Author: AnnaMarieAlt
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524524298
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The constant threat of assassination stalks Queen Rejeena of Kriiscon. Her cousin, Ishtabarra, strives to slay her to claim the queenshipsending killers to slice the queens throat in her tent. Rejeena escapes death by a hairs breadthsaved by Aarvan, her queens man and slave. Ishtabarra, angered and frustrated by his interference, places a price on Aarvans head. Anyone can collect the bounty. Avarice and hostile forces aboundback way groups, loose men, wander women. Assuredly, some will seek the reward and notorietyperhaps the queens own guards? Rejeena and Aarvan will each traverse personal corridors. The queen must transcend generations of ingrained bigotry such as men are working slaves, good only for procreation. He struggles to surmount the physical agony and mental misery of slave status. Aarvan declares that Ishtabarra will attack again through the deadly LaSheenas Corridor, the next challenge on their trek to Queens Council. Rejeena and her guard captain believe the feat impossible. As they enter the corridor with scant guard protection, will the outlaws try again? Can the queen emerge alive? To survive and remain together, Rejeena and Aarvan must not only battle outside forces determined to destroy them but demolish the barriers that separate them.
Queen’S Man: Beyond the Corridor
Author: AnnaMarieAlt
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524524298
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The constant threat of assassination stalks Queen Rejeena of Kriiscon. Her cousin, Ishtabarra, strives to slay her to claim the queenshipsending killers to slice the queens throat in her tent. Rejeena escapes death by a hairs breadthsaved by Aarvan, her queens man and slave. Ishtabarra, angered and frustrated by his interference, places a price on Aarvans head. Anyone can collect the bounty. Avarice and hostile forces aboundback way groups, loose men, wander women. Assuredly, some will seek the reward and notorietyperhaps the queens own guards? Rejeena and Aarvan will each traverse personal corridors. The queen must transcend generations of ingrained bigotry such as men are working slaves, good only for procreation. He struggles to surmount the physical agony and mental misery of slave status. Aarvan declares that Ishtabarra will attack again through the deadly LaSheenas Corridor, the next challenge on their trek to Queens Council. Rejeena and her guard captain believe the feat impossible. As they enter the corridor with scant guard protection, will the outlaws try again? Can the queen emerge alive? To survive and remain together, Rejeena and Aarvan must not only battle outside forces determined to destroy them but demolish the barriers that separate them.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524524298
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The constant threat of assassination stalks Queen Rejeena of Kriiscon. Her cousin, Ishtabarra, strives to slay her to claim the queenshipsending killers to slice the queens throat in her tent. Rejeena escapes death by a hairs breadthsaved by Aarvan, her queens man and slave. Ishtabarra, angered and frustrated by his interference, places a price on Aarvans head. Anyone can collect the bounty. Avarice and hostile forces aboundback way groups, loose men, wander women. Assuredly, some will seek the reward and notorietyperhaps the queens own guards? Rejeena and Aarvan will each traverse personal corridors. The queen must transcend generations of ingrained bigotry such as men are working slaves, good only for procreation. He struggles to surmount the physical agony and mental misery of slave status. Aarvan declares that Ishtabarra will attack again through the deadly LaSheenas Corridor, the next challenge on their trek to Queens Council. Rejeena and her guard captain believe the feat impossible. As they enter the corridor with scant guard protection, will the outlaws try again? Can the queen emerge alive? To survive and remain together, Rejeena and Aarvan must not only battle outside forces determined to destroy them but demolish the barriers that separate them.
