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Author: Caroline Dodds Pennock
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2008-11-12
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 0230582338
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe history of the Aztecs has been haunted by the spectre of human sacrifice. Reinvesting the Aztecs with a humanity frequently denied to them, and exploring their spectacular religious violence as a comprehensible element of life, this book integrates a fresh interpretation of gender with an innovative study of the everyday life of the Aztecs.
Author: Marylee MacDonald
Publisher: Grand Canyon Press
Published: 2023-02-18
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 1732078718
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTwelve stories of wayward travelers. Twelve stamps on the passport of the soul. Walter struggles to see past his disfigurement, but a trip to Thailand and a mysterious woman may challenge his quest for perfection. Married to a workaholic, Leslie is accustomed to solitude until her overbearing Indian mother-in-law turns her kitchen into a verbal battlefield. A woman looks for the perfect souvenir in the Turkish Bazaar and instead finds a passionate love affair. From ice storms in Maine to swimming pools in Vera Cruz, errant souls must grapple with past baggage to forge profound connections and a new sense of direction. At home and abroad, solitary travelers embark on journeys that take them where they never expected to go. Bonds of Love & Blood is a poignant collection of award-winning stories featuring life’s unexpected arrivals and departures. If you like intimate accounts of lives at the crossroads, vibrant portrayals of global locales, and elegantly-crafted prose, then you'll love Marylee MacDonald's compelling tales of travel. Buy Bonds of Love & Blood to embark on a heart-wrenching journey of love, loss, and redemption today!
Author: Daniel De Lorne
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Published: 2014-05-01
Total Pages: 202
ISBN-13: 0857991558
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA gripping, blood–drenched saga about twin brothers, the men they love, and the enduring truth that true love never dies – no matter how many times you kill it. Thierry d'Arjou has but one escape from the daily misery of his work at a medieval abattoir – Etienne de Balthas. But keeping their love a secret triggers a bloody chain of events that condemns Thierry to a monstrous immortality. Thierry quickly learns that to survive his timeless exile, he must hide his sensitive heart from the man who both eases and ensures his loneliness...his twin brother. Shaped by the fists of a brutal father, Olivier d'Arjou cares for only two things: his own pleasure and his twin. But their sadistic path through centuries is littered with old rivals and new foes, and Olivier must fight for what is rightfully his – Thierry, made immortal just for him.
Author: Salman Akhtar
Publisher: Margaret S. Mahler
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThicker Than Blood addresses in depth the impact of adoption on biological parents, adoptive parents, adopted children, and siblings.
Author: Daniel De Lorne
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Published: 2018-12-01
Total Pages: 251
ISBN-13: 1489272070
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe groundbreaking romantic horror trilogy, Bonds of Blood, comes to a thrilling conclusion with a story of loss, grief, and redemption. Monsters don't get to be heroes... Betrayed by his brother and imprisoned in his sister's dungeon, Olivier d'Arjou isn't about to let a few chains get in his way. A vampire for six hundred years and a plague on his family for longer, he has no reason to hold back from wiping out the last of his family members and anyone who gets in his way. But first, he'll need to break free. When Oberon North, witch and survivor of one of Olivier's most heinous crimes, comes seeking vengeance, it should be child's play to bend the witch to his will. But Oberon comes with more power and resilience than Olivier expects and forces him to confront truths he'd rather avoid. But Olivier's inner conflict must take a backseat when he learns of his sister Aurelia's plan to save the world from the demon Xadrak. A battle generations in the making, to succeed requires the ultimate sacrifice from both Olivier and his brother Thierry – and the last chance Olivier has to reclaim his humanity and a future he never thought possible.
