From a New York Times–bestselling author, “readers will thrill” to this historical novel, a “sensual and mysterious gothic romance” set in 1865 Scotland (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Martise St. James came to the Scottish Highlands in search of answers after her friend’s mysterious death—and to bring home the legendary St. James emerald. But once she encounters the darkly handsome Lord Creegan, she wonders if she dares to share the lonely castle with the alluring widower. Everything about him arouses her suspicions—as well as her every desire. Even as she investigates his secrets, she surrenders to the devastating power of his desire. Soon the question becomes whether she will lose her heart—or her life. Praise for Heather Graham “A master storyteller!” —Romantic Times “[Graham] writes high-quality, addicting romances.” —Publishers Weekly “Each page keeps one eager to get to the next.” —Affaire de Coeur Emerald Embrace was originally written under the pseudonym Shannon Drake
Writing under the nom de plume Diane du Pont, New York Times–bestselling author Jacqueline Briskin presents a captivating, novel about a nineteenth-century American woman who embarks on a passionate, exotic journey when she is given an ancient necklace with strange erotic powers Fleeing Washington in 1814 as the British sail up the Potomac and her powerful guardian prepares to make her his wife, Liberty Moore seeks refuge on a ship bound for France, determined to continue the work of her late father, a renowned Egyptologist. On the high seas, she falls passionately in love with an American naval hero named Stephen Delaplane, but a pirate attack alters her destiny. Sold to the most powerful ruler in the East, Liberty must adapt to life as the newest member of her husband’s harem. When the pasha gives her a coveted, ancient necklace known as the Emerald Embrace, she begins to experience the passions of a woman who lived centuries ago. Swept into the dangers and temptations of a strange new land, Liberty must unlock a secret that dates from classical antiquity to determine her own future as two very different but equally alluring men vie to possess her for all time.
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This is the story of how every mirror is the Pearl of the soul through trials to find love like a child with the rarest pearl. To fly through the eyes of my heart’s journey and the pains of romance contained in purple flowers.
The fog clung to the island like a shroud, muffling the world in an eerie quiet. Ethan squinted through the swirling white, the lighthouse beam battling it in vain, its desperate stabs of light swallowed by the hungry mist. The ferry that had deposited him on this forsaken rock had long since retreated, leaving him alone with the rhythmic crash of waves on jagged rocks and the unsettling silence that pressed in from all sides.
In a world buzzing with technology and creativity, hobby writing has become more than just a pastime; it has emerged as a vivid expression of passion and imagination. For many, writing has always been at the intersection of creativity and challenge, allowing stories to flow from the depths of the mind and onto the page. In an age where narratives are crafted not only in books but also in the pixelated realms of computer games, the potential for inspiration is limitless. Computer games, once regarded simply as entertainment, have evolved into multifaceted experiences that integrate story, art, and music, forging deep connections with players. They craft rich narratives that captivate audiences and encourage engagement on multiple levels, resembling modern-day interactive novels. This evolution offers aspiring writers a treasure trove of inspiration. Whether it's the intricacies of character development, the nuances of world-building, or the delicate balance of plot pacing, the gaming world provides a myriad of lessons for those eager to pen their own stories.
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In the quiet stillness of a deserted theme park in the Catskill Mountains, fourteen-year-old Elisabeth Glass commits suicide. By all appearances, her death is a classic case of teenage depression and despair. She slashes her wrists inside the Haunted Hotel, sprawled across a bed used as nothing but a prop. End of story. Or is it the beginning? Elisabeth?s death sets off a chain of events, affecting the lives of her friends and acquaintances. Danielle, an up-and-coming snowboarding star, suspects foul play. Yet this high school graduate?s gut instinct leads nowhere. Shadows darken. Doubt intensifies. What happened to Elisabeth Glass? As Danielle seeks to uncover secrets that someone?who??wants to keep buried, a small town will be shaken to its very core, and friendships and dreams will never be the same.
On the Nature of Gods presents two epic poems written by author juanantoñio that explore love, loss, greed, and their transformative properties. The first poem, "Fallen Woman," tells the tale of an underworld god, Crystal Man, and his creation a god-like woman and companion called Evening Star. Becoming her own person, she escapes, and he rampages through all time trying to find her. Both Crystal Man and Evening Star, along with the history of the world, are transformed by this epic struggle as they try to consummate their love. The second epic poem, "Flaco: The Demi-God and the Nature of the Gods," focuses on a demi-god, who through the love of greed and power, tries to control and devour his world only to find that he has lost his way, rejected by an awakened Amanecer. juanantoñio completes On the Nature of Gods with two short poems about life in Washington Heights, his home.
