"Sydney Frank lived the American wet dream lubricated by breakfast martinis and JagerBombs. He had a team of professional golfers play every morning for his amusement, and he spent the rest of the day smoking cigars in bed while running a liquor empire. When Sidney sold Grey Goose Vodka to Bacardi for $2.5 billion, he created his own private wonderland, and I was one of the unworthy souls he rewarded with a golden ticket and backstage passs to the martini circus. Despite his limitless wealth, Sidney battled profound personal demons, family dysfunction and failing health, but his indomitable spirit prevailed and cemented his place as a classic anti-hero and unlikely icon

Unleash the joy of the holiday season with our comprehensive guide to cookies and cocktails! This delightful book features a variety of classic and creative cookie recipes, paired with festive cocktails that will elevate any gathering. From traditional gingerbread cookies to innovative peppermint mocha delights, you’ll find something for every palate. Learn essential decorating techniques to make your cookies visually stunning, and discover tips for hosting memorable cookie swap parties. With healthier alternatives included, everyone can indulge guilt-free! Celebrate the spirit of togetherness with sweet treats and refreshing drinks that create lasting memories. holiday cookie recipes, festive cocktails, cookie decorating techniques, healthier cookie alternatives, cookie swap party ideas, creative cookie recipes, themed cocktail pairings, holiday baking guide, seasonal desserts, entertaining tips

'As original and beautiful as a snowflake . . . totally enchanting and very moving' - Carmen Reid, author of The Woman Who Ran For The Hills 'Wickedly funny, achingly romantic . . . it'll make you yearn for crackling log fires, dark nights and mulled wine' - Claudia Carroll, author of The Love Algorithm Will a magical winter adventure melt Krista's frozen heart? When travel journalist Krista arrives in beautiful Quebec to report on Canada's glittering Winter Carnival, it's like she's woken up in a snow globe. Over ten sub-zero days she discovers an enchanting world of ice palaces, husky dog-sledding and maple-syrup treats galore. And then she meets Jacques, a man as handsome and rugged as he is mysterious. . . The two share a secret that could bond them forever, but can they find a way to break through the protective layers around their hearts to warm up this winter wonderland? The irresistibly gorgeous new novel from Belinda Jones will completely melt your heart and is perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk, Milly Johnson and Carole Matthews looking to escape in an exhilarating, romantic story with a little extra magic. Readers love Winter Wonderland: 'Warms you on a cold night!' - 5* reader review 'A great book to read while snuggled up in your favourite blanket' - 5* reader review 'Festive indulgence at its best!' - 5* reader review 'Completely entrancing' - 5* reader review 'A wonderfully warm story' - 5* reader review

To most people, Jabberwock is a myth. A horror story that politicians and CEO's tell their interns, about a mysterious figure who pulls the strings of the world's most powerful, from the shadowy corners of the deep web. Reagan knows he's real. Jabberwock is the reason people around her are dying. Two men insist they can keep her safe and help her find answers. Hare is sweet, soft-spoken, and introduces her to a wicked walk on the wild side, spiced with temptation and thrill. Hatter has kept secrets from her since they met. But he speaks her language, and a single touch from him ignites her desire. As she follows the tracks down the rabbit hole, Reagan is dropped headfirst into a world of the dangerous and surreal, where everything and everyone has a price. And her time is running out to discover if it's the Hatter or the Hare who owns Jabberwock's bounty on her.

It’s 1979. Dorothy in Wonderland is the journey of Dorothy, a 29-year-old idealistic, gay woman, whose first career in teaching puts her at odds with the patriarchal Catholic system. Her firing catapults her on a dreamlike adventure to the woods of Maine where she joins a primitive religious community made up of renegade nuns and a priest. Here she meets the Empress, the spiritual leader, and the female version of Narcissus and Goldmund ensues. Dorothy’s subsequent social work introduces her to several fascinating characters and synchronistic experiences. Eventually, a torrid affair with a Harvard student, ten years her junior, forces her to make new life choices. This is a story of unrequited love. The honest revelation of internal and external struggles will touch secret places hidden in all. Written in a memoir style of stream-of-consciousness thoughts, the book offers access into Dorothy mind. Insights into the creative process, spirituality, sexuality, and the interaction of strong women are the work’s strengths.

The next installment of the New York Times bestselling series by Liliana Hart... J.J. Graves and Jack Lawson have to solve an unusual crime--a college student who was murdered in front of thousands of people. It seems like an open and shut case. Everyone saw the killer. But there's more to this case than meets the eye, and Jack and J.J. wonder if they've finally met a case they can't solve.

Martini Man goes beyond the simple caricature of the boozy lounge singer with a penchant for racy humor to reveal the substantive man behind that mask. Although Martin's movie roles receive in-depth attention in this incisive biography, as does his career-defining partnership with Jerry Lewis, details of Dino's personal life also abound, such as how Shierly MacLaine dropped by his house "to tell Dean she was in love with him-even though his wife was in the other room." William Schoell's chronicle is a sympathetic portrait that recreates the life and times of one of America's favorite entertainers.

Ditching her fiancé at the altar, Alice Hartford bolts to her childhood hometown to reconnect with the last, happy remnant of her past: her mom's old bookstore. But when a murder happens, Alice must put her detective skills to the test — ultimately giving her a chance at a fresh start, with new friends. Join Alice in books 1-5 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Series for feel-good cozy mysteries that one reader calls "jam packed with good mystery, themes of friendship, self love and looking out for yourself and community." What readers say about M.P. Black's books: ★★★★★ "If you enjoy mysteries, this is a must-read!" ★★★★★ "A great adventure, looking forward to reading more from this author." ★★★★★ "The story unfolded straight away and I wanted to get to know all the people."

The 7th edition of a book that is widely regarded by members of the drinks industry as the most complete and authoritative cocktail publication available. It contains 2,250 easy to follow cocktail recipes, each accompanied by a colour photograph. It also includes detailed instructions for beginners, tips for bar professionals, reviews of the top 100 international bars and a history of the cocktail.

Twisted Wonderland: A Wondrous Time? By: Brandy Hole and Jadelynn Hole Ryan and Josh are high-powered businessmen with dark secrets. Their wives, Samantha and Beth, are sisters and the best of friends. Tina, Samuel, and Shay are three best friends out to release Shay from her brutal past. And then there is Preston, a man haunted by the demons of his own horrendous past. When all three groups converge into the same cabin one stormy night, all their secrets and traumas catch up with them, and they are forced into a fight for survival against dark forces beyond comprehension. Suspicion brews among the group, and as they fray apart, they’ll have to learn to work together in order to survive the night.