Ruthlessness comes with a price. The Scorpion Raiders are a ruthless clan, traveling through the jungle and raiding villages and caravans. As the only child of their leader, Claire has lived a safe, comfortable life tucked away from their violence. Her one desire is to join her father, but he refuses to allow it. Her safe life has one major perk—her best friend, Gavin. But just when their friendship builds into something deeper, Claire finally gets the chance she's been waiting for—a chance to join the Scorpion Raiders and win her father's affection. Will she choose love with Gavin, or will she choose the quality her father treasures above all others—ruthlessness? This is a standalone story in the Luminous Lands series, and it features characters from the novel The Scorpion's Lullaby. additional keywords: high fantasy, jungle, scorpions, dragons, thieves, weapons, French, goddess, warriors, strong girl protagonist
Be ruthless. Be rich. Live like gods. Joella’s band of thieves lives deep in the jungle. Riding on giant scorpion dragons, they search the beautiful landscape for villages and caravans to rob. But dangerous mists thread through the jungle’s undergrowth. One touch transforms victims into mindless, murderous shells of their former selves. When the mists interrupt a routine raid, Joella becomes separated from her people. She’s alone except for a stolen book of legends and Marc, a pacifist dedicated to preserving the ways of the old goddess. Searching for their tribes, Joella and Marc brave mist-infected beasts, deceitful clans, and the sweltering days and freezing nights of their beloved jungle. An uneasy alliance grows between them as they read from the book and uncover in its pages the truth of why the jungle has been fraught with evil. They must trust each other to right the wrongs of the past and save themselves, or risk the very landscape they hold so dear. The Scorpion’s Lullaby is a fast-paced, lyrical fantasy filled with creatures and characters who will take your breath away. Get your copy of The Scorpion’s Lullaby today to discover the legends propelling the unforgettable tale in this luminous, unique world. additional keywords: young adult fantasy, high fantasy, jungle, storytelling, legend, monsters, goddess, strong female heroine, teenage warrior, thief, raider, fantastic creatures, myth
Explore haunted caverns in a mystery series filled with hidden treasure, ghosts from the wild west, and a sweet friendship that could become something more. Ever since she was a young child, eighteen-year-old Winter has been best friends with the ghost who resides in her family’s caverns. No one else could see him. They wrote him off as Winter’s “imaginary friend.” But now that dangerous incidents are occurring near Lago Caverns, he may become Winter’s secret weapon in getting to the bottom of the mysteries. When a teacher goes missing amidst ghastly rumors, Winter is the only person who believes something nefarious is at play…especially when the teacher’s absence spells trouble for Lago Caverns. Armed with her friendly ghost, her own fearlessness, and her ability to craft stories that leave listeners spellbound, Winter will get to the bottom of this mystery—and others—to save her home. This collection includes Hollow Wishes, Dark Refrains, and Wicked Regrets—the complete Winter’s Cavern trilogy. additional keywords: ghosts, storytelling, myths, legends, California Gold Rush, caverns, caves, underground, darkness, creepy dolls, missing persons, history, stalkers, teenagers, parties, lake, houseboat
A girl in love with a ghost. A ghost in love with a girl. Neither of them believes in happily ever afters. Eighteen-year-old Winter doesn't believe in happily-ever-afters, even though she helps support her family by weaving stories about them. While some people visit Lago Caverns to experience the absolute darkness and ghostly atmosphere deep below the ground, most visitors come to hear Winter's stories. When a teacher goes missing amidst some ghastly rumors, Winter is the only person who believes something more nefarious is at play…especially when the teacher's absence spells trouble for Lago Caverns. Armed with the friendship of a ghost, her own fearlessness, and her ability to craft stories that leave listeners spellbound, Winter will get to the bottom of this mystery and save her land. additional keywords: free book, ghosts, spirits, caverns, legends, storytelling, gold rush, myths, California, foothills, caves, mystery, female heroine, clues, teen, clean romance
At Rosebud Academy, the spirits have their own haunting melodies… Lissa is tired of being afraid. After a fellow pianist, Karl, disappears from the Rosebud Academy's summer music program, Lissa is determined to keep her head down, ignore the ghost in the hallway, and focus on her music and on the new tensions with her boyfriend. But the unrestful spirits haunting the old school, have other ideas. July's Flesh is the second book in the Rosebud Academy series. If you like ghosts, mysteries, and creepy surprises, you'll love this haunted academy. One-click July's Flesh and continue the gothic mystery today! additional keywords: classical music, academy, hauntings, ghosts, concert piano, pianist, spooky, gothic, Colorado, forest, lake
