Expecting her boss's baby! Pilot Miranda Marlowe is too sick to fly her plane, and she must face the truth: she's pregnant! She knows well enough that her boss, Cleve Finch, is still grieving for his late wife, so to think, she heads to her sister's new inheritance, Villa Rosa. Despite the spiders and dust, the Mediterranean palazzo is as gorgeous as ever. Until Cleve turns up with a dramatic offer: a convenient marriage as soon as it can be arranged! It may be the sensible answer...but is it enough for Miranda? Views: 13
And that city became Babylon, and Babylon was the center of the world...Los Angeles, 1987. Bodies have been turning up all over the city for months, broken, bloodied, and mutilated with their hearts and brains missing, and dark entities are stalking the streets of the infamous Sunset Strip, gathering strength for some unknown purpose that seems to center around Kathryn Blackmoore, future matriarch of the Blackmoore dynasty of witches. Seduced and lost in the dark and erotic appeal of the three members of the band Nephilim, whose intoxicating sound is about to be released on the world, Kathryn finds herself more uncertain than ever. Kathryn is soon joined by her cousin, Magdalene, new friends Richie, and fellow witch, Angelina Ramos, the three of them committed to learning the truth of Arish, Niiq, and Kuri, and their connection to the horrific entities who are beyond ghosts or demons of the night. Kathryn's great love and former boyfriend, Sheffield Burges arrives in Los Angeles desperate to get Kathryn back and make amends for breaking her heart eight years before. Forbidden lust and dangerous pleasure takes Kathryn deep into the truth of these creatures and to the genesis of witches themselves.Fall of the Nephilim is the thrilling and darkly erotic conclusion to Kathryn's journey that began with Rise of the Nephilim, and which sets the path for every Blackmoore to come. Views: 13
"Lush. Delicious. Bewildering. And darkly magical. Popovic has created a world that you tumble into from the very first words and wish you could stay in forever." —Evelyn Skye, author of The Crown's Game"Wicked Like a Wildfire was like devouring a succulent fairy fruit—it will rob your time, settle into your dreams, and leave you starving for more." —Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched QueenFans of Holly Black and Leigh Bardugo will be bewitched by Lana Popovic's debut YA fantasy novel about a bargain that binds the fates—and hearts—of twin sisters to a force larger than life.All the women in Iris and Malina's family have the unique magical ability or "gleam" to manipulate beauty. Iris sees flowers as fractals and turns her kaleidoscope visions into glasswork, while Malina interprets moods as music. But their mother has strict rules to keep their gifts a secret, even in their secluded... Views: 13
The stunning YA debut thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Escape. "You have to help me. We're not being reformed. We're being brainwashed." All sixteen year old Drew Finch wants is to be left alone. She's not interested in spending time with her mum and stepdad and when her disruptive fifteen year old brother Mason is expelled from school for the third time and sent to a residential reform academy she's almost relieved. Everything changes when she's followed home from school by the mysterious Dr Cobey, who claims to have a message from Mason. There is something sinister about the 'treatment' he is undergoing. The school is changing people. Determined to help her brother, Drew must infiltrate the Academy and unearth its deepest, darkest secrets. Before it's too late. Views: 13
BOUND BY BLOOD (Sons of Britain #2)
After their first summer as shieldmates, Arthur and Bedwyr finally find a private moment to explore the attraction that’s been building for months. But the arrival of a stranger changes everything.
Issued a challenge by Uthyr that pits him against his brother, Arthur discovers a chance to protect Bedwyr’s future. If Arthur is willing to do the unthinkable, the bond he and Bed share will be tested as much by blood as by the unspoken truths in their hearts.
BOUND BY BLOOD is the 2nd novel of the SONS OF BRITAIN series.
Edition Note: This story was originally published in 2016 as two novellas, ETCHED IN STONE and BOUND BY BLOOD. The author has combined and lightly expanded these works for republication as a novel.
SONS OF BRITAIN series
They’re a long way from legendary. Amid the volatility of 6th-century Britain, Arthur and Bedwyr are just two young men, born to fight and bound to their warlord by blood and oath. But when fierce hearts collide, loyalties can shift, creating bonds far stronger—and ideas far riskier—than their world may be ready for.
SONS OF BRITAIN is the second series of the STORM’S EDGE saga. Views: 13
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 Valtai 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... Views: 13
Captain Roberts has left the comfort of the Hades System. He is racing towards Antares and the Star Bridge. Only a few refugees were at Hell Station. Most went their own ways or settled.
Captain Roberts has come across some derelict ships that might help him build his fleet. First, he will have to deal with sirens guarding the ships. He will also have to defeat slavers, who have taken an interest in his small fleet.
Persephone, his ships AI is more than she thought. She may even be a goddess. Nathaniel has also undergone some changes after visiting a system populated with cyborgs. He questions what he has become; is he human, or machine.
The Gods have taken an interest in him, and are watching him carefully, while he quests for the star bridge. Views: 13
