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In Coral Celebration, Marina prepares popcorn four ways to sell in her food truck at the centennial celebration. Whether you like savory rosemary and cheese flavors or sweet caramel and chocolate, there’s a flavor for every taste.

Use your preferred method of preparing the popcorn, such as an air popper, microwave, or cooktop. These easy recipes can be made ahead or prepared hot for movie night. Enjoy!

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Rosemary and Parmesan Cheese Popcorn

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Ingredients:��

½ cup (approx. 100g) unpopped popcorn kernels��
3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
2 tablespoons (approx. 6g) fresh rosemary, finely chopped
½ cup (approx. 50g)grated Parmesan cheese
Sea salt to taste

Instructions:��

Pop the popcorn kernels and place the popcorn in a large bowl.In a small bowl, mix olive oil and chopped rosemary.Drizzle the rosemary oil over popped popcorn and toss to coat evenly.Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over popcorn and toss again.Add sea salt to taste and serve.

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White and Dark Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn

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Ingredients:��

½ cup (approx. 100g)unpopped popcorn kernels
4 oz (115g) white chocolate (approx. ½ cup when chopped)
4 oz (115g) dark chocolate (approx. ½ cup when chopped)
Sea salt to taste (optional)

Instructions:��

Pop the popcorn kernels and place the popcorn in a large bowl.Use a microwave or a double boiler to melt white chocolate and dark chocolate separately.Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the popcorn, then follow with white chocolate.For a sweet and savory flavor profile, add sea salt to taste.Allow the chocolate to cool and harden before serving.

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Caramel Popcorn

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Ingredients:��

½ cup (approx. 100g)unpopped popcorn kernels
1 cup (approx. 200g)packed brown sugar
½ cup (approx. 115g) unsalted butter
¼ cup (60 ml) light corn syrup
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:��

Pop the popcorn kernels and place the popcorn in a large bowl.In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.Boil for 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda.Pour the caramel over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.Spread the popcorn on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

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Three-Cheese Popcorn

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Ingredients:��

½ cup (approx. 100g) unpopped popcorn kernels
¼ cup (60 ml) melted butter
¼ cup (approx. 25g) grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup (approx. 25g) grated Cheddar cheese
¼ cup (approx. 25g) grated Mozzarella cheese
Sea salt, to taste

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Pop the popcorn kernels and place the popcorn in a large bowl.Drizzle the melted butter over the popped popcorn and toss to coat.Combine the Parmesan, Cheddar, and Mozzarella cheeses, then sprinkle over the popcorn.Toss the popcorn to evenly distribute the cheese.Add sea salt to taste and serve immediately.

A Barnes & Noble Top Ten 2023 Favorite! BEACH VIEW LANE, the first book in my new Crown Island women's fiction series, was voted a Top 10 favorite at Barnes & Noble! The second, Sunshine Avenue, came out last month, and Orange Blossom Avenue is slated for 2024. Another top series thanks to readers 🎉 🎉

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Here are the Top 10 Indie eBooks of 2023!

��by Sally Page

Everyone has a story to tell. As a professional cleaner, Janice hears stories from all throughout her community. From the recently widowed Fiona and her son to the opera-singing Geordie, the quiet bus driver Euan, and even the pretentious Mrs. “YeahYeahYeah�� along with her fox terrier. These stories from her community reach out to her, and she collects them. When she starts cleaning for Mrs. B, the prickly, ninety-year-old woman decides that it is Janice’s story she wants to hear. Everyone has a story to tell, after all. Janice, however, does not�� At least, not one that she can share.

What people are saying:��“A treasure of a book. Beautiful, emotional, and heartfelt with a cornucopia of character you’ll love spending time with.�� �� Phaedra Patrick, author of��The Library of Lost and Found

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��by S. H. Clark

Sixteen years ago, someone adopted Norae Whelan, and now she’s looking ahead to culinary school. That is, until a unique stranger offers an opportunity to learn the truth of her birth. She finds herself in her mother’s hometown, in an inherited house where memories lie scattered beneath the floorboards. What’s more, is Orion Reise, a boy who sparks an instant attraction. He is blind, and the reason for it lurks through the downtown streets, dying to take him away. Summer’s end is fast approaching, and Norae must make some big decisions. Is falling in love with Orion worth the price of letting go of her past and embracing a potentially disastrous future?

What people are saying:��“�� a very compelling and moving coming of age story. You find yourself invested in the characters right away, as each has their own fully developed and realized backstory that you want to get to know more.�� �� Maria from CT,��B&N Reviewer

��by Jan Moran

April Raines is facing the end of her long-term marriage after her husband begins another family. She returns home with her grown daughters to Crown Island, where she becomes head of the new Crown Island Historical Society. Ryan Kingston, determined to bring the vintage Victorian beach resort back to life, has acquired the historic Majestic Hotel. It could come at a steep cost to him and his carefully guarded privacy �� especially when April Raines captures his attention. Will they both get a second chance at life? If you love clean romance and women’s fiction with fun characters you’ll want as friends, this series is for you.

What people are saying:��“A novel that gives fans of romantic sagas a compelling voice to follow.�� –��Booklist

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��by Amanda Roberts

Zhenxiu was trained from a young age to become the wife of a very powerful man. Soon, teenage Zhenxiu is thrust into the bed of the cruel Prince Yizhu and the center of the Qing Court, a court still reeling from the Opium War. Zhenxiu finds solace in the friendship of Lanhua, and she does her best to help her friend rise in the emperor’s estimation. When the emperor dies and leaves only Lanhua’s young son as his heir, Zhenxiu finds herself as the de facto ruler of China, a position she was never trained to occupy. As she leans more and more on Lanhua for help, she slowly comes to realize that Lanhua’s ambition has no bounds. An ambition that could get them both killed.

