Snowflakes and love are in the air in this sweet Christmas romantic comedy set in Finland. When Zoe is stuck working with her arch-enemy, Max, in Santa’s Village over the holidays, she thinks things can’t get any worse. But when Max convinces her to pretend that they’re a couple, Zoe quickly realizes that this is going to go down in the books as the worst Christmas ever. Having to fake being Max’s girlfriend isn’t easy, especially when he’s constantly flirting with every other woman beside her. All Zoe wants to do is clobber him over the head with a giant candy cane. But as they spend more time together, Zoe sees a more vulnerable side of Max that almost makes her forget why she hates him so much. Will the spirit of the Christmas season soften Zoe’s heart and help her realize that what she feels for Max isn’t fake after all? If you like quirky characters, happily ever afters, and mischievous elves, you’ll love Zoe and Max’s story. Want more hilarious travel adventures and romance? Check out the other standalone books in the Smitten with Travel series: Smitten with Ravioli – Ginny’s story set in Italy Smitten with Croissants – Mia’s story set in France Smitten with Strudel – Isabelle’s story set in Germany Smitten with Candy Canes – Zoe’s story set in Santa’s Village, Finland Smitten with Baklava – Olivia’s story set in Greece Smitten with Caviar – Jasmine’s story set in Monaco Note: This novella was originally published as part of the Love, Laughter & Happily Ever After romantic comedy collection.
Love is on the menu in this sweet romantic comedy set in Italy. Ginny's Italian cooking course was supposed to be a peaceful escape from her troubles. But when she meets Preston, an infuriating know-it-all history professor, she quickly realizes her past has come back to haunt her. The last thing Ginny needs is for Preston to find out who she really is. Her plan seems foolproof—assume a fake identity and keep her distance from the pretentious jerk. But when they’re forced to work together, Ginny starts to see a different side of Preston. She’s torn between her desire to reveal who she really is and her fear that she’ll lose everything in the process. Will Ginny be able to trust Preston with her heart, or will love turn out to be the ultimate recipe for disaster? If you like quirky characters, happily ever afters, and the occasional drooling cat, you’ll love Ginny and Preston’s story. Want more hilarious travel adventures and romance? Check out the other standalone books in the Smitten with Travel series: Smitten with Ravioli – Ginny’s story set in Italy Smitten with Croissants – Mia’s story set in France Smitten with Strudel – Isabelle’s story set in Germany Smitten with Candy Canes – Zoe’s story set in Santa’s Village, Finland Smitten with Baklava – Olivia’s story set in Greece
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • Celebrated food blogger and best-selling cookbook author Deb Perelman knows just the thing for a Tuesday night, or your most special occasion—from salads and slaws that make perfect side dishes (or a full meal) to savory tarts and galettes; from Mushroom Bourguignon to Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe. “Innovative, creative, and effortlessly funny." —Cooking Light Deb Perelman loves to cook. She isn’t a chef or a restaurant owner—she’s never even waitressed. Cooking in her tiny Manhattan kitchen was, at least at first, for special occasions—and, too often, an unnecessarily daunting venture. Deb found herself overwhelmed by the number of recipes available to her. Have you ever searched for the perfect birthday cake on Google? You’ll get more than three million results. Where do you start? What if you pick a recipe that’s downright bad? With the same warmth, candor, and can-do spirit her award-winning blog, Smitten Kitchen, is known for, here Deb presents more than 100 recipes—almost entirely new, plus a few favorites from the site—that guarantee delicious results every time. Gorgeously illustrated with hundreds of her beautiful color photographs, The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook is all about approachable, uncompromised home cooking. Here you’ll find better uses for your favorite vegetables: asparagus blanketing a pizza; ratatouille dressing up a sandwich; cauliflower masquerading as pesto. These are recipes you’ll bookmark and use so often they become your own, recipes you’ll slip to a friend who wants to impress her new in-laws, and recipes with simple ingredients that yield amazing results in a minimum amount of time. Deb tells you her favorite summer cocktail; how to lose your fear of cooking for a crowd; and the essential items you need for your own kitchen. From salads and slaws that make perfect side dishes (or a full meal) to savory tarts and galettes; from Mushroom Bourguignon to Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe Cake, Deb knows just the thing for a Tuesday night, or your most special occasion. Look for Deb Perelman’s latest cookbook, Smitten Kitchen Keepers!
