The threat of a confrontation with the Born is looming, but first, the residents of Greenlawn Hall must help one of their own. His biggest mistake… Two centuries ago, the angel, Daniel, was captivated by the gifted clairvoyant, Emmaline Waters. Unable to be with her, he chose to watch over her from afar, protect her, and keep her safe. He failed. In a desperate attempt to save her, he irrevocably changed her life, and his interference led to dire consequences for both of them. Insurmountable odds… Emmaline’s second sight has become a tormenting curse, isolating her in a prison of loneliness. Desperate to be set free, she seeks the one being who could save her – Daniel. But as their paths converge once more, Emma soon learns that the one thing she craves is the one thing he can never give her. As the residents of Greenlawn rally around their friend, they strive to nurture the growing bond between Emma and Daniel in hopes she’ll find salvation in love. Will their matchmaking efforts work to save her? Or will their attempts only drive Emma deeper into despair?
With its uplifting and heartwarming story, Cassandra's Angel brings an inspiring message of self-empowerment to children of all ages. It seems like everyone--her mother, her teacher, even other girls and boys--is telling Cassandra that she just can't do anything right, whether it's tidying her room or painting a picture. No wonder she feels misunderstood and alone! But then she meets a very special angel who shares a secret that will help Cassandra shine brightly--and light up the world.
“Walking into Jack’s Wife Freda feels like a big, warm hug. Maya and Dean serve food you want to eat, anytime, any day. Though I’ll never stop parking myself at their restaurants, I can’t wait to re-create their favorites (and mine) at home.”—Jessica Seinfeld, bestselling author of Deceptively Delicious, The Can’t Cook Book, and Food Swings From Jack's Wife Freda, the New York City neighborhood restaurants with a worldwide following, a gorgeously illustrated cookbook filled with beloved recipes for accessible, delicious, and inventive Jewish comfort-food cooking at home. Jack's Wife Freda, a pair of downtown restaurants whose signs bear the illustrated face of their namesake grandma, have become part of the epicenter of Jewish comfort-food dining in New York's Greenwich Village. With their communal, casual vibe and detailed coziness, the restaurants feel like home, and everyone--from the many local regulars to thousands of tourists just passing through--is greeted like family by owners Maya and Dean Jankelowitz, and their staff. And the food is another reason you never want to leave. A tempting and imaginative meld of Jewish immigrant traditions and recipes, the menu crafted by chef Julia Jaksic borrows from the Ashkenazi and Sephardic dishes of the Jankelowitz's respective childhoods, along with the flavors of South African and Israeli cooking. Fans line up on Carmine and Lafayette Streets each morning for a taste of the legendary spicy baked Shakshuka, Eggs Benny with Beet Hollandaise, or Rosewater Waffles with Honey Syrup. The bustling lunch crowd digs into classics like Matzoh Ball Soup, paired with new favorites like Peri-Peri Chicken Wings infused with African bird's eye chili, and Maya's Grain Bowl with Turmeric Tahini Dressing. Refreshing daytime drinks including Cantaloupe Juice and Nana Tea give way to a signature New York Sour at five o'clock, alongside an appetizer of Fried Zucchini Chips with Smoked Paprika Aioli or Haloumi with Grapes. Dinnertime brings delectable crowd-pleasers that home cooks will turn to again and again: Spiced Rack of Lamb with Herbed Israeli Couscous, Duck Tagine, and Freda's Fish Balls. Malva Pudding, Yogurt Panna Cotta with Rose Syrup and more are a perfect end to any meal. Good food enjoyed with friends and family is the foundation of Jack's Wife Freda, and Maya and Dean bring the same vibrant energy and love of great cooking and healthful eating to their first cookbook. Whether you live around the corner and pop in regularly for a favorite meal or look forward to an out-of-town visit, this beautifully illustrated and user-friendly book makes it easy to eat from Jack's Wife Freda all day, every day. Follow on Instagram @jackswifefreda.
The Vintage Tea Party Book embraces the style and class of the trendy London Vintage scene and illustrates how to beautifully recreate the tasty treats and classic styles at home - A unique mixture of recipes and feature spreads with accessible tips on hairstyling, makeup methods and tips on where to collect vintage china Angel Adoree cordially invites you to accompany her on a journey to create your perfect vintage tea party. Expect glamour, roses, rabbits, headscarves, foxes, teapots, crows, parlour games, cake stands, hair and make-up tips and, not forgetting, humongous amounts of magical tea party food that is fit for the Queen of England, and easy enough for you to make.
After losing her daughter Charlotte to a rare genetic disorder, life for Sukey Forbes is completely shattered. As devastated as she is, Forbes searches for ways to deal with her grief. She wants desperately to recover a full, meaningful life on the private island of Naushon where she and her family live. Forbes begins exploring her family's rich history of spiritual seekers, including her great-great-great grandfather, Ralph Waldo Emerson, who similarly lost a young child.
Waiting to Exhale meets Church Folk as five female attorneys do brunch each week to trade tales about their love lives, law firms, and the Lord! Meet Capri, an attorney at a top Houston firm. She seems to have it all together all the time until a seductive client topples her self-control. Then there’s Jermane, a devout Catholic who met her husband in law school and has never been with another man. But now her workaholic marriage is threatened by temptation. Angel, on the other hand, sees men merely as a means to sex. Her scorn for love of all kinds—godly or otherwise—is challenged by a serious health scare. Meanwhile, Jewel bases her dating choices on the size of a man’s bank account until she meets a new flame who causes her to reconsider her requirements. Finally, there’s Lexi, the link between the ladies, who provides sage advice while praying for Mr. Right. But what happens when depression hits hard? Through conversation and consolation, these dynamic characters provide one another with divine inspiration—encouraging readers to root for them along the way.
Are vampires real? Uncovering the truth would be the story of a lifetime. But it may just cost this journalist her life. Ashley Ryan has reached celebrity status with her hit documentary series, Tea With Monsters, but she’s craving a new challenge. A chance encounter with a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to a long-dead movie star – a woman with fangs – has her questioning everything. Could vampires truly exist? It could be the story of a lifetime. Following the woman home, however, may prove the biggest mistake of her life. Panther shifter, Adrian Lazar, is the guardian of a house full of supernaturals. A Lazar Panther has contained the secrets of Greenlawn Hall for over two hundred years and he refuses to see them exposed on his watch. It doesn’t matter that Ashley Ryan intrigues him with her quick wit and determination. There is too much at stake for him to be distracted by attraction. Because there are far more insidious creatures watching, and they’ll stop at nothing to keep their existence from being revealed.
The road trip from hell will change both their lives forever… She needed an escape… Fearing punishment from her maker for revealing forbidden secrets, former actress-turned-vampire, Vivian Page flees the sanctuary of Greenlawn Hall. But the world outside is more dangerous than she anticipated, and luck has abandoned her as she’s put through one trial after another. She would have welcomed a rescue if it hadn’t come from the one man who despises her. He was looking for a way out… Cursed with immortality, wolf shifter, Jules Kincaid has been teetering on the brink of insanity for years as his inner beast rebels against their unnatural state. The last thing he needed was to be charged with fetching home the petulant and spoiled vampire he hated. Surely the universe was testing him. But if it brought him closer to finding the one who had cursed him, he’d do it. After decades of avoiding each other, forced proximity is the last thing they want, but as enemies become lovers, it may prove the one thing they both need.
