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Blurp's Book of Manners
by Cindy DerbyFrom Caldecott Honoree Cindy Derby comes an uproarious tale about an etiquette coach and the sentient paint blob that just might teach her proper manners. When etiquette coach Ms. Picklepop teeters off her stool and spills a bucket of paint, a creature emerges. Not a scary one, or an evil one, or anything of the sort. Instead, what comes alive is ...BLURP!She'll have to carry on with her lesson, despite Blurp's many, messy distractions. But paint splotches and burps aren't all that disrupt Ms. Picklepop's decorous class. Perhaps through an unlikely friendship, Ms. Picklepop will learn a thing or two about manners herself. Fall in love with Cindy Derby's newest adorable creation - Blurp - in this colorful, heartwarming, and laugh-out-loud funny tale.
Blurred
by Kim KarrThe story before the love story.... When he lost the only woman he'd ever loved, it seemed there was nothing left to live for. Even as a boy, all Ben Covington ever wanted was to spend forever with Dahlia London, the beautiful girl next door...then one life-altering decision tore them apart and he was forced to leave her. Now, despite having returned to win her back, he's still alone. She's with someone else--someone she's never going to leave. Resigned to a future without his former girlfriend, Ben numbs his broken heart in a haze of liquor and women. But then the only woman who ever even turned his head while he was with his girl reappears unexpectedly. And he's never forgotten their one incredible night together. But will Ben's destructive behavior destroy his future with her before it even begins? Includes a preview of Kim Karr's Connections novel, Frayed. Praise for the Connections Series "Incredibly emotional, romantic, sexy, and addictive."--Samantha Young, New York Times bestselling author of Fall from India Place "Emotional, unpredictable, and downright hot."--K. A. Tucker, author of Ten Tiny Breaths "I was riveted from the first line and couldn't put it down until the last word was read."--New York Times bestselling author A. L. Jackson Kim Karr is the New York Times bestselling author of the popular Connections series, including Connected, Torn, Mended, and Frayed. She lives in Florida with her husband and four kids. She's always had a love for books and recently decided to embrace one of her biggest passions--writing.
Blurred
by Tara FullerCash is haunted by things. Hungry, hollow things. They only leave him alone when Heaven's beautiful reaper, Anaya, is around. Cash has always been good with girls, but Anaya isn't like the others. She's dead. And with his deteriorating health, Cash might soon be as well.Anaya never breaks the rules, but the night of the fire, she recognized part of Cash's soul-and doomed him to something worse than death. Cash's soul now resides in an expired body, making him a shadow walker, a rare, coveted being that can walk between worlds. A being creatures of the underworld would do anything to get their hands on.The lines between life and death are blurring, and Anaya and Cash find themselves falling helplessly over the edge. Trapped in a world where the living don't belong, can Cash make it out alive?
Blurred Fates: A Novel
by Anastasia Zadeik2023 Sarton Award Winner for Contemporary Fiction2023 National Indie Excellence Awards Winner in Contemporary Fiction2023 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in Literary Fiction2023 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Silver Medalist in Fiction (Drama)KATE WHITTIER has it all: a loving, even-keeled husband, two great kids, and a beautiful home in Southern California. But Kate is living a lie. In a desperate attempt to create the safe, happy family she never had, she has been hiding secrets for decades—things she’s convinced make her unworthy of her wellborn husband, Jacob, and the privileged life he has provided.Then, one ordinary evening, Jacob confesses to a drunken sexual indiscretion he doesn’t quite remember, and Kate cracks open. Molten memories rise to the surface. Volatile emotions swirl. Triggered in ways she didn’t see coming, Kate is overwhelmed by rage she cannot explain and fear of who she might become.Her marriage unraveling, Kate returns to her childhood home, hoping to find closure. Instead, as the past invades the present and relationships collide, Kate discovers she’s not the only one lying—and the truth may not set anyone free.
