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Behind the story of Load Up by Annabelle Hunter

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Annabelle Hunter describes herself as a stay-at-home mom and an avid fan of classic mystery shows and dressage. She also says her sense of humor might be a little dark and that she lives in Southern California with her husband, two children, and too many animals.Annabelle said that Lark started with a funny thought in the gym about how her horse friends wouldn’t react the … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Load Up by Annabelle Hunter

Friday Fotos – New Zealand sunset in the countryside

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One of the highlights of our trip to New Zealand was the overnight stay with a couple on their farm in Rotorua. Not only were they delightful hosts, but their home in the country was absolutely gorgeous—as was the sunset we saw that night. Can you imagine enjoying this New Zealand sunset every night from your living room?More photos from Rotorua, New Zealand … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – New Zealand sunset in the countryside

Review of Brewed Awakening by Cleo Coyle

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From the publisher of Brewed Awakening When coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi awakens on a bench in Washington Square Park, she has no idea she's been missing for days, or that her friends and family have been frantic with worry. Now that she's back, everyone is overjoyed, including a handsome NYPD detective who claims to be her fiancé. But to Mike Quinn's crushing distress, Clare … [Read more...] about Review of Brewed Awakening by Cleo Coyle

Behind the story of Death by Library

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Rebecca M. Douglass spent more than a decade slinging books at the library and herding cats with the PTA. Rebecca published her first book in 2012. Death by Library is the fourth book in the Pismawallops PTA Mystery series. The beginnings of Death by Library Rebecca said that one of her former co-workers at the library suggested “Death By Librarian” as the title … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Death by Library

3 tools to avoid 2019 charity scams and navigate the season of giving

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In 2019, charity scams are alive and well. Because December is the month when charities receive a large portion of their funding, and when scammers ramp up their efforts to stuff their wallets with your money. Whether your favorite cause is animal welfare or youth development, the thing that binds us all together is we want our dollars to be used properly, not wasted on … [Read more...] about 3 tools to avoid 2019 charity scams and navigate the season of giving