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Download or read book Ava Again written by Janet Perroni and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2022-12-21 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sequel to the Eric Hoffer Award winning novel of "Ava", the beautiful daughter of an Irish immigrant who becomes pregnant during a short-term flirtatious encounter with a WWI sailor. She struggles to survive in a biased society who frowns upon unwed mothers. Later a love affair with a married man results in another pregnancy. Ava learns life's difficult lessons the hard way in a realistic setting of early twentieth century in Boston, Massachusetts. Her alcoholic father intervenes to make her 'respectable" by arranging for her to marry an older Englishman in need of immigrant paperwork to stay in America. Little does anyone know but he has left a wife and children behind. "Ava Again" continues the struggles she encounters and endures. This fast paced novel carries you on and on into its pages and plots as it examines interpersonal relationships with emotional past in an obscure labyrinth. Although Ava's path is twisted and rife with despair, she finds the strength to stand on her own! A true love story of youthful mistakes with their resulting consequences. A tale of forgiveness with reconciliation to love and self-esteem depicting two soul mates that destiny divided but fate reunited!

Download or read book The Alpha's Triangle Book 2 written by Quay and published by StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited. This book was released on 2023-03-31 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After leaving for a year, trying to find a cure for their son, Zira is finally coming home. Though her arrival comes with conflicts she didn’t expect. Whether it’s dealing with lashing from the ‘Mothers’ of the pack or trying to make amends with those she hurt, she finds herself in more trouble when the Elders come a-knocking. Will she have the strength not only to fight for her son’s life but also for her own? Just when she thinks she has dodged a bullet, she is thrown into the unfamiliar world of the white wolves and the secrets she discovers will turn her world upside down. Again. Even with the cure for her son within her grasp, she knows she can’t leave until she finds out what happened with the white wolves' almost extinction and she has a sneaky suspicion she was linked somehow.

Download or read book The Waking Land written by Callie Bates and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the lush and magical tradition of Naomi Novik’s award-winning Uprooted comes this riveting debut from brilliant young writer Callie Bates—whose boundless imagination places her among the finest authors of fantasy fiction, including Sarah J. Maas and Sabaa Tahir. Lady Elanna is fiercely devoted to the king who raised her like a daughter. But when he dies under mysterious circumstances, Elanna is accused of his murder—and must flee for her life. Returning to the homeland of magical legends she has forsaken, Elanna is forced to reckon with her despised, estranged father, branded a traitor long ago. Feeling a strange, deep connection to the natural world, she also must face the truth about the forces she has always denied or disdained as superstition—powers that suddenly stir within her. But an all-too-human threat is drawing near, determined to exact vengeance. Now Elanna has no choice but to lead a rebellion against the kingdom to which she once gave her allegiance. Trapped between divided loyalties, she must summon the courage to confront a destiny that could tear her apart. Don’t miss any of Callie Bates’s magical Waking Land trilogy: THE WAKING LAND • THE MEMORY OF FIRE • THE SOUL OF POWER Praise for The Waking Land “Callie Bates has written an exciting and involving first book, and she is clearly a writer of real talent.”—Terry Brooks “A heartbreaking, enchanting, edge-of-the-seat read that held me captive from start to finish!”—Tamora Pierce “The Waking Land is all about rising to challenges, and it succeeds wonderfully.”—Charlaine Harris “A simmering tale of magic that builds to a raging inferno, and hits like a cross between Brandon Sanderson and Pierce Brown.”—Scott Sigler “This superior novel blends passionate romance and sweeping magic. . . . Bates has a delicate, precise touch with human and superhuman relationships.”—Publishers Weekly “A wonderfully stunning debut . . . Bates’ clear, captivating, imaginative storytelling and vivid, distinctive characters will cause readers to soak up every word.”—RT Book Reviews

Download or read book Where Crusades Begin written by Bernadette Richards and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-05 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All was silent for several moments. Hank glanced up and saw that all the others were now gathered close by in excited fright, holding candles or standing in their encircling light. He took a deep breath and found that the smoke was already vanishing upon the chill air, making it clean and moist to breathe once again. The grass beneath him was wet and clammy, and he felt it seeping into the knees of his blue jeans as he knelt upon it. He glanced down and saw Mick lying flat on his back, gazing up into the dark sky with eyes that saw nothing but the memory of a blinding flash. Angus was beside him, resting a moment on hands and knees, to catch his trembling breath. "Well, that was something," muttered Hank softly. The story of the Stonewalls continues. Stonewall One's three cousins from Wisconsin are now to move in with the Brennans: CaseyJane, Angus, and Rusty Finn. It seems the glory of Stonewall life will only increase. Yet trouble already looms upon the horizon. The land of Isle Bri has not forgotten the Stonewalls, and they are not slow to begin a new attack. Angus, the middle of the three cousins, harbors a secret which none can explain. Rumor has it that Prince Liveyreveno has been discovered alive. Stonewall One shall find herself entering the mighty fortress of Sliaolc for the first time, in an attempt to rescue the youngest of her cousins from the scheming lieutenant Flint. Prince Liveyreveno's third officer, the sharpshooting Darowolf is soon to make his first acquaintance with the Stonewalls. But worse than even the outside troubles, there is a growing tension rearing its head among the Stonewall ranks, and none save a valiant few desire to have anything to do with the adventurous title of Stonewall, no matter where they are taken or sent. And upon the doorstep, they have found a mysterious note from an old friend.

