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The Dragon's Promise: the Sunday Times bestselling magical sequel to Six Crimson Cranes (Six Crimson Cranes)
by Elizabeth Lim'A dazzling fairytale' Stephanie Garber, on Six Crimson CranesA dragon's kingdom. A star-crossed love. And a cursed pearl with the power to mend the world, or break it . . .Shiori's quest continues in the soaring sequel to the New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy Six Crimson Cranes.Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined. She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all the while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned at the stake for the magic that runs in her blood. The pearl itself is no ordinary cargo; it thrums with malevolent power, jumping to Shiori's aid one minute, and betraying her the next - threatening to shatter her family and sever the thread of fate that binds her to her true love. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win.PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH LIM'Magic leaps from every page of Lim's exquisite fairytale' Axie Oh'An amazing creation!' Tamora Pierce'The perfect blend of whimsy and ferociousness, with twists and turns that will tug at your heartstrings' Chloe Gong'This is a gem for all lovers of whimsical fantasy!' Natasha Ngan'Lim is a master storyteller which is apparent with every magical turn of the page' Kerri Maniscalco'This book is magic!' Kristin Cashore'Elizabeth Lim takes readers on a captivating and wholly original journey' Melissa Bashardoust
The Dragon's Promise: the Sunday Times bestselling magical sequel to Six Crimson Cranes (Six Crimson Cranes)
by Elizabeth Lim'A dazzling fairytale' Stephanie Garber, on Six Crimson CranesA dragon's kingdom. A star-crossed love. And a cursed pearl with the power to mend the world, or break it . . .Shiori's quest continues in the soaring sequel to the New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy Six Crimson Cranes.Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined. She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all the while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned at the stake for the magic that runs in her blood. The pearl itself is no ordinary cargo; it thrums with malevolent power, jumping to Shiori's aid one minute, and betraying her the next - threatening to shatter her family and sever the thread of fate that binds her to her true love. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win.PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH LIM'Magic leaps from every page of Lim's exquisite fairytale' Axie Oh'An amazing creation!' Tamora Pierce'The perfect blend of whimsy and ferociousness, with twists and turns that will tug at your heartstrings' Chloe Gong'This is a gem for all lovers of whimsical fantasy!' Natasha Ngan'Lim is a master storyteller which is apparent with every magical turn of the page' Kerri Maniscalco'This book is magic!' Kristin Cashore'Elizabeth Lim takes readers on a captivating and wholly original journey' Melissa Bashardoust
The Dragon's Tail
by Adam WilliamsHarry Airton, a Scottish fisherman, has China in his blood. A chance encounter with a spook during the Korean War gives him the opportunity to return to the land of his birth and serve his goverment at the same time. They hatch a long-term plan to create the perfect spy: a triple agent with a cover that cant be broken, because its genuine. What Harry doesnt realise is that if he is setting the perfect trap, the Communist Chinese may also be finding the perfect bait. And that as the Cold War escalates and China marches towards Cultural Revolution and the end of the twentieth-century, the fates of two people who love each other are entirely unimportant.
The Dragons of Heaven
by Alyc HelmsStreet magician Missy Masters inherited more than the usual genetic cocktail from her estranged grandfather. She also got his preternatural control of shadow and his legacy as the vigilante hero, Mr Mystic. Problem is, being a pulp hero takes more than a good fedora and a knack for witty banter, and Missy lacks the one thing Mr Mystic had: experience. Determined to live up to her birthright, Missy journeys to China to seek the aid of Lung Huang, the ancient master who once guided her grandfather.Lung Huang isn't quite as ancient as Missy expected, and a romantic interlude embroils her in the politics of Lung Huang and his siblings, the nine dragon-guardians of creation. When Lung Di-Lung Huang's brother and mortal enemy-raises a magical barrier that cuts off China from the rest of the world, it falls to the new Mr. Mystic to prove herself by taking down the barrier.As Missy prepares to confront Lung Di, she faces a tough decision: remain loyal to Lung Huang and see China destroyed, or side with the bad guy and save the world.
