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My Fair Señor
by Alana Quintana Albertson
An Instant USA Today bestseller When school sweethearts reunite in an unexpectedly bumpy quest for the smoothest spirit, they'll prove that nothing pairs better with tacos than tequila. San Diego-based model and influencer Jaime Montez isn't the heir--or even the spare--to his family's Taco King fast-food empire. So after he's asked to be the face of yet another non-Hispanic, celebrity-owned tequila company, Jaime decides to reinvent his role in the family dynasty: he's going to start his own liquor brand. The problem? He's an agave amateur. He needs help if he expects to ever master mezcal. And he has the perfect teacher in mind. . . . Alma Garcia is the toast of Tiburon. Having passed the grueling examen de Consejo Regulador del Tequila in Mexico, Alma used her extensive knowledge as a certified catadora to open the hottest mezcal bar in Marin County. When her college flame returns with a tempting proposition--he'll promote her business in the local Cinco de Mayo Street Festival if she'll bring him into the world of tequila--it's as if the holiday spirits are bringing Jaime and Alma back together. She has plenty to teach him about tequila--from harvesting the agave to taking a proper sip, and even introduces him to farmers who grow and bottle their own local mezcals. Their chemistry is intoxicating, but Jaime's ulterior motives for reconnecting bring the threat of another serious love hangover, leaving them both to wonder if this second chance at romance is worth the shot. . . .
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Maid for Each Other
by Lynn Painter
A millionaire and a house cleaner are a match maid in heaven in this sparkling new romantic comedy by Lynn Painter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happily Never After. As a professional cleaner, Abi Mariano never thought her apartment would have any sort of infestation, but because of a building-wide outbreak, she now needs somewhere to stay for a week. As a part-time student with two jobs, she doesn't have many options. Then the solution presents itself: the owner of the penthouse she cleans is out of town for the week. She normally wouldn't consider it, but he's literally never around (she hasn't even met him). It goes great...until one morning she finds two strangers in the kitchen. They're the parents of the penthouse owner and they seem to think they've heard all about Abi--not as their son's maid, but as his girlfriend. Declan Powell has always put his career first, working his way up to become an executive at his company, but he still has his sights set on the next level. When his parents mention that they met his girlfriend, Abby, he all but chokes on his escargot. As wonderful as it sounds that she was just darling, he doesn't actually have a girlfriend--he made her up to get everyone off his back. When Dex finds out who Abi really is, he makes her a proposition: pretend to date him, and he'll provide everything she needs during their little arrangement. What harm would it do? It's purely business, no pleasure...right?
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Woke Up Like This
by Amy Lea
Amy Lea's Woke Up Like This reminded me that the exciting and complicated feelings of our teenage years never truly fade away. The book perfectly captures high school nostalgia . . . It's a feel-good story for the young and young at heart. --Mindy KalingFor two high school seniors, it's seventeen going on thirty--overnight--in a magical romantic comedy about growing up too fast and living in the moment.Planning the perfect prom is one last to do on ultra-organized Charlotte Wu's high school bucket list. So far, so good, if not for a decorating accident that sends Charlotte crash-landing off a ladder, face-first into her obnoxiously ripped archnemesis J. T. Renner. Worse? When Charlotte wakes up, she finds herself in an unfamiliar bed at thirty years old, with her bearded fiancé, Renner, by her side.Either they've lost their minds or they've been drop-kicked into adulthood, forever trapped in the thirty-year-old bodies of their future selves. With each other as their only constant, Charlotte and Renner discover all that's changed in the time they've missed. Charlotte also learns there's more to Renner than irritating-jock charm, and that reaching the next milestone isn't as important as what happens in between.Navigating a series of adventures and a confounding new normal, Charlotte and Renner will do whatever it takes to find a way back to seventeen. But when--and if--they do, what then?
