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Across the land, wedding bells ring out their joyous announcement. But, when a wedding gift is discovered to possess a dark and sinister secret, the damage has already been done. As the dust settles, Faedra is thrust into a different role. One she is not ready for. The only hope she has of defeating a deadly force that threatens her new home, is to pull her allies together. Views: 23
Bestselling author Juliet Marillier’s Sevenwaters series has been praised as a “magnificent saga” (Alernative Worlds) that is a “gripping tale of enduring love” (Publishers Weekly). Now, Marillier returns to Sevenwaters with the story of a young woman destined to unlock the secrets of the Otherworld… Maeve, daughter of Lord Sean of Sevenwaters, was badly burned as a child and carries the legacy of that fire in her crippled hands. After ten years, she’s returning home, having grown into a courageous, forthright woman with a special gift for gentling difficult animals. But while her body’s scars have healed, her spirit remains fragile, fearing the shadows of her past. Sevenwaters is in turmoil. The fey prince Mac Dara has become desperate to see his only son, married to Maeve’s sister, return to the Otherworld. To force Lord Sean’s hand, Mac Dara has caused a party of innocent travelers on the Sevenwaters border to vanish—only to allow their murdered bodies to be found, one by one. When Maeve finds the body of one of the missing men in a remote part of the woods, she and her brother Finbar embark on a journey that may bring about the end of Mac Dara’s reign, or lead to a hideous death. If she is successful, Maeve may open the door to a future she has not dared to believe possible… Review"Juliet Marillier is a fine fantasy writer."--Anne McCaffrey"With her graceful storytelling and her talent as a folklorist, [Marillier] crafts a love story with magical underpinnings."--Library JournalAbout the AuthorJuliet Marillier holds advanced degrees in music and languages, and has had a lifelong passion for both Celtic music and Irish folklore. She resides with her family in Perth, Western Australia. Views: 23
(c) 1991 Orson Scott Card v1.0 (24-Jul-1999) If you find and correct errors in the text, please update the version number by 0.1 and redistribute. Views: 23
Firefighter Jax and hiker Scottie meet during a blaze near Washington's Mt. Adams. Jax's injuries force them to take things slow—and to realize they're not the opposites they initially assumed. Views: 23
No turning back. No backing down. And no surrender…When Angela McAllister and Connor Wilcox are asked to help find out who—or what—killed a de la Paz clan private investigator, Angela agrees with only a slight hesitation. After all, with Connor at her side, she and her unborn child should be safe.They quickly learn the entity haunting the Tucson crime scene is stronger than anyone anticipated, with uncanny powers they can barely fend off, much less identify. Only Levi McAllister, with his otherworldly origins, has a chance of figuring out what they’re up against…but he insists on going alone, and only after Angela and Connor’s twins are hidden away.But when Levi vanishes, and news comes to light that a pair of old enemies have died simultaneously, Angela and Connor realize their clans are being set up for destruction. The days of choosing whose unique powers best fit a given situation are... Views: 23
Xander is shot at while trying to save Buffy's mother from the Sons of Entropy who abduct her so they can trade her for Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. Their leader, II Maestro wants to present Buffy to a demon who thirsts for a Slayer's blood. In a bid to save Xander, Cordelia and Willow walk the ghost roads in order to reach the Cauldron of Bran, the Blessed. As the breaches between the two worlds have been opened, the ghost roads have turned into a battlefield where the ghosts are battling the demons from the pit. In the midst of all this chaos, Belphegor arrives in Sunnydale for Buffy. In a crypt, her blood turning to ice in her veins, Buffy hears his ominous threatening. Will Buffy be able to escape and save the others from the horror of the evil that surrounds them? Views: 23
A secretary must choose between her cold-hearted boss and his gentle best friend. Views: 23
TEXAS, PRESENT DAY. Ellie Denton's world has spiraled out of control. A strange new birthmark, animals talking to her, and her mother's ex-husband laying claim to the family ranch have her thinking life can't get more complicated. But Ellie doesn't know the birthmark's connection to her Faerie ancestors. Complicated takes on a whole new meaning with her innocent wish to find her true love.
SCOTLAND, 1304. Caden MacAlister has more trouble than he can handle. With his brother held for ransom and the laird missing, the last thing he needs is another problem. But the Fae have other plans. A mysterious woman shows up in his stables, sent by Faerie Magic to find her true love. Fighting his attraction, Caden insists she's meant for one of his brothers. With his history, he has no desire for a woman in his life -- especially a woman sent by the Fae.
Only the magic of the Fae can determine whether Ellie will find a Highlander of her own... Views: 23
