6/27/2023 0 Comments The original shannara trilogy![]() ![]() As is gradually hinted through the books, the Four Lands are actually the Pacific Northwest of the United States and Canada, albeit with many features changed. Nuclear wars has devastated the planet, and caused long-forgotten magics to return, along with races like the Elves, Trolls and Gnomes. ![]() Rather than being set in an alternate universe (like Game Of Thrones or The Wheel Of Time), the Shannara books are set in the Four Lands, a future version of Earth. Shannara offers a somewhat unusual setting for a fantasy world. With millions of copies sold worldwide, he remains a significant force in fantasy more than 40 years after the publication of his debut novel – The Sword Of Shannara. ![]() His Shannara series of novels have garnered him an enormous cult following. Few names in modern fantasy can approach the stature of Supa-Star Terry Brooks. ![]()
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And will Kerry escape from the clutches of her powerful father in order to live a better life? The answer to both questions is no - unless these two women can strengthen and cement the tenuous bond that forms between them. Tropical Storm: Good, Melissa: 9781932300604: Books: Books Literature & Fiction Erotica Buy new: 22.02 List Price: 24.95 Details Save: 2.93 (12) Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime & FREE Returns FREE delivery Tuesday, June 28 if you spend 25 on items shipped by Amazon Or fastest delivery Friday, June 24. ![]() Her association with Dar begins in disbelief, hatred, and disappointment, but when Dar unexpectedly hires Kerry as her work assistant, the dynamics of their relationship change. After college she worked her way into supervision at a small tech company, only to have it taken over by Dar Roberts' organization. Kerry Stuart left Michigan for Florida in an attempt to get away from her domineering politician father and the constraints of the overly conservative life her family forced upon her. Friends are a luxury she cannot allow herself, and love is something she knows she'll never attain. She does her job with razor-sharp accuracy. Dar Roberts, corporate raider for a multi-national tech company, is cold, practical, and merciless. ![]() Don't miss this exciting revised "author's cut" edition. Tropical Storm took the lesbian reading world by storm when it was first written. From bestselling author Melissa Good comes a tale of heartache, longing, family strife, lust for love, and redemption. ![]() ![]() Provided with unique access to Vidal’s life and his papers, Parini excavates many buried skeletons yet never loses sight of his deep respect for Vidal and his astounding gifts. Jay Parini crafts Vidal’s life into an accessible, entertaining story that puts the experience of one of the great American figures of the postwar era into context, introduces the author and his works to a generation who may not know him, and looks behind the scenes at the man and his work in ways never possible before his death. The life of Gore Vidal teemed with notable incidents, famous people, and lasting achievements that call out for careful evocation and examination. ![]() Buckley, Norman Mailer, Truman Capote, and The New York Times, among other adversaries. ![]() Also a generous helping of feuds with the likes of William F. 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An intimate, authorized yet totally frank biography of Gore Vidal (1925–2012), one of the most accomplished, visible, and controversial American novelists and cultural figures of the past century ![]() 6/27/2023 0 Comments Closer to nowhere by ellen hopkins![]() ![]() For his part, Cal is trying his hardest to fit in, but not everyone is as appreciative of his unique sense of humor and storytelling gifts as he is. ![]() She knows that Cal went through a lot after his mom died and she is trying to be patient, but most days Hannah just wishes Cal never moved in. Cal tells half-truths and tall tales, pranks Hannah constantly, and seems to be the reason her parents are fighting more and more. But when her cousin Cal moves in with her family, everything changes. She has two supportive parents, she's popular at school, and she's been killing it at gymnastics. "For the most part, Hannah's life is just how she wants it. She knows that Cal went through a lot after his mom died and she is trying to be patient, but most days Hannah just wishes Cal never moved. ![]() 6/26/2023 0 Comments Say yes to the duke eloisa james![]() ![]() ![]() But all that changes when Viola falls in love with the duke’s new vicar, Mr. ![]() ![]() Years pass and Viola’s fears only grow worse, she avoids social events as much as possible and has become a wallflower, she is sure she will be a spinster. It was then that Viola realized she might never marry. Unlike her bold and outgoing siblings, Viola is shy and timid, so shy and timid, that she makes herself ill and has on numerous occasions cast up her accounts, like the time when she was 15 and interrupted an amorous couple in the servant's hall and caused the man to fly into a rage when he assumed his lover was trying to trap