The Drake Chronicles: Hearts at Stake, Blood Feud, and Out for Blood (The Drake Chronicles #1)
by Alyxandra HarveyThe first three YA fantasy romance novels featuring “vampires with bite and girls who bite back. A witty, exhilarating and fresh take on an old tale” (Kelley Armstrong). In the darkness of the vampire realm, the Drake family has hidden for ages. Now, a new generation of young, noble nightwalkers must find their way in the world of immortals, mortals, and vampire hunters as they fight for both survival and the chance of eternal love . . . Hearts at Stake: Solange Drake is coming into her own as the only daughter ever born to an ancient vampire dynasty. And that means a lot of people both dead and undead are going to be watching her. Especially Kieran Black—a vampire hunter out for revenge. But when Solange is abducted by a power-hungry vampire queen, it will take all her friends as well as the daring and dangerous Keiran to save her eternal life . . . Blood Feud: The day Isabeau St. Croix was turned into a vampire, she was buried alive and left for dead by a vicious British lord. Now, over two hundred years later, she has emerged to seek revenge. But she never expected the vampire world to be on the edge of chaos. Nor did she expect to meet the handsome Logan Drake. And when a sinister threat rises to challenge the Drake dynasty, Isabeau and Logan must stand with each other if they are going to survive . . . Out for Blood: Hunter Wild is descended from a long line of elite vampire hunters. But when the hunter academy she attends comes under attack, she must turn to an unlikely ally: the drop-dead gorgeous vampire Quinn Drake. Can she trust her born enemy to help her without using his wiles to ensnare her? Hailed as “a refreshing take on the familiar teenage vampire drama,” the Drake Chronicles is an irresistible saga of love, humor, and adventure that will keep you turning pages deep into the dark of night (Publishers Weekly).
The Drakon Baby Bargain: A passionate story of scandal, pregnancy and romance (The Drakon Royals)
by Tara PammiA deal sealed with passion! Illegitimate and overlooked, Eleni, Princess of Drakon, yearns for a family. At a masquerade ball, one stolen kiss with a stranger sparks an opportunity! Gabriel Marquez wants her to care for his child-could this be Eleni's chance to strike a deal of her own? Gabriel, Drakon's biggest investor, is shocked by Eleni's bold bargaining...but a convenient marriage would be advantageous to them both! He'll gain a stand-in mother for his daughter, and Eleni the baby she longs for. Except Gabriel hasn't predicted the fire raging between them...one which will bind them together forever!
The Drama Club and More Wildyr Tales
by Mark WildyrWhen lighting technician Jarrod Gray watches from the catwalks as the star of Casa Verde College’s first production of the year goes all the way with a girl, that star -- a football jock, no less -- comes looking for revenge and takes it in a way that surprises both of them. Rick’s retribution confirms for Jarrod who he is but confuses the hell out of the jock.The following year, it’s the set director who catches Jarrod’s attention. Thereafter, he finds all different sorts to seduce from his lighting booth above the stage at Thespian Hall.In this collection, meet lovers and killers, cowboys and Indians, innocent military lads falling prey to scheming hucksters, nobles and knaves in both contemporary and historical settings. Come join the fun.
The Dreadful Debutante (Regency Royal #1)
by M. C. BeatonArranging a season for an unruly young lady whose habit was to enter drawing rooms by sliding down banisters presented a challenge at best - especially since the hoydenish Mira had a sister of incomparable grace and beauty. Mira wasn't daunted at all by the local society and its ridiculous marriage mart. Her heart belonged to Lord Charles, who had been the object of her dreams ever since she was a child. Alas, Charles had eyes only for her ever-perfect sister, Drusilla.Along the sidelines, the Marquess of Grantley was enjoying Mira's jealous antics - although pushing her sister into the fountains had practically ruined her social cachet. It was up to him to restore her to respectability and make her an eligible bride once again. Yet when he succeeded, the lovelorn Marquess began to wish he had left well enough alone.
The Dreadful Debutante (The Royal Ambition Series #1)
by M. C. BeatonFrom the New York Times–bestselling author: An &“engaging romp&” featuring a marquess determined to make a marriageable woman out of a tomboy debutante (Library Journal). Arranging a season for an unruly young lady whose habit is to enter drawing rooms by sliding down banisters presents a challenge at best—especially since the boisterous Mirabelle Markham has a sister of incomparable grace. Mira isn&’t daunted at all by high society&’s ridiculous marriage mart. Her heart belongs to Lord Charles Devere, and always has. Alas, Charles only has eyes for her ever-perfect sister, Drusilla. But the Marquess of Grantley rather enjoys Mira&’s jealous antics—until she goes too far and pushes her sister into the fountains. Now it&’s up to Grantley to restore Mira to respectability and make her an eligible bride once again. Yet when he succeeds, the smitten Marquess begins to wish he&’d left well enough alone . . . The Dreadful Debutante is a delightful regency romance in the Royal Ambition series from Marion Chesney, writing as M.C. Beaton, New York Times–bestselling author of the popular Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series, both of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC and PBS.