Blurred Lines (Love Unexpectedly)
by Lauren LayneIn a novel that's perfect for fans of Alice Clayton and Emma Chase, Lauren Layne delivers a sexy take on the timeless question: Can a guy and a girl really be "just friends"? When Parker Blanton meets Ben Olsen during her freshman year of college, the connection is immediate--and platonic. Six years later, they're still best friends, sharing an apartment in Portland's trendy Northwest District as they happily settle into adult life. But when Parker's boyfriend dumps her out of the blue, she starts to wonder about Ben's no-strings-attached approach to dating. The trouble is, even with Ben as her wingman, Parker can't seem to get the hang of casual sex--until she tries it with him. The arrangement works perfectly . . . at first. The sex is mind-blowing, and their friendship remains as solid as ever, without any of the usual messy romantic entanglements. But when Parker's ex decides he wants her back, Ben is shocked by a fierce stab of possessiveness. And when Ben starts seeing a girl from work, Parker finds herself plagued by unfamiliar jealousy. With their friendship on the rocks for the first time, Parker and Ben face an alarming truth: Maybe they can't go back. And maybe, deep down, they never want to.
Blurred Lines: A flirty feel-good romance from the author of The Prenup! (Love Unexpectedly #1)
by Lauren LayneCan a guy and a girl really be 'just friends'? Blurred Lines is the sexy take on this timeless question in the Love Unexpectedly series, from Lauren Layne, author of bestselling Sex, Love & Stiletto, Oxford and Wedding Belles romantic comedy series. Perfect for fans of Jessica Lemmon, Lauren Blakely and Emma Chase.When Parker Blanton meets Ben Olsen during her freshman year of college, the connection is immediate - and platonic. Six years later, they're still best friends, sharing an apartment in Portland's trendy Northwest District as they happily settle into adult life. But when Parker's boyfriend dumps her out of the blue, she starts to wonder about Ben's no-strings-attached approach to dating. The trouble is, even with Ben as her wingman, Parker can't seem to get the hang of casual sex - until she tries it with him.The arrangement works perfectly...at first. The sex is mind-blowing, and their friendship remains as solid as ever, without any of the usual messy romantic entanglements. But when Parker's ex decides he wants her back, Ben is shocked by a fierce stab of possessiveness. And when Ben starts seeing a girl from work, Parker finds herself plagued by unfamiliar jealousy. With their friendship on the rocks for the first time, Parker and Ben face an alarming truth: Maybe they can't go back. And maybe, deep down, they never want to.Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the titles in the Oxford series, beginning with Irresistibly Yours, and don't miss the warm, witty and sexy Wedding Belles series.
Blurred Reality (Monarch Jungle)
by Jacobs EvanThemes: Virtual Reality, Gaming, Competition, Honor, Perseverance, Relationships, Responsibility, Fiction, Teen, Young Adult, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Grunt Games has created a new video game. World Quest is beyond virtual reality. Players use thoughts to control their avatars. They wear sensors and feel everything. Elite gamer Alden Nash is asked to test the game. As Black Heart, he’ll battle three other gamers to find a cure to save Earth. What he ends up finding is a piece of code. This wasn’t part of the game. It could be the key to winning--or losing his mind. This series of books was designed specifically for struggling teen readers. The contemporary fiction is written at accessible levels and provides substantive content without being edgy. The relatable plots appeal to teens, especially those who are reluctant to read. Books in the series quickly grab their interest with fast-paced storylines that feature realistic, sometimes larger-than-life teen characters readers can identify with or would like to know. Then there is an unexpected twist. The characters’ lives are suddenly on the edge—of fame, fear, or even sanity. What starts out as fun or routine becomes a nightmare, real or imagined. As characters are tested in mind, body, and spirit, readers have a sense of being there to experience the adventure.
Blurring the Boundaries: Explorations to the Fringes of Nonfiction
by B. J. HollarsContemporary discussions on nonfiction are often riddled with questions about the boundaries between truth and memory, honesty and artifice, facts and lies. Just how much truth is in nonfiction? How much is a lie? Blurring the Boundaries sets out to answer such questions while simultaneously exploring the limits of the form. This collection features twenty genre-bending essays from today’s most renowned teachers and writers—including original work from Michael Martone, Marcia Aldrich, Dinty W. Moore, Lia Purpura, and Robin Hemley, among others. These essays experiment with structure, style, and subject matter, and each is accompanied by the writer’s personal reflection on the work itself, illuminating his or her struggles along the way. As these innovative writers stretch the limits of genre, they take us with them, offering readers a front-row seat to an ever-evolving form. Readers also receive a practical approach to craft thanks to the unique writing exercises provided by the writers themselves. Part groundbreaking nonfiction collection, part writing reference, Blurring the Boundaries serves as the ideal book for literary lovers and practitioners of the craft.
