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Poison Study: Magic Study / Poison Study / Fire Study (Study Series #1)
by Maria V. SnyderMurder, mayhem and magic...Locked in a coffin-like darkness, there is nothing to distract me from my memories of killing Reyad. He deserved to die-but according to the law, so do I. Here in Ixia, the punishment for murder is death. And now I wait for the hangman's noose.But the same law that condemns me may also save me. Ixia's food taster-chosen to ensure that the Commander's food is not poisoned-has died. And by law, the next prisoner who is scheduled to be executed-me-must be offered the position.
Poison Study: Magic Study / Poison Study / Fire Study (The Chronicles of Ixia #1)
by Maria V. SnyderChoose: a quick death… or slow poison…Locked deep in the palace dungeon for killing her abuser, Yelena knows she’ll never be free again. The laws in Ixia are strict, and murderers must be executed, no matter the reason. But just as she’s resigned herself to her fate, she’s offered an extraordinary reprieve.As the food taster, Yelena will eat the best meals, have rooms in the palace — and risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia. To make matters worse, the chief of security deliberately feeds her Butterfly’s Dust, and only by appearing for her daily antidote will she delay an agonizing death from the poison.As Yelena tries to escape her new dilemma, disasters keep mounting. Rebels plot to seize Ixia and Yelena develops magical powers she can’t control. Her life is threatened again, and in order to survive, she must unravel the secrets behind the past she’s been running from.Previously published.The Chronicles of Ixia Series by Maria V SnyderBook One: Poison StudyBook Two: Magic StudyBook Three: Fire StudyBook Four: Storm GlassBook Five: Sea GlassBook Six: Spy GlassBook Seven: Shadow StudyBook Eight: Night StudyBook Nine: Dawn Study
Poison Tongue
by Nash SummersLevi Bell can see a person's soul just by looking into their eyes. In Monroe Poirier's eyes, he sees the devil himself. When Monroe moves back to the small Southern town of Malcome, Levi is repelled by the darkness of the stranger's soul. But Levi is cursed to love things dark and wicked, and he's seduced each time he looks into Monroe's eyes--and drawn to the swamp behind the old Poirier house. As strange occurrences begin to happen when shadows and visions visit him in the night, Levi sees a flicker of something good in Monroe's soul. But the need to submerge himself in the swamp's murky waters grows stronger as Levi's desire for Monroe becomes unbearable. In his struggles to help Monroe save his soul, Levi will have to decide if it's worth losing his own.
Poison Tree
by Amelia Atwater-RhodesThe rich stew of the author's creations--SingleEarth, vampires, shapeshifters, Tristes, the Bruja Guilds--are at full boil here in the story of two 20-ish young women trying to out run their very different pasts, and figure out where they fit in and who they might become. Each has landed in a more "normal" place, and each wonders if, like a tattoo that can't be covered up, they can ever really fit into "normal."From the Hardcover edition.
Poison and Poultice: A Gate Cycle Novella
by Kristin JacquesTaking readers further into The Gate Cycle, Kristin Jacques will thrill fans of Brandon Sanderson's MISTBORN and Leigh Bardugo's SHADOW AND BONE. Every magic has a flavor, from the cold, cloying sweetness of the Winnowrooks to the hinted rot and bitter earth of the Mire witches. To know the flavor of one’s magic is to know the poison that will control it. Oswin Brixby is a traveling Meister, accompanied by his dearest childhood friend and helpmate, Lia. Trained in the subtle magics mastered by the people of the Hooded Wood, his extensive knowledge of the natural and unnatural worlds gives him a free pass to the journeyman road—the one and only protected path between the varying territories, Above and Below. Brixby believes he is content in his wandering trade, though in his heart of hearts, he wonders what his true purpose should be. Despite this nagging doubt, there has never been a reason to change or deviate from the known. That is, until Lia stumbles onto two foundlings in the pitch-black depths Below: a boy and a girl whose magic tastes of something far too dangerous for them to be left alive. The Gate Cycle Series in order 1. Marrow Charm 2. Skin Curse 3. Blood Vow
Poison in Their Hearts: Castles in Their Bones #3 (Castles in Their Bones #3)
by Laura SebastianImmerse yourself in the final book in the epic fantasy trilogy from the author of the New York Times bestselling Ash Pricess series. Follow three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown.They were promised for marriage since birth, and raised to bring down kingdoms, but the true destiny of the triplet princesses of Bessemia has always been to die—and one of them already has. Since Sophronia&’s murder, princesses Daphne and Beatriz have discovered the truth: they are pawns in their mother&’s game, which will end with her as empress of not just Bessemia but the entire continent of Vesteria. Only the princesses have their own plans.Beatriz and Daphne are still separated by a continent, and there are enemies everywhere, but now they have allies who stretch across the borders of Vesteria: Sophronia&’s husband, the deposed King Leopold; Violie, a former spy for Empress Margaraux; and Beatriz&’s missing husband, Pasquale, and his lover, Ambrose. Now, with their allies&’ help and the magic of the stars, the princesses are ready to make their final stand.But whispers of an ancient prophecy follow them—secrets from their past are yet to be revealed—and every move they make, the empress seems to be one step ahead them. If there&’s to be any hope for the princesses, the girls will need to use every skill their mother taught them, trust in the magic in their veins, and defy fate itself. And if they can&’t, all is lost for the people of Vesteria.
