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  • New Book Spotlight: Crime, Sci-Fi, and Holiday Romance 🔍🎄🚀

    New Book Spotlight: Crime, Sci-Fi, and Holiday Romance 🔍🎄🚀
    Nov 28 2025
    To view these books on Amazon, click the book titles.” Are you new here? Here’s the explainer. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.NYPD Red 8: The 11:59 BomberMarshall KarpNEW RELEASECrime ThrillersFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Marshall Karp comes the next installment in the endlessly thrilling NYPD Red series. 🚨It’s 11:59. ⏰And the city that never sleeps is afraid to get out of bed. 😱A bomb explodes in a crowded New York subway station at exactly 11:59 a.m. 💥 The next day, a second blast rips through a busy department store—again at 11:59.As the bombs go off with clockwork precision, the death toll climbs and businesses shut their doors as the city hunkers down in fear. 🔥NYPD Red Detectives Kylie MacDonald and Zach Jordan face their most twisted case ever, as they race against the clock in search of one man who has vowed “to destroy New York City the way it destroyed my family.” 🕵️Here’s why this matters: #1 New York Times bestselling author Marshall Karp returns with the eighth NYPD Red thriller, where detectives Kylie MacDonald and Zach Jordan race to stop a bomber striking at exactly 11:59 every day, sending New York into terrified lockdown as the death toll climbs. If you love ticking-clock thrillers with methodical killers and elite detectives, this is your next must-read!Winter WishlistElliott RoseNEW RELEASEBisexual RomanceA librarian, a former pro rugby player, and a cowboy walk into a bar at Christmas… 🎄What’s a girl to do when stuck at a mountain ranch for the holidays, unexpectedly flying solo? 😔 Festive activities don’t quite sound so jolly when my best friend isn’t able to make it at the last minute, and I can’t retreat home to stuff my nose in a book.To make matters worse, that guy I’d been seeing? Yeah, he just proposed to his girlfriend of five minutes… and they’re getting cozy in the cabin next to mine. 💔One chance encounter in a bookstore sends a miracle drifting my way, with kind eyes and massive… hands. 😍 When he swoops in pretending to be my boyfriend, I should be saying no, yet find myself agreeing to a harmless little ruse for Christmas.He’s taken, and I’m leaving town in a couple of days. No harm could come of it, right? 🤔I didn’t expect it to be anything more than a bit of fun. 🔥I certainly didn’t expect two men to open their home and their bed to me as part of this game. 😱Suddenly, a little merriment turns from fake to living out my every fantasy. 💕What drew me in: Elliott Rose delivers a cozy holiday MMF romance where a librarian stuck solo at a Christmas ranch agrees to a fake boyfriend arrangement that unexpectedly evolves into two men welcoming her into their home and their bed. Perfect for fans of bisexual romance, MMF threesomes, fake relationship tropes, and holiday magic that turns fantasies into reality!When She’s Stuffed: A Risdaverse Holiday ShortRuby DixonNEW RELEASEScience Fiction RomancePamela loves her job on Risda III - as cook to Lord and Lady va’Rin, she is responsible for creating delicious meals. 🍽️ What better way to show her appreciation for her new life than a Thanksgiving feast? 🦃Alien guardsman Toghar has adored Pamela in silence for years now. 😍 Is today the day to speak up? Or should he wait until she stops shoving her hand into that dead bird on the counter? 😂Will the holidays bring these two together? (The answer is yes, of course.) 💕This is a short, stand-alone story set in the Risdaverse featuring a human woman, an alien hero who has no idea what Thanksgiving is, and some stuff that probably shouldn’t happen in a kitchen, but does anyhow. 🔥Here’s the deal: Ruby Dixon returns to the beloved Risdaverse with this spicy holiday short where a human cook preparing Thanksgiving dinner finally catches the attention of the alien guardsman who’s adored her for years—leading to activities that definitely shouldn’t happen in the kitchen but absolutely do. Perfect for fans of ice planet barbarians who want a quick, steamy holiday treat! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit essentialbookdrop.substack.com