Queen’S Man: Paaerta Hunt
Author: AnnaMarieAlt
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1984538209
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Queen Rejeena and her partner, Aarvan, are besieged by powerful enemies who seek to oust them from poweror worse. Standing together, they strive to triumph over the attacks and end the culture of cruel bigotry on the island of Kriiscon. Rejeenas unprecedented new laws create intense upheaval. The laws oppose centuries of tradition, nullifying practices women consider to be their right. Other queens are furious; the great queen, outraged. Aarvan invents his own problems. By interfering with the sport of a group of loose fellows who then turn their wrathful attention to him, he allows a huge mysterious creature to escape. The creaturepossibly the mythical glaaletrepays the queens man by biting his arm to the bone, leaving Aarvan shocked and with a lasting scar. Meanwhile, to regain her control of the queens inner circle, Captain Shabet conspires to slay Aarvan. After several inexplicable assaults that occur against the man she loves, Rejeena begins to suffer serious, private doubts about her always-loyal captain. The great queen demands a staff-level paaerta hunt, and Rejeena must attendan encounter to punish the young queen for her effrontery. Rejeena and Aarvan come face-to-face with top-hierarchy betrayal, deadly revenge, and an amoral demon determined to kill.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1984538209
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Queen Rejeena and her partner, Aarvan, are besieged by powerful enemies who seek to oust them from poweror worse. Standing together, they strive to triumph over the attacks and end the culture of cruel bigotry on the island of Kriiscon. Rejeenas unprecedented new laws create intense upheaval. The laws oppose centuries of tradition, nullifying practices women consider to be their right. Other queens are furious; the great queen, outraged. Aarvan invents his own problems. By interfering with the sport of a group of loose fellows who then turn their wrathful attention to him, he allows a huge mysterious creature to escape. The creaturepossibly the mythical glaaletrepays the queens man by biting his arm to the bone, leaving Aarvan shocked and with a lasting scar. Meanwhile, to regain her control of the queens inner circle, Captain Shabet conspires to slay Aarvan. After several inexplicable assaults that occur against the man she loves, Rejeena begins to suffer serious, private doubts about her always-loyal captain. The great queen demands a staff-level paaerta hunt, and Rejeena must attendan encounter to punish the young queen for her effrontery. Rejeena and Aarvan come face-to-face with top-hierarchy betrayal, deadly revenge, and an amoral demon determined to kill.
Queen’s Man: Discovery
Author: AnnaMarieAlt
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1984561006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Queen Rejeena and her queen’s man Aarvan face ominous threats. The great queen of Kriiscon is dead. Rejeena’s mortal enemy and Aarvan’s carnal stalker, Queen Tabarana—an abomination, selfish, cruel, and manipulative—looms as the obvious successor. Rejeena and Aarvan must fashion a clever political maneuver to deny Tabarana this exalted, powerful position. Complicating their efforts, a flashflood forces a face-to-face meeting between Queen Rejeena and Jannsen of the Caana. Though avowed foes, they agree to discourse. Opposing views of Kriiscon, women ruling, and men slaves brought to light and laid bare, challenged and defended, sharp tongues replacing slicing steel. Treason compounds Rejeena’s problems. Did Shabet, Rejeena’s long-time friend and captain, reverse her loyalty? Captain Locin, Aarvan’s protector, conspires to reveal a definitive pointer to Shabet’s guilt. Which captain will the queen believe? If she doesn’t choose wisely, guiltless lives will be lost. Aarvan confronts his own disaster. A catastrophic event hurls him backward in memory where he will unearth lost truths and discover the origin of his inner beast. Will that savage monster support him as he faces new dangers or consume him, eradicating the honest, steadfast man he has become? Together, Rejeena and Aarvan must seek a path to save them and their island from devastation.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1984561006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Queen Rejeena and her queen’s man Aarvan face ominous threats. The great queen of Kriiscon is dead. Rejeena’s mortal enemy and Aarvan’s carnal stalker, Queen Tabarana—an abomination, selfish, cruel, and manipulative—looms as the obvious successor. Rejeena and Aarvan must fashion a clever political maneuver to deny Tabarana this exalted, powerful position. Complicating their efforts, a flashflood forces a face-to-face meeting between Queen Rejeena and Jannsen of the Caana. Though avowed foes, they agree to discourse. Opposing views of Kriiscon, women ruling, and men slaves brought to light and laid bare, challenged and defended, sharp tongues replacing slicing steel. Treason compounds Rejeena’s problems. Did Shabet, Rejeena’s long-time friend and captain, reverse her loyalty? Captain Locin, Aarvan’s protector, conspires to reveal a definitive pointer to Shabet’s guilt. Which captain will the queen believe? If she doesn’t choose wisely, guiltless lives will be lost. Aarvan confronts his own disaster. A catastrophic event hurls him backward in memory where he will unearth lost truths and discover the origin of his inner beast. Will that savage monster support him as he faces new dangers or consume him, eradicating the honest, steadfast man he has become? Together, Rejeena and Aarvan must seek a path to save them and their island from devastation.
