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The Queen's Squadron
by R. M. MeluchFROM THE BEGINNING, WAR WAS INEVITABLE The immortals had ruled for far too long. Those who had served them and lived on other worlds were not complaining, but the free mortals claimed they had a star empire of their own, and no desire to become someone else's pets or servants. Despite all this, only minor skirmishes had occurred, quickly ended by the Queen's Squadron, pilots of the only faster-than-light ships in existence, and guardians of all the worlds that belonged to the immortals. But now the free mortals had come up with their perfect strategy for destroying the "gods." And all that stood between the immortals and doom was one of their own-the last surviving truthspeaker-ready to throw away her immortality, and the men and women of the Queen's Squadron, ready to challenge the very heart of a sun in the defense of their people....
The Queen's Triumph (Rogue Queen #3)
by Jessie MihalikQueen Samara Rani knows she’s likely walking into a trap, but agreeing to meet with Commander Adams is the fastest way to get within striking distance of the Quint Confederacy’s biggest traitor and her sworn enemy. Adams attacked her home and destroyed her ship, and if he’s not stopped, he will ruin the tentative peace between the Kos Empire and the Quint Confederacy—and Samara’s chance at future with Emperor Valentin Kos.Samara is determined to serve up some well-deserved payback, but she is no longer a lone assassin, and despite her protests, her friends and allies refuse to let her undertake such a perilous mission without them. Even Valentin, usually the voice of reason, refuses to stay behind. Samara is loath to put her friends in danger, and taking a team carries its own risks, so she makes plans to keep them safe, no matter what the cost.When Adams threatens that safety, and everything she holds dear, Samara vows to show him exactly how she earned her deadly reputation—and why one should never cross the Rogue Queen.
The Queen's Weapons (Black Jewels #11)
by Anne BishopEnter the dark and sensual realms of the Black Jewels, a world where power always has a price, in this sweeping story in the New York Times bestselling fantasy saga. They are Warlord Princes, men born to serve and protect. They are the Queen's Weapons, men born to destroy the Queen's enemies--no matter what face that enemy wears. Daemonar Yaslana knows how to be bossy yet supportive--traits he shares with his father, the Demon Prince, and his uncle, the High Lord of Hell. Within his generation of the family, he assumes the role of protector, supporting his sister Titian&’s artistic efforts and curbing his cousin Jaenelle Saetien&’s more adventurous ideas. But when a young Eyrien Queen, someone Titian thought was a friend, inflicts an emotional wound, Daemonar's counterattack brings him under the tutelage of Witch, the Queen whose continued existence is known only to a select few. As Daemonar is confronted by troubling changes within and around the family, he sees warnings that a taint in the Blood might be reappearing. Daemonar, along with his father and uncle, must uncover the source of a familiar evil--and Daemon Sadi, the High Lord of Hell, may be forced into making a terrible choice.
Queensblade (Heirs to Byzantium #3)
by Susan ShwartzThe time for the transfer of power from one generation to the next has come. The rites require Queen Olwen to kill herself with the Queensblade in order to ensure the bounty of the kingdom. First, the Princess, Olwen's daughter Gwenlliant, must discover the powers in order to inherit the crown and the kingdom, for only in Gwenlliant rests the power to bring back the bounty of the land and the kingdom of the ages. Gwenlliant must go forth from the Isles of Mist to the shores of Byzantium in order to discover her ancient birthright. Attacked along the way by the assassins of the spirit of darkness and nearly becoming a sacrifice in the dark and bloody vaults of the Stone King, Gwenlliant must overcome hardship and steal her way to succession for only then will her kingdom survive.
Queenslayer: Queenslayer (Spellslinger #5)
by Sebastien de CastellA failed mage learns that just because he's not the chosen one it doesn't mean he can't be a hero in the fifth book of an adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell.Kellen Argos is an outlaw spellslinger with a bad reputation, a long list of enemies, and zero luck. When he accidently smears blood on the Daroman flag, he's dragged before the queen to be executed for his act of treason. Face-to-face with the young monarch, Kellen is offered a chance to save himself. If he can defeat the queen at a game of cards, he'll walk free...if not, his life is forfeit. But what begins as a game reveals a conspiracy against the queen's life. And now, Kellen is not only playing for his own freedom, but also for the future of an empire.Spellslinger SeriesSpellslingerShadowblackCharmcasterSoulbinderQueenslayerFor more from Sebastien de Castell, check out:The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Thronespan
Queerwolf
by Rob RosenWhen you wake up on a ferry, naked, in a pool of blood, there’s nowhere else to go but up. Up, that is, into the arms of your hunky upstairs neighbor. And so starts the comic misadventure of Blake and Ted as they go from San Francisco to Salt Lake City to Las Vegas and back again, collecting their motley wolfpack along the way, not to mention a whole slew of unexpected surprises.Will good win out? Can different really be better? And can the Queerwolf keep his new breed of pack together and alive? Read on to find out, but better leave the doors locked because this pack travels on its stomach ... and you could be next on the menu!