Download or read book The 7th Son written by Kathy L Wheeler and published by Chisel Imprint. This book was released on 2023-02-16 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's slated for Bedlam by his 33rd birthday if he can't break the curse placed on him 200 years before. He's down to two days in this enemies-to-lovers tale. A curse that began 200 years ago (The Marquis's Misstep) wreaks havoc in this contemporary suspense. Clairvoyant artist, Alistar Spears, the current Earl of Griston is in dire straits. At the stroke of midnight on his thirty-third birthday, a curse decreed six generations before will send him to the madhouse. He doesn’t even know how or why the curse was instituted. All he knows is that his destiny is insanity. Peyton McKenzie, art critic extraordinaire, is in England for an inheritance from a grandfather she’d never met. In a stroke of rotten luck, she runs into her least favorite artist in the world, Jess Aldis—the artist who painted a gruesome picture straight out of her past. On the upside, she adores the Tudor-style house she now owns, complete with a long lost journal showcasing a window to the past, and her sexy, exciting neighbor—a real live, very attractive earl. Praise for The 7th Son "7th Son is both gripping and delightful. A hero and heroine to root for. Twists and turns perfect for mystery lovers. A setting pure bliss for lovers of romance. And finding long-lost diaries to break a family curse, made for the perfect read."~ Rita Lifetime Award recipient, Sharon Sala - author of - THE LAST STRAW “Expect a fast-paced ride in this captivating tale, written in Kathy L Wheeler’s bold, dynamic style. Intrigue, love, scandal and curses — what more could any reader want? You'll stay riveted until the very last page!” Author Jude Bayton - The Secret of Mowbray Manor "Who can resist a romance between a cursed artist and an art critic with a tragic past? I was hooked from the enticing beginning to the satisfying end. Kathy L Wheeler has created a compelling story with a mysterious journal, sizzling passion, and characters who come alive. Rich in setting and emotion, 7th Son takes readers on a twisty, tantalizing ride.” ~ Award-winning author Alicia Dean Read the entire series: Enchanting the Earl - Prequel to The Earl's Error The Earl's Error - Lorelei and Thorne The Marquis's Misstep - Ginny and Brock The 7th Son - Peyton and Alistar The Viscount's Vendetta - Maeve and Brandon The Duke's Detour - Rebecca and Sebastian Captivated By His Countess - Gabriella and James Lady Felicity’s Feud with Christmas (Regency Christmas Kisses) – Felicity and Noah

Download or read book Ava written by Janet Perroni and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this steamy romance novel set just as WWI is ending, Ava, a beautiful young woman, and Irish immigrant, initially explores her irresistible and alluring power over men with Alistar, a handsome sailor. Soon Ava learns she is pregnant, but before she can tell Alistar, his ship sets sail. Ava finds herself desperate growing up poor in America as an Irish immigrant during prohibition with little to no support from her family. Struggling to overcome her mistakes while dealing with a dysfunctional old school Irish family Ava later finds herself employed by a wealthy family of builders in Brookline, Massachusetts. The builder's son, Devon, is handsome and sophisticated and sees the beautiful young woman, Ava, irresistible. Fans of steamy historical novels will find themselves emotionally engaged by the twists and turns of Ava’s turbulent journey, as she walks through valleys of great sorrows and the pinnacles of dazzling ecstasy. At the height of ecstasy with Devon, Ava finds that she is pregnant again, and Devon’s estranged wife has returned. Caught in the middle of a romantic love story Ava is shocked to find out her father has arranged her marriage to an older gentleman from England who needs marriage to stay in America. Join Ava in this steamy romance novel as she learns how to care for her babies and use her body to fulfill her needs and overcome the hardships she faces. The backdrop of the roaring 20s showcases the difficulties the young heroine faces as an Irish immigrant growing up poor in America caught in the middle of a romantic love story. See how she battles to maintain a delicate balance between motherhood and independence in an old world that loves to shun. Although Ava’s path is twisted and rife with despair, she finds the strength to stand on her own.

Download or read book The Bully's Mate written by teast 87 and published by Padnovel. This book was released on 2024-08-12 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You never know. Some find their Mate on their eighteenth birthday. You should listen to me and stop messing with unmated she-wolves," my mom said. My name is Keith Monroe, and I live in the Silvermoon Pack. In two days, I will turn eighteen and will be able to find my Mate. Sandy is my girlfriend for now. My mom says I should break up with her before I find my Mate, and I know she's right. I've tried to break up with her a few times, but Sandy always does something to make me change my mind, like today. I told her we should be friends yesterday, and she's in my room, s**king me off this morning. I know I sound like an a**hole, but you're only young once. Don't get me wrong, I want my Mate, but it's not set in stone that I will find her soon. It could take years. ******************************** "Mate," I heard him say, looking straight at me. Then, he stood up to come to me. I looked up and was shocked. "No," I said and ran out of there as fast as possible. How could my mate be the one person that has hated me for so long? He has made my life a living hell. Ebony is a werewolf from the Blood Moon Pack who has just turned sixteen. She and her mom live on the bad side of town. Keith is a werewolf from the Silver moon Pack. He will become Alpha on his eighteenth birthday, which is two days away. He is rich and popular. Ebony and Keith can't stand each other. Ebony hates Keith because he and his friends are always bullying her. Keith can't stand Ebony because he thinks that she is poor and weak. Things change on the night Keith turns eighteen and finds out that Ebony is his mate. Now he has to win her heart. Will he succeed in making her his? With not only the past bullying but also from others that will do anything to keep them apart. Is the mate bond as strong as everyone says? Let's find out! (Book 3 of the series)