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My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

I adore my sister and often find myself asking, "Am I my sister's keeper?" The answer is a resounding yes, but My Sister, The Serial Killer makes me question how I'd feel if I knew she was psychotic.

For Korede, she finds herself at a crossroads. She feels resentment in the pit of her stomach because no one else seems to realize that her perfect sister, Ayoola, has murderous tendencies. She's actually the epitome of the phrase 'fatal attraction.'

For some reason, Ayoola keeps murdering her boyfriends and Korede keeps protecting her secret, even going as far as to help Ayoola cover her tracks. Her heart is torn even further when the man she's got heart eyes for sets his sights on Ayoola.

Now Korede will have to decide how to truly deal with the truth of who her sister is and it just may cost her.

All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Crosby

Small towns are usually endearing, but they can always hold onto buried secrets that are begging to be dug up.

When Titus Crown, Charon County, Virginia's first Black sheriff fully embraces being back home, he knows it won't take long for trouble to start. It's not that he's looking for it per say. He's just experienced enough to know that no town is perfect.

Sure enough, a schoolteacher and her killer are murdered soon after he becomes the sheriff. This leads him to discover a much more sinister killer is on the loose and that person may be closer than he realizes.

The more he investigates, the more Titus' own past begins to haunt him. On top of that, he'll have to deal with dogmatic conservatives who are hellbent on celebrating their own history.

It'll take a miracle for him to truly uncover what's going on.

The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart

Trigger warner: Contains detailed murders.

There's an extremely calculate killer on the loose in Louisiana and he's someone authorities have figured out is highly intelligent. Their only hope seems to be Dr. Wren Muller, an equally adept forensic pathologist. She comes highly recommended, but this is the first case that'll test her knowledge, skills, and resolve.

It's the most twisted psychological games she's ever played and the killer seems to be determined to see how far his crimes can go.

All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers

Though Margot Davies is miles away from home, she can't stop thinking about her former next door neighbor that was found murdered when she was younger — January Jones. After all this time, January's murdered has gone unsolved and it's been eating away at Margot over the years.

Somehow fate lands her back in the town of Wakarusa and she begins to help care for her uncle. In an odd form of deja vu, another young girl goes missing and it reminds Margot of what happened to January. Since she was too young to do anything back then, she makes it her personal mission to try to solve the new missing person's case.

But, she's met with resistance at every turn and it becomes clear that more than a few people are hiding the truth of what's going on. And when Margot discovers what's really happened, it just may be her undoing.

Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

Four assassins — Billie, Mary Alice, Helen, and Natalie — have worked for the Museum for four decades and have always done a great job. However, their methods are soon considered outdated and it's apparent their talents aren't as respected as they used to.

However, things seem like they've turned around when the women are surprised with the trip of a lifetime. They look forward to their vacation, but that excitement is cut short when they quickly deduce that their lives are in danger because they've been betrayed by the very organization they've dedicated their time and skills to.

Beyond angry, the women decide it's time to show the Museum and the Board what they're truly made of.

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

Evie Porter isn't really who anyone thinks she is. In fact, the woman who says her name is 'Evie Porter' is actually on a mission that involves infiltrating the life of an assigned target — the charming and attractive Ryan Sumner.

What's interesting is that she doesn't even know the identity of her employer Mr. Smith. He keeps his identity a secret from her while sending her on missions that seem to mean something to him in exchange for keeping her former life of crime a secret. But, she starts falling for Ryan which makes it harder to lie to him.

Then comes the woman who enters town and she's taken on Evie's real identity. This suddenly makes Evie realize there's more to her boss than she realized and he may have been setting things up on purpose to still find a way to take her down.

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

Patricia Campbell's life consists of playing second fiddle to virtually everyone and everything. She's a housewife to an ambitious husband and a mother to two kids who don't always need her like they used to.

Her only solace is connected with the women at the book club she frequents and they love reading true crime books while discussing their own lives. No matter how much she's read about serial killers, nothing prepares Patricia for when she's attacked one night and introduced to a mysterious stranger who charms his way into her life.

The more he comes around, the more little Black children go missing though the police don't seem concerned. And the more Patricia starts piecing together clues, the more she realizes she's the one who's given the a monster permission to stay.

If you're a fan of book clubs and would like to imagine what would happen if true crime showed up in your town, you'll love reading The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires.

The Only One Left by Riley Sager

Sometimes people lie about what they've done and that's what home-health aide Kit McDeere discovers in The Only One Left.

