Author: Catherine Cooke
Publisher: Ace Books
ISBN: 9780441121991
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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Arris attempts to join forces with Saresha, whose love he shunned

Author: Manfred Von Pentz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781088402788
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 356

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"I wish to surrender myself with some circumstance!" These are Gemma's words when she finally gives in to a tempestuous courtship set against the looming Spanish Civil War, a monumental fratricide that nearly smothers the two lovers on the eve of its eruption. The drama has some magical ingredients: a tiny traveling circus, its spirited director, a shaggy big bear, ponies, a somewhat quixotic young knight, the aforementioned mysterious and ravishing redhead who dances on a high wire, plus occasions that reach from the hilarious to the hideous. It is also a chilling reminder of what can happen when two segments of a society refuse to reach out over an ever widening abyss. 1936 - a year of dark omen. Laurin O'Leary, a young Irishman from County Kildare, has landed himself in a massive emotional calamity and is persuaded to absolve his obligatory Grand Tour as the most convenient means of escape. He roams across the Continent, arrives in Italy and boards a steamer to Republican Spain, there to visit distant relatives and to see the country's fabled treasures. He makes landfall in Barcelona and lodges in the house of an old classmate, son of the US consul, who accompanies him during an exploration of the vibrant city. Rather unexpectedly he gets embroiled in two erotic adventures, one bizarre, the other melancholic in essence, and both disappointing, since he finds himself still a virgin at their conclusion. On the eve of his departure for Madrid a hideous incident sets in motion the novel's underlying theme, namely a relentless deterioration of his placid bourgeois attitudes, brought about by events that will lead him through never imagined heights and depths of emotion. In other words, his Grand Tour is not only a sensual excursion, but also a spiritual quest that will take him eventually to the outmost confines of human perception.

Author: Elaine Sterne Carrington
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alcoholics
Languages : en
Pages : 245

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Author: Timothy Hopewell
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524625663
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436

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Shadows of the Crimson Nights A nation in ruins, a royal family in exile, a forgotten evil waking from a long imprisonment. A prince wants to fight to get his homeland back. He rushes from one end of his country to the next till he finally finds himself on what was once allied soil. To reclaim his peoples strength, he will gather his men on foreign soil and lay siege to formal allies. Gaining allies from ragtag mercenaries, former enemies, and rebels, he will find a way to reclaim his homeland and return his familys birthright.

Author: Katherine Dotterer
Publisher: KatSpell Press
ISBN: 195561413X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 482

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The Regency-inspired kingdom of Calatini is filled with magic and tender romance. But even in Calatini, magic comes with a cost, and sometimes a curse can become a blessing. Kit, the young, widowed Countess of Blaine, must remarry. She's already chosen the perfect husband—except she can't stand his kisses. But on Longnight, the Goddess blesses her with a powerful illusion: Kit shall appear a hideous crone until she becomes who she was meant to be. Before anyone from court sees her, she flees to the one person she knows shall help—Mel, the gentleman she loved as a girl who is now a priest for the Goddess. Mel, the middle son of a wealthy duke but called to serve the Goddess, has been avoiding Kit since discovering her cruel lies separated his brother from the girl he loved. But when Kit begs Mel for his help, he feels compelled to agree for the sake of the devout and tender girl he'd once loved. But no one can break the Goddess's illusion, not even a wise elf or a powerful seer. So with Mel's support, Kit settles into life at the Goddess's temple. She and Mel continue to clash, and those clashes soon lead to passionate kisses—ones she actually enjoys. But a priest would never marry an unworthy lady like her, and she can't live the rest of her life as a crone. Somehow, Kit must break her unwanted illusion, forget about Mel, and return to court where she belongs. Yet the Goddess's plans are not so easy to foil, and she has other ideas for Kit and Mel. The Goddess's Illusion is Jane Austen meets Howl's Moving Castle, with the outpouring of magic, fantasy, and clean romance that make the Calatini Tales beloved. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "As I continue to read the stories in the Calatini world, I'm completely captured by the writing of Katherine Dotterer ... the romance in this is mostly clean and certainly swoonworthy."