Poison's Cage
by Breeana ShieldsAn assassin becomes a spy in this heart-pounding sequel to Poison's Kiss. Readers who love the assassin angle in Throne of Glass, the lethal touch in Shatter Me, or the high stakes of The Wrath and the Dawn will want to follow this story to the end.A single kiss could kill. A single secret could save the kingdom.Iyla and Marinda have killed many men together: Iyla as the seductress, Marinda as the final, poisonous kiss. Now they understand who the real enemy is--the Snake King--and together they can take him down. Both girls have felt as though they were living a lie in the past, so moving into the king's palace and pretending to serve him isn't as difficult as it sounds. But when you're a spy, even secrets between friends are dangerous. And each girl has something--or someone--to lose. Does every secret, every lie, bring them closer to the truth . . . or to a trap?In Poison's Kiss, Marinda pulled a dangerous thread. In this sequel, it unravels to a heart-pounding conclusion.
Poison's Kiss
by Breeana ShieldsA teenage assassin kills with a single kiss until she is ordered to kill the one boy she loves. This commercial YA fantasy is romantic and addictive—like a poison kiss—and will thrill fans of Sarah J. Maas and Victoria Aveyard. Marinda has kissed dozens of boys. They all die afterward. It’s a miserable life, but being a visha kanya—a poison maiden—is what she was created to do. Marinda serves the Raja by dispatching his enemies with only her lips as a weapon. Until now, the men she was ordered to kiss have been strangers, enemies of the kingdom. Then she receives orders to kiss Deven, a boy she knows too well to be convinced he needs to die. She begins to question who she’s really working for. And that is a thread that, once pulled, will unravel more than she can afford to lose. This rich, surprising, and accessible debut is based in Indian folklore and delivers a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Poison: The definitive dark fantasy romance retelling of Snow White from the Sunday Times bestselling author of global sensation Behind Her Eyes (Tales from the Kingdoms #3)
by Sarah PinboroughFIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE.'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' ONE CHAPTER MORE'Loads of fun... Pinborough repositions Snow White as a feminist icon' THE INDEPENDENTWhat if everything you thought you knew about the Grimms' fairytales was wrong?Imagine a forest wreathed in magic, a wicked queen, a charming prince, and a poisoned apple...Welcome to the story of Snow White, retold as it always should have been.Poison is the third instalment in the Tales from the Kingdoms series by the internationally bestselling creator of Netflix smash-hit Behind Her Eyes - unmissable for fans of A Dowry of Blood by ST Gibson, Belladonna by Adalyn Grace, and Gallant by V. E. Schwab.__________________Step into the Tales from the Kingdoms series:Book 1: MAGICBook 2: BEAUTYBook 3: POISONBook 4: CHARMBook 5: BLOOD__________________PRAISE FOR SARAH PINBOROUGH:'Bloody brilliant' STEPHEN KING'An absolute dream' RICHARD OSMAN'A twisted genius' LISA JEWELL'Queen of WTF' RUTH WARE'An absolute must-read' JOE HILL'A dark, electrifying page-turner' HARLAN COBEN'The queen of twisty reads' HARRIET TYCE'Everyone will be talking about this book' STYLIST'Expertly plotted' SUNDAY TIMES'One of the best endings to a book' PRIMA'The very definition of a page-turner' SUN
Poison: The definitive dark fantasy romance retelling of Snow White from the Sunday Times bestselling author of global sensation Behind Her Eyes (Tales from the Kingdoms #3)
