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"Bubbly is a collection of more than 60 effortlessly stunning cocktail recipes in a beautiful gold book featuring the most festive bottle behind the bar-champagne!
With bright, seasonal flavors, simple techniques, and no pretense, author and photographer Colleen Jeffers shares her most irresistible sparkling cocktails, alongside quick-trick tips on topics like buying the right bottle of bubbly, keeping carbonation crisp, scoring cheap vintage glassware, and making simple syrup without a stove.
Inside this beautiful book, you will find recipes including:
- French 75-tart, light, crisp, refreshing, and arguably the best known of all vintage champagne cocktails
- Aperol Spritz-ideal for aperitivo hour
- Paloma Punch-perfect for serving a crowd
- Bubbly Mary-a modern brunch classic
- Margarita Fizz-a deceptively simple and refreshing
- Holiday Mail-a cheery seasonal favorite
Bubbly will quickly become your go-to resource for recipes that rely on fresh, easy-to-find ingredients for head turning flavor without an expert's collection of bottles and tools. With an entire chapter devoted to brunch cocktails and another to party-ready punches, it's a weapon every home cook needs in their entertaining arsenal. Inventive enough to appease the experienced cocktail creator but approachable enough for complete beginners, this book proves that a splash of champagne can make any moment a cause for celebration."
"Shane
When I quit my job, my boss threatened that I'd never work as a lawyer again . . . I figured he was a fossil with an elevated sense of self-importance, but two months later, I have to admit he has reach. Only one firm is interested in giving me a job, and there's been a slight misunderstanding. One of the partners saw me with my best friend's sister, Ruthie, and her daughter, and now they think I'm a family man.
To my mind, wedding bells only lead to misery, but it seems to be the only reason they want to hire me. So I play along. Of course, they want to meet my family, so I have to ask Ruthie, who's hated me for years, if she'd like a part-time job as my wife.
Ruthie
My brother's best friend is a vain, stuffed suit of a man, and one of my favorite pastimes is teasing him. So I'm stunned when he asks me to pose as his wife.
Still . . . I can't deny it's a compelling offer. I'm trying to get my small business off the ground, but it's proven near impossible with my full-time waitressing job, lack of childcare, and terrible health insurance. Shane is offering me a chance to turn my life around. All I have to do is pretend to like him . . .
Contains mature themes."
"We're roommates. We work together. She's my friend's little sister. She's soooo off limits.
I want her anyway.
I made a deal with Harley Jackson. We'd burn that fire between us to ashes with a few nights between the sheets. Friends with benefits, but with a time limit. It turned out to be colossally stupid.
A few nights together only made the fire burn hotter. I was never supposed to fall for her.
Contains mature themes."
"A family held hostage. A prison escape. A deadly game of survival.
Emma thought a secluded country cottage would be the perfect escape for her family. But their peaceful retreat is shattered when two masked men break in, turning the holiday into a waking nightmare. Calling themselves Jekyll and Hyde, the intruders are no ordinary criminals. They don’t want money. They want control. And they’ve devised a sinister plan that will force Emma and Joel to make an unthinkable choice—one that could destroy their family from the inside out.
Joel, a bank manager, is sent to rob his own bank. But the real target is Emma, a prison governor with dangerous connections. When the kidnappers force her to help a notorious inmate escape, the stakes turn deadly. One wrong move could cost her not only her freedom but the lives of her husband and daughter.
As the plan spirals out of control, alliances shift, and trust is shattered. Jekyll and Hyde’s motivations run deeper than money, and someone close to Emma is hiding a dangerous secret. With time running out, Emma must outsmart the criminals and protect her family even if it means sacrificing everything.
Dark, gritty, and utterly addictive — The Trap will keep you breathless until the final page."
"From the author of Summer Hours at the Robbers Library, a tenderhearted story of two very different women grappling with the messy emotional legacies passed down by their parents—for fans of Dani Shapiro, Ann Napolitano, and Jodi Picoult.