What people are saying:��“Wow! What a read. I was totally immersed in this historical book on Royal China and the fall of the Qing Dynasty. Riveting, captivating �� this not a book to be missed.�� �� Vievie2,��B&N Reviewer

��by Morrie Schwartz

Morrie Schwartz, from the classic “Tuesdays with Morrie,�� delves into profound questions about life, purpose, and humanity. Drawing on his experiences as a social psychologist, teacher, and sage, Morrie provides a roadmap for joyful and creative aging. This poignant masterpiece offers empathic insights, stories, and advice in Morrie’s timeless voice, making it a perfect companion to his earlier work or an introduction to his thoughtful philosophies. Let Morrie be your guide as you explore the deep questions of how to live and love in the later stages of life.

What people are saying:��“Finally�� a book that celebrates aging as a gift, encourages readers to feel empowered by their age, not ashamed by it!�� �� Jeannie Marie,��B&N Reviewer

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by A. J. Calvin

Andrew, the eldest son of the queen and a renowned soldier commanding the king’s army, harbors a forbidden secret—he is not the king’s legitimate heir but a skin-changer, a creature prohibited by Novania’s laws. The revelation of Andrew’s true nature would lead to his execution, as the laws are equally hostile to those with the Mark of the Magi. Faced with the unexpected ascent of Colin to the throne after the king’s death, Andrew must decide whether to reveal his forbidden identity to save his brother from a perilous fate.

What people are saying:��“Oh, I am in love with this universe and I want more so badly. I cannot wait to see where the story goes from here.�� �� Cat Bowser,��B&N Reviewer

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by S. Usher Evans

Bev, the inn’s proprietor, finds her peaceful life disrupted by mysterious earthquakes and sinkholes. With a talent for baking the best rosemary bread and a penchant for sleuthing, Bev sets out to uncover the source of these disturbances before her quaint village of Pigsend faces a perilous fate. In this cozy fantasy series opener by two-time award-winning author S. Usher Evans invites readers to savor the warmth of the inn, the charm of quaint mysteries, and the allure of a world where the mundane meets magic.

What people are saying:��“This was such a nostalgic read for me. I devoured Nancy Drew as a kid, and this feels just like reading that �� but add in some cozy fantasy vibes.�� �� Klebehunt,��B&N Reviewer

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��by Regan Barry

In his own home on the tranquil streets of Cambridge, a family solicitor faces brutal murder, sending shockwaves through the community. DI Shauna Holt, a seasoned and weary detective newly transferred from London, takes charge of the investigation. Teamed up with a confident young detective sergeant, Shauna delves into the victim’s missing spouse, uncovering a complex web involving a middle-aged psychiatrist and her troubled daughter. As the mystery deepens, Shauna’s own haunting past resurfaces, turning the case into a personal battle for survival. Tensions rise, and the stakes escalate in this gripping thriller where the lines between investigator and prey blur.

What people are saying:��“On par with high-profile mystery writers (like Anthony Horowitz or Richard Osman), the prose here is clear, engaging, and highly readable, and the dialogue between characters is especially strong.�� ����The BookLife Prize

��by Kathleen Brooks

In the world of pro-hockey, Stone Townsend, the center for the Charleston team, has his priorities set on reuniting his family, leading his team to victory, and scoring both on and off the ice. However, an untimely injury under new team management and coaching complicates matters. Enter Natalie Novak, owner of a sports academy and a former prima ballerina with a hidden past in the spy world. As Stone focuses on recovering for the championship, he discovers there’s more to Natalie than meets the eye, including a dangerous threat. With his heart and career on the line, Stone commits to protecting Natalie at all costs in this thrilling tale of love, secrets, and danger.

What people are saying:��“I have all of Kathleen’s books and like many of her fans eagerly await each new release. Romance, drama and comedy all in one place. I love seeing my favorite characters from previous stories appear in her series.�� �� Christine H,��B&N Reviewer

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Step into the vineyard with Susan Mallery’s most irresistible novel yet, as one woman searches for the perfect blend of love, family and wine.

Mackenzie Dienes seems to have it all—a beautiful home, close friends and a successful career as an elite winemaker with the family winery. There’s just one problem—it’s not her family, it’s her husband’s. In fact, everything in her life is tied to him—his mother is the closest thing to a mom that she’s ever had, their home is on the family compound, his sister is her best friend. So when she and her husband admit their marriage is over, her pain goes beyond heartbreak. She’s on the brink of losing everything. Her job, her home, her friends and, worst of all, her family.

Staying is an option. She can continue to work at the winery, be friends with her mother-in-law, hug her nieces and nephews—but as an employee, nothing more. Or she can surrender every piece of her heart in order to build a legacy of her own. If she can dare to let go of the life she thought she wanted, she might discover something even more beautiful waiting for her beneath a painted moon.

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YOURS TRULY by�� Abby Jimenez

A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy in finding your perfect match from “a true talent�� (Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author).

Dr. Briana Ortiz’s life is seriously flatlining. Her divorce is just about finalized, her brother’s running out of time to find a kidney donor, and that promotion she wants? Oh, that’s probably going to the new man-doctor who’s already registering eighty-friggin��-seven on Briana’s “pain in my ass�� scale. But just when all systems are set to hate, Dr. Jacob Maddox completely flips the game . . . by sending Briana a letter.

