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The Silken Edge by Laci Paige (The Silken Edge series #1) The relationship was over long before it ended, so when her boyfriend dumps her, Kristy craves a change in life. Kristy's best friend, Sherry, is into the BDSM scene, and on a whim and a bet, Kristy finds herself in the playroom at an exclusive club. A disguised Dom named Master Jay uses sensation play and a piece of silk to help her discover the world of kink. She finds it enjoyable and addictive, but what she doesn't know is that Master Jay is really Jake, a much younger man to whom she's strongly attracted. For the past couple of years, Jake quietly watched Kristy in his gym. He doesn't care that she’s older than him; he wants her. When the virgin BDSM sub he’s hired to train ends up being Kristy, Jake almost falls apart. During the scene they play at the club, he fantasizes about getting her into restraints in his own playroom. But Kristy is shocked when she learns that the two men she desires are on...

A Plain & Sweet Christmas Romance Collection by  Jerry S. Eicher, Lauralee Bliss , Ramona K. Cecil,  Dianne Christner,  Melanie Dobson, Olivia Newport, Claire Sanders, Anna Schmidt ,  & Rachael O. Phillips   Enjoy a simple Christmas, sweetened by love, in historical communities of plain faith people. Four romances develop among the Ohio River Valley Quakers of the mid-1800s. Two Mennonite couples face influences from outside their old traditions. Two Amish couples from the early 1900s are affected by world events. And in an Amana community, childhood sweethearts are reunited. Each story also includes a recipe for a sweet traditional treat. MY REVIEW:  Christmas traditions are so important and while the various plain religious sects celebrate in a different way, they are equally interesting.  This novella collection explores the Christmas traditions of the Amana, Quakers, Amish and Mennonites.  Add a bit of romance,...

  Amish Cooking Class Cookbook:  Over 200 Practical Recipes for Use in Any Kitchen Book Review by Wanda E. Brunstetter Amish Cooking Basic Enough for Beginners     Fans of  New York Times  bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish romance novels are invited to go back to cooking basics with characters from the bestselling Amish Cooking Class series. Heidi Troyer, her students, and other contributors share over 200 practical recipes for use in any kitchen, along with tips to keep things running smoothly. From learning how to boil eggs and knead biscuits to building a German Pizza and an Amish Haystack feast,  The Amish Cooking Class Cookbook  includes something beneficial for every age and skill set. Divided into traditional cookbook categories, there is a recipe everyone will find to love. MY REVIEW:   Oh my goodness, I think this may just be my new favorite cookbook!   I fell in love with the c...

The Beloved Christmas Quilt:   Three Stories of Family, Romance, and Amish Faith by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter, & Richelle Brunstetter One Quilt Binds Three Generations of Amish Women Enjoy the gift of a brand new romance from  New York Times  bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, along with stories by her daughter-in-law, Jean and granddaughter, Richelle. Book Description:   For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Psalm 31:3 The scripture embroidered on the back of a beloved quilt brings hope to three generations of Pennsylvania Amish women at Christmastime.   Luella’s Promise By Wanda E. Brunstetter Luella Ebersol has been caregiver for a dying woman and her young son. When Dena Lapp gives Luella her favorite quilt, she makes Luella promise to pass it down to her daughter. But Luella isn’t sure she will ever marry if she can’t find someone with maturity and faith like De...