Download or read book Asher written by Shandi Boyes and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our families were friends long before they became bitter rivals, but as the decade long hatred grew, so did the bloodshed. Things are different now, though; my father is a changed man. He's had enough of the violence and wants to spend his final years in peace. In the midst of an epiphany, he gifted me to an enemy. I am to do anything to make him happy, to reforge the tight union our families once had, and to ensure it will be impossible to break. There's just one issue. . . he gave my hand in marriage to a man hell-bent on seeking revenge, and my name is at the very top of his hit list.I am Zariah Volkov, and my husband-to-be wants to kill me.

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Download or read book Trey written by Shandi Boyes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-07-20 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A kaleidoscope is a cylinder full of broken pieces, yet everyone still stares at it in awe. Who's to say the same can't be said for women? Before being thrust in the violent and terrifying sex-trafficking industry, Kristina Svoboda lived in a tiny hamlet in her home country of Czechia. She had an unfulfilling yet peaceful life before she drew the eye of a royal-blooded aristocrat who took what he wanted and lived his life without consequences. For six years, she's been beaten, tortured, and exploited, yet her shoulders don't carry the weight of her abuse. Her heart does, which is exactly what Trey Corbyn plays on when he spots her from afar seconds after she's released from captivity. He sees past the frail skin, hollow eyes, and waif-thin exterior. He sees a survivor. A woman. Someone just as broken as him. With his instincts no longer in existence and his possessiveness dangerous, can a broken man fix a fragilely timid woman? Or will his insecurities worsen her cracks until they reach a point they'll be unfixable?Trey: European Redemption is a gritty story about finding love in the darkest of places. It's raw, intimidating, and shows even when you've been beaten to believe otherwise, sometimes dreams do come true. This book has violent scenes that may be distressing to some readers. Caution is advised. It is book seven in the Russian Mob Chronicles, however, it can be read as a standalone.

Download or read book Nikolai written by Shandi Boyes and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-29 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a first-year defense attorney is left alone with a mafia prince? Chaos, turmoil, and sexual friction so great it will melt your kindle and your panties.Get ready for a fast-paced joyride set to prove it isn't just blondes who have all the fun. It is the women determined to tame the bad boys.By tame, we mean stake our claim.

Download or read book Beneath the Secrets Part One written by Shandi Boyes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-09 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when the only girl you've ever lusted comes crashing back into the picture? Nothing. Don't construe my lack of interest the wrong way. The last time I saw Ava, she was no doubt attractive. Although she's always been a little nerdy, and her head never left the inside of a book during her entire schooling experience, she could garner the attention of any hot-blooded male she feigned an interest in - myself included. Just one flash of her killer smile and I wanted to drop to my knees and kiss her f*cking feet. But a lot has changed since Ava left town six years ago with a flood of tears streaming down her face. Circumstances change. People change. I've changed. I'm no longer a teenage boy who can't control his cock around a beautiful girl. I am a grown man. A man that has done two tours in Afghanistan. A man that has no troubles controlling his cock. A man that can still remember the sweet taste of her lips. What the f*ck? I'm screwed. From the Author that brought you the 'Enigma' series comes the next installment. An emotional story about being reacquainted with your high school crush. Does time really alter your interests? Or is using your age just an excuse to downplay real love? Let's find out - it's time to dive beneath the sheets! Author Notes: This book is part 1 of Hugo's story. This book has open door sex scenes and swear words. Only recommended for audiences over the age of eighteen.

Download or read book My Promised Land written by Ari Shavit and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND THE ECONOMIST Winner of the Natan Book Award, the National Jewish Book Award, and the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award An authoritative and deeply personal narrative history of the State of Israel, by one of the most influential journalists writing about the Middle East today Not since Thomas L. Friedman’s groundbreaking From Beirut to Jerusalem has a book captured the essence and the beating heart of the Middle East as keenly and dynamically as My Promised Land. Facing unprecedented internal and external pressures, Israel today is at a moment of existential crisis. Ari Shavit draws on interviews, historical documents, private diaries, and letters, as well as his own family’s story, illuminating the pivotal moments of the Zionist century to tell a riveting narrative that is larger than the sum of its parts: both personal and national, both deeply human and of profound historical dimension. We meet Shavit’s great-grandfather, a British Zionist who in 1897 visited the Holy Land on a Thomas Cook tour and understood that it was the way of the future for his people; the idealist young farmer who bought land from his Arab neighbor in the 1920s to grow the Jaffa oranges that would create Palestine’s booming economy; the visionary youth group leader who, in the 1940s, transformed Masada from the neglected ruins of an extremist sect into a powerful symbol for Zionism; the Palestinian who as a young man in 1948 was driven with his family from his home during the expulsion from Lydda; the immigrant orphans of Europe’s Holocaust, who took on menial work and focused on raising their children to become the leaders of the new state; the pragmatic engineer who was instrumental in developing Israel’s nuclear program in the 1960s, in the only interview he ever gave; the zealous religious Zionists who started the settler movement in the 1970s; the dot-com entrepreneurs and young men and women behind Tel-Aviv’s booming club scene; and today’s architects of Israel’s foreign policy with Iran, whose nuclear threat looms ominously over the tiny country. As it examines the complexities and contradictions of the Israeli condition, My Promised Land asks difficult but important questions: Why did Israel come to be? How did it come to be? Can Israel survive? Culminating with an analysis of the issues and threats that Israel is currently facing, My Promised Land uses the defining events of the past to shed new light on the present. The result is a landmark portrait of a small, vibrant country living on the edge, whose identity and presence play a crucial role in today’s global political landscape. Praise for My Promised Land “This book will sweep you up in its narrative force and not let go of you until it is done. [Shavit’s] accomplishment is so unlikely, so total . . . that it makes you believe anything is possible, even, God help us, peace in the Middle East.”—Simon Schama, Financial Times “[A] must-read book.”—Thomas L. Friedman, The New York Times “Important and powerful . . . the least tendentious book about Israel I have ever read.”—Leon Wieseltier, The New York Times Book Review “Spellbinding . . . Shavit’s prophetic voice carries lessons that all sides need to hear.”—The Economist “One of the most nuanced and challenging books written on Israel in years.”—The Wall Street Journal

