S.E.C.R.E.T. by L.M. Adeline

S.E.C.R.E.T.
by L.M. Adeline
Trade Paperback, 288 pages

No judgments. No limits. No shame.

I have to say, modern erotic fiction is a new genre for me. But it is immensely popular right now and I just had to see what it was all about.

Rather than the spanking books of yore, modern erotica often has a strong woman-empowerment theme throughout the book and that is exactly what S.E.C.R.E.T. is about.

A young woman, widowed at 29 and stuck in a quiet, unexciting, sexless life, becomes fascinated by a vibrant woman and her mate, patrons of the diner she works at. Cassie is transfixed by the electricity that crackles between them and longs for such connection in her own life. When the woman leaves behind a sensual journal of self-discovery, Cassie is hooked. And scared. She soon finds herself involved in a secret society of sexual exploration and empowerment that transforms her very life.

This book will have your heart racing! Not only that, there are more to come. Check out http://www.secretnovels.com/ for more details, and to read an excerpt from the novel.

L. Marie Adeline
L.M. Adeline is a pseudonym for a bestselling author and television producer.

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The Canadian Living Affordable Feasts Collection

Canadian Living 

Affordable Feasts Collection
Budget-Friendly Family Meals
by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Trade Paperback, 256 pages

I love the Canadian Living Collections. They are well researched, well-tested and well loved. This season brings us a much needed Affordable Feasts Collection to help us recoup from holiday spending and generally help stretch the household budget without sacrificing fun and flavour.

The book is in their signature easy to follow format, peppered with many full-page colour photos of beautiful meal ideas from traditional to exotic but always affordable.

Chapters Include:

Red Meat

White Meat

Eggs, Beans & Tofu

Pasta, Noodles & Rice

Hearty Vegetables

They feature the most affordable cuts of meat and produce and how to make the most of your shopping and cooking.

And - my favourite part of the book - it has ideas for how to repurpose your leftovers into another exciting and delicious dish! Leftover pot roast from page 48 can be used for beef perogies on page 49! I love that.

This is a great book for households on a budget (and really, who isn't these days?) who still want great taste, fun, and variety at the table. 

THE CANADIAN LIVING TEST KITCHEN creates and tests thousands of recipes every year to ensure that they turn out as perfectly in your home as they do in our kitchen. We develop each recipe with you in mind by using everyday ingredients and only the most common cooking equipment found in households across Canada. This makes cooking easier on you, leaving you more time to share good food with family and friends.

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Born Weird by Andrew Kaufman

Born Weird
by Andrew Kaufman
Trade Paperback, 288 pages

It is apt that Weird is in the title and also the last name of the family featured in this book as it is an odd, quirky tale that reads like fable, although more modern than some.

The Weird family was given blessings that turned out to be curses (blursings) by their grandmother, each as they were brought into the world. In a "be careful what you wish for" sense, grandma (The Shark) realizes on her deathbed that the blursings must be undone for each Weird child (now semi-functioning adult) to live life fully.

Angie Weird has only two weeks to find and assemble all of her siblings to be present for The Shark's passing and the undoing of their curses.

Born Weird is a modern fairytale, effusively and joyously filled with the F word. It reminds me a little of the television show Pushing Daisies, with its quirky narration. A fun and unique book to brighten up these dreary months ahead.

Photo credit: Lee Towndrow

ANDREW KAUFMAN is the author of All My Friends Are Superheroes, The Tiny Wife, and The Waterproof Bible. He was born in Wingham, Ontario, the birthplace of Alice Munro, making him the second-best writer from a town of 3000. His work has been published in 11 countries and translated into 9 languages. He is also an accomplished screenwriter and lives in Toronto with his wife and their 2 children.

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