5/21/2023 0 Comments Gilded Ashes by Rosamund Hodge![]() ![]() ‘‘Tell me about the Devourer,’’ she said. (This is a standalone novel, not part of the Cruel Beauty Universe.) ![]() ![]() Inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, Crimson Bound is an exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption. In a palace built on unbelievable wealth and dangerous secrets, can Rachelle discover the truth and stop the fall of endless night? As the two become unexpected allies, they uncover far-reaching conspiracies, hidden magic, and a love that may be their undoing. When the king orders her to guard his son Armand-the man she hates most-Rachelle forces Armand to help her find the legendary sword that might save their world. Three years later, Rachelle has given her life to serving the realm, fighting deadly creatures in an effort to atone. After an illicit meeting goes dreadfully wrong, Rachelle is forced to make a terrible choice that binds her to the very evil she had hoped to defeat. ![]() But she was also reckless- straying from the forest path in search of a way to free her world from the threat of eternal darkness. When Rachelle was fifteen she was good-apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village from dark magic. Genres & Themes: Young Adult, Fantasy, FairyTales, Dark, Romance ![]()
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![]() It is a tale of love and betrayal, of magic and reveries. Here is one account, pulled down from the many passed down through the ages. ![]() So what of the dark fairy, Maleficent? Why does she curse the innocent princess? What led to her becoming so filled with malice, anger, and hatred? Many tales have tried to explain her motives. ![]() But the power of good endures, as her true love defeats the fire-breathing dragon and awakens the princess with true love's first kiss. Though her three good fairies try to protect her, the princess succumbs to the curse. her finger on a spindle and fall into an eternal sleep. But always the maiden finds out that she is a princess-a princess who has been cursed by a dark fairy to prick. The story has been told many times and in many ways. The tale is told as if it's happening once upon a dream: the lovely maiden meets her handsome prince in the woods. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments Duke of manhattan by louise bay![]() ![]() He might have been mine all this time in between.Now, he's moving back to London and I need to get over him before he gets over here.But how do you forget someone who gave you so much to remember? A stand-alone romance Book Details I might have said yes all those years ago. We broke up and my heart split in two.I haven't seen or spoken to him since he left.If only I'd known that I'd love him this long, this painfully, this desperately. He wanted me to go with him but my life was in London. ![]() He had his pick of women at University, but somehow the laws of nature were defied and we fell crazy in love.After graduation, Joel left to pursue his career in New York. ![]() My mind knows that, but there's no convincing my heart.Guys like Joel weren't supposed to fall for girls like me. She later married (1951) Ian Douglas Campbell, Eleventh Duke of Argyll, ending in a publicized. and I can't give up hope that it might have been true.How long does it take to get over your first love?Eight years should be long enough. Campbell, Louise (Louise Weisbecker, May 30, 1911Nov. I wasn’t sure if she meant it as a compliment, but it sure didn’t sound like one. ![]() A long time ago, Joel Wentworth told me he'd love me for infinity. Duke of Manhattan Author:Louise Bay He’s not used to women saying no to him, Aurora said. Duke of Manhattan by Louise Bay, Mar 14, 2022, Louise Bay edition, hardcover. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments Vampire diaries nightfall![]() ![]() ![]() Condition: Fair Format: Paperback Published: 2009 Hodder Pages: 471. But a darkness is infiltrating the town, and Damon, always the hunter, is now the hunted he becomes the prey of a malevolent creature that can possess him at will, and who desires not just Elena's blood but her death. The Vampire Diaries: The Return : Nightfall L. When Stefan is lured away from Fell's Church, Damon seizes his chance to convince her that he is the brother she is meant to be with. ![]() She has powers and gifts that were bestowed on her in the afterlife. Until a powerful supernatural force pulled her back. Damon, however, is driven by an insatiable desire for power, and wants Elena to rule as his princess. When Elena sacrificed herself to save the two vampire brothers who love herthe handsome, brooding Stefan and the. When Elena sacrificed herself to save the two vampire brothers who love herthe handsome, brooding Stefan and the sleek and dangerous Damonshe was consigned to a fate beyond death. What's more, her blood pulses with an overwhelming and unique force that makes her irresistible to any vampire.Stefan wants to find a way to keep Elena safe so that they can make a life together. Until a powerful supernatural force pulled her back.Now Elena is not just human. Smith!Elena Gilbert is alive-again.When Elena sacrificed herself to save the two vampire brothers who love her-the handsome, brooding Stefan and the sleek and dangerous Damon-she was consigned to a fate beyond death. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments Ball lightning liu![]() ![]() ![]() Highly recommended for fans of Liu and any general readers looking for an exciting and breathtaking new sf read.