Blurring the Lines
by J. M. SnyderGreg is straight, but makes easy money offering his services to gay men online. He's inexpensive but has a few ground rules: never reveal his real name, never invite a client home, and never, ever, ever agree to more than three appointments with anyone. Ever.RC is handsome, loaded, and lives in a big house in a swanky neighborhood. Greg doesn't understand why such a guy needs to pay for companionship, but RC’s been burned by men who are interested in only his money, and paying someone takes off the pressure of maintaining a relationship.Their first appointment goes well, and they schedule another. But Greg is surprised when RC calls him a few days later just to hang out. Greg doesn’t pal around with his clients; it’s strictly business. But there’s something about the guy that makes him say yes.At dinner, RC introduces himself as Ryan, and Greg breaks his own rule and shares his real name, too. By the end of the evening, the lines between client and friend have begun to blur. Does this count as their second appointment even if they don’t have sex?By the time they meet up again, Greg is half in love with Ryan. Will this next appointment be their last, or will Greg embrace something he didn’t even know he was looking for?
Blush
by Cherry AdairIn the same pulse-pounding style as Maya Banks and Kresley Cole, New York Times bestselling author Cherry Adair delivers a sizzling erotic romance about a sexy billionaire who's on the run--and the hit-man-turned-handyman who's supposed to kill her.Sex with a stranger. Learn to drive. Learn to cook. Learn to pole dance. Sex under the stars. Buy a truck. These are just a few of the things on Amelia Wentworth's bucket list, but as the CEO and face of a multi-billion-dollar cosmetic empire, she's never quite found the time to do them. Until, after a series of accidents, Amelia discovers that someone wants her dead. But who? And why? She has no time for questions as she changes her name to Mia, buys a secluded fixer-upper near the Louisiana bayou where no one will recognize her, and starts checking things off her bucket list like there's no tomorrow--which there might not be. Meanwhile, Cruz Barcelona is a hit man who's promised himself this will be his last job. Then he'll take the money and move to a warm, sunny place where he doesn't have to hide anymore. But when Cruz goes undercover to Mia's ramshackle house, he starts to realize there's far more to this poor-little-rich-girl than he thought--and he starts to fall for her. Which is going to make his job a whole lot harder...
Blush
by Jamie BrennerFrom acclaimed author Jamie Brenner comes a stunning new novel about three generations of women who discover that the scandalous books of their past may just be the key to saving their family's future. For decades, the Hollander Estates winery has been the premier destination for lavish parties and romantic day trips on the North Fork of Long Island. But behind the lush vineyards and majestic estate house, the Hollander family fortunes have suffered and the threat of a sale brings old wounds to the surface. For matriarch Vivian, she fears that this summer season could be their last—and that selling their winery to strangers could expose a dark secret she's harbored for decades. Meanwhile, her daughter, Leah, who was turned away from the business years ago, finds her marriage at a crossroads and returns home for a sorely needed escape. And granddaughter Sadie, grappling with a crisis of her own, runs to the vineyard looking for inspiration. But when Sadie uncovers journals from Vivian's old book club dedicated to scandalous novels of decades past, she realizes that this might be the distraction they all need. Reviving the "trashy" book club, the Hollander women find that the stories hold the key to their fight not only for the vineyeard, but for the life and love they've wanted all along. Blush is a bighearted story of love, family, and second chances, and an ode to the blockbuster novels that have shaped generations of women.
Blush
by Lauren JamesonFrom the author of Surrender to Temptation comes a provocative story of overwhelming passion set free with one exquisite touch.... Madeline Stone is determined to heal from her tragic past, one difficult step at a time...and she doesn't need any distractions. Then she meets a mysterious and captivating stranger--and over a glass of outrageously expensive wine, her world turns upside down. Try as she might to banish the wealthy business mogul from her thoughts, Madeline can't fight Alex's staggering appeal or his enticing offer of intimate discovery. Alex doesn't date--at least, not in the traditional sense. Still, he wants Madeline...and his sexual intensity provides her with a much-needed escape. They embark on a tumultuous erotic affair, one that takes them to the pinnacle of obsession and desire. But underneath each explosive encounter lie dangerous secrets waiting to consume them both....
