Download or read book I Am Magical written by Briana Lawrence and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-30 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black, queer, magical girls save the world with the power of friendship and fantastic hair.

Download or read book Legendborn written by Tracy Deonn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Instant New York Times Bestseller! Winner of the Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe for New Talent Author Award Filled with mystery and an intriguingly rich magic system, Tracy Deonn’s YA contemporary fantasy reinvents the King Arthur legend and “braids together Southern folk traditions and Black Girl Magic into a searing modern tale of grief, power, and self-discovery” (Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles). After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential program for bright high schoolers at UNC–Chapel Hill seems like the perfect escape—until Bree witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus. A flying demon feeding on human energies. A secret society of so called “Legendborn” students that hunt the creatures down. And a mysterious teenage mage who calls himself a “Merlin” and who attempts—and fails—to wipe Bree’s memory of everything she saw. The mage’s failure unlocks Bree’s own unique magic and a buried memory with a hidden connection: the night her mother died, another Merlin was at the hospital. Now that Bree knows there’s more to her mother’s death than what’s on the police report, she’ll do whatever it takes to find out the truth, even if that means infiltrating the Legendborn as one of their initiates. She recruits Nick, a self-exiled Legendborn with his own grudge against the group, and their reluctant partnership pulls them deeper into the society’s secrets—and closer to each other. But when the Legendborn reveal themselves as the descendants of King Arthur’s knights and explain that a magical war is coming, Bree has to decide how far she’ll go for the truth and whether she should use her magic to take the society down—or join the fight.

Download or read book His Heart I Hold written by Aiken A. Brown and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a Brothers Eyes: the Brant McLachlan Story (2005) introduced us to a small town in Mississippi and a family so relatable that they became part of our own. We were captivated by Brants charm, drive, personality and his relationship with his life-long love. His Heart I Hold is a unique love story that explores not only the strength of the human spirit and the fragility of the human heart, but the definition of love itself. Jennifer and Christians story is one of love born of tragedy. When Brants life was cut tragically short, Jennifer lost her husband, and Christian lost his brother. They never imagined falling in love, but, as they navigated their way through shared loss, a friendship caught fire, and while Jennifer struggled with the idea that she could ever love another, Christian battled deep feelings of betrayal. Together, they learned lessons of selflessness, loyalty, respect, empathy and understanding that helped them ultimately define love and the beauty of its complexities, while realizing one common truth its his heart they hold. Its been a decade since they told us Brants story, now Jennifer and Christian McLachlan share their story in their own words.

Download or read book Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes written by Eric LaRocca and published by Titan Books (US, CA). This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Amongst the Top 50 Horror Books of All Time" - Cosmopolitan Three dark and disturbing horror stories from an astonishing new voice, including the viral-sensation tale of obsession, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. For fans of Kathe Koja, Clive Barker and Stephen Graham Jones. Winner of the Splatterpunk Award for Best Novella. A whirlpool of darkness churns at the heart of a macabre ballet between two lonely young women in an internet chat room in the early 2000s—a darkness that threatens to forever transform them once they finally succumb to their most horrific desires. A couple isolate themselves on a remote island in an attempt to recover from their teenage son’s death, when a mysterious young man knocks on their door during a storm… And a man confronts his neighbour when he discovers a strange object in his back yard, only to be drawn into an ever-more dangerous game. Three devastating, beautifully written horror stories from one of the genre’s most cutting-edge voices. What have you done today to deserve your eyes?

Download or read book Nowhere for Very Long written by Brianna Madia and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • USA TODAY! BESTSELLER In this beautifully written, vividly detailed memoir, a young woman chronicles her adventures traveling across the deserts of the American West in an orange van named Bertha and reflects on an unconventional approach to life. A woman defined by motion, Brianna Madia bought a beat-up bright orange van, filled it with her two dogs Bucket and Dagwood, and headed into the canyons of Utah with her husband. Nowhere for Very Long is her deeply felt, immaculately told story of exploration—of the world outside and the spirit within. However, pursuing a life of intention isn’t always what it seems. In fact, at times it was downright boring, exhausting, and even desperate—when Bertha overheated and she was forced to pull over on a lonely stretch of South Dakota highway; when the weather was bitterly cold and her water jugs froze beneath her as she slept in the parking lot of her office; when she worried about money, her marriage, and the looming question mark of her future. But Brianna was committed to living a life true to herself, come what may, and that made all the difference. Nowhere for Very Long is the true story of a woman learning and unlearning, from backroads to breakdowns, from married to solo, and finally, from lost to found to lost again . . . this time, on purpose.

Download or read book This Crazy Heart written by S. H. Pratt and published by Stefanie Pratt. This book was released on 2015-03-14 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Crazy Heart: Crazy Mountain Series Book 2

Download or read book I Am Urist written by David Spark and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-21 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book Waking up in a world unfamiliar to him, Urist, a dwarf, is forced to create a civilization from scratch. He must build a kingdom on his own to rule the other dwarfs. With Urist being voted as the dwarf to manage the civilization, he has bits and pieces of memories from his old life, helping speed the process of technology for his new civilization. In this story of survival, Urist’s adventure shows that even if life gets hard, it is worth living. About the Author David Spark is active in the Royal Road site posting and talking with aspiring writers. He likes to read, play games, and cook. Spark has special interests in birds and technology.

