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The Serviceberry

This book is authored by izabella W. "Mate!" My eyes bulged out of my head as I snapped up to regard the guy who is obviously the king. His eyes were locked on mine as he began to advance very quickly. Oh great. That's why he looked familiar, he was the same guy who I bumped into only an hour or two before hand. The one who claimed I was his mate... Oh... SHIT! *** In a dystopian future, it is the 5-year anniversary of the end of the earth as we knew it. A race of supernatural creatures calling themselves the lycanthrope has taken over and nothing has been the same. Every town is split into two districts, the human district, and the wolf district. The humans are now treated as a minority, while the Lycans are to be treated with the utmost respect, failure to submit to them results in brutal public punishments. For Dylan, a 17-year-old girl, living in this new world is tough. Being 12 when the wolves took over, she has both witnessed and experienced public punishment firsthand. Wolves have been domineering since the new world and if you're found to be the mate of one, for Dylan it is a fate worse than death. So what happens when she finds out she not only is a lycan’s mate but that lycan happens to be the most famous and the most brutal of them all? Follow Dylan on her rocky journey, combatting life, love, and loss. A new spin on the typical wolf story. I hope you enjoy it. Warning, mature content. Scenes of strong Abuse. Scenes of self-harm Scenes of Rape. Scenes of a Sexually explicit nature. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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King Lucien hates her more than anything in the world, because she is the daughter of the King who killed his family and enslaved him, and his people.He made her his slave. He owns her, and he will pay her back in spades, everything her father did to him. And her father did a lot. Scarred him into being the powerful but damaged monster King he is.A King who battles insanity every single day.A King who hates—LOATHES—to be touched.A King who hasn't slept well in the past fifteen years.A King who can't produce an heir to his throne.Oh, will he make her pay.But then again, Princess Danika is nothing like her father. She is different from him. Too different.And when he set out to make her pay, he was bound to find out just how different she is from her father.*********A love that rose from deep-rooted hatred. What exactly does fate have in-store for these two?Aree you as interested in this ride as I am!?Then, fasten up your seatbelts. We're going on a bumpy ride!

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After six years together, Hansel Johnson comes to Miranda Sutton with an arm around his new lover and tells her he wants to break up. Miranda doesn't kick up a fuss. She packs her things, takes the exorbitant sum of money he gives her as compensation, and moves out without hesitation. Hansel's friends make bets on how long Miranda can stick it out this time—everyone in Jandersville knows that Miranda is madly in love with Hansel, after all. She loves him so much that she can cast aside her pride, dignity, and temper. They're sure she'll come begging for him to take her back in three days, at most. But when three days come and go… Hansel's the first to lose his composure. It's his first time giving in to Miranda. He calls her and says, "Have you had enough of this nonsense? If you have, you'd better come back." Unfortunately for him, he only hears a man chuckle on the other end of the line. "It's too late to change something once it's done, Mr. Johnson. There isn't anything in this world that can turn back time." "I'm looking for Miranda. Pass the phone to her!" Hansel snaps. "Sorry, but my girlfriend's too tired. She's just fallen asleep."

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Her Cold-Hearted Alpha

Kiara Westwood was the 18 year old daughter of two Alpha parents. But she was born without one of the basic abilities of a wolf. Wanting to escape from the protection and concern of her family and pack which suffocated her. She moves to the pack of the Lycan King himself. Alejandro Rossi. Fearless, ruthless and cold-hearted. Alejandro cares for nothing or no one and that’s the way he liked it. He believes his sole purpose is to contain the danger that threatens their very existence. At 34, Alejandro had not found his destined mate, nor has he taken one of choice. Fucking women was just a past time and he didnt have the heart for love nor the interest. That was until Kiara stepped into his life, like a breath of fresh air or a storm on a hot summers night. Under the blood moon, by a cruel twist of fate they realise they are mated. Will Kiara be able to make her way into his frozen heart and revive any emotions he is capable of? Or would he destroy her completely in the process? ---- THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE ALPHA Book 1 - Her Forbidden Alpha Book 2 - Her Cold-Hearted Alpha Book 3 - Her Destined Alpha Book 4 - Caged Between The Beta & Alpha Book 5 - King Alejandro: The Return Of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha For updates, character aesthetics release dates and more follow me on IG author.muse or FB author muse

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If it hadn't been for what eventuate at the hotel on that momentous night, Charlotte wouldn't have given birth to her eight babies. The identity of the father was unknown to the babies and to their mother who had no idea who the mysterious man was. Four year's later, Charlotte took a part time job at a bar to meet ends means, there she met Xavier, the president of Xi group. He is ruthless and stern, known for his iron and bloody skills. He has never been interested in a woman, but there was something different about Charlotte, that kept drawing him closer to her.

