Bøger af Amanda Mason

Sometimes the hardest road we travel is the one that leads us home.Jake Rawlings knew he had been born for more than life in the sleepy rural town of Bluff Creek. Being naturally athletically gifted and the son of one of the most renowned high school football coaches in the South, Jake knew he was destined for the life of a professional athlete and he would not let anything or anyone get in his way. But a series of unfortunate events leads to the loss of Jake's dream, leaving him bitter and angry. He distances himself from his family and his hometown; vowing that when and if he does return to Bluff Creek, he will once again be the envy of everyone. In his relentless chase for fame and fortune, he finds himself hitting rock bottom with his sports bar on the brink of bankruptcy. Desperate to keep his business afloat and its financial woes a secret from everyone, including his wealthy, albeit spoiled, fiance, Whitney Peterson, Jake makes decisions that could cost him more than just money. While his life seems to be unraveling before his very eyes, he is suddenly called home to attend the funeral of his once beloved grandfather. And he's shocked to find that the answer to his troubles might actually lie in Bluff Creek. At the tender age of eight, Julie Wooten fell head over heels in love with Jake Rawlings, only to have her heart crushed by his singular pursuit of fame and fortune. Julie's life has changed dramatically in the years since Jake left town. Her hopes and dreams put away in an effort to keep the secret that altered her path forever. She thought she could live a peaceful life in Bluff Creek running her grandmother's diner, but when Jake is forced to spend more time in their hometown than either of them would like, Julie feels anything but peace. And while she is determined to avoid Jake at all cost, he seems to be everywhere she turns. The more she sees him around town, the more she is torn between remembering why she fell in love with him to begin with and keeping him out of her life completely. Forced to stay in town longer than he planned, Jake finds a quiet inner calm that he hasn't felt in years. And while he and Julie seem to be at odds at every turn, he also can't seem to stop thinking about her. Past choices made by each of them threaten to shatter any calm he may have found at home. Faced with decisions that will alter both of their lives completely, Jake and Julie must decide if they will trust God or continue to force their own way, causing pain for not only themselves but everyone around them.

Practical techniques and mouthwatering recipes for the perfect steak Steak feels like a luxury, but you can cook up a restaurant-quality steak in your own kitchen anytime. Find out how easy it can be with this simple, practical steak cookbook. Clear instructions and 65 flavorful recipes help you learn and apply fundamental techniques like searing, smoking, sous vide, and even deep-frying to achieve the perfect steak. Brush up on seasoning and marinating, and find out how to cook to your preferred level of doneness. The simple, satisfying starter recipes in this steak cookbook teach you skills like outdoor grilling, stovetop cooking, and broiling. Then, impress your friends and family with a wide range of additional recipes, including sides and sauces to complement your steak creations. This essential steak cookbook teaches you to: Know your cuts—Check out at-a-glance steak cut profiles with defining characteristics and ideal cooking methods for various cuts of beef, from flat iron to flank. Prep and store—Find out how to store and prepare steak before cooking, and discover the best ways to preserve and reheat those delicious leftovers. Talk like a butcher—Learn how to shop for meat, understand different grades of beef, and decipher vocabulary like dry aging and grain-fed vs. grass-fed beef. Dig in to a delicious steak at home with the foolproof recipes in this steak cookbook.

A brilliant, unsettling and chilling ghost story of mothers and daughters, truth and deception that asks how far you would go, to get what you truly desire... Everyone is talking about The Hiding Place...

But these women - and the women that surround them - are harbouring their own secrets too, and soon events will come to a terrible head .

Can they discover the truth about what happened there all those years ago - and before it's too late?A vivid coming of age tale with a gripping ghostly twist, THE WAYWARD GIRLS is beautifully written fiction with a dark heart and is perfect for fans of THE GIRLS and THE ROANOKE GIRLS.