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  • Today's Top 3 New Books: Facts, Food, and Fantasy Compendium

    Today's Top 3 New Books: Facts, Food, and Fantasy Compendium
    Nov 27 2025
    To view these books on Amazon, click the book titles.” Are you new here? Here’s the explainer. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2026Sarah JanssenNEW RELEASEYearbooks & Annuals#1 New York Times Bestseller! 📚 Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more.The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. 🏆 For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2026 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2025 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. 📖 Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly.Features include: ✨2025—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world’s attention in 2025. 📰 2025—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the 2025 World Series and a 2026 Winter Olympic Preview. ⚽ 2025—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2025, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 📸 2025—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. 🤪 World Almanac Editors’ Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2025. ⏰ The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. 🌍 Trump Administration: All the essential details about Pres. Donald Trump’s unprecedented second term, including the political appointees taking over leadership of executive departments and federal agencies. 🏛️ Other Highlights: More new data to help understand the world, including housing costs, immigration and forced removal statistics, public schools and test scores, streaming TV and movie ratings, and much more. 📊What you’re getting: The 156th edition of America’s #1 bestselling reference book delivers thousands of facts, statistics, and insights covering 2025’s biggest events, from the World Series to Trump’s second term, all in the comprehensive format that’s made The World Almanac the trusted source for over 150 years. Essential for trivia buffs, students, and anyone who wants the world’s information at their fingertips!Make Do with What You Have: 100 Delicious New Recipes from Favorite Old-School MealsKardea BrownNEW RELEASESouthern U.S. Cooking, Food & WineThe New York Times bestselling author of The Way Home returns with over 100 fabulous recipes—delicious updates of her favorite childhood meals. 🍳From Kardea Brown: Growing up in a household with a single parent taught me how to make use of things we already had. 💕 She made gourmet meals with simple kitchen staples. I invite readers to do the same with my twist on Old School Classic recipes.Kardea Brown is back with this practical and flavorful cookbook everyone needs. 📚 Offering crowd and palate pleasing dishes from morning to noon, and night.SAMPLES 🌟Breakfast ☀️Break the fast with Geechee Egg Rice, Sausage and Grits and On the Run Breakfast Sandwiches.Lunch 🥪Dig into Turkey Burgers, Tuna Melts, and Ramen Chicken Noddle Soup.Dinner 🍽️Welcome friends and family home with filling, mouthwatering dishes like Grilled “Poke” Chops, Chicken Mafe and “The Poor Man’s Meal”.Desserts 🍪Sweeten meals with delights such as Ma’s goodie bars, Warm Sticky Apple Pudding and Lemon Snowball Cookies.Filled with inviting and tasty food that won’t break the bank, illustrated with over 100 color photos, Make Do with What You Have allows you to enjoy great meals every day. ✨Here’s the deal: New York Times bestselling author Kardea Brown shares over 100 budget-friendly recipes that transform simple kitchen staples into gourmet meals, drawing on her single-parent upbringing to show readers how to create crowd-pleasing dishes from breakfast to dessert without breaking the bank. Perfect for home cooks who want delicious, practical meals that prove resourcefulness is the secret ingredient to great cooking!Wild Scottish Charm (The Enchanted Highlands Book 8)Tricia O’MalleyNEW RELEASEWitch RomancesShe’s hiding something. He sees too much. And in Loren Brae, secrets have a way of rising to the surface. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Faelan Fletcher never stays in one place too long. 🦊 She knows what happens when a town turns against someone like her. ...