The Dreadful Debutante: Regency Royal 16 (Regency Royal #1)
by M.C. BeatonArranging a season for an unruly young lady whose habit was to enter drawing rooms by sliding down banisters presented a challenge at best - especially since the hoydenish Mira had a sister of incomparable grace and beauty.Mira wasn't daunted at all by the local society and its ridiculous marriage mart. Her heart belonged to Lord Charles, who had been the object of her dreams ever since she was a child. Alas, Charles had eyes only for her ever-perfect sister, Drusilla.Along the sidelines, the Marquess of Grantley was enjoying Mira's jealous antics - although pushing her sister into the fountains had practically ruined her social cachet. It was up to him to restore her to respectability and make her an eligible bride once again. Yet when he succeeded, the lovelorn Marquess began to wish he had left well enough alone.
The Dream
by Barbara DelinskyAttempting to save the family home, Crosslyn Rise, Jessica Crosslyn is dismayed when she learns that she must work with Carter Malloy, a man from her past whom she had hoped to forget.
The Dream Catcher
by Marie LavalBook One in the Dancing for the Devil trilogy Can her love heal his haunted heart? Cape Wrath, Scotland, November 1847. Bruce McGunn is a man as brutal and unforgiving as his land. Discharged from the army, he is haunted by the spectres of his fallen comrades and convinced he is going mad. And he is running out of time to save his estate from the machinations of Cameron McRae, heir to the McGunn's ancestral enemies. When the clipper carrying McRae's new bride is caught in a violent storm and docks at Wrath harbour, Bruce decides to revert to the old ways and hold the clipper and the woman to ransom. However, far from the spoilt heiress he expected, Rose is genuine, funny and vulnerable - a ray of sunshine in the long, harsh winter that has become his life. Rose is determined to escape Wrath and its proud master - the man she calls McGlum. Will she be reunited with Cameron McRae, the dazzlingly handsome aristocrat she married after a whirlwind romance in Algiers, or will she risk her heart and her honour to help Bruce discover the truth about his past and solve the brutal murders committed on his land? Dream Catcher is the first book in the Dancing for the Devil trilogy and will be followed by Blue Bonnets and Sword Dance.
The Dream Collector
by Joyce SweeneyBe careful what you wish for . . . Becky Seville is excited when she finds her hard-to-buy-for family the perfect Christmas gift: a self-help book about using positive thinking to make dreams come true. All they have to do is write their greatest wishes at the front of the book and then follow the instructions. She even buys a copy for herself to get a date with her gorgeous new neighbor. Her family agrees that this year is going to be different; they are no longer going to let fear hold them back from achieving their goals. The Sevilles are on their way to having everything they've ever wanted--or so Becky thinks. But when everything starts going wrong, Becky realizes that just because you wish for something doesn't mean you're ready for the consequences of having it granted.
The Dream Dredger
by Roberta SilmanPregnant with her first child, Diny Branson is haunted by her mother's death years ago in the Hudson River. Was it suicide or accident? Slowly, Diny weaves the many threads of Lise's tragic life--from a fairyland youth to a happy marriage, then through the travails of losing a child. Diny learns how the forces of history, like the coming Holocaust, inflict losses, such as loss of language, that create other more subtle losses--and how the forces of nature, like the majestic Hudson, can be both threat and comfort.
The Dream Gatherer (Green Rider)
by Kristen BritainCelebrating the 20th anniversary of the New York Times bestselling Green Rider series, this short volume introduces readers to new sides of Sacoridia in two new short stories and a novella.In The Dream Gatherer, Kristen Britain presents a novella and two short stories set in the universe of her best selling Green Rider series in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the publication of her first novel, Green Rider.The Dream GathererDreams can be dangerous. A visit with the eccentric Berry sisters turns dangerous when an arcane device is discovered in their house that can summon dreamers through their dreams, and one of them is a nightmare.WishwindFinding peace during the Long War. Raised in an orphan camp, Green Rider Danalong has known only war and strife, until a shipwreck leaves him stranded on a mysterious island.Linked, on the Lake of SoulsA story of friendship within a story of friendship. In the sixth volume of the Green Rider series, Firebrand, a wounded Karigan G'ladheon asks her friend Estral to tell her a story to take her mind off her pain. This is that story.The book includes illustrations and backstory on the creation of Green Rider by the author, and a special introduction by award-winning science fiction and fantasy author, Julie E. Czerneda.