Quel Momento nel Tempo: Una romantica avventura nel tempo di Deb Stover
by Deb StoverDescrizione del libro: Una brutta giornata? O l'avventura di una vita...? Abbandonata in una baita tra le Montagne Rocciose, la parrucchiera Jackie Clarke si chiede se una brutta giornata possa peggiorare dopo che il suo disonesto amante Lama lesta se ne va con la sua auto, i suoi soldi e la sua dignità. La sua risposta arriva quando una bufera di neve la blocca in una città fantasma, poi un inferno ardente e un dipinto osceno la riportano indietro nel 1891, dove viene scambiata per la famosa cantante di saloon, Lolita Belle. Cole Morrison è un padre single e un riluttante cercatore d'oro diventato rapitore. La disperazione lo costringe a partecipare alla battaglia tra saloon di città minerarie in guerra per Lolita Belle. Perché qualcuno dovrebbe volere quella rossa impertinente? Non riesce a cantare una melodia come si deve, ma Lolita che si chiama Jackie potrebbe essere la risposta a tutti i suoi sogni... Jackie sta ancora vivendo una brutta giornata...? O quel minatore dal cuore d'oro sarà il suo trattamento termale per una vita intera...?
Quello che lui desidera -Il secondo libro di “La saga di Luna” -
by Angela Violet HazeUna proposta complessa… La sua offerta potrebbe salvare tutto quello per cui ho lavorato. In cambio, mi vuole in ogni modo possibile. Una passione inevitabile… La sua determinazione a conquistarmi è innegabile. Il mio desiderio di resistere potrebbe non essere abbastanza per proteggere il mio cuore. Una connessione che è più di quello che sembra… Lui sa qualcosa che io non so. E quando i sogni arrivano, rimango a domandarmi se ho commesso l’errore più grande della mia vita.
Quelque part
by Javier Carretero Chloé RoblesCe livre n’est pas écrit pour vous faire penser, Ni pour vous faire rire, Et encore moins pleurer, Ce livre est écrit pour vous conduire, Jusque dans vos rêves… … Quelque part
"quem Dorme É O Leão"
by T. M. Bilderback Paula Pina Rita MartinsConheça o coronel reformado Quentin James Abernathy, ex-membro das Forças Armadas de Sua Majestade.O coronel Abernathy, um solteirão aposentado, vive agora da sua pensão e da fortuna de família. Já de idade avançada, é membro de um clube prestigiado de cavalheiros, em Londres.Em "Quem Dorme é o Leão", o coronel Abernathy narra uma história a um indivíduo que conheceu no clube e com quem se dá - uma história ocorrida nos idos anos cinquenta do século passado, na antiga colónia britânica da Guiana, na América do Sul, e do seu encontro com um leão.Mas este não é um leão qualquer. É um leão que foi extinto há 10 mil anos!Descubra o que aconteceu naquele passado remoto, nas palavras do coronel, neste empolgante conto de aventuras, de T.M. Bilderback, "Quem Dorme é o Leão"!
Quem É Ele?: O Embuste Negro: Uma Crise de Identidade
by Por Taylor StormSally e Mindy, duas corretoras de imóveis, estavam andando pelo estacionamento do centro comercial em busca do carro que Mindy estacionara horas atrás, mas não estava em lugar nenhum. Mindy se irritou quando percebeu que as pessoas que roubaram seu carro agora podiam descobrir onde ela vive pelas informações do seguro que estavam no lado de dentro. Além disso, também havia documentos de seus clientes dentro do carro. Por isso, começou a se preocupar sobre o que fazer em seguida.
