Cook Ages

I finally had my baby girl back home, but she came with a little baggage in the shape of her best friend. I could deal with that for some more time with my daughter. The only problem is Bay's not exactly what I'd expected. I'd been through hell and back with my ex, but even that didn't compare to the turmoil that girl causes me. My stomach aches every time she's in the room with me, and we're drawn like magnets, but she can never be anything to me. Bay is young, vibrant, beautiful, and totally off-limits.

With her commission in her coat and a well-found deck beneath her feet, Catherine Cook, granddaughter of the great explorer, prepares to set sail. With her new frigate and her master and commander’s warrant, Kate is ready to begin her career in the Royal Navy. Yet as every sailor knows, not all seas run smoothly. As Kate and her crew set out to defend British and American shipping from French and Spanish marauders, the young, improbable captain is sailing straight into deadly peril. For her old nemesis, Pierre Meraux, survived their last encounter and is out for vengeance.

Alissa never believed in magic. But then she went to the Hold, a legendary fortress where human Keepers once learned magic from enigmatic Masters. Under the tutelage of the last surviving Master, Alissa discovered that she had inherited her father’s magical ability.

Catherine Cook, unclaimed granddaughter of the great explorer James, Cook is on her way to America to re-connect with her mother’s family when fate intervenes and thrusts her into ultimate peril. All of her life, Kate has yearned to go to sea and to command a sailing ship in the Royal navy…an impossible dream for a young woman in 1797.

Alissa doesn’t believe in magic. Her father’s stories about the Hold, a legendary fortress where human Keepers learn magic from the enigmatic Masters, are just that—stories. But her mother insists Alissa has inherited her father’s magical ability, so she must go to the Hold to be trained. On her way, she crosses paths with Strell, a wandering musician from the plains.

Forced into the new First Lady role at Shady Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Leah Westchester-Jackson’s true gifts and passions are stamped out by impossible expectations. To cope, Leah creates a fake identity, attempting to appease her father and husband. Already suffering from the effects of family drama, including sibling rivalry, favoritism fueled by colorism, and a lack of maternal bonding, Leah finally loses all restraint when her heart shatters into millions of pieces from the chaos of betrayal, legalism, and hypocrisy. Leah plummets onto a search for completion outside of the ...

Learn how to retire gracefully from working life and really enjoy your hard earned retirement. You will learn how to plan for your retirement and take it at just the right time to make the most of your resources and opportunities. We will even discuss taking your pension early and the benefits and implications. We will cover how to live your dream either at home or by to heading off to find and follow it from someone who has done it and is doing it. We will also share ways that you how to keep active, alert and busy. Let’s face it, you deserve to make the very most of your retirement and ...

Unlock the secrets to lifelong vitality, strength, and serenity with Ageless Energy, a comprehensive guide to fitness and well-being for those embracing their golden years. Combining the wisdom of yoga, the flowing grace of tai chi, and the deep calm of meditation, this book offers a holistic approach to staying active and engaged as we age. Tailored specifically for older adults, Ageless Energy provides gentle, effective routines that can help maintain flexibility, balance, and inner peace—all essential for enjoying an active, fulfilling life. Through clear, accessible instructions, ...

🍳 Transform Your Child into a Confident Young Chef with Easy, Healthy & Fun Recipes! 🍳 Do you dream of seeing your child confidently whip up tasty, healthy dishes that the whole family will enjoy? With Super Easy, Healthy & Fun Cookbook for Kids Ages 8-12, even a beginner can whip up delicious, nutritious dishes—all while having a blast! Inside, you'll discover: ✅ A World of Creative Recipes – A complete guide bursting with imaginative recipes for breakfast, snacks, and dinner that will ignite your little chef’s culinary creativity. ✅ Simple, Everyday Ingredients – Every ...

What is raw egg nationalism? And how can the massive consumption of raw eggs save us physically and politically from the depredations of globalism? Contained within are some of the secrets of raw egg nationalism, an esoteric movement of self-realisation that has set the anon bodybuilding community ablaze. Forget what you know about nutrition -- the nostrums of a medico-political regime that has done nothing but sicken the world -- and embrace the wisdom and diets of mavericks like Vince Gironda, the Iron Guru. Discard the bland chicken-and-rice diet of the Virgin Meal Prepper and become the...

