Author: Christopher Nelson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780299331542
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
In his powerful debut, Christopher Nelson examines the progenitors and forms of violence in the twenty-first century, from Cain and Abel to the damming of rivers. We see glimpses of the speaker's quest to find and know God, seeking answers everywhere, from Spanish cathedrals filled with holy relics to withered winter fields.
Blood Aria
Author: Christopher Nelson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780299331542
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
In his powerful debut, Christopher Nelson examines the progenitors and forms of violence in the twenty-first century, from Cain and Abel to the damming of rivers. We see glimpses of the speaker's quest to find and know God, seeking answers everywhere, from Spanish cathedrals filled with holy relics to withered winter fields.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780299331542
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
In his powerful debut, Christopher Nelson examines the progenitors and forms of violence in the twenty-first century, from Cain and Abel to the damming of rivers. We see glimpses of the speaker's quest to find and know God, seeking answers everywhere, from Spanish cathedrals filled with holy relics to withered winter fields.
Aria's Fate
Author: Lanita17
Publisher: Mangatoon HK Limited
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
From a very young age, Aria has lived among the shadows, treated as a slave and subjected to multiple abuses. She hoped that upon reaching the age of majority, she could escape from that terrible place, a pack that was not welcoming to her. Following the demands of her pack's Luna, Aria eagerly awaits the day she can finally escape from that place, but unexpectedly discovers who her mate is. But he, not willing to continue with this eternal union, rejects Aria as his mate. With those painful and heartbreaking words, an unbearable pain took hold of her chest, which was enough to make Aria decide to definitely run away from the pack, fleeing towards the territory of the vampires and facing new changes. Will Aria be able to fulfill what is predestined?
Publisher: Mangatoon HK Limited
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
From a very young age, Aria has lived among the shadows, treated as a slave and subjected to multiple abuses. She hoped that upon reaching the age of majority, she could escape from that terrible place, a pack that was not welcoming to her. Following the demands of her pack's Luna, Aria eagerly awaits the day she can finally escape from that place, but unexpectedly discovers who her mate is. But he, not willing to continue with this eternal union, rejects Aria as his mate. With those painful and heartbreaking words, an unbearable pain took hold of her chest, which was enough to make Aria decide to definitely run away from the pack, fleeing towards the territory of the vampires and facing new changes. Will Aria be able to fulfill what is predestined?
Bound by Honor
Author: Cora Reilly
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781729195581
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Born into one of the leading Mob families in Chicago, Aria Scuderi struggles to find her own path in a world where no choices are given. Aria was only fifteen when her parents betrothed her to Luca - The Vice - Vitiello, the oldest son of the head of the New York Cosa Nostra to ensure peace between the two families. Now with eighteen, the day Aria has been dreading for years is looming dangerously: her wedding to Luca. Aria is terrified of marrying a man she hardly knows, especially someone like Luca who got his nickname 'the Vice' for crushing a man's throat with his bare hands. Luca might be one of the most sought after men in New York thanks to his good looks, wealth and predator-like charisma that radiates power, but the society girls throwing themselves at him don't know what Aria does: that the bad boy aura isn't just a game; blood and death lurk beneath Luca's striking gray eyes and arrogant smile.In her world a handsome exterior often hides the monster within; a monster who can just as easily kill as kiss you.The only way to escape the marriage to Luca would be to run away and leave everything she's ever known behind but Aria can't bear the thought of never seeing her family again. Despite her fear, she decides to go through with the marriage; Aria has grown up among predators like Luca and knows that even most cold-hearted bastards have a heart and she has every intention of working her way into Luca's.!Mature content!Books in the Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles:Bound By Honor Bound By DutyBound By Hatred
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781729195581
