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She no longer wants to be a part of his world.But he must convince her to save it...Ashe is one mission away from earning her soul. Nearly three centuries after her disastrous on-land escapade, the former mermaid has a final assignment: protect a marine biologist on his quest to save the oceans. Perhaps it's pure coincidence that Varun Zale is the descendant of the prince she once chose not to kill.Varun can't explain how storms obey Ashe or why her eye color changes to match the tossing waves, but he suspects she is more than the mute ship captain she pretends to be. His growing fascination leads him from the shallows of a fairy tale to the depths of a mystery older than recorded time. In the midnight reaches of the ocean, monstrous titans stir. An unstoppable disease becomes a weapon in the hands of the mer-king.Nothing Varun has ever imagined or believed about mermaids is true. And being wrong could cost him everything... Views: 599
Haunted by the loss of his mother and sister, Han Alister journeys south to begin his schooling at Mystwerk House in Oden’s Ford. But leaving the Fells doesn’t mean that danger isn't far behind. Han is hunted every step of the way by the Bayars, a powerful wizarding family set on reclaiming the amulet Han stole from them. And Mystwerk House has dangers of its own. There, Han meets Crow, a mysterious wizard who agrees to tutor Han in the darker parts of sorcery—but the bargain they make is one Han may regret.
Meanwhile, Princess Raisa ana’Marianna runs from a forced marriage in the Fells, accompanied by her friend Amon and his triple of cadets. Now, the safest place for Raisa is Wein House, the military academy at Oden's Ford. If Raisa can pass as a regular student, Wein House will offer both sanctuary and the education Raisa needs to succeed as the next Gray Wolf queen.
Everything changes when Han and Raisa’s paths cross, in this epic tale of uncertain friendships, cut-throat politics, and the irresistible power of attraction. Views: 599
Professional... that was Harb Mallard. A hardened pro, able to shift the direction of developing alien cultures any way he needed to, with just a few well-placed punches to the tender spots. The Expansion Service depended on men like Mallard to boost potentially useful planets out of the Dark ages, and they put an even dozen backward worlds into his capable hands. Eleven of them were doing just fine under the supervision of Mallard's subordinates. But the last one needed something extra - the kind of dangerous action that coudl only be risked by a real PRO.cepted their robot-like existence. Either way, the human race was doomed! Views: 599
Ethan enjoys his life as a porn model until he meets Jonah, who sees him for the treasure he is, not the damaged person he seems to be. Views: 599
Following hard on the heels of Kushiel's Dart, Jacqueline Carey's spectacular debut novel, comes Kushiel's Chosen, the second in the glittering and riveting Kushiel's Legacy Trilogy. Phèdre nó Delaunay has survived much in her short life; she is an anguissette, a courtly spy, and the keeper of a nation's secrets. She has saved a kingdom, kept her people from a barbaric invasion, and thwarted Melisande Shahrizai, a ruthless, Machiavellian villainess. But her gods are not yet finished with Phèdre, for while the young queen who sits upon the throne is well loved by the people, there are those who believe other heads should wear the crown-Melisande was able to escape the royal guard, and is not done scheming for power and revenge. To save all she holds dear, Phèdre will travel from the sun-drenched villas of La Serenissima to the wilds of old Hellas, and will discover a plot so dreadful as to make the earth tremble . . . Views: 599
When rebellion destroys the underground world in which Thimble and Stone have grown up, they take Stone's son and try to escape the chaos. Along the way, they must evade the Freaks, beings who feed on human flesh. Leaving behind the roles of Builder and Breeder which they were assigned at birth, they wander the underground tunnels, looking for safety yet afraid to go "topside" where legend has it that the light and water will burn their skin from their bones.Their journey takes them upward to an unimagined world of tinned food, comfortable furniture, and books. Away from their regimented society for the first time, and still facing imminent danger, Thimble and Stone acknowledge the forbidden attraction which both have denied for years. Views: 599
Set just before the events of Into the Still Blue, the conclusion to Veronica Rossi's Under the Never Sky trilogy, this breathtaking novella is a satisfying stand-alone for new readers as well as an exciting glimpse at favorite characters from the trilogy. Pulsing with romance and danger, Brooke will leave readers desperate for the conclusion to this epic and unforgettable saga. The only fight she can't win is the one for Perry's heart. Following the stunning climax in Through the Ever Night, the Tides have been forced to seek shelter from the Aether storms in a dismal, secluded cave. But Brooke's memories of the cave go back much further, to when she and Perry used to come here together. That was before Perry fell in love with Aria and before Vale's dealings with the Dwellers altered the course of the Tides forever. Now, with her sister back from a haunting year in captivity and Aria lying unconscious in the sick bay, Brooke struggles to put the pieces of her life back together. Without Perry, who is she? And what is her role in this frightening new world? As these questions swirl about her, an old threat to the Tides resurfaces, and Brooke is forced to put the lives of her people before her own. But in taking this step outside of herself, Brooke may finally discover what she truly wants. Views: 599