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Best Served Hot
by Amanda Elliot
Two restaurant critics learn their opposing tastes might make for a five-star relationship in this foodie romantic comedy. By day, Julie Zimmerman works as an executive assistant. After hours, she's @JulieZeeEatsNYC, a social media restaurant reviewer with over fifty thousand followers. As much as she loves her self-employed side gig, what Julie really wants is to be a critic at a major newspaper, like the New York Scroll. The only thing worse than the Scroll's rejection of her application is the fact that smarmy, social-media-averse society boy Bennett Richard Macalester Wright snagged her dream job. While at the Central Park Food Festival, Julie confronts the annoyingly handsome Bennett about his outdated opinions on social media and posts the resulting video footage. Julie's follower count soars-and so does the Scroll's. Julie and Bennett grudgingly agree to partner up for a few reviews to further their buzz. Online buzz, obviously. Over tapas, burgers, and more, Julie and Bennett connect over their shared love of food. But when the competitive fire between them turns extra spicy, they'll have to decide how much heat their relationship can take--
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On Turpentine Lane
by Elinor Lipman
An endearing romantic comedy from the beloved, best-selling author of The Family Man and The View from Penthouse B
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Feb 7 at 2 PMA workshop introducing an easy craft anyone can do! Button art allows you to bedazzle almost anything for whimsical and detailed decor. Create a wooden heart door hanger using buttons of varying sizes and shapes. All supplies provided, please sign up. |
Feb 12 at 5 PMLearn to make candles with the pouring method--create a special gift for your Valentine! Make handcrafted Valentines while your candle sets. All supplies provided, please sign up. |
Feb 22 at 2 PMSecret Birmingham author Cherith Glover Fluker visits to talk about her book chronicling the unique aspects of Birmingham history. Learn about Steel City's quirky past and grab a copy of the book. |
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American Heart Association Grill It, Braise It, Broil It: And 9 Other Easy Techniques for Making Healthy Meals: A Cookbook
by American Heart Association
Knowing how to cook healthfully--without sacrificing flavor--is an important step towards improving heart health, weight, and overall well-being. For the first time, American Heart Association offers a primer on 12 easy-to-master heart-healthy cooking techniques (baking, broiling, braising, poaching, grilling, roasting, microwaving, blending, slow cooking, and stewing, to name a few). Once you know these techniques, you'll be able to customize the 175 recipes in this book for an endless supply of delicious meals. Learn the basics and then start experimenting!--
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The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Centennial Edition
by American Heart Association
The American Heart Association celebrates its 100th birthday with 100 all-new recipes in the fully revised and updated 10th edition of its classic cornerstone cookbook. If you want to improve your health or simply maintain it, The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Centennial Edition, is for you. This comprehensive resource provides information on grocery shopping strategies, stocking a healthy kitchen, preparing delicious recipes, eating well, meal planning, and much more. This revised edition of the American Heart Association's flagship cookbook offers not only more than 800 recipes--100 of which are all new and 100 refreshed--to satisfy every palate but also provides the most current dietary and lifestyle recommendations. It is the one-stop guide that should be in everyone's kitchen. The new and revised recipes are based on today's flavor profiles; eating preferences, such as Mediterranean and vegetarian; family favorites; and diverse cultural cuisines, as well as popular appliances including the air fryer, slow cooker, and Instant Pot(R).
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American Heart Association Healthy Fats, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook: Delicious Recipes to Help Reduce Bad Fats and Lower Your Cholesterol
by American Heart Association
The classic cookbook for achieving heart health and wellbeing through a diet that is low in cholesterol and saturated fat--updated and revised with 200 recipes (including 50 new to this edition) Lose the bad fats, but not the flavor. Now in its fifth edition, American Heart Association Healthy Fats, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook provides the most up-to-date information on heart health and nutrition. Good-for-you food should also be satisfying, and the American Heart Association reveals how easy it is to replace the bad fats in your diet with healthier ones. This classic cookbook offers more than 200 tempting dishes, 50 of which are new, including: - Fresh Basil and Kalamata Hummus- Triple-Pepper and White Bean Soup with Rotini- Taco Salad- Hearty Fish Chowder- Chicken Pot Pie with Mashed Potato Topping- Balsamic Braised Beef with Exotic Mushrooms- Grilled Pizza with Grilled Vegetables- Stovetop Scalloped Tomatoes- Puffed Pancake with Apple-Cranberry Sauce- Mango Brûlée with Pine Nuts The perfect companion for today's healthy cook, this indispensable collection of recipes proves you can eat deliciously and nutritiously.
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The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: A Delicious Alternative for Lifelong Health
by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
The eating style proven to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.An irresistible invitation to share the healthiest diet in the world. It has one alluring recipe after another, each one fragrant with the fresh aromas of the ingredients I love the most: fish right out of the water, ripe vegetables from open-air markets, herbs from the garden. This book makes an overwhelming argument that the things that taste the best are good for you.
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