It’s the perennial question: are we a product of how we were raised, or is our identity hardwired by our genetic inheritance? When her adoptive mother dies in a freak accident, high school senior Melody Marcus doubles down on her refusal to learn anything about her birth parents. In this age of 23&me, though, that may not be possible, and the secrets hidden in her DNA threaten to upend everything she knows about herself and her family.
For Candace Milton, a successful woman in her forties, the collateral damage from her parents’ tortured marriage has led to a life of intentional unattachment. She is happy—enough. But a chance encounter with a friend of Melody’s father will challenge this assumption and force her to reimagine who she is and who she might become.
Big-hearted, evocative, and achingly relatable, What We Leave Behind grapples with destiny, belonging, and love, and makes us question our own idea of family: the kind we’re born into and the kind we create. "
"I'm not planning to fall for the hot, broody military hero, thank you very much.
Skylar's all but wearing a Stay Away sign. She might be tempting, but I can take a hint. Until a single moment leads to one kiss and then another. Before I know it, I'm in deep.
After tragically losing my first love, I never planned to fall in love again. But Skylar gets to me. She doesn't even believe in love. I want her to believe. I want to slay her dragons. All of them.
I can handle it. My heart won't get involved. Until Skylar walks away.
Tucker & Skylar's story is perfect for listeners who love: broody military heroes, friends to lovers, slow burn, small town gossip, emotional romance with a dash of angst, tons of swoon, and one smokin' hot protective hero.
Contains mature themes."
"Sutter Mason is sick and tired of ballplayers. And as far as she's concerned, the broken promise the last ace left her with was her final strike.
The problem? Her dad is the coach of the hometown minor league team. And the hot new lefty who just joined the squad? He's her brother's new roommate. This time around, instead of falling for the player, she's going to use him to get what she wants—the perfect case study for her psychology thesis.
No dates. No feelings. Zero extra innings.
Jensen Hawke is laser focused—on proving he's more than just hype, on breaking the league's strikeout record, and on getting called up to the big leagues.
Jensen doesn't do relationships. But his attitude is getting him in trouble. His curveball is a mess. And every time his roommate's sister points out that it's all in his head, he wants to scream.
But when a conversation with her seems to up his game, Jensen decides maybe he's got time for one relationship. So what if Sutter gets him more than anyone ever has. And so what if he's starting to feel things he swore off for good.
In baseball, sometimes all it takes is one play to change the game. And Jensen Hawke and Sutter Mason didn't see each other coming."
"Read by the author. Forewords read by Alexa Elmy.
OVER 500,000 SOLD IN THE PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES SERIES
There is no need we will face in parenting--or that our kids will confront in their lives--that God hasn't already thought of and provided for in his Word. But where do we even begin?
Bible teacher and author Jodie Berndt has been there too. Drawing on the life-changing power of God's Word, this expanded 20th anniversary edition of Jodie's bestseller Praying the Scriptures for Your Children teaches you how to pray for all aspects of your child's life, including:
- Your child's identity
- Your child's health and safety
- Your child's use of technology
- Your child's faith
- Your child's future
- . . . and so much more
With her signature warmth and humor, Jodie reminds us that there can be no greater privilege than partnering with God through our prayers to accomplish his best purposes in the lives of our children--let Praying the Scriptures for Your Children show you the way.
Praise for Praying the Scriptures for Your Children:
'Using the Scriptures as a framework for my prayers has been incredibly fruitful for me. Jodie's book has given me an extremely practical and intentional way to pray for my children. You will find yourself being led by the Spirit as you pray God's promises over the people you love.'
--Emily Maynard Johnson, former Bachelorette and New York Times bestselling author of I Said Yes
Prayers and reference material can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download."
"A hate to love, second chance romance.
Just how wrong is it to want my best friend's little sister? And, how do you fix a broken heart? This inquiring mind wants to know. It probably doesn't matter though because Nora hates me. If you ever wondered, it is possible to live and work with someone in a small town and not speak to said person for months. That's how long Nora ignores me after I tell her commitment isn't for me.
