New Year's Through the Looking Glass
Alyssa Montague has spent her entire life listening to stories of tiny Alice and her adventures at the bottom of the rabbit hole. But Alyssa is about to get the surprise of her life in the form of a handsome royal stranger with an agenda of his own and a story that will begin to unravel everything Alyssa thought she knew about her family history...and perhaps her future as well.Prince Graydon Hartford's empire is again on the brink of war after a century of peace and prosperity. The future king will do anything to protect his beloved kingdom, even journey back to another realm, to the glittering city of New York, where the powerful Scepter of Fire has been hidden for safe-keeping. This may be his only chance to reclaim the scepter and save his kingdom. But can he get past Alyssa to do it? And after meeting her, does he want to?
The Butterflies, Yero and Boca
Epic fantasy adventure. The Complete Tetralogy. 4-book series in one volume: (Part 1) Tales of the Rasha La(Part 2) Beyond the Moonwalk(Part 3) Byways of the Butterfly(Part 4) The Lure of the Dragon RangeSynopsis: ... and since it was their turn the monarchs told their own story: A tale of lost children who return to earth as butterflies on the wings of the Fyrstellia, the falling stars. For when the Lord of Light granted men a mortal life span He founded a halfway house in the nearby heavens as well, the Halls of Waiting, where angels could bring the fallen and tend their spirits until they were ready to go further into the Light. For most, it was only a short stay, but not for the children."They don't want to go on", reported the Keeper of the Halls. "They want to go back".Here are two that did - together with an account of their journey into Mexico, caught up along the way in the fortunes of the fairy people on earth.
The Fairy Portal
Visiting friends in Australia, Deannie takes a morning walk in the nearby forest. The day is beautiful, and she is excited to go exploring in this inspiring country. She does not know that her life will take a radical turn.Stumbling into the entrance of another dimension, her journey begins. Her guide, a tiny fairy named Sunshine, surprises her and welcomes her to the land of the fairy dimension.Hearing a familiar melody, Sunshine leads her to the Angel Cave, which shows her through music a memory she had long forgotten and how music is remembered and stored. After finishing a delicious snack at the Tree Lounge with curious, odd characters, she is led to the Written Word, a room full of mysterious blue reading domes of all sizes. Inside one that fits her best, Deannie is astounded by a unique experience of her favorite novel.Having other duties, Sunshine turns her over to another companion. Eve, a Christmas fairy, leads her down the wrong path where they encounter the forbidden Dark Fairy. Pulling Deannie from the Dark Fairy's trap of sorrow, Eve flees with her to a safe area, the Herb Room. After discovering some of its secrets, Eve reveals the Dark Fairy's sad tale and begs Deannie not to tell Sunshine what happened. Unfortunately for Eve, Sunshine already knows.Sunshine takes Deannie down a cool rock tunnel to the Crystal Grid, an underground miniature universe containing amazements and legends about each planet. Leaving through one of the distinctive twelve exits, the Twig Fairies join her to show her the wonders of the forest.Deannie feels honored to learn she is invited to the Council of the Elementals held only every seven years. The Twig Fairies then introduce her to the Madame of This Forest, not That Forest or the Other Forest, "This" Forest--Deannie is instructed quite emphatically.Rolle Polely Playmate has even more marvels for her in the Viewing Chamber where Hope fairies fly amuck.Wherever she visits, Deannie learns about nature, fairies, devas, sprites, the elementals, and how they interreact with our dimension, Earth. The necessity, reflection, and magic of their world are imperative to ours.Even when Deannie returns home, she cannot shake the effects of the fairy dimension. She receives a gift belonging to the Dark Fairy from an unexpected source that compels her to continue to seek out the fairies and their fair demesne. Because now what will she do with this treasure?Come, follow Deannie's adventures and join her as she goes through the fairy portal. Maybe someday, if you're lucky, you will have the same opportunity. Will you know what to do?
The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories
Unique ElementsAbout the AuthorAbout the TranslatorA Literary Classic by ANTON CHEKHOV. The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories by RUSSIAN author ANTON CHEKHOV is a collection of short stories first published in 1899 in RUSSIA. The title story of this collection, "The Lady with the Dog," tells an illicit love affair between two persons married to others, thought to reflect events of Chekhov's life. Sneak Peak'IT was said that a new person had appeared on the sea-front: a lady with a little dog. Dmitri Dmitritch Gurov, who had by then been a fortnight at Yalta, and so was fairly at home there, had begun to take an interest in new arrivals. Sitting in Verney's pavilion, he saw, walking on the sea-front, a fair-haired young lady of medium height, wearing a b矇ret; a white Pomeranian dog was running behind her.'About the AuthorAnton Chekhov (1860-1904), a Russian playwright and short story writer, is considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. He was a key figure of early modernism in the theatre and also wrote hundreds of short stories, while working in his profession as a medical doctor. "The Lady with the Dog," the title story of this collection, is among his most famous stories. At the time this story was written, in 1899, Chekhov had already fallen in love with an actress, Olga Knipper, whom he would later marry. Title DetailsTranslation by Constance C. Garnett, 1901Short stories
The Carpenter's Carpet
Teaching stories from old traditions and religions, told in modern language. These stories can be read to children - and to adults - and are fun, as well as instructive.