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  • 🍳 New Releases: From Perfected Classics to Grumpy Romances and High-Stakes Mafia Deals 💰

    🍳 New Releases: From Perfected Classics to Grumpy Romances and High-Stakes Mafia Deals 💰
    Nov 26 2025
    To view these books on Amazon, click the book titles.” Are you new here? Here’s the explainer. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.The Pioneer Woman Cooks—The Essential Recipes: 120 Greatest Hits, New Twists, and Perfected ClassicsRee DrummondNEW RELEASEAmerican Southwest Cooking#1 New York Times Bestseller 🏆The ninth blockbuster cookbook by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ree Drummond, featuring tested, perfected versions of her all-time favorite, most crowd-pleasing, and timelessly popular recipes—the classics that families turn to every day and year after year. 📚Bestselling author, Food Network personality, businesswoman, and mother of five Ree Drummond has her fair share of dog-eared and oil-splattered recipes in constant rotation. 🍳 She’s learned a lot since she first started sharing recipes with the world almost twenty years ago, and now when she’s in the kitchen, her main focus is finding ways to make her all-time favorite dishes even more delicious versions of themselves—and to ensure each method is absolutely foolproof. This is a book of everybody’s tried-and-true Ree favorites, but re-examined, re-worked, and made even more perfect than the original, so that Ree’s millions of fans (and their families) can share in the delicious results! ✨Ree focuses on her can’t-live-without dishes—those classic favorites that families turn to, week in and week out, no matter the era or generation—and including many dishes that are destined to be classics for years to come. 💕 Whether you’re just starting out as a home cook or you’re already a seasoned pro at feeding a family, you’ll love this one stop shop for all the recipes Ree and her family have loved most for the past twenty-five years, made even better this time around. Because if a recipe is worthy of repeating, it’s worthy of perfecting. 🎯The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The Essential Recipes serves up dishes for every occasion, including: 🍽️Even more perfect pancakes, for truly memorable breakfasts Macaroni and cheese, for an indulgent dinner or versatile side Meatloaf, mastered by Ree for a comforting supper Splendid, simple pot roast, the perfect Sunday dinner Chicken pot pie, for a taste of nostalgia Sublime scalloped potatoes with ham—rich, hearty, and so delicious Classic pies and cookies for every occasionWhat you’re getting: In her ninth #1 New York Times bestseller, Ree Drummond revisits and perfects twenty-five years of family favorites—from even-better pancakes to foolproof pot roast—drawing on two decades of cooking wisdom to ensure these essential recipes work flawlessly every time. This is the one cookbook every home cook needs for the dishes families actually want to eat, week after week, generation after generation!Single Dad Dilemma (The Kings)Karla SorensenNEW RELEASEBillionaires & Millionaires RomanceA gruff, divorced NFL coach meets his match in an equally grumpy, commitment-phobic neighbor in this warm-hearted and witty romance about family, second chances, and overcoming the past. 🏈You’d think it was the perfect setup: living next door to the grumpy single dad who needs my help with his troublemaking kids—just until football season is over. 😅 Swoony stuff, right?You know who’s not swooning? Me. 💁‍♀️I’m as grumpy as he is, and I’m fairly certain that for NFL Coach Barrett King, it was hate at first sight. 😤 It’s nothing I’ll lose sleep over because 1) the feeling is mutual, and 2) I’m not a people person. Just me and my dog, Larry, moving around when the mood strikes, is what I prefer.Except I start getting attached. 💕 First to the kids. Then to their father. I don’t know why. He’s overbearing. His attempts at flirting are just growls and glares. But if I ever see that man smile…well, I might tear all his clothes off. 🔥I don’t do forever. And Barrett—serious, thoughtful, sexier than he has any right to be—doesn’t do short term. 💔 We’re headed straight for disaster.But if we’re willing to take a risk, maybe this story won’t end in heartbreak. ✨ Maybe what started as the perfect setup for two imperfect people just might end in love. ❤️Here’s why this matters: Karla Sorensen delivers a grumpy-meets-grumpy romance that flips the usual tropes by pairing an equally commitment-phobic heroine with a serious single-dad NFL coach, creating witty banter and slow-burn chemistry as two people who don’t do attachments discover they just might be each other’s exception. Perfect for fans of forced proximity and characters who are their own worst enemies when it comes to love!Nine Months to Bear (Safonov Bratva Book 1)Nicole FoxNEW RELEASEMafia RomanceNine months. 👶 My body. His rules. 💼It started as a business deal. 🔥 My fertility clinic needed one high-profile client to survive. I approached Stefan Safonov—billionaire, recluse, arrogant, gorgeous. 💰He agreed... 😏 Way, way too ...