La quema de Cíbola (The Expanse #Volumen 4)
by James S.A. CoreyLa novela en la que se basa la cuarta temporada de la serie de TV The Expanse. Las puertas han abierto el camino a miles de nuevos mundos y la fiebre de la colonización se ha desatado. Los colonos buscan una nueva vida lejos de los planetas natales de la humanidad. Ilo, la primera colonia humana en esta gran nueva frontera, nace entre sangre y fuego. Los colonos independientes se sublevan contra el poder arrollador de una nave colonial corporativa, cargados únicamente con su determinación, su valor y las habilidades adquiridas en las largas guerras en casa. Científicos inocentes mueren masacrados tratando de estudiar el funcionamiento de un mundo nuevo y extraño. James Holden y el resto de la tripulación de su pequeña nave son enviados para sembrar la paz en plena guerra y el sentido común en mitad del caos. Sin embargo, cuanto Holden más analiza la situación, más se convence deque la misión estaba destinada a fracasar. Los susurros de un hombre muerto le recuerdan que la gran civilización galáctica que antaño existió en esas tierras ha desaparecido. Y que algo acabó con ella. La crítica ha dicho:«Hacía tiempo que no leía una space opera tan buena.»George R.R. Martin «El equivalente en ciencia ficción a Canción de hielo y fuego.»NPR Books «Así es como se supone que debería ser el futuro.»Wall Street Journal «Magnífico... Una aventura a seguir.»Washington Post
Quench the Fire
by J. M. SnyderInTo Love a GodGreek god Hephaestus finds his world -- and his mind and body -- set aflame by a minor water god named Aean.In this follow-up story, Aean interrupts his celestial lover in the one place where Hephaestus is most powerful: his forge. Though busy with work, Hephaestus doesn't mind the interruption, and when Aean suggests a reversal of their usual roles -- this time with him on the receiving end of Hephaestus's attentions -- the smith hurries to comply.To learn more about how seasoned lovers Hephaestus and Aean meet, be sure to check out the prequel!
Quenched in Blood (Dreamspun Beyond #32)
by Ari McKayAsheville ArcanaWill love mean rebirth… or death? In the course of his work with the Asheville Paranormal Council, reclusive three-hundred-year-old vampire Julian Schaden discovers young Thomas Carter, the heir to a long line of demon hunters—a legacy Thomas knows nothing about. He also knows nothing about the supernatural world or the danger he’s in. As Julian convinces him and later agrees to train Thomas to use his abilities, he struggles against unexpected feelings. Thomas is too young and innocent to become involved with Julian, but opposites attract, and this is one battle Julian is fated to lose…. Julian and Thomas grow closer as the demonic menace advances. A prophecy from a dying mage comes with a bleak warning: to save Thomas’s life, Julian might have to give up the only man he’s ever loved.
Querzol the Swamp Monster: Series 23 Book 1 (Beast Quest #115)
by Adam BladeBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.The kingdom of Avantia is shocked by the return of the king's brother, Prince Angelo, believed killed in battle many years ago. But when he banishes Tom and Elenna from Avantia they travel to the Wildlands in search of the truth about Prince Angelo. First of all they must tackle Querzol, a man-eating mangrove tree! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Shattered Kingdom series - don't miss out! Querzol the Swamp Monster; Krotax the Tusked Destroyer; Torka the Sky Snatcher; Xerkan the Shape Stealer.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Querzol the Swamp Monster: Series 23 Book 1 (Beast Quest)
by Adam BladeBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!The kingdom of Avantia is shocked by the return of the king's brother, Prince Angelo, believed killed in battle many years ago. But when he banishes Tom and Elenna from Avantia they travel to the Wildlands in search of the truth about Prince Angelo. First of all they must tackle Querzol, a man-eating mangrove tree! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don't miss out!
The Quest
by Mary AbshireRetribution. At any cost. Now that she knows her name and what she is, she wants justice for everything she’s lost. Though her memories elude her, she takes a job for a half-demon Senator and, aided by werewolves from a local clan, intends to uncover evidence that will convict the Senator of more than thirty murders. Getting to the Senator and finding the necessary evidence is more difficult than she anticipates, especially when there is a bounty for her death. If that were not enough, the vampire who stole her memories returns and reveals unexpected truths. But she’s not going to let anything stop her. Not a sadistic assassin or a servant or Lucifer. Not even her ex-lover, the vampire God of the Underworld. Nothing will stop her from claiming retribution…even if the price is her life.
The Quest
by Mary AbshireProject Eve, #2 Retribution. At any cost. Now that she knows her name and what she is, she wants justice for everything she's lost. Though her memories elude her, she takes a job for a half-demon Senator and, aided by werewolves from a local clan, intends to uncover evidence that will convict the Senator of more than thirty murders. Getting to the Senator and finding the necessary evidence is more difficult than she anticipates, especially when there is a bounty for her head. If that were not enough, the vampire who stole her memories returns and reveals unexpected truths. But she's not going to let anything stop her. Not a sadistic assassin or a servant of Lucifer. Not even her ex-lover, vampire God of the Underworld, who turned her. Nothing will stop her from claiming retribution...even if the price is her life.74,000 Words
The Quest (Warriors for the Light #3)
by Lindsay MckennaDeath divided them. . . until a desperate mission to conquer the dark lord reunited them For renowned archaeologist Kendra Johnson, working with her former lover, now her rival, was inconceivable. Nolan Galloway had betrayed her during a gruesome tragedy. And yet, born with the Vesica Piscis birthmark, the two were chosen for their special skills. . . and destined to join forces once again. Nolan had never stopped loving his ex-fiancÉe. Teaming with her on this dangerous assignment tested his restraint. Above all, he had to protect her, as their enemy was hot on their heels. On the hunt for the emerald sphere, they had to believe in the power of good. . . and love.
