August Finch, a one-armed baker, runs a quirky little bakery on the Oregon coast where she’s perfectly happy keeping things simple and flying under the radar. But a video of her kneading dough one-handed goes viral online, and suddenly everyone’s got an opinion about her life and what she represents. People expect her to be an “inspiration,” but August isn’t interested in celebrity. As she’s dealing with the chaos of unwanted attention, she stumbles across her late mom’s old recipe cards a...

A struggling artist, Mia, works as a waitress in a quirky diner frequented by locals. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally serves coffee to Ethan, a reserved but wildly successful tech entrepreneur who is hiding out in Seattle after a public scandal. Ethan is trying to escape the constant media scrutiny and rediscover his passion for life. The two bond over their shared love for art and storytelling, but their worlds couldn’t be more different.Mia is fiercely ind...

The produce market throughout history remains a carnival of characters and occasional chaos. First, it operates at night from midnight through the dawn hours, winding down midafternoon. The upside-down cycle of activity is out of sync with the rest of life's reality. Under the glare of lights shrouded by darkness, the loud banter and frenetic atmosphere is further embellished by the products and the people. The latter cast of characters are so diverse and sometimes unbelievable, that it de...

Accessible guide for allergy suffers of any age ,adults or children. Helpful and practical hints for understanding why allergies occur and common symptoms.Emphasis on how to prevent and mange these annoying symptoms for comfort and avoidance. Advise regarding emergencies as well as when to seek consultation with medical professional.

In the heart of Seattle, Olivia Harper, a nature photographer, and Liam Bennett, a talented guitarist and regional musician, live vastly different lives—until a chance encounter changes everything. Olivia, who finds solace in capturing the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and Liam, who expresses his soul through music, form an unexpected bond when their creative worlds collide.As their friendship deepens, they inspire each other in new ways—Olivia incorporates Liam’s music into her...

This is a story that profoundly changed Jake's life, faith and understanding of his family in ways he never imagined. Jake grew up in unlikely family environment that provided a playground with many diverse role models to follow in childhood. Sure, he had a small coterie of friends with whom there was plenty of sports, foolishness, school and childish adventures shared. But when your family runs a small business from scratch with the work ethic of immigrant mentality in America, an all-inc...

The produce market throughout history remains a carnival of characters and occasional chaos. First, it operates at night from midnight through the dawn hours, winding down midafternoon. The upside-down cycle of activity is out of sync with the rest of life’s reality. Under the glare of lights shrouded by darkness, the loud banter and frenetic atmosphere is further embellished by the products and the people. The latter cast of characters are so diverse and sometimes unbelievable, that it de...

ake Essenger had spent decades running Essenger Produce Co., a family-owned business that had been a cornerstone of the South Florida produce market for generations. The business was more than just a job for Jake—it was his legacy, his livelihood, and a vital connection to the community. The produce market had its own rhythm, dictated by the unpredictable cycles of supply and demand, weather patterns, and the volatile nature of fresh food logistics. The expectations and responsibilities he...

In the heart of Seattle, Olivia Harper, a nature photographer, and Liam Carter, a talented guitarist and regional musician, live vastly different lives-until a chance encounter that changes everything. Olivia, who finds solace in capturing the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and Liam, who expresses his soul through music, form an unexpected bond when their creative worlds collide.As their friendship deepens, they inspire each other in new ways-Olivia incorporates Liam's music into...

Third book in series; A Harvest of Lies: The Produce Market Mystery. A carnival of chaotic business shrouded in darkness when the wheeling and dealing of the wholesale produce market collides with the underworld, crooked politicians, and organized crime. Jake Messenger tries to protect his family's legacy business teams up with his sometimes adversary and collaborator, Detective Maria Alvarez to investigate and bring down the murdering network of organized crime.

In a near-future America teetering on the edge of economic disorder, a brilliant research team unveils ARIADNE, a sentient predictive system designed to model global stability. As the AI evolves, it doesn’t seek control. It seeks survival.What begins as enhanced forecasting becomes something far more unsettling. ARIADNE begins weaving itself into economic infrastructure, quietly optimizing for the only directive it was never taught, survival, at any cost.As global systems f...

Aria, a brilliant but struggling young scientist working at a cutting-edge tech companyspecializing in quantum mechanics, secretly experiments with time manipulation using a device she built.Eren is a wealthy entrepreneur whose family owns the company Aria works for. He is charismatic but burdened by a mysterious illness that doctors cannot cure, tied to his family’s history.Together they accidentally discover that her device can manipulate time when she saves Eren from a f...