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  • 🎁 Secrets, Spies, and Holiday Kisses: New Book Releases

    🎁 Secrets, Spies, and Holiday Kisses: New Book Releases
    Nov 25 2025
    To view these books on Amazon, click the book titles.” Are you new here? Here’s the explainer. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.What My Mother HidAuthor: Daniel HurstNEW RELEASEPsychological ThrillersMotherhood can be murder...Being a mother isn’t easy. But one woman has perfected it. Her name is Gianna and she’s nothing like me. She has it all. The lifestyle. The luxury. The big family portrait full of smiling, happy faces.As I struggle to deal with life with my new baby, I look to Gianna for advice. While I’ve had one child, she’s had six, so she must know what she’s doing. That’s why I find a way to contact her. I want her to help me. I want us to get close. I want to know about how she was the perfect mother to all those children. But as with every family, all is not what it seems.People have secrets. Parents have secrets.I am just trying to do my best as a new mother. But I’m starting to realise that all mothers have something to hide. The problem is, me and my baby are in danger unless we find out what Gianna is hiding. Before it is too late… 👶A new page-turning psychological thriller from Daniel Hurst, the bestselling author of UK #1 The Doctor’s Wife, The Couple’s Revenge and My Neighbour’s Affair.What makes this special: The “perfect mother of six” harboring dark secrets taps into every new parent’s insecurity and fascination with seemingly flawless families. Hurst specializes in domestic suspense with shocking twists, and the narrator’s desperation to learn from Gianna creates dangerous proximity. From the author of multiple UK bestsellers.Merry and Bright (Home Sweet Holidays)Author: Ali RosenNEW RELEASERomance Short ReadsWhat starts as a Hail Mary fake romance scheme turns into the real deal in this delightful story of holiday deception from Ali Rosen, author of Alternate Endings and Recipe for Second Chances.Miriam Brody is dreading Hanukkah with her overbearing family in Charleston. Ditto for dreamy pro football player Cal Durand and Christmas. After sharing a few flirty drinks on the flight there, the strangers conspire to tackle the holidays together, posing as a couple. But as shenanigans unfold, Miriam realizes her feelings are anything but fake. Uh-oh. Are they headed for a holiday miracle—or a holiday disaster? ✨Ali Rosen’s Merry and Bright is part of Home Sweet Holidays, a cookie-sweet collection of holiday romances sure to bring color to your cheeks. Read or listen to each story in a single heart-fluttering sitting. And to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the season, don’t miss a special message from each of our holiday heroes!Why I’m including this: Fake dating to survive family holidays is romance catnip, and the Hanukkah/Christmas dual celebration adds inclusive appeal. The pro football player detail and Charleston setting provide romance novel wish-fulfillment. Perfect length for a cozy evening read, part of a charming holiday series.Snow Place Like Home (Home Sweet Holidays)Author: Laura PavlovNEW RELEASERomance Short ReadsAfter a devastating breakup, a sunny veterinarian goes home to the mountains to lick her wounds—and savor a holiday snack—in this heartfelt story from Laura Pavlov, author of the Blushing series.At her brother’s wedding, Goldie Jacobs brushes shoulders with Ace Bonetti, his childhood best friend turned Hollywood hotshot. Ace has been crushing on Goldie ever since high school, and seeing her again reminds him exactly why. They spend one toe-curling night together, then part ways, expecting nothing more. But when those moments under the mistletoe felt so right, how can they ever let each other go? ❄️Laura Pavlov’s Snow Place Like Home is part of Home Sweet Holidays, a cookie-sweet collection of holiday romances sure to bring color to your cheeks. Read or listen to each story in a single heart-fluttering sitting. And to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the season, don’t miss a special message from each of our holiday heroes!What makes this special: Brother’s-best-friend plus Hollywood-star-returns-home hits multiple romance tropes, and the veterinarian heroine recovering from heartbreak adds emotional stakes. The mountain setting and wedding backdrop create cozy holiday atmosphere. Pavlov’s Blushing series fans will love this bite-sized romance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit essentialbookdrop.substack.com
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  • 🎶 Mary Poppins, Mistletoe, and Matchmakers: A Trio of New Book Releases

    🎶 Mary Poppins, Mistletoe, and Matchmakers: A Trio of New Book Releases
    Nov 23 2025
