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Beyond Black Belt
by Emery C. WaltersWren is a hardworking archaeologist on his first vacation in years. While he’s tempted to look for ancient artifacts, this is Maui and he needs to focus on taking it easy. So it’s off to the beach to relax.There Wren dives into trouble, literally. Luckily, the backward roll and breathing techniques he learned studying Ninjutsu saves his life, because the shore break called Satan’s Washing Machine grinds him up and spits him out, temporarily blinded and badly battered.A karate dojo owner named Steven takes him to a doctor, a pharmacy, and then back to the beach, only to find Wren’s car and all his belongings have been stolen. So Steven invites him home instead.Will their mutual love of martial arts lead to other a deeper relationship? Or will their shared desire for humbleness and respect for others keep them from falling in love?
Start's F. Scott Fitzgerald Super Pack
by F. Scott FitzgeraldF. Scott Fitzgerald was one of America&’s greatest writers. No other writer is more closely associated with the roaring twenties and all of its excesses. Collected here in this omnibus edition are two novels and three short story collections for more than 400,000 words of some of the finest fiction ever written in the English language. This edition has 10 illustrations selected to enhance the reading experience. Included in this omnibus edition are: This Side of Paradise The Offshore Pirate The Ice Palace Head and Shoulders The Cut-Glass Bowl Bernice Bobs Her Hair Benediction Dalyrimple Goes Wrong The Four Fists The Beautiful and Damned The Jelly-Bean The Camel&’s Back May Day Porcelain and Pink The Diamond as Big as the Ritz The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Tarquin of Cheapside &“O Russet Witch!&” The Lees of Happiness Mr. Icky Jemina, the Mountain Girl Sentiment—and the Use of Rouge The Pierian Springs and the Last Straw A Luckless Santa Claus Myra Meets His Family Winter Dreams Two for a Cent The Mystery of the Raymond Mortgage Reade, Substitute Right Half A Debt of Honor The Room with the Green Blinds Pain and the Scientist The Trail of the Duke Shadow Laurels The Ordeal The Débutante (A One-Act Play) The Smilers The Popular Girl The Staying Up All Night Princeton—The Last Day Marching Streets
Desiderio di Vendetta
by Ls MorganUn avvincente, coinvolgente e incredibile romanzo romantico. Hazel Eyes (Desiderio di Vendetta) alias: Alex Hazel è un imprenditore di successo nel mondo degli affari, in cui ha faticato ad entrare. Abbandonato dalla donna che amava e tradito da coloro di cui si fidava, ha plasmato il suo destino con un unico desiderio, quello di Vendetta. Può adempiere ai suoi piani quando il destino entra in gioco per riportare indietro colei che gli aveva rubato il cuore? Avventurati in questo romanzo circondato da mistero e intense emozioni per scoprire fino a che punto arriva un uomo, sia per odio che per amore.
The Captain and the Countess
by Rosemary MorrisWhy does heart-rending pain lurk in the back of the wealthy Countess of Sinclair’s eyes? Captain Howard’s life changes forever from the moment he meets Kate, the intriguing Countess and resolves to banish her pain. Although the air sizzles when widowed Kate, victim of an abusive marriage meets Edward Howard, a captain in Queen Anne’s navy, she has no intention of ever marrying again. However, when Kate becomes better acquainted with the Captain she realises he is the only man who understands her grief and can help her to untangle her past, and help her regain that which should be hers by right.
