Download or read book Midnight Ash written by Ana Ashley and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If I didn't know better, I'd think my life is a fairytale. Orphan? Check. Evil stepmom? Check. The only problem with my theory is the lack of a dashing prince coming to my rescue. That is until Xander comes along. He's charming, gorgeous, and caring. With him my life doesn't feel like a neverending list of chores. After my stepmother does the unthinkable, my only hope is winning a publishing competition. But when I find who Xander really is, even that becomes a lost cause. Midnight Ash is a sweet romance with a sexy kinky twist on the side, and a cast who don't quite behave as you'd expect. Midnight Ash is a contemporary Cinderella retelling, and part of the MM Fairy Tale Romance series. All books are completely standalone and are modern retellings of classic fairy tales with a gay romance twist.
Download or read book Leela s Book A Novel written by Alice Albinia and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2012-01-09 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Steeped in the tradition of the Indian epic, yet modern and vastly entertaining." —The Times (London) In her fiction debut, Alice Albinia weaves a multithreaded epic tale that encompasses divine saga and familial discord and introduces an unforgettable heroine. Leela—alluring, taciturn, haunted—is moving from New York back to Delhi. Worldly and accomplished, she has been in self-imposed exile from India and her family for decades; twenty-two years earlier, her sister was seduced by the egotistical Vyasa, and the fallout from their relationship drove Leela away. Now an eminent Sanskrit scholar, Vyasa is preparing for his son’s marriage. But when Leela arrives for the wedding, she disrupts the careful choreography of the weekend, with its myriad attendees and their conflicting desires. Gleefully presiding over the drama is Ganesh—divine, elephant-headed scribe of the Mahabharata, India’s great epic. The family may think they have arranged the wedding for their own selfish ends, but according to Ganesh it is he who is directing events—in a bid to save Leela, his beloved heroine, from Vyasa. As the weekend progresses, secret online personas, maternal identities, and poetic authorships are all revealed; boundaries both religious and continental are crossed; and families are ripped apart and brought back together in this vibrant and brilliant celebration of family, love, and storytelling.
Download or read book Midnight Alley written by Miles Corwin and published by Oceanview Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-16 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gritty, atmospheric glimpse into Los Angeles’s noir underworld. Ash Levine, the top detective in the LAPD's elite Felony Special Squad, is called out to solve the murder of two young black men found shot to death in a Venice alley. The case is a high priority because one of the victims is the son of City Councilman Isaac Pinkney, a frequent critic of the LAPD. Searching for the killer throws Levine into the world of Los Angeles's Russian Mafia, Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans, and Middle Eastern archaeologists. Ash's history as a child of a Holocaust survivor gives him a unique perspective on murder, redemption, and justice. His background as a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces, and his relentless, single-minded focus on his investigations make him a thoroughly absorbing character. As Ash closes in on the killer, the investigation becomes increasingly complex—and personal. Ash soon discovers that he is not just an investigator, but a target.
Download or read book Ember and Ash written by Pamela Freeman and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The old ones will have their revenge. Two peoples have been fighting over the same land for a thousand years. Invaders crushed the original inhabitants, and ancient powers have reluctantly given way to newer magics. But Ember was to change all this with a wedding to bind these warring people together -- until her future goes up in flames. Ember's husband-to-be is murdered by a vengeful elemental god, who sees peace as a breach of faith. Set on retribution, she enlists the help of Ash, son of a seer. Together they will pit themselves against elementals of fire and ice in a last attempt to end the conflicts that have scarred their past. They must look to the present, as old furies are waking to violence and are eager to reclaim their people.
Download or read book Experienced written by Kate Young and published by Doubleday Canada. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh, sexy romantic comedy about a newly-out lesbian finding herself, finding her people and finding her partner—in that order. Bette is in love for the first time in her life. When she turned 30, she realized she likes women and fell for Mei. Finally, everything makes sense. Until, out of the blue, Mei suggests they take a break so that Bette can go and do all the exploring she missed out on in her twenties—for her to plunge into the queer dating scene and return to Mei clearer about her desires, her preferences and her choice to be with Mei and Mei alone. So, reluctantly, Bette is set on a mission: Date lots of hot women and have lots of hot casual sex, so she can come back to Mei and what she really wants. Put that way, maybe it doesn't sound so bad? Bette's dating odyssey takes her to unexpected places, some cringingly disastrous, some heady and thrilling. Between dates, she learns to lean on her community and shake off the awkwardness of coming into self-understanding in her thirties. Not least, it turns out that love is waiting where she doesn't even expect to find it.
Download or read book Stand Out written by Charity Parkerson and published by Charity Parkerson. This book was released on 2023-10-22 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They met by chance. Their first date was on a whim. So why does everything about them stand out from all the rest? Grant is one of the most sought-after jewelers in the world, especially around the holidays. It’s only by chance he has an opening for a new client when the brother of a current customer asks for an appointment. Except that meeting turns into dinner plans, which actually becomes a date, and the next thing Grant knows, he’s in love… with a hockey player. Ash doesn’t have a lot of free time. In the past, that’s made it hard to hold down a relationship. From the moment he met Grant, Ash knew he was special. Now he just needs to convince Grant to stick it out despite his hectic career. With the holidays right around the corner and two crazy schedules colliding, Ash is working double time to win the first man to ever truly capture his heart. He’s not above using every weapon in his arsenal and the spirit of the season to tie down the man of his dreams. All he has to do is not mess things up. That part is easier said than done. Stand Out is a holiday story from Charity Parkerson’s Fresh Hell series, where it’s something different every day in the battlefield known as life. These are a combination of sports, bi-awakening, and several other sub genres. This story is a complete standalone with no need to have read any of the series.
