Countdown To Spring

What if you had nothing to live for and nothing to lose…

Devastated after his wife and daughter disappeared in a mysterious plane crash, Jack Storm, former CIS extractor, is failing to keep it all together. When a crucial asset is trapped in Tehran, the agency has no choice but to bring their top agent Jack back into service. They assign him a nearly impossible mission, knowing he’s a ticking time bomb…

Sent in with a know-it-all rookie, despondent Jack is relentlessly hunted at every turn. If he is caught, he’ll be hanged by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard. But does Jack even care?

Double-crossed, alone, and with the clock ticking, Jack, now more furious than hopeless, focuses his rage. But what does he have left to sacrifice to ensure the asset makes it out alive?

The distant Scottish spa town of Ballater seems a world away from the stylish and familiar streets of Georgian Edinburgh, but recently married Hippolyta Napier is making a new life amidst its dark woods and pure, flowing waters. But suspicion, intrigue and death await both inside and outside her new home, and the forces of nature take few prisoners.

The first in the Ballater murder mysteries, set in Scotland.

Suddenly talking and walking upright, a stray tomcat in ancient Egypt becomes the young Pharaoh’s intimate and, when accused of his murder, time travels to New York City and learns how to raise him from the dead.

The cat is quick-witted, wisecracking narrator as well as free-spirited, ever-curious protagonist, and the story he tells is an exotic, imaginative, spell-binding tragicomedy. The novel interweaves feline and human, past and present, natural and supernatural. It contains numerous surprises, twists and turns, intriguing characters, both human and animal, fascinating revelations about ancient Egyptian history and culture.

While exploring a looted tomb in ancient Egypt, the cat is kicked in the ass by the Vizier, the Pharaoh’s uncle and the second in power only to him. Able to speak as a result, the cat immediately gives voice to his intelligence and sense of humor and captivates the young Pharaoh, making him laugh for the first time since his parents’ death. The cat becomes the Pharaoh’s constant companion and, at the royal palace and on a tour of Egypt, participates in the festivities, developing an insatiable appetite for good food, wine, and gossip. Gradually, he renews the Pharaoh’s ability to enjoy life and inspires him to become a stronger leader. The bond of selfless love they share will change Egypt’s destiny.

Love is quickly becoming my least favorite four-letter word. I let a girl into my heart once, and she nearly destroyed me. The last time I saw her she was in the back seat of her father’s car, leaving me forever. No goodbye. No mercy. That was ten years ago. Now the sexy vixen from my past is back in town looking to hire a consultant. This is my way back in. But not for redemption or a second chance. For sticky-sweet vengeance. Her business is the most important thing to her, and I can vengeance — or waste her time trying. If she doesn’t take me down first with curves that make me pace the floor at night. But everything changes when I meet him. Her ten-year-old son. I believe in coincidences, but this is too much. He has my eyes and my middle name, but she swears I’m not the father. Trusting her means dropping walls I’ve spent a decade building trying to keep her out. Unfortunately for me? It’s always been her.

Transform Your Sourdough Discard Into Something Amazing — Beyond Bread!

Ever wonder what to do with your leftover sourdough discard? It’s time to turn it into culinary gold! Inside these pages, you’ll discover innovative and delicious recipes that go far beyond traditional bread, opening up a whole new world of creative baking, cooking, and more.

What’s Inside:

• Breads & Baked Delights: Indulge in crispy crackers, fluffy waffles, flaky croissants, and artisan favorites like baguettes, ciabatta, focaccia, and brioche — all elevated with the tangy goodness of sourdough discard.

• Fermented Foods & Beverages: Transform your discard into delicious pickles, flavorful sauces, and probiotic-packed beverages like kombucha and cider.

• Sweet Treats: From cinnamon rolls and brownies to lemon bars and cheesecake bars, satisfy your sweet tooth with innovative sourdough discard desserts.

• Healthy & Dietary-Friendly Options: Enjoy gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free recipes. No matter your dietary preference, there’s a tasty treat waiting for you.

• Bonus Chapter – Sourdough Discard Beyond the Kitchen ? Think sourdough discard can only be used in food? Think again! Explore unexpected and fascinating ways to use your discard that go beyond the kitchen with non-food applications.

• Interactive & Personalized Experience: This cookbook isn’t just about recipes — it’s about your personal journey. Interactive journal pages and note-taking sections allow you to document your experiences, tweak recipes, and make the cookbook uniquely yours.