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Sourdough can be tricky, but can easily be mastered with lots of practice. I tried to include the most important parts of making sour dough bread and baked items into this book. Sour dough is very healthy and a great addition to your families daily diet. Sourdough contains fiber and prebiotics, which feed good gut bacteria and can improve digestion.

One big dream. One little fairy. One last chance. Lina only wants one thing in life; to be a Christmas fairy. The problem? Her magic can be a little wild, and she has an addiction to candy canes. With her big heart, she is determined to make her dream come true. In this short story collection, follow Lina from her childhood, through her school years, and into adulthood. Every stage in her life brings new trials to overcome.

We’ve been sold a hollow myth of dimples and a chubby baby face. The true Cupid is no cherub; he is a gilded plague. His arrows don’t spark romance; they carry a fever that rots the mind. There is no grace in his archery, only the copper tang of blood and a fixation so violent it consumes everything it touches. In this forgotten chapter of the Hellenistic world, the God of love and desire stalks the streets of Rome with a quiver full of poison.

In Winterberry Hollow, a dark event is an annual tradition, concealed beneath the garland and lights. The secret belongs only to the wealthy founding family's elders. Their grandchildren receive a letter, a chilling invitation from a shadowy figure by the name of Father Christmas. A chance to be put back on the "Nice" list, to be given all the goodness those of pure heart receive. But it's a dangerous and intense trail to gain entrance onto the list. And the punishment is just as dark.

Aetheria — a slow-burn horror saga about memory, place, and a thing that learns when we listen. When amateur explorers awaken a dormant force in the ruined Blackwood Asylum, the building doesn’t stop at haunting: it rewrites reality. From institutional rot to a single, corrupted town and then outward into the world, the Aetheria entity turns landscapes into living nightmares that feed on memory and sanity.

The Smart Shopper’s Anti-Inflammatory Grocery Guide transforms how you shop, cook, and feed your family without confusion, overwhelm, or wasted time. This system takes you aisle by aisle, showing how to spot hidden inflammatory additives in packaged foods and swap them for cleaner, budget-friendly options. Instead of relying on brand lists or specialty items, it gives tools that work in any store, on any budget.

A steamy, slow-burn F/F office romance where fashion isn’t the only thing being stripped back. Zara Bennett thought assisting a fashion heiress would mean Paris flights and press passes. Instead, she’s fetching triple-shot lattes for a woman who speaks in clipped commands and doesn’t seem to like anyone—especially not her. Astrid Vale is the icy face of her mother’s global fashion empire. Untouchable. Unflappable. Unbearably attractive. But Zara? She’s stubborn, sarcastic, and refuses to shrink herself to fit into Astrid’s carefully tailored world.

A wayward dream... A misfit fairy... One last chance for a Merry Christmas… Violet Hawkins moves to the big city to follow risky dreams. Recovering from devastating loss, Violet expects a bleak Christmas. Her happiness has faded with her Christmas spirit, and there appears no hope for its return in time for the holiday. A Christmas Fairy named Lina appears after a wish on a magical ornament. Never having an adult client before, she wonders if she's being punished for her latest mistake.

After she recovers from a vicious attack, Nelly's best friend moves away to follow his dreams, leaving her to put the pieces of her life back together alone. Can she find love while staying true to who she really is?

October is oranges and pumpkin spice. Ghouls on porches and dead leaves underfoot. It’s fall break for college students and kids alike. a season of cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and carefree nights. That’s what Maple thought she was signing up for. She imagined a week of pumpkin spice lattes at her part-time job at Willow Blends and being reluctantly dragged to dorm parties by her wild twin roommates, June and Fern. But after one of those parties, everything changes.

In the shadows of Crow’s Nest, a decadent bakery pulsing with secrets, honey isn’t just sweet — it’s a weapon. When disgraced pastry chef Elodie Vaughn is hired to perfect a mysterious honey cake, she expects redemption. Instead, she meets Jasper Crowe: a beekeeper, a kingpin, and the architect of a dark empire hidden beneath sugar and gold. Drawn into Jasper’s sticky web of seduction and control, Elodie discovers that every swirl of honey hides a confession, every bite conceals a sting.

Raised during the Great Depression and coming of age during WWII, this poignant story follows a brother and sister who, though bound by shared past, yearn for very different futures. Left on their own for much of their childhood, they develop an unshakable bond and resilience to face life’s challenges head on. Through years of separation and personal struggles, their connection endures, proving that ties of family are as enduring as the roots from which they grow.

Carolina Hayes isn’t just another barista behind the counter at Caffè Inferno—she’s an undercover agent on a mission to dismantle a criminal empire steeped in smuggling, secrets, and scorched loyalties. Her target: Marco Moretti, the enigmatic café owner whose imported beans mask something far more dangerous than caffeine.

The impulsive nature of Azazael often landing them all in dire straights. With a long standing blood feud between Azazael and Lucifer as well as with his own father Azazael only makes his own life more difficult when he repeats the offense that once found him exiled from Ruin entirely.

After a grueling shift at her local Starbucks, Jane Lovette returns home to a nightmare: her house ransacked, her father bleeding on the floor, the work of the local mafia. In an instant, Jane’s life spirals into chaos. Forced into the seedy underworld of a strip club to pay off her father's debts, she dances in the shadows, under the leering eyes of the most depraved men. Just when she believes she’ll never escape, a tall, striking rival mafia leader walks into her personal prison. Their eyes meet across the room, and in that moment, Jane realizes she might have just found her savior.

Librarian Wren Holloway has always found comfort between the shelves of Kanewood’s sleepy library until a rowdy midnight drag race pulls her into the orbit of Officer Dean Maddox, the tattooed cop with a gravel rough voice and a past that refuses to stay boxed away. One late night noise complaint ends the racket on her street, yet it sparks a far louder storm inside Wren’s heart and inside Dean’s guarded conscience.

"Harmonious Homes: Integrating Crystals for Wellness and Style" is a captivating and comprehensive guide that immerses listeners in the enchanting world of crystals and their influence on interior design. This book showcases how crystals can be seamlessly integrated into living spaces. By offering practical tips and insights, it empowers listeners to harness the innate energy of crystals to create balanced, harmonious, and visually stunning environments within their homes. This indispensable resource beautifully illustrates the transformative power of crystals.

The battle with Michael and the Archangels is over, Samayael now possess The Source but already one of the most diabolical entities in the universe is making plans in the shadows. The children of Samayael and Eleyana also make their debuts in the final chapter of Twisted Tales and Bloodstained Love Stories. But again, there is more to come.

Ravenna Garnett's heart is torn between duty and desire in a world where love defies the laws of the vampire court. Her forbidden love for a human has led her to a harrowing trial, but they make a daring escape with her loyal men at her side. Yet freedom is fleeting as they are ambushed by a ruthless alliance of witches and werewolves, hell-bent on eradicating the vampire race. As war erupts around them, tragedy strikes—Alexander, her newfound human love is fatally wounded, leaving Ravenna with an agonizing choice: save her kind or protect the heart that ignited her rebellion.

Living a dye-free life involves making conscious choices about the foods you consume and the products you use. Educating yourself about common harmful dyes, such as Red 40 and Yellow 5, can help facilitate better decisions for a healthier home and lifestyle.