Firebird (The Fire That Binds)
by Juliette CrossAn instant New York Times bestseller!House of the Dragon meets From Blood and Ash in this epic, scorching dark romantasy. A conqueror captivated… A witch prophesied to save them all… An unforgiving world where dragons rule Rome. Julian Dakkia, Roman general and nephew to the emperor, has played his role as conqueror well. Yet, the moment he laid eyes on Malina, he was enthralled by the Dacian dancer. Years later, the fierce beauty stands before him, a captive on a scarred battlefield, her life in danger. He instinctively shifts into his fierce dragon form to save her, an action that may mean his head on the imperial gate. The rules of their world dictate that he is the conqueror and she is the captured. But he and his dragon know one thing: their bond has nothing to do with the laws of mighty Rome. She belongs to them. And they belong to her. Fierce and powerful, twenty-one-year old Malina has survived the loss of her family and she is determined to fight until her dying breath. Still, she can’t believe that the centurion who had once bestowed a secret talisman on her is the Roman general of legendary brutality…and now holds her life in his hands. Nor can she deny how her soul has always seemed to answer his. Slowly she learns that Julian is caught in his mad uncle’s machinations for domination, and helps him plot the downfall of the empire itself. As they navigate a world where flying deathriders conquer and burn, their love will ignite a firestorm that can only end in heartbreak or death. Or both.Firebird is an adult romantasy novel that contains dark themes, including slavery in Ancient Rome, which may be uncomfortable for some readers.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Wooing the Witch Queen (Queens of Villainy)
by Stephanie BurgisIn a Gaslamp-lit world where hags and ogres lurk in thick pine forests, three magical queens form an uneasy alliance to protect their lands from invasion…and love turns their world upside down.Queen Saskia is the wicked sorceress everyone fears. After successfully wrestling the throne from her evil uncle, she only wants one thing: to keep her people safe from the empire next door. For that, she needs to spend more time in her laboratory experimenting with her spells. She definitely doesn’t have time to bring order to her chaotic library of magic.When a mysterious dark wizard arrives at her castle, Saskia hires him as her new librarian on the spot. “Fabian” is sweet and a little nerdy, and his requests seem a little strange – what in the name of Divine Elva is a fountain pen? – but he’s getting the job done. And if he writes her flirtatious poetry and his innocent touch makes her skin singe, well…Little does Saskia know that the "wizard" she’s falling for is actually an Imperial archduke in disguise, with no magical training whatsoever. On the run, with perilous secrets on his trail and a fast growing yearning for the wicked sorceress, he's in danger from her enemies and her newfound allies, too. When his identity is finally revealed, will their love save or doom each other?“Stephanie Burgis is a fresh new voice and I can’t wait to see what she does next.” —Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling authorAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Prince of Darkness (Dark Protectors)
by Rebecca ZanettiUnknown to humans, beyond daylight lies a world of intoxicating darkness where deadly creatures prowl with insatiable desires and unbelievable power: vampires, demons, witches, shifters. When vulnerable humans find themselves thrust into that realm, they&’ll never be the same. . . In the aftermath of war, a fragile peace hovers between the Kurjan nation and the Dark Protector coalition. Yet amid labyrinthine politics and intrigue, Vero Phoenix, a Kurjan, stands apart. He has lived devoid of legacy or lineage—until the day he backed his newfound brother as king, putting himself into the treacherous position of enforcer and shield. Yet there is another thorn in his side, no less vexing, undeniably captivating—and all-too-human . . . Lyrica Graves was once ensnared by Kurjan captors and now embodies defiance and freedom as she guides other women to independence and modernity. She is particularly amused—and breathtakingly challenged—by her battles with Vero. But their clashing also belies a sizzling connection, a dark attraction between supernatural and fully human that threatens their chosen destinies and makes them a target for far too many bloodthirsty enemies . . .
10 Dates to Your Soulmate: A Celebrity Matchmaker's Guide from First Swipe to Forever
by Christie KederianSay goodbye to ghosting, gaslighting, games, and guilt from past mistakes in dating relationships. 10 Dates to Your Soulmate uncovers how you can get from a first date to knowing someone is your soulmate in 10 dates or less.Finding forever love doesn't have to feel impossible. 10 Dates to Your Soulmate is a road map that gets you past first dates, providing practical dating tips and strategies, as well as insightful questions and observations to help you not only identify a good partner, but also recognize your own roadblocks to love (and move past them once and for all).In this book, relationship therapist and celebrity matchmaker Dr. Christie Kederian presents a research-backed and proven step-by-step process that will help you:Get clear about who you are, what you're looking for, and your expectations for a relationshipEvaluate your past and understand how previous relationships may be holding you back from creating love with someone newExplore attachment wounds, fears, and vulnerabilities that often come to the surface early in a relationshipIdentify common self-protective strategies that are no longer helping you and distinguish trauma responses from true red flagsAnd, after 10 dates, help you understand how to approach the future of the relationship with confidence and clarity Learning about someone's character is a lifetime endeavor, but in knowing how to ask the right questions and show up authentically, you will more quickly--and less painfully--grow a deeper relationship with your date and with yourself.