Download or read book Nikolai written by Shandi Boyes and published by . This book was released on 2023-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wanted something so bad, you're willing to kill for it? That's what I felt the instant my eyes locked on Justine. I could practically taste her innocence on my tongue when she stood across from me, riling me up like the life in her eyes hadn't been snuffed years ago. The thrill of the chase ran through my blood so fast, for the first time in years, I felt like I had a heart sitting in my chest. Its beat was weak and cold, but it was still thumping nonetheless.? It had literally only been a few hours since I had a woman's warmth wrapped around my c*ck, but my hunger for Justine was uninhibited. Her scent was so intoxicating, my arrogance fed off it. I craved it like a drug, willing to give up everything to have it embedded in my skin-even my freedom. They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but Vladimir isn't going to be that lucky. I was maimed, beaten and tortured as he groomed me to be a natural born killer, and he is going to discover the hard way how precise his tactics were. Disrespecting my family is as punishable as disrespecting me. Justine is now my family, and I'll spill the blood of a thousand men before I let anyone take her away from me. ?This devil needs his rest, and Justine is the angel who can give it to me. Author Warning: This book has adult scenes and situations that may be distressing to some readers. This book is part two of Nikolai's story and it is not intended to be read as a standalone. *For TWs please visit the author's website.

Download or read book The Sea of Tranquility written by Katja Millay and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nastya is a former piano prodigy carrying a brutal secret, while Josh is completely alone, an emancipated minor who has lost everyone he loves. Stumbling upon each other the first day of school, the two discover the miracle of second chances and the beauty of unexpected friendships

Download or read book The Promise of Lost Things written by Helene Dunbar and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *IPPY Award Silver Medalist Young Adult Fiction - General A medium desperate to save his town, a grieving brother wanting revenge, and a girl who's decided to end ghosts once and for all, converge in the town of St. Hilaire, where the spirits of the dead roam the streets and there's no such thing as resting in peace. Russ Griffin has always wanted to be a fantastic medium. Growing up in the town of St. Hilaire, where most residents make their living by speaking to the dead, means there's a lot of competition, and he's always held his own. But Russ knows the town he loves is corrupt, and he's determined to save it before the sinister ruling body, The Guild, ruins all he's ever wanted. Willow Rogers is St. Hilaire royalty. An orphan, raised by The Guild, she's powerful and mysterious. But she has secrets that might change everyone's fate. She's done with St. Hilaire, done with helping spirits move on. She wants to end the cycle for good and rid the town of ghosts, even if that means destroying the only home she's ever known. Asher Mullen lost his sister, and his parents can't get over her death. They sought answers in St. Hilaire and were turned away. Now they want revenge. Asher is tasked with infiltrating the town, and he does that by getting to know Russ. The only problem is, he might be falling for him, which will make betraying him that much harder. Russ, Willow, and Asher all have their own agendas for St. Hilaire, but one thing's for certain, no one will be resting in peace. Perfect for readers looking for: ghost town books young adult lgbt books atmospheric stories Praise for Prelude for Lost Souls: "Ghost story, love story, and mystery in equal measure, Helene Dunbar's Prelude for Lost Souls is filled with unforgettable characters who reveal the many ways a life can be haunted. Perfect for fans of The Raven Boys."—Lisa Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Magician series "Dunbar invokes small-town intrigue and plentiful atmosphere with this haunting, romantic tale."—Publishers Weekly "A quietly compelling story."—Kirkus Reviews "Mesmerizing and haunting, Dunbar invites readers into a world of family secrets, anxious ghosts and a society's ruthless grasp for power that will leave you wanting more."—The Nerd Daily "Fantastic elements layered in with poignant, human moments of grief make this ghost story a solid sequel. "— Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)

Download or read book Nikolai written by Shandi Boyes and published by . This book was released on 2023-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gripping third installment in the Russian Mob Chronicles. Due to spoilers, no official blurb will be given. Author Warning: Due to adult content this book is not recommended for those under the age of 18. * For TWs please visit the author's website.