The Quest: The Egyptian Series 4 (The Egyptian Series #4)
by Wilbur SmithThe fourth book in the epic Egyptian seriesThe fourth book in the epic Egyptian series 'She is omnivorous. No matter age or appearance, physical frailty or imperfection. It is not their flesh that feeds her appetites, but their souls. she devours the young and old, men and women. She leaves only a desiccated husk.' An unspeakable evil. An impossible gift. Renowned magus Taita is now over a hundred years old, and has ascended to a new level of wisdom and understanding about his world. But he must prepare himself for the greatest threat Egypt has ever faced: the great plagues and the fair of the Nile, brought about by the fire witch Eos, an ancient force of sheer evil. Taita must risk his soul to battle against Eos, or his homeland and everything he has ever loved will be lost forever. But there are other reasons for Taita to fight -- since success could also mean rewards he could never have thought possible...
The Quest
by Heather StrangThink true love and spirituality can’t be hot? Think again. For 30-year-old Kathryn Casey, merging the two has developed into a lifelong quest. A mind-blowing psychic prophecy sends Kathryn on a journey that melds meditation and wine, the Amazon and New Zealanders, hot sex and dark chocolate, and psychic healings complete with strappy sandals. The Quest delves into the core of one woman’s search for great love. This novel follows Kathryn throughout rainy Portland, OR, as she attempts to capture what she desires most, while avoiding the treacherous pitfalls of self-sabotage. When Kathryn assumes she’s found "The One” prophesized to enter her life, the Universe works tirelessly to bring her experiences and synchronicities that force her to think for herself. Along the way, she’s visited by new and old friends alike who remind her that finding "The One” requires deeper insight into the self. Armed with this knowledge, Kathryn makes a shocking discovery that forces her to reconsider everything she thought to be true - from her lifelong quest to her desire to bypass motherhood.
The Quest
by Heather StrangThink true love and spirituality can't be hot? Think again.For 30-year-old Kathryn Casey, merging the two has developed into a lifelong quest. A mind-blowing psychic prophecy sends Kathryn on a journey that melds meditation and wine, the Amazon and New Zealanders, hot sex and dark chocolate, and psychic healings complete with strappy sandals.The Quest delves into the core of one woman's search for great love. This novel follows Kathryn throughout rainy Portland, OR, as she attempts to capture what she desires most, while avoiding the treacherous pitfalls of self-sabotage.When Kathryn assumes she's found "The One" prophesized to enter her life, the Universe works tirelessly to bring her experiences and synchronicities that force her to think for herself. Along the way, she's visited by new and old friends alike who remind her that finding "The One" requires deeper insight into the self. Armed with this knowledge, Kathryn makes a shocking discovery that forces her to reconsider everything she thought to be true - from her lifelong quest to her desire to bypass motherhood.
The Quest Begins: Honor Among Thieves) (Pictureback(R))
by Alan BatsonThis storybook is based on the film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves – in theaters March 3, 2023!Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is an upcoming high-fantasy heist film based on the popular role-playing game! Co-written and co-directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Game Night), and produced by Jeremy Latcham (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Guardians of the Galaxy), the film stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, and Sophia Lillis. Kids ages 3 to 7 will love this storybook based on the film!
The Quest Begins (Seekers #1)
by Erin HunterThree bears . . . one destinyFrom the author of the nationally bestselling Warriors books comes a brand-new animal fantasy series. Three young bears from different species--black, polar, and grizzly--are separated from their families when they are just young cubs. They find themselves brought together on a perilous journey. Fate is about to change all these bears lives forever, setting their paws on a path toward a future they cannot yet imagine . . .
The Quest Begins (Seekers #1)
by Erin HunterThree bears . . . one destiny From the author of the nationally bestselling Warriors books comes a brand-new animal fantasy series. Three young bears from different species--black, polar, and grizzly--are separated from their families when they are just young cubs. They find themselves brought together on a perilous journey. Fate is about to change all these bears lives forever, setting their paws on a path toward a future they cannot yet imagine . . .