Download or read book CAPTIVE IN HIS CASTLE written by Chantelle Shaw and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jess, who runs a small interior remodeling company in London, is concerned about Angelo, one of her employees, since he hasn’t shown up at work in a few days. When the doorbell rings, she opens the door thinking it could be him, but the handsome man standing there is someone she’s never met before. His name is Drago, and he’s a wealthy Italian who is also Angelo’s cousin. He’s there to tell Jess that Angelo has been in a coma since a car accident. Jess agrees to visit Angelo at the hospital in Venice, but as soon as she gets there with Drago, he changes his attitude. He now accuses her of being a con artist and confines her in his family palace!
Download or read book Captive In The Millionaire s Castle written by Lee Wilkinson and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millionaire Michael Denver fiercely guards his privacy. The breathtaking views from his clifftop castle and the dark, thunderous elements provide the solitude this enigmatic writer needs to lick his wounds from a bitter past. Secretary Laura Mansell ma
Download or read book The Prince s Slave written by P. J. Fox and published by Evil Toad Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shy, reclusive exchange student Belle Wainwright doesn't know that her world is about to change. Talked into a night out against her better judgment, she finds herself in an exclusive club where she knows no one. And finds herself the target of slavers whose purpose is to satisfy those men-and women-whose tastes have grown too dark for the modern world. Whose needs cannot be met by normal means. Who love...but on their own terms. Abandoned by her friends, she's simultaneously rescued and captured by a man who is at once a hero and a figure from nightmare. A dark prince who hints, enigmatically, at his own even darker needs. Who describes himself as a man with no soul. But who is, nonetheless, beautiful and brilliant. And whom Belle finds captivating, even though she knows she shouldn't.... This book is intended for mature audiences.
Download or read book The Blue Castle written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2023-09-14 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Blue Castle" tells the story of a young woman named Valancy Stirling, who lives a dull and uneventful life in the restrictive and judgmental society of the early 20th century. She is unmarried and lives with her overbearing mother and cousin, and has resigned herself to a life of spinsterhood and conformity. However, everything changes when Valancy receives a devastating medical diagnosis that gives her only a year to live. This news acts as a catalyst, prompting Valancy to break free from the constraints placed upon her and start living life on her own terms. She decides to leave her oppressive family environment and embrace her dreams and desires. Valancy's journey takes her to the fictional Blue Castle, a place of love and freedom that exists only in her imagination. In this imagined space, she meets a mysterious man named Barney Snaith, who becomes a symbol of hope and adventure in her life. Through "The Blue Castle," Montgomery explores themes such as self-discovery, the power of imagination, and the importance of living authentically. The novel challenges societal norms and expectations, highlighting the barriers placed on women during the early 20th century. Valancy's transformation from a meek and submissive woman to a vibrant and independent individual is both inspiring and empowering. Montgomery's writing is vivid and evocative, immersing readers in the beauty of the Canadian landscape and the emotions of the characters. Her descriptions of nature and the Blue Castle itself transport readers to a place of enchantment and possibility. The author's knack for creating memorable characters shines through in Valancy's journey, as well as in the supporting cast that includes eccentric family members and quirky townspeople. "The Blue Castle" stands apart from Montgomery's more famous works due to its departure from the author's usual setting of Prince Edward Island. The novel is set in the fictional Muskoka region of Ontario, providing a fresh and captivating backdrop. This change of scenery adds another layer of charm and uniqueness to the story. Overall, "The Blue Castle" is a delightful and heartwarming tale of self-discovery, courage, and love. It portrays the transformative power of embracing one's true desires and finding joy in unexpected places. Montgomery's masterful storytelling and the endearing characters make this a book you won't want to put down.
Download or read book The Shattered Castle The Ascendance Series Book 5 written by Jennifer A. Nielsen and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings her signature twists and high-stakes action to the fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Ascendance Series! King Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. He's hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya. But a surprise attack on his own land -- on the castle itself -- reminds Jaron that nothing is easy. The Prozarian Monarch threatens to crumble Jaron's entire kingdom. And that's not the only thing in danger: With old enemies and new rumors circling around him, even Jaron's relationship with Imogen is uncertain. This former False Prince will need his best tricks and many allies at his side to hold Carthya together.
Download or read book The Captive of the Castle of Sennaar written by George Cumberland and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 1991 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Captive of the Castle of Sennaar is a utopian novel in two parts. In this scholarly edition, G.E. Bentley, Jr, places George Cumberland's late eighteenth-century work among the earliest historical novels in English and identifies it as a rare example of the "Romantic novel." He shows that while each part of the work adopts a very different form of utopia, the two utopias complement and modify one another. He also shows the work to be unusual for the sexual and political freedom encouraged and the Christian fundamentalism advocated, as well as for its setting, in lands never visited by Europeans at the time of writing.
Download or read book The Captive Kingdom The Ascendance Series Book 4 written by Jennifer A. Nielsen and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen returns to the beloved world of her New York Times bestseller The False Prince in a highly anticipated fourth book in the Ascendance Series! In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him -- but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last.On a routine sea voyage, Jaron's ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking items -- including the crown and sword that belonged to Jaron's older brother, Darius. The items unearth a past Jaron thought he had put behind him.Though it seems impossible, Jaron must consider: Could Darius be alive? And what does Strick want from Jaron? Against his will, Jaron will be pulled back into a fight for the throne -- and a battle to save his kingdom.Return to Carthya to uncover new secrets, high-stakes action, and Jennifer A. Nielsen's signature breathtaking twists.