Prior to her introduction in the book, readers meet young Lenora Hope who's entire family has been murdered. There are speculations that she committed the grisly crimes, but there was never enough evidence to convict her. Thus began her life of silence while remaining holed up in the mansion she grew up in.

By the time Kit McDeere arrives to assist Lenora who remains mute save for her ability to communicate via a typewriter. One night Lenora catches Kit off guard when she confesses she didn't kill her sister. So, Kit begins documenting what happened according to Lenora.

Only something isn't adding up, especially when Kit finds out why Lenora's former nurse left in the middle of the night. Now she's alone with the supposedly mute woman who's in a wheelchair and she suspects there's more to Lenora than she's been shown.

My Murder by Katie Williams

Despite her happy life, Lou's life is temporarily cut short when she becomes a victim of a serial killer. Brought back to life by way of a project ran by the government, she decides to be grateful to live her life again. She just can't seem to shake wondering why she was killed.

This makes her begin looking at people close to her warily because something feels off and she'll stop at nothing to figure out what happened to her.

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Vera Wong spends her time in her tea shop sipping Wulong and snooping on her son. It's not a lonely life as far as she's concerned, but her world is changed when she finds a dead man in her shop.

Instead of calling the police, she takes a piece of evidence from the man's hands and decides she's the best person to solve the mystery of what happened to him. She correctly deduces that someone must be looking for something the man had and, sure enough, her shop starts to see an increase of customers.

The thing is that Vera begins developing a relationship with the influx of customer she's receiving and this makes her original mission of solving the dead man's case even harder.

A Full Timeline Of Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes' Relationship

August 2011 — Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Meet During The Place Beyond The Pines

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes took a chance at romance after they played a couple in 2011's The Place Beyond The Pines. Once they were linked, they were seen walking around Disneyland "like a dating couple, [walking] very closely, holding hands and their arms touching side-by-side," according to a PEOPLE eyewitness.

November + December 2011 — Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Spend The Holidays Together

During Thanksgiving in 2011, Eva Mendes was filming Holly Motors in Paris, so Ryan Gosling took a trip to the City of Lights so they could spend the holiday together. They also ended up going on Funny or Die's Drunk History Christmas the next month to reenact a 21+ version of The Night Before Christmas *and* spent New Year's together!

September 7, 2012 — Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Attend The Toronto International Film Festival Together

To promote The Place Beyond the Pines, Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes spent a lot of time together on the TIFF red carpet. Years later in 2019, when Kelly Clarkson pulled up the picture, Eva couldn't help but gush over Ryan — especially since they hadn't announced they were dating at the time. “Oh my God, that’s so old," she says of the photo. "That’s literally me going, ‘I’m not in love with him. What? I’m not in love.’ ‘Cause we were trying to be very professional."

May 2014 — Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Work Together On Lost River

Ryan and Eva reunited on a film set again for Lost River, which was both Ryan's directorial debut and served as a semi-autobiographical story for him. "For me, it was crucial to work in this intimate, low-budget, small way, with people I had worked with before, because I feel like in my experience that’s where everyone was at their best," Ryan tells Sunday Style (via Mangalorean). "They know what is at stake for you personally, and all the work that’s gone into getting there."

Eva also told her Instagram followers in a since-deleted postthat Lost River is the project she's most proud of. "There was one film I'm extra proud to be a part of," she said. "A dark fairy tale. A magical fantasy. To all the struggling single mothers, to all of us in cities that feel like they're burning down or flooding around us, to everyone fighting for the ones they love, this was a good one."

September 12, 2014 — Eva Mendes Gives Birth To Their First Child

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes welcomed Esmerelda Amada Gosling into the world in September of 2014. Eva later said that she didn't even want kids until she got together with Ryan. "I was lucky enough to work my bum off for 20 years," she tells Nova 96.9's Fitzy & Wippa (via PEOPLE). "I never wanted babies before until I fell in love with Ryan, and it kind of worked out to where I was 40 and having my first baby. I think I was 42 for the second one, so it worked out in that way that I had a career and then I change my focus to my family."

Ryan also went on to tell GQ in 2023 that he was in a similar place before meeting Eva. "I wasn’t thinking about kids before I met her, but after I met Eva, I realized that I just didn’t want to have kids without her," he says. "And there were moments on The Place Beyond the Pines where we were pretending to be a family, and I didn’t really want it to be pretend anymore." I could cry!!

