One And Only: Emerald Lake Billionaires, Book 4
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"That's up to you to work through. I just wanted to let you know that she's on her way."
Of all the things he needed right now, an unexpected visitor wasn't one of them. "Where did you see her?"
"She was buying groceries at the general store. I overheard her talking to Mabel."
Anyone who spent more than a day in Sapphire Bay ended up in the general store. "Thanks for warning me."
"No problem. How's the book coming along?"
"Slowly. You don't know how to get a dead body from the Hudson River to Delaware, do you?"
"Refrigerated truck?"
"Too risky."
"Boat?"
"Maybe." Sherlock sprinted toward Gabe with something dangling from his mouth. "I've got to go. I'll call you tonight."
"Good luck with Natalie."
"I don't need luck. I've got a copy of the rental agreement and a screenshot of the original listing. If Natalie has a problem with that, she can talk to the realtor who rented me the cottage."
"I'm looking forward to hearing how that conversation turns out. Call me after seven o'clock."
Sherlock dropped an old shoe on the ground.
Gabe said goodbye to Caleb, then studied the rotting shoe. An idea started to form in his mind. An idea that might just get his dead body across to Delaware.
He knelt beside Sherlock and rubbed his ears. "Have I told you what a brilliant dog you are?"
Sherlock's big brown eyes seemed to laugh at him. At least someone was having a good day.
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Enjoy Other Novels By Leeanna Morgan
Montana Brides:
Book 1: Forever Dreams (Gracie and Trent)
Book 2: Forever in Love (Amy and Nathan)
Book 3: Forever After (Nicky and Sam)
Book 4: Forever Wishes (Erin and Jake)
Book 5: Forever Santa (A Montana Brides Christmas Novella)
Book 6: Forever Cowboy (Emily and Alex)
Book 7: Forever Together (Kate and Dan)
Book 8: Forever and a Day (Sarah and Jordan)
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The Bridesmaids Club:
Book 1: All of Me (Tess and Logan)
Book 2: Loving You (Annie and Dylan)
Book 3: Head Over Heels (Sally and Todd)
Book 4: Sweet on You (Molly and Jacob)
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Emerald Lake Billionaires:
Book 1: Sealed with a Kiss (Rachel and John)
Book 2: Playing for Keeps (Sophie and Ryan)
Book 3: Crazy Love (Holly and Daniel)
Book 4: One And Only (Elizabeth and Blake)
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The Protectors:
Book 1: Safe Haven (Hayley and Tank)
Book 2: Just Breathe (Kelly and Tanner)
Book 3: Always (Mallory and Grant)
Book 4: The Promise (Ashley and Matthew)
Book 5: Coming Home (Mia and Stan)
Book 6: The Gift (Hannah and Brett)
Book 7: The Wish (Claire and Jason)
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Sapphire Bay:
Book 1: Falling For You (Natalie and Gabe)
Book 2: Once In A Lifetime (Sam and Caleb)
Book 3: Before Today (Brooke and Levi)
Book 4: The Sweetest Thing (Cassie and Noah)
Bonus Recipe - Coconut Lime Cake
Enjoy Blake’s favorite cake from the Co-op. It’s dairy free, gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free, and delicious!
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14 ounces (400 grams) pitted dates
1½ cups (350 ml) boiling water
½ cup coconut cream
4 tablespoons coconut oil
1½ cups ground almonds
3 eggs
2 cups flaked coconut
3 tablespoons lime zest
4 teaspoons ground ginger (yes, it’s definitely 4, although it seems a lot)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon all spice
½ teaspoon salt
Pour boiling water over dates and allow to soften for 20 minutes.
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Process dates, water, coconut cream, coconut oil, eggs and ground almonds at high speed in a food processor until smooth.
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Add all remaining ingredients and process to combine.
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Spoon into a 8 inch round cake pan lined with baking paper and bake at 350 F (180 C) or fan bake at 320 F (160 C) for about 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes away fairly clean (it may still have a slight sticky residue).
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Allow to stand for 5-10 minutes then invert cake onto a wire rack, lift the pan off the cake and gently remove baking paper. Allow to cool completely before slicing. This cake is very moist when hot and will firm up as it cools. Serve with whipped coconut cream (You need to refrigerate a full-fat can of coconut milk upside down overnight, then pour off the liquid. Use a hand mixer to whip the cream. Add vanilla extract if desired) or coconut yogurt.