Angie Amalfi’s wedding—her Big Day—is on the verge of becoming a Big Mess. She had planned every detail of the day with the utmost care, wanting everything to be perfect. But now people across the city are dying to put the wedding on hold. A crazed killer here, a bumped off bride there. In her mind, nothing less than a criminal conspiracy must be at work to keep her wedding from being where and when she wants it. Angie’s fiancé, San Francisco Homicide Inspector Paavo Smith, the entire SFPD Homicide Squad, her friends and family all jump into the fray to help save her wedding plans. But as dangers and catastrophes grow faster than yeast-overloaded bread dough, Angie can’t help but wonder if her Big Day will turn into her Biggest Disaster ever.

“I've been betrayed so many times, I can’t trust any man. Why should I believe you are any different?” Manolo's world crumbles when he discovers his lover's infidelity. Determined to protect his heart, he vows to never let love in again. But fate has other plans when his best friend Daniel seeks a favor. Can Manolo's picturesque mansion become the sanctuary for Daniel's son Hugo, a Hollywood heartthrob, to wed away from the intrusive gaze of the press? As preparations for the wedding unfold, an unexpected guest arrives—Ram Khapour, a captivating Bollywood actor. Bound by cultural expectations and an arranged marriage in his homeland, Ram wants to experience true love for the first, and possibly last time. When Ram and Manolo's paths intertwine, their connection is undeniable. Sparks ignite, shattering their emotional barriers. In a whirlwind of passion and longing, Manolo and Ram navigate the complexities of their desires. Will their fears of commitment and past traumas threaten the love they've discovered? The Big Day is the third novel in the Hollywood Hearts series. It’s a gay romance between a closeted actor and a film director who lives his truth, and expects nothing less from those he loves. Can they defy societal norms and choose their own path?

About Cooking, techniques, attitudes, even recipes

Every Tuesday evening, an eclectic group of students meet for their weekly cooking class. "The Cooks" takes us on a journey into the private lives of these unique, but strangely familiar characters, providing us a front row seat inside each of their minds. we're able to see how they think, how they make decisions, and how they deal with the intricacies of relationships. We also see how they handle issues like sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. as well as other important subjects. like love, philandering, marriage, dating, sexuality, gambling, anxiety, alcohol, breasts, aging, parents, leadership, and bowling. And in the end, whether it's the Fashion Designer, the Musician, the Real Estate Broker, the Magazine Editor, the Accountant, the Party Planner, the Actress, or the Internet Porn King, you just might find that we all have a little bit of "The Cooks" inside us.

The Eight Book Series are dedicated to the First Slaves’ Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners Celebrations in the United States who arrived before 1600s. The first Thanksgiving of the Pilgrims has made history since 1621. The first slaves Arrived in the Carolinas in the 1500s and 1600s. However, some of the slaves escaped To the area where the homelands of American Indian Tribes. The noted American Indian Tribes in Georgia at that time were Cherokees, Creeks and Seminoles and tribes With other names. The escaped slaves allegedly lived among the American Indians homelands For many years before the statehood of Georgia. For this cookbook, the escaped slaves Are referred to as “Refugees”. Even though slavery was very harsh, the slaves were able to create meals From what ever was available. The slaves carved cooking and eating utensils From wood from different varieties of trees. Even though the slaves were treated terribly and prohibited from Reading, writing, or going to church, the slaves were able to get patents and serve in the Civil War.

Originally published in 1970, A White House Diary is Lady Bird Johnson's intimate, behind-the-scenes account of Lyndon Johnson's presidency from November 22, 1963, to January 20, 1969. Beginning with the tragic assassination of John F. Kennedy, Mrs. Johnson records the momentous events of her times, including the Great Society's War on Poverty, the national civil rights and social protest movements, her own activism on behalf of the environment, and the Vietnam War.

Culinary queen Angie Amalfi has put aside her gourmet utensils to concentrate on planning her upcoming wedding to San Francisco homicide detective Paavo Smith. What could possibly go wrong? Instead of the answer to her heart's dreams, she scrambles to deal with wedding planners with bizarre ideas, wedding dresses that don't flatter, squabbling relatives with hurt feelings, a long-suffering groom, and worries over where she and Paavo will live after the wedding. But all of that pales when Angie finds the perfect house for them, except for one little problem--the house may be haunted. Many years ago, the newlyweds who lived in the house were murdered, and the case was never solved. While Angie pursues what happened to the couple who now may be haunting the house, Paavo obsesses over his own case involving the murder of unlikely lovers. The trail leads to ghosts, murders, unhappy families, and enough obnoxious wedding buttinskis to fill a graveyard. But when eerie happenings turn deadly, Angie fears she may be spirited away for good! "Pence's tongue-in-cheek humor keeps us grinning." --San Francisco Chronicle "A tasty treat for all mystery and suspense lovers who like food for thought, murder and a stab at romance." --The Armchair Detective

Lucian is the crown prince of the kingdom of Virtus. His father, King Ayaan the Second is on the deathbed, and his only wish before dying is that his son finds a wife or a husband as soon as possible. For this purpose, starts selection among all the young singles of the kingdom. Axel is a poor peasant, living only with his mother, who suffers from an illness. To help her get cured, he leaves his lover and his work to himself to the selection, hoping to be among the royal family. Once Lucian chooses him to be his husband, his life changes as well as his feelings. Will their marriage be successful? And what happens once Axel's lover gets involved?

Two O'Clock Heist sends San Francisco Homicide Inspector Rebecca Mayfield out of her jurisdiction and out of her depth when her inquiries into the murder of an old friend gain the attention of a gang of Russian mobsters. Richie Amalfi, who Rebecca sees as a charmer with an indifference to the fine points of the law, seems to know a little too much (or maybe a lot too much) about the people who are not only trying to stop Rebecca's investigation, but to stop her permanently. This only makes her question, even more, exactly who Richie is. But for now, he's the only one helping her in the face of threats to her life. Rebecca's interest in Richie grows as the situation takes a deadly turn. Through him, she looks beyond hard evidence to the secrets at the heart of the case, and in turn, to the secrets of her own heart. But through it all, Rebecca has to wonder if she'll end up as dead as a cold Russian winter.