This humorous cozy mystery collection includes six full-length novels, two novellas, and one short story. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you’ll love the Mollie McGhie mystery series! Prequel – Robbery at the Roller Derby When Mollie joined a roller derby team, she thought she only needed to worry about were bumps and bruises. But when something valuable is stolen from the locker room, she decides to investigate and find the culprit. As Mollie pursues her investigation, not everyone is thrilled when she asks one too many questions. Can Mollie skate her way out of danger, or will her nosiness be the death of her? Book 1 – Murder at the Marina When Mollie’s husband, Scooter, presents her with a dilapidated sailboat for her anniversary, she’s less than impressed. When she discovers a dead body on board, things get even worse. Poking her nose in where it doesn't belong, Mollie finds herself drawn into the tight-knit community living at Palm Tree Marina in Coconut Cove, a small town on the Florida coast. Book 2 – Bodies in the Boatyard Scooter’s latest hare-brained scheme to move on board their boat isn’t exactly Mollie’s dream come true. When someone is murdered in the boatyard, it becomes a total nightmare. Mollie takes matters into her own hands and investigates the mysterious death along with her adorable feline companion, Mrs. Moto. Book 3 – Poisoned by the Pier Mollie thought she had enough problems to deal with when her husband threw out all of her chocolate and junk food. But when someone is poisoned during a cake baking competition, she’s thrust into another murder investigation. In between getting ready for her first sailing race and cheating on her diet, Mollie and her cat, Mrs. Moto, uncover clues, interview suspects, and do their best to avoid rutabagas. Book 3.5 – Buried by the Beach When Mollie agreed to help at a charity event, she thought her biggest worry would be having to wear a ridiculous pirate costume. But when she finds a mysterious envelope addressed to her, she realizes she has a bigger problem to deal with—figuring out what the clues inside mean and clearing an elderly woman’s name. Book 4 – Dead in the Dinghy Mollie is excited about the Coconut Cove regatta. She’s looking forward to sailing to Destiny Key, enjoying the Fourth of July festivities, and dressing her cat, Mrs. Moto, up in adorable costumes for her hubby’s crazy new YouTube channel. Instead, they lose the race, get caught in a dangerous storm, and find a dead body in their dinghy. Book 5 – Shooting by the Sea When Mollie attends the grand opening of her friend’s nail salon, she’s looking forward to getting a manicure and sipping on champagne. The event is going great until Mollie discovers a dead body nearby and her friend’s brother is arrested for murder. Book 6 – Overboard on the Ocean When Mollie went on a cruise to the Bahamas, she wasn’t expecting someone to fall overboard. Convinced that foul play was involved, Mollie sets out to prove that it was murder. During her investigation, Mollie uncovers an investment scam that her husband almost got sucked into and discovers exactly how boring maritime law is. Book 7 – Murder Aboard the Mistletoe When Mollie attends a Christmas party aboard the Mistletoe, she was planning on sipping eggnog, decorating a nautically themed tree, and opening presents. But when someone is killed on board the boat and Santa Claus is arrested, Mollie is thrust into the middle of a murder investigation.Can Mollie discover whodunit before someone else ends up dead?
Cloak-and-dagger shenanigans are on the agenda in this sweet romantic comedy set in Germany. When Isabelle took a job working on a European riverboat, the last thing she expected was to be recruited by a covert spy organization. Enter Erich—a devastatingly handsome German guy who reminds her of James Bond, though the organization he works for is more along the lines of Get Smart. Their IT department is the worst, their intel is rarely right, and the woman who’s in charge . . . well, let’s just say she’s scarier than the bad guys. If Isabelle’s past has taught her anything, it’s that you should never trust a man who trades in secrets for a living. But how can she say no to saving the world, even if she’s in danger of losing her heart? If you like quirky characters, happily ever afters, and zany spy capers, you’ll love Isabelle and Erich’s story. Want more hilarious travel adventures and romance? Check out the other standalone books in the Smitten with Travel series: Smitten with Ravioli – Ginny’s story set in Italy Smitten with Croissants – Mia’s story set in France Smitten with Strudel – Isabelle’s story set in Germany Smitten with Candy Canes – Zoe’s story set in Santa’s Village, Finland Smitten with Baklava – Olivia’s story set in Greece
Opposites attract in this geeky and sweet romantic comedy set in France. When Mia first met Pierre, she thought he was just a hot French waiter. Turns out he’s a smooth-talking billionaire! Mia learned the hard way not to trust rich guys. But when she finds herself in Paris, unemployed and homeless, Pierre comes to her rescue, and she’s forced to overlook the fact that he’s loaded. Mia tries to resist Pierre’s charms, but when she discovers they have a shared love of all things science fiction, her defenses start to crumble. Mia begins to wonder if a relationship with Pierre can work, despite their vastly different backgrounds. Can a small-town American girl from the wrong side of the tracks and a cosmopolitan French guy with a geeky sense of humor find happiness together, or will the dark forces in the universe tear them apart? If you like quirky characters, happily ever afters, and nerdy humor, you’ll love Mia and Pierre’s story. Want more hilarious travel adventures and romance? Check out the other standalone books in the Smitten with Travel series: Smitten with Ravioli – Ginny’s story set in Italy Smitten with Croissants – Mia’s story set in France Smitten with Strudel – Isabelle’s story set in Germany Smitten with Candy Canes – Zoe’s story set in Santa’s Village, Finland Smitten with Baklava – Olivia’s story set in Greece
This collection includes Books 4-6 of the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. Check out this fun cozy mystery series with plenty of goofy humor, an adorable cat, and a reluctant sailor turned amateur sleuth. You’ll laugh out loud from start to finish following Mollie McGhie’s sailing adventures. Spoiler alert: You’ll seriously be craving chocolate by the time you finish reading! Book #4 – Dead in the Dinghy What would you do if your husband became obsessed with turning your cat into an internet sensation? Mollie McGhie is excited about the Coconut Cove regatta. She’s looking forward to sailing to Destiny Key, enjoying the Fourth of July festivities, and dressing her cat, Mrs. Moto, up in adorable costumes for her hubby’s crazy new YouTube channel. Instead, they lose the race, get caught in a dangerous storm, and find a dead body in their dinghy. Book #5 – Shooting by the Sea What would you do if your hubby had a celebrity crush? When Mollie McGhie attends the grand opening of her friend’s nail salon, she’s looking forward to getting a manicure and sipping on champagne. The event is going great until Mollie discovers a dead body nearby and her friend’s brother is arrested for murder. Book #6 – Overboard on the Ocean What would you do if your hubby decided to hand over your life savings to a con artist? When Mollie McGhie went on a cruise to the Bahamas, she wasn’t expecting someone to fall overboard. Convinced that foul play was involved, Mollie sets out to prove that it was murder. During the course of her investigation, Mollie uncovers an investment scam that her husband almost got sucked into and discovers exactly how boring maritime law is.