Fear in the Forest
"I fear not the dark ... but what may lurk within it" From the author of the bestselling series, Encounters in the Woods and What Lurks Beyond, comes a new series focused exclusively on the creepy, scary, and dangerous things that lurk in the deep forests.Ethan Hayes has been collecting firsthand encounters from people all over the world for years and in Fear in the Forest, he has saved some of his best stories for the pages ahead. From terrifying face to face encounters with Bigfoot and Sasquatch, to horrifying instances of being stalked by a Wendigo and Black Eyed Children; Ethan takes you on a bone chilling journey that will have you keeping the light on a night.
Once Upon a Summer
A village abandons all they knew in search of water.A man covets the last roses of summer and pays the price in blood.Two young monsters seek a peaceful life by the seaside. A scorching prophecy threatens to destroy all that a princess holds dear.Once upon a time stories travelled from place to place on the tongues of merchants and thieves and kings alike. Around a crackling bonfire beneath a sky that never grew dark they were shared, and traded, and altered, until every corner of the globe had their own collection of tales.In the spirit of these age-old stories comes Once Upon a Summer, a seasonal anthology of folk and fairy tales from 15 authors across the globe. It covers everything from summer romances to eco-terror to seaside ghost stories, and features both intriguing twists on classic tales and exciting original stories.The second of four planned seasonal anthologies from Macfarlane Lantern Publishing, Once Upon a Summer is sure to have a story for just about everyone. Grab your copy in time for the solstice today!Inside this anthology: The I Scream Van by Caroline LoganWhat Big Geese You Have by Adie HartThe Forest at the End of the World by Josie JaffreyIt Is Written by S. MarkemThese Burning Bones by Laila AmadoVespertine by Elanna BellowsThe Last Roses of Summer by Kate LongstoneLove, Pride, Virtue and Fate by Bharat KrishnanJuniper and the Upside Down Well by Ella HolmesLove in the Time of Volcanoes by Jake Curran-PipeBluebeard's Beach House by Jenna SmithwickThe Knucker of Lyminster by Katherine ShawSummer Dreams by R. A. GerritseThe Witches of Dogtown by A. J. Van BelleContract with a Mermaid by M. J. Weatherall
Heir of Broken Fate
One hundred and fifty years ago the Fae race vanished. Along with their magic and creatures. With the fallen Fae lands the humans were soon to follow as corruption spread throughout the realm. Heir to the throne, Delilah Covington is forced to watch her people suffer under the sinful hands of her father, the king-while she herself suffers his cruel hand. Delilah has longed for change, her prayers going unanswered until she discovers salvation. Fae are alive.In desperation, Delilah flees her home and crosses the border, in hopes that the Fae will save her people.Yet she isn't the only one who needs help.Caught in a web of lies and riddles Delilah's only chance at hope is Knox, one of the irritating, yet frustratingly charming Fae kings. Together they'll need to unravel the many mysteries to bring freedom to both their oppressed people, or damn them all.
The Jungle Book
A classic collection of stories written by Rudyard Kipling which includes fantasy, fairy tales and poems.
Mum, where is our heart? GR
Mum, where is our heart? (GR)Helen is a student of Elementary School.One day she comes back from school and narrates to her mother what happened the previous day.A tender story that reminds us that love can make our life better!The books is in greek language.
Bask in Magic
Jen Johnson loves to read about supernatural creatures. She's always dreamed of climbing into the pages of her books to become a vampire or werewolf. Imagine her surprise when she spontaneously turns into a flying dragon. It's a dream come true, right?Alexander, leader of all of the Fae and his cousin Roan try to help her acclimate to her new life, but it isn't until she meets Doryu, a gorgeous Dragon shifter, that things start to get interesting.And what is going on in the town? Some of those people aren't what they seem. If Jen sticks her nose where it doesn't belong, maybe she'll get some answers the Unseen world needs. And maybe her nosiness will only get her heart broken.
The Lost Slipper
Every day is the same for Cosette. Get up, clean, make breakfast, and meet her stepm癡re's and stepsisters' every demand.That is, until an encounter with a fairy of the forest-or is she a witch?-and an invitation to a f礙te in honor of Monsieur Gautier promises Cosette's life is about to become the beautiful fairy tale of her dreams.Or so the story should go.Except her fairy godm癡re demands a high price for her help, one Cosette isn't willing to pay. Her stepsisters are as afraid of their m癡re as Cosette is. Can she truly leave them to their fate? And the handsome Monsieur Gautier hides a dreadful secret, one she's desperate to know-if only she can get close enough.Cosette is faced with a choice: Should she feign ignorance and accept her happily ever after? Or dig deeper to find what may be lurking beneath?