December 7, 2015 — Ryan Gosling Gives A Rare Interview About His Relationship

While Ryan and Eva have kept their relationship very private, he told Hello! that "I know that I'm with the person I'm supposed to be with" and that literally the only quality he looks for in a woman is "That she's Eva Mendes. There's nothing else I'm looking for." Swoon!

April 29, 2016 — Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Have Their Second Child

Eva Mendes gave birth to her and Ryan's second baby, a daughter named Amada Lee Gosling, in April 2016 — after keeping the pregnancy a secret until it was almost time to deliver! Amada is named after Eva's grandma.

January 8, 2017 — Ryan Gosling Dedicates His La La Land Golden Globe To Eva Mendes' Brother

While accepting his Golden Globe for Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Ryan Gosling made sure to let the world know just how much of a role Eva had played in the process. “I would like to try and thank one person properly, and say that while I was singing and dancing and playing piano,” he says in his speech, “my lady was raising our daughter, pregnant with our second and trying to help her brother with his battle with cancer.”

Eva's brother, Juan Carlos Mendes, had passed away the previous April and Ryan took the opportunity to dedicate the award to him.

February 12, 2020 — Eva Mendes Reveals Ryan Gosling Is A Great Cook

When an Instagram account asked what Eva and Ryan liked to cook, Eva revealed just how amazing Ryan is with food. "Ryan is an amazing chef AND baker," she says in her reply. "For reals. Incredible. No joke. I'm not sure that what I do is cooking. It's more like steaming veggies and juicing and making rice. He really cooks. I survive." Can I get Ryan Gosling to make me a meal sometime?

January 1, 2022 — Ryan Gosling Shares About Their Quarantine Life

“Time, in general, is something I think about a lot now. My kids are growing up so fast I need to keep an eye on the clock in a way I never used to,” Ryan Gosling tells GQ. “I feel like I need more time to process [how much the pandemic played into that]. But [Eva and I] have two kids, so we spend a lot of our time trying to keep them entertained.”

While they enjoyed their time together, Ryan's also candid about the effect of lockdown on their children: “Our kids were at a difficult age not to be able to see other kids and interact with people, even though Eva and I did our best.”

June 2022 — Eva Mendes Embraces The Kenergy

When the world went crazy for every bit of Barbie news, so did Eva Mendes. "So. F. Funny," she says in an Instagram caption sharing the first look at Ryan Gosling's Ken. "So. F. Good. So F excited for you to see this…#Thatsmyken."

"It's a funny photo and he's trying to be funny, so it worked on all levels," she goes on to say on The Talk. "But when I saw it, when he sent it to me from work, I was like, 'Can I please have that underwear? Please, I never ask for anything'...So, anyway, I do have it. I'm wearing it right now."

November 2022 — Eva Mendes Begins Dropping Hints She Married Ryan Gosling

When Eva showed off a new tattoo on her wrist in November of 2022 on Instagram, fans immediately began dissecting its meaning. The tattoo, which reads "de Gosling" (which is similar to Mrs. Gosling) could mean that Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are actually married! She went on to tell Today in Australia (via DailyMail) that "Everyone is so welcoming here and my husband Ryan is here, and we are having the best time." 👀

August 9, 2023 — Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes Love Family Time

In the midst of crazy release schedules and commitments (not to mention the actors' strike), Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes always prioritize their family life. "When they are not working, they are all about their girls," a source tells People. "Ryan is such a fun dad. He is goofy and his girls love it." The source continues by saying the family loves to go to the beach or the desert (same TBH).

December 18, 2023 — Eva Mendes Can't Wait For The "I'm Just Ken" Christmas Remix

If the original version of "I'm Just Ken" wasn't good enough, Ryan Gosling is blessing us with a Christmas remix — and Eva Mendes is just as excited as we are. "Ken not wait for this," she says in an Instagram caption.

January 13, 2024 — Ryan Gosling Mentions His Family During His Acceptance Speech

At the 2024 Santa Barbra International Film Festival, Ryan Gosling won the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film — and he totally deserves it! With a career that includes iconic films like La La Land and Barbie, as well as The Notebook, Blade Runner 2049, and Crazy Stupid Love, all kinds of film lovers have gotten to see Ryan's work onscreen. During his acceptance speech, Ryan got choked up talking about how acting allowed him to meet "the girl of [his] dreams."