13 Days of Summer
by Stephanie Kate StrohmThis unforgettable and fun novel follows three best friends and one hot hitchhiker entering their summer road trip era, it's all about that reputation. . . It&’s the summer after senior year of high school for Carson, Noemi, and Eleanor, and they intend to live it up while they can. What could be more epic than a cross-country road trip to see Taylor Swift in concert? Along the way, the friends pick up a mysterious and charming guy who is stranded at a rest stop (is that a James Dean daydream look in his eyes?). As she and Carson hit it off, Carson gets a crash course in love-at-first sight. But as attractions grow, so, too, do tensions among the friends. Will the group make it to the concert with relationships intact? Or is there too much bad blood? At its core, a novel about the power and possibility of friendships, sprinkled with just enough romance and set against the ultimate summer playlist, this lighthearted read is both a quintessential teen romance and coming-of-age novel that will stay with readers long after Taylor sings her last note.
32 Days in May: A Novel
by Betty Corrello"[A] deeply emotional tour de force...Readers with chronic illnesses will feel especially seen—and anyone who values resilient heroines is sure to root for Nadia." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)Return to the Jersey Shore with a new romance by Summertime Punchline author Betty Corrello in which a young woman recently diagnosed with lupus attempts a no-strings fling with a former television star. "Laugh-out-loud funny, deeply sexy, and heartbreakingly real... It's a total knockout." —LEX CROUCHER, New York Times bestselling authorNadia Fabiola wants to lose herself in Evergreen—the Jersey Shore town where she grew up vacationing with her family—and never look back at her glamorous, gainfully employed former self. After a shocking lupus diagnosis turned her life upside down, she’s desperate for a sense of control over her body, her life, and her mental health. Nadia plans on keeping her life small and boring, while continuing to ignore her sister’s relentless questioning.Nadia’s sister isn’t the only person worried about her. When her rheumatologist not-so-subtly sets her up with his infamous former-actor cousin, Marco Antoniou, Nadia is skeptical. But Marco is gorgeous—despite carrying his own baggage from a very public burnout. After a messy (but fun) first date, they decide that a May-long fling could be just what the doctor ordered: no commitment, no strings, just one month of escape.Their undeniable chemistry starts to feel a lot like something more and while Marco pulls Nadia deeper into his life, she is dead set on keeping her diagnosis from him. But there are only so many days in May, and only so much pretending she can do. As the stress of their whirlwind romance takes its toll on Nadia’s health, she’s forced to decide if a chance at love is worth the risk of trusting someone new.Travel from the Jersey Shore to Rome and back in this delightfully funny, beautifully honest exploration of love, intimacy, and vulnerability while living with a chronic illness. "[S]exy, funny, messy, and heartfelt to boot. You need this on your shelves and in your heart.” — SHIRLENE OBUOBI, author of Between Friends and Lovers?
831 Stories: Three e-book bundle including Big Fan, Hardly Strangers, and Comedic Timing (831 Stories)
by Alexandra Romanoff A.C. Robinson Upasna BarathRead for Pleasure: Three Romance Novellas from 831 Stories Dive into a collection that celebrates romance in all its sexy, exhilarating, and sometimes messy forms. These three captivating novellas from 831 Stories bring smart writing, sophisticated characters, and steamy plots to the forefront. Whether it&’s navigating political intrigue alongside pop stardom, having a life-changing encounter with an electrifying stranger over the course of a single night, or finding connection in the chaos of New York City&’s creative scene, this omnibus edition promises to charm and delight. BIG FAN A political strategist, recovering from her ex-husband&’s high-profile sex scandal that nearly derailed her career, hears from an unexpected figure from her past: her teenage boy band crush. Torn between ambition and the allure of realizing a long-running fantasy, she must decide if she can risk revisiting the spotlight.. &“Big Fan serves up political intrigue with a side of spine-tingling romance.&” — Vogue &“It sparkles with wit—pair it with a good glass of prosecco and prepare to get lost in this smart, sexy novel.&” — Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Once More with Feeling and Funny You Should Ask HARDLY STRANGERS When Shera&’s night takes an unexpected turn with the mischievous frontman of an Irish punk band, sparks fly and hearts collide in ways she never could have imagined. Over a single unforgettable evening, she must figure out if she can let down her guard without letting go of herself. &“Fresh, hot, and really f*cking fun. A vibrant portrait of what it&’s like to be young and pursuing a relationship in Los Angeles—or anywhere.