Princess Cassandra
Cassandra grew up believing she was an ordinary human girl. Now she knew that wasn't the case. She was anything but normal. Cassandra had learned she could turn into any creature she wanted just by thinking about being that creature or by standing next to one. Not only could she turn into different creature's kid's nightmares were made of, but she was a Royal Blooded Princess! She never wanted to be a Princess. In fact, she hated the idea. She was told she would rule the underworld in the future. One day soon she would oversee all supernatural creatures. She couldn't see herself telling anyone else what to do. Yet she would have no choice in the matter. She had unbelievable magical powers. Her father wanted to trap her and force her to do what he wanted. Her mother wanted her to live with her, so she could use her. No one cared what Cassandra wanted. Then there was the little matter of several Princes' trying to force her to pick one of them as her mate. She didn't want a mate. Cassandra would fight them all, she would make a stand. She would be the Princess she was meant to be. That would mean standing up to her parents and fighting for her freedom. With her two best friends at her side Princess Cassandra would take on the underworld. Things might not always turn out the way she planned, could that be a good thing?Would a handsome stranger fall at her feet, only to become someone special to her? Would he be a normal human or something more? Would he cost her someone special in her life?
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
"A fairy tale in the oldest and truest sense: a haunting dream full of blood and love, vicious truths and beautiful lies. It swallowed me whole, and I went willingly." -- Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of Starling House"Decadence laced with horror . . . A delightfully meta fairy tale . . . Magic emanates from every exquisitely crafted sentence." -- Charlie Jane Anders, Washington PostIn the tradition of sumptuous gothic novels like Starling House and The Bloody Chamber comes a dark fairy tale-infused story about a cursed friendship and a marriage steeped in secrets--the breathtaking adult debut from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi.Once upon a time, a man who believed in fairy tales married a beautiful, mysterious woman named Indigo Maxwell-Caste簽ada. He was a scholar of myths. She was an heiress. In exchange for her love, Indigo extracted a promise: that her bridegroom would never pry into her past.But when the couple returns to Indigo's childhood home, the House of Dreams, the bridegroom will soon find himself unable to resist. For within the crumbling manor's extravagant rooms lurks the shadow of another girl: Azure, Indigo's dearest childhood friend, who suddenly disappeared. As the house slowly reveals his wife's secrets, the bridegroom will be forced to choose between reality and fantasy, even if doing so threatens to destroy their marriage . . . or their lives.Through a tapestry of secrets woven around dangerous shards of truth, Chokshi crafts an atmospheric fever dream of a novel about love and lies, secrets and betrayal, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive."Chokshi's tale is as sweet as a piece of fairy fruit, and just as wicked. Every bite is velvet, every swallow is gold, and the taste lingers like a fever dream." -- V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue"Gorgeous and ornate, this sensual fairy tale illuminates the corrosive and redemptive power of both love and lies." -- Holly Black, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night
The Wendigo and Other Stories
'See!...The woods are alive! Already the Great Ones are there, and the dance will soon begin! The salve is here! Anoint yourself and come!' One of the greatest writers of the strange and weird, Algernon Blackwood evolved from a teller of ghost stories to a pioneering master of such emergent fictional modes as cosmic horror and nature Gothic. In tales whose settings range from the eerie North Woods of Canada to the mysterious sands of the Egyptian desert, Blackwood blurs the boundaries between human and nonhuman, living and dead, beckoning the reader into strange borderlands where alien forces lurk, waiting for the chance to break through into our world. This new selection of Blackwood's shorter fiction constitutes the most comprehensive critical edition of his work to date. Included here are such undisputed classics as 'The Wendigo', 'The Willows', and 'Ancient Sorceries', as well as two superbly unsettling novellas, 'The Man Whom the Trees Loved' and 'A Descent into Egypt', and ten other stories short and long, drawn from collections spanning Blackwood's long writing career. Aaron Worth's introduction and notes situate these tales in the context of Blackwood's own upbringing in an evangelical Victorian household, as well as in relation to such topics as late-imperial British history and the emergence of modern ecological thought. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The Hunchback
Her heart's desire would be her downfall.After spending her life in training, Esmeralda still can't believe she's been appointed to serve as the Vestal of Our Lady of Paris-the greatest temple on any planet in the Nine Circles. Her beauty and unrivaled ability to manipulate energy quickly catch the attention of Praetor Frollo, the grand magistrate of Paris, and High Seraph Phoebus, the greatest winged warrior in the solar system. But her dream of becoming the consort of one of those handsome, powerful males is forgotten the moment she lays eyes upon the hunchback secretly living in the temple.Kwazeem feels Esmeralda's power as soon as she lands in his city. She awakens the primal energy that has lain dormant within him-and a possessive hunger that demands he claim her. But he's a Fallen, a monster that would be destroyed on sight if the citizens of Paris discovered his existence. Worse still, Esmeralda's Divine Light inflicts agony upon his already tortured body if he basks in it for too long. And yet... he cannot stay away from her.With Kwazeem's mysterious condition and Esmeralda torn between her duties to the people and the sinful desires of her heart, is there any chance of them sharing a future?