Download or read book You Me at the End of the World written by Brianna Bourne and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is no ordinary apocalypse... Hannah wakes up to silence. The entire city around her is empty, except for one other person: Leo. Stuck with only each other, they explore a world with no parents, no friends, and no school and realise that they can be themselves, instead of playing the parts everyone expects of them. Together, they search for answers amid crushing isolation. But while their empty world may appear harmless . . . it's not. Because nothing is quite as it seems, and if Hannah and Leo don't figure out what's going on, they might just be torn apart forever. Perfect for fans of John Green. A romantic apocalypse story like no other.

Download or read book Sure Why Not written by M. Monay D. L. and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2024-08-28 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brianna is a young Hispanic woman trying to figure out what she wants out of her life. She’s hit a roadblock that has changed her perspective. She is still hopeful, resilient, and comes off as naïve. Life has shown her all the signs but she just can’t seem to get it right. She continues her trials and tribulations with optimism, even when she is surrounded by pessimists and realists. Some say she may be in denial and sometimes foolish, but she won’t let the world make her doubt the power of love. On this search of finding herself and finding love, she learns that love comes in many different volumes. It isn’t always the end goal to be someone’s girlfriend or wife. Love is so much more than that. During this journey she will go through heartbreak, betrayal, hidden lies, and things that she’s blocked. Brianna tries to fix what she can so expect a bumpy ride. About the Author M. Monay D. L. is a mother of one. She spends most of her time with family and friends. She enjoys many different hobbies like gardening, reading, painting and writing. Writing a book has always been one of her biggest dreams.

Download or read book Cards for Brianna written by Heather McManamy and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though the end of your life may be near, it doesn't mean you have to stop living After being diagnosed in her early thirties with terminal breast cancer, Heather McManamy felt like her life was crumbling. Her "normal" vanished—and was replaced with multiple surgeries and dozens of chemo treatments that could briefly extend her life, but would not prevent her inevitable death. With an effervescent spirit and a new perspective, Heather started to live each day as if it were her last. She learned to soak in the moment, appreciate the beauty around her, and celebrate her blessings. She also pondered her daughter's future journey without her mother—and gracefully prepared for it. Heather began to write greeting cards to Brianna. Cards for her first day of school, her sixteenth birthday, her wedding day. Cards for when things were going right and when they were going wrong. Cards for when Brianna would need her mother—whether in five years or in fifty years—and Heather wouldn't be able to be there for her. Cards for Brianna is the story of one mother's powerful love for her young daughter and Heather's unmatched experiences, laced with laughter and charm, are a reminder to never take a single day for granted.

Download or read book Black Cat Weekly 159 written by Will Murray and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2024-09-14 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue, in addition to great tales from Acquiring Editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman, we also have an original mystery from Kathleen Marple Kalb, a modern dark fantasy from John S. Glasby, and much, much more. Here’s the complete lineup— Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Mother’s Day Tea,” by Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier [Michael Bracken Presents short story] At a seemingly innocent kindergarten Mother’s Day tea, Briana Carter feels the pressure of keeping up with the other moms. But behind her professional exterior, Briana has a darker motive. “Who Stole Annie Oakley’s Golden Gun?” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] When a gold-plated Colt .45 once owned by Annie Oakley vanishes, Detective Kelly Stone is called in to solve the mystery. Can you solve it before Kelly does? “Business As Usual,” by Wayne J. Gardiner [Barb Goffman Presents short story] After a mob job in Kansas City, Lucille returns to New York with doubts—did she make a mistake by taking a little extra on the side? When a hitman tails her at LaGuardia, it’s clear the underboss who hired her isn’t done. How long can she stay ahead? “Mow Way Out,” by Kathleen Marple Kalb [short story] When Christian Shaw, a history buff and single mom, finds her neighbor unresponsive in his tomato patch, it seems like an accident. But her son notices something odd.... The House of Intrigue, by Arthur Stringer [novel] When Baddie Pretlow gets caught up in a web of deception and crime, she finds herself at the center of a dangerous game involving stolen jewels, false identities, and ruthless criminals. Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Snail Ghost,” by Will Murray [Darrell Schweitzer Presents short story] Under a mysterious blue moon in Tibet, an otherworldly traveler encounters a snail-like entity with a plea for help... “Nightmare on Ice,” by John S. Glasby [short story] A polar base is under siege by an otherworldly force in the depths of an unrelenting Arctic winter. “Where Are You, Mr. Biggs?” by Nelson S. Bond [short story, Lancelot Biggs series] Lancelot Biggs, First Mate of the spaceship Saturn, invents a revolutionary “velocity intensifier” that propels the crew on a high-speed journey to Uranus... “The Nobles Are Coming,” by Gene Cross [short story] Trapped in a Martian cave, archeologist Ross encountersa prospector with a deep obsession over mysterious, deadly creatures known as the Nobles. These beings are infamous for making humans disappear, leaving behind only husks of their former selves… Cities in the Air, by Edmond Hamilton [novel] In a future where massive floating cities dominate the skies, Captain Brant finds himself at the center of an epic aerial war between superpowers.