And it’s a really good letter. Like the kind that proves that Jacob isn’t actually Satan. Worse, he might be this fantastically funny and subversively likeable guy who’s terrible at first impressions. Because suddenly he and Bri are exchanging letters, sharing lunch dates in her “sob closet,�� and discussing the merits of freakishly tiny horses. But when Jacob decides to give Briana the best gift imaginable—a kidney for her brother—she wonders just how she can resist this quietly sexy new doctor . . . especially when he calls in a favor she can’t refuse.

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THE TRUE LOVE EXPERIMENT by Christina Lauren

Sparks fly when a romance writer and a documentary filmmaker join forces to craft the ultimate Hollywood love story—but only if they can keep the chemistry between them from taking the whole thing off script—from the “divine�� (Jodi Picoult) New York Times bestselling authors of The Soulmate Equation and The Unhoneymooners.

Felicity “Fizzy�� Chen is lost. Sure, she’s got an incredible career as a beloved romance novelist with a slew of bestsellers under her belt, but when she’s asked to give a commencement address, it hits her: she hasn’t been practicing what she’s preached.

Fizzy hasn’t ever really been in love. Lust? Definitely. But that swoon-worthy, can’t-stop-thinking-about-him, all-encompassing feeling? Nope. Nothing. What happens when the optimism she’s spent her career encouraging in readers starts to feel like a lie?

Connor Prince, documentary filmmaker and single father, loves his work but when his profit-minded boss orders him to create a reality TV show, putting his job on the line, Connor is out of his element. Desperate to find his romantic lead, a chance run-in with an exasperated Fizzy offers Connor the perfect solution. What if he could show the queen of romance herself falling head-over-heels for all the world to see? Fizzy gives him a hard pass—unless he agrees to her list of demands. When he says yes, and production on The True Love Experiment begins, Connor wonders if that perfect match will ever be in the cue cards for him, too.

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HELLO, STRANGER by Katherine Center

Love isn’t blind, it’s just a little blurry.

Choosing between two men isn't brain surgery, but for Sadie Montgomery, it's both. One moment Sadie is celebrating the biggest achievement of her life—placing as a finalist in the North American Portrait Society competition—the next, she finds herself struggling with face blindness. She can see, but every face she looks at is now a jumbled puzzle of disconnected features. And she'll need brain surgery to (hopefully) reverse it. And that's not all. She's seriously crushing on her beloved dog Peanut's handsome vet, but she can't seem to stay away from her annoyingly endearing neighbor. She thinks she knows who she likes more�� but then (like their faces) that starts getting blurry too!

If only her life were a little more in focus, Sadie might be able to figure out who she wants, work through her condition, hang on to her artistic dream, and confront major family issues. But perceiving anything clearly right now seems impossible. Even though there are things we can only find when we aren’t looking. And there are people who show up when we least expect them. And there are always, always other ways of seeing.

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THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA by Patti Callahan Henry

When a woman discovers a rare book that has connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during World War II are revealed.

In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own.

But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister’s disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves.

Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby’s. With a charming boyfriend and her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel’s future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called��Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora’s disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years?

As Hazel embarks on a feverish quest, revisiting long-dormant relationships and bravely opening wounds from her past, her career and future hang in the balance. An astonishing twist ultimately reveals the truth in this transporting and refreshingly original novel about the bond between sisters, the complications of conflicted love, and the enduring magic of storytelling.

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THE SUMMER OF SONGBIRDS by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Four women come together to save the summer camp that changed their lives and rediscover themselves in the process in this moving new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Veil and the Peachtree Bluff series.

Nearly thirty years ago, in the wake of a personal tragedy, June Moore bought Camp Holly Springs and turned it into a thriving summer haven for girls. But now, June is in danger of losing the place she has sacrificed everything for, and begins to realize how much she has used the camp to avoid facing difficulties in her life.

June’s niece, Daphne, met her two best friends, Lanier and Mary Stuart, during a fateful summer at camp. They’ve all helped each other through hard things, from heartbreak and loss to substance abuse and unplanned pregnancy, and the three are inseparable even in their thirties. But when attorney Daphne is confronted with a relationship from her past—and a confidential issue at work becomes personal—she is faced with an impossible choice.

Lanier, meanwhile, is struggling with tough decisions of her own. After a run-in with an old flame, she is torn between the commitment she made to her fiancé and the one she made to her first love. And when a big secret comes to light, she finds herself at odds with her best friend…and risks losing the person she loves most.

But in spite of their personal problems, nothing is more important to these songbirds than Camp Holly Springs. When the women learn their childhood oasis is in danger of closing, they band together to save it, sending them on a journey that promises to open the next chapters in their lives.

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THE BOOKSHOP BY THE BAY by Pamela Kelley

TWO LIFELONG FRIENDS.

Jess loves her work as a high-profile lawyer in Charleston. But when her marriage implodes, she retreats to her childhood home on Cape Cod with her thirty-year-old daughter, Caitlin, hoping to regroup with her longtime best friend, Alison.

ONE BOOKSHOP BY THE BAY.

Alison’s career has taken a hit after twenty years as an editor for the magazine Cape Cod Living. But when she learns her beloved bookstore on the Cape is looking for new ownership, a new dream starts to form.

AND THE SUMMER THAT COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING.

As the two friends reopen the bookstore, they also open themselves up to the magic of second chances.

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BEACH HOUSE by Rachel Hanna

She’s 43 years old��

…and starting over from scratch.