Phase of Hate
I was a prodigy. A grieving sister. A girl falling for him.I died, and now I'm reborn.Stronger. Deadlier.Angrier.I'm determined to punish those that turned me into a monster. The curse kept me alive, but at what cost?I'm at war with my nature.I refuse to ever accept my fate.Once a prodigy, now a curse.Once love, now hate.
Bluebeard's Curse
Can you resist temptation?King Erik Thorsen, also known as Bluebeard, is once more widowed. Like all the others before her, his late wife succumbed to the lure of the curse that plagues him and threatens the realm.As willing maidens gather at the castle in the hope of being chosen, Erik sets his sights on a golden beauty named Astrid. However, becoming his queen comes with a steep price. The King's new bride must first resist temptation for one year and one day... or die trying.Will Astrid be next to fall to what lies beyond the Sealed Door?
Statue
The devil, a ghost, a doppelganger, a selkie, a hobgoblin - these creatures appear in Marianne Micros's Statue, a collection of tales which combine traditional and ancient elements with contemporary issues and experiences. These fifteen stories show that the boundaries between fantasy and reality, art and life, life and death are fragile and inconstant. Micros seamlessly combines magic with the realities of daily life, showing the interrelationship of the natural and the supernatural and the significance of those interactions
Merciless Stars
An unexpected and addictive NA Stand-Alone Fantasy Romance. Two sisters. Two loves. And a secret that can destroy them both. For years, Silver has used her magic to draw the same human soul, Keelen, from the afterlife and place him into a wax raven she created. Each visit, her impossible relationship with Keelen deepened, leading Silver to want more than friendship. Yet it isn't until after Silver and her queen sister, Afton, are forced to defend themselves from an enemy king's guards, that Silver discovers a way to give Keelen human life and become Afton's weapon. Afton had never given her heart to another ... until she met Ragan. Just when it seems she's found true love, she must temporarily push her feelings aside and accept a betrothal contract from the enemy king to keep her territory safe. But when Afton uncovers a danger that threatens all she has built, the sisters must put a stop to it before everything they love, including their sisterly bond, shatters. Merciless Stars is the second enticing stand alone book in the Marked by Magic duology. Each book is set in the same world but can be read in any order. Perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco, C.N. Crawford, and Emma Hamm. If you love sizzling romance, strong female leads, twists and turns, and magic, then this is one addicting dark romantic fantasy you won't want to miss!
Shadowed By Despair
NA fantasy romance for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Holly Black. Sometimes the land chooses for you... Perin expected eternal darkness after his death, yet the land of Laith has other plans for him. Snapped awake with a desperate hunger for flesh, he fights the urge to feed, knowing that once he gives in to temptation, there is no turning back. Tavarra's deepest desire was always to be human. By the time she was granted her one true wish, the journey had already claimed those she cared about, including Perin. Alone and on the brink of forgetting how to truly live, she searches for new purpose. When Perin finds Tavarra, it gives them both the strength they need. Despite the unpredictability of him being the monster this time, Tavarra chooses to help break Perin's curse by journeying with him to retrieve an enchanted liquid for the Stone of Desire. Tied by fate, a sizzling attraction to one another, and loneliness, they must cross the sea into a deadly part of Laith, and find the liquid, before Perin's increasing hunger overtakes him. Perfect for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. This final NA book in the Cruel Curses series comes full circle with twists and turns, spicy second chance romance, and heart-stopping action in an epic fae world. *Includes a bonus short story featuring Brenik from Clouded By Envy
Hidden Crown
Hazel Lynn has spent her entire life preparing to take on the role of Gatekeeper between the Summer Court and the mortal realm. With her entire family bound into service to Faerie, she doesn't exactly have a choice in the matter, but she's made it her mission to keep the peace between humans and fae -- enforced by her blade, if necessary.Her plans go sideways when she's called to take on the deadly Gatekeeper's Trials and assigned a stuck-up half-fae mentor who hates humans like her. He might be pretty to look at, but he has no intention of giving her an easy time of it. But things go from bad to dire when the King of the Summer Court is assassinated. Worse, all the signs point to a human being responsible. Since Hazel and her family are the only humans permitted to enter the King's domain, the blame lands squarely on them.Before long, Hazel's aggravating new mentor is the only person in Faerie she can trust not to sentence her to death on the spot... assuming he isn't the murderer himself. With her loved ones' fates resting in her hands, it's up to Hazel to catch the killer before the vengeful Sidhe take out their wrath on the rest of humanity.
