Things get a lot more complicated when Vlad has to bodyguard Sebastian. But then again, Sebastian has never been good at playing it safe. However, provoking a homophobic man is probably not the best idea…or the safest. When a man shows up on his doorstep accusing him of sleeping with his girlfriend, Sebastian isn’t interested in being a punching bag. Sebastian is a successful English model who has always detested bullies. He’s sure he’ll never fall for a homophobic bully… Raised by an extremely homophobic family, Vlad is convinced he’s straight and holds nothing but contempt for people who aren’t.īut sometimes contempt and anger can turn into obsession, and then into something else entirely–something Vlad has always considered sick and wrong. When he finds out that her lover is bisexual, it only makes him angrier. Angry and hurt, he’s determined to find her lover and teach him a lesson. After losing his prestigious job, Vlad discovers that his girlfriend has cheated on him.
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The time has come to take back my kingdom. I’ve bided my time, amassing my strength now none who stand in my way will survive. They damaged her in my absence, and the girl I cared for hardened into a woman I cannot resist. Then, they stole her from me-banished me from my home and robbed her of my protection. Transforming my indifference into gentle devotion. We were children when they betrothed us-an obligation I didn’t want.īefore long, her amber eyes had pierced right through me, Until Tomorrow Comes Beauty in Lies Book One Adelaide Forrest Copyright 2021 by Adelaide Forrest All rights reserved. I was never meant to fall in love with her. Start the series with the free prequel, Dreams of the Vengeful today→ READ & DOWNLOAD Adelaide Forrest book Dreams of the Deadly (Massacred Dreams, 1) in PDF, EPub, Mobi, Kindle online. Pre-order the thrilling conclusion, Dreams of the Wicked today→ Dreams of the Deadly, a dark and seductive romance and first book in the Massacred Dreams Duet from USA Today bestselling author Adelaide Forrest is coming July 29th! 5/22/2023 0 Comments Immortal longings chloe gongWhich means his last chance at saving her is entering the games and winning. He's deep in debt trying to keep her alive. Enter Anton Makusa, whose childhood love has lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palace. If she wins, she will finally get the chance to kill him. However, she knows he always greets the victor of the games. Only one person stands in her way of finishing the job: her reclusive uncle King Kasa. Princess Calla Tuoleimi has been in hiding for five years, ever since she murdered her parents to free the people of Talin from her tyrannical family. Those confident in their ability to jump between bodies can enter a fight to the death - for the chance to win unimaginable riches. #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong's adult epic fantasy debut, inspired by Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, is a fiery collision of power plays, spilled blood, and romance amidst a set of deadly games.The only way to win, is to survive.Every year, thousands flock to San-Er, the dangerously dense capital twin cities of the kingdom of Talin, where the palace hosts a set of deadly games. 5/22/2023 0 Comments Kintu goodreadsIn 1750, Kintu Kidda unleashes a curse that will plague his family for generations. Uganda’s history reimagined through the cursed bloodline of the Kintu clan in an award-winning debut. Historical literary magical realism Pubbed:Ģ014 in Uganda 2017 in the U.S. But I want to stop procrastinating on it and I want to urge everyone to read it, so as best as I can, I’ll just share what comes to mind as I think back on my reading experience with this book (and hope it all makes sense). I didn’t know what to say, how much to say, or where to start. When I decided to sit and jot down some thoughts on it, I felt overwhelmed and indecisive. It’s because I enjoyed the book so much and got so much out of it that I needed time to process it all. Not because I hated the book or because it’s bad. Here’s the reason why I haven’t posted a review in a while: I’ve been procrastinating on Kintu. 5/22/2023 0 Comments Author of the rose codeAs the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip whips post-war Britain into a fever, three friends-turned-enemies are reunited by a mysterious encrypted letter-the key to which lies buried in the long-ago betrayal that destroyed their friendship and left one of them confined to an asylum. But war, loss, and the impossible pressure of secrecy will tear the three apart.ġ947. Both Osla and Mab are quick to see the potential in local village spinster Beth, whose shyness conceals a brilliant facility with puzzles, and soon Beth spreads her wings as one of the Park’s few female cryptanalysts. Imperious self-made Mab, product of East-End London poverty, works the legendary code-breaking machines as she conceals old wounds and looks for a socially advantageous husband. Vivacious debutante Osla is the girl who has everything-beauty, wealth, and the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses-but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, and puts her fluent German to use as a translator of decoded enemy secrets. As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to mysterious country estate Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. 