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Under Heaven
by Kay Guy GavrielAn epic historical adventure set in a pseudo 8th century China, from the author of the 2008 World Fantasy winner, Ysabel. Under Heaven is a novel of heroes, assassins, concubines and emperors set against a majestic and unforgiving landscape. An epic historical adventure set in a pseudo 8th century China, from the author of the 2008 World Fantasy winner, Ysabel. Under Heaven is a novel of heroes, assassins, concubines and emperors set against a majestic and unforgiving landscape. For two years Shen Tai has mourned his father, living like a hermit beyond the borders of the Kitan Empire, by a mountain lake where terrible battles have long been fought between the Kitai and the neighbouring Tagurans, including one for which his father - a great general - was honoured. But Tai's father never forgot the brutal slaughter involved. The bones of 100,000 soldiers still lie unburied by the lake and their wailing ghosts at night strike terror in the living, leaving the lake and meadow abandoned in its ring of mountains. To honour and redress his father's sorrow, Tai has journeyed west to the lake and has laboured, alone, to bury the dead of both empires. His supplies are replenished by his own people from the nearest fort, and also - since peace has been bought with the bartering of an imperial princess - by the Tagurans, for his solitary honouring of their dead. The Tagurans soldiers one day bring an unexpected letter. It is from the bartered Kitan Princess Cheng-wan, and it contains a poisoned chalice: she has gifted Tai with two hundred and fifty Sardian horses, to reward him for his courage. The Sardians are legendary steeds from the far west, famed, highly-prized, long-coveted by the Kitans.
Under Heaven
by Guy Gavriel KayAn epic historical adventure set in a pseudo 8th century China, from the author of the 2008 World Fantasy winner, Ysabel. Under Heaven is a novel of heroes, assassins, concubines and emperors set against a majestic and unforgiving landscape. For two years Shen Tai has mourned his father, living like a hermit beyond the borders of the Kitan Empire, by a mountain lake where terrible battles have long been fought between the Kitai and the neighbouring Tagurans, including one for which his father - a great general - was honoured. But Tai's father never forgot the brutal slaughter involved. The bones of 100,000 soldiers still lie unburied by the lake and their wailing ghosts at night strike terror in the living, leaving the lake and meadow abandoned in its ring of mountains. To honour and redress his father's sorrow, Tai has journeyed west to the lake and has laboured, alone, to bury the dead of both empires. His supplies are replenished by his own people from the nearest fort, and also - since peace has been bought with the bartering of an imperial princess - by the Tagurans, for his solitary honouring of their dead. The Tagurans soldiers one day bring an unexpected letter. It is from the bartered Kitan Princess Cheng-wan, and it contains a poisoned chalice: she has gifted Tai with two hundred and fifty Sardian horses, to reward him for his courage. The Sardians are legendary steeds from the far west, famed, highly-prized, long-coveted by the Kitans.
Under Heaven's Bridge
by Michael Bishop Ian WatsonA multinational expedition has landed on the planet Onogoro, a cold and dour world circling one star of a binary pair. Their objective is to investigate a strange alien race, known to the human visitors as the Kybers. These aliens, dwelling in a great network of ruined palaces, are partly biological creatures and partly machines, with the ability to switch themselves off at will. Expedition scientists discover that the Kyber's sun is soon to blaze up in a nova, yet the Kybers are not alarmed.
Under Heaven's Bridge
by Michael Bishop Ian WatsonA multinational expedition has landed on the planet Onogoro, a cold and dour world circling one star of a binary pair. Their objective is to investigate a strange alien race, known to the human visitors as the Kybers. These aliens, dwelling in a great network of ruined palaces, are partly biological creatures and partly machines, with the ability to switch themselves off at will. Expedition scientists discover that the Kyber's sun is soon to blaze up in a nova, yet the Kybers are not alarmed.
