When Skylar enrolls in a paranormal academy, she catches the eye of handsome, notorious Gabriel, who’s willing to give her private training. But danger looms on the horizon, and their relationship could end before it ever begins… Together, they'll face the scariest creatures the magical world has to offer in this five-book, illustrated collection. Skylar's story is a slow burn romance with romantic scenes that take place in later books and are not the focus of the story.
When Gabriel arranges a vacation in New Orleans with his half-faerie girlfriend, he expects creole cuisine and opportunities to watch her prance in a skimpy bikini. The local sentinel bureau that polices paranormal activity has another idea in mind--agency numbers are dwindling, vampire turnings are high, and they need his help on the case. It's not the kind of action he hoped to get over the summer, but the NOLA sentinel chief is family, and raven shifters flock together. This is a standalone story in the PNRU universe. But for the best reading experience, it's recommended to read The Hidden Court and The Scary Godmother first.
When a zombie epidemic sweeps trough the local mall and kicks the school year off with a bang, Sky can't wait to take on her first official operation of the term. Thankfully, her kind are immune to it, right? An action-packed romantic adventure with the magical traits of Hogwarts, the steam of Vampire Academy, and the mystery of The Cruel Prince.
Magic school. Hot shifters. Hidden dangers. Was your college this fun? The world knows paranormal creatures exist. They're clerks, nurses, teachers, and even lawyers. But first, before they're allowed free rein in the mortal realm, half-fae like Skylar must endure four years of training at PNRU's academy of magic and higher learning. When her freshman year begins, it doesn't take long to discover the school has serious issues. Between rogue vampire attacks in Chicago and a rising student body count, she's convinced something sinister is at large. On top of that, the only non-fae to take her seriously is Gabriel, a wereraven from the infamous night class. He's hotter than hellfire, dedicated to his studies, and dating the campus mean girl--but willing to give Sky private martial arts lessons. And since nothing is tastier to a nosferatu than fae blood, Sky needs every advantage she can get... before her first year away from home becomes her last. A thrilling blend of paranormal romance and spell-binding adventure with the tension of Vampire Academy, the atmosphere of Harry Potter, and the faerie magic of The Cruel Prince. Skylar's story is a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers adult romance series of full-length novels following the same couple.
Skylar's year jumps off to a dramatic start when fae begin vanishing from Chicago's streets, abducted by the wicked Puppet Master pulling everyone's strings. When King Oberon offers Skylar an opportunity any faerie would envy, Sky finds herself torn between loyalty and love. As the supernatural body count rises, Sky must navigate college life and damaged friendships, otherwise it may be her final year in more ways than one. Dive into the final book in Skylar's arc today.
Jules is recovering from a recent failure when her mysterious uncle makes her an offer she can't refuse: restore his bed and breakfast the Briar Rose.When Jules inherits the Briar Rose bed and breakfast from her strange and mysterious uncle, she thinks it will be the opportunity of a lifetime for her and her husband, Paul. But Jules and Paul soon discover that the Briar Rose holds many secrets: one of them about the murders that took place a year prior, when two of the guests never checked out.
The most horrific struggle of the American Revolution occurred just 100 yards off New York, where more men died aboard a rotting prison ship than were lost to combat during the entirety of the war. Moored off the coast of Brooklyn until the end of the war, the derelict ship, the HMS Jersey, was a living hell for thousands of Americans either captured by the British or accused of disloyalty. Crammed below deck -- a shocking one thousand at a time -- without light or fresh air, the prisoners were scarcely fed food and water. Disease ran rampant and human waste fouled the air as prisoners suffered mightily at the hands of brutal British and Hessian guards. Throughout the colonies, the mere mention of the ship sparked fear and loathing of British troops. It also sparked a backlash of outrage as newspapers everywhere described the horrors onboard the ghostly ship. This shocking event, much like the better-known Boston Massacre before it, ended up rallying public support for the war. Revealing for the first time hundreds of accounts culled from old newspapers, diaries, and military reports, award-winning historian Robert P. Watson follows the lives and ordeals of the ship's few survivors to tell the astonishing story of the cursed ship that killed thousands of Americans and yet helped secure victory in the fight for independence.
This book’s compelling analysis examines the narratives surrounding US-China relations from early American perspectives to the present day, revealing enduring perceptions of China that continue to significantly influence policy decisions. As revealed through discourse, Americans find China to be an amalgam of the curious and fantastic, a “swirling kaleidoscope” of emotion and intellectual challenge. 19th century depictions of China amounted to an odd assortment of images that did not add up to a single cohesive vision. 20th century perceptions about China merged ancient philosophers with political leaders, knitted ancient philosophy with socialist ideals, and amplified the exotic while minimizing the more mundane, evoking a spectrum of American passions, hopes, and fears. In the 21st century, this "swirling kaleidoscope" continues to shape American perspectives on China. The book offers a unique examination of the complex history of the modern world’s most important bilateral relationship. Through the lens of discourse analysis, it provides a fresh perspective, unveiling previously overlooked narratives, illuminating the dynamics between these global powerhouses, and suggesting pathways for the future.
During the lowest point of his life, Sky Logan meets Claire Miller, a teenage Amish girl who lives at the Dark Lake Wildlife Preserve. Despite their conflicting beliefs, they fall in love and spend time with each other almost everyday. One day Claire disappears after an accident, and the authorities have no record of her and her familys existence. Who is Claire and why did she disappear?
More than a movie rental guide, this book is arranged to address universal themes such as love complications, troubled friendships, family strife, body image angst, and more--a true manual for finding the answers to life's questions through film. Two-color illustrations throughout.
