IrisMy plan was simple. Restore my grandfather's garden to its former glory to surprise my nana.Between my black thumb and inept gardeners, I'm left with no one to turn to but Luka Sanders, the local botanist, next-door neighbour, and, thanks to the incident, a dyed-in-the-wool Iris Jenkins hater.Luka is smart, sexy, and brooding... a lethal combination for my underpants.But if I want his help, I have to prove to Luka I'm not the girl he thinks I am.LukaI've spent four years avoiding Iris.She thinks it's because of the incident. She doesn't need to know I spend most nights fantasizing about watering her flower... repeatedly.With the Willowdale Botanical Gardens facing financial ruin, Iris is the only one with enough money to rescue it.I'll do anything for the Gardens, even if that means working to restore Iris's family garden with the funny, intelligent, and way-too-sexy woman. The more time I spend with Iris, the...

Discovery. Desire. Deception. A wondrously imagined tale of two female botanists, separated by more than a century, in a race to discover a life-saving flower . . .In Victorian England, headstrong adventuress Elizabeth takes up her late father's quest for a rare, miraculous plant. She faces a perilous sea voyage, unforeseen dangers and treachery that threatens her entire family.In present-day Australia, Anna finds a mysterious metal box containing a sketchbook of dazzling watercolours, a photograph inscribed 'Spring 1886' and a small bag of seeds. It sets her on a path far from her safe, carefully ordered life, and on a journey that will force her to face her own demons.In this spellbinding botanical odyssey of discovery, desire and deception, Kayte Nunn has so exquisitely researched nineteenth-century Cornwall and Chile you can almost smell the fragrance of the flowers, the touch of the flora on your fingertips . . .

Theo Rhodes supports his family by selling enchanted flowers at the market. When he gets the opportunity to make more money than he has ever dreamed of by escorting a rich girl through the veil, he jumps at the chance.But quickly the journey goes awry and he crashes into a cursed kingdom. After committing an unforgivable crime, he becomes a ward of the castle and is forced to stay at the ethereal prince's side.He plans to escape, but crossing frozen wastelands isn't easy. Especially not when a vicious beast guards his only way out. 

Discovery. Desire. Deception. A wondrously imagined tale of two female botanists, separated by more than a century, in a race to discover a life-saving flower . . .In Victorian England, headstrong adventuress Elizabeth takes up her late father's quest for a rare, miraculous plant. She faces a perilous sea voyage, unforeseen dangers and treachery that threatens her entire family.In present-day Australia, Anna finds a mysterious metal box containing a sketchbook of dazzling watercolours, a photograph inscribed 'Spring 1886' and a small bag of seeds. It sets her on a path far from her safe, carefully ordered life, and on a journey that will force her to face her own demons.In this spellbinding botanical odyssey of discovery, desire and deception, Kayte Nunn has so exquisitely researched nineteenth-century Cornwall and Chile you can almost smell the fragrance of the flowers, the touch of the flora on your fingertips . . .

Betrayed and betrothed, the last heir to the Halt Family Council Seat must discover and hunt down the person who killed her family in this exciting continuation.Anabella Halt won the challenge and healed Adam Rockwell for the whole planet to see. She proved that she is no imposter. In one year, she will be ready to seize her family's long vacant council seat. There's only one problem... Ana faked the entire thing. She can't heal a papercut.Now, Adam's dangerous father and the most powerful military man on the planet, suspects her secret. He's willing to overlook it for a small favor— a marriage to his son and a strategic alliance. Ana wants to say no, until he offers to free her friend Samuel from prison. It's an offer she can't refuse.But Ana has bigger plans. She will discover who hired her betrayer and hunt them down. Only then will she be truly free. ★♥★ THE BOTANIST'S GAME is the second book...

Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley, tequila from agave, rum from sugarcane, bourbon from corn. Thirsty yet?  In The Drunken Botanist, Amy Stewart explores the dizzying array of herbs, flowers, trees, fruits, and fungi that humans have, through ingenuity, inspiration, and sheer desperation, contrived to transform into alcohol over the centuries.Of all the extraordinary and obscure plants that have been fermented and distilled, a few are dangerous, some are downright bizarre, and one is as ancient as dinosaurs—but each represents a unique cultural contribution to our global drinking traditions and our history.This fascinating concoction of biology, chemistry, history, etymology, and mixology—with more than fifty drink recipes and growing tips for gardeners—will make you the most popular guest at any cocktail party.(from the catalog )Amazon.com ReviewAn Amazon Best Book of the Month, March 2013: Peppered with fascinating facts and well-chosen anecdotes, Amy Stewart’s brisk tour of the origin of spirits acquaints the curious cocktail fan with every conceivable ingredient. Starting with the classics (from agave to wheat), she touches on obscure sources--including a tree that dates to the dinosaur age--before delving into the herbs, spices, flowers, trees, fruits, and nuts that give the world’s greatest drinks distinctive flavors. Along the way, you’ll enjoy sidebars on bugs in booze and inspired drink recipes with backstories that make lively cocktail party conversation. Like Wicked Plants, this delightfully informative, handsome volume isn’t intended as a complete reference or DIY guide, but it will demystify and heighten your appreciation of every intoxicating plant you imbibe. --Mari MalcolmReview"This wide-ranging mix of alcohol and plant trivia, drink recipes, and scientific research deserves a place on every home bar book­shelf for its conversational value alone . . . There are enough 'did you know?' moments in this book to fill a lifetime of conversational pauses."*--Buffalo Spree *"All drinkers should have The New York Times bestselling author Amy Stewart's The Drunken Botanist in their library . . . Its fascinating tidbits make perfect happy-hour conversation fodder."--Liquor.com"A conversational tone and easy narrative manner is a disarming tactic, one where as soon as you expect a dumbed-down explanation comes the most extraordinary detail. Helpful graphic elements, box-outs and miniature fact-boxes help make sure you never get bogged down in the text but can dip in and out - and you will, again and again . . . book drink geeks would be crazy not to buy."--Class Magazine"With more than 50 drink recipes, and growing tips, this highly entertaining book will please both cocktail enthusiasts and backyard gardeners. The inclusion of rich history throughout will delight armchair historians and the naturally curious. Highly recommended."--Library Journal, starred review"Gardeners, nature lovers and mixologists will find themselves reaching frequently for this volume . . . A rich compendium of botanical lore for cocktail lovers." -Kirkus Reviews