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Caitlin and Caleb embark together on their quest to find the one object that can stop the imminent vampire and human war: the lost sword. An object of vampire lore, there is grave doubt over whether it even exists. <br><br>If there is any hope of finding it, they must first trace Caitlin’s ancestry. Is she really the One? Their search begins with finding Caitlin’s father. Who was he? Why did he abandon her? As the search broadens, they are shocked by what they discover about who she really is. <br><br>But they are not the only ones searching for the legendary sword. The Blacktide Coven wants it, too, and they are close on Caitlin and Caleb’s trail. Worse, Caitlin’s little brother, Sam, remains obsessed with finding his Dad. But Sam soon finds himself in way over his head, smack in the middle of a vampire war. Will he jeopardize their search? <br><br>Caitlin and Caleb’s journey takes them on a whirlwind of historic locations—from the Hudson Valley, to Salem, to the heart of historic Boston—the very spot where witches were once hung on the hill of Boston Common. Why are these locations so important to the vampire race? And what do they have to do with Caitlin’s ancestry, and with who she’s becoming? <br><br>But they may not even make it. Caitlin and Caleb’s love for each other is blossoming. And their forbidden romance may just destroy everything they’ve set out to achieve…. <br><br><br><br>“LOVED, the second book in the Vampire Journals series, is just as great as the first book, TURNED, and jam packed with action, romance, adventure, and suspense. If you loved the first book, get your hands on this one and fall in love all over again.” <br>--Vampirebooksite.com <br><br>

When her parents lost their jobs, Dawn Talia Celeste became the breadwinner of the family while studying. Then she met Theros Skye Fuentes, the cold-hearted, distant, and arrogant man who only thinks about himself. His life is full of darkness but when she came, everything went bright. They are totally opposite and that's what attracts them to each other. Theros will do everything for his company while Dawn is willing to give up everything for him. Until when will she be able to stay with a selfish man? Until when will she sacrifice just to change him? Will she succeed or she will get tired and leave?

Принцесса Алана с раннего детства вынуждена скрывать свое происхождение и магический дар, чтобы спрятаться от убийц, подосланных мачехой. Девушку против ее воли привозит в столицу Империи опальный агент секретной службы Шейран Ферт. Вот только время для возвращения он выбрал неудачное - император убит, власть захватила мачеха Аланы, и в стране вот-вот начнется гражданская война. Сможет ли Шейран найти компромисс между долгом, честью и собственным счастьем, а принцесса сохранить жизнь, свободу и право на любовь?..

A woman is taught to be invisible, not to raise her head too high lest she hits her husband's jaw. Dusk descends and Kamsi's orientation is changed. The thought and hope of giving life to a new being could change anyone. Kamsi, a woman in love, realizes that even love is not enough; The institution of marriage needs a lot more. Her story is just one voice amongst other women who are married to loving, overprotective and dominating men. It had been easy to believe one could get a blanket when cold hit but what about a time when the heart turns cold? How warm could love be at dusk?

« J'arrive à un âge où en dépit du bois qui l'a nourrie, ma flamme n'est plus qu'une lueur vacillante, de celles qui usent les yeux pour écrire ses mémoires. Elle jette toutefois sur mes heures passées une lumière apaisée et éclaire mes actes sous un angle honnête. Loin de l'hagiographie chantée par les bardes, elle souligne les faits glorieux sans écraser les zones d'ombre. » Héritière de l'Arbre-Mère, Luwise se rêve en artisan de paix, protectrice d'Okateï, unificatrice des royaumes sylvestres et des Enténébrés. Ses nobles ambitions se heurtent aux scepticismes et aux réticences des Seigneurs, humains et démoniaques, jaloux de leurs pouvoirs. Luwise devra faire la preuve que son titre n'est pas une coquille vide. Par la force et par les mots, elle devra gagner les coeurs et mater ses rivaux. Le chemin est étroit entre sagesse et tyrannie, il est aisé de se perdre soi-même. L'ère d'Osukateï s'ouvre dans un brasier qui pourrait bien consumer le monde.

Ashley Roland should have known her husband to be a liar when he promised her heaven and earth! On the night she’s to tell of her pregnancy, Ashley was welcomed with a divorce paper, an affair accusation and news of her husband’s marriage with her step-sister. She died seven times on the spot. Even the news of her pregnancy could not change her fate, it only revealed the true face of her family. She was almost dying on the cold street after been poisoned by her family to get rid of her baby for the sake of the Golden step-sister Rachel, when the richest Billionaire woman found her and called her daughter. 5 years later,Ashley is back with her son, rich and untouchable,ready to give her enemies a brutal death… especially her ex-husband who now wants her back! “I can't live without you Ashley” “I wonder why you are still alive till now!”

One of the conditions to be truly recognized as an alpha is to get married. To have a mate with whom to lead the pack. Calvin refuses to submit to this stupid condition. He is already an Alpha. A marriage of convenience without love is not for him. He will find a woman he will marry without restriction or pressure. And above all a woman who will love him for him. And not just for his position as alpha.

"Merciless and driven, billionaire Anthony Bertram built his company from the ground-up, dedicating every waking moment to creating one of the most powerful corporations in the world. The last thing he has time for is romance. He almost lost everything when his first marriage fell apart. Disillusioned from his divorce, Anthony knows from experience that love only makes you weak. When a mix-up results in a woman showing up at his supposedly private cabin during his vacation, all of his plans are completely upended. This woman is just what he doesn’t need: beautiful, spirited, and so maddening that suddenly all Anthony wants is to make her his. A free-spirited artist and activist, Thea Younger wants to leave the world a better place. When she arrives at the cabin she’s booked for a much-needed vacation and finds Anthony Bertram there—a man who represents everything she’s against—she refuses to let him intimidate her into leaving. When bad weather forces the pair to stay in the cabin together for a week, though, Thea soon discovers that the man behind the mask is no heartless monster. Anthony is all flesh-and-blood man, and one whose kisses she can’t resist. Desire flames between them until they both surrender to exquisite temptation. But as secrets loom over Thea, she must look inside her heart and find the courage to take a chance on love."

Попадая в другой мир, люди превращаются в магов и драконов. На худой конец, получают великие силы и великое самомнение. Никто не становится падальщиком, поедающим трупы. А может, об этом не принято рассказывать? Но я, Ольга Лесина, редко соблюдаю правила. Я расскажу вам о мире, где живут чудовища, и о том, насколько страшным может быть тот, чья жизнь дороже собственной.

<div><p>Alix va devoir se separer de Guillaume pendant quelques mois pour poursuivre sa formation de "protectrice".elle est loin de s'imaginer que son destin s'accomplira dans un autre monde. Un homme mystérieux entrera dans sa vie et la guidera dans cet univers inconnu. Son cœur et sa raison seront mis à rude épreuve.La découverte des ses "origines" va bouleverser toutes ces certitudes de la jeune fille et la phrase "amor vincit omnia" l'amour conquiert tout, prendra tout son sens.Catherine Beaugrand, auteure bourbonnaise signe ici la partie 2 du Prince maudit et la fin de cette aventure epique dans le Bourbonnais pour nos héros : Alix et Guillaume.Vous retrouverez les paysages et lieux situés dans le Bourbonnais : Audes, Estivareilles, la forêt de Tronçais, Montluçon, Quinssaines... à partir de 15 ans et +Le tome 1 et 2 du Prince maudit seront adaptés au cinéma en 2020-2021.</p></div>