I didn't know I was already in love with her. I didn't know I was breaking my own heart by telling myself it was too complicated to fall for my best friend's sister.
All I want now is to find the way back to us.
Contains mature themes."
"Peace ends in the spirit of joy.
Alec was seeking a respite from city life. He thinks he has discovered it on Plymouth Crest, a manor overlooking the forest and a beautiful lake, golden in the sun. But Alec was warned the house is haunted by a murdered pop singer and Hollywood star.
Footsteps and howling winds soon disturb his sleep. One night, he finds an intruder, Joy, standing barefoot among broken glass in the kitchen. He chases her out. But she returns, enchanting him with laughter and boundless energy. It’s not long before Alec falls in love.
Joy ends when a belligerent character shows up and claims ownership of the house. Alec and Joy have a plan to evict him and bring some resolution to past horrors. If they fail, Alec’s dreams will crumble, and Joy might be subjected to a fate worse than death. But if they succeed, Alec and Joy might be separated forever—and so may end joy. To save Joy—and also have hope of being together—they need a bold plan, bringing them face to face with evils buried in the past, and finding a path to a shared future.
Haunting Joy is a standalone audiobook in the Phantom Hearts Series. All three books were grouped into this collection with the common theme of supernatural romance and ghostly suspense. They have different characters and settings. Each novel can be enjoyed separately as a complete standalone story without listening to the preceding, or subsequent, book.
Content warning: This novel contains sexual scenes, adult situations, and profanity."
"Read by the author.
Discover how to move from fear and frustration to hope and confidence as you support your children in developing a healthy, God-honoring sexuality.
Author, speaker, and mom of four, Greta Eskridge, equips parents to have age-appropriate, honest, and hope-filled conversations about pornography with kids of any age so that you can help your children develop lifelong sexual integrity.
Raising kids in the digital age comes with many challenges, but one of the biggest challenges currently facing parents is how to navigate the prevalence and accessibility of pornography. Parents desperately want to protect their kids from being exposed to porn, but what happens when they can't? How do they connect with their kids and navigate those tough conversations?
Greta Eskridge, mom of four and unlikely porn fighter, knows that it's not easy for parents to start a frank conversation about porn. The fear of saying the 'wrong' thing or worry about how to answer uncomfortable questions can prevent them from connecting with their kids, but avoidance isn't the solution. In It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, Greta will help you understand how essential it is to push through the awkwardness and shows you how to create a safe space for conversation while tackling the toughest topics with confidence. With her support and encouragement, you will:
- Uncover biblical resources to help your kids develop a healthy, God-honoring sexuality
- Learn principles and action steps to create open, honest dialogue on the prevalence of porn and the importance of sexual integrity
- Be equipped to lead an age-appropriate and honest talk for your kids from preschool through high school
With practical tips, scripts for conversation, and a topical resource guide, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn will help you move from fear and frustration to hope and confidence that you can support you children in developing a God-honoring life of sexual health and wholeness.
Reflection questions and resources can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download."
"Courtney: Maybe blurting out my imaginary relationship status to my nagging mother wasn't the best idea. Declaring that I'm dating my boss's brother-in-law, well, that was just wishful thinking.
To my embarrassment, they both overheard me. But Merrick not only offers to be my plus one, he agrees to fake date me for the next couple of months leading up to my sister's wedding.
The more time we spend together, the harder it becomes to deny that every look, every touch, is making him more a part of my life than I'm prepared for.
The pain of thinking about walking away from him when it's time doesn't feel pretend. It feels real.
Merrick: Courtney's sister is tying the knot, and her mom is relentless about her finding a date. In a moment of panic, she claims she's dating me.
To save her from the awkward situation, I suggest we fake a relationship. I figure we can hang out, show up to the wedding, and go our separate ways. But as we start spending more time together, the lines between real and pretend blur.
What was supposed to be a simple agreement starts to feel genuine. I'm unsure when it happened, but this relationship is suddenly the real deal, and I don't want it to end."