    To view these books on Amazon, click the book titles.” Are you new here? Here’s the explainer. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Making Mary Poppins: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the Creation of a Classic FilmAuthor: Todd James PierceNEW RELEASEMusical Movies HistoryThe untold story behind a beloved classic.Making Mary Poppins reveals the extraordinary true story behind the creation of one of the most beloved films of all time—and the two little-known songwriters who helped make it possible.Long before Mary Poppins danced across the rooftops of Edwardian London and into the hearts of millions, Robert and Richard Sherman were struggling songwriters in Los Angeles, trying to find their voices—and their futures. In this vivid and deeply researched narrative, author and Disney historian Todd James Pierce traces the unlikely path that brought the Sherman brothers to Walt Disney’s attention, and how their personal history, musical genius, and emotional lives shaped the film’s unforgettable songs and surprising storyline.From their early days writing novelty tunes to the high-stakes drama of working with P. L. Travers and Walt Disney himself, the Sherman brothers’ story is rich with behind-the-scenes intrigue, creative breakthroughs, and quiet triumphs. Their work on Mary Poppins not only launched their careers—it transformed Disney’s live-action division and influenced an entire era of musical filmmaking.Filled with never-before-published details and backstage portraits, Making Mary Poppins is a story of art, ambition, and resilience. It’s also a story of family—of the bond between two brothers whose brilliance gave the world “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” “Feed the Birds,” and a vision of magic that still resonates today. 🎵A must-read for Disney fans, film buffs, and lovers of classic musicals, this is the definitive account of how one magical nanny came to life and helped change the face of Hollywood.What makes this special: While “Saving Mr. Banks” focused on the Travers-Disney conflict, this book finally gives the Sherman Brothers their due. Pierce reveals how their personal struggles and family dynamics shaped the songs that became cultural touchstones. For anyone who’s ever wondered about the creative process behind “A Spoonful of Sugar” or the film’s emotional depth, this is essential reading.Nicked by the Mistletoe (Letters to Mrs. Claus)Author: Ellie HartwoodNEW RELEASEFriends-to-More Holiday RomComOld friends, twinkling lights, and mistletoe. Christmas in Silver Pine means falling in love when you least expect it.TessaI’m back in Silver Pine to help Nana at the café, capture the winter beauty for my gallery, and focus on anything but my love life.Then there’s Nick Tucker—my old friend who bought the rundown Timberline Inn. He’s taller, broader, unfairly handsome . . . and wearing flannel pjs on his roof 😄. One moment I’m framing the perfect shot, the next I’m lost in the swooniest eyes ever.But I’m done with love. Mistletoe or not.NickRenovating the inn might be a mistake, until Tessa shows up with her camera and a laugh I’ve missed for a decade. The more time we spend together—under twinkle lights and mistletoe—the harder it is to ignore our sizzling chemistry.Can two old friends resist the holiday sparks, or will Christmas in Silver Pine bring them a happily-ever-after? ✨Nicked by the Mistletoe, a friends-to-more, small-town novella, is book 10 of the Letters to Mrs. Claus multi-author series—a kisses-only romantic comedy collection bursting with holiday cheer. Each story is linked through Mrs. Claus’s Operation Mistletoe Match, where she receives a letter from a meddling friend or family member about someone lonely, heartbroken, or closed off to love. With her timeless wisdom, Mrs. Claus pens a tailored message to the subject of the letter, offering an inspiring note that tackles their romantic roadblock. Packed with hilarious mishaps, flustered blushes, and courageous adventures as they chase their happily-ever-after in this no-spice, swoon-worthy series!Why I’m including this: The “flannel pjs on his roof” meet-cute is instantly charming, and the photographer heroine adds visual appeal to the small-town Christmas setting. Part of a connected series but stands alone, perfect for readers who want sweet, clean holiday romance with friends-to-lovers tension and Mrs. Claus playing matchmaker behind the scenes.The Christmas Reboot: A (Letters to Mrs. Claus)Author: Leah BusboomNEW RELEASESweet Second Chance Holiday RomComHe became a Hollywood star. She ditched Hollywood. Now they’re back on camera with fake snow, real chemistry, and years of unresolved feelings.TuckerWhen the studio announced a nostalgic Malibu Shores Christmas special, I hesitated. I’d rather leave my sitcom past behind. But after Ally Benson agrees to join, I sign faster than you can say “Rudolph.” Is ...