&” —Katrina Leno, author of Everything All at Once and Summer of Salt &“This is the exact sort of romance novel I've been looking for: one that hinges on two adults who are messy and a little sloppy but evolving and trying to be better—but keyword: adults..&” —Allison P. Davis, features writer for New York magazine COMEDIC TIMING Moving to New York City was supposed to be Naina&’s fresh start, but the city doesn&’t exactly embrace her with open arms, and it&’s not until she meets an aspiring filmmaker and potential collaborator that she starts to feel at home. But is this a professional connection or a romantic one? And does being open to something more with him mean compromising her sexual identity and ambitions? "I&’ve never read a story that so deftly captures the beauty and overwhelm of expansive attraction." —Haley Jakobson, author of Old Enough, a NYT Editors' Choice &“A raw depiction of romance and friendship, featuring all the complexity of navigating sex and love as a bi woman.&” —Kate Goldbeck, author of You, Again
90 Days to Love
by Cassie VeranoWhen a daring travel vlogger impersonates her lookalike to complete a bucket list task at an exclusive resort, she never expects to fall in love with the billionaire owner while hiding behind a web of lies in this twisty romance from USA Today&’s bestselling author Cassie Verano. Anyssa Kelley, a YouTube travel vlogger, is ticking off 30 items to complete before her 30th birthday in 90 days. The most elusive item on her thirty-before-thirty list is to fall in love. Yet, on her quest, she accumulates a string of meaningless affairs and an indiscriminate reputation. Over dinner with a group of travelers at a resort, she meets vineyard owner Camila Martinez, who resembles her strikingly. The two become fast friends when Anyssa learns about Camila&’s dilemma: tour the exclusive invitation-only resort Belle Baie in Mauritius for work research or return home for her father&’s emergency surgery. Piqued by the intrigue of the resort, Anyssa suggests she should go to Mauritius as Camila, promising to complete Camila&’s assignment. Armed with a fake ID, Anyssa heads to Belle Baie, ready to research and tick off the last item on her list...finding a forever love. When she arrives, she meets and clicks with Belle Baie&’s owner, wealthy Colombian real estate mogul, Nazário &“Nazar&” Rivas. As their attraction grows, Nazar is afraid to lose his heart to Anyssa because he trusts no woman after suffering a devastating loss years earlier. But Nazar can&’t deny he&’s falling for her. Only to him, she is Camila. While Anyssa is fearful of revealing the truth, Nazar&’s past comes back to haunt him and threatens to take him away from her forever. Can Anyssa and Nazar survive the damaging impact of their realities, and will their deceptive ways destroy their love connection?
93 Days
by Eve MortonEthan doesn't want to push anyone, especially his wife Angie, to do anything they don't want to do. So when 93 days have passed since their first daughter's birth, and he and his wife Angie still haven't had sex, he's fine with it. Really.But when Angie drops hints that she's more than ready -- and Ethan still ignores them -- they both must confront what is actually going on if they want to be parents as well as lovers all over again. Can they survive the transition? When they do meet again, alone and with a night free from the baby, will it be the same? Moreover, do they want it to be?
A Better Nightmare
by Megan FreemanIf the entire world believes in a lie, does that make it the truth? A dark and absorbing allegory for the power that young people possess in their bones to change things that feel far bigger than them, A Better Nightmare is a whirlwind adventure -- a story of friendship, romance, and a radical crusade for one group of teens to fight for their right to feel. Emily Emerson is nearly sixteen, finally a senior at the Wildsmoor Facility. But so is Meera, isn’t she? Meera, who is nineteen and has been a senior for as long as Emily can remember? Here, the students live each day as shadows, one day blurring into the next, hardly aware of life passing them by while the symptoms of the Grimm Cross Syndrome that afflicts them all is trained out of them. Rules. Order. Repetition. Medication.Emily was eight when she started showing signs of the disease. Odd dreams, hallucinations – impossible things that happened around her. Unconscious thoughts that could be set free into the world—flowers that covered the house, thick like a forest and sowed with nothing more than her unconscious thoughts. It was beautiful until it turned evil, when Emily did her first bad thing and found herself here. Now, she’ll do anything to get better and get back to her life. She’ll be more quiet and obedient than everyone else.Until she meets Emir.Emir isn’t like the other kids at Wildsmoor. He’s quicker and livelier. He says things that he shouldn’t – dangerous things. Emir is electric, magnetic in more ways than Emily can know.When Emir introduces her to The Cure, a secret society for kids who believe that The Grimm isn’t a disease at all, but a gift, Emily starts to wake up, and so do her strange abilities. The outcome is a dream come true. But sometimes the best dreams and the worst nightmares have the same people in them.