Medusa
Fly away on the back of a green dragon? Yes, please!Maddie Gordon is stuck in a bit of a rut. Work. Home. Wine. Sleep. Rinse and repeat. Providing daycare in the Underworld can be hellish fun, but she needs some adult time in her life.When the perfect guy to jolt her out of the mundane cycle arrives in her life like a whirlwind, Maddie is literally swept off her feet. Unfortunately, all she got other than a pleasantly sore body was his first name... until he needs an alibi!Dragon shifter Jaden McKellen is a fighter at Valhalla's Throne, and he's damn good at it. Forced to lose a fight, his brothers send him to the DeLux Caf矇 to blow off steam. Reluctant at first, he's grateful once he meets the gorgeous Maddie.After a night of passion, Jaden returns home to find the police on his doorstep. Now his only alibi is a woman he thought he'd never see again.Their chemistry is undeniable, so why does Jaden keep running away?Medusa is book thirty in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld shared world, featuring a tough-as-nails supernatural daycare provider, a broody dragon shifter, and more.
Veiled By Desire
NA fantasy romance for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Laura Thalassa, and Holly Black. Sometimes fate has other plans... In Laith, when the moons are high, Tavarra gains the ability to walk the land, losing her seahorse-like tail. But should she remain out of the water, a curse will consume her, turning her into a beast with sharp fangs and long claws. A creature that, on some nights, becomes a rampaging monster. Rhona and her village are under a sinister leader's control. He took Rhona from the man she loves, stripped away her water ability, then forces her to retrieve a coveted prism that will increase his powers. When Tavarra and Rhona cross paths, they agree to help each other succeed. They then embark on separate missions in hopes of breaking Tavarra's curse and saving Rhona's loved ones. But with an untamable beast inside Tavarra, and Rhona having to wander through a dangerous forest with a man who sparks her desire, nothing is certain... Veiled By Desire is the epic NA companion sequel filled with magic, sizzling friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, and a unique fae world that will make you wish you had a direct portal to.
The Silent Son
"There is power in all things. And all things can be powerful." Ailsa finds herself far from the foggy fjord she once called home, and yet her journey across the Nine has just begun. Armed and targeted with the power over fate, she seeks to master the magic in her blood before Fenrir and the witches rise again. Until Erik strips her from the arms of her beloved-and all memory of him-and takes her to the witches hiding in a realm of fire giants. To survive, Ailsa finds an ally in a strange, silent man who seems just as intent on escaping the giants as she is. "Anger, hatred, malice.Vengeance.".As Vali searches the Tree of Life for what was taken from him, his pursuit takes him across forbidden realms with two unexpected companions. With the threat of Ragnarok brimming on the horizon, Odin becomes desperate to find the son prophesied to slay Fenrir and stop the end of the Nine before it's too late. And when Vali discovers the truth about his father, finding Ailsa becomes more crucial than ever. With her newfound family as shattered as her memories, Ailsa must fight to know her past if she wants to save the future, even if it means turning old friends into new enemies. The blood left on her hands will force her to wonder where they will all stand in the end, and whom she will face on the opposite side when the time comes. The Silent Son is the second book in The Last Daughter duology. Vikings meets magic in this fast-paced, Norse mythology retelling. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Jennifer L. Armentrout.
Mintakan Musings
Mintakan Musings anthology is part of the Colors of my Heart world record series by Noel Lorenz, published by Noel Lorenz House of Fiction. Immerse yourself into international contributions to world literature. This book is a compilation of poems written and submitted by several writers from all across the globe. Go into the depth of the hearts of writers and swim alongwith them in their imaginations on the theme of aliens, zombies, space and outer life.
Ash
Daniel grew up knowing that his family had a gift, and a curse no one else did. It wasn't just the ghost of the family matriarch that haunted him. It was the shadow of witchcraft hanging like a cloud over his head. Ambition, he could have dealt with, protecting his little brother from the political games their father played. Until he saw its true nature for himself. To hurt or kill with just a touch. It was a world he didn't want any part of after witnessing his father kill a man for some insignificant slight. He fled rather than continue playing the game he had been taught since childhood. Only to find himself in the arms of a Calais, Maine teacher. And in the shadow of the illness that had always plagued his family, as much as the power did.
