“Indiana Jones meets Romancing the Stone”

“A murderous roller coaster ride through London during a brutal heat wave”

“Snarky Python!”

When we last saw Wendy Darling and Roger Jolley, they’d recovered twelve of the thirteen Egyptian icons stolen from the British Museum. Wendy, Miami Realtor and part-time Tomb Raider, is now in a frantic race against time and a murderer as she searches for the last Lost Boy hidden somewhere in London while a killer heat wave invades the city.

Books in the Fractured Fairy Tales by Silkstone series:
The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters
Wendy and the Lost Boys
London Broil
Snow White – coming in 2012

This book contains bonus chapters from:
The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters
Wendy and the Lost Boys

Praise for London Broil
Wendy is on the trail of an ancient artifact, but it's not just her that's after it. Bumbling goons, a couple of deaths, a psycho on the loose, and a sexy archaeologist who needs her help - what more could you want? London Broil is a funny adventure that has Wendy chasing the 13th "Lost Boy" while everyone seems to be chasing her. A great read!
~ Sibel Hodge, Best-Selling Author


Ah, another Silkstone classic. London Broil continues the saga of Wendy Darlin, real-estate broker turned adventurer. After surviving Wendy and the Lost Boys, our lovable heroine is pulled back into the action-packed fringes of antiques. Who's on the up and up? Who's in it for the money? Who just likes to steal priceless artifacts? Barbara Silkstone will keep you guessing while at the same time tickling your funny bone. If you read and liked Wendy or Alice, this MUST be added to your TBR list. If you haven't read them, why not?
~ NYM, Reviews


About the Author

Barbara Silkstone is the best-selling author of The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters ~ Wendy and the Lost Boys ~ London Broil ~ The Adventures of a Love Investigator, 527 Naked Men and One Woman.

Silkstone’s writing has been described as perfectly paced and pitched - shades of Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen without seeming remotely derivative. Fast moving action that shoots from the hip with bullet-proof characterization.

Wendy and the Lost Boys topped the charts in comedy,climbing over Tina Fey, Sophie Kinsella, and Ellen DeGeneres. The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters has been a consistent best seller in comedy. Both Wendy and Alice have been in the top 20 Amazon comedies at the same time.

London Broil is the sequel to Wendy and the Lost Boys

“Indiana Jones meets Romancing the Stone”

“A murderous roller coaster ride through London during a brutal heat wave”

“Snarky Python!”

When we last saw Wendy Darling and Roger Jolley, they’d recovered twelve of the thirteen Egyptian icons stolen from the British Museum. Wendy, Miami Realtor and part-time Tomb Raider, is now in a frantic race against time and a murderer as she searches for the last Lost Boy hidden somewhere in London while a killer heat wave invades the city.

Books in the Fractured Fairy Tales by Silkstone series:
The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters
Wendy and the Lost Boys
London Broil
Snow White – coming in 2012

This book contains bonus chapters from:
The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters
Wendy and the Lost Boys

Praise for London Broil
Wendy is on the trail of an ancient artifact, but it's not just her that's after it. Bumbling goons, a couple of deaths, a psycho on the loose, and a sexy archaeologist who needs her help - what more could you want? London Broil is a funny adventure that has Wendy chasing the 13th "Lost Boy" while everyone seems to be chasing her. A great read!
~ Sibel Hodge, Best-Selling Author


Ah, another Silkstone classic. London Broil continues the saga of Wendy Darlin, real-estate broker turned adventurer. After surviving Wendy and the Lost Boys, our lovable heroine is pulled back into the action-packed fringes of antiques. Who's on the up and up? Who's in it for the money? Who just likes to steal priceless artifacts? Barbara Silkstone will keep you guessing while at the same time tickling your funny bone. If you read and liked Wendy or Alice, this MUST be added to your TBR list. If you haven't read them, why not?
~ NYM, Reviews


About the Author

Barbara Silkstone is the best-selling author of The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters ~ Wendy and the Lost Boys ~ London Broil ~ The Adventures of a Love Investigator, 527 Naked Men and One Woman.

Silkstone’s writing has been described as perfectly paced and pitched - shades of Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen without seeming remotely derivative. Fast moving action that shoots from the hip with bullet-proof characterization.