him, he bellowed at the woman and left – the woman who was indeed trying to trap him then screamed at Viola – who promptly lost her lunch on the woman’s hem. Viola Astley, The Duke of Lindow’s stepdaughter has been raised as a Wilde but never felt that she fit in. The excellent ending she follows her heart and she will be loved for all time and desired by the right man. Apart from the other painful memory that her past left with her. Gaining the most usual lesson in life as she was growing up. Yet another of the Lindow castle novel this young lady has earned her way through life. ![]() 6/26/2023 0 Comments The psycho by nikki j summers![]() ![]() REVIEW: Wow!! Another amazing book from Nikki. This story takes place in the Soldiers of Anarchy world, and although reading The Psycho and The Reaper will help to understand some of the characters, it’s not essential to the enjoyment of this story. The Joker is an Enemies to Lovers, New Adult, Standalone Romance from Nikki J Summers. No one messes with a King and lives to tell the tale. ![]() And I’m about to show the world the greatest trick of all. They call me The Joker, because I always have the last laugh. Thing is, I love a challenge, and the only one getting destroyed in this twisted little game is her… in the best way. A saviour, destined for the depths of hell.Įverything is how I like it… uncomplicated chaos. I’m the good guy, wrapped up in a warped, depraved package of sin. Tells a joke as I read you your last rites.Īnd howls as I send you to the hell you deserve. I’m the guy that smiles as I plan your downfall. 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As attempts on his life are made, she finds herself trying to keep him alive long enough for him to make her his queen-all while struggling not to lose her heart. The Shadows Between Us will heat up the pageand your heart. ![]() Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and she’s going to do everything within her power to get it.īut Alessandra’s not the only one trying to kill the king. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Now, due to this revelation, there is about 5.3 billion still available, far more than even the largest single package provided to Ukraine. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. The Shadows Between Us is described as a "fablehaven romance" and is a YA (Young Adult) novel by Tricia Levenseller.Īlessandra is tired of being overlooked, but she has a plan to gain power:ģ) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself ![]() 6/26/2023 0 Comments Peter bunzl cogheart series![]() MD: Hi Peter, thanks so much for joining us! (SEE BELOW FOR HOW YOU CAN WIN ALL 3 BOOKS.) I am so pleased and excited to welcome Peter Bunzl to The Mixed Up Files! Four years later Peter’s fourth COGHEART ADVENTURE book, SHADOWSEA has just been released in the UK, and the award-winning first three volumes -COGHEART, MOONLOCKET, AND SKYCIRCUS are now available in the US with Jolly Fish Press. ![]() It came out in September 2016 and was simultaneously chosen as Waterstones Book of the Month a huge deal for a debut. Soon we all joined together in a middle grade critique group regularly meeting up back in London and I too was immediately taken by Peter’s steampunk adventure novel about a girl and her mechanical fox searching for her missing airship pilot and inventor father.Ī few months later we celebrated Peter getting an agent, and a few months after that we celebrated COGHEART being sold as the lead title in Usborne’s 2016 list. ![]() A second friend was in the same group and said that Peter’s excerpt had literally made her cry. Another Scoobie (as SCBWI is affectionately known in the UK) friend was in his conference critique group and introduced us when it was over. In the fall of 2014 I attended my first SCBWI-British Isles conference and met Peter Bunzl. Does your book qualify as middle-grade?.Turning Kids Into Bookworms: A Book List For Parents.Successful Author or Illustrator Visits.Schedule a Skype Visit with a Mixed-Up Files Author.Author Websites With Discussion/Activity Guides. ![]() 6/26/2023 0 Comments Sidi by Arturo Pérez-Reverte![]() ![]() Profesionales de la frontera, sabían luchar con crueldad y morir con sencillez. Jinetes que se persignaban antes de entrar en combate y vendían su vida o muerte por ganarse el pan. Rostros curtidos de viento, frío y sol, arrugas en torno a los ojos incluso entre los más jóvenes, manos encallecidas de empuñar armas y pelear. ![]() Resignados ante el azar, fatalistas sobre la vida y la muerte, obedecían de modo natural sin que la imaginación les jugara malas pasadas. »Rudos en las formas, extraordinariamente complejos en instintos e intuiciones, eran guerreros y nunca habían pretendido ser otra cosa. Aquellos hombres olían a estiércol de caballo, cuero, aceite de armas, sudor y humo de leña. Colgó la espada del arzón, palmeó el cuello cálido del animal y echó un vistazo alrededor: sonidos metálicos, resollar de monturas, conversaciones en voz baja. «El arte del mando era tratar con la naturaleza humana, y él había dedicado su vida a aprenderlo. No tenía patria ni rey, sólo un puñado de hombres fieles. ![]() |