Smoke and Jewel: Taiki

Smoke and Jewel: Taiki PDF Author: Kate Grove
Publisher: Kate Grove
ISBN: 6150090973
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

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Surviving medieval Japan drenched in wars is a challenge - especially for children. When Taiki is recruited to train as a shinobi, his entire life is already planned out: be among the best assassins and spies of the sengoku area. Betrayal is unforgivable. Even for a 12-year old. This is a short story for Smoke and Jewel, a Fantasy Romance novel set in 16th-century Japan (time travel involved!), introducing one of the main characters, the ninja Taiki. Free to read. These short stories can be read in any order, before, or after reading the corresponding books in the main series. This short story is set in medieval Japan. Keywords: ninja, shinobi, sengoku-jidai, medieval Japan, training, betrayal, tragedy, ninja exam, free books, free to read

Smoke and Jewel: Taiki

Smoke and Jewel: Taiki PDF Author: Kate Grove
Publisher: Kate Grove
ISBN: 6150090973
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

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Book Description
Surviving medieval Japan drenched in wars is a challenge - especially for children. When Taiki is recruited to train as a shinobi, his entire life is already planned out: be among the best assassins and spies of the sengoku area. Betrayal is unforgivable. Even for a 12-year old. This is a short story for Smoke and Jewel, a Fantasy Romance novel set in 16th-century Japan (time travel involved!), introducing one of the main characters, the ninja Taiki. Free to read. These short stories can be read in any order, before, or after reading the corresponding books in the main series. This short story is set in medieval Japan. Keywords: ninja, shinobi, sengoku-jidai, medieval Japan, training, betrayal, tragedy, ninja exam, free books, free to read

Smoke and Jewel

Smoke and Jewel PDF Author: Kate Grove
Publisher: Kate Grove
ISBN: 6150076539
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 482

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A fugitive ninja. A kind-hearted witch. 16th-century Japan. Traitors don't deserve a happy ending, do they? Karen has finally found a clue to her cousin Ciara's disappearance. But before she can follow, she's kidnapped and finds herself in a war-torn, 16th-century Japan. The madman that kidnapped her forces Karen to use her magic to enchant weapons in a castle full of half-yokai. To top it off, her magic is restricted. There's no escape… unless she trusts an untrustworthy ninja, Taiki. Taiki is an excellent spy and assassin. He's also a traitor, as Karen learns. If he's willing to betray someone as powerful as Katsuo, what would he do to her? Which is worse; trusting a traitor or facing a bleak life as a slave enchanting weapons? To complicate matters further, she's falling for the aloof ninja even as he struggles between saving her life at the peril of his own. If he helps her—and is caught—he risks certain death. Will her heart survive any outcome? Smoke and Jewel is the second book of the Youkai Treasures series, a fantasy romance set in the sengoku-jidai (16th-century Japan). Keywords: time-travel, timetravel, fantasy romance, faro, Japan, sengoku jidai, warring states, witch, ninja, shinobi, secrets, yokai, demon, dragon, ghost, spectre, yōkai​, war, supernatural powers, medieval, traitor, betrayal, supernatural beings, items of power, magic, hurt & comfort, HEA, Asia, fade-to-black

Smoke and Jewel: Karen

Smoke and Jewel: Karen PDF Author: Kate Grove
Publisher: Kate Grove
ISBN: 6150090981
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27

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Karen is an average high school student, with an archenemy from childhood and a best friend to geek out with over anime and books. You know, the usual. At first glance. She's also a witch. When her favorite novelist comes to town, Karen can't help but wonder what the famous Yuki has to do with the Magicwielders' Society. This is a short story for Smoke and Jewel, a Fantasy Romance novel set in 16th-century Japan (time travel involved!), introducing one of the main characters, Karen Lewister. Free to read. These short stories can be read in any order, before, or after reading the corresponding books in the main series. Minor spoilers from Sword and Mirror. This short story is set in modern times. Keywords: witch, high schooler, novelist, modern day, magic, rivalry, free books, free to read

Sword and Mirror: Ciara

Sword and Mirror: Ciara PDF Author: Kate Grove
Publisher: Kate Grove
ISBN: 6150090965
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23

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Giving up on your dream is not easy. Ciara is the descendant of a long line of witches and singing is her passion. As her magical powers manifest in her voice, she has to abandon her pursuit of being a singer to protect her loved ones. But keeping oneself in check is never simple... This is a short story from the Yokai Treasures series, starring one of the main characters from Sword and Mirror, a Fantasy Romance novel set in 16th-century Japan (time travel involved!), introducing one of the main characters, Ciara Coleman. Free to read. These short stories can be read in any order, before, or after reading the corresponding books in the main series. This short story is set in modern times. Keywords: magic, witch, singing, music, supernatural powers, short story, modern days, tragedy, free to read, free books, rivalry

Sword and Mirror: Katsuo

Sword and Mirror: Katsuo PDF Author: Kate Grove
Publisher: Kate Grove
ISBN: 6150090957
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20

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After a bloody battle, Katsuo can finally marry the love of his life. Or so he thinks. Peace isn't something so easily acquired in the warring states period of Japan and you can never be sure what disguise your enemy hides behind. This is a short story for Sword and Mirror, a Fantasy Romance novel set in 16th-century Japan (time travel involved!), introducing one of the main characters, Kitayama Katsuo. Free to read. These short stories can be read in any order, before, or after reading the corresponding books in the main series. This short story is set in medieval Japan. Keywords: samurai lord, medieval Japan, sengoku-jidai, Japan, betrayal, hurt, free books, free to read

Yokai Treasures Books 1-3

Yokai Treasures Books 1-3 PDF Author: Kate Grove
Publisher: Kate Grove
ISBN: 6158244503
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1409