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Born into one of the leading Mob families in Chicago, Aria Scuderi struggles to find her own path in a world where no choices are given. Aria was only fifteen when her parents betrothed her to Luca - The Vice - Vitiello, the oldest son of the head of the New York Cosa Nostra to ensure peace between the two families. Now with eighteen, the day Aria has been dreading for years is looming dangerously: her wedding to Luca. Aria is terrified of marrying a man she hardly knows, especially someone like Luca who got his nickname 'the Vice' for crushing a man's throat with his bare hands. Luca might be one of the most sought after men in New York thanks to his good looks, wealth and predator-like charisma that radiates power, but the society girls throwing themselves at him don't know what Aria does: that the bad boy aura isn't just a game; blood and death lurk beneath Luca's striking gray eyes and arrogant smile.In her world a handsome exterior often hides the monster within; a monster who can just as easily kill as kiss you.The only way to escape the marriage to Luca would be to run away and leave everything she's ever known behind but Aria can't bear the thought of never seeing her family again. Despite her fear, she decides to go through with the marriage; Aria has grown up among predators like Luca and knows that even most cold-hearted bastards have a heart and she has every intention of working her way into Luca's.!Mature content!Books in the Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles:Bound By Honor Bound By DutyBound By Hatred
All The Right Notes
Author: C. McGrath
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
ISBN: 1786862328
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Milo Knox rocked Grace Morrison's world. Now he's going to rock yours. Sexy, charismatic rock star Milo Knox is known for several things—his music, his excesses and not taking no for an answer. So when beautiful blonde college grad Grace Morrison steps into his life, only to tell him she's not interested, he offers her the one thing she can't refuse. Her dream job. Working as a publicist for her favorite band, which also happens to be his own, the Waywards. The Waywards were the darlings of the '90s, before Milo's substance abuse issues and personal demons drove them into obscurity. Now clean and sober, he's determined to make a new start. Both with the band and with Grace, if she'll just let him—and let herself live her own life, free of the shadows of her past. But old sins cast long shadows and the past rarely stays buried. In their case, it threatens to tear them apart.
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
ISBN: 1786862328
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Milo Knox rocked Grace Morrison's world. Now he's going to rock yours. Sexy, charismatic rock star Milo Knox is known for several things—his music, his excesses and not taking no for an answer. So when beautiful blonde college grad Grace Morrison steps into his life, only to tell him she's not interested, he offers her the one thing she can't refuse. Her dream job. Working as a publicist for her favorite band, which also happens to be his own, the Waywards. The Waywards were the darlings of the '90s, before Milo's substance abuse issues and personal demons drove them into obscurity. Now clean and sober, he's determined to make a new start. Both with the band and with Grace, if she'll just let him—and let herself live her own life, free of the shadows of her past. But old sins cast long shadows and the past rarely stays buried. In their case, it threatens to tear them apart.
Aria The Scarlet Ammo Novel Vol. 1
Author: Chugaku Akamatsu
Publisher: Digital Manga, Inc.
ISBN: 1613136420
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Tokyo Butei High School--- A special school where armed detectives, also known as "Butei", receive education as well as training. Kinji Tohyama, a sophomore, has a unique body that can initiate an ability called "hysteria mode" when it is stimulated a certain way. He tries to keep it a secret but all his dreams of living the life of an Average Joe get shattered when he becomes a victim of a bombing incident and meets Butei High "Assault" department elite, Aria H. Kanzaki.
Publisher: Digital Manga, Inc.
ISBN: 1613136420
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Tokyo Butei High School--- A special school where armed detectives, also known as "Butei", receive education as well as training. Kinji Tohyama, a sophomore, has a unique body that can initiate an ability called "hysteria mode" when it is stimulated a certain way. He tries to keep it a secret but all his dreams of living the life of an Average Joe get shattered when he becomes a victim of a bombing incident and meets Butei High "Assault" department elite, Aria H. Kanzaki.
