Let Me Fix You A Plate

Whether you're settling in for a heaping plate of Mamaw's banana pudding or Abuela's arepas and tostones, a good meal always brings family together. A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book An ALSC Notable Children's Book This tale of a family road trip highlights the author's joy in both her American and Colombian heritage, and captures all the warmth and love of her family's two distinct cultures. Once a year, on a Friday night, My family leaves the city And drives hours and hours . . . After a long drive to visit family—whether in the mountains of rural West Virginia or the sticky heat of Florida—what could be a better welcome than a homemade meal? Inspired by Elizabeth Lilly's childhood vacations and the sense-memories of late-night journeys down the coast, Let Me Fix You a Plate is a vivacious exploration of family traditions old and new— from toast with homemade blueberry jam, to fresh orange juice and arepas with queso blanco, to midnight waffles at home. Vivid illustrations explore the heart of the home—the kitchen—and the treasures found when a family gathers to celebrate their culture, and one another. Joyous, bright, and mouth-watering, this celebration of family and our diverse, delicious traditions is sure to leave readers hungry for more! A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A CCBC Choice

"A young writer's sincere search (with his dog) for an authentic life--buying a ruined house in Detroit for $500, fixing it up nail by nail, and, in the process, participating in the grassroots rebirth of the city itself"--Provided by publisher.

Think Downton Abbey, set in the heart of Boston Irish domestic worker Norah King's decision to ask her wealthy employer, Caroline Parker, for an elegant red coat that the Beacon Hill matriarch has marked for donation ignites a series of events that neither woman could have fathomed. The unlikely exchange will impact their respective daughters and families for generations to come, from the coat's original owner, marriage-minded collegian Cordelia Parker, to the determined and spirited King sisters of South Boston, Rosemary, Kay, and Rita. As all of these young women experience the realities of life – love and loss, conflict and joy, class prejudices and unexpected prospects – the red coat reveals the distinction between cultures, generations, and landscapes in Boston during the 1940s and 50s, a time of change, challenge, and opportunity. Meet the proud, working-class Irish and staid, upper-class Brahmins through the contrasting lives of these two families and their friends and neighbors. See how the Parkers and the Kings each overcome sudden tragedy with resolve and triumph. And witness the profound impact of a mother’s heart on her children’s souls. Carlson brings us front and center with her knowing weave of Celtic passion – both tragic and joyful – words of wisdom, romance, humor, and historical events. Dive into Boston feet first! The Red Coat is a rich novel that chronicles the legacy of Boston from both sides of the city, Southie and the Hill.

* Please Note- This is part of a continuing series.New characters will be introduced all the time. If an ongoing series isn't for you,you may not want to begin the series. ( But I hope you step into the view! ) Step into the lives of the residents at the ParkCrest View. There's more drama going on with the people living here than you could ever imagine. Meet our resident Jazzlyn, a young teacher trying to make the most of her relationship with her first love and boyfriend of four years Darien.Jazzlyn is finding out first hand that all that glitters isn't gold. There's more to a relationship than having a good looking man on your arm.With an otherwise perfect life Jazzlyn feels secure with stepping out on her own . After all with family and great friends she's had since childhood how could she ever go wrong ? One of our newest residents Tyson James seems to have it all. Great looks a great career at one of the most acclaimed accounting firms in town.Tyson is friendly with everyone yet guards his personal life like Ft.Knox. Growing up the White son in an all African-American family of course posed it's challenges but he's all the better man for it.Find out about the secrets and lives...or is it lies ? Surrounding the residents at the ParkCrest View. Enjoy the ParkCrest View Novelettes. One in a continuing series! The perfect quick read. Book Excerpt : " Now I'ma tell you why I do fu** with you...because I know you want my black ass and I can. Let me hip you to some shit real fast Trevonne, I pulled your card the day I met your ass." Darien said chuckling " When I was working at Conways with you, you think I never saw you looking at me all the time? Hell yeah I did. But your ass thought you were too cute, I mean yeah you pretty or I wouldn't fuck with your ass at all, but you just knew I was gonna try to holla at your high yella ass! Then when you brought Jazzlyn to the Christmas party it was a wrap the minute we met...you know your ass fucked up trying to be all bougie and not bringing your ass on and talking to me right? I would have been all yours." Darien said laughing. " Let me also let your ass know this...you like fu**ing the sh** out of me behind your best friends back because deep in your mind you think you're better than her any damn way. Let me tell you something, Jazzlyn tops you in every department with her fine black ass. One thing that makes me love her the way I do...is because this shit right here. Between you and I? Would have never went down on Jazzlyn's watch. Believe that! Jazzlyn is loyal to her man and her friends and at the end of the day. That's the type of female a nigga like me want on his team. All day every day." Darien said looking Trevonne dead in her face. " That's not true Darien" Trevonne said. Barely able to speak tears streaming down her face " I love Jazzlyn like a sister I do. I know this is fucked up what we're doing, you don't think I realize that?"Trevonne asked. Darien got out of the bed and walked over to Trevonne. "Don't cry baby, I wasn't trying to make you cry or no sh** like that but I do keep it real with you at all times. Hell,as fu**ed up as it is...I'm completely honest with you and lied to Jazzlyn." Darien gently held the sides of Trevonne's faces and wiped her tears away and leaned down and began kissing her slow and deep. He was ready for round two. Tags: ebooks, freebies, urban fiction free, african american , Urban Fiction, African American Romance, Urban Romance, Black Romance, Black Authors, Urban books black authors, urban books black authors , african american books, free books, free full books by candace mumford, urban romance,ms.bam,interracial romance,African-American romance