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Submitting to My Best Friend's Dad

“Do you want to know how this works?” he whispered.“Yes!” I gasped in response to his tug on my hair. “I want to know.”“Yes, what?” he asked, causing my mind to swirl with the realization of what he was into.“Yes, sir. I can be a good girl.” ****For Becca, going to Miami brought up old childhood memories with her best friend, Tally. She needed the break after a rough year attending Yale and a break-up with her boyfriend, Chad. She didn’t expect for her summer of fun to include sleeping with James, the Italian Stallion–Tally’s father.Knowing it’s wrong, she allows James to pull her into a vortex of pleasure that has her breaching the surface of reality and grasping for survival. Can Becca endure this pleasure without Tally finding out?Or will her secrets cause her world to crash around her?Submitting to My Best Friend’s Dad is created by Scarlett Rossi, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

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What Recipes Use The Serviceberry For Jams Or Pies?

3 Answers2025-10-17 07:48:48

Late-summer mornings around the kitchen make me reach for jars of serviceberries almost every time — they have this honeyed, slightly almond-y flavor that sings in jams and pies. For a classic serviceberry jam I use about 4 cups of berries, 3 cups of sugar, and the juice of one lemon. I rinse the berries, pick out stems or leaves, then simmer the berries with the lemon juice until they break down. If you like a very smooth jam, I mash them or blitz briefly, but I usually leave some texture. Add sugar, bring to a vigorous boil, and cook to a soft-set (220°F if you have a thermometer), skimming foam as needed. If you prefer no-cook or freezer jam, mash berries with sugar and let them macerate for a few hours, then jar and freeze or refrigerate; for shelf-stable jars, I process them in a boiling water bath for about 10 minutes.

For pies, I treat serviceberries like a cross between blueberries and cherries. I toss 5–6 cups of berries with 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (depending on how sweet they are), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4–1/3 cup cornstarch or 1/3 cup flour to thicken. A pinch of salt and a teaspoon of vanilla help deepen the flavor; I sometimes add a teaspoon of almond extract because it echoes the berry's nutty notes. Dollops of butter on top before the final crust or a crumble topping with oats and brown sugar both work beautifully. Bake at 375°F for 45–55 minutes until bubbling and golden.

Beyond the basics I love making a mixed pie with apples or rhubarb to balance acidity, or a serviceberry galette when I want a rustic, fast dessert. Serviceberry jam also makes a killer glaze for pork or a spread for scones. I always stash a few jars in the pantry — the smell when you open them is pure late-summer nostalgia, and that never gets old.

How Do You Grow The Serviceberry In A Home Garden?

6 Answers2025-10-27 11:58:18

Growing serviceberries has become one of my favorite backyard projects, and I usually start by thinking about the little ecosystem I want to create rather than just 'where to stick a sapling.' First off, pick the right type: Amelanchier species vary from shrubby forms to small trees, and hardiness ranges roughly from USDA zones 3 to 9 depending on the variety. I aim for full sun if I want the best fruit yield and bright fall color, but they tolerate part shade and still flower beautifully. Good drainage is important—serviceberries hate sitting in water—so I plant in loamy soil amended with compost, and I try to keep the soil slightly acidic to neutral if possible.

Plant in early spring or fall, digging a hole twice as wide as the root ball and only as deep as the root flare. I backfill with native soil and compost, water deeply, and mulch 2–3 inches out to the drip line to hold moisture and suppress weeds, but I leave a small gap around the trunk to prevent rot. Spacing depends on the cultivar—shrubs can be 6–8 feet apart, small trees 12–20 feet—so plan for mature size. Water regularly the first two seasons; after establishment they’re fairly drought-tolerant.

Maintenance is low but deliberate: formative pruning in the first few winters to establish a strong scaffold, removing crossing or weak limbs, then lighter shaping year to year. Watch for rusts, leaf spot, and occasionally borers; good air circulation and prompt removal of diseased wood help a lot. Birds adore the berries, so I either net at harvest or harvest early and process them into jams, pies, or freeze them. I love how serviceberries reward patience—early spring blossoms, summer fruit, and a gorgeous flush of color in fall. It still feels like a small miracle every season.

How Can The Serviceberry Be Pruned For Better Harvests?

6 Answers2025-10-27 06:31:39

Wanting a bigger, healthier harvest from a serviceberry is totally doable with the right pruning rhythm and a little patience. I like to think of pruning this shrub/tree as coaching it rather than bossing it around. The first three years are formative: I remove competing suckers and pick two to four strong scaffold branches if it’s being trained as a small tree, or encourage a multi-stem vase by keeping several vigorous canes spaced evenly if I want a shrub form. Those early, careful cuts set the shape for easier harvesting and better light penetration later on.