Dr. Bones & Missy Grey
The date is 1883; the scene is the lake country of Minnesota. Dr. Cook, Missy Grey, and Samuel, venture out again-this time to find the fierce, man-eating wendigo monster. In a rush to locate the creature before a private group of bounty hunters, Bones, Missy and Samuel are asked to follow the trail of a monster that has been spotted in the outland reaches of Minnesota. Meanwhile, Dr. Cook's sister fights TB and battle other-worldly demons at the same time. It is all Madam Grey and Bones's brother, Orville, can do to hold things together while the monster hunters follow the trail of their latest assignment. This is where their journey begins ...
The Naughty Goldie Series
The Naughty Goldie Series contains all four of the emotionally driven books about Goldilocks coming into herself by realizing the good-girl life her parents set out for her might not the path she chooses to travel. Instead, for what she thinks will be one day only, Goldilocks heads out in search of any one of the three men deemed the town bad boys: the Bear brothers. She's quick to learn this won't be a one day occurrence. The respect and love she's never known wins her heart. Goldilocks' frustrations boil over from always being a good girl and dating parent approved guys. She builds her courage to step out of her comfort zone for one day, or so was the plan. Patch, Mack and Bash Bear are the designated bad boys of their small town. Their reputation as men who ravish women isn't far off from the truth. Knowing this, a hike through the woods in pursuit of the naughty Bear brothers surpasses her wildest expectations. Upon discovering how much love the men hold for her, she comes to realize the path her parents set her on isn't what she wants. But the loss of respect from her parents and the townsfolk torments her, and she has to decide if the love the men grant her will be enough? Truth is subjective. Forgiveness is a hard pill to swallow. Acceptance is damn near impossible... This book contains fully consensual sexual scenes that may offend some readers: MF, MFM, FMF, bondage, dominance, voyeurism, and polyamory.
Ignite
Five years ago, I died to save my family.Through a twist of fate, I survived. Since then, I've been helping my sister run a shelter for supernaturals fleeing London's magical underworld. To fund it, I steal back dangerous magical objects that have fallen into the wrong hands. Not a simple task when I'm the only dragon shifter in London who can't turn into a dragon, but it pays the bills.When an egg belonging to an unknown dragon species is delivered to me and then promptly stolen, however, my life is overturned. To retrieve the egg, I have to risk my neck in an underworld arena where shifters fight to survive. It doesn't hurt that a smoking hot rogue dragon shifter has my back, but even he might turn on me when he finds out about the weird new powers I've been developing since I came back from the dead.Five years ago, I died to save my family. This time it might be permanent...
Orion
After returning from war, Jason, also known as Orion, is tormented by severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. No longer able to deal with the stressors of society, he flees to a cabin in the isolated backwoods of Alaska, hoping to find peace in seclusion.During this isolation, Jason's symptoms worsen, and the manifestation of his darkest demons will surface to confront him about the past, striving to ultimately break what is left of his spirit and end his life. To continue living, Jason must overcome his guilt, woodland predators and terrifying creatures conjugated from his trauma and negative inner voice.To do this, he must follow the lessons from a mystical Native American warrior named Charging Bear, who attempts to teach him the mental and spiritual tactics of fighting his inner demons.In this modern spin on the Greek mythological tale of the same name, Orion will be confronted by the deadliest threat he has ever faced. Scorpio, his negative inner voice.For Jason to have a future. He must confront the past... and himself.
Inflame
It's been five years since I came back to life.I might recently have brought London's supernatural underworld crashing to its knees and saved my friends from a terrible fate, but my enemy Lorne escaped. And my fellow dragon shifter is out for blood.When an inexplicable sickness begins to creep through the local shifter community, I immediately know who to blame. But not only is Lorne elusive, he's carrying the Moonbeam -- a powerful weapon that could destroy the supernatural community as we know it. The same weapon that brought me back from death.With our funds running out, the supernatural community suspecting us of spreading the virus ourselves and some seriously nasty zombies on our tail, it's up to me to find Lorne before my friends succumb to the sickness. Even with our fellow dragon shifter Zeph on my team, finding our enemy seems as likely as getting rid of the sinister ghost who's been following me since the last time Lorne escaped my grasp.It's been five years since I came back to life, and they say death always demands payment...
Orion
After returning from war, Jason, also known as Orion, is tormented by severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. No longer able to deal with the stressors of society, he flees to a cabin in the isolated backwoods of Alaska, hoping to find peace in seclusion.During this isolation, Jason's symptoms worsen, and the manifestation of his darkest demons will surface to confront him about the past, striving to ultimately break what is left of his spirit and end his life. To continue living, Jason must overcome his guilt, woodland predators and terrifying creatures conjugated from his trauma and negative inner voice.To do this, he must follow the lessons from a mystical Native American warrior named Charging Bear, who attempts to teach him the mental and spiritual tactics of fighting his inner demons.In this modern spin on the Greek mythological tale of the same name, Orion will be confronted by the deadliest threat he has ever faced. Scorpio, his negative inner voice.For Jason to have a future. He must confront the past... and himself.