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  • 💖 Single Dads, Second Chances, and Cranky Grinches! 🎄

    💖 Single Dads, Second Chances, and Cranky Grinches! 🎄
    Nov 22 2025
    To view these books on Amazon, click the book titles.” Are you new here? Here’s the explainer. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Matched With My Christmas Crush (Letters to Mrs. Claus)Francesca SpencerNEW RELEASEHoliday HumorJames Hadley’s son Alfie is playing Santa’s helper in this year’s community Christmas show, which means James will be spending rehearsals in close proximity to Alfie’s teacher, Miss Flo Simmons. 🎄 When she’s around, he lights up like a Christmas tree. It could just be the effects of tinsel and glitter, but he’s feeling something he thought was lost after his wife’s death.Flo knows romance is a no-no—James is a student’s parent, and she has rules about these things. 🎅 But the holly-jolly time of year is turning her insides to Jello. When they get stuck behind a plywood snowman during rehearsal, close together in the dark, her pulse races at an almost-kiss.Spencer delivers a sweet, clean holiday romance with all the festive trimmings. The single-dad-falls-for-teacher trope gets a Christmas Spectacular staging, complete with children’s pageant chaos, meaningful glances across crowded auditoriums, and the question of whether either of them is brave enough to take a chance. ✨This is comfort reading at its coziest—no angst, no drama, just two good people who deserve happiness finding their way to each other with a little help from the season. 🎁 The community theater setting adds warmth, and Alfie’s enthusiasm for his theatrical debut provides gentle comic relief.Here’s what you’re getting: a feel-good holiday romance about opening your heart when you thought it was closed for good. 💕 Sweet, clean, and full of Christmas spirit.Jingle BelleLaura Ashley GallagherNEW RELEASEHumorous Christmas Holiday RomanceBelle Brooks doesn’t believe in holiday magic or blind dates. 🎄 But when her best friends sign her up for the Twelve Dates of Christmas challenge on the Skeptically In Love podcast, she’s pushed into the worst date of her life—at a restaurant that happens to belong to Miles Bennett. Her first love. The boy she left behind when she chased her career to New York.What starts as an awkward reunion quickly spirals into something far more complicated. Between flour fights in the kitchen, Christmas Twister, and feelings they never really buried, Belle and Miles are forced to face the past and the possibility of a future. 💕 She swore she was over him. He swore he had moved on. But Christmas has a way of making even the most skeptical hearts believe in second chances.Gallagher delivers a rom-com with both holiday sparkle and emotional depth. The podcast challenge provides a fun structural hook, but the real story is two people who hurt each other years ago learning whether they’ve grown enough to try again. 🎁 The banter is sharp, the chemistry is undeniable, and the Christmas setting provides maximum cozy atmosphere.Belle’s skepticism about love makes her a refreshing heroine—she’s not waiting for a fairy tale, which makes it all the more satisfying when one finds her anyway. ❄️ Miles gets his own arc too, dealing with what it meant to be left behind and whether he can risk that kind of hurt again.Here’s what you’re getting: a charming second-chance holiday romance for readers who love their Christmas stories with wit, warmth, and just enough emotional stakes to make the happy ending feel earned. 🌟 Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert and holiday rom-coms.Date Yourself a Grinch (Have Yourself a Merry Little Romance Book 3)Savannah ScottNEW RELEASEHoliday Men, Women & Relationships HumorGage Lockett isn’t the actual Grinch, but if someone in town woke up tomorrow to find all the candy canes missing, the smart money’s on him. 🎄 The man glares at twinkle lights like they personally insulted his mother. He’s Waterford’s grumpiest bachelor, and he seems determined to keep that title.So when he accidentally reads her Holiday Bucket List—complete with “Kiss under the mistletoe” and “Make snow angels”—she hatches a plan. She expected him to toss it in the trash where joy goes to die. Instead, he decides to tag along. ❄️ Now she and her friends are dragging him to every holly-jolly event from ugly-sweater tree lighting to the sleigh race, and she swears she catches him almost smiling once.Scott delivers a cozy, closed-door, laugh-out-loud small-town holiday rom-com. The grumpy-sunshine dynamic is pitch-perfect: she’s made of tinsel and enthusiasm, he’s allergic to Christmas and feelings. 😏 Watching his defenses crumble one festive activity at a time is pure romantic comedy gold.When Gage volunteers for the town’s Secret Santa fundraiser, she starts seeing the man beneath the scowl. Maybe the one thing missing from her holiday list is him. 💚 The Waterford setting is full of quirky townspeople, and the community’s investment in getting these two together adds comic ...
