An invitation you can’t refuse. You should . . . When shy, lonely Ivy meets a woman who claims to be her long-lost sister, she knows it’s too good to be true. She decides to trust Kate anyway. She wants a family. She wants someone to love. She’s making a mistake. Ivy enters Kate’s fairytale cottage, deep in the heart of Scotland . . . and she doesn’t come out. She’s the first to go missing. She won’t be the last. Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, Tash’s journey is just beginning . . . Multi-award-winning master of suspense Catriona McPherson is back with an ominous, twisty psychological thriller set in contemporary Scotland that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Nothing's more enticing than an awesome, lusciously decorated gingerbread house. With designs for holidays and birthdays, these exquisite projects include a cottage, chalet, and two-story house--and customized windows, doors, chimneys, paths, trees, and even lighting add to the charm. Hundreds of helpful process shots; advice on tools and techniques; and patterns, piping templates, and tips on baking and assembling all assure magical results.

Updated with a brand-new selection of desserts and treats, the fully illustrated Sally's Baking Addiction cookbook offers more than 80 scrumptious recipes for indulging your sweet tooth—featuring a chapter of healthier dessert options, including some vegan and gluten-free recipes. It's no secret that Sally McKenney loves to bake. Her popular blog, Sally's Baking Addiction, has become a trusted source for fellow dessert lovers who are also eager to bake from scratch. Sally's famous recipes include award-winning Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Cookies, No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Pie, delectable Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Cupcakes, and yummy Marshmallow Swirl S'mores Fudge. Find tried-and-true sweet recipes for all kinds of delicious: Breads & Muffins Breakfasts Brownies & Bars Cakes, Pies & Crisps Candy & Sweet Snacks Cookies Cupcakes Healthier Choices With tons of simple, easy-to-follow recipes, you get all of the sweet with none of the fuss! Hungry for more? Learn to create even more irresistible sweets with Sally’s Candy Addiction and Sally’s Cookie Addiction.

Chef Morgan, who has worked in the pastry arts for nearly 20 years, takes you through the basics of baking a gingerbread house from scratch. Close-up color photographs will make you feel as if he is standing by your side in the kitchen, helping you with each step. Try your hand at 17 charming, delectable houses that can be easily made by a beginner but won't look like it. Book jacket.

What's One Part Baking, One Part Building, and All Parts Holiday Fun? Making gingerbread houses, of course! This book is all you need -- whether you're a beginner or an expert. Professional gingerbread maker Aaron Morgan walks you step-by-step through the process of building a basic gingerbread house, using how-to photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Then you'll feast your eyes on more than 40 award-winning creations, with recipes, techniques, and templates to get you ready for gingerbread building and decorating. Book jacket.

Margaret Harper, a well-educated, artistic young woman from a highly academic, yet dysfunctional family, seeks freedom by marrying the rebellious, brilliant physicist Chris. Margaret yearns for a normal family life and Chris offers her stability, but Margaret is haunted by her childhood, and struggles to be happy. When Chris is offered the chance of a new life for them, they swap the stifling home counties for vibrant Rio de Janeiro. Despite Margaret’s determination to survive, the toll proves too much and she finally admits defeat. Chris agrees to abandon the possibilities that Rio held for him, but arriving home only brings the realisation that escaping Brazil was only the beginning of their problems Chris’s life lies within the complex world of physics that mirrors the complexity of the inner challenges Margaret must face if she is to finally break free of her past.

An abandoned baby. A locked trunk. A man called Finch. A stolen car ring. And a missing grandmother. Ronny and Greg Jameson didn't realize that one girl could be so full of mystery. But that was before the met Evie Hollis. Evie Hollis had polio and walked with a crutch. But that didn’t stop her from leading the two boys on a wild race through Atlanta in search of the Gingerbread House. The house that Evie was sure would answer all her questions—if she could only find it in time.

The perfect cosy and uplifting romance to curl up with this winter! In Mistletoe Gardens a legend exists: anyone who kisses underneath the mistletoe will be guaranteed another year of love... When local baker Essie Browne discovers that Mistletoe Gardens is to be demolished in January, she’s determined to save the place she loves so much. So Essie proposes building a life size gingerbread house to bring in the crowds...just how hard can it be? Well, quite hard actually. Essie can bake gingerbread blindfolded, but she hasn’t got a clue how to build an actual house with it! She needs help - and fast! Enter local builder, Joss Hallissey. Essie is convinced that with Joss’s help they can pull this off. There’s just one tiny problem: Joss hates Christmas, gingerbread, and... well, just about everything else too. Joss the Grinch makes it clear that her idea is ludicrous and pointless, but he reluctantly agrees to help with her plan. Will the gingerbread house be enough to save Mistletoe Gardens? Or will Essie's chance for a magical kiss under the mistletoe be lost forever? Perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Kat French and Caroline Roberts! Readers LOVE Jaimie Admans! ‘This book really captured my heart and filled it with so much joy, I just couldn't put the book down. I can't wait to get stuck in to more of Jaimie's books.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Highly recommend this as a perfect escapist read, once I had started I couldn’t stop and read it in almost one sitting.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thank you Jaimie for another amazing book.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh wow Jaimie Admans has done it again. I laughed, I cried whilst trying to work out the mysteries within the story.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book! Clear your diary for an afternoon or two in the garden and get reading...’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Jaimie Admans books always manage to grab you from the first page, and this wonderful book is no exception. I was drawn in by the magical, otherworldly atmosphere of the story.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A sweet opposites-attract holiday tale that will inspire you to believe in true love. Nina works two jobs to support herself and her grieving grandpa in their small mountain town in Montana. When the failing country club where she works is bought by rich city businessman Grayson she fears she’s about to lose her job. Although Grayson is in town to evaluate if the struggling business can be resurrected, he seems honest and kind, and is somehow getting past the walls she’s built. It would be wrong to develop feelings for the guy who could ruin everything for her, but the more time Nina spends with Grayson the more she finds herself unwittingly falling for him. From a New York Times bestselling author, don’t miss this chance to find a love that can heal your heart in A GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS.

It's time to solve the last mystery of the Clue Duo series. Help nine-year-old Elisabeth Vanklewen her best friend Eveline Brighton as they look around for clues to solve this Christmas catastrophe. With seven fun filled chapters, a few suspects and a handful of clues, this mystery turns out to be one tough cookie... just in time for the Holidays!