The Lost Heir
Author: L. M. Standiford
Publisher: L. M. Standiford
ISBN: 198321471X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Aria is a slave. Sold at the age of three, she knows of work that wear to the bone and the cruelty of men in power. Katia is the daughter of the beloved King Dagon and the sole surviving heir to the throne of Lothlin. A throne that now holds an usurper. When Aria is visited by a man from her forgotten past who reveals the truth of her parentage, she has the choice to remain unknown or to fight for what is hers by blood and step into the role of Katia: the lost heir
Publisher: L. M. Standiford
ISBN: 198321471X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Aria is a slave. Sold at the age of three, she knows of work that wear to the bone and the cruelty of men in power. Katia is the daughter of the beloved King Dagon and the sole surviving heir to the throne of Lothlin. A throne that now holds an usurper. When Aria is visited by a man from her forgotten past who reveals the truth of her parentage, she has the choice to remain unknown or to fight for what is hers by blood and step into the role of Katia: the lost heir
Blood Donor
Author: Karen Bass
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1459826876
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Key Selling Points In Blood Donor, a teen misses curfew and ends up being kidnapped by a strange organization with an unsettling clientele. The book explores dysfunctional families and the challenges young adults face as they enter the world. A thrilling drama with a startling, unexpected revelation: the teens' blood is being used as an anti-aging treatment. Karen Bass has written several award-winning books for teens including the R. Ross Annett Award winner Graffiti Knight. New, enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1459826876
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Key Selling Points In Blood Donor, a teen misses curfew and ends up being kidnapped by a strange organization with an unsettling clientele. The book explores dysfunctional families and the challenges young adults face as they enter the world. A thrilling drama with a startling, unexpected revelation: the teens' blood is being used as an anti-aging treatment. Karen Bass has written several award-winning books for teens including the R. Ross Annett Award winner Graffiti Knight. New, enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
His Mate or His Girlfriend
Author: Rubyk12
Publisher: Infinite Joy
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 822
Book Description
Rose thought she was just another ordinary high school student with high aspirations to go to college. For as long as she can remember, it's always been her aunt and her going through the adventure of life together. All that changes on her 16th birthday when she learns that the birthmark on her arm is actually the symbol of her birthright to become the Luna to the Alpha of one of the most powerful werewolf packs on the East Coast. In a bid to protect her from their enemies, Rose was hidden away and her existence became top secret information within the Pack hierarchy. However, Xavier is now the new Alpha and instead of being eager to claim his Luna, he scoffs at the 16-year old stick of a girl, claiming she holds no attraction for him. He would much rather stay with his girlfriend, Alyssa, promising to eventually make her Luna of his pack. Meanwhile, Rose's world is turned upside down when the truth is revealed and she has to leave her old secluded life for her new pack life. She could care less about mating with Xavier until Xavier returns from college in Europe and both can't seem to resist the pull of their wolves anymore. Whereas before, Xavier had been reluctant to go through with the mating ceremony with Rose, now he doesn't find it such a horrible thought. Join Xavier and Rose on a journey of self-fulfillment in which both learn that love is never just a spoken word, but reflected in ones deeds and acts. As they grow together in a journey to protect their pack, will they find love in each other or will Xavier cast her away as he always intended and make Alyssa his mate?
Publisher: Infinite Joy
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 822
Book Description
Rose thought she was just another ordinary high school student with high aspirations to go to college. For as long as she can remember, it's always been her aunt and her going through the adventure of life together. All that changes on her 16th birthday when she learns that the birthmark on her arm is actually the symbol of her birthright to become the Luna to the Alpha of one of the most powerful werewolf packs on the East Coast. In a bid to protect her from their enemies, Rose was hidden away and her existence became top secret information within the Pack hierarchy. However, Xavier is now the new Alpha and instead of being eager to claim his Luna, he scoffs at the 16-year old stick of a girl, claiming she holds no attraction for him. He would much rather stay with his girlfriend, Alyssa, promising to eventually make her Luna of his pack. Meanwhile, Rose's world is turned upside down when the truth is revealed and she has to leave her old secluded life for her new pack life. She could care less about mating with Xavier until Xavier returns from college in Europe and both can't seem to resist the pull of their wolves anymore. Whereas before, Xavier had been reluctant to go through with the mating ceremony with Rose, now he doesn't find it such a horrible thought. Join Xavier and Rose on a journey of self-fulfillment in which both learn that love is never just a spoken word, but reflected in ones deeds and acts. As they grow together in a journey to protect their pack, will they find love in each other or will Xavier cast her away as he always intended and make Alyssa his mate?
