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Another fantastic story from the Once Upon a Time in Heaven series tells about the adventures of a diver. One of the young man’s deep dives suddenly developed into something more and changed his life radically.
Nate just signed up to take a werewolf lover. Hottest. Summer. Ever. The Shiftercorp Companion Programme is where willing humans can sign up to offer their services as a werewolf 'companion' for the summer, and be generously compensated for their time and services. Perth local Nathan Watson is young, single and loves sex, so it makes sense to apply to spend his summer as a shifter's lover. He's thrilled when he's accepted by Shiftercorp, but when the werewolf he chose as his partner is no longer available, a mysterious stranger steps up to claim his contract. Nate is cautious, but agrees to at least meet the wolf in question-and when he does? Sign him up. Cooper Hudson is drop-dead gorgeous, compelling and irresistible, and Nate can't keep his hands off him. His only concern is that Cooper's obviously hiding something about who he is and what he does. Still, Nate's almost certain Cooper isn't an underworld boss. Well, sixty-percent certain. When Cooper Hudson saw Nate's profile, he wanted him. And while it probably wasn't strictly ethical to use his position to claim Nate as his companion, Cooper's looking forward to flying to Western Australia and spending time with this gorgeous boy. He expects a pleasant summer fling-no more, no less. Then he meets Nate, and the chemistry between them is scorching. Cooper falls hard-and recognises Nate as his true mate. Now he just has to figure out how to tell him. Oh, and there's the small matter of what, exactly, Cooper does for a living. But he's sure it'll be fine. Probably.
UM MUNDO ONDE HUMANOS E ANIMAIS DIVIDEM UMA CONEXÃO ESPECIAL. UM CLÃ SECRETO QUE LUTA CONTRA CRIATURAS MALIGNAS. QUATRO AMIGOS EM BUSCA DE UMA CAIXA MISTERIOSA, ANTES QUE SEJA TARDE DEMAIS. Como qualquer outro adolescente, Otto e Theo gostam de imaginar como serão seus animae. Qual animal surgirá para selar seus destinos e acompanhá-los pelo resto da vida quando atingirem a maturidade? Antes que isso possa acontecer, porém, os gêmeos partem em uma de suas habituais caçadas na Floresta Sombria e apenas um deles retorna. Anos depois, sem nunca ter perdido a esperança de encontrar o irmão, chega o momento de Theo se embrenhar na floresta à procura de seu anima. A espécie à qual o garoto se conecta surpreende a todos. Mais surpreendente ainda é o fato de Theo não conseguir enxergar seu destino com clareza, como deveria ser. Na calada da noite, um sujeito invade seu quarto e o convida para uma jornada sem volta, longe da família e da vila onde nasceu. Ele fará parte do Clã dos Guerreiros, um grupo secreto que protege o mundo de espectros, monstros e outros males desconhecidos pela maioria das pessoas. Para assumir seu papel, Theo terá de abdicar do passado e do próprio nome. O treinamento será árduo e, além de aprender sobre magia, combate e sobrevivência, precisará desvendar segredos sobre sua origem e outras lendas há muito esquecidas. A lenda da caixa das almas é uma fantasia fascinante e cheia de reviravoltas. Uma aventura épica sobre autoconhecimento e o poder da amizade. “Uma batalha épica do bem contra o mal – em cujo cerne há perda, amor e um coração tão leal quanto os animae.” Giu Domingues, autora de Luzes do norte e Sombras do Sul.
All my life, I've been taught to worship The Saint. My father is a vicar and my mom is constantly trying to one-up herself in the ranks of Luna Vale Sainthood Church, which leaves me the obedient daughter who can't imagine doing anything but following in their footsteps. But when the man I've been promised to decides I'm not worth the wait, my perfectly-laid plan goes sideways. I'm no good to the Sainthood if I'm not being married off. I'm no good to my parents if I don't find a good match with someone. And I so, so desperately want to be good. Luckily for me, someone else has his eye on me. Someone older, rich, experienced. My parents may not approve, but I'm a grown woman now capable of choosing my own path --- and maybe I don't want to worship The Saint anymore. Maybe I want to worship him. I just hope my last chance at salvation doesn't become my undoing.