A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex
by Morgan CutlipTransform your marriage and enjoy your spouse again when you share the mental load and end the cycle of stress and resentment.Relationship expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip helps couples view the mental load--the endless and mostly invisible work of managing a household and family--as a shared enemy to conquer versus a problem they have with each other, offering practical solutions for navigating the most common pain points couples struggle with.Usually a few years after &“I do&”—once the reality of family life hits—many couples find themselves at each other's throats because they don't know how to navigate the mental and emotional work of managing a household together. They worry that they'll always be fighting about who should do the dishes or pick up the balloons for the party, but don't know how to begin talking about their frustrations without pointing fingers.In A Better Share, Dr. Morgan Cutlip offers you practical advice that goes beyond getting your spouse to pick up the slack and focuses on the unique perspectives and experiences of each partner, enabling both of you to feel seen and heard. She helps you leave behind resentment and anxiety and begin to:Understand why the mental load primarily falls on women and how it impacts sexual desireShare perspectives, expectations, ownership, and accountabilityUse actionable plans for divvying up tasks and teaching the next generation how to share the mental load Through research and stories based on real couples, A Better Share guides you out of the endless stress and resentment cycle and into a relationship where sharing is caring, having fun together is a priority, and great sex isn't a thing of the past.
A Blessing in Disguise: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Ciara KnightCan one sweet little girl Remind them what matters most? Closed-off, workaholic Hudson Kenmore is shocked to discover his grandmother willed her property jointly to him and her caretaker, Juniper Keller. The single mother struggles to trust the childhood crush who once broke her heart, especially when her daughter, Gracie, bonds with him. But working together on renovations to turn the farm into a horse therapy program stirs up old feelings. Can a special little girl and her mother chisel through Hudson&’s hardened heart and change his mind about a future he&’s never allowed himself to want? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
A Bridge in Glass
by Derek SowersAaron Hayes and Drummer Foss have been happily together for ten years when they discover a mysterious device in a San Francisco alley. It unexpectedly sends Drummer back in time twenty years. He takes the opportunity to stop the abusive relationship that’s haunted Aaron before it can start. But what consequences will his interference have on future events?Trapped in the past, Drummer begins a relationship with the younger Aaron as the scientist tries to decipher the enigmatic “needle” and send Drummer back to his own time. Lines begin to blur between the men as they are now versus their counterparts in the future, and events make them question destiny and free will. Drummer is convinced that drastic steps are the only way to preserve the integrity of their timeline and salvage their future love, while Aaron is no longer sure which Drummer holds his heart. Can he bring their two futures together before everything unravels? A Bridge in Glass is a story of fate and purpose, loss and discovery, the real and the intangible, the abstract and the absolute.
A Broken Spirit (Craft Blessed)
by AR BryantAsyl&’s life shattered the day of his Awakening, when he should have received his Craft from the goddess but was labeled a Void and cast aside by his own family instead. Now, years later, he's survived the unthinkable and carved out a quiet existence—until Lord Kende Ruvyn enters his life. Fated by destiny, the connection between them is undeniable, but Asyl&’s haunted past makes him wary of trust, love, and hope. As they navigate their bond, dark secrets of betrayal, pain, and a twisted conspiracy against Voids threaten their fragile relationship. With enemies closing in, Asyl must face his deepest fears and unlock a power he never knew he had to protect the man who swore never to abandon him. A thrilling tale of love, redemption, and magic, A Broken Spirit will sweep you into a world where fate may be the only thing that can heal a broken soul.
A Charming Touch of Tarot (The Gin & Tarot Club)
by Melissa HoltzFour friends discover that their new magical skills may not be enough to save them from a stalker hell-bent on turning their lives upside down.Alyssa, Nina, Lanie, and Corinne's friendship is being put to the test. With Nina's marriage falling apart, Lanie acting distant, Alyssa's new romance, and no one quite trusting Corinne, this may be more than their bond can take. But when Nina appears at Alyssa's door, and confesses not just a decades-old secret, but a newfound magical power, the friends know that the only way to face this is together.Someone has been blackmailing Nina for years, but lately the threats to reveal her secret have changed to threats on her life, and on the lives of those she loves. With Alyssa contacting ghosts for insight and Nina getting used to her telepathy skills, they dash from city to city to track down the threat. There's someone out there that will go to any lengths to keep their control over Nina, and it will take all four friends to get out of this without ruining, or losing, their lives. But with the strength of their friendship—and a little help from the beyond—these women are out to prove they're not to be messed with.