Blush (Lakeside Vines #3)
by Jen Doyle"[CRUSH] was a beautiful little one-bite story. The simmering tension of their years-long, seemingly unrequited crushes had me breathless. Their love shimmers off the pages!"—USA Today Bestselling Author, Christi BarthWhen what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas…Former Las Vegas showgirl Nicki Hollister has a new job, a new home, and a new life. What she doesn’t have is a new man—and she has no interest in finding one. After a whirlwind affair turned disastrous ten years before, she left happily-ever-afters in the desert dust and never looked back. But when the man who left her high and dry in Sin City suddenly appears in Santa Christa, she finds herself remembering the ways he touched her heart before he broke it and she can’t turn away.British billionaire mogul Simon Grenville has an almost royal pedigree and the enticing accent to match. When his future is threatened by a quickie marriage that should have been over a decade ago, he’s determined to confront the woman who betrayed him. Except he soon finds out everything wasn’t quite as it seemed. And now the only person who can put his life back on track is the one woman he was never supposed to have. What people are saying about the Lakeside Vines series:"Witty, smart, and crackling with sexual tension, BREATHE will warm your heart...and a few other parts as well! A thoroughly satisfying romance."—Karen Booth, author of the The Eden Empire series**This is an updated version of the novella published in November 2017 of the same name.
Blush for Me: A Fusion Novel
by Kristen ProbyNew York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby continues to delight the senses with the latest novel in her delectable Fusion series.As the take-charge wine bar manager of Seduction, Portland's hottest new restaurant, Katrina Meyers is the definition of no-nonsense, and she isn't afraid of anything. Well, almost anything: she hates to fly. When she's forced to travel on a death trap with wings, the turbulence from hell has her reaching for any safe haven—including the incredibly handsome guy sitting next to her. Ryan "Mac" MacKenzie hasn't been able to get his sexy seatmate out of his head. The way she clung to him stirred something inside him he didn't think existed: tenderness. As the owner of a successful wine touring company, Mac thinks he's got a handle on what life can throw at him and he's not prepared for any surprises, especially in the feelings department. And when he brings a tour into Seduction, he sees the petite spitfire he just can't forget.Mac is determined to discover what else they have in common besides fine wine and the inability to keep their hands off each other. But what will it take for two stubborn people to realize that what they have is so much more than a hot chemistry between the sheets and to admit to falling in love…?
Blushing Blake
by Michele L. RichBlake has an embarrassing experience presenting during a science presentation to his class. He cleverly uses that situation as the starting point for a new experiment.
Blut und Misteln
by Frank Dietz E. J. StevensDie Feiertage sind schlimmer als der Vollmond, wenn es darum geht, Leute in den Wahnsinn zu treiben. In Harborsmouth, wo viele untote Vampire und monströse Feenwesen wohnen, könnte sich diese Kombination als tödlich erweisen. Ivy Granger, Detektivin für paranormale Fälle, kehrt in diesem neuen Titel der erfolgreichen Urban-Fantasy-Serie in die Straßen von Harborsmouth zurück. Sie erkennt, dass Feiertage furchtbar sein können, als ein gewisser dämonischer Anwalt zurückkehrt und ihr Informationen über eine Reihe blutiger Morde bringt. Fünf Bewohner von Harborsmouth wurden ermordet, und die Opfer haben eines gemeinsam - sie sind Feenwesen. Die Person, die diese Feenwesen ermordet, muss aufgehalten werden. Aber sie hinterläßt nur einen Hinweis - einen Mistelzweig, der im Blut der Opfer schwimmt. Die Feiertage sind also interessanter geworden. Schade, dass das Ivy vor Neujahr in den Wahnsinn treiben könnte. Verdammt, sie braucht Glück, um bloß Weihnachten zu überleben. Blut und Misteln ist eine Novelle in der Ivy-Granger-Serie (Ivy Granger, Detektivin für paranormale Fälle Nr. 1.5). Die Welt von Ivy Granger, einschließlich der Serien Ivy Granger, Detektivin für paranormale Fälle und der Hunters'-Guild-Serie, bietet jede Menge Action, Kriminalfälle, Magie, schwarzen Humor, bizarre Charaktere, blutsaugende Vampire, flirtende Dämonen, sarkastische Gargoyles, aufreizende Formwandler, launenhafte Hexen, psychotische Feen und scharfzüngige, coole Heldinnen. Die Ivy-Granger-Serie hat zahlreiche Auszeichnungen erhalten, darunter den BTS Red Carpet Award for Best Novel, den PRG Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Paranormal Fantasy Novel, Best Urban Fantasy Novel, und sie war in der Endauswahl für Best Urban Fantasy Series.