Ghostly footsteps, haunted mirrors, stolen treasures…welcome to Rosebud Academy. Up until a few weeks ago, eighteen-year-old Lissa Anderson drank, smoked, and partied hard. She was trying to forget a tragedy. But now that she's seen the error of her ways, she's determined to be the straightest arrow at Rosebud, an elite summer academy for classical musicians. A spooky old dormitory, overprivileged students, and hours at the piano make the program into everything Lissa expected. What she didn't expect is her quickly-budding romance with a cellist, the series of thefts related to scary stories, or the ghost determined to get Lissa's attention. Could Lissa's rebellious past help her unlock the future? June's Blood is the first story in the Rosebud Academy series. If you like paranormal mysteries and haunted academies, you'll devour this spooky, gothic trilogy. Explore these ghost-filled halls by starting the Rosebud Academy today! additional keywords: pianist, music, academy, school, gothic, mystery, piano, classical music, concert, ghosts, haunted, clean romance
Some jobs are just a little too scary… Home from college and heartbroken, nineteen-year-old April Oliphant is roped into cleaning the old Rosebud Academy for Girls with her two best friends, James and Logan. While she struggles to contain her growing attraction to James, she also must manage a spooky basement, haunted hallways, and a mirror that seems to want something from her. She didn't think she could trust her instincts after her ex's betrayal, but it's her instincts she must trust now, in order to save her life…and her heart. April's Ghosts is a prequel to the Rosebud Academy trilogy. Although it takes place before the events of the trilogy, it can be read alone and at any point in the series. If you love ghosts, new love, and haunted halls, one-click this sweet, spooky romance today! additional keywords: haunted, ghosts, mystery, academy, gothic, new adult, clean romance, friends-to-lovers
You can run and you can hide…but not forever. After successfully identifying the cause of all the drama last month, Winter is ready to put it behind her and focus on getting her family's business up off the ground again. Unfortunately, the Malley family is circling like vultures, ready to come in and gobble up the crumbling remains of Lago Caverns. Winter's not about to let that happen, but her focus is pulled away when her beloved aunt starts receiving threatening notes. Getting to the bottom of this mystery doesn't only put her aunt and the caverns at risk—Winter's life also hangs in the balance. If you love gothic stories, hauntings, and heroines who solve mysteries, one-click this ghostly tale today! additional keywords: storyteller, ghost, romance, California Gold Rush, caverns, foothills, gothic, mystery, lake, teenagers, parties, summer, new adult
Maybe dead men tell no tales…but dead girls do. With the end of the Rosebud Academy's music festival fast approaching, Lissa should be concentrating on her final performance piece, not dealing with her ex's hostility, her attraction to someone new, or the ghostly face in the mirror. But buried secrets are determined to rise to the surface. In order for Lissa to get what she wants, she must help the spirits get what they want: justice. August's Bones is the final installment of the Rosebud Academy trilogy. If you love chilling tales of ghosts, music, and haunted halls, one-click August's Bones and be transported to this romantic, gothic finale! additional keywords: ghosts, mystery, horror, gothic, Colorado, lake, forest, storytelling, music, piano, classical, concert, violin, academy
Bullets and bones, bullets and bones…wicked, greedy men. Winter's whole world is tilting upside down. Her mom and aunt want to sell their property, and if that happens, Winter will lose her ghostly best friend, Garrett. Even worse, he's continuing to pull away, distancing himself from her. Now that the Malleys' fortunes have fallen, too, Winter finds herself allied with her former competitors. It's a race to uncover that which the ghosts most want to keep hidden, but the price for success might be too high for Winter to pay. additional keywords: ghosts, mystery, gothic, California, Gold Rush, teenage heroine, storyteller, caves, romance,
Let me tell you, dear ones, a tale of sand and stars. The Kingdom of Sand found Nima wandering in the desert as a young girl. Now seventeen, Nima is the storyteller for her adoptive kingdom, weaving tales for their entertainment while yearning to learn the truth of her past. When the king from the nearby Kingdom of Stars demands that Nima be brought to him, she has no choice but to go with the warriors. The palace is dark and stifling, and the king's rule is tyrannous. Nima immediately begins plotting her escape, even though it means traveling back through a desert full of windhaunts--memory-stealing spirits that roam the dunes. As Nima grows closer to one of the king's sons, though, danger from the windhaunts and palace secrets threaten her at every turn. She must use her stories to discover--and create--the truths of her past and the shared history of the kingdoms in order to preserve her freedom, save her people from the windhaunts, and reunite the Kingdoms of Sand and Stars. Tales of Sand and Stars is a luminous, lyrical fantasy full of the beauties and dangers of the desert and the creatures that roam the dunes. Get your copy today and be transported into this breathtaking, unforgettable world.
