Diana Stout

Mardi Gras, voodoo, nursery rhymes, and a serial killer.Silky David is a lone female cop in a long family ancestry of male New Orleans cops.Donovan O'Roarke, a newly relocated 6'5" New York City cop still haunted by the young hostage he accidentally shot, meets David in a French Quarter bar believing she's a hooker. Unaware of his new co-workers and their undercover sting operation, he arrests her. Fellow male cops stay undercover pranking them both, letting him haul her to the station, where they're dubbed David and Goliath.Partnered together, they're vying for the same detective position. Amid Louisiana's sultry landscape and rising passion, they have two weeks to find the killer before Mardi Gras. And then, her niece disappears. When haunting memories surface for David, will she remember a past trauma in time to rescue her niece? Can Goliath trust himself without jeopardizing their safety?

Tired of fixing the same old meals? For those who love to cook, those who don't, for beginners, for experienced cooks looking for something different, for those who are busy and need something quickly, and for those who like good solid foods. Superfoods, simple steps, easy to fix, and basic ingredients. For anyone who has allergies, just swap out ingredients for those you can eat.For those needing gluten-free recipes, swap out the flour for your favorite flour. The key to using this cookbook is to take my recipes and make adjustments suited for your use. Think of this cookbook as a starter or base to build upon. Have fun with it A great gift for newlyweds, college students, for someone living alone. Some of my all-time favorite recipes: Two-Minute Fudge - (Makes for a great Christmas present )Chocolate Cherry Cake (If you take this dish, it'll come back empty )Pralines - (Another great Christmas gift Just like the ones made in the South )Butterbeer - (It's as close as I could get to that served at a famous park in Florida.)Old-Fashioned Pan Rolls - (These are light and fluffy, and taste like store-bought.)Guacamole - (Easy to make and delicious )Red Pepper Cream Cheese Seafood Dip - (This one will disappear fast )Crustless Quiche - (Easy to fix and no crust to make or buy )Eggnog - (A holiday favorite.)Lobster/Crab/Fish Bisque - (Yummy )Black Forest Mug Cake - (When you need just a taste and not an entire cake )No Grain Cheese Crust Pizza - (When I became gluten-free, this one became my go-to pizza.)Homemade mixes - (These have been lifesavers in eliminating unneeded ingredients.) "My kids are fussy eaters and they loved the recipes we tried " - email from Kat Henry Doran of WildWomenAuthors "The concept behind this book is brilliant " - Amazon reviewer "The answer we've all been looking for...simple categories...a quick, easy helpmate in the kitchen. Options for substitutes are included-a wonderful aide to those of us who are challenged in the culinary imagination area." - Goodreads review

Born and raised in The Bowery, a run-down section of New York City in the late 1800s, Maggie has to journey the maze of a man's world where women have no real value, and children even less so. She has only one dream-to escape this harsh life. Can she do it?

Hawk Hunter, a half-Shoshone Indian, left New York at the height of his book-cover modeling career without anyone knowing why. His goal? To re-establish eagles to the Snake River Valley in Idaho, his ancestral homeland, and with zero publicity. The only way to reach Hawk's mountaintop is by helicopter-with his knowledge. To date no one has been able to get an interview.Wildlife photojournalist Jennifer Frost is determined to get the elusive story, not realizing there is bad blood between her boss who wants this story and Hawk. Her reward for getting the story is a desired promotion denied to her thus far. Her boss lies telling her permission has been obtained. Stuck with Jennifer for two weeks, Hawk is determined to save his eagles and see that any story remains on the mountain. Jennifer is determined that she'll get the story, no matter what. Just before her arrival, Hawk spotted poachers in the valley. It's just a matter of time . . . Both Jennifer and Hawk must compromise and give up something they strongly believe in, but can they? Are they willing to betray the other to meet their individual goals, or will their new-found feelings for each other determine a future that neither had planned?