Author: Julie C. Dao
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524738352
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290

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From the acclaimed author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns comes a fantastical new tale of darkness and love, in which magical bonds are stronger than blood. Will love break the spell? After cruelly rejecting Bao, the poor physician's apprentice who loves her, Lan, a wealthy nobleman's daughter, regrets her actions. So when she finds Bao's prized flute floating in his boat near her house, she takes it into her care, not knowing that his soul has been trapped inside it by an evil witch, who cursed Bao, telling him that only love will set him free. Though Bao now despises her, Lan vows to make amends and help break the spell. Together, the two travel across the continent, finding themselves in the presence of greatness in the forms of the Great Forest's Empress Jade and Commander Wei. They journey with Wei, getting tangled in the webs of war, blood magic, and romance along the way. Will Lan and Bao begin to break the spell that's been placed upon them? Or will they be doomed to live out their lives with black magic running through their veins? In this fantastical tale of darkness and love, some magical bonds are stronger than blood.

Author: Autumn Bardot
Publisher: Autumn Bardot
ISBN: 1734089725
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 376

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The goddess life is fabulous…until you’re fired ! A laugh out loud read about friendship, love, hot guys, and what matters most. Four ex-goddesses struggle to find friendship, love, and purpose. Except mortals get in the way. Sexy mortals. Obnoxious mortals. And dangerous ones. Mnem has everything. A glamorous lifestyle, beauty, family, and immortality. But she doesn’t have a platform. Or followers. Or relevance. Which is why Mnemosyne, goddess of remembrance and mother of the nine muses, is fired. She isn’t the only one. Three other goddesses from different cultures are also up a mortal creek without a divine paddle. Now they must build a life—a real one. Although their divinity is gone, their soul and courage remain. But mortal life is so frustrating! Before they have a chance to get a handle on the whole mortality thing, their lives take an unexpected turn with an epic decision. One with deadly consequences. Meet the Goddesses Mnemosyne ~ Greek goddess Inna ~ Nigerian goddess Axtis ~ Persian goddess Phra Naret ~ Thai goddess

Author: Natsume Akatsuki
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975325826
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 114

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This book is not for the faint of heart. This Explooosive compendium of Konosuba content is a must-have for isekai hopefuls, collectors, and diehard fans of Natsume Akatsuki’s isekai adventure comedy masterpiece. Every character, every joke, every spinoff has been faithfully represented and acknowledged in this full-color love letter to Konosuba enjoyers worldwide! And the fun doesn’t end there! Exclusive art, interviews, and a special short story are just a few of the extra goodies featured within. If you consider yourself the ultimate Konosuba enthusiast, or if you’re just getting into the series and feel like having a handy reference tool, this gorgeous art book will be right at home on your shelf!

Author: J. Dharma Windham
Publisher: Novus Mundi Publishing
ISBN: 196151124X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 586

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Kleopatra lives in an age full of magic, when the Egyptian gods and demons still roamed the Earth and interacted with people. Her idyllic teenage life is devasted when her father, the Macedonian Pharaoh of Egypt, is driven from the throne, and she is forced to flee for her life. With only a single loyal sword-bearer, she escapes from an Alexandria in the throes of a bloody revolt and undertakes a perilous journey through a kingdom cracking apart at the seams. As Kleopatra dodges assassins and demonic attack, her beloved Egypt is on the brink of collapse. Egypt awaits the rise of one who can reverse its foretold destruction and restore order, and the Egyptian gods have their hopeful eyes on young Kleopatra. Bringing to life the actual historic events, people and places of ancient Egypt, J. Dharma Windham’s Reluctant Goddess, Book 1 of The Kleopatra Chronicles, explodes with action, mystery, and intrigue.

Author: Paul Herman
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 0809562561
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 534

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Prepared by renowned Howard scholar Paul Herman with the assistance of Glenn Lord, this is the first new bibliography of Robert E. Howard since 1976. This massive volume contains more than twice as much information as the preceding biblio, The Last Celt. Robert E. Howard is considered the Godfather of Sword and Sorcery, and the creator of the international icon, Conan the Cimmerian, yet wrote successfully in numerous genres. The Neverending Hunt lists every story, poem, letter and publication in which a Howard work has appeared. It's more than you might think . . .