Explore haunted caverns in a mystery series filled with hidden treasure, ghosts from the wild west, and a sweet friendship that could become something more. Ever since she was a young child, eighteen-year-old Winter has been best friends with the ghost who resides in her family’s caverns. No one else could see him. They wrote him off as Winter’s “imaginary friend.” But now that dangerous incidents are occurring near Lago Caverns, he may become Winter’s secret weapon in getting to the bottom of the mysteries. When a teacher goes missing amidst ghastly rumors, Winter is the only person who believes something nefarious is at play…especially when the teacher’s absence spells trouble for Lago Caverns. Armed with her friendly ghost, her own fearlessness, and her ability to craft stories that leave listeners spellbound, Winter will get to the bottom of this mystery—and others—to save her home. This collection includes Hollow Wishes, Dark Refrains, and Wicked Regrets—the complete Winter’s Cavern trilogy. additional keywords: ghosts, storytelling, myths, legends, California Gold Rush, caverns, caves, underground, darkness, creepy dolls, missing persons, history, stalkers, teenagers, parties, lake, houseboat
Ruthlessness comes with a price. The Scorpion Raiders are a ruthless clan, traveling through the jungle and raiding villages and caravans. As the only child of their leader, Claire has lived a safe, comfortable life tucked away from their violence. Her one desire is to join her father, but he refuses to allow it. Her safe life has one major perk—her best friend, Gavin. But just when their friendship builds into something deeper, Claire finally gets the chance she's been waiting for—a chance to join the Scorpion Raiders and win her father's affection. Will she choose love with Gavin, or will she choose the quality her father treasures above all others—ruthlessness? This is a standalone story in the Luminous Lands series, and it features characters from the novel The Scorpion's Lullaby. additional keywords: high fantasy, jungle, scorpions, dragons, thieves, weapons, French, goddess, warriors, strong girl protagonist
A girl in love with a ghost. A ghost in love with a girl. Neither of them believes in happily ever afters. Eighteen-year-old Winter doesn't believe in happily-ever-afters, even though she helps support her family by weaving stories about them. While some people visit Lago Caverns to experience the absolute darkness and ghostly atmosphere deep below the ground, most visitors come to hear Winter's stories. When a teacher goes missing amidst some ghastly rumors, Winter is the only person who believes something more nefarious is at play…especially when the teacher's absence spells trouble for Lago Caverns. Armed with the friendship of a ghost, her own fearlessness, and her ability to craft stories that leave listeners spellbound, Winter will get to the bottom of this mystery and save her land. additional keywords: free book, ghosts, spirits, caverns, legends, storytelling, gold rush, myths, California, foothills, caves, mystery, female heroine, clues, teen, clean romance
Ghostly footsteps, haunted mirrors, stolen treasures…welcome to Rosebud Academy. Up until a few weeks ago, eighteen-year-old Lissa Anderson drank, smoked, and partied hard. She was trying to forget a tragedy. But now that she's seen the error of her ways, she's determined to be the straightest arrow at Rosebud, an elite summer academy for classical musicians. A spooky old dormitory, overprivileged students, and hours at the piano make the program into everything Lissa expected. What she didn't expect is her quickly-budding romance with a cellist, the series of thefts related to scary stories, or the ghost determined to get Lissa's attention. Could Lissa's rebellious past help her unlock the future? June's Blood is the first story in the Rosebud Academy series. If you like paranormal mysteries and haunted academies, you'll devour this spooky, gothic trilogy. Explore these ghost-filled halls by starting the Rosebud Academy today! additional keywords: pianist, music, academy, school, gothic, mystery, piano, classical music, concert, ghosts, haunted, clean romance
Some jobs are just a little too scary… Home from college and heartbroken, nineteen-year-old April Oliphant is roped into cleaning the old Rosebud Academy for Girls with her two best friends, James and Logan. While she struggles to contain her growing attraction to James, she also must manage a spooky basement, haunted hallways, and a mirror that seems to want something from her. She didn't think she could trust her instincts after her ex's betrayal, but it's her instincts she must trust now, in order to save her life…and her heart. April's Ghosts is a prequel to the Rosebud Academy trilogy. Although it takes place before the events of the trilogy, it can be read alone and at any point in the series. If you love ghosts, new love, and haunted halls, one-click this sweet, spooky romance today! additional keywords: haunted, ghosts, mystery, academy, gothic, new adult, clean romance, friends-to-lovers