Bound in Blood
His brother abandoned him as a child with nothing more than a note. He returned fifteen years later with consequences for their family. Tristan never forgave him for that night on the beach. Or for the secrets Aran still keeps. Jamaica born, Susannah Gray came to Washington for nursing school and to find more about her father's side of the family. She never counted on finding herself in a war, or the shadowy world surrounding it. Mythology was meant to stay on the written page, not become reality to her. It wasn't supposed to be real, but it's hard to deny when the boyfriend's older brother is barely human. The curse placed on his brother was one meant for him but it rebounded, seeking the younger, weaker sibling. Aran never intended to stay long, just fill a promise made when he was seventeen. Obligation to Tristan kept him from leaving as planned, even while the witch that cast the curse, may be more than he appears to be. They're all bound by their pasts, and blood.
Faery Fact and Fairy Fiction
Explore the world of the Fairies through stories, eye witness accounts, art, folk tales, and legends. The author's involvement with the Faeries began with a simple group meditation exercise which changed his life. It began with laughter and progressed to poetry, stories, some amazing occurrences and a new spirituality based on openness and personal responsibility. You will be both entertained and intrigued by the art of Bill Oliver and the author's musings on his dealings with the Faeries.
Fantastically Twisted The Fairy Tales Book of Wickedly Entertaining Stories
Craving something different, something Fantastically Twisted? With each story offering a unique perspective, these 12 Thrilling Retellings of Classic Tales will not only entertain you but also provoke your thoughts and challenge your perceptions.Rediscover Classic Fairy Tales like Cinderella, Red Riding Hood and Snow White with a wicked new twist.Clear and Concise Lessons you can apply to your own life.Each Story Tackles Real-Life Themes that will leave you thinking long after you've finished reading.DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS THRILLING COLLECTIONGrab Your Copy Now and get ready for an adventure you won't forget!
Irish Myths and Legends Vol 2
Lady Augusta Gregory's collection and translation of Irish folk legends brings, as Yeats observed, 'Ireland's gift of imagination to the world'.Following on from the bestselling Irish Myths and Legends: Gods and Fighting Men, this second volume, originally titled Cuchulain of Muirthemne, tells of the brave exploits of Ireland's answer to Achilles, the fearless Cuchulain and the Red Branch of Ulster, as well as the overpowering love of his wife Emer.Forming part of the bedrock of Gaelic legend, and translated faithfully from the idiom of Irish oral storytellers, this new volume is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Gaelic culture.
The Last Witch-Queen of Raven
"I am Myron Taxidis, and if you have been so bold, so daring as to pick up this tome, then my beloved reader, prepare for adventure." Raven, once known as Kukori, is the biggest exporter from all the Free Cities. Trading in salt, silver, labor, and other goods, it is known throughout Amalia. This novella is a glimpse into some of the less-known history of the city, and account of one of the greatest villains they faced. "The Last Witch-Queen of Raven" is the first novella accounting the lore from the upcoming television series "The Amalia Chronicles."
Blue Water
Princess Erica can't live under the ocean and Ari can't live above it and yet they are destined to be together, bonded by magic. With circumstances keeping them apart and magic bringing them together, they find themselves living impossible lives with no way around it. Snatching time together here and there is one thing, but when Erica's father becomes ill and with Erica due to ascend to the throne, even that has to stop.Blue water is the second book in the Little Mermaid trilogy and the fifth in the Reverse Fairytale series by USA Today Bestselling Author J.A Armitage.Take everything you know about fairytales and turn it on its head.
Dark Water
★★★★★ A Love for the Little Mermaid I didn't know I even had! A tragic accident on the eve of her eighteenth birthday leads Princess Erica to a chance encounter with a mysterious man on the beach. When he turns up at her birthday party and whisks her off her feet, she knows she has to find out everything about him, but why won't he speak and where does he keep disappearing to?Ari knows he's crossed a line by mingling with the land humans, but how can he resist the beautiful princess whose life he saved? He must decide whether to stay on land and become like her, or continue to live without her in the depths of the ocean.Trapped in a centuries long battle between his kind and hers, his decision will rock both their kingdoms.With a sea witch that needs repaying and the small matter of Erica's engagement to someone else, Ari knows the odds are stacked against him. What People are saying about Dark Water. ★★★★★ Not your average fairytale!! Armitage delivers a wonderful story that sucks you in!! ★★★★★ Wonderful writing, magical settings and a gorgeous cover ★★★★★ An enthralling and unique retelling of a much loved classic. ★★★★★ Spell-binding and riveting reverse fairytale
The Fall of the Saudeleurs
The Legends of Lainjin series concludes in the pre-contact city of Nahn Madol. The aging hero Lainjin sails there from his home on Lae Atoll, pursuing his daughter and Ijokelekel, a young man with bold plans to lead a revolt in Pohnpei. When Lainjin arrives, he discovers that the city, now ruled by a tyrannical leader, has changed.Although multiple oral versions of Ijokelekel's story exist, all conclude that he ended the reign of the Saudeleurs, the hereditary rulers of Pohnpei.Pohnpeians settled this area around 2,000 years ago, and Nahn Madol -"the ancient Venice of the Pacific"- was built between AD 800 and 1500. For centuries, Saudeleurs ruled over the city, once a thriving crossroads with 129 structures built with gigantic basaltic crystals cleaved from the cliffs of Pohnpei island. The islanders transported these multi-ton crystals by raft to a reef flat off the island's east coast, where the canals between these mammoth structures could flood with the tides. This ancient city, now a National Historic Landmark, still exists and can be visited.