"I dreamed of one day making movies and now movies have made my life a dream," he says in his speech. "So the way I see it, there's no way I have contributed half as much to cinema as cinema's contributed to me."

January 24, 2024 — Eva Mendes Celebrates Ryan Gosling's Oscar Nomination

After the Oscar nominations were announced January 23, Eva Mendes took to Instagram to celebrate Ryan Gosling's nomination for Best Supporting Actor. "So proud of my man. So much hate when he took on this role," she says alongside screenshots of the first (very negative) reviews of his casting. "So many people trying to shame him for doing it. Despite all the #Notmyken ridicule and articles written about him, he created this completely original, hilarious, heartbreaking, now iconic character and took it all the way to Oscars. So beyond proud to be this Ken’s Barbie."

February 22, 2014 - Eva Mendes Announces Upcoming Children's Book

Yesterday Eva Mendes shared with People that she's penned a children's book named Desi, Mami, and the Never-Ending Worries that'll debut September 17. It's all about a little girl who's always worried that her scary brain is the real monster she's afraid of at night. Through gentle reminders, Desi's mom helps her understand that being afraid is normal and teaches her how not to let scary thoughts control her.

Eva Mendes told People the books is like "a love letter to my kids and yours" because "...Learning how to train our brain to work for us and not against us is easier said than done!" Since we know racing thoughts doesn't just affect adults, we love that Eva is finding a way to share some of her parenting tips with other parents.

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Desi, Mami, and the Never-Ending Worriesby Eva Mendes

March 10, 2024 — Eva Mendes Celebrates Ryan Gosling's Oscars Performance

Eva Mendes celebrated the Oscars on March 10 with a post highlighting Ryan Gosling's performance, and his entire run as Ken! "You took Ken all the way to the Oscar’s, RG," she says on Instagram. "Now come home, we need to put the kids to bed."

We love the way this couple can have fun with each other — and highlight how much teamwork parenthood requires!

March 13, 2024 — Ryan Gosling Details How Eva Mendes And Their Daughters Helped Him Prepare For His Oscars Performance

Leave it to Ryan Gosling not to take credit for his amazing Oscars performance. He gushed to People about how Eva Mendes and their daughters helped him make sure his Kenergy truly shined bright. "They are such a huge part of this for me...it was my girl's interest in Barbie and disinterest in Ken that got me into this in the first place. It was beautiful to have them there at the end," he said.

As we all saw, the unmistakable Kenergy was in full force and effect during the Oscars.

March 26, 2024 — Eva Mendes Says It Was A "No Brainer" To Stay Home With Her Kids

Deciding how to maintain a work-home balance when you have kids is something every parent thinks about, and it turns out that extends to celebs, too! After starring with Ryan Gosling in The Place Beyond The Pines, Eva Mendes decided it was a "no brainer" to stay home with their family since acting can take you all over the world, which the actress revealed in a recent episode of The Today Show. “It was almost just like a non-verbal agreement that it was like, ‘Ok, he’s going to work and I’m going to work, I’m just going to work here,'” she says. She also says she's “so lucky” to “have this time with [their] children.”

“I have never experienced anything like [working with Ryan Gosling]. The way he works, his commitment to his craft, how he wants to make everything as best as it can be, and that means making his co-stars as best as they can be,” she continues. “But unfortunately — or fortunately — there is only one Ryan!"

April 1, 2024 — Eva Mendes Says Her Daughters Make Everything Better

After losing her brother in 2016, Eva Mendes says she has a "complicated relationship" with the month of April — but that her daughters make it infinitely more bearable. "[April 2] would have been my brother’s birthday," she says on Instagram. "In a couple of weeks from now is the day we lost him…but then, the end of April we got the biggest blessing of all, my little girl was born 8 years ago. I hate you April. But I love you more."

April 13, 2024 — Ryan Gosling Hosts SNL

During his latest stint hosting SNL, Ryan Gosling did a hilarious sketch about a man who picks up a Cuban accent after getting married to a Cuban woman. Eva Mendes was all over it! "Coño! My Cuban Papi made this Cuban Mami so happy with this!!" Eva wrote on Instagram. "Years of hanging out with my Dad paid off."

May 1, 2024 — Ryan Gosling Is The Ultimate Support System For Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes is not here for the mom-shamers. She told People (in honor of its 2024 Beautiful Issue) that staying home to focus on Ryan Gosling and her kids was the "easiest decision I've ever made" because she wanted to be there for their formative childhood years.