Author: Yasmine Galenorn
Publisher: Nightqueen Enterprises LLC
Published: 2019-04-15
Total Pages: 229
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThey’re the D’Artigo sisters: savvy half-human, half-Fae agents of the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. Camille is the Queen of Dusk and Twilight. Delilah is a two-faced werecat and the Autumn Lord’s only living Death Maiden. And Menolly is a vampire princess and married to a gorgeous werepuma Amazon. It’s been four long years since they first found out about Shadow Wing…and now, they’re facing the end of the line. It’s time for the D’Artigo sisters to extinguish Shadow Wing’s evil forever, before he goes mad and tries to unravel the world… Keywords: Fae, Gods and Goddesses, Demigods, witches, vampires, romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, magic, shapeshifters, faerie, Fae, fairy, weres, coyote shifter, stag shifter, ghosts, dragons, psychic, elemental magic, wolf shifters, strong women, kickass heroine, steamy, gargoyle, cats, mystery, demigod romance, fae romance, steamy, dwarves, amazons, elementals, mythic fantasy, surprising allies, other realms, changes in life, challenging foes, fantastic friendships, Pacific North West, spells, magical creatures, Celtic, Norse, Finnish, mythology
Author: Lexi C. Foss
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Published: 2021-03
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ISBN-13: 9781954183261
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: J. Bree
Publisher: Bonds That Tie
Published: 2023-03-30
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781923072015
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith my gift coursing through my veins, the tables have turned on the Draven Campus. I'm no longer the Giftless reject, no longer the girl who's fair game to the other students for daring to run away from my Bonds. But there are bigger problems heading my way. With destiny pushing me closer and closer to each of my Bonds, I'm fighting tooth and nail against nature to keep my distance. But they're fighting harder to keep me in their grasp. When it becomes clear that the Resistance is closer than we ever thought, I don't know who I can trust. Can I finally take control of my gift, or will it take control of me? *Savage Bonds is a full length reverse harem PNR novel with material that may be difficult for some readers. This book will end on a cliffhanger. It's recommended for 18+ due to language and sexual situations.
Author: Kalalea George
Publisher: Kalalea George
Published: 2023-09-10
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this scorching new world of werecat shifters, vampires, werewolves, and hybrids, a sizzling romance ignites, but can their love withstand the clash of their primal instincts? As they stood face to face, his cat and her wolf seemed to be in a constant battle, their wild natures at odds with each other. It was a love-hate relationship that simmered beneath the surface. But amidst the turmoil of their beasts, their souls yearned for each other. She walked into the room, a vision of beauty that left him breathless. There was something extraordinary about her, a unique scent that carried the essence of both wolf and vampire. It was like the intoxicating aroma of a jungle after a cleansing rain. In that moment, he knew she was his true mate. Her warm shoulder-length brown hair cascaded gracefully around her, framing chocolate eyes that shimmered with golden sparkles, captivating him entirely. He couldn't tear his gaze away from her, even as his heart thundered in his chest. Every detail, from her full, sensually soft lips to the graceful curve of her body, entranced him. She was perfection personified. Their souls were entwined, and no matter the turmoil their primal instincts brought, their love was undeniable. As they navigated the complexities of their newfound connection, they discovered that their bond ran deeper than the clash of their beasts. Their hearts and souls found solace in each other, and together, they faced the challenges of the outside world, united in a love that defied all odds. Amidst the electrifying allure of this hot new world, their passion ignited like a wildfire, consuming them with a love that could conquer any obstacle. But as they delved deeper into the intricacies of their bond, they had to confront the possibility that their powerful love might just be strong enough to tear each other's hearts and souls apart. In this thrilling tale of supernatural passion and desire, their souls would be put to the ultimate test. Can their love withstand the wild forces of their beings, or will they risk everything for a love that burns brighter than the sun and moon combined? The answer lies in the fiery depths of their hearts and the magnetic pull of destiny.
Author: S. T. Gibson
Publisher: Hachette UK
Published: 2022-03-22
Total Pages: 213
ISBN-13: 031650128X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTHE DARK FANTASY BOOKTOK BLOCKBUSTER! In this dark, fantasy sensation, S. T. Gibson spins the gothic, seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta. This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death. "A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful." --Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
