Amelia has worshiped Viscount Hunter Westhaven since school days. After fighting Bonaparte, the famed hero has returned to claim his bride. But war has changed him into a somber, restless man--one who feels he must leave Amelia to search for the families of his fallen comrades.
Part One of a series, Shikongo- The Hero Returns follows the young man, Shikongo who runs away from home, leaving everything behind following the death of both his parents in mysterious circumstances, to find his mother's family in a neighboring kingdom. Initially afraid of his uncles, he decides to return and face them but first he must find his mothers family in a neighboring kingdom. Set in pre colonial Southern Angola and Northern Namibia, it takes you on his journey as he stumbles upon an enchanted family with age old secrets for rain making and healing and where he falls in love with the beautiful and friendly Namtenya, only to lose her to an enchanted river goddess. Not knowing what strange events await him, he sets out to find her, knowing that he must still go and find his mothers kingdom. Inspired by real events Shikongo - The Hero Returns explores life in nineteenth century Namibia and Angola and provides a look into the life of the Ovambo people before independence.
Jasper and Mira must escape the rift and deliver the Youli’s message to Earth Force before it’s too late in this action-packed fourth novel in what Shannon Messenger calls the “richly detailed, highly imaginative” Bounders series! After escaping the Youli’s attack on Alkalinia, Jasper and Mira find themselves trapped with the lost aeronauts in the rift, a rip in space where time moves differently. For every minute they spend in the rift, they are losing days back home. Just when Jasper fears they’ll be stuck in limbo forever, the most unlikely ally shows up: the Youli. The Youli promise to rescue everyone in the rift, but their help comes at a price. First, Jasper must tell Earth Force that the Youli want peace. And second, Mira can’t return with Jasper. She has to leave with the Youli. Back home, almost a year has passed. The Youli war is public, Bounders are in space full-time, and Jasper’s pod is divided. Cole and Lucy have been promoted. Marco and Addy are missing. Jasper delivers the Youli’s message, but the admiral isn’t interested in peace talks. Instead, she sends Jasper and the aeronauts on a publicity tour of Earth to build support for the war. At first, Jasper revels in the spotlight. But it soon becomes clear that if Jasper doesn’t convince Earth Force to stop fighting—and soon—there won’t be an Earth left to fight for, and he may never see Mira again.
A Heart-Wrenching Tale of Forbidden Love in War-Torn London: Can Their Love Survive? Uncover the secrets, betrayals, and relentless pursuit that threaten to tear them apart in A Hero Returns: A Heartwarming Historical Romance. Does love stand a chance when duty and danger collide? 1942. London. The Blitz rages, bombs raining fire on a city already steeped in fear. Amidst the chaos, Elizabeth Bradford, a headstrong nurse, tends to the endless tide of wounded. But one patient, a handsome American Captain shrouded in secrecy, sparks a forbidden attraction that transcends social divides. Philip Sawyer harbors a mission far more perilous than anyone suspects. As their paths intertwine, their love blossoms in the flickering shadows of war. Yet, a terrifying truth threatens to consume them both. Can Elizabeth and Philip fight for their love against the backdrop of a relentless enemy? Dive into a heart-wrenching tale of: Forbidden Love: Will their fiery passion survive the dangers of war and the secrets they keep? Wartime Courage: Witness Elizabeth's unwavering spirit as she confronts the horrors of the Blitz. Enduring Hope: Discover the power of love to illuminate even the darkest times. A Hero Returns is a must-read for fans of historical romance novels.
True story as told by the Capt. of the return of LST 325 from Greece in 2000 with only 29 veterans w/average age of 72. A 6,400 miles of rough water in the Atlantic in the winter.
Florence enters her own private world of pain when Devin returns from a deployment but still feels a thousand miles away. All she wanted was to reconnect, spend some time together, and enjoy all his physical charms, but she finds herself without any of that. Wanting nothing more than him, Florence sets out to uncover Devins inner demon, only to find more than she ever bargained for, but in the process she unlocks the path to redemption for them both.
A study of heroism in the myths of the world - an exploration of all the elements common to the great stories that have helped people make sense of their lives from the earliest times. It takes in Greek Apollo, Maori and Jewish rites, the Buddha, Wotan, and the bothers Grimm's Frog-King.
Collects Iron Man (1998) #1-14, Captain America (1998) #8, Quicksilver #10, Avengers (1998) #7, Iron Man/Captain America Annual 1998 And Fantastic Four (1998) #15. Kurt Busiek and Sean Chen return Tony Stark to the Marvel Universe and restore the shine to Iron Man! As Tony rebuilds his corporation from the ground up, enemies old and new remind him his work is never done! With romance, rivalry and robots to keep Tony busy, can he help his Avengers teammate Warbird in her own struggle against his worst enemy the one in a bottle? Plus: Shell-Head must deal with a cold, calculated and very personal attack from his archnemesis the Mandarin! Iron Man teams with Captain America to face the menace of M.O.D.O.K., and joins the Fantastic Four in an adventure to the moon! Guest-starring the Black Widow, and James Rhodes: War Machine!
Using the lens of popular culture, Heroes explores the ways that our perceptions of heroism and villainy affect the way people behave in heroic and villainous ways. Allison and Goethals use psychology to explore how these important concepts shape our lives and our world.
With his duel fast approaching, Lindon is locked away in prison. As a Blackflame, he is too dangerous to remain free. The Skysworn, protectors of the Empire, have imprisoned him to keep him under control until the day of his promised fight arrives. When it does, he will face Jai Long. But a new danger approaches the Empire, closer every day. A legendary creature of impossible size and an endless thirst for blood. A Dreadgod. Only the Skysworn stand between the people of the land and total annihilation. And Lindon may be forced to join them.