-Keep, Alan Copyright 2010 Booklist From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. While on a smaller scale than his previous trilogy, Ball Lightning continues Liu's combination of intriguing scientific speculation and engaging, evocative prose. ![]() As they delve deeper into the nature of ball lightning and explore its history and its explosive and dangerous possibilities, Chen is haunted by the consequences of his research and the inexplicable and possibly ghostly phenomenon that surrounds each and every new victim of a ball lightning incident. After devoting himself to studying this strange and unexplained atmospheric occurrence, Chen comes into contact with the beautiful but ruthless Lin Yun, an army major whose obsession and devotion to creating and using strange new weapons matches Chen's own obsessive quest. *Starred Review* The latest novel from acclaimed Chinese sf novelist Cixin Liu (The Three-Body Problem, 2014) follows Chen, a young man whose parents are tragically taken from him on his fourteenth birthday by the mysterious phenomenon, ball lightning. ![]() 5/20/2023 0 Comments Kick cd reiss![]() Midfielder: Sotiris Alexandropoulos, Mateo Tanlongoĭefender: Gonçalo Inácio, Sebastián Coates, Ousmane Diomande, Flávio Nazinho ![]() ![]() This graph may help predict future Sporting matches. Sporting performance and form graph is a Sofascore unique algorithm that we are generating from the team's last 10 matches, statistics, detailed analysis and our own knowledge. There are also all Sporting scheduled matches that they are going to play in the future. Sporting fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. Sporting previous match was against Famalicão in Liga Portugal, the match ended with result 2 - 1 (Sporting won the match). We may have video highlights with goals and news for some Sporting matches, but only if they play their match in one of the most popular football leagues. When the match starts, you will be able to follow Paços de Ferreira vs Sporting live score, standings, minute by minute updated live results and match statistics. Sporting will play the next match against Paços de Ferreira on May 7, 2023, 7:30:00 PM UTC in Liga Portugal. Sporting live scores, players, season schedule and today’s results are available on Sofascore. ![]() 5/20/2023 0 Comments Fox and chick the party![]() Great family and classroom read-aloud book. ![]() "A subtle lesson, couched in humor: We can be friends with people who aren't just like us." - The New York Times Sergio Ruzzier is a Sendak Fellow whose work has been lauded by the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, and the Society of Publication Designers.Luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book panel form will entice emerging readers, keeping them engaged and wanting more.Book teaches a lesson about accepting and cherishing our differences through sweet and funny characters as they embark on silly adventures.With spare text and airy images, this early chapter book is also accessible to a picture book audience. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these seemingly opposite friends. ![]() Join the dynamic, yet opposite duo as they learn to appreciate differences among friends: Fox and Chick don't always agree, but Fox and Chick are always friends. NPR Best Books of the Year, New York Times Notable Children's Book, Boston Globe Best Book of the Year ![]() A 2019 Theodore Seuss Geisel Award Honoree ![]() 5/20/2023 0 Comments The witcher baptism of fire![]() ![]() She's become quite a celebrity amongst the common folk but her temper and blade-prowess have become legendary in a short space of time.Īs well as series favourites Geralt, Ciri and Dandelion we are introduced to a plethora of new characters here that are some of the greatest of Sapkowski's creations thus far. The truth is that Ciri has actually taken on the guise of a bandit with the pseudonym Falka operating in a Robin Hood-style posse. As soon as he feels anywhere near healthy enough he plans to rescue Ciri who everyone believes is in Nilfgaard. Under the watchful eyes of the Dryads he is slowly regaining his health. ![]() ![]() So far this is the finest entry and it features everything I love from this series.įollowing the finale of Time of Contempt Geralt is badly injured and was transported to Brokilon forest by the enchantress Triss. This series has shown moments of utter brilliance but with certain plodding and info-dumping sections, it's never quite ascended to the heights that it truly could have. ![]() My adventure with The Witcher novels continues at a breakneck pace as, like the previous books, I devoured this story in two days. ![]() 5/20/2023 0 Comments Love, Eternally by Morgan O'Neill![]() They've traveled to Europe's ancient and medieval sites many times, with Cary living on the Continent for five years. Their maiden names provided the solution - and "Morgan O'Neill" was born.Ĭary and Deborah's backgrounds are uniquely suited to writing stories steeped in atmosphere and history: Deborah has a master's degree in history and is a dedicated genealogist Cary is a talented linguist in French and is currently a student of Latin. ![]() ![]() Collaboration ensued, the search for a pen name the first step in their working relationship. A chance meeting at a writers' conference brought Cary Morgan and Deborah O'Neill Cordes together, two award-winning and Amazon #1 best-selling authors who connected because of a mutual love of time travel fiction. ![]() 5/20/2023 0 Comments Captivating stasi eldredge![]() ![]() ![]() Right? We wouldn’t have so many struggles there would be less sorrow in our hearts. After all, if we were better women – whatever that means – life wouldn’t be so hard.It haunts us, nipping at our heels, feeding on our deepest fear that we will end up abandoned and alone. The result is Shame, the universal companion of women. But too emotional, too needy, too sensitive, too strong, too opinionated, too messy. Not pretty enough, not think enough, not kind enough, not gracious enough, not disciplined enough. ![]() I am not enough, and, I am too much at the same time. An underlying, gut feeling of failing at who she is. Every woman I’ve ever met feels it – something deeper than just the sens of failing at what she does. Unseen, Unsought, and Uncertain – “I know I am not alone in this nagging sense of failing to measure up, a feeling of not being good enough as a woman.These are just some notes I took from Chapter 1 of Captivating: Unveiling The Mystery of a Woman’s Soul by by Stasi Eldredge ![]() |