straight from the oven!

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