Queen’S Man: Enter the Caana
Author: AnnaMarieAlt
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 154341303X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Queen Rejeena of the island of Kriiscon and her queens man Aarvan live in chaos. Forces oppose the couple from within and without. Continuous assassination hazard stalks the queen while a hefty price rides upon his head. Vengeance and treachery crouch in the shadows, waiting to strike them both. Rejeena and Aarvans tumultuous love / contentious affinity continues, sparked by their opposing views of Kriisconian mores, particularly male slavery. And now the queen carries daughters of his seed in her womb that is vital to hera new tender attachment for him. Entering Caana, they meet a violent group of dissenting men and women who avow to end male slavery on the island at any cost. They, especially, consider the queens man a detested traitor to the brotherhood of men. Their sight was on Aarvan, who showed that his widespread, combative reputation was a persuasive magnet. Their goal is to convert him or kill him as an example to all. Can Aarvan convince their leader Jannsen that he will make a better ally than enemy? A conspiracy emerges involving the great queen and her powerful, deceitful collaborator Queen Tabarana forcing Aarvan to directly defy Kriisconian law. Queen Rejeena faces her most testing battle yet to protect and save her queens man.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 154341303X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Queen Rejeena of the island of Kriiscon and her queens man Aarvan live in chaos. Forces oppose the couple from within and without. Continuous assassination hazard stalks the queen while a hefty price rides upon his head. Vengeance and treachery crouch in the shadows, waiting to strike them both. Rejeena and Aarvans tumultuous love / contentious affinity continues, sparked by their opposing views of Kriisconian mores, particularly male slavery. And now the queen carries daughters of his seed in her womb that is vital to hera new tender attachment for him. Entering Caana, they meet a violent group of dissenting men and women who avow to end male slavery on the island at any cost. They, especially, consider the queens man a detested traitor to the brotherhood of men. Their sight was on Aarvan, who showed that his widespread, combative reputation was a persuasive magnet. Their goal is to convert him or kill him as an example to all. Can Aarvan convince their leader Jannsen that he will make a better ally than enemy? A conspiracy emerges involving the great queen and her powerful, deceitful collaborator Queen Tabarana forcing Aarvan to directly defy Kriisconian law. Queen Rejeena faces her most testing battle yet to protect and save her queens man.
Queen’S Man: Treachery
Author: AnnaMarieAlt
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1543469035
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
The deceit and conspiracies against Queen Rejeena of the island of Kriiscon and her queens man, Aarvan, continue. She carries twin daughters, and their newfound, tentative peace is threatened from all sides. The great queen would wrest Aarvan from Rejeena and grant him to a spiteful queen. Rejeena must find a lawful way to derail their repulsive plot. Rejeenas trusted guard captain, Shabet, conspires with Ishtabarra, Rejeenas cousin and outlaw archenemy, to kidnap Aarvan. With him ousted, Shabet regains her power and status within the queens inner circle. Unwittingly, she also opens the path for Ishtabarra to slay Rejeena and usurp her queenship. Rejeena is forced into the role of chief negotiator during a trade conference with the most powerful leader from the mainland. But will her inexperienced diplomatic skills destroy Kriiscon or save the island from monetary plunder? Betrayed, captured, and imprisoned by women who would strip him of his status as queens man and use him for their lustful ends, Aarvan must escape to save Rejeena and their unborn daughters. He alone knows of a nefarious assassination scheme, which Shabet cannot counter. But can he escape and return in time?
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1543469035
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
The deceit and conspiracies against Queen Rejeena of the island of Kriiscon and her queens man, Aarvan, continue. She carries twin daughters, and their newfound, tentative peace is threatened from all sides. The great queen would wrest Aarvan from Rejeena and grant him to a spiteful queen. Rejeena must find a lawful way to derail their repulsive plot. Rejeenas trusted guard captain, Shabet, conspires with Ishtabarra, Rejeenas cousin and outlaw archenemy, to kidnap Aarvan. With him ousted, Shabet regains her power and status within the queens inner circle. Unwittingly, she also opens the path for Ishtabarra to slay Rejeena and usurp her queenship. Rejeena is forced into the role of chief negotiator during a trade conference with the most powerful leader from the mainland. But will her inexperienced diplomatic skills destroy Kriiscon or save the island from monetary plunder? Betrayed, captured, and imprisoned by women who would strip him of his status as queens man and use him for their lustful ends, Aarvan must escape to save Rejeena and their unborn daughters. He alone knows of a nefarious assassination scheme, which Shabet cannot counter. But can he escape and return in time?
