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Taken in the Cold by Roger Stelljes Blog Tour for Booktoure

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Taken in the Cold by Roger Stelljes Synopsis: "Make sure you wrap up warm for school, honey. A blizzard is on the way." Ten-year-old Teddy rolls his eyes at his mother. But then he hears a bang... By the time police arrive, Teddy's mother is dead. His open school backpack is strewn across the hallway. And Teddy is nowhere to be found.   When gunshots ring out from an exclusive family home on the edge of Northern Pine Lake,  Agent Tori Hunter  races through the gathering snowstorm to discover that  ten-year-old Teddy Marist has disappeared . His mother and her new boyfriend are dead in the family kitchen, breakfast still cooking on the stove. And racing to track down Teddy's father,  Tori finds he is missing too.   Local police are certain this is a simple case of a jealous ex-husband turned violent over his recent divorce. But interviewing everyone she can about Teddy's father, Tori's gut has her questioning if he would really kidnap his own child?  An...

Smashed by Adam Walton; Brett Walton

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Title: Smashed Author:  Adam Walton; Brett Walton Genre: Cookbook   Format: Kindle No. of Pages: 144 Date of Publication: May 16, 2023 Description:  Learn how to make amazingly delicious smash burgers—and other smashed and pressed sandwiches, wraps, burritos, and more—from Adam and Brett Walton, the outdoor-griddle gurus. Outdoor-griddle cooking, whether on a dedicated “flattop” griddle station or simply on a cast-iron or steel griddle pan placed over a hot grill, is the biggest news in outdoor cooking in a long time, and the smash burger is everyone’s favorite thing to cook on such a device. The  YouTube stars of the outdoor griddle, the Walton twins—known as the Waltwins —serve up here  the definitive guide to smash burgers in 60 recipes  that are both easy to master for flattop rookies and full of brand-new ideas for griddling vets. You will find  the best versions of cheeseburgers and beef burgers you’ve ever imagined , such as the Rocky Mountain S...

Every Season is Soup Season by Shelly Westerhausen Worcel

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Title: Every Season is Soup Season Author:  Shelly Westerhausen Worcel Genre: Cookbook Format: Kindle No. of Pages: 288 Date of Publication: September 19, 2023 Description:  From the author of the bestselling Platters and Boards comes this versatile collection of 85+ go-to recipes for soups, soup fixings, and more. Plus 100 beautiful photos that will make you instantly crave a luscious bowl of soup! Every day is a good day for soup! From broths and gazpachos to chowders and chilis, this flexible cookbook is overflowing with scrumptious soups for every season. These simple base recipes for healthy, yummy soups are easy to prepare and so satisfying. And the best part? You can riff on them endlessly with toppings and fixings—add mini meatballs, grilled cheese croutons, or a handful of grains. Or transform yesterday’s soup into an entirely new dish: Carrot-Orange-Ginger Soup becomes a savory breakfast oatmeal; leftover Tomato-Watermelon Gazpacho makes a pitcher of Bloody Marias; F...

Crock Pot Essentials by Anne Schaeffer

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Title: Crock Pot Essentials   Author: Anne Schaeffer Genre: Cookbook Format: Kindle No. of Pages: 168 Date of Publication: August 1, 2023 Description:  There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day at work, and dinner is already done! Perfect for family dinners, poker nights, watch parties, and bonfire bonding, Crock Pot Essentials features 101 delicious slow cooker recipes that are easy to make, take minimal effort, and can either feed a couple or a big crowd. This collection of crock pot recipes includes ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert to satisfy any appetite or occasion! From breakfast burritos and blueberry cobbler to jambalaya, beef stew, barbecued ribs, and so much more, Crock Pot Essentials has all the inspiration you need to make the most of your slow cooker. My Thoughts: I really wanted to like this cookbook and there were certainly parts that I did. My family and I have a very busy schedule and we find it hard to get a nice healthy meal on ...