Once it’s established, my routine shifts. In late winter or very early spring, while the plant is dormant, I clean out dead, diseased, or crossing branches—cutting back to healthy wood, just outside the branch collar. Summer pruning after fruiting is my secret for controlling size and encouraging new fruiting wood without shocking the plant: I’ll tip back vigorous shoots to a bud that faces outward to open the canopy. I also practice selective thinning—removing 10–20% of older stems each year to promote younger, fruiting branches and reduce disease pressure.

Tools matter more than most people admit: sharp bypass pruners for small wood, loppers for thicker branches, and a pruning saw for anything over an inch or two. Disinfect between cuts if disease is present, and make clean angled cuts. Combine pruning with mulch, modest nitrogen, and pollinator-friendly flowers nearby, and you’ll notice fuller, juicier harvests by the second or third season. It’s slow, but watching the improvement season by season never gets old.

When Does The Serviceberry Produce Fruit And Flowers?

6 Answers2025-10-27 16:09:37

Spring is when serviceberries really steal the show in my yard; the timing is one of those small seasonal joys I look forward to every year. Generally, serviceberries (Amelanchier species) burst into white blossoms in early spring, often before the tree’s leaves are fully out. In mild climates that means March or even late February; in cooler regions it can be April. Different species — like Amelanchier canadensis, Amelanchier laevis, and Amelanchier arborea — and local microclimates shift that window, so I always watch the buds rather than the calendar.

After the petals fall, the tiny green ovaries start bulking up into fruit. From bloom to ripe berry usually takes a few weeks to a couple of months depending on weather and the species: typically late spring into early summer (think May through July in many temperate zones). The fruits begin green, blush red, then darken to a deep purple or almost black when truly ripe. Birds are often first to know — they descend as soon as the berries sweeten — and a late frost can wipe out a whole season’s crop if it nicks the flowers.

I pick by feel and color: a plump, slightly soft berry that tastes sweet and tangy is perfect for fresh eating, baking, or jam. Serviceberries are great pollinator magnets when they bloom, and their fruit makes the shrub a wildlife-friendly plant. For me, the best part is that flowering and fruiting create two distinct pleasures: a cloud of spring blossoms and then the reward of summer berries, which always makes me smile.

Which Wildlife Eats The Serviceberry In Spring?

6 Answers2025-10-27 01:18:11

Spring in my neighborhood turns into a tiny wildlife buffet when the serviceberries bloom, and I get so excited watching who shows up. The flowers attract a swarm of pollinators first: honeybees and native bumblebees, solitary bees, and even some early butterflies and hoverflies that sip nectar and shuttle pollen between blossoms. That floral stage is crucial for getting a good crop later, and I love that quiet hum around the branches.

Once the berries start forming and then ripen, the bigger crowd arrives. Songbirds like American robins, cedar waxwings, thrushes, bluebirds, and various finches and grosbeaks are the main berry eaters — they’ll sweep in and clear a shrub in a day or two if it’s especially productive. Mammals take part too: squirrels and chipmunks are constant pickers, mice and voles will nibble at low-hanging fruit, and in some places deer browse on young leaves or buds. Raccoons and foxes will scavenge fallen fruit, and in regions with them, bears sometimes come through for a feast when serviceberries are abundant.

Beyond who eats them, I appreciate how serviceberries fit into the ecosystem: birds and mammals disperse the seeds, insects pollinate the blooms, and the plant provides early-season food and shelter. If you’re growing them, consider planting more than one shrub to satisfy wildlife and still get fruit for yourself. Watching the parade of visitors always makes my mornings better — it feels like a tiny spring festival every year.

What Are The Health Benefits Of The Serviceberry?

3 Answers2025-10-17 09:49:54

I get a warm buzz whenever serviceberries hit peak ripeness in late spring — they're one of those underrated little powerhouses. Beyond tasting like a mash-up of blueberry, almond, and a hint of cherry, they pack a meaningful nutritional punch. Fresh serviceberries are rich in antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, which help neutralize free radicals and support overall cellular health. They also provide a decent dose of vitamin C and dietary fiber, so they’re good for immune support and keeping digestion humming. Potassium and manganese show up too, which play into heart and bone health, respectively.

People often compare them to blueberries, and for good reason: the antioxidant profile is similar, and some varieties can even rival blueberries on certain measures. I like to think of serviceberries as a low-calorie, nutrient-dense treat — perfect for breakfast bowls, jams, or baking. They help blunt blood sugar spikes a bit thanks to their fiber, though they're not a substitute for medical advice if you need to manage diabetes.

Caveats: always eat fully ripe berries and be mindful of portion sizes; the pits are tiny and generally not eaten. Foraging requires proper identification and avoiding sprayed areas. When I preserve them into jam or dry a batch for winter, I feel like I’m bottling summer — a small health boost and a lot of joy in every spoonful.