Tasting History Cookbook

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History student Alex Palmer is thrilled when his girlfriend, Claire Ryan, buys an apartment in Belle Vue Manor, formerly a Victorian lunatic asylum. But as Alex begins to discover the dark truth about the asylum’s past, he, Claire, and their friend Marianne find themselves on a nightmarish journey. Each will face the deadly consequences of the evil that began with the construction of the first Belle Vue Manor by an aristocratic French émigré in 1789, as well as the cruelty and satanic practices that continued when it became an asylum for the insane. As the two strands—past and present—unfold, Alex uncovers a supernatural mystery where revenge is paramount and innocence irrelevant—without being aware of the price he, and those around him, will pay. ©️ Crystal Lake Publishing

One eventful night, Leila returned home from one of her jobs, only to discover the unthinkable—her father had sold her to the Alvaro family to pay off his debt and take on more loans. When Leila meets the infamous and cruel under boss of the Alvaro family, Leonardo Alvaro, A chilling realization struck her. She knew him. Leonardo wasn’t just the under boss of one of the deadliest families in Las Vegas, but her ex-stepbrother, whom she knew as Damien. Leila must face her complicated history with Damien and the emotions that linger between them. Will she survive his return, or will she get pulled and drowned in a world she can’t escape?

Rex Obasi was just an average banker, struggling to cope with the fact that his fiancé left him after 8 years. In a crazed moment of greed he steals documents worth millions of naira. But there's something peculiar mixed with the documents, a piece of paper containing strange numbers -coordinates he doesn't understand. When the coordinates lead to a human trafficking ring operating under the guise of a NGO, he realized he has stumbled on what is no doubt the deadliest organized crime in the history of the Country. Now his world of deposit slips and check books is replaced with guns and bullets, knives and assassins. It's up to Rex to put a stop to it, protect his family and just maybe get another chance at love. But there's every chance he'll get a bullet instead..

Apharryll "Avy" Weliche became an orphan the moment she was born. She was raised and disciplined in the house of Ahvaz where she was groomed to be a well-disciplined and prim type of lady with a strong heart. She joined the prestigious academy of Trevioux to accomplish her goal of creating a name in history as one of the great mages to be remembered. However, her uncontrollable power hindrances her from improving and a lot of events will happen during his journey that will lead her to understand the real-life that lies ahead of her and the reason for her existence. In the midst of revealing all the mystery, love will blossom but with the complicated events comes the secrecy and hiding of feelings. This story will circle around the mystery and the seeking for truth, love, desire, and greed. Will Avy be able to unfold the truth? will she be able to restore the peace? Will she learn to love?

Having failed to secure a mate, Olivia black was forced to marry Lucien, the heir of Moonblood family who couldn't control his wolf. Fearing that he would never be able to control his wolf, he rejected her after three years out of fear that he would accidentally kill her. Left with no choice, she partakes in the year's bonding ceremony, and for the second time in history ; A wolf bonded two mates. Unfortunately for her, she found herself bonded to the worst mates possible . One is a half human adopted into a powerful pure blood family, the other is a feared Alpha who was rumored to have masscred his entire family. An Alpha and a Lycan. This was the beginning of her journey, a journey she couldn't even see how it would end.

Seventeen-year-old Isla Morgan has lost everything—her mother, her home, and her place in the world. When a mysterious invitation leads her to Moonridge Academy, a hidden school tucked deep in the Oregon woods, she thinks it’s a chance to disappear. But Moonridge has other plans. Drawn to four powerful Alpha-blooded males, Isla begins to unravel secrets no one dares speak aloud. She’s not just another student—she’s the reincarnation of Elara, a long-dead Omega whose power once threatened to unite—or destroy—the shifter world. Now, hunted by a rogue faction, haunted by fragmented memories, and bound to four mates with ties to her past life, Isla must decide: Will she repeat history—or break the curse that’s doomed every Omega before her?

Tasha Almirante’s university life is normal. She’s staying in the “safe boundary”, trying to get through college without getting into the nerves of the University’s queens and jocks. Not until the transferee student, Rendall Endrano, showed too much interest on her. Given Rendall’s reputation, whom other girls labeled as the hot transferee, Tasha knew one wrong move can make her life a living hell. But no matter how hard she resists, she keeps on feeling the unwanted heat when he’s around. Innocent and unworldly, Tasha found herself wanting him. Being with Rendall and indulging into his game of love affair, series of secrets will begin to unravel, even about Tasha’s life’s history and Rendall’s identity.

Heartbroken from a miscarriage and a cheating husband, Madeline’s life feels shattered. A night out with her best friend lands her in the bed of Colin Denver—her husband’s rival. Mortified, furious, and confused, she refuses his outrageous proposal: a fake engagement. But when Max’s fiancée, Melissa, reveals a deadly grudge from their shared past, Madeline is kidnapped and forced to confront a history she never knew. Colin risks everything to save her, and when he’s shot protecting her, Madeline finally faces the truth: love doesn’t follow rules, and age is no barrier to the heart. Betrayal, revenge, and a love that defies all odds collide in this gripping story of heartbreak, danger, and unexpected passion.

Si Felice ay isang role model student, hinahangaan, tinitingala, sinusunod. Siya ang tipo ng babaeng hindi makabasag pinggan kumbaga. Siya ang standard ng mga kababaihan sa kanilang campus. Kung tutuusin, napakaperpekto ng kanyang buhay dahil natatamasa niya ang lahat ngunit masisira ang lahat ng iyon sa pagdating ng kanyang Philippine History Professor na si Greg. Ang noon ay role model na estudyante ay makukulong sa isang bawal na pag-ibig. They say love can make you crazy. Maybe, that's right, because Felice Lemuel is sure that she's ready to defy the norm for the sake of that love.