What would you do if your husband decided to hand over your life savings to a con artist? When Mollie McGhie went on a cruise to the Bahamas, she wasn’t expecting someone to fall overboard. Convinced that foul play was involved, Mollie sets out to prove that it was murder. During the course of her investigation, Mollie uncovers an investment scam that her husband almost got sucked into and discovers exactly how boring maritime law is. In between tracking down clues and questioning suspects, Mollie also has to help a friend plan her wedding, not to mention getting her own boat ready to set sail. Can Mollie discover who the killer is, or will she end up in a watery grave of her own? Overboard on the Ocean is the sixth book in the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and loads of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Spoiler Alert: You’ll be humming “Here Comes the Bride” by the time you’re finished reading! The Mollie McGhie series is now complete. Each book can be read as a standalone, but you might have more fun if you read them in order. -Robbery at the Roller Derby (prequel novella) -Murder at the Marina -Bodies in the Boatyard -Poisoned by the Pier -Buried by the Beach (short story) -Dead in the Dinghy -Shooting by the Sea -Overboard on the Ocean -Murder aboard the Mistletoe (Christmas novella)
This collection includes the first three books of the Mollie McGhie sailing mystery series. Check out this fun cozy mystery series with plenty of goofy humor, an adorable cat, and a reluctant sailor turned amateur sleuth. You’ll laugh out loud from start to finish following Mollie McGhie’s sailing adventures. Spoiler alert: You’ll seriously be craving chocolate by the time you finish reading! Book 1 – Murder at the Marina What would you do if your hubby got you the worst anniversary present ever? When Mollie’s husband, Scooter, presents her with a dilapidated sailboat for her anniversary, she’s less than impressed. When she discovers a dead body on board, things get even worse. Poking her nose in where it doesn't belong, Mollie finds herself drawn into the tight-knit community living at Palm Tree Marina in Coconut Cove, a small town on the Florida coast. She uncovers a crime ring dealing in stolen marine equipment, eats way too many chocolate bars, adopts a cat, and learns far more about sailing than she ever wanted to. Book 2 – Bodies in the Boatyard What would you do if your hubby announced that he wanted to sell your house, do some serious downsizing, and move onto a rundown sailboat? Scooter’s latest hare-brained scheme to move on-board their boat isn’t exactly Mollie’s dream come true. When someone is murdered in the boatyard, it becomes a total nightmare. Mollie takes matters into her own hands and investigates the mysterious death along with her adorable feline companion, Mrs. Moto. While she searches for clues, she meets more of the quirky characters who live in Coconut Cove, learns about sea turtles, overcomes her fear of public speaking, and, of course, eats way too many sugary treats. Book 3 – Poisoned by the Pier What would you do if your hubby decided that the two of you should go on an extreme diet? Mollie thought she had enough problems to deal with when her husband threw out all of her chocolate and junk food. But when someone is poisoned during a cake baking competition, she’s thrust into another murder investigation. While she tries to identify the killer, Coconut Cove’s annual boating festival is in full swing. In between getting ready for her first sailing race and cheating on her diet, Mollie and her cat, Mrs. Moto, uncover clues, interview suspects, and do their best to avoid rutabagas.
When Mollie McGhie agreed to help out at a charity event, she thought her biggest worry would be having to wear a ridiculous pirate costume. But when she finds a mysterious envelope addressed to her, she realizes that she has a bigger problem to deal with—figuring out what the clues inside mean and clearing an elderly woman’s name. Will Mollie be able to solve the mystery and find the hidden treasure before someone else does? Buried by the Beach is a standalone short story in the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and loads of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Note: An earlier version of this short story was originally published in the cozy mystery anthology, Mystery Follows Her. This edition has been expanded to include an epilogue and bonus material. The Mollie McGhie series is now complete. Each book can be read as a standalone, but you might have more fun if you read them in order. -Robbery at the Roller Derby (prequel novella) -Murder at the Marina -Bodies in the Boatyard -Poisoned by the Pier -Buried by the Beach (short story) -Dead in the Dinghy -Shooting by the Sea -Overboard on the Ocean -Murder aboard the Mistletoe (Christmas novella)
