Climbing the Dragon's Tower


Han Yang - 2021
    

The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice | Summary & Study Guide


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A Witch A Ditch and a Who Done It


Marly Mathews - 2016
    The sleepy villages of Port Merlin and Pendeen have seen their fair share of strange occurrences, but the murder of one of their own, shakes the two small communities to their core. Like it or not, Millie has found herself smack dab in the middle of A Who Done It. The question is, will she find the murderer—or will the murderer find her? Millie decides that she will have to trade her witch’s hat for a deerstalker cap and become a super sleuth, if this magical Who Done It is ever going to be solved.

Order Up (Gossip to Die For Book 1)


Annabelle Hunter - 2020
    The author of a popular blog, her followers are never disappointed of her keen observations and gossipy opinions. So what if no one wants to talk to her outside of gossip? Secrets are more interesting and lucrative, and Lindsey loves to be in the middle of everything.Then she witnesses to a murder— one the Misne police force doesn’t seem interested in solving. When Officer Aidan Cooper risks his position in the department to ask for her help, offering her a tantalizing secret in exchange, how could she resist?But no one is prepared for Lindsey. Not the cops, not the town of Misne, and definitely not the murderer, who will stop at nothing to cover up the crime.

Amorous Dragon’s Fated Match


Amelia Wilson - 2021
    Dragon Shifter Romance.I tried to catch his eye for months, but he remained aloof…STEPHFor years we were friends.I helped him through his messy divorce…Watched him struggle with moving on…I was there when he got promoted to fire chief.It was like we were meant to be...Still he refused on account of being “professional.”What more could I even do to get his attention?Until a chance meeting at the store that led to dinner…And more…NOAHShe was just a friend.But God was she beautiful.I couldn’t have her—even though my heart told me she was mine.Employer-employee relationships were off limits.Until that night at her house…After that, she was all I could think about.Random meetings?I think not.Chance isn’t real—fates align....

Forever Night (Blood Red #4)


W.J. May - 2016
     Unfortunately, she’s wrong—things are about to get a whole lot worse. If she ever wants to see her family reunited, she’s going to have to rely on the one person she most wants to see destroyed: Petra. In a race against time and the enmity of the Rogue Reds, Kallie and Petra must seek out an artifact that can undo the damage of the vampires’ faction war. As Petra seeks to turn Kallie to her side, Kallie must weigh whether she’s right to place any trust in her birth mother, and if she must, is it worth losing her allies and the ones she loves? Fall in love with immortar vampires and werewolves in this paranormal fantasy series. Blood Red Series: Courage Runs Red Night Watch Marked by Courage Forever Night

The Fire Wars


Kailin Gow - 2011
    What can be worse than to finish her senior year at a new school?Living during the post-Erosion period on Earth where there is less land than before, Mac is happy to discover an island of rich beauty and lush landscapes, not to mention mysterious handsome boys and an ancient prophecy that is set to come true in Mac's lifetime.Chance Cutter claims she is his Queen, his goddess to his Fire King, whom he had been searching for years. Their attraction to each other is undeniable, yet why does he seem to hate her? And who is she really?View Official Fire Wars Trailer at:http://youtu.be/ZqG8WFDKg2E

Bestiary: Slice of Life Fantasy for Men


Kirk Mason - 2021
    Save the world? Never gonna happen. Create a bestiary business with a group of beautiful yet contrasting women? Now that’s more like it!One minute I’m in a tree, pointing my camera at a tiger, the next I’m on my back in a medieval fantasy world, while a skittish blonde hovers over me, hoping I’m not dead.I’ve never felt more alive.Because although the dutiful smith’s assistant warns me away from the town’s sinful witch, I still have to go. The witch has the only bestiary book in town, and that’s my one hope of a comfortable life—I don’t feel like donning knight's armor.Turns out, the bestiary is terrible—it's just primitive drawings, annotated by the tall tales of drunken adventurers. I know an opportunity when I see one. It’s a good thing I’ve been transported here with my camera.If only I knew someone with magic powers, able to transfer film to parchment. Someone like the witch, currently scowling at me. How will she look when I turn her house into a walk-in bestiary?And how about a scribe to pen beautiful prose beside the photos? The shy smith’s assistant wrote some incredible weaponry advertisements. I can find a few better uses for her.It’s a shame the girls dislike each other. I’m gonna have to show them they’re more similar than they know. For starters, they’ve both taken a liking to me, and I don’t feel like choosing.Warning, this novel contains an unconventional relationship and adult situations, involving:A shy smith’s assistant with adorable blonde pigtails, who’s going to learn to speak up for herself.A snarky witch in a black dress, who’s going to learn to keep her mouth shut.A vicious goblin, who's going to... you’ll just have to wait and see.