The Dream Gatherer: A Green Rider Novella (Green Rider)
by Kristen BritainThe Dream GathererA visit with the eccentric Berry sisters turns dangerous when an arcane device is discovered in their house that can summon dreamers through their dreams, and one of them is a nightmare.WishwindRaised in an orphan camp, Green Rider Danalong has known only war and strife, until a shipwreck leaves him stranded on a mysterious island.Linked, on the Lake of SoulsIn the sixth volume of the Green Rider series, Firebrand, a wounded Karigan G'ladheon asks her friend Estral to tell her a story to take her mind off her pain. This is that story.This collection includes illustrations, backstory on the creation of Green Rider by Kristen Britain, and a special introduction by award-winning science fiction and fantasy author, Julie E. Czerneda.
The Dream Giver for Couples: Living the Marriage of Your Dreams
by Bruce Wilkinson Darlene Marie WilkinsonLet Bruce and Darlene Marie Wilkinson take you on a journey that will give you hope as you discover the seven principles to experiencing the marriage you've always dreamed of. Are You Living the Marriage of Your Dreams? We're all familiar with the expression "made for each other" and have no trouble believing it on our wedding day. But it doesn't take long to discover that a marriage made in heaven must be worked out here on earth. The Dream Giver wants you to live the marriage of your dreams. Does your Dream Marriage seem hopelessly out of reach? Then you are ready for The Dream Giver for Couples. Let Bruce and Darlene Marie Wilkinson bring you new hope with seven principles that will help you to experience the marriage you've always dreamed of.
The Dream Hunter
by Laura KinsaleIn the heat of the desert, a scorching love rises between a restless viscount and a beauty in disguise in this novel by a New York Times–bestselling author. Desperate to find safety in England, Zenia, the descendent of the Queen of the Desert, dresses herself as a Bedouin boy. For protection, she agrees to guide Arden, the Lord of Winter, through the wilds of her dangerous desert homeland as he searches for a legendary Arabian mare. Consigned by her mother to live disguised, Zenia hasn&’t the courage to admit her sex to Arden. Yet, as they cross a merciless desert, she comes to yearn for this fearless, untamable man to know the feminine heart beating beneath her Bedouin rags. Lord Winter&’s loneliness and adventurous spirit have always driven him to the empty, brutal places of the Earth. With Zenia at his side, his loneliness recedes. One night of terror will bind their souls together, but when the princess escapes her homeland for the comfort and safety of England, his yearning will lead him to invade her sanctuary . . . The Dream Hunter is a suspenseful, adventure-filled tale that establishes Laura Kinsale as &“the gold standard in historical romance&” (Lisa Kleypas).
The Dream Keeper's Daughter: A Novel
by Emily ColinA woman discovers an impossible connection that transcends time and place in this stirring, unforgettable novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Memory Thief. “A splendid mix of time travel, romantic yearning, and moving on after grief.”—Publishers Weekly Isabel Griffin has done her best to move on since her boyfriend, Max Adair, vanished without a trace eight years ago, leaving her heartbroken—and pregnant. Eerily enough, this isn’t the first time someone Isabel loves has gone missing. When she was sixteen, her mother disappeared, and her father became obsessed with finding his long-lost wife—at the expense of parenting Isabel. Determined not to repeat her father’s mistakes, Isabel works hard to become a respected archaeologist and a loving mother to her daughter, Finn, a little girl with very unusual abilities. But while Isabel is on a dig in Barbados, she receives a disturbing phone call. The hauntingly familiar voice on the other end speaks just four words—“Isabel. Keep her safe.”—before they’re disconnected. Isabel tries to convince herself that the caller can’t possibly be Max. But what if it is, and Finn is in danger? As one mysterious event after another occurs, she can’t shake the feeling that, despite what everyone else believes, Finn’s father is alive—and he’s desperately trying to reach her.
The Dream Runners
by Shveta ThakrarA lush tapestry of dreams, myth, and magic—perfect for fans of Holly Black, Roshani Chokshi, and Margaret Rogerson.Seven years ago, Tanvi was spirited away to the subterranean realm of Nagalok, where she joined the ranks of the dream runners: human children freed of all memory and emotion, who collect mortal dreams for the entertainment of the serpentine, immortal naga court.But when one of Tanvi’s dream harvests goes awry, she begins to remember her life on earth. Panicked and confused, she turns to the one mortal in Nagalok who might be able to help: Venkat, the dreamsmith responsible for collecting the dream runners’ wares and shaping them into the kingdom’s most tantalizing commodity. And as they search for answers, a terrifying truth begins to take shape—one that could turn the nagas’ realm of dreams into a land of waking nightmare.From the author of the Indie Next selection and Andre Norton Award finalist Star Daughter, this stand-alone contemporary fantasy, inspired by the nagas and garudas of Hindu mythology, is full of slow-burning romance, haunting intrigue, and shimmering magic.
