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Heidi Herman

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Heidi is known for her uplifting contemporary fiction and inspiring stories living life to the fullest, unique cookbooks, motivation non-fiction, and Icelandic-inspired folklore.
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Hekla Publishing.com

On With The Butter! Spread More Living onto Everyday Life

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Non-Fiction, Self-Help

Keep Moving, Keep Doing, Keep Living - that's what life's all about. But how do you do that? This book, On With the Butter! Spread More Living onto Everyday Life shares stories of active living and provides a practical how-to guide for readers to follow to add vitality to their own lives.
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Her Viking Heart

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Contemporary Women's Fiction

When both her parents die within two years of each other, Anna Miller has no other family and a dismal dating history. As she struggles to cope with the loss, she comes across a family secret that changes everything. Anna finds new purpose, determined to complete the research he had started and she begins a journey to unravel the family mystery buried in four generations of deceit. As she follows the clues, she opens herself up to love and a new sense of belonging, but is it real? The answer she searches for may reveal her true heritage but might just threaten her own chance at happiness and a new life.​
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Homestyle Icelandic Cooking for American Kitchens

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Cookbook

25 classic Icelandic recipes converted and translated to US standard.
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The Guardians of Iceland and Other Icelandic Folk Tales

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Folklore, Short Stories

This collection of Icelandic folklore and legends comes from the days of the Vikings. The twenty-five short stories are centuries old and have been updated for today's readers of all ages. Children and adults alike will love to delve into this fantastic collection of traditional Icelandic fairy tales and legends. These short stories of trolls, elves with magical powers, and Hidden People have been passed down from generation to generation.
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Legend of the Icelandic Yule Lads

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Children's

After accidentally being seen by a human, an Icelandic Christmas troll must rely on  a young shepherd boy to keep his presence in the village a secret. The troll makes a gift as a bribe for the little boy's silence but is surprised at the child's happiness. The troll soon learns that giving joy to someone else can be one of the greatest gift you can receive. He shares this secret with his twelve troll brothers and one by one, they discover the secret of Christmas spirit. Even from a source as unlikely as a troll, something that starts as a selfish act, when wrapped up in Christmas spirit can grow into something wonderful. A modernized version of the Icelandic Yule Lads folk tale.​
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Icelandic Yule Lads - Mayhem at the North Pole

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Children's

Follow the misadventures and mayhem of the Icelandic Yule Lads as the search for the source of the amazing holiday smells of goodies cooking. Along the way, they must use their troll magic to defeat the Monster Worm, the legendary ogre Gryla. They cause havoc as they travel through Scandinavia on their search with their puffin, whale and polar bear friends. Their mischief causes trouble at the Reindeer Training Camp and leads to mayhem at the North Pole! When Santa gets involved they find themselves in big trouble.
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Crossfire

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Women's Fiction

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Those around her marked the passage of time through celebrations of weddings, anniversaries, and graduations, measuring life success through joy in family portraits. Everyone else had a life with husbands and wives, children, and grandchildren. Moirin Garrett has a cat named Orson.

Moirin Garrett’s life used to be simple to define: run the operations, keep the company intact, never let emotion interfere. After decades spent building her grandfather’s Denver-based energy company into an international corporation, she’s poised to be the next CEO, but the Board of Directors announced a rigorous vetting process, ostensibly to avoid nepotism. It should have been a formality, but the challenges of an environmental impact study, resolving a string of increasingly suspicious management issues, and a vindictive business associate aren’t helping her pass their scrutiny.

Pulled between boardroom battles and the private ache of a life she never paused to live, Moirin must outmaneuver a charismatic, ruthless opponent who wants revenge. With her company’s reputation and her chance at the CEO seat on the line, she leans on unlikely allies: a team roping cowboy and brand inspector with a devastating smile, a determined intern, and the family that defines both her life and career. As evidence mounts and enemies circle, Moirin must decide what kind of leader she’ll be—and whether she’s willing to risk love or hold onto power.

Crossfire is an emotionally rich novel about legacy, ethics, and the high cost of leadership—perfect for readers who love workplace drama and quiet, fierce romances.
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Reins of Friendship: A Novella (Life's A Rodeo)

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Women's Fiction

Series Prequel Novella. In a small Colorado mountain town, the sparks of possibility ignite a weekend that will forever alter the lives of Moirin, Jo, Heather, and Leslie. Each woman carries her own secret burdens—Moirin’s insistence on control in a world steeped in corporate chaos and failed romance, Jo’s struggle to honor family obligations while daring to dream anew, Heather’s quiet longing for life beyond routine, and Leslie’s battle with inner insecurities tinted by past shadows.

As the friends face the unexpected twists of a journey woven with tender moments and heated revelations, they are challenged to ask: can the courage to let go rewrite their futures when every choice carries the risk of heartbreak?
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The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook: 90 Tasty Recipes for Veggie Averse Adults

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Hate vegetables but still want to eat healthy? Tired of feeling guilty every time you skip the greens? What if you could enjoy your favorite meals with all the nutrition and none of the veggie taste?

If you've ever wished you could eat healthier without choking down another forkful of kale or pretending to like Brussels sprouts, The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook is for you.

This isn't your typical health cookbook. It doesn't try to convince you to fall in love with spinach or develop a taste for zucchini. Instead, it gives you a creative, practical way to get the benefits of vegetables without tasting their flavor.

These recipes are smart, satisfying, and designed for real adults who know they should eat their veggies... but just don't like them. Author Heidi Herman brings together 90 flavorful dishes that cleverly incorporate fresh vegetables in ways that blend, mask, and even overpower their taste so you get the nutrients without the struggle. From hearty dinners to indulgent treats, you'll find vegetable-packed recipes that actually taste amazing. And no, they don't look green or "healthy" in that bland, boring way. They just taste like good food.

Whether you're trying to eat cleaner, sneak more nutrition into your meals, or finally stop feeling bad about your veggie aversion, The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook is here to make it easy-and actually enjoyable. You'll no longer have to avoid recipes just because they call for squash or feel left out of the healthy-eating conversation. These recipes are designed to fit into your lifestyle, not the other way around. And the best part? You'll enjoy every bite without second-guessing what's hidden inside. With practical, no-fuss instructions and real ingredients, you can finally eat better without sacrificing flavor or forcing down foods you dislike.

Stop forcing down vegetables and start hiding them like a pro. Grab your copy today and eat better-on your own terms.
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