Almost immediately after embracing my fate, I was stolen away to Draterion as leverage to ensure my mate behaved in the brewing war. Being away from Alaris was hard, but paying the price to join him on the battlefield was harder. Motives shifted, alliances cracked, and the freedom of our world hung in the balance, all at the mercy of an enemy we couldn't fully understand. And through it all, there was one thing I couldn't escape, one thing that would either be my salvation or my undoing: I was blood bound. *This is the second and final book in the Vampires of Veresian duology. Please read Blood Bought first*
When the waiver you have to sign to get in the door is two pages long, you know it's going to be a good night. But for me, I had no idea that the haunted House of Shadows would make good on their promise to deliver a whole host of horrors. They brought my fears to life, let their monsters play with me however they wanted, and blurred the line between role-play and reality until I wasn't sure what was real anymore. But the biggest horror they made me face wasn't tangible. It was the desire I'd kept hidden for years, and the consequences of wanting something completely forbidden. What happens inside these walls will stay with me forever.
The Witch… Nine years ago, I killed my brother, and I’ve been running from my past ever since. I find a home in Darkwood, finally safe from those who hunt me. But no matter what I do, the darkness keeps pulling me in. I allow my shadow magic to edge closer to the surface to feel something, anything. But no matter how much I want to embrace the power, I can’t. My magic thirsts for violence but I won’t let it kill again. It remains dormant... until he shows up. A masked man watches me from the mirrors, stalking my dreams. He haunts me, unraveling my thoughts until I’m not sure what to believe. I move closer to the edge and I’m afraid of what I’ll become if I let him in. I can’t lose control. If I do, then I’m already dead. The Demon… I’ve spent a century trapped in the Shadow Realm, a purgatory created for me and my demons. I watch the humans through mirrors, waiting for the moment I can find a way to leave and return to my domain. But I never found a way. Until now. She’s everything I’ve been waiting for. The last descendant of the only bloodline that can free me. I stalk her from the shadows, watching her every move. Her dark magic calls to me, craving for me to unleash it. The closer she draws to the shadows, the more she’s within my grasp. Obsession takes over, pulling me into her world. If she won’t unleash her power, then I will make her. Corrupting a soul has never felt so good. Corrupt Shadows is a dark, gothic romance with dark themes that may be triggering.
a fallen angel finds love with a mysterious female—who could be his destiny...or the embodiment of his utter destruction.
This Is The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow Reborn… In a small town hidden behind the hills of New York, things are far from ordinary. As Sleepy Hollow’s youngest Medical Examiner, the pressure intensifies for Dr. Drusilla Van Tassel when the headless bodies of her sister Katrina’s friends start surfacing. Meanwhile, Drusilla’s ex-lover Ichabod Crane returns to town, dredging up feelings better left buried. Things take a turn for the worst when Drusilla comes face-to-face with the Headless Horseman, who is back to settle old scores – and she and her sister are the perfect targets. Drusilla can repel the horseman with an unknown power, but her sister isn’t so lucky, and she goes missing. However, when Drusilla discovers Ichabod is a monster hunter, she has no other choice but to turn to him for help. Even if that means working with a man she feels an inexplicable attraction to. Will they find Katrina and banish the headless horseman once and for all?
Natalie Donovan jumps at a friend’s offer to stay in the family cabin for a month—she desperately needs the chance to get away from, and get over, her messy breakup. She doesn’t count on the owner of the local diner making her heart pound and her body desperate to be touched. Wren Carne is a lone wolf. As an Alpha shifter, she has no pack and maintains her territory without causing drama, just the way she likes it. When she checks on the girl staying in a local cabin, she’s not expecting her wolf to identify the human as her One True Mate. As fallout from their pasts encroaches upon the sleepy town of Terabend, Wren must decide if she wants a pack of her own, while Natalie worries that her secret—she’s transgender—might be too much for Wren.
"Blood is blood...and one way or another, we all bleed." Drizella and Anastasia only know one thing for certain: they will never end up like their mother, Lady Tremaine. When their father left them as young girls, he took what was left of their family’s fortune and their mother’s dignity with him. A few years and one deceased stepfather later, the only version of Lady Tremaine that Drizella and Anastasia know is a bitter and cruel head of house. Anastasia and Drizella have promised themselves―and each other―that they'll be different. They'll find love, see the world, and never let their hearts go cold. But both sisters are all too aware of what it can mean when cast into disfavor with their mother, and fueled by Lady Tremaine’s tendencies to pit the daughters against one another, Drizella and Anastasia are locked into a complicated waltz of tenuous sisterhood. On the cusp of the royal debut party―their one chance to impress the Prince and live up to their mother’s expectations―the sisters at last get a glimpse of what life could be like outside of Lady Tremaine’s intentions: Drizella discovering a love of science and Anastasia sparking a secret romance. But never underestimate the power a mother whose greatest talents lie in manipulation, and the sisters may learn that even the cruelest of hearts can spill blood. This first book in the new Disney Villains Dark Ascension series by National Book Award-winning author Robin Benway explores the complex sibling rivalry between the two wicked stepsisters from Cinderella that turned them into the characters we know today.
