Set after the Aurora Award-winning novel, A Play of Shadow, this novella explores the story of a young boy whose fanciful tales of dragons and dangers may prove to be more than just fiction.Werfol returns to Vorkoun with his family to find their fortunes changed for the worse. His father is in disgrace and banished from court. Meanwhile, Vorkoun has been ceded to Asnor by the prince's treaty and no one knows what that will mean.And to complicate matters further, Werfol is now a truthseer, able to discern if another is lying. His training has barely begun, but his mother refuses to send him back to his uncle in Marrowdell. Werfol, bored and heartsick, retreats to his imagination, secretly writing a story about a brave boy who befriends a young dragon. Together, they travel the perilous streets of Vorkoun, looking to retrieve a stolen egg before it can be used for dark magic.But Werfol's brother Semyn finds his story and shows their parents, complaining... Views: 43
His new bride, Kellen, hovers between life and death.A convicted serial killer threatens their child.Max Di Luca goes on the hunt...What would you do to protect your family? Views: 43
The intelligent and relentlessly driven Allison Williams swears that nothing will get in the way of achieving her dream: becoming an Emergency Medicine physician. However, from the first day of her medical residency, nothing goes according to plan. First is the unexpected arrival of Emma Simmons, Allison’s chemistry tutor from college and first unrequited love. Emma, a third year ER resident, is shocked when Allison shows up at her hospital. And more than a little confused, considering they hadn’t spoken since Allison disappeared from her life three years ago. Still, it’s easy to sink into the thrill of Allison’s company once again—assuming she can keep old doubts and questions at bay.Fear, pride, and an addiction-fueled crime spree threaten to keep them apart a second time. Will the embers of attraction ignite into flames, or will the two be left brokenhearted once again? Views: 43
From the bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls, the untold, "richly detailed" story of the women of Walt Disney Studios, who shaped the iconic films that have enthralled generations (Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures) From Snow White to Moana, from Pinocchio to Frozen, the animated films of Walt Disney Studios have moved and entertained millions. But few fans know that behind these groundbreaking features was an incredibly influential group of women who fought for respect in an often ruthless male-dominated industry and who have slipped under the radar for decades. In The Queens of Animation, bestselling author Nathalia Holt tells their dramatic stories for the first time, showing how these women infiltrated the boys' club of Disney's story and animation departments and used early technologies to create the rich artwork and unforgettable narratives... Views: 43
This fresh, smart novel in the guise of a celebrity memoir probes the inner life of a mega-famous pop starHonestly, what amazes me the most with a lot of the people I meet is that they think they're so big. They think, ultimately, that the universe revolves around them. And I'm beginning to think that it's only when you live a life like mine—it's only when you're in a position where you don't even really own yourself, when you can't even really say that you're a citizen of any particular country—that you realize that we're all just tiny pieces of cosmic dust floating through the void until we disappear forever and we're never heard from again. So begins the life story of our uber famous twenty-two year old narrator. A teen idol since he was twelve, when a video of him singing went viral, his star has only risen since. Now, haunted by the suicide of his manager-father, unsettled by the very different paths he and his his teenage love... Views: 43
He's forgotten how to be a daddyBut he'll learn for his Montana TwinsIt's no surprise that Sawyer West doesn't recognize the beautiful woman visiting his ranch. After an accident, he doesn't remember anyone. Not even his twin toddlers. Still, something tells him he can trust Olivia Martin, who offers her help with the girls—and recovering his missing memories. Yet that trust may shatter when he learns why she's really there... Views: 43