Under His Obsession: A Steamy Workplace Romance (Mills And Boon Dare Ser.)
by Cathryn FoxIs reclusive millionaire Will Carson’s new assistant hiding something that could break his trust? Find out in New York Times bestselling author Cathryn Fox’s new scorching-hot Harlequin DARE!The public loves seeing powerful millionaires taken down a notch—or ten. And after losing the woman I loved thanks to a tabloid exposé, I’m obsessed with privacy. My assistants are carefully vetted. So I can’t help being suspicious when domestically challenged bombshell Khloe Davis is hired to accompany me to tropical St. Thomas.Khloe breaks everything she touches and can’t make so much as a sandwich. And the maddeningly tiny French maid uniform she wears every day is definitely not the required dress code…not that I’m complaining. Sleeping with the help is against every rule in my book, but just the sight of Khloe is keeping me up at night.Then I discover she wants me as much as I want her. Before I know it, we’re checking off every position on her sexual to-do list. What skills Khloe lacks in the kitchen she more than makes up for in the bedroom. The voluptuous goddess is fast becoming my new obsession. But is she hiding something that could break my trust…and my heart?Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha heroes and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.Four new Harlequin DARE titles are available each month, wherever ebooks are sold!
Under His Touch: A Steamy Workplace Romance (Mills And Boon Dare Ser.)
by Cathryn FoxWhat happens when you try to find a wife for your billionaire ex…and find yourself in his bed? An irresistibly sexy tale from New York Times bestselling author Cathryn Fox.Find Alec Carson a wife.It almost sounds easy. After all, Alec Carson isn’t just a billionaire or “Manhattan’s most eligible bachelor”—he’s six gorgeous feet of power, sex and utter physical perfection. Unfortunately, he’s also the guy I’ve spent eight years thinking about. Fantasizing about. And wishing I could stab a fork in his eye after he took my virginity on prom night and bailed, never to be seen again. Until now.The success of my business depends on finding Alec Carson a perfect bride. So exactly how is it that I ended up in his bed, lost in the raw hunger that only responds to touch and taste and want? The heat that always blazed between us has only grown hotter, scorching the air…and resulting in my better judgment disappearing in a puff of “I hope I regret nothing” smoke.Alex Carson already broke my heart once—I need to find him a wife before he does it again. But it’s going to be almost impossible…especially when the guy who was always a stickler for rules no longer plays by them.Step into stories of provocative romance with Harlequin DARE, where sexual fantasies come true. Let your inhibitions run wild. Four new Harlequin DARE titles are available each month, wherever ebooks are sold!
Under Kingdom
by Christof BogacsSchool can be hard, and making friends can be even harder. Taking your mother&’s place as the guardian of a secret subterranean kingdom of monsters just might be impossible!After the sudden disappearance of his mom, high school freshman, Shay, is thrust into a secret world of monsters that exists underneath his small West-Virginian town. With the help of his shapeshifting aunt Sa&’Belle, he must search for his mother while doing what he can to safeguard the citizens of the &‘Under Kingdom&’ and try to maintain his normal high school life. If that wasn&’t enough, Shay&’s no fighter but the Under Kingdom demands he take arms to protect his friends and family. Shay struggles to balance school, his new crush, and training to become a warrior. When an army of Dwarves declare war on the Under Kingdom, he will need to find a way to balance who he is with protecting all of monster-kind from war. An epic adventure set in a colorful world full of mischievous sock-stealing imps, adorable dragons, rowdy orcs, and an endless variety of other strange creatures. Join Shay, Sa&’belle, and friends in this heartwarming tale where kindness is proven more powerful than violence.
Under Loch and Key
by Lana FergusonA woman discovers that not all monsters are her enemy—the opposite, in fact—in this new paranormal romance by Lana Ferguson, author of The Fake Mate.Keyanna &“Key&” MacKay is used to secrets. Raised by a single father who never divulged his past, it&’s only after his death that she finds herself thrust into the world he&’d always refused to speak of. With just a childhood bedtime story about a monster that saved her father&’s life and the name of her estranged grandmother to go off of, Key has no idea what she&’ll find in Scotland. But repeating her father&’s mistakes and being rescued by a gorgeous, angry Scotsman—who thinks she&’s an idiot—is definitely the last thing she expects.Lachlan Greer has his own secrets to keep, especially from the bonnie lass he pulls to safety from the slippery shore—a lass with captivating eyes and the last name he&’s been taught not to trust. He&’s looking for answers as well, and Key&’s presence on the grounds they both now occupy presents a real problem. It&’s even more troublesome when he gets a front row seat to the lukewarm welcome Key receives from her family; the strange powers she begins to develop; and the fierce determination she brings to every obstacle in her path. Things he shouldn&’t care about, and someone he definitely doesn&’t find wildly attractive.When their secrets collide, it becomes clear that Lachlan could hold the answers Keyanna is after—and that she might also be the key to uncovering his. Up against time, mystery, and a centuries old curse, they&’ll quickly discover that magic might not only be in fairy tales, and that love can be a real loch-mess.