Millionaire Grace Purdue never understood why her three beautiful, intelligent granddaughters didn’t have a husband. Every woman needs a good man by her side, especially a woman of means. So, when the publishing empire heiress died she made sure that her granddaughters wouldn’t stay single. In order for them to get their inheritance, they must each fall in love and get married in nine months. Easy….right? Sheila, Leslie and Regina are wondering if their grandmother took too much medication when she wrote her will. If thousands of women across the globe are having a hard time finding true love and a husband, what made their grandmother think that they could in less than a year? But with a total of $45 million at stake, they are determined to shed their singleness or die trying. Little do they know that love, romance, deceit and deception run deep because money can get you what you want and a whole lot of what you don’t. Enjoy this entertaining tale as the Purdue women each take a different path that they hope will lead to meeting the love of their lives at the altar.

Welcome to Vermont! The first three full-length novels in Sarina Bowen's bestselling True North series are yours to enjoy. The set includes: Bittersweet, Steadfast and Keepsake. You'll meet a grumpy orchardist who makes award winning hard cider, an ex-con ready for redemption and a tempting still-waters-run-deep sort of guy who was raised in a cult. And remember: farmers like to get dirty. Come for the hot lumbersexuals. Stay for the food, family and friends! "Fantastic." USA Today “If you have not the True North series, I highly recommend it as a summer binge read.” Shh Mom’s Reading “This series is EVERYTHING. These characters are just incredible, relatable, and absolutely unforgettable.” Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads “Easily one of my top series.” Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews _________________________________ For fans of: Helena Hunting, Elle Kennedy, Catherine Gayle, Avon Gale, Toni Aleo, Kristen Callihan, LJ Shen, Mona Kasten, Corinne Michaels, Jana Aston, Karina Halle, Meghan March, Jay Crownover, Anna Todd, Geneva Lee, Audrey Carlan, Jill Shalvis, Suzanne Brockmann, Helen Hoang, Christina Lauren, Kristan Higgins, Sally Thorne, Penelope Sky, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Debbie Macomber, Nora Roberts, Maisey Yates, Sarah Mayberry, Elle Kennedy, Lauren Blakely, Susan Mallery, Penny Reid, Julia Kent, Kelly Jamieson, Melanie Harlow, Carrie Ann Ryan, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Ryan, Helen Hardt, Meghan March, Julia Kent, Meli Raine, Sylvia Day, Chelle Bliss, Brenda Rothert, Natasha Madison, Kylie Scott, Helena Hunting, Sloane Kennedy, Penelope Sky, Elle Kennedy. Keywords: box set, omnibus, three books, boxset, small town romance, steamy romance, Vermont, New England, farmer romance, bad boy romance, alpha males, football romance, reluctant hero, sports romance, bad boys, alphas, grumpy hero, male virgin, virgin hero, cult member, kidnapped, friends to lovers, ex-lovers, exes, second chance romance, opposites attract, hate to love, second chances.

Annabelle McLeod is a sociopathic, criminal defense lawyer that comes from old money in Charleston, SC. After her entire family dies by murder suicide, she discovers her father had been assaulting women for years and decides to utilize her vast resources to find and murder high powered men who have taken advantage of women. Pastor Daniel Shipman is a model family man and founder of a non-denominational church, after a childhood of abuse, he begins having evil urges driving him to kill sex workers who remind him of his mother. Detective Michael Reynolds is a homicide detective for the Charlotte Metro PD, a newly divorced veteran trying to keep up with the rising murder rate in the city and increasingly finding himself unable to bring cases to close and losing faith in himself and the system he operates within. After chance sightings, Annabelle and Daniel begin to stalk each other while continuing their murderous hobbies, until there is a final standoff between the two. Each character is looking for an escape from their current situations, from their evil urges, from their daily lives or from the potential to be caught for their crimes. Full of dark humor, Southern dialect, mischief and mayhem, lovers of true crime and thrillers will be in for a good time. Please read the trigger warnings prior to reading. The book has two serial killers, so clearly not appropriate for children or those sensitive to violence or adult content.

In Reverence Volume 3, Destiny Unveiled, Allessandra realizes her path has been set forth in motion and embraces her new identity. She comes to terms with who will stand beside her and against her. Allessandra and her team continue to seek reverence for those who were lost, for those who cant fi ght for themselves, and for the city she holds dear. Those who stand against her realize that Allessandras tattoos hold secrets that can bring men and a city to its knees.