Queen’s Man: Decision
Author: AnnaMarieAlt
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1984510142
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Separated by time, distance, and treachery, Queen Rejeena of the island of Kriiscon and her queen’s man, Aarvan, each battle lethal difficulties and agonize over the well-being of the other. Aarvan had escaped the outlaws and survived his dangerous midnight oceanic swim. Now he encounters confrontations with antagonist groups, women who desire to hold him for ransom, loose men who want his pants to decorate their kill wall, and a mysterious stranger. Hunted and afoot, a lengthy journey challenges him—and time is not his friend. Though inexperienced and lacking knowledge, Rejeena engages in a battle of wits with proficient Mainland negotiators. She must disallow a complete rout of vital Kriisconian interests at a pivotal trade conference. She also must face the daunting choice of disenholding Aarvan, her soul mate, which would allow his return to the Mainland, or lose him to a harsh, arrogant queen. Rejeena knows nothing of a deadly plan already launched to end the lives of her and her unborn daughters. Can Aarvan return to prevent the murderous scheme? The couple struggle with fate and hostile powers in this race against time to rejoin forces and to save each other, their daughters, and the island of Kriiscon.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1984510142
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Separated by time, distance, and treachery, Queen Rejeena of the island of Kriiscon and her queen’s man, Aarvan, each battle lethal difficulties and agonize over the well-being of the other. Aarvan had escaped the outlaws and survived his dangerous midnight oceanic swim. Now he encounters confrontations with antagonist groups, women who desire to hold him for ransom, loose men who want his pants to decorate their kill wall, and a mysterious stranger. Hunted and afoot, a lengthy journey challenges him—and time is not his friend. Though inexperienced and lacking knowledge, Rejeena engages in a battle of wits with proficient Mainland negotiators. She must disallow a complete rout of vital Kriisconian interests at a pivotal trade conference. She also must face the daunting choice of disenholding Aarvan, her soul mate, which would allow his return to the Mainland, or lose him to a harsh, arrogant queen. Rejeena knows nothing of a deadly plan already launched to end the lives of her and her unborn daughters. Can Aarvan return to prevent the murderous scheme? The couple struggle with fate and hostile powers in this race against time to rejoin forces and to save each other, their daughters, and the island of Kriiscon.
Queen’S Man:Conflict
Author: AnnaMarieAlt
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524555436
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Dire new threats face Queen Rejeena of Kriiscon and Aarvan, her queens man. Once again, they must battle treacherous forces determined to separate and destroy them. Queen Tabarana, favored ally of Great Queen Annannear, lusts for the delectable Aarvan. Determined to wrest him from Rejeena, she will stop at nothing to achieve her goal. Rejeena must outwit and challenge Tabarana without causing a reign of retaliation upon Rejeenas quarter. The sinister cousin of Rejeenaoutlaw leader Ishtabarradesires to separate Aarvan from his queen and places a hefty bounty on his head even as her assassins stalk Rejeena. Aarvan must locate the hidden escape route of imprisoned outlaws to save the lives of seven honorable women, unjustly accused of outlaw affiliation. He knows a route out of those cells also can create access to the queen for Ishtabarras murderous forces. Animosity between Aarvan and Shabet, captain of the queens guard, deepens into hatred. To regain her former prominence and control, Shabet secretly gathers supporters and conspires to oust the queens man. How can Rejeena retain her queens man against so much opposition? How can Aarvan continue to secure his queens safety from her predatory cousin? The odds are overwhelming, and the two lovers must use every resource available to them if they are to survive.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524555436
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Dire new threats face Queen Rejeena of Kriiscon and Aarvan, her queens man. Once again, they must battle treacherous forces determined to separate and destroy them. Queen Tabarana, favored ally of Great Queen Annannear, lusts for the delectable Aarvan. Determined to wrest him from Rejeena, she will stop at nothing to achieve her goal. Rejeena must outwit and challenge Tabarana without causing a reign of retaliation upon Rejeenas quarter. The sinister cousin of Rejeenaoutlaw leader Ishtabarradesires to separate Aarvan from his queen and places a hefty bounty on his head even as her assassins stalk Rejeena. Aarvan must locate the hidden escape route of imprisoned outlaws to save the lives of seven honorable women, unjustly accused of outlaw affiliation. He knows a route out of those cells also can create access to the queen for Ishtabarras murderous forces. Animosity between Aarvan and Shabet, captain of the queens guard, deepens into hatred. To regain her former prominence and control, Shabet secretly gathers supporters and conspires to oust the queens man. How can Rejeena retain her queens man against so much opposition? How can Aarvan continue to secure his queens safety from her predatory cousin? The odds are overwhelming, and the two lovers must use every resource available to them if they are to survive.