Under Montana Skies
by Darlene GrahamFrom a luxury home in Dallas, Texas, to a remote mountain cabin in Montana...What's a nice girl like Laura Cresswood doing in a place like this-with a handsome recluse like Adam Scott?She's beginning to regret her decision to take on this new patient. Adam is ungrateful, demanding and unimpressed with Laura's qualifications. He'd expected a male physical therapist. But Laura knows that Adam is hiding a broken heart. His wife and child were killed in the accident that left him injured.Except, as Laura soon learns, it was no accident. Someone was-and apparently still is-out to get Adam.
Under My Hat
by Jonathan StrahanBroomsticks. Black cats. Pointy hats. They can mean only one thing--somewhere nearby, there is sure to be a witch. From fairy tale to film to contemporary fiction, witches cast their spells and capture our imaginations.Now the biggest names in fantasy and YA literature have come together to create a little magic of their own. Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, Diana Peterfreund, Margo Lanagan, Peter S. Beagle, and Garth Nix are just a few of the authors who have toiled over their cauldrons and conjured up bewitching new creations inspired by and celebrating the might and mystery of the witch. Assembled by one of the most well-regarded anthologists in the science fiction/fantasy world, this rich, intelligent collection will enchant readers of all ages.
Under My Roof
by Nick MamatasA suburban satire that begins when the father of twelve-year-old telepath Herbert Weinberg turns a lawn gnome into a nuclear device and declares their house its own nation.
Under Nameless Stars
by Christian SchoonAfter barely surviving a plot to destroy her school and its menagerie of alien patients, could things get worse for novice exoveterinarian Zenn Scarlett? Yes, they could: her absent father has been kidnapped.Desperate to find him, Zenn stows away aboard the Helen of Troy, a starliner powered by one of the immense, dimension-jumping beasts known as Indra. With her is Liam Tucker, a Martian boy who is either very fond of her, very dangerous to her, or both. On the verge of learning the truth about her missing dad, Zenn's quest suddenly catapults her and Liam thousands of light years beyond known space, and into the dark heart of a monstrous conspiracy.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Under Pressure (B.E.S.T. World #2)
by Cory McCarthyIn the second book of this inclusive near-future adventure trilogy, the kids from box #242 take a deep dive into a secret underwater world in hopes of finding their missing best friend and saving another from a life-altering bionic augmentation.Told through the alternating perspectives of Leo (they/them) and Jayla (she/her), the boxmates from the B.E.S.T. Academy are lost at sea and their best friend, Grayson Bix, is missing. Their hoverpod is busted, their stomachs are empty, and their hopes are crushed. When a mysterious vessel approaches, Ace, Leo, and Jayla are certain they'll be carted back to the Tower of Power, with their punishments for escaping awaiting. But a twist: The crew is rescued and introduced to a vibrant and thriving underwater world that is off the grid and out of Bixonics's eye...and one step closer to finding Grayson.From the depths of the Pacific Ocean to the heights of the stratosphere, hijinks, adventure, and emotional challenges ensue as the gritty kids meet a whole new cast of characters, weigh out the costs of life-changing bionic enhancements, and blow the top off of an earth-shattering secret that has global implications.In book two of this action-packed near-future adventure, Cory McCarthy crafts an incredible world with high-stakes storytelling, magnetic characters, and thematic undercurrents that spotlight the complexities of family and friendship, self-empowerment, and the magnitude of truth.
Under Sea's Shadow
by Christie GoldenSecrets hidden in the darkness of the sea. . . Stolen at birth by her sea-lord father, Copper is returned to her mother, the queen, to experience life on their island home. But something is missing within her, for she is without a soul. Copper is adrift and alone until strangers come with Companion creatures and tell her of her destiny. For Copper is the Sea Dancer, one of five elements incarnate, and the fate of the world depends on the Dancers joining. Yet there are those who would pervert the Dancers' destiny, and an Emperor who will stop at nothing to prevent them from finding one another. As conspiracies unfold, and secrets are pierced, the upwelling of power that Copper controls is put to the test. The uneasy marriage of land and sea is about to break apart. And all hangs on Copper's choice. . .