A Dragon Story
A Dragon Story is a book about a young dragon named Theo. He and his friends find adventure and humor in the strangest of places. Through their adventure they learn about friendship, fun, and growing up. But when a new sinister figure is discovered, their fun journey takes a very mysterious turn. Unwinding the tale teaches these young dragons about loss, forgiveness and what family really means.
Vault of Glass
"This is no ordinary, modern-day fairy tale. It's much, much darker." A determined girl without answers. A hot guy who would do anything for her. A mysterious museum that some see and some don't... Perrie Madeline lives a simple life. Her only concern is deciding whether or not to let herself fall for her sexy friend, August Hartley. That is, until a strange museum known as Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault appears overnight and people around her begin to go missing. Determined to uncover the Glass Vault's hidden secrets, Perrie and August conspire to break inside. But soon, Perrie realizes she has more to worry about than her feelings for August-something sinister is on their heels. Together they must find their way out of the museum before they discover something truly not for the faint of heart. Vault of Glass is the start of a thrilling duology full of magic, danger, and sizzling romance. Perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Penny Dreadful, A.G. Howard, and Kerri Maniscalco. New Adult Edition.
The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh is the earliest work of literaturediscovered to date. Despite its age, the story is quite up to date. The epic provides drama with notable characters, offers a strong plot, and considers the universal themes of friendship, death, and the search for immortality. Centered on Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his friend, the beast-man Enkidu, the tale relates the courage, hopes, fears, and doubts displayed by these two men through their dynamic personalities. Both men are relatable characters struggling to make sense of the world and of themselves, just like all human beings. Several other characters who encounter Gilgamesh such as Siduri and Utnapishtim offer interesting insights about life and the ways of the world in which they live. Though written approximately 450 years before the book of Genesis, the epic includes a narrative of the great flood that covered the entire earth. Whether seeking an adventure story, learning about the thinking of the ancients, or wanting to glean eternal wisdom, this poetic version of The Epic of Gilgamesh with its illustrations will delight the reader.
Inferno
The supernatural world isn't prepared for the return of the dragon shifters.My friends and I defeated Lorne, but at a terrible price. We're stranded in the dragon shifters' city, surrounded by enemies on all sides. Worse, the dragon shifters' ancient goddess has taken my sister hostage, and the only way to set her free is to remake the Moonbeam -- the deadly magical weapon that returned me from death to life.Together with my fellow dragon shifter Zeph, I search for a way to thwart the goddess of fire. Our last hope lies with an ancient spell from a time when the gods walked among humans, but if the goddess escapes before my sister does, she'll unleash her fury on everyone I care about.The supernatural world isn't prepared for the return of the dragon shifters, and saving my sister might cost us everything...
Tales of my Heart's Delight
Tales of My Heart's Delight by Eugene Sooley. Edition 1, true stories/ biographies, . date 2023, ...................ISBN, 978-1-312-68546-8
Shadowlith
An ancient history of magic. An epic journey to find it. Alistair the Fourth was a mighty general from a long-forgotten war. Four hundred years later, Alster Lightbridge is barely a shadow of his legendary namesake. Crippled and confined to his family's estate, he spends his days dreaming of something larger than himself-something worthy of his name. Encouraged by his tutor to explore the Lightbridge archive, Alster discovers a magical dagger with the power to cleave shadows from their bodies. Blade in hand, Alster finally understands his purpose, though he needs to find a four-centuries-old grave in order to fulfill it. Shadowlith is the critically acclaimed first installment to the Umbral Blade duology by Stuart Thaman. This new 3rd edition version from Nef House Publishing features a highly polished manuscript with minor adjustments to the original text while preserving all of the grand adventure that fans around the globe loved at original release.
Autumn Ever After
The final book of the thrilling Guardians of The Light series. With Jago's identity finally out in the open and a lot closer to home than she realised, Anais has to do everything she can to finally beat her biggest enemy. But time is running out. Will she have her baby before her world comes crashing down around her. In this thrilling conclusion we find Anais fighting not only for herself and the world but for her unborn daughter to see the light of day.
