If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun."--Katharine Hepburn In her bewitching novels of female friendship, fun, and delicious mischief, Dolores Stewart Riccio has charmed readers who want to know more about marvelous Cass, sweet Heather, wickedly witty Phillipa, eccentric mom Deidre, and whip-smart Fiona--five deeply committed sisters-in-arms with a little something extra on their side. Now, in Ladies Courting Trouble, the most fascinating women in Plymouth, Massachusetts, are back in the thick of the action, which suits them just fine ... October in New England is a grand time--great for carving pumpkins, throwing Halloween parties, baking and eating brownies, and ... dropping dead? When a helmlock-laced brownie at the church hospitality hour spells the end for an elderly townswoman, Cass Shipton and her circle of fabulous friends get to work using their very special brand of detective skills to ferret out the culprit. After all, their unorthodox recipe of magic, clairvoyance, and good old-fashioned common sense hasn't let them down yet ... Praise for Dolores Stewart Riccio and Circle of Five "A bewitching tale."--Midwest Book Review "This story has everything from suspense to laughter. Delicious ... with a magic all its own."--Rendezvous "Humorous moments are deftly intertwined with truly creepy ones." --Booklist "Delicious ... filled with magic ... and delight."--Phyllis Curott "Witty and fast-paced ... charming ... a fun read and food for thought." --Joe Haldeman Dolores Stewart Riccio is the author of three previous Cass Shipton novels, The Divine Circle of Ladies Making Mischief, Circle of Five, and Charmed Circle, as well as numerous highly acclaimed nonfiction books on the subjects of health and cooking. She lives in Rhode Island and is currently at work on her next novel."--
All Plymouth is talking about the mysterious disappearance of a local family, and Cass has sensed something foreboding--images so chilling, Cass calls on the circle to help her unmask a cunning and vicious killer.
In her new anthology of poems, Dolores Stewart Riccio invites curiosity, memory, love, mystery, pageantry, and history to attend a celebration of soul! Each poem speaks directly to the reader; each lovely image appears in the mind's eye and heart as brilliantly as a celestial panorama. The anthology is divided into eight sections, with topics ranging from Reincarnation to Shapeshifter and Acts of Faith. In the poem "Driving with the Right Side of the Brain," the poet exclaims, "some daredevil soul records with a flourish of a pen adventures I never remember." Trust me, daredevil souls: readers will lovingly remember the adventures that come alive in this poetry! -Carol Jankowski, Director, Duxbury Free Library
A group of delightfully eccentric women, who have a penchant for casting spells, find their peaceful world turned upside down by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who, they believe, is connected to the disappearance of two young boys, causing them to summon up their powers of magic to find the truth. Original. 15,000 first printing.
From Simon & Schuster, More Haunted Houses is a guide to cryptic hangouts and ghostly locales in the United States. From a robber's cave that echoes with voices of its past to America's own Loch Ness Monster to a vampire-infested cemetery, this fascinating companion volume to Haunted Houses USA takes us on a tour of some of America's spookiest places.
The quiet of Plymouth, Massachusetts is disrupted by the picketing of liberal churches, military funerals, and pagan businesses. The Circle of Five is also distubed and especially since one of their members owns a targeted shop. The circle is further terrified by the sniper who is targeting members of an archeological "dig" at the "Witch House" at the Morse Homestead.
When Olivia Andreas goes to an auction with her friend Jamie Finch, she doesn't expect to bring home a ghost! A professional records organizer who starts every day with a “To Do” list and is always on time for appointments, Olivia is not a believer in the paranormal or even an afterlife. In fact, she never glances at her astrology in the newspaper (even though she's a perfect Virgo). But on a whim, she buys a silver frame and decides to keep intact its photo of a smiling blonde woman whose curious collections were sold that night. Soon afterwards, a series of strange events completely upsets Olivia's orderly world. Various ghostly manifestations of former showgirl Lily Lamoureaux shake up Olivia's personal beliefs. A number of break-ins at Olivia's home, with nothing stolen, defy explanation. Scary as these events are, there's an upside. The investigating detective is an attractive guy named Dave Lowenstein who may almost meet Olivia's carefully listed criteria for a husband. Olivia's orderly life becomes increasingly complicated and perilous as evidence surfaces of Mafia involvement in Lily's death. Seeking revenge, Lily's ghost draws Olivia and Dave ever deeper into danger as their investigations escalate into a fast-moving, spine-chilling adventure that culminates on the 4th of July in an explosive conclusion.Dolores Stewart Riccio is also the author of THE CASS SHIPTON ADVENTURES, a series of suspense novels featuring crime-solving Wiccan women, and SPIRIT, a story of past and present lives.
