DIY--My Way!

Looking for a DIY project with a shortcut? Pick up I Modify IKEA: Furnishings from Everyone's Favorite Store, Customized for Your Home by Elyse Major and Charlotte Rivers for some great ideas. The book includes over 40 creative modifications to furnishings for every room of the house. The projects range from easy to difficult with most being completed in under 6 hours.

If you like IKEA and want to have some design fun—this book is for you! DB

What the Duke Doesn't Know

What the Duke Doesn't Know is a sweet and original regency romance that improves as it goes along. It is the second in Jane Ashford's The Duke's Sons series about the six sons of the Duke of Langford.
Lord James Gresham is the fifth son of the Duke of Langford and a captain in the navy when his ship is abruptly decommissioned. Now floundering around Oxford, James is trying to decide what comes next for him. While visiting his brother and sister in law, James is suddenly attacked by a young woman wearing breeches, brandishing a gun, and accusing him of stealing her inheritance.
Kawena Benson is the daughter of an English gentleman and his Polynesian wife. She has traveled all the way to England to search out Lord James and insist that he return her stolen jewels. When it is resolved that James doesn't have Kawena's gems, he offers to assist her in her quest and the two are forced into traveling together across England in their search. *JK*

Illusion Town

This new novel, Illusion Town, is one of Jayne Castle's futuristic romance series, set on the planet of Harmony. Her books are readable as all the rest and wonderfully addictive. It can pull you right in with no effort at all.
In this paranormal romance, the characters, Hannah and Elias are powerful, both of them used to getting their way. Elias is the son of a very rich magical family, and Hannah an orphan with two loving, eccentric aunts. The two talked online for about two months prior to their date and marriage, but they are practically strangers tied together in very stressful circumstances.
You will get to experience underground catacombs, mysterious villains, true love, and a dust bunny combined to make this book a reading candy. *JK*

Murder in Maine

Hope and Maggie are friends who are testing the waters for future travel plans. They decide to take a week-long cooking class at the quaint Oquossoc Mountain Inn in Maine. Coincidentally, Buster, Hope’s distant son is working in town as a deputy sheriff. Things become interesting very quickly with the arrival of the Antippas clan---family to one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Alex Antippas manages to upset everyone and get Cherry, the front desk clerk, fired. When he turns up dead in a suspicious fire, Cherry is the number one suspect. Hope and Maggie decide to do some sleuthing one their own to prove her innocence. If you like twists, turns, and an array of querky characters Death  At Breakfast by Beth Gutcheon is for you! DB

Not Just Jars!

Whether you can garden goodies or not, you are probably very familiar with Mason jars. They originated in Europe over 200 years ago. They were patented in the United States in 1858. The best part about them is the many ways they can be used. Mason Jar Nation: the jars that changed America and 50 clever ways to use them today  by Joann Moser tells all about the history and collection of jars and includes 50 creative projects. Crafts include storage, kitchen and lighting ideas. Very savvy! DB