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Book Description
Travel through time and find love in medieval Japan with witches, samurai, ninja, and yokai in this captivating fantasy romance collection. Sword and Mirror - When Ciara finds herself stranded in medieval Japan in the middle of a territorial war, she must enter into a fake relationship with a samurai warlord to survive. No one gave her a heads-up about supernatural enemies, though. Smoke and Jewel - Following a lead on her cousin's disappearance, Karen's luck seem to run out as she finds herself in a war-torn Japan. The only way out is to convince the ninja who captured her, but they stand on different sides. Blades and Feathers - The plan was easy: infiltrate the stronghold of a greenhorn lord, obtain the treasure, get out. Falling for him was never her intention. This is a collection of the first three books of the Yokai Treasures, a romantasy series set in 16th-century Japan, heavily influenced by folklore and fantasy elements. Includes the following books: -Sword and Mirror -Smoke and Jewel -Blades and Feathers Keywords: collection, omnibus, boxset, slowburn, enemies to lovers, fake relationship, crossdressing, yokai, tengu, samurai, ninja, shinobi, timetravel, Japan, witch, magic, supernatural powers, hurt and comfort, dragons, gods.

Foxfire and Lycoris

Foxfire and Lycoris PDF Author: Kate Grove
Publisher: Kate Grove
ISBN: 6150094553
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3

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After three lifetimes of searching, Eijiro finally finds his long lost love. But Rui knows it's a mistake. They are enemies. She is spying on him. Moreover, there is no such thing as true love. Foxfire and Lycoris is the 4th book in the Yokai Treasures series, a fantasy romance set in16th-century Japan, filled with magic, and creatures from Japanese folklore. Keywords: kitsune, yokai, demon, spy, star crossed lovers, revenge, lord, Asia

Sword and Mirror

Sword and Mirror PDF Author: Kate Grove
Publisher: Kate Grove
ISBN: 6150062279
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 411

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A modern-day witch. A 16th-century warlord. And the journey through time that intertwines their fates. A victim of mistaken identity, Ciara finds herself dragged back in time and thrown into the clutches of a maniacal samurai. Risking her life, Ciara manages to escape with a little girl the samurai kidnapped to provoke his rival. While doing so earns her the gratitude of Katsuo, the enemy warlord, an alliance with him comes at a price. Ciara must pretend to be in a relationship with him. Feigning betrothal to a seasoned warlord seems the best way to ensure her safety as she looks for a way home. But the handsome stranger has a dark secret that could land them both in danger. As genuine affection begins to develop between the pair, Katsuo is riddled with doubts. Will his feelings for Ciara interfere with his promise to help her get home? Or will his family’s hidden truth out her life in peril? Keywords: time travel, fantasy romance, Japan, sengoku jidai, warring states, witch, samurai, family secrets, yokai, supernatural powers, medieval, fake marriage, pretend relationship, fake fiancée, supernatural beings, items of power, magic, hurt & comfort, HEA, lord, warlord, nobles, Asia, fade-to-black, free book

Blades and Feathers

Blades and Feathers PDF Author: Kate Grove
Publisher: Kate Grove
ISBN: 6150090949
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 456

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A stolen treasure. A desire to be recognized. And a dangerous time to live in. Whoever returns the stolen Jewel to the tengu clan, will be recognized as the next leader. This is the perfect chance for Yoriko to gain her family's affection, and she throws herself into the mission immediately, disguising herself as a man. She didn't plan on working as an aide to a greenhorn lord in the process but she's certain the Jewel is somewhere in his castle and Yoriko is determined to find it. As she watches Takeru deal with the aftermath of the war that left his new territory in shambles, she admires his tenacity and dedication to his people. Unexpectedly drawn to him, Yoriko soon realizes that there may be a place that accepts her as she is, without pretense and bribes - and it isn't the tengu compound. While secrets threaten to keep them apart, she forgets one thing. The Jewel has attracted others, far more dangerous and ruthless than Yoriko. In order to protect him, Yoriko must betray the trust of the only good man in her life. Will they find their way back to each other? Can their love survive her betrayal? Blades and Feathers is the third book in the Yokai Treasures series, a fantasy romance set in sengoku jidai (16th century Japan). Keywords: fantasy romance, faro, Japan, sengoku jidai, warring states, samurai, secrets, yokai, demon, dragon, ghost, spectre, yōkai, war, supernatural powers, medieval, tengu, supernatural beings, items of power, magic, outcast, hurt& comfort, crossdressing, HEA, lord, warlord, nobles, Asia, fade-to-black

The Origins of Buddhist Monastic Codes in China

The Origins of Buddhist Monastic Codes in China PDF Author: Yifa
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824824945
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 390

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Book Description
The Origins of Buddhist Monastic Codes in China contains the first complete translation of China's earliest and most influential monastic code. The twelfth-century text Chanyuan qinggui (Rules of Purity for the Chan Monastery) provides us with a wealth of detail on all aspects of life in public Buddhist monasteries during the Sung (960-1279). Part One consists of Yifa's overview of the development of monastic regulations in Chinese Buddhist history, a biography of the text's author, and an analysis of the social and cultural context of premodern Chinese Buddhist monasticism. Of particular importance are the interconnections made between Chan traditions and the dual heritages of Chinese culture and Indian Buddhist Vinaya. Although much of the text's source material is traced directly to the Vinayas and the works of the Vinaya advocate Daoan (312-385) and the Lu master Daoxuan (596-667), the Chanyuan qinggui includes elements foreign to the original Vinaya texts - elements incorporated from Chinese governmental policies and traditional Chinese etiquette. Following the translator's overview is a complete translation of the text, extensively annotated.