How did this happen? She had it all together. A stable marriage of two decades. Two grown daughters. And now she and her husband, empty nesters, were moving to a beach house.

Until he showed up late one night and tore their marriage apart.

A secret life.

A different woman.

Another family.

Left alone, she has to begin again.

And then her estranged sister and mother get thrown into the mix.

When she buys a house on a small South Carolina island, will she learn what life is really about?

Or will she find out that some relationships can never be mended?

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MEET ME AT CHRISTMAS by Jenny Hale

Traveling writer and researcher��Stella Fisher��is working in London when she's called home to her family’s farmhouse in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee to help her mother through the first Christmas without her father. Compounding the situation, her younger sister Lily has run off to get married without telling anyone.

When Stella arrives home, she doesn’t expect to find��Henry Dutton, the man she’d left behind. As she could guess, after her heartbreaking exit so many years ago, he isn’t speaking to her. What she doesn’t realize, however, is there’s a much bigger reason to blame for his unfriendly reception. She quickly becomes the one person he believes can fix everything, but she isn’t sure about that. She thought she’d buried her past, yet the look in his alluring blue eyes brings it all right back to the surface.

Under the glitter of the holiday trees at the local lot called Christmas, Stella uncovers more than she’d ever imagined. Will she be able to return to her old life? Or will the unexpected be the biggest Christmas gift of all?

������BEACH VIEW LANE by Jan Moran

Grab your beach cruiser and head to the Majestic Hotel on Crown Island! Start a heartwarming family saga set in a charming beach town.

April Raines is facing the end of her long-term marriage after her husband begins another family. Eager for a fresh start, she returns home with her grown daughters to Crown Island, just off the coast of Southern California.

When Ryan Kingston acquires the historical Majestic Hotel, he is determined to bring the vintage Victorian beach resort back to life. But it could come at a steep cost to him and his carefully guarded privacy.

Especially when April Raines, head of the new Crown Island Historical Society, captures his attention. Will they both get a second chance at life?

From the USA Today bestselling author of the Summer Beach and Coral Cottage series, Beach View Lane is the first in the Crown Island series about a quirky small town with fascinating characters. If you love clean romance and women’s fiction with fun characters you’ll want as friends, this series is for you.

“That’s the house?�� Junie’s heart sank as she eased her grandmother’s golf cart to the curb in front of a ramshackle cottage. Sun-bleached paint peeled from the wooden porch. She turned to her friend Jo, who owned Cuppa Jo’s, a local diner on Crown Island. “It looks pretty rough.��

“I told you it needs new paint,�� Jo replied. “It’s fairly original. That’s my house over there. The lavender one with yellow shutters. This one could look like that, too.��

Other cottages on the street were splashed with sherbet colors of the rainbow, a Crown Island tradition. Junie wondered what color she might paint the old house. As she slid from the golf cart she used to run around the small island, her gaze fell on overgrown grass, tangled vines, and weed-infested gardens. As bad as it was, the empty lot next door was even worse.��

“I’d have to hack my way through this jungle.�� Junie brushed tiny flying insects from her bare arms as she started up the broken pathway. “Think I could get the neighbors to clean up their place, too?��

“That’s the best part of this deal.�� Jo gestured to the adjoining empty lot. “The land from here to that other house is included with this house. That house on the other side is for sale, too.��

Junie glanced at the neat home that abutted the overgrown lot. The beautiful structure had wrap-around porches, a small but well-tended garden, and swings that hung from an old tree. Splashed in ocean blue with white and navy trim, the larger home could have been featured in a magazine. Even the For Sale sign was fancy.

“I’m sure that’s much more than I want to spend,�� Junie said. She liked this smaller cottage. “That house is too large for just me.”��

Having not lived alone for years, Junie thought the larger home was a bit intimidating. For now, she was better suited toward the cozy little nest. She tried to picture it with a fresh coat of paint.��

Peering beyond thickets that obscured her view of the adjoining land, she asked, “Is there anything back there?��

“Citrus trees line the rear.�� Jo kicked a fallen branch to one side of the walk. “Old Mrs. Ashbury’s orchard produced the sweetest tangerines and orange, as well as lemon, lime, and grapefruit. She used to give me sacks of fruit, but after she died, the new tenants stopped tending to the trees. It was a real fairy tale of a garden, though. I’m sure you could bring it back.��

The idea of picking fresh grapefruit for breakfast appealed to Junie. “I like working outside, even though I have a lot to learn.”��

A frisson of excitement coursed through her as she took in the tired cottage. Sure, it needed work, but the size and location were ideal for her. The sound of the nearby ocean would be a pleasant lullaby. Plus, it would be a short bike ride to her grandmother Ella’s home, where her mother and sister Maileah were staying. Although she loved her family, with Maileah’s arrival from Seattle, the house was proving far too small for all of them.��

Her sister couldn’t afford to move because she’d lost her job, and their mother had committed to staying with Ella. If Junie wanted more room, she’d have to move.��

She just wasn’t sure if she was ready yet, even though living with Maileah and her moping around was difficult. Junie hadn’t forgotten that her sister had initially sided with their philandering father in their parent’s divorce.

“Watch your step,�� Jo said as she approached the porch with her light, energetic gait. Her short, dark hair gleamed in the sunshine.

The scent of thick green vegetation rose around them, and bees flitted among scraggly lavender bushes.

