YAY! They came in the mail yesterday and I am on my way to growing a rare and totally awesome plant. At least I think I am. I’m pretty sure I planted seeds yesterday. Last week I had seen an article about these black succulents that were just so beautiful. Unfortunately they are super rare, so when I went searching for them it took me almost a full 3 minutes to find the seeds on Etsy for $3.50, plus $3.75 shipping & handling. Ya… Anyway, I think the seeds came yesterday, and I think I planted them. They were so tiny I had to have my son look in the package to tell me if there were ten seeds floating around in it. He was not entirely sure, but we both went through the motion of dropping the seeds in the tiny pot filled with soil. The seeds came from a highly rated and reviewed seller, so I feel pretty confident that I got seeds. So the journey begins. It will take 1 to 3 months before they will germinate… IF they germinate. You can bet if they do I will be feeling pretty awesome. If they don’t, well… I am out the price of a sandwich. You are going to hate me when I say this, but I am hoping for them to be Christmas gifts. Planning ahead!

Shot Through the Tart (Apple Orchard Cozy Mystery Book 7)
by Chelsea Thomas
4.6 Stars (39 Reviews)
Genre: Humor & Satire | Mystery, Thriller & Suspense | Mystery

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***Star Actor Shot Dead During Performance***

Everyone thought the murder was part of the play at first…
… but the actor never stood up to take a bow.

The killer planned the murder well. Except for one tiny detail…

Miss May and Chelsea were in the audience. Now they’re hungry for justice. So they grab their wacky friend Teeny and pursue the case.

The clues the girls find are shocking. Could this murder have something to do with Chelsea’s past? Why are there mysterious junk removal guys destroying evidence all over town?

And what will happen during the second performance of the play?

As Chelsea and Miss May get closer to the truth they realize their own lives are in danger. Will they survive an attack by the killer? And will Chelsea finally get closure on her turbulent childhood?

You’ll love book seven in the apple orchard cozy series because it features delicious food, it’s got lots of laughs, and it’s filled with suspense.

“The perfect read for a cozy night in!”

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Star Shroud (Ascension Series Book 1)
by Ken Lozito
4.4 Stars (465 Reviews)
Genre: Science Fiction | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Thrillers

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They’ve been watching us for hundreds of years.
Now they need our help.
Earth is not safe.

Zack is good at finding things, but when he discovers a global conspiracy, life as he knows it is over. Sometimes the truth doesn’t set you free. It traps you instead.

Kept secret for 60 years, the discovery of an alien signal forces an unlikely team to investigate a mysterious structure discovered in the furthest reaches of the solar system. Join the crew of the Athena, Earth’s most advanced spaceship on the ultimate journey beyond our wildest imagining.

Strap yourself in. The Star Shroud is the first book in this action-packed space opera series. Readers describe them as “a cross between David Weber and John Ringo.” If you like space opera adventure stories with clever heroes, impossible situations, and chilling discoveries, then you’re in for a fun nonstop thrill ride.

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Orphan Train Escape: The Orphan Train Series (Hearts On The Rails)
by Rachel Wesson
4.6 Stars (660 Reviews)
Genre: Historical Fiction | Literature & Fiction | Women’s Fiction

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Bridget Collins is in dire straits – she needs to get out of New York, fast. With two young siblings under her wing, her options are limited.
Her priest sends her as an outplacement agent on the orphan trains that run from New York to out west.
With almost forty orphans under her care, she’s relieved fellow and more experienced outplacement agent Carl Watson, is there to guide her. But Carl is dealing with his own trauma and finds it difficult to handle the pain the orphans are dealing with.
Through tears and laughter, everyone on the orphan train has a lesson to teach about love, life and loyalty. And Bridget finds a new, unexpected calling. Every child deserves a happy home and Bridget is determined to do whatever it takes to ensure that happens. No matter what the cost…

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The Color of Greed (Raja Williams Mystery Thriller Series Book 1)
by Jack Thompson
4.3 Stars (168 Reviews)
Genre: Mystery | Literature & Fiction | Action & Adventure

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Murder is never simple.