From the New York Times bestselling author of Keeper of the Castle, San Francisco contractor and ghost whisperer Mel Turner must solve a murder mystery at a haunted mansion in the Pacific Heights... San Francisco millionaire Andrew Flynt wants to sell his Victorian mansion, but ghostly music, the squeaking of a long-disappeared weathervane, and an angry ghost keep running off potential buyers. After a famous psychic is called in, she informs the Flynts that their multi-million-dollar renovations to “update” the home have left its resident ghost extremely agitated. So contractor Mel Turner is engaged to track down and replace some of the original features of the house. But when the beautiful psychic is found stabbed, it appears someone had a very human motive for murder. Now Mel must use her ghost whispering gift to uncover the secrets of the haunted house on the hill, and her sleuthing skills to catch a killer.
At Rosebud Academy, the spirits have their own haunting melodies… Lissa is tired of being afraid. After a fellow pianist, Karl, disappears from the Rosebud Academy's summer music program, Lissa is determined to keep her head down, ignore the ghost in the hallway, and focus on her music and on the new tensions with her boyfriend. But the unrestful spirits haunting the old school, have other ideas. July's Flesh is the second book in the Rosebud Academy series. If you like ghosts, mysteries, and creepy surprises, you'll love this haunted academy. One-click July's Flesh and continue the gothic mystery today! additional keywords: classical music, academy, hauntings, ghosts, concert piano, pianist, spooky, gothic, Colorado, forest, lake
You can run and you can hide…but not forever. After successfully identifying the cause of all the drama last month, Winter is ready to put it behind her and focus on getting her family's business up off the ground again. Unfortunately, the Malley family is circling like vultures, ready to come in and gobble up the crumbling remains of Lago Caverns. Winter's not about to let that happen, but her focus is pulled away when her beloved aunt starts receiving threatening notes. Getting to the bottom of this mystery doesn't only put her aunt and the caverns at risk—Winter's life also hangs in the balance. If you love gothic stories, hauntings, and heroines who solve mysteries, one-click this ghostly tale today! additional keywords: storyteller, ghost, romance, California Gold Rush, caverns, foothills, gothic, mystery, lake, teenagers, parties, summer, new adult
Bullets and bones, bullets and bones…wicked, greedy men. Winter's whole world is tilting upside down. Her mom and aunt want to sell their property, and if that happens, Winter will lose her ghostly best friend, Garrett. Even worse, he's continuing to pull away, distancing himself from her. Now that the Malleys' fortunes have fallen, too, Winter finds herself allied with her former competitors. It's a race to uncover that which the ghosts most want to keep hidden, but the price for success might be too high for Winter to pay. additional keywords: ghosts, mystery, gothic, California, Gold Rush, teenage heroine, storyteller, caves, romance,
Why do we become ill, depressed or stressed and how can we heal illnesses which the doctors seem unable to cure? Many are searching for something, not knowing what because our lives feel empty and meaningless, resulting in many using drugs or alcohol as a temporary relief from this feeling, a means of escape. This book helps us to read the "sign posts" that should not be switched off by pain killers, anti depressants, or drugs but which can be used to guide us to the root cause of physical, mental or emotional illnesses, to listen to our bodies, to understand the underlying cause of their problems and provides the solutions to really turn our lives around. It uses psychology, meditation, visualisation and prayer, enabling the harnessing of healing powers to remove the blockages preventing complete abundance in every area of our lives. This book provides the tools to find self love, personal growth, happiness, success, physical health and emotional healing and can be used to remove negative karma, whether in this life or previous lives, entrenched habits, negative characteristics or anxieties. It shows how to use ancient symbols such as those in Egypt, sacred geometry, the sacred names of the Angels and God and the teachings of the great Atlantean Thoth. It enables enlightenment and the reaching of "heaven on earth" by using the gifted Ancient Knowledge, regardless of denomination, faith, belief, colour or creed. Documented case studies show the reduction of symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and how these techniques reduced these symptoms. The act of reading this book enables healing to start. True peace and happiness can be found in the pages of this book.