Blut und Regen: Liebe und Tod im Barcelona der Anarchisten
by Villi AsgeirssonGunnar war ein junger Journalist in Island. Doch die Lokalnachrichten langweilten ihn, und er setzte alles daran, diese Einbahnstraße in die Belanglosigkeit zu verlassen. Als in Spanien der Bürgerkrieg ausbrach, empfand er dies als Gelegenheit, sich in seinem Beruf zu verwirklichen. Barcelona war eine Stadt der farbenfrohen Propagandaposter und voll von interessanten Charakteren. Freundschaften wurden geschlossen, sie lachten, tranken und kämpften gemeinsam, doch er würde einen Preis dafür zu zahlen haben. Der Preis, um an diesem Krieg teilzunehmen, war der Betrug an seinen Freunden. Nichts würde wie vorher sein, als Barcelona am 3. Mai 1937 in Flammen aufging. Aus dem Englischen von Arno Maierbrugger
Blutfeuer
by Richard Stooker Karl ApselElenas Bruder Ion kommt heute wieder nach Hause, obwohl der Bojar Ions Kehle durchschneiden und ihn in ungeweihter Erde bestatten lassen hat.Die Mutter weiß, Ion wird heute Nacht wegen seiner Schwester zurückkehren. Kann sie den Priester überzeugen, ihm Absolution zu gewähren? Oder den Bojaren, Elena vor dem Bruder zu schützen, der mit ihr schon sündigte, als er noch am leben war? Möchte Elena überhaupt vor ihrem Bruder geschützt werden?Im Mittelalter . . .sahen Vampire eher wie Filmzombies aus und nicht wie Filmstars,machten sich Vampire keine großen Gedanken über den Sinn ihres Daseins,hatten Vampire keine Seelen,benahmen Vampire sich nicht wie adrette Jungs mit Fangzähnen,hatten Vampire keine Verabredungen und schon gar keine festen Freunde oder Freundinnen,konnten Vampire ihre Blutlust nicht kontrollieren -- und wollten es auch nicht,lebten Vampire auf Friedhöfen,waren Vampire hässlich, nicht »bezaubernd«,stanken Vampire. Sie waren nicht betörend.Wenn Du einen Vampir ertragen kannst, der mehr ist, als nur ein großer, geheimnisvoller »Bad Boy«, der Unsterblichkeit erlangt hat -Wenn Du einen Vampir ertragen kannst, der vom Tod nicht viel mehr will, als das Blut der Lebenden -Wenn Du Blutlust und das verbotene Verlangen einer jungen Frau nach dem einzigen Mann, der ihr gegenüber jemals Freundlichkeit gezeigt hat, ertragen kannst . . .Dann lade Dir jetzt »BlutFeuer« herunter.Die Kurzgeschichte erschien zum ersten Mal im Frühjahr 1992 in THE VAMPIRE'S CRYPT 5.