Brigit, a young woman gifted with clairvoyant abilities, struggles to come to terms with her unusual powers in a story that spans the late 1930s through World War II. As a lonely child growing up on the Isle of Man, Brigit turns to her imaginary friend Michael for companionship. Later, while Brigit is working with psychic researchers studying her skill as a medium, Michael reappears as her control. He identifies himself as the spirit of an ancient Druid priest. Michael guides Brigit through a failed marriage, the death of her infant son, and various adventures in which she employs her paranormal powers in the war effort.
The sixth title in the "366 Ways to Cook" series focuses on antioxidants and how they strengthen the immune system to prevent heart disease, cancer, neurological disease, and some effects of aging. "Antioxidant Power" features appetizers and snacks; soups and chowders; grains, rice, and pasta; main dishes; vegetable and fruit side dishes; breads and muffins; salads; and healthful yet satisfying desserts, for a total of 366 easy-to-make recipes, and includes antioxidant rich menus for complete meals. Each recipe includes a nutritional analysis that counts calories, fat, percentage of calories from fat, sodium, protein, fiber, calcium, and cholesterol. Also provided are explanations about what role each antioxidant plays in maintaining good health, and a list of foods featuring each of these nutrients.
Contains more than three hundred simple recipes for foods with healing properties, explaining the benefits of each food--such as pasta, which can help people quit smoking, and cabbage, which can help an ulcer. Lit Guild & Doubleday Feat Alt. BH&G Alt.
Deals with healthy eating for women of all ages. This book features such nutritional advice as the way yoghurt and tofu can help to combat complaints from hot flushes to yeast infections, and how eating fish can guard against heart disease. Recipes and a guide to superfoods are also included.
A group of delightfully eccentric women, who have a penchant for casting spells, find their peaceful world turned upside down by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who, they believe, is connected to the disappearance of two young boys, causing them to summon up their powers of magic to find the truth. Original. 15,000 first printing.
Transporting readers once again into the enchanting world of Cass Shipton and her circle of friends in idyllic Plymouth, Massachusetts, this is Dolores Stewart Riccio's richest, most satisfying novel yet.
From Simon & Schuster, More Haunted Houses is a guide to cryptic hangouts and ghostly locales in the United States. From a robber's cave that echoes with voices of its past to America's own Loch Ness Monster to a vampire-infested cemetery, this fascinating companion volume to Haunted Houses USA takes us on a tour of some of America's spookiest places.
If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun." --Katharine Hepburn In her bewitching novels of female friendship, fun, and delicious mischief, Dolores Stewart Riccio has charmed readers who want to know more about marvelous Cass, sweet Heather, wickedly witty Phillipa, eccentric mom Deidre, and whip-smart Fiona--five deeply committed sisters-in-arms with a little something extra on their side. Now, in Ladies Courting Trouble, the most fascinating women in Plymouth, Massachusetts, are back in the thick of the action, which suits them just fine. . . October in New England is a grand time--great for carving pumpkins, throwing Halloween parties, baking and eating brownies, and. . .dropping dead? When a helmlock-laced brownie at the church hospitality hour spells the end for an elderly townswoman, Cass Shipton and her circle of fabulous friends get to work using their very special brand of detective skills to ferret out the culprit. After all, their unorthodox recipe of magic, clairvoyance, and good old-fashioned common sense hasn't let them down yet. . . Praise for Dolores Stewart Riccio and Circle of Five "A bewitching tale."--Midwest Book Review "This story has everything from suspense to laughter. Delicious. . .with a magic all its own." --Rendezvous "Humorous moments are deftly intertwined with truly creepy ones." --Booklist "Delicious. . .filled with magic. . .and delight."--Phyllis Curott "Witty and fast-paced. . .charming. . .a fun read and food for thought." --Joe Haldeman Dolores Stewart Riccio is the author of three previous Cass Shipton novels, The Divine Circle of Ladies Making Mischief, Circle of Five, and Charmed Circle, as well as numerous highly acclaimed nonfiction books on the subjects of health and cooking. She lives in Rhode Island and is currently at work on her next novel.
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