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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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?

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 ...

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...

Junior Library Guild Selection * Kids’ Indie Next List Pick From Leslie Connor, award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and Crunch, comes a soaring and heartfelt story about love, forgiveness, and how innocence makes us all rise up. All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a powerful...

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 ...

🌿 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. ...

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 ...

They say there are three certainties at a wedding: tears, cake and bridesmaids. Ben Fletcher is a bright and ambitious small-town boy enjoying his dream job in New York City. And after three years of non-stop work, he is looking forward to his first holiday. Attending the wedding of his workmate, Matt. A last-minute change sees Ben join the wedding party for Matt’s nuptials in the beautiful Poconos. Something he assumes will position him well with the bridesmaids. But little did Ben expect how difficult the couple’s dysfunctional families and friends would make the ask. He may have had ...

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 ...

A Magical Learning Adventure Perfect for Young Readers Ages 6-9! When a young pharaoh appears on their favorite front steps, Imani, Tommy, and Maya are whisked away to ancient Egypt on their most exciting adventure yet! But King Tut's kingdom is in chaos—magical candies are stealing people's common sense, the royal oven has frozen solid, and nobody can agree on what's real anymore. In "The Riddle of the Royal Secrets," three best friends must use critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and teamwork to: Discover what's causing the candy catastrophe Fix a magical oven before an important...

The daughter of an automotive magnate escapes to an artistic retreat that holds more secrets—and more intrigue—than she could have ever imagined, in this Prohibition-era novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea. Detroit, 1927. A city of smoke and ambition, where...

Can complete opposites attract? What if they can’t even stand to be in the same room together? Pete Evans knew exactly what he wanted from life. Returning home to New England from a semester abroad in Oxford, England, only six months’ engineering study stands between him and his lifelong dream. But when Pete arrives home, he learns that he now has a step-brother. One who has been living in his childhood home for the past four months. And what’s worse, his mother insists that he must get along with his new sibling. So, when this chalk and cheese pair of siblings set out to paint the ...