Wendy and the Lost Boys topped the charts in comedy,climbing over Tina Fey, Sophie Kinsella, and Ellen DeGeneres. The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland, Age 42 and Three-Quarters has been a consistent best seller in comedy. Both Wendy and Alice have been in the top 20 Amazon comedies at the same time.

London Broil is the sequel to Wendy and the Lost Boys

A sequel to the bestselling Char-Broil's Everybody Grills!, America Grills! features      mouthwatering photos of hot-off-the grill food; easy-to-follow directions; accurate grill/cook times; expert tips on techniques and the latest equipment; delectable marinades, sauces, and rubs.

Char-Broil’s America Grills! is appropriate for everyone who loves cooking and eating outdoors, from the beginner to the seasoned barbecue enthusiast. Developed by editors at Creative Homeowner in partnership with Char-Broil, one of North America’s leading grill manufacturers, this stunning book will help you grill, barbecue, and cook appetizers, main courses, salads, vegetables—even desserts—that will have family and friends licking their fingers. More than 250 color photographs, with photos illustrating each recipe.

The Cooking Club Cookbook is the story of how six friends learned to cook, the meals they created, and the fun they had along the way. Filled with tales of broken broccoli Christmas trees and seduce-me steaks, this book is at once an easy-to-follow guide to starting a cooking club, a collection of menu suggestions, and an inspiration for anyone who’s ever wanted to feel really at home in the kitchen.

Having created hundreds of dishes, the members of the Cooking Club now offer tips for re-creating their culinary triumphs and avoiding their embarrassing mishaps. Chapters include “Stealing Home: We Raid Mom’s Recipes in Search of Cozy Cooking,” “Chow Bella: Like True Renaissance Women, We Master Six Regional Dishes,” and “Low-Fat Tuesday: The Lighter Side of Creole Cuisine.” The recipes range from the easy (Mini-Me Mac and Cheese) to the exotic (Cellophane Noodle Salad with Shrimp) to the downright elegant (Mussels in White Wine and Saffron Sauce). The Cooking Club Cookbook is an invaluable resource for a new generation of cooks, told in the voice of a best friend.

Recipe for a Cooking Club

Ingredients

• Six or so members, to taste
• One day a month, for meeting
• Tinfoil, for carting dishes between kitchens
• Sense of humor, plus extra for garnish
• The Cooking Club Cookbook—strongly recommended

1. Choose your members. A go-get-’em attitude is our only prerequisite, although you get extra points for having a dishwasher.

2. Plan a theme, such as Spanish, sexy foods, or Mardi Gras. Discuss menus in advance so you don’t end up with six desserts. (On second thought, that’s not such a bad idea . . . )

3. Cook at home and then bring your dish to the host’s house. You should be able to experiment with all foods, just no force-feeding. (Don’t think we haven’t tried.)

4. Eat. Drink. Compliment everyone’s dish. Have fun. It’s what will get you and the gang back into the kitchen month after month.

The women behind The Cooking Club Cookbook are independent, fun-loving, successful New Yorkers, who get together once a month for a cooking club. Why? "It's tastier than a book club." Together they've been through countless job changes, two weddings, numerous boyfriends, and apartment upgrades. And still they meet once a month. A quick perusal of The Cooking Club Cookbook is all you need to understand why. These six women are funny, intelligent, and loyal, and they've learned to cook very well. Each woman brings one dish, and the theme is agreed upon ahead of time (Spanish, Mediterranean, Comfort, etc.). They don't have much free time, so their dishes are simple. They don't have much space, so the required equipment and number of ingredients is limited. The point of the club, really, is to get together on a regular basis to catch up, gossip, and ask for opinions and advice.

The bonus is that each woman only has to prepare one dish, but gets to enjoy fabulous meals like the Far East Feast: Cellophane Noodle Salad with Shrimp, pungent with garlic, lime juice, and sesame oil; surprisingly easy steamed Shiitake Dumplings; sophisticated Thai Vegetable Curry; lick-the-pot-clean Spicy Peanut Chicken; an ex-boyfriend's Lemongrass Bass; and a delectable Coconut Rice Pudding. You might take one look through this book and start recruiting for a club of your own, but at the very least, the gorgeous photos and easy recipes will have you turning out seriously gourmet food for your friends. --Leora Y. Bloom

Over 350 Recipes, Plus Menus & Tips by Char-Broil Grill Lover's Cookbook...

Reconstructs the bitter and widely publicized marital dispute between two early ninteenth-century Shakers.