by Sarah PinboroughFIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE.'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' ONE CHAPTER MORE'Loads of fun... Pinborough repositions Snow White as a feminist icon' THE INDEPENDENTWhat if everything you thought you knew about the Grimms' fairytales was wrong?Imagine a forest wreathed in magic, a wicked queen, a charming prince, and a poisoned apple...Welcome to the story of Snow White, retold as it always should have been.Poison is the third instalment in the Tales from the Kingdoms series by the internationally bestselling creator of Netflix smash-hit Behind Her Eyes - unmissable for fans of A Dowry of Blood by ST Gibson, Belladonna by Adalyn Grace, and Gallant by V. E. Schwab.__________________Step into the Tales from the Kingdoms series:Book 1: MAGICBook 2: BEAUTYBook 3: POISONBook 4: CHARMBook 5: BLOOD__________________PRAISE FOR SARAH PINBOROUGH:'Bloody brilliant' STEPHEN KING'An absolute dream' RICHARD OSMAN'A twisted genius' LISA JEWELL'Queen of WTF' RUTH WARE'An absolute must-read' JOE HILL'A dark, electrifying page-turner' HARLAN COBEN'The queen of twisty reads' HARRIET TYCE'Everyone will be talking about this book' STYLIST'Expertly plotted' SUNDAY TIMES'One of the best endings to a book' PRIMA'The very definition of a page-turner' SUN
Poison: The definitive dark fantasy romance retelling of Snow White from the Sunday Times bestselling author of global sensation Behind Her Eyes (Tales from the Kingdoms #3)
by Sarah PinboroughFIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE.'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' ONE CHAPTER MORE'Loads of fun... Pinborough repositions Snow White as a feminist icon' THE INDEPENDENTImagine a land brimming with magic, a wicked queen, a charming prince, and a poisoned apple . . .And then imagine them all again . . .Welcome to the story of Snow White, retold as it always should have been.Poison is the third instalment in this British Fantasy Award-winning world teeming with lovers, dragons, witches, and werewolves by Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller Sarah Pinborough.Newly revised, rejacketed, and relaunched with a brand-new prequel and sequel, the Tales from the Kingdoms series is your next dark fantasy romance obsession.__________________Step into the Tales from the Kingdoms series:Book 1: MAGICBook 2: BEAUTYBook 3: POISONBook 4: CHARMBook 5: BLOOD__________________PRAISE FOR SARAH PINBOROUGH:'Bloody brilliant' STEPHEN KING'An absolute dream' RICHARD OSMAN'A twisted genius' LISA JEWELL'Queen of WTF' RUTH WARE'An absolute must-read' JOE HILL'A dark, electrifying page-turner' HARLAN COBEN'The queen of twisty reads' HARRIET TYCE'Everyone will be talking about this book' STYLIST'Expertly plotted' SUNDAY TIMES'One of the best endings to a book' PRIMA'The very definition of a page-turner' SUN
Poisoned
by Jennifer DonnellyFrom Jennifer Donnelly, author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller Stepsister, comes a fairytale retelling that'll forever change the way you think about strength, power, and the real meaning of "happily ever after.""...a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, wrapped up in a thrilling fantasy adventure." -- The GuardianA Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year AN American Library Association-YALSA Best Fiction for Young AdultsOptioned for film by Lynette Howell Taylor, the producer of A Star is Born, and Bruna Papandrea, producer of Big Little Lies.Once upon a time, a girl named Sophie rode into the forest with the queen's huntsman. Her lips were the color of ripe cherries, her skin as soft as new-fallen snow, her hair as dark as midnight. When they stopped to rest, the huntsman pulled out his knife . . . and took Sophie's heart.It shouldn't have come as a surprise. Sophie had heard the rumors, the whispers. They said she was too kind and foolish to rule -- a waste of a princess. A disaster of a future queen. And Sophie believed them. She believed everything she'd heard about herself, the poisonous words people use to keep girls like Sophie from becoming too powerful, too strong . . .With the help of seven mysterious strangers, Sophie manages to survive. But when she realizes that the jealous queen might not be to blame, Sophie must find the courage to face an even more terrifying enemy, proving that even the darkest magic can't extinguish the fire burning inside every girl, and that kindness is the ultimate form of strength.
Poisoned Air
by Sterner MeekAgain Dr. Bird closes with the evil Saranoff—this time near the Aberdeen Proving Ground, in a deadly, mysterious blanket of fog.