Junie stepped gingerly onto the front porch, taking care to avoid unstable planks and the rickety railing. Still, the cottage had potential.��

While she didn’t need the adjoining lot, she began to imagine how she might turn it into a magical garden. Bucolic images of fruit-laden trees and a rippling pond filled her mind. She could probably manage. Watch a few videos and buy some gardening books. How hard could it be?��

Jo fished in her jeans pocket and produced a key. “I’ll see if this still works. Mrs. Ashbury liked me to check on the house when she was away visiting her children. They’re the heirs to her estate.��

“Will they mind if we go in?��

“I called and asked,�� Jo replied. “Her son told me they might clean before listing it for sale, but he and his siblings don’t want to make any repairs. They plan to sell it as it is. Because of that, I think you could get it for a great price.”��

Jo turned the key, and the door swung open.

Immediately, a stench wafted from the darkened interior, and the two women backed up. Junie pulled her thin cotton scarf from her long hair and pressed it over her nose. “Did something die in there?��

“I hope not,�� Jo said, suddenly looking doubtful. “The former tenants kept to themselves. I haven’t been inside since Mrs. Ashbury passed away. The place was always neat and tidy when she lived here. Let’s open some windows.��

The wooden floor creaked under their footsteps. Junie pushed aside smoke-laden drapes and flung open a window. A shaft of sunlight fell on a mountain of garbage bags. Flies feasted on rotting food scraps in partially open bags.��

“That’s the problem,�� Junie said, holding her scarf to her nose again. “Looks like they had an aversion to taking out the garbage. Who lives like that?��

“People who don’t want to pay for trash pickup.�� Jo shook her head. “They were a bunch of kids. There were a lot of them drifting in and out. I’ll tell the family so they can have someone clean this up. That’s the least they can do.��

In the kitchen, a doggie door hung open to the outside. “That smell is probably attracting other critters, too,�� Junie said, shuddering at the thought of rats and raccoons traipsing through the house at night. “Let’s make this quick.��

They hurried through the house. Holding her breath, Junie quickly counted a nice primary bedroom and two smaller ones, two bathrooms, and living and dining rooms. Most opened onto more overgrown gardens. Everything was dated but mostly serviceable. She made a mental list of what she would need: a refrigerator, washer, and dryer. And buckets of bleach and paint.

Junie burst through the front door and exhaled, then gulped in fresh ocean air. “That needs to be fumigated.��

“But it could be charming,�� Jo said. “My place wasn’t much better when I bought it.�� When Junie raised her brow, Jo added, “Though it didn’t stink. Still, the heirs will take about half of what it would be worth if it were fixed up. I call that a stinkin�� good deal.��

Junie laughed at that. “Maybe that stench has some merit then.�� She glanced back at the house. Given a good cleaning, paint, and gardening, it could be adorable. And the location was perfect.

What would Mark have thought of this?

It had been more than two years since he’d died, yet she often wondered what he would think or advise her to do. They’d confided everything to each other. They’d had a real partnership and love-filled marriage, and she still missed him every day.��

“I suppose I could work on it, but…�� Junie paused and wagged her head.��

Could she really do this without Mark, or was she deluding herself? She barely knew the difference between a regular screwdriver and those with four points, whatever they were called.��

This wasn’t what her therapist would call a baby step. This was a giant leap into what could be an endless money pit.��

Junie could feel Jo’s gaze on her. Maybe her friend sensed she had other concerns. Was that a trace of pity in her eyes? Junie hated that, as if being a widow somehow made her a victim of circumstance. Even if, technically, she was. But that made people treat her differently, and she was tired of it.

“I’d help you,�� Jo said. “Sailor and Blue and their buddies would probably pitch in, too.��

“I don’t know about that…��

Jo touched her shoulder with an empathetic gesture. “It’s how we do things on the island. Ask your grandmother. Blue and some of the other guys on the police force have helped paint her house and do minor repairs.��

“We’re all grateful for that.�� Junie knew that Ella sometimes watched children or baked extra bread or cookies for people, especially Officer Blumenthal, or Blue, as he was known, and Sailor, a surfer who ran the bike concession at the Majestic Hotel. Sailor and Blue were among Ella’s favorites.��

A knot formed in Junie’s chest as she thought about the empty house. Would people visit her here?

“This is such a great deal.�� Jo peered at her. “What’s really holding you back?��

“I’ve never lived alone,�� Jo blurted out, fully aware of how infantile that sounded. She felt her face warm with embarrassment.

Jo arched an eyebrow. “How old are you again?��

“Thirty-two. But I went from my parents�� home to having college roommates, and then I married. After Mark’s accident, I moved home right away.”��

The quietness of the condominium she’d shared with her husband was more than she could bear. Sleeping alone was hard enough, but waking to the silent void only deepened her grief.��

Junie recalled that with one look at her sunken eyes, her mother had insisted she return home to her old room where she could look after her.��

Even then, Junie could hardly bring herself to change out of Mark’s old shirts that she wore day after day. Now, she barely remembered that dark period, but the horror of the solitude she experienced was still fresh in her mind, as was her waning desire to live without him.��

Fortunately, her mother had intervened and brought her to Crown Island to look after Ella, who’d been ill. If not for her family, Junie knew she might not have made it through. More than once, she’d thought of following Mark to the other side.��

Thank goodness she hadn’t.

Jo’s cheery voice broke into her thoughts. “You’re working at the hotel gift shop now and making friends there. And I saw you at Cuppa Jo’s. Blue introduced you to everyone. You don’t have to be alone if you don’t want to be.��

“I don’t know…��

Jo smiled with confidence. “Sunshine Avenue is a great street. We often pool our suppers for potluck on the spur of the moment or share a bottle of wine at sunset. You’d love it here.��

Junie stared back at the sad, decrepit house. She knew it was time she faced the last of her fears. Drawing a nervous breath, she said, “Maybe this old house and I are meant for each other.��

Jo’s eyes widened. “Does that mean you’ll buy it?��

At her friend’s stark words, Junie suddenly realized the magnitude of this step. She wasn’t just renting a place but taking full responsibility for it—repairs and all. Still, the price was right. So was the location. Doubts surged through her mind, and she held up her hand.