The Dream Sellers: A gripping, moving and emotional page-turner set in the North West by bestselling author Ruth Hamilton
by Ruth HamiltonThis captivating and moving story of dark secrets, violence and scandal by the Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton is perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson and Dilly Court. "I believe that Ruth Hamilton is very much the successor to Catherine Cookson. Her books are plot driven, they just rip along; laughs, weeps, love, they've got the lot, and they're quality writing as well" -- SARAH BROADHURST, RADIO FOUR"Plenty of fast moving action taking place. Definitely kept me interested throughout." -- ***** Reader review"A brilliant read" -- ***** Reader review"Love this author, once started her books are very hard to put down" -- ***** Reader review"A must read" -- ***** Reader review********************************************************THE TRUTH WILL OUT...The Shawcross family was a strange and unhappy one. Edward Shawcross, the absent father with a red-haired mistress; Alice, his wife, seeking solace in chocolate and continually carping at Connie, her beautiful daughter. And Connie and Gilbert, their children, forming an uneasy alliance in the face of their parents' antipathy.Twenty years before, Edward Shawcross had been an impoverished millhand, born in a slum to feckless parents. Then, when he unexpectedly married the plain and awkward daughter of the wealthy mill-owning Fishwick family, his fortunes changed overnight. When the Fishwicks went to live abroad almost immediately after the wedding, Edward was left in charge of all their business interests. No-one could understand why Edward had suddenly made this leap of fortune.But now the truth behind old scandals gradually begins to emerge. When the Fishwicks return, violence swiftly follows. What shocking revelations are in store?
The Dream Thief (Drákon #2)
by Shana AbeIn the remote hills of northern England lives a powerful clan with a centuries-old secret. They are the drákon, shape-shifters who possess the ability to Turn--changing from human to smoke to dragon. And from the very stones of the earth, they hear hypnotic songs of beauty and wonder. But there is one stone they fear. . . . Buried deep within the bowels of the Carpathian Mountains lies the legendary dreaming diamond known as Draumr, the only gem with the power to enslave the drákon. Since childhood, Lady Amalia Langford, daughter of the clan's Alpha, has heard its haunting ballad but kept it secret, along with another rare Gift. . . . Lia can hear the future, much in the way she hears the call of Draumr. And in that future, she realizes that the diamond--along with the fate of the drákon--rests in the hands of a human man, one who straddles two worlds. Ruthlessly clever, Zane has risen through London's criminal underworld to become its ruler. Once a street urchin saved by Lia's mother, Zane is also privy to the secrets of the clan--and is the only human they trust to bring them Draumr. But he does nothing selflessly. Zane's hunt for the gem takes him to Hungary, where he is shocked to encounter a bold, beautiful young noblewoman: Lia. She has broken every rule of the drákon to join him, driven by the urgent song of Draumr--and her visions of Zane. In one future, he is her ally. In another, her overlord. In both, he is her lover. Now, to protect her tribe, Lia must tie her fate to Zane's, to the one man capable of stealing her future--and destroying her heart. . . . From the Hardcover edition.
The Dream Wedding
by M. J. RodgersDreams can come true. Dream specialist Michael Sands couldn't have conjured a more perfect dream woman than the beauty that lay asleep in her wedding gown under his Christmas tree. Nor could he resist kissing her awake. Briana Berry wasn't disappointed to awaken in the arms of the sexy stranger dubbed The Sandman at his Institute of Dreams. But she was more than alarmed to find that the precious life she remembered did not exist. How were they to find out who she was when their only clue was the compelling dream from which she awoke? A dream in which she was the bride at a spectacular winter wedding—until danger arrived as an uninvited guest.
The Dream Wife: The gripping new psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming
by Louisa de LangeAnnie is the dream wife. Supportive, respectful, admiring - everything her husband wants her to be. And nothing at all like who she really is . . .Annie is a prisoner in her own life. Her finances, her routine and her contact with the outside world are all controlled. Annie's only reason for holding it together is her little boy. Her time with him keeps her sane, and at night she escapes into a dreamworld where the two of them are free. But Annie is about to do a very bad thing.And you won't believe how she is going to do it...Read by Clare Corbett(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018
The Dream-Hunter (Dark-Hunter, Book #10)
by Sherrilyn KenyonCondemned by the gods to live eternity without emotion, Arikos can only feel when he's in the dreams of others. For thousands of years, he's drifted through the human unconscious, searching for sensation. Now he's finally found a dreamer whose vivid mind can fill his emptiness.