Under Shifting Glass
by Nicky SingerJess has a secret: a mysterious glass flask she finds in an heirloom desk's hidden compartment. Its surface swirls with iridescent colors, like something's inside, something almost like a song, something with a soul. No one else sees anything under the shifting glass, but Jess is convinced there must be some kind of magic in there. And when her twin brothers are born critically ill, Jess begins to believe that the force within the flask just might hold the key to saving her brothers--and her family. In this emotionally rich novel, award-winning author Nicky Singer crafts a world of possibility that is steeped in hope and the power of love.
Under Snow and Stars
by Gareth VaughnEryx is part of a team of scientists charged with monitoring and protecting relocated animals on a privately owned planet. When sensors indicate poachers, Eryx leaves base to confront them, only to lose his way in a sudden snow. After trudging to a nearby observation station for shelter, he comes across an unexpected intruder.Smuggler Leander flies an old, sometimes unreliable ship. When the engine starts to fail, he attempts to set down on the nearest planet where he’s stashed supplies, but his descent turns into a crash, and he’s forced to take shelter wherever he can.The two can’t possibly trust each other, but storm projections show they’ll be stuck together for days. Worse, the poachers aren’t letting a little inclement weather stop them, and they’re armed and ready to kill. Can Leander and Eryx put aside their differences and save the animals -- and themselves -- before something disastrous happens?
Under Starlight
by Kassandra LeaIn a forgotten part of the city, where unusual beings are free to be themselves, werewolf police officer Warden searches for his boyfriend, Tate. With help from Snap, an odd little fellow and Tate's assistant, Warden descends into the trolls' den to find Tate. Knowing Tate is a feared inhabitant -- if not unofficial ruler -- of the Underground, Warden can only imagine the way things will play out if he isn’t found.Tate knows all about magic, and he knows trolls don't generally possess it. Upon discovering a doorway, he's captured and held prisoner. Now his only hope is Warden, who wears the key to Tate's freedom. But freedom comes with a price, and Tate makes a tough decision to ensure the trolls never cause problems again.
Under Suspicion (Underworld Detective Agency Ser.)
by Hannah JayneShe's the new head of the Underworld Detection Agency's strangest division. What a nightmare . . . Being a human immune to magic helped Sophie Lawson get promoted. It's also made her a major, very reluctant player in a game that stretches beyond even the Underworld. Having handsome buttoned-down Englishman Will as her new guardian is one tempting blessing, especially since sexy fallen angel Alex is mysteriously MIA lately. But as a frightening number of demons start disappearing around the city, Sophie suspects that an Armageddon-level prophecy is about to become everyone's nightmare. And her investigation is testing her bravery-and Will's unexpected vulnerability-in ways neither could predict. Now Sophie and Will are fast running out of time as an unstoppable evil prepares to lay waste to demons and humans alike . . . Praise for Hannah Jayne's Under Attack'this urban fantasy tale smartly balances riveting action with wonderful light touches . . . New readers and returning fans will find it entirely accessible and enjoyable. ' - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Under The Final Moon (Underworld Detective Agency #6)
by Hannah JayneIt's not the end of the world--until it is. Sophie Lawson may be a mere human with no special abilities except a strong immunity to magic. But the havoc she's wreaked on the supernaturals who come up against the Underworld Detection Agency have earned her plenty of enemies. Still, a girl can't freak out every time a horribly barbecued corpse is found with her business card in its hand. Or see a sudden glut of earthquakes, wildfires and three-headed dogs as just another day in California. But Alex Grace, her favorite fallen angel, is concerned--or saying he is to see more of her. Getting Sophie to see all the signs of the Apocalypse is an interesting way to heat things up. Or maybe what's making everyone hot under the collar is the fact that all Hell is about to break loose. . .
Under The Silence: A Warchild Mosaic Novella (Warchild Mosaic)
by Karin LowacheeTwenty-year-old Ryan Azarcon is still healing physically and emotionally from an assassination attempt, coming to terms with life aboard his captain father's exiled military ship Macedon. He's struck up a workable friendship with Jos Musey, a former spy and now peace negotiator with new alien allies and their human sympathizers, of which Jos is a part. Politics is one thing, but trying to navigate the fraught waters of complicated relationships is its own battleground. Especially when the nature of it all begins to unexpectedly change. Under the Silence serves as an intimate continuation to the award-winning novel Burndive, the second published novel in the Warchild Mosaic.
