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Thelma’s Song by Afton Locke
Thelma Waters moves to Oyster Harbor for a peaceful life—avoiding singing and men to forget her wild youth and addiction to fame. When Tom Lewes—Oyster Harbor’s remaining bigot—hires her as a lounge singer to save his failing restaurant, he stirs up more than her old talent. His obsession with profits reminds her of every man who used her. His grief over his daughter’s death intensifies when restaurant renovations uncover a shocking secret. As soon as Oyster Harbor restores what Thelma has craved for so long, her dreams of family are ripped away. Is Tom be the answer or her biggest heartache?
Journey of the Heart by Stephanie Burkhart
James DiMera returns to his home in California after World War II, only to find out he’s lost his farm. His way of life gone, James becomes a journeyman, selling Bibles, looking for a sense of purpose. But after the loss of his dream, what can there before him?
Rachel Santori’s family winery is in trouble. She’s looking for someone to trust. When Rachel meets James, she can’t deny how he touches her lonely heart and soul with his kindness the way he comes to her aid. How long has it been since she had someone to depend on? Can James find a place of belonging in Rachel’s life? Can love mend both their weary hearts?
Lust Holiday / Vice House by Thomas Ramirez
It was the night of the big Hollywood orgy. Aleta and Derek slipping separately away. Hollywood had remodeled Aleta, turned her into a creature of lust, a wanton plaything. And then Derek understood what was happening, and he raced to the carnal house to claim his wife and settle a few scores. The orgy was in full swing, but then no one knew there was a dead girl upstairs, out of the way of the sin set!
The solemn occasion of his father’s funeral doesn’t seem quite right to Rory Foran. There is something evil, which first manifests itself in the form of a beautiful blonde who turns up in his bedroom . . . and who has been brutally tortured in the bargain. First, Rory had to find the answer to the big riddle: how does the once lumber-rich family continue to exist as if the big money were still rolling in? There must be something bringing in evil money, and he must find out what that abomination is. And what of his mother? Is she wrapped up in the maze of shame, this degraded means through which he must search out the truth?
Sadie’s Surrender by Afton Locke
After her husband leaves her for another woman, Sadie Johnson feels unattractive. Unable to face a dreary future of shucking oysters and living with her critical mother, she dreams of being a businesswoman. But in 1936, opportunities for women of color in Oyster Island are limited.
An oysterman at heart, Henry Rockfield would rather sail than run the local branch of his brother’s oyster company. He’s not happy about belonging to the town Klan either, but he’ll do anything to keep the peace and help his family.
When sassy Sadie proves she can run the plant, he can’t resist putting her secretly in charge so he can return to the sea. But when desire resurrects a tragic mistake from his past, he learns business and pleasure are a dangerous mix. When racial conflict hits home, forcing them to choose between love and duty, will Sadie surrender?
Bloody Marys: Sanguine Solutions for a Slew of Situations by Judy Bennett @bloodymaryment
No matter what kind of day you’ve had or what kind of night you have planned, there’s a Bloody Mary to match your mood. From recipes to history to movies for any Bloody occasion, discover the culture behind the concoction. Dress your drink in pearls of knowledge and snark; there’s more to that toothpick than olives! And do it alongside the mothers of the masterpiece—the women of yesteryear who knew: the kiss of tomato on a clean, white apron means a good time is just around the corner.