“Not yet.�� Junie shook her head. “First, I need to talk to my mom about this. And my grandmother. She knows the island so well.��

“Okay, but please don’t wait too long,�� Jo said, frowning. “I’m not the only person who knows this house is going up for sale—and probably for a higher price than the heirs would entertain right now. I really want you to be a part of Sunshine Avenue.��

“I appreciate that,�� Junie said, smiling. She had only known Jo a few months, but they’d become good friends. “Thanks for showing me, and I promise I’ll think about it.�� Junie swung into the golf cart. “Shall I drop you off at the diner?��

“Sure,�� Jo replied. “And I won’t tell anyone else about this place until you decide. But I have a strong feeling it’s going to sell quickly. Houses like this don’t come along every day.��

“I know.�� Neither did men like Mark.��

While Junie needed to move, especially given Maileah’s temperament, she wasn’t sure if she was truly ready to live on her own. More than being alone, she feared regressing into that dark place she’d been. What if she made a mistake?

After dropping off Jo at her restaurant, Junie wheeled the golf cart back to the Majestic Hotel, the old Victorian-era hotel that was the pride of Crown Island. She parked in the employee area before hurrying toward the gift shop. Her phone buzzed, and she glanced down as she walked. It was Jo, telling her she overheard someone at Cuppa Jo’s talking about the house on Sunshine Avenue.��

Don’t take too long to think about it.

Surprised at that, Junie rounded a corner in the shopping corridor with her head down, still focusing on the message.��

A tall, solid man cried out just as they made contact, and a sheaf of papers took flight, fluttering down around them. She stumbled back in surprise, her arms flailing.

“Got you,�� he cried, catching her by the arm. His firm grip kept her from falling, but her phone lurched away.

He caught it with his free hand. “And your phone, too.��

“I’m sorry I didn’t see you,�� she said, embarrassed at her clumsiness.��

“It’s okay. I’ve done the same thing.�� He held out her phone like a prize.��

Only then did Junie look up at the man who’d caught her. His warm, greenish-hazel eyes were filled with amusement. His firm grip on her arm relaxed, though his hand lingered for a moment, magnetic in its touch. Dark auburn hair curled just beneath his earlobes. He was large and well-built, like some sort of legendary Scottish Highlander.��

Or maybe she’s been watching too many Outlander episodes in the dark of her room. She should have stepped back more quickly than she did, but she was strangely rooted to the spot—and to him.

“Uh, thanks,�� Junie managed to say. His actions were impressively swift. “How did you catch that? My phone, I mean.”��

“I’m good with my hands.�� The man gave her a nod, then continued on his way. He glanced back to give her a half-grin.

Junie smiled at him, feeling mildly embarrassed. Her friend Jo was right about people on Crown Island. She wondered if that guy was a local or a hotel guest.

Not that it mattered, she thought, recovering from the encounter. But wow, she’d never met anyone like him before. If Maileah were here, she’d be after him in a heartbeat.

As Junie unlocked the door, she flipped over the sign that read, Gone to the Beach, turning it to We’re Open, Sunshine. She waved to Faye, the neighboring owner of The Body Boutique, and went inside.

A hotel guest in shorts and sandals followed her and began browsing her selection of sea-inspired candles. “It smells wonderful in here,�� the woman said.

“That’s the new Ocean Air candle,�� Junie said, pointing toward a blue box.��

The woman brought it to her nose and inhaled. A smile warmed her face. “I’ll need several of these.��

“I have plenty.�� While the woman shopped, Junie gathered several of the candles from her backstock before turning her attention to the bookkeeping.

Her shop sales were climbing, much to the hotel manager’s surprise. Like the house on Sunshine Avenue, this shop had been a disaster when she’d first seen it, although not nearly as bad. Whitley, who had managed the hotel for years, had given her a chance to show him what she could do with it. He was pleased with her efforts, as was the new hotel owner, Ryan Kingston.��

Ryan and her mother were seeing a lot of each other, and Junie was trying to adjust to the idea of her mother dating. Fortunately, Junie had landed this position on her own before her mother and Ryan started going out.��

This was the first job Junie had attempted since Mark died. She sold the online shop they’d built together. That had started with athletic shoes and expanded into athleisure fashion. Junie had done all the buying and created the assortment and visuals. She’d loved doing that, but she’d lost the heart to go on after her husband’s death.

Now, she was feeling better and enjoying the fresh challenge, thanks to this store.

While some people might have seen a tired old gift shop, Junie saw an opportunity. With her entrepreneurial inclination awakened, she dove in.

First, she made drastic markdowns on the old inventory. She sold it all and donated the rest. Next, she cleaned the space, repurposed vintage fixtures, and re-merchandised the entire store. She brought in luxurious Majestic-branded merchandise and unusual local crafts. Most of her new assortment sold well.��

Now, she wanted to expand the offerings with unique products of her own. And that would change her original plan.