Blutsklave: Dienerin, Besessenheit und Königin des Millionärs Vampirs
by Laura LagoDas architektonische Talent des dänischen Großherzogs Christopher Vita und seine beneidenswerten Kontakte geben ihm die einmalige Gelegenheit, nach Paris, Frankreich, zu reisen, um gemeinsam mit dem Team von Eiffel & Co. Teil der Geschichte zu werden und seine einzige Tochter, Beatrice Vita, mitzunehmen ; ein engelhaftes Mädchen mit ihren blauen Augen und goldenen Locken, die perfekt zu ihren weiblichen Fähigkeiten passen. Mit einer Vision, die von der damaligen gesellschaftlichen Norm abweicht, strebt sie eine Karriere als Lyrikerin an und ist entschlossen, in ihrem Heimatland Dänemark wieder auf die Bremse zu treten. Die idyllische Umgebung von Paris wird etwas persönlicher, als er einen der Investoren des Eiffel-Projekts trifft: Graf Francis Yannic; ein Mann, umgeben von einer Aura des Mysteriums, die die Aufmerksamkeit aller fesselt, die ihm begegnen. Als Politiker und diplomatisches Talent kann er Sie davon überzeugen, auf seine Art und Weise zu denken, indem er Sie nur mit dem Funkeln seiner saphirblauen Augen ansieht. Nachdem Beatrice sich von seinen Reizen verführen ließ und Angst davor hatte, ihrem Vater gegenüber ihre wahre Sichtweise zum Ausdruck zu bringen, flieht sie mit Yannic an einen Ort, an dem sie entdecken wird, dass einige Geheimnisse nicht ganz gute Absichten enthalten; Sie werden verstehen, dass übermäßige Fürsorge und Misstrauen der Eltern, auch wenn sie scheinbar ungerechtfertigt sind, sich in den meisten Fällen als zutreffende Ahnungen herausstellen. Eine Reise, die uns mitten in ein Paris führt, das im Jahr 1884 spielt, wo ein Mädchen versucht, den Wert ihrer selbst und der Frauen von zu Hause aus verständlich zu machen, in einer Gesellschaft, die sich weigert, ihre Bedeutung zu akzeptieren; über die Individualität des Denkens und wie es die Welt im Handumdrehen verändern kann. Romantik und Rache werden mit einem Hauch übernatürlicher Mystik vermischt, um Blood Slave eine bezaubernde Aura zu ve
Blutspartnerschaft: Die komplette Serie (Blutspartnerschaft #5)
by Ariel TachnaKönnen ein verzweifelter Magier und ein verbitterter, desillusionierter Vampir einen Weg finden, Partner zu werden und ihre Welt zu retten? In einer Welt, in der ein Krieg der Magier tobt, werden Vampire von vielen als minderwertig angesehen, als die stereotypischen Geschöpfe der Nacht, denen die Menschen zum Opfer fallen. Doch der Krieg wird immer bedrohlicher, sodass die Magier und Vampire eine Allianz schmieden, die auf Partnerschaften des Blutes und der Magie gründet. Sie hoffen, damit dem Krieg gegen die dunklen Magier eine entscheidende Wendung geben zu können. Während der Krieg immer brutaler wird und sich auf beiden Seiten die Verluste häufen, suchen die dunklen Magier nach Wegen, die Allianz zu zerstören. Derweil durchforsten die Blutspartner alte Quellen, um hinter den Vorurteilen und Legenden das entscheidende Quäntchen Wahrheit zu finden, das die Geschicke des Krieges endgültig zu ihren Gunsten wenden kann.
Blyd & Pearce (Français)
by Kim FieldingNé pauvre et devenu orphelin très jeune, Daveth Blyd a eu une chance de réussir lorsque ses talents de combattant lui ont valu une place au sein de la garde civile de Tangye – une place qu’il a perdue à la suite fausses accusations de vol. Désormais, il joint les deux bouts en recherchant des époux malhonnêtes et des enfants disparus. Quand un noble lui offre une petite fortune pour retrouver un saltimbanque ayant volé une bague, Daveth accepte l’affaire.Que Jory Pearce soit ou non un voleur, on ne peut certainement pas lui faire confiance. Mais, envoûté par la beauté et la voix ensorcelante de Jory, Daveth se retrouve bientôt au cœur d’une conspiration. Alors qu’il cherche désespérément des réponses, il se rend compte qu’il s’attache de plus en plus à Jory. Dans leur quête pour découvrir la vérité, les deux hommes affrontent des assassins mystiques et humains, allant de tentatives de meurtre en trahisons. Mais quand l’intégrité de tous est remise en question et que la Mort est pressée d’entrer dans la danse, Daveth a besoin de plus que de sorcellerie pour survivre.
Blyd and Pearce
by Kim FieldingBorn into poverty and orphaned young, Daveth Blyd had one chance for success when his fighting prowess earned him a place in the Tangye city guard—a place he lost to false accusations of theft. Now he scrapes out a living searching for wayward spouses and missing children. When a nobleman offers him a small fortune to find an entertainer who’s stolen a ring, Daveth takes the case. While Jory Pearce may or may not be a thief, he certainly can’t be trusted. But, enchanted by Jory’s beauty and haunting voice, Daveth soon finds himself caught in the middle of a conspiracy. As he searches desperately for answers, he realizes that he’s also falling for Jory. The two men face river wraiths, assassins, a necromancer, and a talking head that could be Daveth’s salvation on their quest for the truth. But with everyone’s integrity in question and Death eager to dance, Daveth will need more than sorcery to survive.
