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.

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.

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 ...

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 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 ...

Book One of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series In the spring of 1774, fourteen-year-old Nicholas Cruwys leaves behind the stone halls of Exeter and the ancestral pride of a faded Devonshire line to join His Majesty's Navy. Quiet, observant, and untested, he enters a world where the rigid structures of Georgian society meet the harsh meritocracy of wooden ships and iron discipline. As a young gentleman at sea, Nicholas must navigate not only wind and tide but the intricate social currents of a naval service where worth is measured in equal parts by birth, connection, and ability. The ship ...

Moneyball is a quest for something as elusive as the Holy Grail, something that money apparently can't buy: the secret of success in baseball. The logical places to look would be the giant offices of major league teams and the dugouts. But the real jackpot is a cache of numbers collected over...

From the author of The Other Einstein, the mesmerizing tale of what kind of woman could have inspired an American dynasty. Clara Kelley is not who they think she is. She's not the experienced Irish maid who was hired to work in one of Pittsburgh's grandest households. She's a poor farmer's...

Got an adventure-seeking kid? Help them build real survival skills, gain confidence, and thrive outdoors — with a book that’s more than just words on a page. Wilderness Warriors is a hands-on guide for kids ages 8–12 who want to explore nature, stay safe, and learn real-world skills like bushcraft, shelter building, and campfire cooking — all while having serious fun. Inside They’ll Learn: - How to build a shelter, start a fire, and find water - Foraging basics and outdoor safety skills - First aid tips, nature navigation, and campfire cooking - Step-by-step challenges and ...

The New York Times bestseller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger readers “What’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and...

Is there a better holiday than Halloween? The one opportunity we get to truly transform and become whoever we desire. Stefano Belladonna lived a life most people only dreamed of. As a visiting principal with the Royal Ballet, thousands of people paid outrageous money to watch him perform. But even ballet dancers need a day off occasionally. And the opportunity to let the hair down and become someone else. And what could be a better opportunity than Halloween Eve in a foreign land? Especially when you get invited to the hippest party of them all. An event that only the select few get invited...

🌿 Easy Ayurveda Recipes & Cookbook Discover the Healing Power of Food — Recipes for Weight Loss, Hormonal Balance, Heart Health & More ✨ Rediscover Wellness the Natural Way Imagine a way of eating that doesn’t just fill your stomach but nourishes your body, mind, and spirit. A way of living that has stood the test of 5,000 years, bringing balance and healing to millions. That’s the magic of Ayurveda — the ancient science of life. “Turn everyday meals into powerful medicine for your mind and body.” 🍽️ Why Ayurveda Is More Than Just Food Ayurveda isn’t a fad diet. ...

Sampath Chawla was born in a time of drought that ended with a vengeance the night of his birth. All signs being auspicious, the villagers triumphantly assured Sampath's proud parents that their son was destined for greatness. Twenty years of failure later, that unfortunately does not appear to...

A Washington Post, NPR, and Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year Shortlisted for the Booker Prize “More than timely, the novel feels timeless, solid, like a forgotten classic recently resurfaced — a brutal, beguiling fairy tale about humanity. But at its core, The New Wilderness is really...

Does love always come at the perfect time? Or should you always be on the lookout? Ollie Wood was young, ambitious and had a fire in his belly. But all work and no play left little time for relationships. He simply steered clear of temptation, allowing him to focus on career. Until a shift in company dynamics thrusts him into an environment full of beautiful women. And not merely a few, but a veritable plethora. Ollie can no longer simply ignore his primal urges. He’s reminded of them all day, every day. If you like transgender romances with twists and turns, then you’ll love TWO TRUTHS...

Could the worst moment of your life lead to the best? Haley White is a shy and nerdy college student living in the shadows at Troy University. Sure, Haley has a few friends, but she’s too guarded to be popular in any sense of the word. Until Haley lets go one Saturday night and wakes up somewhere completely foreign. A place filled with danger, and intrigue, and size sixteen sneakers. That one night has the potential to change the course of Haley’s life. And show her a life that she could only dream of. If you like transgender romance stories full of action and heart, then you’ll love ...

The author of The Defining Decade explains why the twenties are the most challenging time of life and reveals essential skills for handling the uncertainties surrounding work, love, friendship, mental health, and more during that decade and beyond. There is a young adult mental health crisis in...

From the Nobel Prize winner, a coming-of-age story that illuminates the harshness and beauty of an Africa on the brink of colonization Shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Whitbread Award, Paradise was characterized by the Nobel Prize committee as Abdulrazak Gurnah’s “breakthrough”...

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A thrilling novel of the senses and a coming-of-age tale, following a small-town girl into the electrifying world of New York City and the education of a lifetime at one of the most exclusive restaurants in Manhattan. Perfect for readers of Kitchen...