Junie and her husband had owned a profitable online store, so she was confident in her merchandising and online marketing skills. While her husband’s life insurance and the sale of their online store left her without financial concerns, she didn’t want to make any mistakes. Not in buying an old house or in building another company. This time, she had to make those decisions on her own, which was slightly terrifying but also exciting.��

She was more confident about a new product line venture. In fact, she had an idea she wanted to discuss with Whitley and Ryan. If they would allow it, she would have exactly what she wanted.��

If not, she didn’t know how long she’d be satisfied working in a hotel gift shop.��

In that regard, her sister had been right. Maileah, who had worked in marketing for a technology company in Seattle before being laid off, insisted that Junie was working far beneath her pay grade. That was true, but Junie had needed this.

And now, her entrepreneurial curiosity was awakened, and she yearned for more.

A man in a police officer’s uniform stepped inside. He was attractive enough to have been included on this year’s Crown Island fundraising calendar featuring the men and women of the community’s police force and firefighting force��Serving the Crown, it was called. Blue was even featured on the cover of the calendar, which she’d seen in her friend Faye’s shop across the hall.

“Hi, Junie. Thought I’d stop by to see how you’re doing. I saw you drop off Jo a little earlier.��

Junie greeted him with an air kiss to the cheek. “Nothing gets past you, Blue.�� She counted him as a new friend. They’d gone to an evening jam session at Cuppa Jo’s not long ago, where she’d met many locals.��

“That’s my job.��

She noticed tiny beads of perspiration on his broad forehead, though it was pleasantly cool inside. “Is there something I can help you with, Blue?��

Hesitating, Blue tucked a thumb into his belt loop and hitched his trousers before he spoke. “I was thinking, that is, if you’re available, maybe you’d like to see the Beach Festival fireworks show on Friday. It’s a local event that celebrates the founding of Crown Island.��

“Sure, who’s going?��

“Most everyone, I guess.�� He rubbed his neck as if uncomfortable. “But I thought, well, maybe you’d like to have dinner with me before we go?��

He seemed nervous, and Junie’s senses went on alert. This sounded different from their casual evening at Cuppa Jo’s. He’d simply given her a ride and introduced her to others. She didn’t count that as a date. Or was it?

“By ourselves?�� she managed to squeak out. She hadn’t been on a date since Mark died. Even the thought of dating seemed so far away.

Blue stroked his chin. “Sure, just us. If you want to, I mean.��

The hotel guest was standing behind Blue with several candles. With relief, Junie quickly motioned her to the register. “Excuse me, Officer Blumenthal. I need to ring up this guest.��

He stepped aside, and the woman placed the candles she’d selected on the vintage table that served as a checkout counter.

“These are our most popular candles, and the aroma is fabulous,�� Junie said to the woman. “Be sure to trim the wick a little each time so that it doesn’t char the inside of the container. I visited the artisan creators recently, too. Why, you should see the care they take in making these by hand.”��

Junie chatted with the guest, rattling off more instructions and talking about the candlemakers. The woman was talkative, too. Junie was thankful for that because she had no idea how to respond to Blue.��

Had she misled him? He was very nice, but he wasn’t anything like Mark.

No one was, though,

Taking her time to calm her nerves, Junie carefully wrapped each candle individually. Using one of her special gift bags, she created a lovely presentation, even though the woman was only going back to her room. The woman seemed amused and kept glancing between Junie and Blue with a smile.��

Junie didn’t know what to do. She enjoyed Blue’s company when he stopped by the shop to chat, but she hadn’t thought of him beyond that.��

Still, if she wanted the chance to start a family someday, a father would likely be part of that equation unless she got creative. And she had no idea how to do that, either. Maybe she could adopt a child as a single woman, but she had always envisioned herself being happily married with children. To Mark, or even someone like that man she’d nearly knocked over, she mused. She shook her head. Wherever that thought came from.��

Maileah would surely laugh at her for that.��

But Blue was here now. And he was waiting for her. Each time she stole a glance at him, her chest tightened with trepidation.

When Junie finished affixing every embellishment she could think of to the woman’s package—bows and streamers, handfuls of fluffy pink tissue, clip-on mermaids and starfish, a sticker with the name of the shop, another one for the Majestic Hotel, even a little votive candle in another scent as a gift, plus her business card and coupon for another visit—she looked up.��

“Will there be anything else?�� she asked hopefully. “Any other gifts you might need? Or something to pamper yourself? We have matching room sprays…��

The woman chuckled. “This is beautiful—and it’s quite enough.�� She paused, whispering, “Besides, I think someone is expecting an answer.��

Junie’s face blazed, and she wanted to crawl under the table. She knew her face flushed bright red with embarrassment—she’d been teased about that all her life. She thanked the guest, and the woman strolled out, waggling her eyebrows.

With any luck, the fire alarm would go off, an earthquake would rattle the windows, or the Loch Ness creature’s seafaring cousin would spring to the beach and gobble them whole. She stared at the table, praying for disaster to strike, but fortune betrayed her.

Blue shifted from one foot to another. “Junie, what do you think about the fireworks? And dinner?��

“I think we’re both sort of nervous,�� she replied, rubbing her cheek.

He let out a whoosh of relief. “I don’t do this very often. Ask out people, I mean. Women, that is.�� He coughed and flushed as he stumbled over his words.

Blue was good-looking and capable—straight out of Central Casting, as her mother once said. Junie wouldn’t have expected him to be so awkward, so it was sort of endearing.��

She gave him a small, empathetic smile. “I understand. And if you’re wondering, I haven’t gone out with anyone since Mark.��

A horrified look crossed his face. “Oh, my gosh, I didn’t think about that. If you’re not ready…��

Junie blinked at a length of ribbon she’d twisted into knots, just like her stomach. If she never took a chance, she would never know what might develop in her future. She had to start somewhere. And yet�� The ribbon snapped. “Can I let you know tomorrow?��

“Sure,�� Blue said, sounding relieved. “You can text me.��

“I don’t have your number.��

“Oh, right. I can put it in your phone.”��

“Just write it down.�� Junie fumbled for a pad of paper and slid it across the table.