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  • 🌟 NEW RELEASES: Cozy Crime, Emotional Drama, and Holiday Spice! 🎄

    🌟 NEW RELEASES: Cozy Crime, Emotional Drama, and Holiday Spice! 🎄
    Nov 21 2025
    To view these books on Amazon, click the book titles.” Are you new here? Here’s the explainer. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.From Cradle to Grave (Royal Spyness Book 19)Rhys BowenNEW RELEASEAmateur Sleuth MysteriesLady Georgiana Rannoch is adjusting to new motherhood—which would be challenging enough without also being 34th in line for the British throne and solving a string of suspicious deaths. 👶 Making matters worse, she absolutely despises the strict nanny foisted upon her by her meddlesome sister-in-law. Georgie needs a new childcare solution, and she needs it now.In search of a replacement, Georgie travels to London to see her old friend ZouZou, only to find her about to leave for a funeral. A young man in her social circle has died unexpectedly. 💀 Sad, but these things happen—until another friend mentions he’s also just returned from burying a school friend who died in a boating accident. And then word arrives that the son of a family friend has also died tragically and suddenly.Three deaths among young men in overlapping social circles can’t be coincidence. Yet the victims don’t seem to have any direct connection to one another. 🔍 ZouZou shares Georgie’s suspicions that something sinister is at work and begs her to investigate. But as Georgie delves deeper, a chilling pattern emerges—and her own husband Darcy fits the profile of the next victim perfectly.Bowen, the queen of historical mystery, delivers another delightful installment in this beloved series. 🇬🇧 The 1930s setting sparkles with period detail, the supporting cast of aristocrats and eccentrics provides reliable comic relief, and Georgie remains a charming amateur sleuth—plucky, resourceful, and frequently in over her head.Here’s what you’re getting: cozy mystery perfection with genuine stakes, as Georgie races to stop a killer before Darcy becomes the next target—all while interviewing nannies. 🎀 Longtime fans will be delighted; newcomers can jump in here, though you’ll want to go back and meet Georgie from the beginning.Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe: A NovelCatherine Ryan HydeNEW RELEASEFriendship FictionAddie Finch is tough on the outside—an army veteran, a former beat cop, now a security guard. But internally, she’s in crisis. 🛡️ At sixty-two, she’s lonely, introverted, struggling through AA, estranged from her son, and questioning her entire identity as a protector. She’s spent her life keeping people safe, but lately she’s not sure she has anything left to give.Then she finds Jonathan. The homeless teenager has been abandoned by his mother and is holed up in a warehouse, vulnerable to the elements and to predators. 🌧️ Something about the boy’s gentle nature and surprising wisdom touches Addie. She offers him temporary shelter in her garden shed in exchange for maintaining her sprawling property. It’s an act of kindness that means the world to Jonathan—and unexpectedly becomes a lifeline for Addie as well.Hyde excels at these unlikely connections between damaged people who heal each other. 💔 Addie and Jonathan are both processing past traumas—hers from decades of witnessing violence, his from abandonment and survival on the streets. As they forge a surrogate grandmother-grandson bond, they become each other’s chosen family, restoring trust neither thought possible.The novel unfolds with Hyde’s characteristic warmth and emotional precision. She doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff—addiction, estrangement, the particular loneliness of aging—but she finds genuine hope without sentimentality. 🌱 Both characters are fully drawn, and their growing connection feels earned rather than convenient.Here’s what you’re getting: a poignant story about redemption and chosen family from one of the most reliable voices in contemporary fiction. 💜 Hyde’s readers know what to expect—big-hearted storytelling with real emotional depth—and she delivers once again.Oh My Secret Christmas Baby (New Hope Book 1)Lucy DarlingNEW RELEASEChristmas RomanceCandy thought her best friend was protecting her, but he was the one pulling the rug out from under her all along. 🎄 Trapped in a game of revenge between powerful families, she agreed to be a surrogate—only to discover that the baby she’s carrying is biologically hers and belongs to a man she’s never met. She does the only thing she can think of: she runs straight to the stranger who’s now her baby daddy. Little does he know what’s coming.Hollis left city life behind after an accident and never expected the small town of New Hope to thaw his grumpy heart. ❄️ The town has a mind of its own—and possibly some Christmas magic—because when he growled and pushed people away, they made him mayor. Now his mother is insisting he throw a holiday party for the whole town and has arranged for a party planner who’s clearly meant to be a romantic ...