Poisoned Kisses
by Stephanie DravenDaughter of the war god Ares, Kyra had been born into darkness-a darkness she'd vowed to annihilate. Just as she'd destroy the notorious Greek arms dealer Marco Kaisiris for feeding the bloodlust she despised. She'd use her nymph's carnal powers to seduce him, then slay him. But Kyra wasn't prepared for Marco's secret weapon. For millennia Kyra had avoided mortal men, but she couldn't resist Marco's magnetism, his raw sexuality. Time and again his sculpted body took her to heights to which only the gods soared. That he was a shape-shifting hydra she could forgive, but not his one fatal flaw-his poisoned blood could kill her. Kyra had fallen for the only being who could destroy her.... Yet how could she spend eternity without him?
Poisoned Web the Deizian Empire
by Crista McHughThe fate of the empire hangs on one slave breaking her silence…As the Deizian Empire prepares for the upcoming wedding of Emperor Titus Sergius Flavus and Azruha, one mystery remains unsolved—the sudden and unexplained death of the former emperor. And as her wedding gift to Titus, Azurha wants to give him answers. She suspects an unknown poison was involved, and her search for the truth enlists two unlikely allies.
Poisonous Fairy Wants to Fight Back: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Yue QingHanGhost fairy move the world is black through the strange world waste miss into poison fairy a unique practice for the thoroughness the magic of poison is perfect the world shunned her like a serpent ghost fairy seat driving thousands of flying sedan it was terrifying her creed we will not attack unless we are attacked if anyone attacks me he will repay me a hundredfold fight to overthrow his mother to overthrow his sister to clear his mother s grievances the long cute young lady changed into a little devil countless heroes to bow
Poisonous Fairy Wants to Fight Back: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Yue QingHanGhost fairy move the world is black through the strange world waste miss into poison fairy a unique practice for the thoroughness the magic of poison is perfect the world shunned her like a serpent ghost fairy seat driving thousands of flying sedan it was terrifying her creed we will not attack unless we are attacked if anyone attacks me he will repay me a hundredfold fight to overthrow his mother to overthrow his sister to clear his mother s grievances the long cute young lady changed into a little devil countless heroes to bow
Poke the Bear Box Set
by Ofelia Gränd Holly Day and Ofelia GrändIf you don’t want to attract the bears, hide the cakes!In this box set, there are bears everywhere. They’re in the elevator, in the bakery, even in the apartment next door. And they’re hungry, always hungry ... and often grumpy, at least until they find their mates. But then other problems arise. Like how do you tell someone you’re a bear shifter without scaring them?Contains the stories:Saved by the Bear by Holly Day: Would knowing how you die change the way you live? Frode inherits a book that shows his past and his future, but can he trust the book? It's showing a bear in the garden, and there is only Imre, his neighbor. When the book predicts his death, Frode turns to Imre for help. They leave the city in a hurry, but will the book keep them alive or will their journey end in a gruesome prophecy?Elevator Pitch by Ofelia Gränd: Bjorn Ritter only wants one thing -- to live his life away from nosey bears. That’s easier said than done when you’re living in a Bear community. Cecil Baxter might be a bat, but he grew up away from shifters, and he’s d continuing to keep his distance. His day goes from bad to worse when he finds himself trapped in an elevator with a huge bear shifter. But, what could go wrong in three minutes?Blown Away by Holly Day: Espen Urso doesn’t want to be out in the storm, but a group of alphas is trespassing, and he needs to defend his territory. The alphas he can scare off, but when he sees they’ve hurt a tiny bird shifter, he loses his patience. He has never believed in omegas, and not until he takes Arvid in does he realize the trouble he’s in. Is it even possible to defend his territory with an omega in it?The Cake Shop by Ofelia Gränd: York is attacked by a rivaling werewolf pack. Injured and exhausted, he takes refuge in a bear-owned bakery. Torbjorn doesn't do people, he doesn't do wolves, and he will definitely not mate one no matter what the pull in his heart says. York has finally found his mate, but Torbjorn refuses to let him stay. How will he make Torbjorn understand he means him no harm when he refuses to talk to him?The Birthday Bear by Holly Day: For more than a year, Gabe has known Riley is his mate, but Riley isn’t ready. He stumbled into Gabe’s bakery after having left his abusive ex, and he needs time. But if Gabe waits too long to tell Riley what he is, Riley will feel betrayed. If he tells him too soon, he will run away, and Gabe isn’t sure he can survive without Riley. How do you tell your skittish human mate you’re a bear shifter?