5/22/2023 0 Comments Reading Judas by Elaine Pagelswhen the influential Christian priest, Irenaeus, spoke out against it and other writings that offered an alternative view of the circumstances and meaning of Jesus' life and death.Įlaine Pagels and Karen King are two respected scholars of Gnosticism, the philosophical tradition from which the Gospel of Judas springs. It is believed that this is a translation of an earlier Greek work which was in existence at least in 180 C.E. Its provenance is somewhat shaky, but the only known copy of the work, in the Coptic language, has been carbon-dated to around 280 of the Common Era, give or take 60 years. The non-canonical Gospel of Judas, which is the topic of this book, was purportedly found in Egypt in the 1960s or 1970s. Just in time for Easter, I've finished Reading Judas: The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity by Elaine Pagels and Karen L. 5/22/2023 0 Comments The ghost bride book reviewSuch a union would guarantee Li Lan a home for the rest of her days, but at a terrible price.Īfter an ominous visit to the opulent Lim mansion, Li Lan finds herself haunted not only by her ghostly would-be suitor, but also by her desire for the Lim's handsome new heir, Tian Bai. Rarely practiced, a traditional ghost marriage is used to placate a restless spirit. They want her to become a ghost bride for the family's only son, who recently died under mysterious circumstances. But fate intervenes when she receives an unusual proposal from the wealthy and powerful Lim family. Li Lan, the daughter of a genteel but bankrupt family, has few prospects. And in the sleepy port town of Malacca, ghosts and superstitions abound. Though ruled by British overlords, the Chinese of colonial Malaya still cling to ancient customs. "One evening, my father asked me if I would like to become a ghost bride." An Indie Next List pick, The Bookseller Editor's Pick, and a Library Journal Barbara's Pick, Yangsze Choo's stunning debut, The Ghost Bride, is a startlingly original novel infused with Chinese folklore, romantic intrigue, and unexpected supernatural twists. When a surprising offer comes his way, he instantly accepts, sparing no time to consider the consequences. He'll do anything to return to the sky and the people he left behind. A hunter forged in blood… Adrift at sea on a ship full of strangers, Rafe fights to cope with his new reality. An entire civilization exists within the fog, and its survival depends entirely on her. But between her unruly new magic and an unyielding young king, the world below comes with more responsibility than she ever dreamed. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Leigh Bardugo! A mage written in prophecy… When Lyana wakes in the Sea of Mist, adventure is the first thing on her mind. Return to the world of The Raven and the Dove, where winged people rule the skies, a lost kingdom lives at sea, and two star-crossed lovers hold the fate of each in their palms. Free downloads of audio books for ipod The Hunter and the Mage by Kaitlyn Davis 9781952288050 (English literature) DJVU ePub FB2 5/22/2023 0 Comments Miss Lulu Bett by Zona GaleHere, the revised ending of the play is printed first, followed by the original ending of the play, replicating the order in which they were printed in the first published edition of the play. She wrote an initial ending for the play, then revised it to make it more popular with audiences. When writing the play, Gale felt that putting two weddings into an evening's entertainment was compressing things too much. In the novel, after discovering that her first marriage is invalid, Lulu marries again. Miss Lulu Bett has three separate endings. Miss Lulu Bett won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, 1920-1921. It was subsequently copyrighted and published by D. The play was produced by Brock Pemberton at the Belmont Theatre, New York, and first performed on December 27, 1920. The stage play Miss Lulu Bett by Zona Gale (1874-1938) is adapted from her novel Miss Lulu Bett, published in 1920. Zimmerman crafts a guide that provides step-by-step instructions on organically creating and maintaining beautiful meadow gardens. Urban and Suburban Meadows: Bringing Meadowscaping to Big and Small Spaces, by Catherine Zimmerman Author and photographer, Catherine Zimmerman, combines her expertise in photography, storytelling, environmental issues, horticulture and organic practices to offer meadowscaping as an alternative to reduce monoculture lawns. To help alleviate this problem, Energy-Wise Landscape Design presents hundreds of practical ways everyone can save money, time, and effort while making their landscapes more environmentally healthy, ecologically rich, and energy efficient. Residential consumption represents nearly one quarter of North America’s total energy use and the average homeowner spends thousands of dollars a year on power bills. If you are looking for low-cost, beautiful and earth-friendly ways to “green” those landscapes and outdoor spaces and supply an adequate habitat for a whole variety of declining species, including birds, native pollinators, honey bees, amphibians and turtles, this book will be invaluable.Įnergy-Wise Landscape Design, by Sue Reed The Green Garden: A New England Guide to Planting and Maintaining the Eco-Friendly Habitat Garden, by Ellen Sousa.ĭesigned and written in a practical no nonsense comprehensive style The Green Garden is an inspirational guidebook. |