Blythewood
by Carol GoodmanWelcome to Blythewood. At seventeen, Avaline Hall has already buried her mother, survived a horrific factory fire, and escaped from an insane asylum. Now she's on her way to Blythewood Academy, the elite boarding school in New York's mist-shrouded Hudson Valley that her mother attended--and was expelled from. Though she's afraid her high society classmates won't accept a factory girl in their midst, Ava is desperate to unravel her family's murky past, discover the identity of the father she's never known, and perhaps finally understand her mother's abrupt suicide. She's also on the hunt for the identity of the mysterious boy who rescued her from the fire. And she suspects the answers she seeks lie at Blythewood. But nothing could have prepared her for the dark secret of what Blythewood is, and what its students are being trained to do. Haunted by dreams of a winged boy and pursued by visions of a sinister man who breathes smoke, Ava isn't sure if she's losing her mind or getting closer to the truth. And the more rigorously Ava digs into the past, the more dangerous her present becomes. Vivid and atmospheric, full of mystery and magic, this romantic page-turner by bestselling author Carol Goodman tells the story of a world on the brink of change and the girl who is the catalyst for it all.
Blythewood
by Carol Goodman"Carol Goodman's Blythewood is reminiscent of both Harry Potter and The Diviners, but in a way that doesn't distract from the entertaining story within."*After narrowly escaping death in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, seventeen-year-old Avaline Hall is sent to Blythewood Academy, the elite girls' boarding school in New York's Hudson Valley that her mother attended years before. Ava hopes to solve the mystery of her mother's death and its connection to the students who keep disappearing from Blythewood. But the school is not all that it appears . . . and neither is the handsome young man who saved Ava from the fire. What's the meaning of the extraordinary powers Ava possesses? Who's good and who's evil? And who has the right to make that distinction?*review of Blythewood by Forever Young AdultAnd the more rigorously Ava digs into the past, the more dangerous her present becomes. Vivid and atmospheric, full of mystery and magic, this romantic page-turner by bestselling author Carol Goodman tells the story of a world on the brink of change and the girl who is the catalyst for it all.
Blütenlesen. Poetiken des Vegetabilen in der Gegenwartslyrik (Kontemporär. Schriften zur deutschsprachigen Gegenwartsliteratur #16)
by Yvonne Al-Taie Evelyn DueckLieß Brechts zum Diktum gewordenes Versfragment «Gespräch über Bäume» die Naturlyrik zum fragwürdigen Genre werden, so rief es gleichwohl bald Widerspruch hervor, nicht nur in Paul Celans lyrischer Replik «Ein Blatt, baumlos» und den ebenfalls auf Brecht antwortenden Gedichten Erich Frieds und Günter Eichs, sondern auch in der engagierten ökokritischen Dichtung seit den 1970er Jahren. Während das «Gespräch über Bäume» vor allem auf Natur und Landschaft als Gegenstand und Thema von Dichtung bezogen ist, fragt dieser Sammelband, wie das gegenwärtige Interesse an der Natur mit Formfragen und deren poetologischen Reflexionen in der deutschsprachigen Lyrik seit den 1990er Jahren einhergeht. Wie verbinden sich diese Formfragen und ihre poetologischen Reflexionen in der Gegenwart mit einem diachron weitgefassten Blick auf Ornamente und Schreibweisen wie Arabesken und Grotesken, Gattungsbezeichnungen wie Silven oder Florilegien, arboreale und mykologische Strukturmodelle wie Baumdiagramme, Rhizome oder Myzele, die auf vegetabile Formvorbilder zurückgreifen? Wie lassen sich diese Darstellungen des Vegetabilen in der Dichtung auf naturwissenschaftliche Verfahren der Sichtbarmachung oder das morphologische und botanische Wissen über Bau- und Formprinzipien der Pflanzen beziehen? Von diesen Beobachtungen ausgehend fragen die Beiträge dieses Bandes, welche Poetologien des Vegetabilen die deutschsprachige Gegenwartslyrik ausgebildet hat und wie sich darin botanisches Wissen, medienkritisches Bewusstsein und ästhetisches Naturerleben zu neuen dichterischen Formen verschränken.