Social Skills: Build Confidence to Have a Conversation with Anyone by Managing Anxiety and Stress to Transform Your Personal and Professional Life


Reid Damon - 2017
    You will learn the psychological reasons why we humans have anxiety and why we create mental fear when communicating with others. Shyness, awkwardness, lack of conversational skills, and the inability to speak eloquently may cause self-doubt – thus crippling oneself. After understanding those causes we will practice simple skill-building exercises that will develop your confidence. These simple steps will guide you in any social situation when speaking to a stranger, your boss, the opposite sex, or to anyone! This book details techniques and strategies that can be implemented in various situations - from casual person-to-person interactions transitioning to professional public speaking events. In addition, the entire book is laid out in a way that builds upon what you read and allows you to focus on the most important social skills – allowing you to slowly develop in a way that will not be intimidating. Keep an open mind and you’ll learn the necessary skills to improve your personal and professional life. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Building Confidence Using Psychology Removing Doubt, Anxiety and Redirecting Your Power Removing Roadblocks from Your Life To Move Forward Powerful Social Skills of Top Performers and How To Learn Them Now Real Life Uses for these Techniques Much, much more! Download your copy today! This Kindle ebook is also registered in Kindle MatchBook. If you buy a new print edition of this book (or purchased one in the past), for a LIMITED TIME you can buy the Kindle Edition for FREE. Print edition purchase must be sold by Amazon. Take action today and download this book now! See you on the path of a better you...

Jack Wolfe, Paranormal Investigator


Craig Lunnon - 2011
    He is also a man of suspended beliefs, with a unique outlook on the universe. He works in Arcana City; a city that never sleeps. Unfortunately, it also never cleans its teeth or takes showers.When the daughter of one of his previous clients gets kidnapped by a high-ranking demon-lord, Jack is hired to find her, rescue her and then keep her out of the clutches of the underworld. He is helped along the way by Collymoddle, an eccentric professor; Helen Hiwater, a museum curator; and Zak, a demon he shares an uneasy alliance with.Things get even more complicated when Jack discovers that the demon-lord’s ambitions are greater by far than the fate of a single girl, which leaves the detective the unenviable task of coming up with a fee for saving the whole world.To be successful Jack will need to do battle with demons, hellhounds, a homicidal fast-food proprietor, the most negligent bartender in the known world, annoying dramatic ambience, and many other obstacles besides.And if that wasn’t enough to be getting on with, he’s also been forced into taking on another case, looking for an elderly lady’s lost cat.

The Enemy: A Novel of Life Aboard a U.S. Navy Destroyer in World War II


Wirt Williams - 1951
    Navy destroyer, the USS Dee (based on the author's experiences while serving aboard the USS Decatur in the North Atlantic). The ships' mission is to locate and destroy German submarines while protecting an aircraft carrier. The book details life aboard the destroyer and the inevitable conflicts that arise between men at sea for long periods. The ship also encounters and engages enemy submarines, receiving slight damage. Following author Wirt Williams' service aboard the USS Decatur, he was transferred to the Pacific theater where he captained a Landing Ship. After the war, Williams worked as a reporter, then became an English professor in California. He continued to write and published six novels, and was nominated for three Pulitzer Prizes, once for his reporting and twice for his novels. The Enemy was his first novel. Williams passed away in 1986 at the age of 64.

Reasons to Stay Alive / Notes on a Nervous Planet


Matt Haig
    He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again.A moving, funny and joyous exploration of how to live better, love better and feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth. Notes on a Nervous Planet: Looking at sleep, news, social media, addiction, work and play, Matt Haig invites us to feel calmer, happier and to question the habits of the digital age. This book might even change the way you spend your precious time on earth.

Oaklayne, A Civil War Saga


Maurine R. McCullah - 2010
    Conflict threatens to dissolve the country in bitter strife if North and South cannot peacefully settle their differences. The calm serenity of life at Oaklayne Plantation near Richmond, VA is suddenly replaced with passionate friction between family members, as each person struggles through perilous situations encountered by each of them during a very difficult time in our nation’s history. Colonel Adam Layne is devastated but remains strong in his loyalty to the Union, despite being banished from the plantation by his father and deserted by his fiancée. The balance of his family stands strong with their father's Southern allegiance. "Oaklayne, a Civil War Saga" is a historically accurate portrayal of a man struggling to serve both his family and his nation in a time when those things are in conflict. The sequel to this book entitled "Oaklayne, The Reconstruction", is now available for purchase in print or e-book version!