Blue scribbled his number. “See you around. Or by text. Or maybe tomorrow.��

“I’ll be here,�� she said, her voice squeaking again. Her chirpiness was grating even to her ears. “Or I’ll call you.��

“Or text, huh?��

Junie twisted the ribbon tighter. “Right. Or text.”��

“Sure. Okay. Sounds good.�� He backed out of the door and hurried away.

Junie sank her face into her hands. What would her mother or Jo have to say about that tongue-twisted exchange?��

Or Maileah? She winced at the thought of that. Her sister had men panting after her.

The house on Sunshine Avenue and her idea for a new line were enough to think about. She certainly didn’t need a man in her life.��

She squeezed her eyes shut. Unless it were Mark.

But that was only wishful thinking.

When Junie bakes these fluffy lemon poppyseed muffins in my novel, , I can just imagine the fresh, inviting aroma wafting through the kitchen. Poppyseeds add a nutty flavor and slightly crunchy texture to these sweet, zesty muffins. These are sunny treats any time of year, and I hope you'll enjoy this recipe for what I think are the best lemon poppy seed muffins.

Bakers have a few tricks to create muffins with puffy tops. One is to increase the heat at the beginning, then lower it after a few minutes without opening the oven, as instructed in this recipe. The other is to chill the dough before using it. An hour or so will work but overnight is better. Even without that, these are yummy muffins. Yet another trick is to use special muffin tins that are more shallow and allow the puffy top to spread.��

You may also use butter instead of oil (increase by�� 20% if you do, as oil has more fat than butter, so muffins might not be as moist). Reduce the sugar if you’re watching your sugar intake. I often use a sugar substitute in baking, so feel free to experiment.��

When you bite into these tasty muffins, I�� hope you feel like you’re visiting Sunshine Avenue. You can buy . Or, if you prefer paperback and hardcover books, including large print, . Happy baking!

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Yields: 12 large muffins

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups (300g) fine cake flour, or all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons (15g) poppy seeds

2 teaspoons (10g) baking powder

1/2 teaspoon (3g) baking soda

1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil (80ml)��

2 large eggs

1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (from about 2-3 lemons)

Zest of 2 lemons

1 cup (240ml) milk

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Simple Syrup Lemon Glaze (optional)

1/3 cup (100 ml) granulated sugar

2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml) fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons (15g) coarse sugar (to sprinkle)

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Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners or lightly grease.�� In a large bowl, mix flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt. Set aside.�� In a separate mixing bowl, mix oil (or softened butter) and granulated sugar until light and fluffy or about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice. The mixture might look slightly curdled. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins tough. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. For higher-topped muffins, fill the tins more. Note: Chill batter 1 hour or overnight for added rise. Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 F (175 C) for 12-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few crumbs. Do not open the door when reducing heat.�� While the muffins are baking, if desired, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking the sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over a low flame until sugar is melted. When muffins are done, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. If left in the muffin tins, the bottoms may become soggy. Once the muffins have cooled, brush or drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of each muffin. Garnish with a sprinkle of coarse sugar.

These lemon poppy seed muffins are refreshing for breakfast or as an afternoon snack with tea. May be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

When Junie bakes these fluffy lemon poppyseed muffins in Sunshine Avenue, I can just imagine the fresh, inviting aroma in the kitchen. Poppyseeds add a nutty flavor and slightly crunchy texture to these sweet, zesty muffins. These are sunny treats any time of year.��

Bakers have a few tricks to create muffins with puffy tops. One is to increase the heat at the beginning, then lower it after a few minutes without opening the oven, as instructed in this recipe. The other is to chill the dough before using it. An hour or so will work but overnight is better. Even without that, these are yummy muffins. Yet another trick is to use special muffin tins that are more shallow and allow the puffy top to spread.��

You may also use butter instead of oil (increase by�� 20% if you do, as oil has more fat than butter, so muffins might not be as moist). Reduce the sugar if you’re watching your sugar intake. I often use a sugar substitute in baking, so feel free to experiment.��

When you bite into these tasty muffins, I�� hope you feel like you’re visiting Sunshine Avenue.

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Yields: 12 large muffins

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil (80ml)

3 large eggs

1 cup (240ml) whole milk

1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (from about 2-3 lemons)

Zest of 2 lemons

2 tablespoons (15g) poppy seeds

2 teaspoons (10g) baking powder

1/2 teaspoon (3g) baking soda

1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt

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For the Lemon Glaze:

1 cup (100g) powdered sugar

2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml) fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream oil (or softened butter) and granulated sugar until light and fluffy or about 2 minutes.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one.

4. Stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice. The mixture may look slightly curdled.

5. In a separate bowl, mix flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins tough.

7. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. For higher-topped muffins, fill the tins more. Note: Chill one hour or overnight for added rise.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 F (175 C) for 12-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few crumbs. Do not open door when reducing heat.��

9. While the muffins are baking, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking the powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to make a smooth, pourable glaze.

10. Once the muffins are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. If left in the muffin tins, the bottoms may become soggy.

11. Once the muffins have cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of each muffin. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

These fluffy lemon poppy seed muffins are refreshing for breakfast or as an afternoon snack with tea. May be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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