The Hearts of the Elements
Author: Brett Kirkpatrick
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504950399
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
The darkness inside people is something that cannot be removed, will not be destroyed. For with a lack of darkness, the light itself becomes destructive. This is true of all thingswithout death, life has no purpose. Without oppression, the human spirit has no wings. One must never endure a complete lack of good, nor a complete lack of evil; to do so would destroy everything you are, as well as the potential of what you could be. Do not strive to be purely good, for walking always in the light changes a person. Attempt forever to avoid the darkness, for it will rip you apart. Walk instead a hairs width between the two - it is here, in the darkness before the light, that the great, the influential, and the god-like are most often found. Kayara Kutaragi The world has split into its six core elements. The resulting world of the element Earth has four quadrants, each one perpetually one of the seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall. For longer than any can remember, the world has thrived, the people and animals evolving to live on the new planet. The gears have begun to turn, however, on a new evolution. A lemure, close kin to the lemurs of the original Earth, brings the girl Aria a tiny emerald. Ameagla is kicked out of the shelter of his homeland to liveor diealone in the harshest quadrant. Jade takes it on herself to strike a deal with the merchant of death in order to save her fathers life. There, she meets Kaalin and Kayara, who will join her on her task. The players are set on a world-sized chessboard to unravel the mysteries of the ancients, the technology, and the power they possessed over the very world itself. With the guardians of the seasons and other forces out to deter them, it is unknown what questions will be answered and what answers will reveal more questions.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504950399
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
The darkness inside people is something that cannot be removed, will not be destroyed. For with a lack of darkness, the light itself becomes destructive. This is true of all thingswithout death, life has no purpose. Without oppression, the human spirit has no wings. One must never endure a complete lack of good, nor a complete lack of evil; to do so would destroy everything you are, as well as the potential of what you could be. Do not strive to be purely good, for walking always in the light changes a person. Attempt forever to avoid the darkness, for it will rip you apart. Walk instead a hairs width between the two - it is here, in the darkness before the light, that the great, the influential, and the god-like are most often found. Kayara Kutaragi The world has split into its six core elements. The resulting world of the element Earth has four quadrants, each one perpetually one of the seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall. For longer than any can remember, the world has thrived, the people and animals evolving to live on the new planet. The gears have begun to turn, however, on a new evolution. A lemure, close kin to the lemurs of the original Earth, brings the girl Aria a tiny emerald. Ameagla is kicked out of the shelter of his homeland to liveor diealone in the harshest quadrant. Jade takes it on herself to strike a deal with the merchant of death in order to save her fathers life. There, she meets Kaalin and Kayara, who will join her on her task. The players are set on a world-sized chessboard to unravel the mysteries of the ancients, the technology, and the power they possessed over the very world itself. With the guardians of the seasons and other forces out to deter them, it is unknown what questions will be answered and what answers will reveal more questions.
The Heart of a Hero (Global Search and Rescue Book #2)
Author: Susan May Warren
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493423215
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
Jake Silver may not be able to put the memories of his time as a sniper and Navy SEAL behind him, but at least he can put his skills to use as a part of the Jones Inc. rescue team. Saving the life of pediatric heart surgeon Dr. Aria Sinclair on Denali helped too. Now he can't get her out of his head, and when he hears she is in the path of a hurricane down in Key West he can't help but jump on a plane to rescue her. Aria has dedicated her life to helping children born with defective hearts. After all, she was one of those children. Now driven to succeed, she lives a lonely, stressful life. One she would have lost on Denali if it hadn't been for Jake. Jake is exciting and handsome, but he's also dangerous, and she's already lost one person she loves. She can't bear it again. It's not until she finds herself trapped in the middle of a category 4 hurricane that she can admit she needs Jake desperately. With their very survival in the balance, can they hope for a second chance at life . . . and love?
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493423215
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
Jake Silver may not be able to put the memories of his time as a sniper and Navy SEAL behind him, but at least he can put his skills to use as a part of the Jones Inc. rescue team. Saving the life of pediatric heart surgeon Dr. Aria Sinclair on Denali helped too. Now he can't get her out of his head, and when he hears she is in the path of a hurricane down in Key West he can't help but jump on a plane to rescue her. Aria has dedicated her life to helping children born with defective hearts. After all, she was one of those children. Now driven to succeed, she lives a lonely, stressful life. One she would have lost on Denali if it hadn't been for Jake. Jake is exciting and handsome, but he's also dangerous, and she's already lost one person she loves. She can't bear it again. It's not until she finds herself trapped in the middle of a category 4 hurricane that she can admit she needs Jake desperately. With their very survival in the balance, can they hope for a second chance at life . . . and love?