"When I was 40, it was a big deal for people when I was pregnant, and it wasn't for me," she says. "And then I was 42 and I was pregnant with my second one and people were like, 'Oh my God, you're going to be so tired. That's why people have kids in their 20s.' I was like, that's the most sorry, asinine thing I've ever heard."

"[Ryan supports me] in all the ways I need to be supported," she continues. "He's got me in all the ways."

May 16, 2024 — Eva Mendes Celebrates The Fall Guy

Eva Mendes just made a post she NEVER makes in honor of how much she loved The Fall Guy (relatable!). The actress posted the poster, which features Emily Blunt with Ryan Gosling on Instagram.

"Did you know?! @thefallguymovie is the FIRST non super hero movie to open the summer box office in 17 years!" she says. "And maybe it didn’t break the box office but it broke sooo many other records. I’m extra proud of this one. The proof is in my post-I don’t usually post pics of my man kissing a babe but Emily Blunt is just that d-mn good in it. THEY’RE that d-mn good in it. Viva el fall guy!"

What is sea moss gel?

Sea moss gel is a gelatinous substance – similar in texture to aloe vera – that’s derived from red seaweed. Red seaweed is processed most commonly for carrageenan, a natural thickener for a range of products from ice cream, non-dairy milks and creamers, cottage cheese, jellies, and more.

What is sea moss gel good for?

Sea moss gel is a sort of multi-hyphenate when it comes to health benefits. It’s super rich in minerals, vitamins, and protein.

It’s packed with iodine, potassium, calcium, which Doctor Simran Shamanur, MBBS with Allo Health says are essential.

“These minerals are crucial for maintaining healthy thyroid function, metabolism, and overall cellular health,” she says.

What are the benefits of sea moss gel?

The benefits of sea moss gel are seemingly endless. At a glance, here are the benefits it's known for:

Digestive health

As mentioned, sea moss gel is rich in fiber and prebiotics, which can both promote regularity and overall gut health.

Heart health

The vitamins and minerals included in sea moss gel are great for your general health, but also your heart health.

Thyroid health

If you experience challenges with your thyroid health, taking sea moss can be beneficial since it promotes hormone production and boosts your metabolism.

Weight loss

Since it’s fiber-rich, supplementing your diet with sea moss gel can keep you fuller for longer, making way for a more sustainable, weight loss-focused regimen.

Skin health

Sea moss gel can make a positive impact on your skin, whether it’s digested internally or applied topically.

“Thanks to its high sulfur content, sea moss can have a positive impact on skin health,” Dr. Simran Shamanur, MBBS says. “It's often used in creams and gels to soothe skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne.”

Boosts immunity

The vitamins and minerals included in sea moss gel compound to support immune health if you take it regularly.

Oral health

Sea moss can be beneficial for your oral health, Dr. Jerry Friedman,North Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery says.

“It is high in iodine and calcium, both of which help strengthen your teeth and fight off bacteria that can lead to decay,” he says. “It also has anti-inflammatory properties, which is beneficial for your gums.”

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What are the risks of sea moss gel?

Like with all supplements, there are considerations to keep in mind before you start taking them, Dr. Simran Shamanur, MBBS says.

Sea moss gel isn’t an exception, especially since there are a few risks associated with taking it.

Though sea moss gel is touted for being rich in iodine, it also has its drawbacks since too much iodine can lead to thyroid dysfunction.

Sea moss gel also has the potential for contamination due to its oceanic origins, Shamanur says. Because of this, it’s important to be extra-diligent about the type of sea moss gel you buy.

Why is sea moss gel so expensive?

Jars of sea moss gel can range from $20-80, sometimes even more, which makes it fairly expensive for the average shopper.

The variation in price really comes down to where it comes from, how it’s grown, how much you buy, plus the market demand for sea moss gel.

Can you eat sea moss gel every day?

Eating sea moss gel every day might not be necessary depending on your current diet and outstanding health conditions. It’s important to talk with your doctor before starting to incorporate sea moss gel into your diet.

Sea moss gel can be dangerous in large amounts, says James Cunningham, Complete Health Optimization Coach with Total Shape.

“If you start experiencing negative side effects or allergic reactions after consuming or applying sea moss, such as irritation, itchy throat or nausea, redness, swelling, burning or stinging, or difficulty breathing, immediately stop using the product and consult a doctor,” he says.