In this tense, no-holds-barred fantasy game adventure, Belinda Crawford expertly weaves an action-packed tale where death is just the beginning. The future is cybernetic, and half of humanity is jacked into the game, a massive virtual world where anything is possible. Unfortunately, of the fifty percent of humanity not jacked in, there's one holding a gun to Maggie's girlfriend's head demanding she do the impossible. With her girlfriend's life on the line, Maggie has no choice but to enter the game, become the mythical Valkyrie and seek the ultimate prize, risking her own sanity in the process. In this first instalment in a new series of short stories from the author of The Echo, get ready to enter a world where jet packs clash with swords, myths battle mages and the rules no longer apply. Views: 599
Starry autumn nights are bringing a rare celestial event and exciting new guests to the shores of the sleepy hotel Penmarrow.Maisie is happy to be back among its staff, even with the question of its future ownership still in the air and the fate of her unpublished manuscript soon to be in the hands of London acquisitions editors. More than anything else, she's happy to finally be in a relationship with Sidney Daniels, the sparks between them no longer denied. She's excited for the future and things couldn't be better with regards to romance ... except for those lingering little questions about Sidney's uncertain past, that is.Meanwhile, the staff at the Penmarrow is tasked with hosting a special celestial conference where stargazers are gathering for a glimpse of the much-anticipated comet. The ever-timid maid Molly is flustered by the return of charming astronomer George and seems to need a little advice on how to rekindle the spark they shared last autumn. Hotel... Views: 599
A mother fights a losing battle for her daughter's survival in a struggle against cancer. Meanwhile her daughter finds her own solution that will change her into someone else.A Breath of Fiction is a unique collection, since each of the 200 stories contained in the volume is made up of exactly 200 words. The stories range in mood from serious to enigmatic to poignant to silly. Some stories closely examine ordinary moments that might easily be overlooked in the course of a day or a lifetime. Other stories open a window to the fantastic and to the impossible. But all of the stories are concerned with what it means to experience life. The beauty of these very short stories, grouped into twelve different thematic categories, is that a reader may choose to read as much or as little as they choose at a time. Since these stories were originally posted online (on the blog also titled A Breath of Fiction), they are meant to be accessible for a brief moment of reading, or for a complete immersion in the variety of stories and experiences presented in these pages. Views: 598
Orr has become rich and powerful. Now he finds himself languishing in a notorious prison. Before the end will he fully understand the suffering he has caused and the price he must pay? Note to reader - if you appreciated this short story please, if you are able, make a small donation to a charity of your choice.Orr has become rich and powerful. Now he finds himself languishing in a notorious prison. Before the end will he fully understand the suffering he has caused and the price he must pay? Note to reader - if you appreciated this short story please, if you are able, make a small donation to a charity of your choice.The short story, War Merchant, was inspired by a Bob Dylan song and a television interview where an arms dealer said "war was good for business". The synopsis was written on the 2nd May 2010 and the story was published on 24th Nov 2010.If you enjoyed this story please look out for Wilde’s other free short stories, such as Drawing God?, Elixir of Life and Vengeance. Wilde also has two novels available for purchase, Dreams in Kratocracy (2012 Edition) and Legacy. Views: 598
Soulmates, pawns of prophecy and inheritors of an ancient conflict, Richard and Kahlan's destinies have been bound together since their first encounter in Wizard's First Rule. But now Richard lies on a funeral bier - suspended between the worlds of life and death and Kahlan faces her greatest challenge. She must fight for Richard's very existence, and Richard, trapped in the underworld, must fight to keep the world of life from ending. Desperate sacrifices are required. This is the final battle in a war three-millennia old, a war that saw the Sword of Truth forged, a war that could mean the end, not only of their lives, but of their world. Views: 598
A Wolf HuntedRaine, gai-tan, the werewolf descended from the wolf god, Darius, has been trapped by the evil witch, Chovani. How can he escape the powers of evil that pursue him? Hunted by Brutal's pet wizard, Ja'Teel and the pack of assassins, he must struggle through the high mountain passes. Traveling ever northward, he is reunited with Tashira and Darkhan, but also faces the dark forces who are determined to capture him, and turn him over to High King Brutal.Beloved of the GodsUnable to follow her beloved Raine north through the winter mountains, Ly'Tana and her companions must seek to find and appease the god who is trying to kill her. In the camps of the desert nomads, she discovers not only which god wants her dead, Ly'Tana finds she is also the gods' chosen voice – the Beloved of the Gods. Terrified of this strange power she possesses, power enough to destroy the world, Ly'Tana leads her people and the band of wolves north seeking Raine. She... Views: 598