Explore the Uncharted with The Most Incredible Exploration Stories Ever Told! Embark on an unforgettable journey through time and across the globe with this captivating collection of exploration stories that will ignite your sense of adventure and curiosity. In The Most Incredible Exploration Stories Ever Told, we invite you to dive headfirst into the thrilling tales of intrepid explorers who dared to venture into the unknown, unveiling the mysteries of our world. Among several others, you’ll learn about the exploits and adventures of: Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer who became an ...

Have you ever had to say no to something you desperately craved? Jude Johnson has spent eighteen years living in the shadows of others. Unpopular, and with no real friends, Jude hopes to turn over a new leaf in a new country. And a four-year Computer Science degree at Berkeley offers the perfect opportunity. But sometimes your past follows you. And in this case, it’s Bevan Birmingham-Brownhall, who follows Jude with his very own view of a happy ending. And not one ever likely to be shared by Jude. So, when a misunderstanding enables Jude to gain popularity and fulfill almost every dream, ...

From the author of the bestselling Pelican Cove cozy mysteries Meet Meera Patel - college dropout and soon to be murder suspect Life in sleepy college towns in the south follows a predictable pattern. Summers are slow and lazy and campus is almost deserted. Scorching days end in flaming sunsets. Meat cooks on the backyard grills, infusing the air with heady aromas of charcoal and dry rubs. Kids splash in pools and run around, licking snow cones and popsicles. It's the calm before the storm, before the frenzy of fall term begins in earnest. Swan Creek, Oklahoma is no different. Meera Patel ...

As the 18th century approached its midpoint, commercial and military competition between the European states became fierce. And whoever obtained accurate information about distant lands would hold an advantage. Were there continental landmasses in the Pacific? Was there a Northwest Passage to Japan and China? What lay in the interior of Africa? Was it possible to cross the Sahara? Where did the rivers Nile and Congo originate?

The Dream Compass Adventure: A Magical Learning Journey for Young Readers (Ages 6-9) Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most extraordinary adventure yet in this captivating children's fantasy that makes learning irresistible! When Tommy's compass starts spinning wildly and a mysterious ship appears floating above their street, three best friends discover that all the world's dreams have gotten scrambled together. Maritime dreams are colliding with math dreams, cooking dreams are tangling with comic book adventures, and nothing makes sense anymore! Perfect for: ✅ Early chapter book ...

Food critic Tempèsta Luddington has always felt like the odd person out in her family, ever since she lost her beloved mother at the tender age of thirteen. When her workaholic father passes fifteen years later, Tempèsta is not surprised that the majority of the considerable family money will pass to her dutiful younger brother, Wal. Still, she is left a modest remembrance from her mother, and for the first time Tempèsta has a world of choices before her.

More like a poetic biographical essay on a fictional person than a novel, The Cook is a coming-of-age journey centered on Mauro, a young self-taught cook. The story is told by an unnamed female narrator, Mauro’s friend and disciple who we also suspect might be in love with him. Set not only in Paris but in Berlin, Thailand, Burma, and other far-flung places over the course of fifteen years, the book is hyperrealistic - to the point of feeling, at times, like a documentary.

Have you ever given in to pure desire? Something that caught you totally by surprise. Jordan McMillan is a successful up-and-coming beautician with a style that is in demand. But Jordan dreams bigger. So, when Jordan takes the jump and moves from suburban Boston to downtown Chicago, everything is on the line. With no place to live and no regular job, Jordan needs things to happen instantly. And when Jordan’s work catches the eye of Chicago modeling royalty, things appear to have turned to gold. All of Jordan’s dreams seem to be coming true. But when Jordan crosses a line. One that ...

Touchdowns, Trivia, and Team Spirit: Learn More About This Amazing Game While Becoming a True Role Model in Football and Life! Do you love American football and want to learn more about this great sport? Do you want to discover how legendary players became stars? Ever wonder how football can teach you to be a confident and inspiring role model, both on and off the field? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you're in for an exciting adventure! This book is created just for you – packed with stories, quizzes, and tips that make understanding football fun and easy.

Do creative people need a muse? Someone who maximizes their talent and inspires them to fulfill their creative potential. Paul Dawson is a talented musician living in Austin, Texas. He moved there with his childhood friend and bandmate, Bobby-Joe Danger, to get discovered. But after months of slogging away, Paul works in a day job he hates and attends band practice at night. A grind, which makes it difficult to be creative. Until, by chance, he meets a fellow musician who re-ignites his passion. And for much more than just songwriting and music. If you like transgender romances full of ...