When the young husband of a wealthy California heiress is found dead on his yacht, Raja Williams and his partner head to Los Angeles. Their investigation leads to the ruthless Chinese mafia, a depraved human trafficking ring and a cover-up that may go as high as the governor’s mansion.

As more bodies pile up, Raja and Vinny find themselves targeted by a powerful enemy with much to hide, and must race to uncover the truth before everyone involved, including the two of them, ends up dead.

Brilliant. Fearless. Unstoppable. Raja Williams is a private detective who is relentless in his pursuit of justice. Neither the dark, tragic anti-hero nor the James Bond super-hero type, Raja uses his intuitive genius and penetrating empathy to unravel mysteries. His sixth sense for evil gives him headaches and steers him straight into trouble. Readers have described him as “a cross between Dirk Pitt and Alex Cross.”

Raja’s partner, Vinny Moore, is a gorgeous hipster geek who prefers hacking computers to haute couture. Vinny once worked for the U.S. government until she purposely made herself more trouble than they could handle so they would cut her loose. She loves to push Raja’s buttons with the hipster lingo she is constantly picking up on the internet. Despite her teasing, Vinny is Raja’s best friend.

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California Dreamin’ Collection (A Timeless Romance Anthology Book 11)
by Multiple Authors
4.5 Stars (119 Reviews)
Genre: Literature & Fiction | Romance | Contemporary Fiction | Women’s Fiction

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In the sweet novella TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE by Heather B. Moore, Gwen uses her wedding photography business to keep her life simple and focus on something other than her own broken heart. When Jack, a guy too handsome for his own good, helps her clean up after a photoshoot, then asks her out, she doesn’t know if she can handle dating again. But Jack’s charm wins her over, and she agrees to meet him for dinner. The more she gets to know Jack, the more she likes him, but everything about him seems too good to be true.

GONE FISHING, a charming novella by Kaylee Baldwin, follows Claire as she tries to convince her dad to leave his start-up company as a boat guide and come back home to Colorado. He’s the only one who can defend Claire against her domineering mother. But when she arrives at the San Diego harbor, she’s met with more than one surprise. First, that her dad is truly living his dream and has never been happier, and second, she’s unexpectedly attracted to his business partner, Miguel.

In THE PIER CHANGES EVERYTHING, an enchanting novella by Annette Lyon, Alexandria has one last task to perform for her late husband, who died much too young: scatter his ashes in the Pacific Ocean. She goes to the Santa Monica Pier to do just that, but her plans get sidetracked after meeting Michael and feeling an immediate connection to him. They grab lunch, and the more time they spend together, the more they discover that they have in common — including past romantic hardships. As the day wears on, Alexandria begins learn that her heart just might be able to find love again.

In Jennifer Moore’s captivating novella A HERO’S SONG, AnneMarie’s career as a romance novelist is skyrocketing and her agent books her on a late night talk show. The host gets her to admit that she was in love once, with a guitar player. Moments after her segment, Lance Holden appears on the same stage, to perform his newest song. Is it a terrible coincidence? AnneMarie hasn’t seen Lance ever since he broke her heart ten years ago, and she has refused to think about him again. Their lives are worlds apart, but as Lance tries to reconcile with AnneMarie, she finds herself taking a second chance.

In STAY WITH ME, an endearing novella by Shannon Guymon, Jolie moves to L.A. to take on a nanny position for the summer, since apparently having a degree in art doesn’t translate to getting a job as a graphic designer. When Fitz, the family’s chauffeur, picks her up at the airport, she wonders if every man in LA is model-gorgeous. When Jolie meets her two charges, she finds them adorable and needy. But it’s harder to hold onto her job than she thought with a hostile Mrs. James and her spoiled brother. Fitz becomes both the silver lining of her job and the man who just might convince her to stay in L.A.

In the delightful novella, A PLACE TO CALL HOME, by Sarah M. Eden, Ada is the best realtor around. The best. She prides herself in matching each client with the house that will fit all of their needs. She hasn’t failed yet. So when Craig hires her to find him the perfect condo for him and his son, Ada is up for the challenge. What she may not be prepared for is her unforeseen attraction to Craig, her immediate attachment to his nine-year-old son, and her heart telling her that it’s okay to take another chance.

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