The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse by Heather Morris

 In 1942, the Nazis come for a Jewish family living in the Montparnasse area of occupied Paris. In the chaos of their arrest, eleven-year-old Josephine runs to the only person she can trust: her piano teacher, Andrée Levallois, a secret French Resistance operative.

Andrée takes her in as a member of the family, spreading their rations and risking everything to keep her safe. But soon the authorities close in, and both Andrée and Josie are caught in a desperate race to stay alive.

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Heather Morris is a native of New Zealand, now resident in Australia. For several years, while working in a large public hospital in Melbourne, she studied and wrote screenplays, one of which was optioned by an Academy Award-winning screenwriter in the US. In 2003, Heather was introduced to an elderly gentleman who ‘might just have a story worth telling’. The day she met Lale Sokolov changed both their lives. Their friendship grew and Lale embarked on a journey of self-scrutiny, entrusting the innermost details of his life during the Holocaust to her. Heather originally wrote Lale’s story as a screenplay – which ranked high in international competitions – before reshaping it into her debut novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

Merry Christmas Snickerdoodle! by J.D. Forester

 It’s not Christmas without the cookies! From gingerbread to sugar cookies, this pun-filled picture book features all the holiday favorites—not to mention peppermint swirls, hot chocolate, gumdrops, and more.

Rhyming affirmations pair perfectly with jolly anthropomorphized food art for a cheerful and festive read.

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Merry Christmas, Snickerdoodle!: Forester, J. D., Love, Charlotte: 9798217141081: Amazon.com: Books

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J. D. Forester is the author of several books for the youngest readers, including the My Tiny Dino Library series of board books.

The Family Friend by Claire Douglas

 When Imogen is told she’s inherited a country house near Bath, she thinks it must be a mistake. She last saw its owner, reclusive artist Dorothea Roe, sixteen years ago, during a tragic summer which changed her life for ever.

Now, with partner Josh in tow, it’s a chance for a fresh start.
But after discovering an old box with her name on it in Dorothea’s abandoned study, Imogen starts to believe the woman was trying to send her a secret message.
And when rumours begin to swirl that Dorothea was murdered, she starts to suspect that this gift might not be the life-line she thought it was.
Who would want to kill Dorothea?
Could it be tangled up in Imogen’s own dark family history?

And what if Imogen is now the one in danger?

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Claire Douglas is the Sunday Times number one bestselling author of eight stand alone novels: The Sisters (2015), Local Girl Missing (2016), Last Seen Alive (2017), Do Not Disturb (2018), Then She Vanishes (2019) and Just Like The Other Girls (2020). Her seventh, The Couple At No 9 (2021) was an Amazon number one bestseller, a number three Sunday Times bestseller and most recently hit number one on Germany's Der Spiegel paperback bestsellers chart. The Girls Who Disappeared was a Richard and Judy book club pick for Autumn 2022 and was an instant number one Sunday Times bestseller. Her books have sold over a million copies in the UK and have been published worldwide.

Last Morning at Nora's Table by Kathy Watson

 The kitchen saved Kathy Watson’s life.

In the midst of a recession, Kathy is running two restaurants with the passion of a gastronome who grew up on freshly farmed food—and the limitations of a chef who has little formal culinary education. That lack of training, a perceived shortcoming, has her bowing to the misogynistic egos of destructive, hot-headed chefs in her own kitchens. All the while, her fear and insecurity trigger childhood memories of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her mother—a relationship that she can’t seem to reckon with.

Then, one day, one of Kathy’s chefs walks out just before dinner service, forcing her to face off with one of her long-held fears: sautéing on the hot side. The experience breaks the cycle wide open—and thus begins Kathy’s journey to throw off years of abuse to become a woman she can love.

Including more than thirty recipes and a wealth of kitchen drama, Last Morning at Nora’s Table will satisfy your appetite for delicious food and back-of-the-house gossip. Swing a sauté pan up to the stove and dive in.

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Last Morning at Nora's Table: A Chef's Memoir with Recipes: Watson, Kathy: 9798896364269: Amazon.com: Books

Kathy Watson spent years as a public relations executive and journalist, including six as editor-in-chief of Oregon Business magazine, before embarking on a new career as a chef and restaurant owner. This is her debut novel. She lives in Hood River, Oregon, where she writes, leads a chefs collective, and runs and hikes the Columbia River Gorge with her husband Stu and Satchel, the world’s best dog.

God is... by Deb Adamson

 Does God look like you? Does God look like me? Or is God what we picture, but cannot quite see?

Gently rhyming text, paired with beautiful art, encourages young readers to use all their senses to find God’s presence in their everyday lives. This picture book explores the many questions kids may have in their journeys of faith, validating their feelings and experiences while highlighting the simple ways little ones can connect with God, from getting a hug and breathing deep to going outdoors and enjoying nature.

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God Is . . . - Kindle edition by Adamson, Deb, Tous, Mercè. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

I am a children's book author. I write books with heart, humor and to encourage curiosity.

Spine Chilling Reads from Harper Perennial

Thank you, Harper Perennial, for my box of Spine- Chilling Reads. Wildwood by Ashley Woo, Night of the Mallrats by Nicolina Torres, The 10:12 by Anna Maloney, Witch Trail by Harriet Tyce, The Enigmatic Madam Ingram by Meihan Boey, lots of great books to choose from for Cool October evening reads.

 

Trope Reveal for One Step Closer by Laura Pavlov

 With a championship loss under his belt and an ex-girlfriend’s bad press on his heels, quarterback Maverick Storm just needs to lie low. He escapes to Peachtree to lick his wounds and reevaluate his life. But the owner of the local inn soon puts his heart in a twist.

Hazel Adams isn’t one to make rash decisions―with her inn or her emotions. Seeing your ex-boyfriend and former best friend together does something to a person, though. And kissing a sexy stranger turns out to be Hazel’s something.

That kiss inspires Hazel and Maverick to try fake dating as a temporary fix for all their problems. But when the paparazzi catches wind of the unexpected romance, they’re in for a more long-term arrangement.

As they grow closer, their guards begin to come down. But with their lifestyles at odds and their hearts at stake, they’ll have to decide whether to make their connection real―or keep pretending it’s not.

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Amazon.com: One Step Closer (Peachtree Lane): 9781662538056: Pavlov, Laura: Books

#1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Pavlov writes sweet and sexy small town romance that will make you both laugh and cry. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, mom to two awesome kids who are now adulting, and dog-whisperer to one temperamental yorkie and one wild bernedoodle. When Laura isn't busy in the writing cave she enjoys reading, decorating her home, going on long walks and spending time with her family! Be sure to sign up for updates on new releases. Laura loves to hear from readers!