Under Their Skin (Under Their Skin #1)
by Margaret Peterson HaddixFrom New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes the first book in a brand-new thrilling series about twins who are on a quest to discover the secrets being kept by their new family. <P><P>Nick and Eryn's mom is getting remarried, and the twelve-year-old twins are skeptical when she tells them their lives won't change much. Well, yes, they will have to move. And they will have a new stepfather, stepbrother, and stepsister. But Mom tells them not to worry. They won't ever have to meet their stepsiblings. <P><P>This news puzzles Nick and Eryn, so the twins set out on a mission to find out who these kids are--and why they're being kept hidden.
Under This Forgetful Sky
by Lauren YeroThis &“heartbreaking and heartfelt&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) star-crossed love story follows two teens in a starkly unequal future world who are struggling to find their places.Sixteen-year-old Rumi Sabzwari has spent his entire life behind the armored walls of St. Iago, which protect citizens of the Union of Upper Cities from the outside world&’s environmental devastation. But when rebels infect his father with a fatal virus, Rumi escapes St. Iago, desperate to find a cure. In the ruined city of Paraíso, Rumi meets fifteen-year-old Paz, who agrees to guide him on his journey. As they travel together, Rumi finds himself drawn to Paz—and behind her tough exterior, she begins to feel the same way. But Paz knows more about Rumi&’s father&’s illness than she&’s saying and has her own agenda. With the powerful forces at play in their cities putting them at odds, can the two learn to trust in each other—enough to imagine a different world?
Under Threat
by B.J. DanielsUnder a cowboy’s protectionSteel Resolve by New York Times bestselling author B.J. DanielsMary Cardwell Savage never meant to send that letter to her ex, Chase Steele. How could she know her words would bring the gorgeous cowboy back to Big Sky, Montana—with an unstable and dangerous stalker following close behind? Now Chase wants to prove that their love deserves a second chance. And this time, nothing will keep him from his heart’s desire…not even a killer.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Stone Cold Texas Ranger by Nicole HelmTexas Ranger Vaughn Cooper doesn’t appreciate the “help” of some frivolous civilian on his case. Yet he can’t argue that Natalie Torres might be able to crack this kidnapping…if the bad guys don’t erase Natalie first. With her home burned to the ground, Natalie must hide out with Vaughn in a remote cabin. But there’s an unseen fire burning deep within Vaughn, making Natalie wonder just where the true danger lies. Previously published as Steel Resolve and Stone Cold Texas Ranger
Under Wildwood
by Carson Ellis Colin MeloyEver since Prue McKeel returned home from the Impassable Wilderness after rescuing her brother from the malevolent Dowager Governess, life has been pretty dull. School holds no interest for her, and her new science teacher keeps getting on her case about her dismal test scores and daydreaming in class. Her mind is constantly returning to the verdant groves and sky-tall trees of Wildwood, where her friend Curtis still remains as a bandit-in-training. But all is not well in that world. Dark assassins with mysterious motives conspire to settle the scores of an unknown client. A titan of industry employs inmates from his orphanage to work in his machine shop, all the while obsessing over the exploitation of the Impassable Wilderness. And, in what will be their greatest challenge yet, Prue and Curtis are thrown together again to save themselves and the lives of their friends, and to bring unity to a divided country. But in order to do that, they must go under Wildwood. In Under Wildwood, Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis reveal new dimensions of the epic fantasy-adventure series begun with the critically acclaimed, bestselling Wildwood.
Under Wraps (Underworld Detective Agency Ser. #1)
by Hannah JayneSick of wrongful-death lawsuits every time a full moon comes around? Call the Underworld Detection Agency.As a human immune to magic, Sophie Lawson can help everyone from banshee to zombie transition into normal, everyday San Francisco life. With a handsome werewolf as her UDA boss and a fashionista vampire for a roommate, Sophie knows everything there is to know about the undead, the unseen, and the uncanny. . .Until a rash of gruesome murders has demons and mortals running for cover, and Sophie finds herself playing sidekick to detective Parker Hayes. Dodging raging bloodsuckers, bad-tempered fairies, and love-struck trolls is one thing. But when Sophie discovers Parker isn't what he seems, she's got only one chance to figure out whom to trust. Because an evil hiding in plain sight is closing in. . .and about to make one wisecracking human its means to ultimate power. . .