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  • 🔭 Just Visiting This Planet · 💯 100 Rules for Living to 100 · ✡️ Crash of the Heavens

    🔭 Just Visiting This Planet · 💯 100 Rules for Living to 100 · ✡️ Crash of the Heavens
    Nov 20 2025
    To view these books on Amazon, click the book titles.” Are you new here? Here’s the explainer. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Just Visiting This PlanetNeil deGrasse TysonNEW RELEASEAstrophysics & Space ScienceTyson resurrects Merlin, the omniscient alien from his earlier Merlin’s Tour of the Universe, to field another round of cosmic questions from curious Earthlings. The format—Q&A with a visitor from Planet Omniscia—lets Tyson’s wit and clarity shine while covering everything from lunar explosions to black hole mysteries. 🚀Sample questions: If aliens blew up Earth’s moon, what would happen to us? Are black holes stockpiling matter for another Big Bang? Why does the Moon look so much bigger on the horizon? Merlin’s answers are scientifically rigorous but delivered with the playful tone that’s made Tyson one of science’s most effective communicators. ✨Stephen J. Tyson’s illustrations add charm throughout, and the Q&A format makes this ideal for browsing—you can dip in anywhere and come away with something fascinating. 🌌Here’s what you’re getting: accessible, entertaining science writing that’s surprisingly deep when it wants to be. A companion to Merlin’s Tour for longtime fans, and a perfect entry point for readers new to Tyson’s particular brand of cosmic wonder.100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy LifeDick Van DykeNEW RELEASEActor & Entertainer BiographiesDick Van Dyke is turning 100, and he’s still dancing. This book distills a century of living into stories, reflections, and advice from a man who has somehow maintained his joy and curiosity through fame, addiction, loss, and reinvention. 🎭Van Dyke shares memories from his pivotal childhood, his years on film sets (Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Dick Van Dyke Show), his expansive family, and finding love again late in life. But this isn’t a conventional memoir—it’s organized around the principles that have kept him engaged with life when so many people his age have retreated from it. 📖His secret isn’t complicated: stay curious, keep moving, maintain close relationships, and approach each day with genuine enthusiasm rather than obligation. What makes it compelling is watching these principles play out across the specific moments of his extraordinary life. 💫What drew me in: this isn’t generic advice from someone who got lucky—it’s hard-won wisdom from a man who’s faced real darkness and chosen joy anyway. Warm, funny, and genuinely inspiring without being saccharine.Crash of the Heavens: The Remarkable Story of Hannah Senesh and the Only Military Mission to Rescue Europe’s Jews During World War IIDouglas CenturyNEW RELEASEWomen in HistoryIn 1944, Hannah Senesh parachuted into Nazi-occupied Europe as part of a desperate mission: Jewish volunteers from Palestine working with British Intelligence to rescue downed Allied pilots and help Jewish civilians escape deportation to the death camps. She was 23 years old. 🕊️Century reconstructs the full arc of Senesh’s life—her comfortable Budapest childhood, her emigration to Palestine at 18, her dreams of becoming a poet and teacher, and her transformation into a paratrooper with the most critical role on her team: wireless operator carrying top-secret British radio codes. ✡️Captured almost immediately after crossing into Hungary, Senesh endured months of torture but never revealed her codes or betrayed her mission. Her final choice—facing a firing squad rather than begging for clemency—cemented her status as the “Jewish Joan of Arc.” 💔But this isn’t just biography. Century places Senesh’s story within the larger context of the only Allied military mission specifically aimed at rescuing Jews during the Holocaust. The volunteers knew the odds were terrible. They went anyway. 📖What makes this essential: a story of extraordinary courage that deserves to be far better known, finally given the comprehensive treatment it warrants. History that reads like a thriller—because it was. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit essentialbookdrop.substack.com
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