The Lovibond Collection


Georgia Cates - 2016
    That's all she was when I agreed to play a part in deceiving her. But then the unplanned happened.We met. And all I wanted from her was a dirty weekend . . . until that wasn't enough and I longed for so much more.Lawrence Thorn suddenly means the world to me. And that's a problem. She's my business partner's sister. Forbidden fruit. Pursuing her can mean trouble for me at Lovibond Brewery. But I don't care.I yearn for her skin against mine.I crave her smell on my body.I want to make her laugh and then hear her moan my name.And she does for a brief moment in time.But Lawrence wants more than I'm able to give. And it's a damn shame because there's no one on earth I want more than her.An epic love.A miserable ending.Unless it's not.Tap is the first book in a collection of Lovibond standalone novels.Each novel will feature a different couple.No cliffhangers.**********************************Stout: A Lovibond Novel 2A beautiful neighbor. A complete stranger. That's all she was when I moved in next door.Adelyn Maxwell is my neighbor but she's no girl next door. The more I come to know her, the more I discover she's a good girl with a lovely dark side. And maybe I don't want her to stay on her side of the fence.I want to disturb the rhythm of her pulse.I want to see the way her hair spills on the bed when she lies beneath me.I want her to teach me the dirty pretty things she desires behind closed doors. And she does.But mostly I want to leave my mark on the most intimate, untouched part of her body. Her heart.A seemingly insignificant intersection of our lives neither of us recalls suddenly becomes a pivotal moment in our future. We aren't strangers at all. And our paths aren't crossing for the first time.These twists and turns of fate will become one of two things: a wrecking ball to tear us apart or the connection to bond us together forever.Stout is the second book in a collection of Lovibond standalone novels.Each novel will feature a different couple.No cliffhangers..   ********************************** Included is a bonus read of Indulge.

Christmas Heartwarmers & Holiday Smiles


Kathi DaleyLori Leger - 2018
    Jude Research HospitalSnuggle by the fire this season to warm your heart with stories of love and hope by ten award-winning, bestselling authors. This wonderful variety includes small town mysteries, heart-tugging romance and enough Christmas to get everyone in the mood. All of our books have happy endings with lots of friendship, family and fluffy white snow! The authors want to thank you for supporting their Christmas cause, St. Jude’s Hospital, where no child is turned away for treatment. ROAD TO CHRISTMAS PAST - Kathi Daley Holly Thompson’s life changes forever when she receives an early Christmas present from her dead Aunt Meg—a gorgeous Private Investigator. When Ben Holiday claims to have a clue about Holly’s unknown parentage, Holly sets out on a Christmas road trip in the hope of finding the family she never knew she had. CHRISTMAS DEADLINE - Pam Binder Bestselling thriller writer, Noel Atteberry never met an obstacle he couldn’t overcome until his editor paired him with stubborn romance author, Holly Lane. Living on his estate in England, Noel has managed to avoid love. But with their Christmas deadline looming, all he can think about is Holly. COWABUNGA CHRISTMAS (Corsario Cove Cozy Mystery) - Anna Celeste Burke It's a Cowabunga Christmas in Corsario Cove for newlyweds, Kim and Brien, until an unexpected visit from Santa changes everything. Murder, mayhem, and shady secrets in the cove make this a honeymoon to remember. CHRISTMAS IN CRYSTAL CREEK - Kim Hornsby A road closure and snowstorm traps country music star, Luanne Billings in a small town at Christmas and she finds herself at Crystal Creek Inn’s Holiday Extravaganza. When a brief opportunity to escape presents itself, she must decide between a career-changing performance and helping a child in need. A SEASON FOR HOPE - Tammy L. Grace From the award-winning author of the Hometown Harbor Series, comes a new heartwarming and inspirational story for the holidays, filled with the magic of the season-- a charming story about the kindness of strangers and finding hope where you never expected it. Cozy up with a holiday read sure to warm your heart. A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW - Heidi Hostetter On the eve of the tree lighting in the Inlet Beach town square, police find a runaway in trouble. Residents gather to help, but complications arise and unraveling the boy's past is harder than they imagine. As a blustery Pacific Northwest Christmas draws near, can they find a way to give a boy with a shattered life another chance at happiness? TWO HEARTS’ CHRISTMAS PROMISE – Tamara Ferguson Engaged, news correspondent Alexandra Evans and Sean Reynolds, an Air Force pilot, are planning a holiday wedding. But when Alexandra’s overseas assignment turns deadly, she returns scarred, and breaks their engagement. Can Sean convince her that beauty is only skin deep so two hearts can keep their Christmas promise? BELLS ARE STILL RINGING – Lori Leger No stranger to loss, Bill Broussard keeps his heart in protective mode, avoiding complicated relationships. Having raised his brother's only son, his nephew now faces bitter challenges of his own. Are the two fated to spend their lives without love, or will they finally get the chance for happiness they deserve? A MARINE’S CHRISTMAS WEDDING – Jacki Delecki Maddy and Hunter’s plans for a courthouse wedding unravel when a friend decides the Marines deserve a real wedding.