A Circle of Uncommon Witches: A Novel
by Paige Crutcher"A mind-bending, heart-wrenching adventure to unravel a curse as intricate as any lacework. Unforgettable!" - Ava Morgyn, author of The Bane WitchA witch generationally cursed to never find true love sets out to break the spell cast on her family, and must team up with the last person who wants to help her – the witch who set the curse in the first place.Doreen MacKinnon is doomed to die of a broken heart - if she can’t break the centuries old curse placed on her family.Three hundred years ago, Ambrose MacDonald, a powerful male witch, fell in love with a MacKinnon. And when the MacKinnon witches forbade him from seeing his love, by secretly hiding her away, he retaliated by cursing the family and its future generations to never find love. But it wasn’t without a cost. Now, Ambrose is imprisoned by those same witches, trapped in a tempest and doomed to outlive everyone he has ever loved.But Doreen isn’t like the other MacKinnon witches. As the 13th generation of the MacKinnon line, Doreen is one of the most powerful witches in centuries… and one of the loneliest. So when she discovers where Ambrose has been trapped, she releases him to help her break the curse, once and for all. Ambrose agrees to help, but with his own motive: vengeance. He plans to use her as bait to enact his revenge on her family. Together, they enter a series of trials, which take them to a castle in Scotland, off a cliff, and into a world beyond their wildest dreams. As they work together, sparks start to fly, but soon Doreen must choose how far she is willing to go to break the curse, and what she's willing to sacrifice.Paige Crutcher's A Circle of Uncommon Witches is a story of adventure, romance, and destiny, that asks: is true love worth the cost?
A Crown So Silver (Fair Folk #2)
by Lyra SeleneThe second installment in Lyra Selene's international bestselling series, A Crown So Silver, is set during a deadly trial on a mysterious snowy island ruled by a trickster king. The prize: a chance for vengeance. After her sacrifice on the Ember Moon, Fia is flush with powerful magic and eager to rush into battle against her murderous sister, Eala. However, Fia&’s new husband Irian suggests they bide their time and retreat to the Silver Isle, a snowy island at the edge of the fae world. Ruled by the cunning smith-king, the Silver Isle proves far from a safe haven. Fia and Irian become embroiled in the Tournament of Kings competing for a magical forging of immense power. Their relationship will be put to the test as they navigate their conflicting motivations, shifting allegiances, and ancient magic. With the end of the tournament looming and Eala&’s threat growing, Fia must decide just how much she&’s willing to sacrifice to defeat her sister.
A Crown So Silver: the Spellbinding Number One Sunday Times Bestseller (The Fair Folk Trilogy #2)
by Lyra Selene'A tale to savour and devour, one that gleams like starlight and cuts like a sword' Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals, on A Feather So Black On a mysterious snowy island ruled by a trickster king where magic comes at a price, a deadly trial commences. The prize: a chance for vengeance. A Crown So Silver is the second book in Lyra Selene's Number One Sunday Times bestselling Fair Folk trilogy, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Fourth Wing.After her sacrifice on the Ember Moon, Fia is flush with powerful magic and eager to rush into battle against her murderous sister, Eala. However, Fia's new husband Irian suggests they bide their time and retreat to the Silver Isle, a snowy island at the edge of the fae world.Ruled by the cunning smith-king, the Silver Isle proves far from a safe haven. Fia and Irian become embroiled in the Tournament of Kings competing for a magical forging of immense power. Fia and Irian's relationship will be put to the test as they navigate their conflicting motivations, shifting allegiances and ancient magic.With the end of the tournament looming and Eala's threat growing, Fia must decide just how much she's willing to sacrifice to defeat her sister.Praise for the Fair Folk trilogy:'Dark and dangerous and teeming with romance, A Feather So Black is an exhilarating adventure that walks the edge of a blade. Truly enchanting' Rachel Gillig, NYT bestselling author of One Dark Window, on A Feather So Black 'Darkly enchanting and beautifully written, A Feather So Black is the perfect mix of atmospheric fantasy, heart-stopping action, and delicious romance' Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars, on A Feather So Black 'Opulent and scorching, A Feather So Black transcends the genres of romance and fantasy into a tale that is timeless, blood-spattered, and rich with longing and magic' Roshani Chokshi, author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, on A Feather So Black 'Immersive world building, whimsical prose, gripping adventure, and heart stopping romance, A Feather So Black will definitely be a new romantasy favourite!' A.K. Mulford, author of The High Mountain Court, on A Feather So Black 'With a breathtaking, sizzling romance, A Feather So Black weaves a twisted fairy tale of thorns and teeth' K.M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies 'By turns seductive and heart breaking, this enthralling journey heralds a new era of fantasy' Breanne Randall, author of the Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic, on A Feather So Black 'Lyra Selene's writing is a feast for the senses, made of velvet and wild vines and moonlight' Ryan Graudin, award winning author of Wolf By Wolf, on A Feather So Black
