Synopsis "Claire Cook has a perfect life. Married to the scion of a political dynasty, with a Manhattan townhouse and a staff of ten, her surroundings are elegant, her days flawlessly choreographed, and her future auspicious. But behind closed doors, nothing is quite as it seems. That perfect husband has a temper that burns as … Continue reading The Last Flight by Julie Clark
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Vanilla Beaned (Cupcake Bakery Mystery #8) by Jenn McKinlay
Synopsis "Melanie and Angie are taking a gamble by opening their first franchise of the bakery, and where better to hit the jackpot than Vegas? Holly Hartzmark is a former showgirl who's looking to bring Mel and Angie's sweet treats to Sin City, but Mel isn't so sure she's ready to hand her recipes over … Continue reading Vanilla Beaned (Cupcake Bakery Mystery #8) by Jenn McKinlay
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Synopsis "For the Owens family, love is a curse that began in the 1600s, when Maria Owens was accused of witchery for loving the wrong man. Hundreds of years later, in 1960s New York City at the cusp of an ever-changing world, Susanna Owens knows that her three children are dangerously unique. Difficult Franny, with … Continue reading The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Dark Chocolate Demise (Cupcake Bakery Mystery #7) by Jenn McKinlay
Synopsis "Scottsdale, Arizona, may not be the liveliest place on earth, but it's never been as dead as this. The first annual Old Town Zombie Walk is announced, and Mel, Angie, and the Fairy Tale Cupcake crew are donning their best undead attire to sell some horror-themed desserts to the hungry hordes. But fun turns … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Demise (Cupcake Bakery Mystery #7) by Jenn McKinlay
A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams
Synopsis "Memorial Day, 1938: New York socialite Lily Dane has just returned with her family to the idyllic oceanfront community of Seaview, Rhode Island, expecting another placid summer season among the familiar traditions and friendships that sustained her after heartbreak. That is, until the Greenwald's decide to take up residence in Seaview. Budgie and Nick … Continue reading A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams
Flying Witch by Chihiro Ishizuka (Volume 10)
Synopsis "As summer continues, Makoto takes a trip back home to Kanagawa. However, her time there won't be all fun and games. She and her friends have to solve the mystery of a temple that appears to be cursed with constant daily rain. Before long, they find the culprits, but a communication issue may just … Continue reading Flying Witch by Chihiro Ishizuka (Volume 10)
Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson
Synopsis "Savannah Cade is a low-level editor at Pennington Publishing, a prestigious publisher producing only the highest of highbrow titles. And while editing the latest edition of The Anthology of Medieval Didactic Poetry may be her day job, she has two secrets she's hiding. One: She's writing a romance novel. Two: She's discovered the Book … Continue reading Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson
Blue Diary by Alice Hoffman
Synopsis "When Ethan Ford fails to show up for work on a brilliant summer morning, none of his neighbors would guess that for more than thirteen years he has been running from his past. His true nature has been locked away, as hidden as his real identity. But sometimes locks spring open, and the devastating … Continue reading Blue Diary by Alice Hoffman
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Synopsis "Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, … Continue reading Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Mastering the Process: From Idea to Novel by Elizabeth George
Synopsis "As the author of twenty-four novels, Elizabeth George is one of the most successful - and prolific - novelists today. In Mastering the Process, George offers readers a master class in the art and science of crafting a novel. This is a subject she knows well, having taught creative writing both nationally and internationally … Continue reading Mastering the Process: From Idea to Novel by Elizabeth George