Download or read book We Have Always Lived in the Castle written by Shirley Jackson and published by Dramatists Play Service Inc. This book was released on 1967-10 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORY: The home of the Blackwoods near a Vermont village is a lonely, ominous abode, and Constance, the young mistress of the place, can't go out of the house without being insulted and stoned by the villagers. They have also composed a nasty s
Download or read book Captive written by A. D. Robertson and published by Plume. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sworn enemies are plunged into a steamy, forbidden romance in the first book of a new series that explore the darker side of the richly imagined world of Nightshade. Twenty-five-year-old Tristan Doran is a direct descendant of the Keepers - witches who have embraced dark magic. Deferring only to his overlord, Lord Bosque Mar, Tristan enjoys incredible power and privilege. For most of his life, he has been kept largely out of the centuries-old Witches War. But then Sarah, a beautiful young human Searcher, is captured and imprisoned in his castle. Blinded by their passion, captive and captor give in to their desires - only to learn that their love is at the heart of a prophecy predicting the downfall of the Keepers' ages-old reign. 'Let's just say that if castles could steam, this one would.' Booklist
Download or read book CAPTIVE IN HIS CASTLE Vol 2 written by Chantelle Shaw and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jess, who runs a small interior remodeling company in London, is concerned about Angelo, one of her employees, since he hasn’t shown up at work in a few days. When the doorbell rings, she opens the door thinking it could be him, but the handsome man standing there is someone she’s never met before. His name is Drago, and he’s a wealthy Italian who is also Angelo’s cousin. He’s there to tell Jess that Angelo has been in a coma since a car accident. Jess agrees to visit Angelo at the hospital in Venice, but as soon as she gets there with Drago, he changes his attitude. He now accuses her of being a con artist and confines her in his family palace!
Download or read book The Castle Captive written by Ratcliffe, Susan and published by New York : Avon Books. This book was released on 1968 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book CAPTIVE IN HIS CASTLE Vol 1 written by Chantelle Shaw and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jess, who runs a small interior remodeling company in London, is concerned about Angelo, one of her employees, since he hasn’t shown up at work in a few days. When the doorbell rings, she opens the door thinking it could be him, but the handsome man standing there is someone she’s never met before. His name is Drago, and he’s a wealthy Italian who is also Angelo’s cousin. He’s there to tell Jess that Angelo has been in a coma since a car accident. Jess agrees to visit Angelo at the hospital in Venice, but as soon as she gets there with Drago, he changes his attitude. He now accuses her of being a con artist and confines her in his family palace!
Download or read book The Incomplete Amorist written by Edith Nesbit and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 1910-01-01 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Captive in the Millionaire s Castle written by Lee Wilkinson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millionaire Michael Denver fiercely guards his privacy. The breathtaking views from his cliff-top castle and the dark, thunderous elements provide the solitude this enigmatic writer needs to lick his wounds from a bitter past. Secretary Jenny Mansell may be unworldly and shy, but her approach has always been strictly business. However, on her first day working for the elusive Mr. Denver she's a little hesitant crossing the castle threshold. But it's not the imposing building that sets Jenny's heart trembling…it's her captivating new boss!
Download or read book Yes Doctor written by Renee Rose and published by Burning Desires. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Dr. Darren Drake catches his Certified Nurse Assistant smoking behind the clinic and gushing on the phone about him, he decides she requires punishment: an embarrassing examination including anal play. Playing around with an employee opens him up for sexual harassment charges or getting kicked out of his practice, but when Chloe asks for more, he just can’t resist. Despite working in an OB/Gyn clinic, Chloe hates doctors. Their know-it-all God-playing rubs her the wrong way—until the man she refers to as Dr. Dreamy shows her giving up control might fulfill fantasies of submission she never knew she had. He seems to enjoy torturing her in the most delicious ways, but he also reduces her to stammers and blushes, which makes it hard to get to know one another. Can he use his dominance to remove all semblance of control, leaving her with no option but to obey and show her true heart?
Download or read book The Captive Prince written by Scott Chantler and published by Kids Can Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book three of the acclaimed Three Thieves graphic novel series begins with Dessa, Topper and Fisk, still on the run from the Queen's Dragons, stopping to make camp for the night. While collecting firewood, Dessa happens upon a kidnapping and manages to boldly rescue the captive boy and bring him to safety. Once out of harm's way, the boy reveals that he is Paladin, the crown prince of Medoria! Upon Paladin's safe return to his kingdom, his father, King Victor the Fourth, decrees three days of celebration in tribute to the three heroes who have saved his precious only son. Dessa, Topper and Fisk know they are taking a risk by remaining in the castle for all that time, but how can they refuse the king? And to make things trickier still, is the charming prince falling for Dessa? The cinematic artwork in this series offers a fully visual experience for young readers looking for an exciting tale of adventure, told in episodes. Dessa's derring-do is on display once again as she's seen swinging into action to save the prince's life (twice!), among other exploits. The fast pace alone is enough to keep young readers turning the pages. Creator Scott Chantler has also crafted a tremendously intriguing fantasy world in these books, fleshing out the intricacies a bit more with every installment. The layers and connections between characters promote critical thinking, while the masterful storytelling provides terrific opportunities for studying story components and literature.
Download or read book The Summer Palace and Other Stories written by C. S. Pacat and published by R. R. Bowker. This book was released on 2018-10-20 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow Damen, Laurent and the supporting characters of Captive Prince on a series of adventures set in and around the events of the novels - and beyond, to learn what happens after the final page in the trilogy is turned.