The Queen's Assassin
Author: Melissa de la Cruz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525515917
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
A New York Times and Indie Bestseller! Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Red Queen, this is the first novel in a sweeping YA fantasy-romance duet about a deadly assassin, his mysterious apprentice, and the country they are sworn to protect from #1 NYT bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz. Caledon Holt is the kingdom's deadliest weapon. No one alive can best him in speed, strength, or brains, which is why he's the Hearthstone Guild's most dangerous member. Cal is also the Queen's Assassin, bound to her by magic and unable to leave her service until the task she's set for him is fulfilled. Shadow of the Honey Glade has been training all her life to join the Guild, hoping that one day she'll become an assassin as feared and revered as Cal. But Shadow's mother and aunts expect her to serve the crown as a lady of the Renovian Court. When a surprise attack brings Shadow and Cal together, they're forced to team up as assassin and apprentice. Even though Shadow's life belongs to the court and Cal's belongs to the queen, they cannot deny their attraction to each other. But now, with war on the horizon and true love at risk, Shadow and Cal will uncover a shocking web of lies that will change their paths forever.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525515917
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
A New York Times and Indie Bestseller! Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Red Queen, this is the first novel in a sweeping YA fantasy-romance duet about a deadly assassin, his mysterious apprentice, and the country they are sworn to protect from #1 NYT bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz. Caledon Holt is the kingdom's deadliest weapon. No one alive can best him in speed, strength, or brains, which is why he's the Hearthstone Guild's most dangerous member. Cal is also the Queen's Assassin, bound to her by magic and unable to leave her service until the task she's set for him is fulfilled. Shadow of the Honey Glade has been training all her life to join the Guild, hoping that one day she'll become an assassin as feared and revered as Cal. But Shadow's mother and aunts expect her to serve the crown as a lady of the Renovian Court. When a surprise attack brings Shadow and Cal together, they're forced to team up as assassin and apprentice. Even though Shadow's life belongs to the court and Cal's belongs to the queen, they cannot deny their attraction to each other. But now, with war on the horizon and true love at risk, Shadow and Cal will uncover a shocking web of lies that will change their paths forever.
Never Out of Reach
Author: Eugene Dubnov
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0990895890
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
This title tells a young poet's tragicomic account of crossed loves and rebellions as he grows from boy to man under the vigilant eyes of the secret police and the State as a whole in the Soviet Union between the 1950s and 1970s.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0990895890
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
This title tells a young poet's tragicomic account of crossed loves and rebellions as he grows from boy to man under the vigilant eyes of the secret police and the State as a whole in the Soviet Union between the 1950s and 1970s.
Shadowrise
Author: Tad Williams
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1101458038
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 605
Book Description
A year ago, the March Kingdoms were at peace, the Eddon family held the throne, and all was right in Southmarch Castle. Now the family has been shattered. King Olin Eddon is a prisoner and his heir is slain. The royal twins Barrick and Briony have done their best to hold the kingdom together, but now Barrick has been captured and Briony has been forced to flee the castle. Old magics are stirring beneath the ancient castle and behind the Shadowline, and the machinations of gods, fairies, and mortals threaten to spread devastation across the entire world.
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1101458038
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 605
Book Description
A year ago, the March Kingdoms were at peace, the Eddon family held the throne, and all was right in Southmarch Castle. Now the family has been shattered. King Olin Eddon is a prisoner and his heir is slain. The royal twins Barrick and Briony have done their best to hold the kingdom together, but now Barrick has been captured and Briony has been forced to flee the castle. Old magics are stirring beneath the ancient castle and behind the Shadowline, and the machinations of gods, fairies, and mortals threaten to spread devastation across the entire world.