Too many sweets spoil the murder . . . Harvest, Ohio, is a long way from New York City, where Bailey King left a coveted job as a head chocolatier to take over Swissmen Sweets, her Amish grandparents' candy shop. Now, while caring for her recently widowed grandmother, she plans to honor her grandfather's memory by entering the annual Amish Confectionery Competition. But between lavender blueberry fudge and chocolate cherry ganache truffles, Bailey may have bitten off more than she can chew when the search for a missing pot-bellied pig turns up a body suffering from sugar overload—the fatal kind . . . A candy maker from a neighboring town who wanted Englischer Bailey disqualified for being an outsider, Josephine Weaver died from an allergy to an essential licorice ingredient. The suspects include: Josephine's niece, a young woman going through her rumspringa, or running around time, and Bailey herself. Now it falls to... Views: 8
One of the most prominent and prolific designers and architects of the late twentieth century, Michael Graves is best known for his popular product designs, including the world-famous Alessi whistling-bird teakettle, and controversial buildings, such as the Portland Building in Oregon, Humana Building in Kentucky, and Dolphin and Swan Hotels at Walt Disney World, Florida. Graves was widely seen as the leading voice of postmodernist architecture, which reintroduced human scale, color, and, sometimes, playful forms into the stark white vocabulary of modernism. Following a devastating illness that paralyzed him from the chest down, Graves became a tireless designer and advocate of improved health-care products and facilities before his sudden death in 2015. Shortly before this, he began a series of interviews with journalist Ian Volner, which form the basis of this biography of a remarkable designer. Volner also conducted numerous interviews with Graves's family, patrons, colleagues,... Views: 8
After waking up in a Confederate hospital, Yankee soldier Tucker quickly realizes that his arm is not the only thing missing—he's also lost his memory. With little more than raw instinct to follow, Tucker embarks upon a journey through a war-torn countryside in hopes of finding himself again. Rich with historical detail and vivid in its portrayal of a desperate—yet hopeful—man, Sheriff Tucker will resonate with those intrigued by the United States Civil War. Views: 8
A wedding, a kidnapping, and a werejaguar on the hunt!Five years ago Gemma gave her heart and soul to a fellow werejaguar only to have him disappear.Now Hunter has come back and kidnapped her on her wedding day in order to make her his again, and he will tempt, tease and taunt her body to the heights of hedonistic pleasure to get exactly what he wants. . .His to Reclaim from New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Shelli Stevens is a paranormal suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This story includes a hot alpha male and the woman he claims as his own.*Intended for mature readers*(2009) Kensington, Original title: Sexy Beast #7, His to ReclaimWhat readers are saying..."...a good, strong story about a pair of jaguar shifters..." ~Kathy DaviePerfect for fans of Kate Douglas, Lisa Renee Jones, and Anitra Lynn McLeod Views: 8
Born in the Caribbean, Philomena Jones is abandoned by her mother and left to the mercy of her grandmother, who, after raising eight children and grandchildren, is not capable of dedicating herself to another child. Love-starved, Philomena is easy prey for the island's new pastor. She leaves home for America, hoping to find her mother, but ends up drifting and battling mental illness.Relocated to a supportive housing facility, Philomena meets a diverse cast of women who, despite their wildly differing backgrounds and difficulties, share one common bond; their history of abuse. In this most unexpected of places, will Philomena finally find the family she has been longing for? Views: 8