Love, duty and danger collide in Edwardian London, as the Shadowhunters face the greatest threat they’ve ever known in the thrilling conclusion to the Last Hours trilogy.
**Magic has made the city of Tiran an industrial utopia, but magic has a cost—and the collectors have come calling.** An orphan since the age of four, Sciona has always had more to prove than her fellow students. For twenty years, she has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic, fueled by a mad desire to achieve the impossible: to be the first woman ever admitted to the High Magistry. When she finally claws her way up the ranks to become a highmage, however, she finds that her challenges have just begun. Her new colleagues will stop at nothing to let her know she is unwelcome, beginning with giving her a janitor instead of a qualified lab assistant. What neither Sciona nor her peers realize is that her taciturn assistant was once more than a janitor; before he mopped floors for the mages, Thomil was a nomadic hunter from beyond Tiran’s magical barrier. Ten years have passed since he survived the perilous crossing that killed his family. But working for a highmage, he sees the opportunity to finally understand the forces that decimated his tribe, drove him from his homeland, and keep the Tiranish in power. Through their fractious relationship, mage and outsider uncover an ancient secret that could change the course of magic forever—if it doesn’t get them killed first. Sciona has defined her life by the pursuit of truth, but how much is one truth worth with the fate of civilization in the balance? A standalone dark academia brimming with mystery, tragedy, and the damning echoes of the past. For fans of Leigh Bardugo, V. E. Schwab, and Fullmetal Alchemist.
The ultimate illustrated guide to being a witch—caring about and standing up for those who are powerless—in Terry Pratchett’s bestselling Discworld universe. Lavishly designed paper-over-board format is an ideal gift for fans as well as a unique introduction to Pratchett’s beloved characters! A practical, full-color guide to being a witch in Terry Pratchett’s bestselling Discworld, covering everything you've ever wanted to know from dealing with elves to making deals with demons, and from tending the flocks to fending off invasions from other worlds. A comprehensive volume, narrated by young witch Tiffany Aching, and amended by such renowned practitioners as Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg—as well as by Rob Anybody Feegle—each of whom offers their own perspectives on all things witchcraft, this book will delight fans, as it inspires and empowers both new and seasoned witches alike. The five funny and fabulous novels in Terry Pratchett's Tiffany Aching adventures The Wee Free MenA Hat Full of SkyWintersmithI Shall Wear MidnightThe Shepherd’s Crown
**Lirien and Her Friends Save the Magic Forest** by William Bold **A Fantasy Adventure for Children** Step into the Enchanted Magic Forest ! The Story: Lirien and Her Friends Save the Magic Forest Embark on an enchanted journey through the Magic Forest with Lirien and her friends in this spellbinding children's fantasy adventure. The Magic Forest is a place where colorful flowers bloom, playful animals frolic and mischievous elves play. But when a mysterious poisonous rain threatens to destroy the forest, Lirien, Nym, and Eleri must come together to uncover the source of the toxic rain and save their beloved home. Join Lirien and her friends as they embark on an adventure to save their beloved forest and learn valuable lessons about friendship, determination, and the power of working together. **The Lessons:** Discover the Power of Teamwork, Perseverance and Creativity As they navigate through the dangers of Rascal's castle and discover the importance of environmental protection, children will learn valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and creativity, all with the goal of making the world a better place for future generations. **The Illustrations**: Bring the Magic Forest to Life The book is beautifully illustrated with detailed and vibrant drawings that will transport children to the magical forest and bring the story to life. The illustrations are a delight to the eyes and will captivate children's imagination. **Target Audience**: for children aged 5-12 who love fantasy and adventure Written by the talented William Bold, "Lirien and Her Friends Save the Magic Forest" is a must-read that will inspire, educate and entertain young readers. Don't miss out on this magical tale, order your copy today!
A mystical land ruled by evil . . . Few creatures who remember how life used to be . . . And a young girl flung into this world of tyranny and oppression. The magical world of Althord Loch is crumbling . . . at the hands of the evil Panthera. Fifteen-year-old Mirri is struggling with the guilt of her father's death, when she lands in front of a twisted staircase, in a land of forbidden magic. With the help of an orphaned elf and lonely Loofa, Mirri accepts her fate. Together, these misfits must change the course of this world—or die trying. Walking over rushing waters and battling Fangars are only parts of the danger that lies ahead. Join Mirri on the adventure of a lifetime—an adventure that teaches Mirri it’s not how much power you hold—it’s how much you believe in yourself.