A Crown So Silver: the Spellbinding Number One Sunday Times Bestseller (The Fair Folk Trilogy #2)
by Lyra Selene'A tale to savour and devour, one that gleams like starlight and cuts like a sword' Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals, on A Feather So Black On a mysterious snowy island ruled by a trickster king where magic comes at a price, a deadly trial commences. The prize: a chance for vengeance. A Crown So Silver is the second book in Lyra Selene's Number One Sunday Times bestselling Fair Folk trilogy, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Fourth Wing.After her sacrifice on the Ember Moon, Fia is flush with powerful magic and eager to rush into battle against her murderous sister, Eala. However, Fia's new husband Irian suggests they bide their time and retreat to the Silver Isle, a snowy island at the edge of the fae world.Ruled by the cunning smith-king, the Silver Isle proves far from a safe haven. Fia and Irian become embroiled in the Tournament of Kings competing for a magical forging of immense power. Fia and Irian's relationship will be put to the test as they navigate their conflicting motivations, shifting allegiances and ancient magic.With the end of the tournament looming and Eala's threat growing, Fia must decide just how much she's willing to sacrifice to defeat her sister.Praise for the Fair Folk trilogy:'Dark and dangerous and teeming with romance, A Feather So Black is an exhilarating adventure that walks the edge of a blade. Truly enchanting' Rachel Gillig, NYT bestselling author of One Dark Window, on A Feather So Black 'Darkly enchanting and beautifully written, A Feather So Black is the perfect mix of atmospheric fantasy, heart-stopping action, and delicious romance' Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars, on A Feather So Black 'Opulent and scorching, A Feather So Black transcends the genres of romance and fantasy into a tale that is timeless, blood-spattered, and rich with longing and magic' Roshani Chokshi, author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, on A Feather So Black 'Immersive world building, whimsical prose, gripping adventure, and heart stopping romance, A Feather So Black will definitely be a new romantasy favourite!' A.K. Mulford, author of The High Mountain Court, on A Feather So Black 'With a breathtaking, sizzling romance, A Feather So Black weaves a twisted fairy tale of thorns and teeth' K.M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies 'By turns seductive and heart breaking, this enthralling journey heralds a new era of fantasy' Breanne Randall, author of the Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic, on A Feather So Black 'Lyra Selene's writing is a feast for the senses, made of velvet and wild vines and moonlight' Ryan Graudin, award winning author of Wolf By Wolf, on A Feather So Black
A Curse Carved in Bone: Book Two of the Saga of the Unfated (Saga of the Unfated)
by Danielle L. JensenA shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy—and to overcome the betrayal of the man who broke her heart—in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. <p> The secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that will see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland’s greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future—the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn’s betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland’s Unfated—children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart. <p> As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them? <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
A Curse for the Homesick: A Novel
by Laura Brooke RobsonOn Stenland, there comes a time known as skeld season: when a woman can wake with three black lines on her forehead, the mark of a skeld, and turn anyone she sees to stone. Skeld season comes around without warning, and while each only lasts three months, the people skelds turn to stone are very much dead. That&’s how Tess&’s mother killed Soren&’s parents. Maybe for this reason alone, Tess and Soren should not have fallen in love. Since the time her mother was a skeld, Tess has wanted to leave Stenland, to run from the windswept island, from her family and friends. She is unwilling to bear the responsibility of one day killing anyone, let alone someone she loves. Soren, though, has always been determined to stay, to live out his life in the only place he&’s ever known as home, even if that life could be cut short. They cannot see eye to eye—and yet, they cannot stay apart. She tries to come back for him. He tries to leave for her. But can your love for one person outweigh everything else? And how do you decide how much you&’re willing to risk, if it might mean destroying someone else in the process? Laura Brooke Robson has crafted a fascinating story about the choices we make, the responsibilities we carry, and the ambiguities of regret.