Download or read book The Time Museum written by Matthew Loux and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science-loving Delia Bean is expecting to have a pretty boring summer vacation, but when her Uncle Lyndon offers her an internship in his Earth Time Museum, everything begins to look better.

Download or read book The Chicken Thief written by Béatrice Rodriguez and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fox steals a chicken. Why would the fox do this and not eat the bird?

Download or read book Throne of Vengeance written by Rina Kent and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-02 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When vengeance strikes... You don't know me, but I know you. I'm the shadow that creeps behind you without notice. The moment you see me, you're dead. An assassin. A killer. A nobody. Until I became somebody. I'll make everyone who reduced me to a shadow pay. To do that, I'm willing to risk everything. Everything except for my reluctant wife. Rai Sokolov can show me her worst, but this will only end when death does us part. The road to the throne is paved with loss, betrayal, and blood baths. To win, we go all in. Our lives included. This book is the conclusion of a duet and is not standalone.

Download or read book The Books of Jacob written by Olga Tokarczuk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-01-31 with total page 993 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORKER “ESSENTIAL READ” “Just as awe-inspiring as the Nobel judges claimed.” – The Washington Post “Olga Tokarczuk is one of our greatest living fiction writers. . . This could well be a decade-defining book akin to Bolaño’s 2666.” –AV Club “Sophisticated and ribald and brimming with folk wit. . . The comedy in this novel blends, as it does in life, with genuine tragedy.” –Dwight Garner, The New York Times LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, TIME, THE NEW YORKER, AND NPR The Nobel Prize–winner’s richest, most sweeping and ambitious novel yet follows the comet-like rise and fall of a mysterious, messianic religious leader as he blazes his way across eighteenth-century Europe. In the mid-eighteenth century, as new ideas—and a new unrest—begin to sweep the Continent, a young Jew of mysterious origins arrives in a village in Poland. Before long, he has changed not only his name but his persona; visited by what seem to be ecstatic experiences, Jacob Frank casts a charismatic spell that attracts an increasingly fervent following. In the decade to come, Frank will traverse the Hapsburg and Ottoman empires with throngs of disciples in his thrall as he reinvents himself again and again, converts to Islam and then Catholicism, is pilloried as a heretic and revered as the Messiah, and wreaks havoc on the conventional order, Jewish and Christian alike, with scandalous rumors of his sect’s secret rituals and the spread of his increasingly iconoclastic beliefs. The story of Frank—a real historical figure around whom mystery and controversy swirl to this day—is the perfect canvas for the genius and unparalleled reach of Olga Tokarczuk. Narrated through the perspectives of his contemporaries—those who revere him, those who revile him, the friend who betrays him, the lone woman who sees him for what he is—The Books of Jacob captures a world on the cusp of precipitous change, searching for certainty and longing for transcendence. In a nod to books written in Hebrew, The Books of Jacob is paginated in reverse, beginning on p. 955 and ending on p. 1 – but read traditionally, front cover to back.

Download or read book Throne of Power written by Rina Kent and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-02 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When powers clash...In the mafia world, women don't reign.I'm the exception of that rule.I didn't choose this life, it chose me.I have a legacy to protect, a power to snatch, and no one will stop me.If an arranged marriage is what it'll take to lead, then so be it.What I don't count on is that my chosen husband is a ghost from my past.Kyle Hunter.He was once my guard, my protector. Now, he's after my kingdom.The road to the throne is paved with thorns, blood, and casualties.To win, I'll risk it all. My heart included.This book is part of a duet and is not standalone.

Download or read book Treasury of Norse Mythology written by Donna Jo Napoli and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in this collection of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki.

Download or read book The Crowfield Curse written by Pat Walsh and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *"A wondrous mystery." --Kirkus, starred review*"Suspenseful and spooky...with an edgy battle between good and evil." --School Library Journal, starred reviewIf the deepest secret has been spoken, can the deadliest curse be broken?Sent into the forest to gather firewood for the medieval abbey where he's an apprentice, Will hears a cry for help, and comes upon a creature no bigger than a cat. Trapped and wounded, it's a hobgoblin, who confesses a horrible secret: Something is buried deep in the snow, just beyond the graveyard. A mythical being, doomed by an ancient curse...What does this mystery have to do with the cryptic brotherhood of monks Will serves? What does it have to do with the boy himself? When two cloaked figures darken the church's doorway and start demanding answers, Will is drawn into a dangerous world of Old Magic.*Includes a timetable of daily life in the abbey, a glossary of monastic terms, and a sneak peek at the chilling sequel THE CROWFIELD DEMON!New York Public Library "100 Best Books for Reading and Sharing"A 2011 USBBY Outstanding International BookShortlisted for the Branford Boase Award