Pokemon GO!: The Ultimate Unauthorized Guide
by Cara CoppermanThe essential guide book to the biggest mobile game in history, Pokémon Go!Pokémon GO! The Ultimate Unauthorized Guide is a must-read companion to the hit mobile game that has taken the world by storm. This essential guide will teach gamers all they need to know to become the ultimate Pokémon Master. Filled with tips, cheats, strategies, insights and even guides to Pokémon Go sites in a variety of cities, Pokémon GO! The Ultimate Unauthorized Guide is indispensable for anyone looking to fill their Pokédex. This guide includes:* Everything you need to know about Lures, PokéBalls, Eggs * How to catch the really hard Pokémon...Level 20 and above!* Level Up! XP, Medals, Achievements + more* How to find the best Gyms and Pokéstops in your hometown
Pokemon™: Thundershock in Pummelo Stadium (Pokémon Classic Chapter Book Ser. #6)
by Tracey WestStep aside, Trainers! Ash Ketchum is on a winning streak, and he's going all the way to the top. With the help of Pikachu and Charizard, Ash wins his final Orange League badge. Now he's ready to take on a true Pokémon champion for the Winner's Cup. But a mighty Dragonite stands in his way. Is Ash's Pikachu strong enough to down this dragon? <P><P>Lexile Measure: 600
Pokémon Battle Frontier: Team Rocket Truce
by Tracey WestMay's Munchlax get sick in the middle of Battle Frontier. A kind couple offers to take care. But things get complicated when Team Rocket shows up.
Pokémon Pikachu's Vacation
by Tracey WestThe Pokémon are going on vacation, and Pikachu is in charge. A group of bullies bust in to disturb them at an amusement park. Can all the Pokémon learn to work together before disaster strikes?
Pokémon The Lost Riolu
by Helena MayerMore action from the exciting Sinnoh Region! Join Ash and his buddies as they complete their epic journey. In this adventure, Ash must help Pokémon Ranger save Riolu from Hunter J, a nefarious Pokémon poacher.
Polanski Brothers: Home of Eternal Rest
by Dakota CassidyTake a walk on the wide side with USA Today bestselling paranormal romance author Dakota Cassidy's Polanski Brothers: Home of Eternal Rest. Vampires, a funeral home, and a sleepy little town set the stage for murder with a whole lot of laugh-out-loud fun to keep you turning the pages. Detective McBride has his hands full as he tries to catch a murderer while dealing with the voice in his head...a deliciously sexy voice that has his libido working overtime. The voice of a vampire and maybe a murderer!Spencer Polanski is an embalmer at her family-owned funeral home. Perfect job for a vampire, really. Especially one who's sans a working schnoz. That's right. She has a bum nose. A plus when preparing the dead for eternal slumber--a big fat zero when it comes to sniffing out your true life mate.Devoid of her sense of smell, it's business as usual when a clueless Spencer meets Larkin McBride. The detective's at Polanski's to attend the wake of his best friend when he discovers something very unusual...He can hear Spencer's every thought.Her every vampire thought.So what's "Detective McYummy" to do when the luscious Miss Polanksi's thoughts are consumed by the body count in her sleepy town...and the possibility that the murderer could be one of her own kind?Dear Readers, First and foremost, if you recognize the title and concept of this book, do note, this is an expanded, revised, updated re-release of a small-press publication, originally released as a multi-part serial.This romantic comedy contains vampires, supernatural beings and romantic suspense.Previously published: (2014) Dakota Cassidy |(2006) Changeling Press.
Polar Opposites
by Cheyenne MeadowsDonovan is the new guy in town, a polar shifter, harboring a big secret. He’s a big city bear who moved to the tiny town of Forgotten, Wyoming, in hopes of finding peace. What he finds is poison ivy and angry wasps.TJ, a grizzly shifter, is the local doctor with a past. He’s found a home in the country, but lacks happiness and a sense of belonging. The fact that he’s in the midst of his natural mating season doesn’t help in the least. The moment Donovan enters TJ’s clinic, sparks fly. TJ is determined to resist the temptation that is Donovan, but his inner bear and Donovan have other ideas.When a hunter starts going after shifters and a blast from Donovan’s past show up for revenge, things get hot. But not as hot as the attraction between Donovan and TJ. If they can pull together and survive, they just might discover that, while they might be polar opposites, sometimes opposites do attract.