The idea of going sailing for a year wasn't even a dream. We were just an ordinary couple with two young children, and there were so many reasons why it couldn't happen. But a series of events over the course of a few months changed our thinking, and soon we were selling and packing our belongings, in preparation for a 12,000 mile journey from Italy home to England, via the Caribbean. "Atlantic Children" is the story of how we left behind our family, friends, house and careers, exchanging them for a nomadic existence without the structure of work and school. We experienced the joy, drama and misery of sailing, the great outdoors in all weather conditions, extraordinary "off the beaten track" places, and many wonders of the natural marine world. Most of all, the book is about our family unit, the friends we made, how we coped and how we changed. The story is divided into two parts. The first book tracks the journey through the Mediterranean, to the Canary Islands and across the Atlantic.
Dusinberre's book explores Woolf's search, in The Common Reader and other non-fictional writings, for an alternative literary tradition for women. Of equal interest to students of Virginia Woolf and of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century writing, it discusses Montaigne, Donne, Sir John Harington, Dorothy Osborne, Madame de Sevigne, Pepys and Bunyan, together with forms of writing, such as essays, letters and diaries, traditionally associated with women. Questions about printing, the body and the relation between amateurs and professionals create fascinating connections between the early modern period and Virginia Woolf.
Lazy Bottersnikes in outback rubbish tips, Sir Pronoun's dilemma about standing in Miss Noun's place and the story of how Jack built a house, a hut or a shack are all to be found in this treasury of Australian children's books. This book illuminates the icons of Australian children's literature from Gibbs and Outhwaite to Shaun Tan.
Lily Ivory is living her dream of owning a vintage clothing store—and practicing magic on the side. But when she encounters a sinister sleeping spell, Lily comes face-to-face with a nightmarish evil... Taking a night off from running her successful San Francisco clothing store, Lily attends a local art deco ball where vintage fashions steal the show. But when a young woman at the event falls under a mysterious sleeping sickness, Lily senses that a curse was placed on the woman’s corsage. Before Lily can solve the woman’s magical ailment, she’s asked to assist in investigating a string of poisonings in the Bay Area witchcraft community. She’s gained the trust of the local covens by supporting women’s charities through her clothing store. But soon, Lily suspects that one of her new acquaintances might not be so well intentioned and could be dabbling in dark magic and deadly botany…
This book follows a two-decade journey in urban conservation gardening on a four-acre irrigated parcel in Phoenix, Arizona, from the perspective of a retired botanist and her partner. Through a playful use of language and humor, the book not only introduces the plants who are feeding them, buffering the climate, and elevating their moods but also presents the animals and fungi who are pollinating the plants and recycling the waste. This work shows all of us the importance of observing, appreciating, and learning from one's surrounding ecosystem"--
Two women, generations apart, both on the bring of scandal… Phoebe shared more than her unruly dark curls with her ancestor whose portrait graced the walls of the Earl of Dysart's country home. Impatient of convention, both women had retreated from the excesses of London life. Yet neither had enjoyed peace for long. Their retreat was a challenge to Society's most notorious rakes—a certain Viscount Ransome seemed set on making Phoebe his own. But secrets and passion were part of the fabric of the house and Phoebe had learned from her rebellious ancestor. She planned to bring the arrogant viscount to his knees….
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