Download or read book Violent Truth written by Nola Marie and published by Nola Marie. This book was released on with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Truth is pain. The truth I hide has left me nothing but rage and a need to hurt. Until Truth, personified by golden curls and innocent, haunted eyes, walks into my life and lies to me. I know nothing about Verity except that she doesn’t add up. The lies uttered by that luscious mouth don’t seem to matter, though. Because I can’t rid myself of this all-consuming need for her. I try to push her away. To make her flee. But the more she runs, the more I need to hold her close. Truth is pain, and I learn just how much when Verity reveals her truth to me. When her captors drag her back to her gilded cage, determined to destroy the beauty of her soul, I will hunt them down, and before I kill them, I will show them what pain truly is. No one will hurt my truth and live. Previously released as Preserving His Truth WARNING: This book is not for the faint of heart. It will tear your heart out and stomp on it before putting it back together. The characters are not perfect, and the heroes are flawed. If you’re looking for sunshine and rainbows, I suggest you try another book. But if you want real emotion with a happily ever after, then you’ve found your book. TRIGGERS: human trafficking, attempted sexual assault, violence, kidnapping, talks of rape

Download or read book Sharing Brianna written by Stephanie Julian and published by Moonlit Night Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-18 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reluctant princess in hiding Princess Brianna Larose enjoys her anonymous life in Philadelphia, but her time is running out. She has six months to decide between her crown or a normal life and a man—or two—to awaken her dormant passions. But when a stalker emerges, her life will be turned upside down. One will keep her safe. One will keep her satisfied. Prickly security specialist Sam has always loved Brianna. His brilliant best friend Philip has always wanted her. Sam fears his feelings will distract him from protecting her, and Philip doubts he can give her what she needs emotionally. Only together can they arouse this sleeping beauty’s passion. But danger lurks and her kingdom demands an answer. Will Brianna have to choose between her country and her desires? Or can she find a way to make all their dreams come true?

Download or read book Ceremony written by Brianna Wiest and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book HIGH TIDE written by Maureen A. Miller and published by Maureen A. Miller. This book was released on 2022-03-25 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. Geological Survey expert, Nick McCord, cannot account for the strange phenomenons plaguing the Windward coast of Oahu. Breaking waves on a windless shore. Dead fish washing up on the sand. The only viable culprit for these anomalies is the new housing development, Kekoa Palms, and its attractive contractor, Briana Holt. Try as he might to find blame with Briana and her site, the truth remains a mystery. Briana Holt portrays herself to the outside world as a woman in charge. In reality she is burdened with insecurities, and one of those insecurities is over six-feet tall. Intent on defending her property from Nick's suspicions, she starts to dig deep into the peculiar episodes along the coast. Nick and Briana's mutual curiosity makes them allies, and their mutual attraction makes them lovers. Now, as they narrow in on the source of the mystery, they find themselves in a struggle to protect the coast...and their lives.

Download or read book Well Below Heaven written by Idyllwild Eliot and published by Cur Dog Press. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen year old Kelly is in a spartan boarding school in northern Idaho, sent away for drugs—as planned. Her little brother Sammy is left home in Missouri, getting ready for high school. He is quirky, quick, writes dark poetry and longs to play football. He’s also got a nose for trouble, and Kelly has left a truckload. And it’s sordid and dangerous. Her sadistic ex is involved, so is one twisted teacher, and so is the object of Sammy’s crush. Kelly warns him away, to no avail. He’s in too deep, and the repercussions could shock the town, and cost him his life.

Download or read book Must Be Love written by S.E. Law and published by S.E. Law Romance. This book was released on with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amber has finally made it into the beauty industry. Working for a cosmetics company gives her the opportunity to test hundreds of new beauty products each year. But when she samples the offerings from Blake Cosmeceuticals, she’s immediately suspicious. Are these serums really the fountain of youth, or is the handsome Dr. Blake selling nothing more than snake oil? Dr. Aaron Blake works non-stop. He has created his own line of skin care treatments, complete with celebrity endorsements and on-air appearances. However, what he really wants is a family, and when the sassy Amber confronts him, he knows how to put a lid on the curvy girl for good…by giving her a baby! Oh baby! The curvy girl and the doctor heat up the pages in this romantic comedy filled with love, laughter, and, of course, babies. Amber is dedicated to her career, but what happens after the gorgeous physician presents her with a conundrum? Get ready because it MUST BE LOVE! No cheating, no cliffhangers, and always an HEA for my readers.