The other day hubby and I shook hands with a gentleman who is going to do some work for us in the yard. He is going to write up a contact of course, but the handshake sealed the deal. Is it just an older generation thing that a handshake means so much, or does the newer generations feel this way as well? Once we shook on it, it was a done deal, and all parties knew it. I have always been fascinated by the importance of shaking hands on a deal. We often say the handshake seals the deal. What if aliens visited us and was learning about sealing deals, but also heard the saying “Sealing it with a kiss” they could easily get confused. AWKWARD!

The House (Armstrong House Series Book 1)
by A. O’Connor
4.2 Stars (4,171 Reviews)

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Betrayal, deceit, revenge, obsession – one house, one family, three generations

Can a house keep secrets?

1840’s – When Lord Edward Armstrong builds the house for his bride, Anna, the family is at the climax of its power. But its world is threatened when no heir is born. Anna could restore their fortunes, but it would mean the ultimate betrayal. Then the Great Famine grips the country.

1910s – Clara finds life as lady of the manor is not what she expected when she married Pierce Armstrong. As the First World War rages, she finds solace in artist Johnny Seymour’s decadent circle. Then the War of Independence erupts and Clara is caught between two men, deceit and revenge.

Present Day – When Kate Fallon sees the house it is love at first sight. She and her tycoon husband Tony buy it and hire the last Armstrong owner, architect Nico, to oversee its restoration. As Kate’s fascination with the house grows, she and Nico begin to uncover its history and the fates of its occupants in centuries past. But then, as her husband’s business empire faces ruin, Kate realises that they are in danger of losing everything.

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Beachside Murder (Sharpe & Steele Mystery Series Book 1)
by Maisy Marple
4.2 Stars (1,062 Reviews)

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Welcome to the sun-soaked shores of Casper Cove, where the salty breeze carries secrets and mysteries just waiting to be unraveled. Meet Lucinda Sharpe, a fearless and no-nonsense Private Investigator with a knack for solving the town’s quirkiest crimes. With her loyal sidekick, Steele — the dog she inherited and who’s as sharp as she is — Lucinda dives headfirst into the heart of the action.

When the festive atmosphere of the Fourth of July fireworks is shattered by the shocking murder of a young woman on the beach, Lucinda is called in to crack the case. As she navigates the sun-drenched sands and colorful characters of Casper Cove, she must untangle a web of clues while keeping her wits about her. But there’s a catch: she finds herself in a race against the town’s Police Chief, and their rivalry adds an extra spark to the investigation.

Will Lucinda be able to piece together the puzzle before it’s too late? And can she manage to work alongside the local police, or will their clashing personalities create more trouble than triumph?

Join Lucinda and Steele in this delightful first installment of the Sharpe & Steele Mystery Series, where coastal charm meets thrilling intrigue. Grab your beach towel and prepare for a cozy mystery filled with twists, laughter, and a dash of romance!

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The Complete Heart Healthy Air Fryer Cookbook
by Elizabeth E. Wright
4.3 Stars (156 Reviews)

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Master Heart-Healthy Cooking with Your Air Fryer with 1500 Days of Easy and Nutritious Meals with 28-day Meal Plan

Crave delicious, heart-healthy meals without the guilt?

Do you dream of indulging in crispy, flavorful dishes without sacrificing your heart health?

The Complete Heart-Healthy Air Fryer Cookbook unlocks a world of flavor with air-fried goodness. This all-in-one guide empowers you to create tasty dishes packed with flavor and good-for-you ingredients.

From crispy, golden fries to juicy salmon and veggie-loaded fajitas, discover recipes that satisfy your cravings while keeping your heart happy. Easy-to-follow instructions and nutritional information make healthy eating a breeze.

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Rogue Agent (A Star Nation in Peril Book 1)
by Skyler Ramirez
4.4 Stars (1,337 Reviews)

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She was his protector. Until he betrayed them all. Now he’s dead — and the secrets buried with him may ignite a war.

Heather Kilgore is the deadliest assassin in the Fringe, a fearsome agent for her King and star nation. But when a high-profile defector is found dead outside the embassy on a contested world, Heather is pulled back into a past she’d tried to forget. Her orders are simple: find out why her name was in the dead man’s pocket. But nothing is simple in a galaxy of shifting loyalties and buried truths.

As the stakes escalate and alliances blur, Heather must confront enemies on both sides of a centuries-old conflict, and she may be the only hope of stopping a war. But for her, this one is personal, and she’ll do whatever it takes to complete her mission and find out why she was betrayed.

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The Green House
by Dan Lawton
4 Stars (188 Reviews)

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The green house is more than a greenhouse.

Seven flowers, seven colors, seven meanings, and one 37-year-old secret — the green house is the keeper of it all. Its creator, Girard Remington, is a fragile elderly man whose life was shattered by a tragedy nearly four decades ago. And when tragedy strikes again — this time to his beloved wife, Miriam — he struggles to cope.

The pain of the two interwoven tragedies drives Girard to places of his psyche he desperately tries but is unable to escape. As the only place that offers him solace and tranquility, he turns to the green house as his savior from the regret and the agony and the heartache — and with it, he discovers the power behind it not even he knew existed. And if he listens closely enough, he may be offered the greatest miracle of all — hope for a second chance.

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