Download or read book Earth s Natural Hazards and Disasters written by Bethany D. Hinga and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-04-10 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural hazards are present in every part of planet Earth. Sometimes a natural event – such as extreme weather, a volcanic eruption, earthquake or disease outbreak – turns into a disaster for humans, the environment, and the economy. Earth’s Natural Hazards and Disasters is a textbook for undergraduates that challenges students to think critically about disasters. It explains the science behind natural events and explores how to understand risk and prepare for disasters. About this volume: Covers hazards in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere Explains the science of hazards in accessible terms Detailed case studies of specific disasters for each type of natural event Explores data-based risk mitigation strategies Discusses the roles of scientists, public officials, and the general public in hazard management The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.
Download or read book Midnight Ash written by Suzanne M. Sabol and published by . This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a woman is mutilated and murdered steps from her home, Dahlia Sabin is thrust into the middle of a territorial vampire war with a target on her back and an assassin on her trail.
Download or read book A Texas Cowboy written by Charles A. Siringo and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-12-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a nomadic childhood, Charles Siringo signed on as a teenage cowboy for the noted Texas cattle king, Shanghai Pierce, and began a life that embraced all the hard work, excitement, and adventure readers today associate with the cowboy era. He "rid the Chisholm trail," driving 2,500 heads of cattle from Austin to Kansas; knew Tascosa—now a historic monument—when it was home to raucous saloons, red light districts, and a fair share of violence; and led a posse of cowboys in pursuit of Billy the Kid and his gang. First published in 1885, Siringo's chronicle of his life as a itchy-footed boy, cowhand, range detective, and adventurer was one the first classics about the Old West and helped to romanticize the West and its myth of the American cowboy. Will Rogers declared, "That was the Cowboy's Bible when I was growing up." For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Download or read book Behind the Scenes written by Karelia Stetz-Waters and published by Forever. This book was released on 2023-01-31 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Abby Jimenez and Meryl Wilsner will fall in love with this hilarious and refreshingly authentic novel about second chances, pugs, and finding the perfect muse . . . Business consultant Rose Josten might not have officially reached “pug lady” middle age, but she’s already got the pugs—along with their little Gucci coats and trash-lovin’ appetites. Still, life is good, with her work, her sisters, and a secret hobby creating incredibly tactile (if surprisingly sexy) mindfulness videos. So why does it feel like it’s not quite enough? Which is exactly when former filmmaker Ash Stewart enters camera left, and Rose’s world suddenly goes full technicolor . . . Ash never looks at anyone. Not since her ex ripped her heart from her chest in Spielberg-esque style, crushing Ash’s reputation, dreams, and directorial career in one brutal blow. But Rose is altogether different. She’s curvy, beautiful, and just so damn put together. And her business expertise might be Ash’s best bet for getting her last film—and her last chance—financed. Now if they can just keep their attraction under wraps, Ash’s lost dream could finally come true. But are they creating movie magic . . . or setting the stage for disaster?
Download or read book LIFE written by and published by . This book was released on 1955-10-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
Download or read book Vegas Heat written by Fern Michaels and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A fascinating family saga” continues as the Thornton dynasty’s fortunes rise and fall—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Vegas Rich (Romantic Times). Vegas Heat is the story of the Thornton empire . . . of Fanny Thornton, who takes over Babylon, the family’s magnificent Las Vegas casino, when her ex-husband Ash falls desperately ill . . . of Fanny’s twin sons, Sage and Birch, one content in his conventional life, while the other’s search for happiness leads to tragedy—and renewed hope . . . of Fanny’s daughter Sunny, betrayed by her husband, fighting a battle no woman should ever have to face . . . of her daughter Billie, whose devotion to the Thorntons’ children’s clothing empire has kept her from finding love. It is also the story of Fanny’s relationship with enigmatic businessman Marcus Reed—and the poignant, powerful quest for acceptance that drives the members of these two unforgettable families . . . Praise for Vegas Rich “[A] sweeping family saga reminiscent of her Texas series.” —Booklist “If history doesn’t lie, Michaels won’t disappoint her fans.” —Kirkus Reviews “Her characters are well constructed.” —Publishers Weekly
Download or read book LIFE written by and published by . This book was released on 1955-10-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
Download or read book Prince Charming written by Aisha Urooj and published by Aisha Urooj. This book was released on with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ash Charming’s life was anything but charming. He often felt like his name: Ash. Destined to be nothing. Forsaken to be no one. But a small voice in his head told him otherwise. The voice belonged to his late father, the greatest artist his small town had ever known. His father’s art had the touch of fae magic, or so they said. When he died in an unfortunate accident, all magic died in Ash’s world. He was left at the mercy of his cruel uncle. Was Ash destined for a life of misery, insults, and destitution, or did fate have something else in store for him? When the princess is kidnapped and taken to the fae realm, only Ash knows the way, as he discovers it in the sketchbook of his late father. What will Ash find once he gets there? Destinies cannot be stolen, or in Ash’s case, cannot be avoided. Greatness awaits young Ash Charming, whether he is ready for it or not. ******* Topics: series starter, first in series, romance series, romance saga, romance ebook, romance series, top romance reads, bestselling, fantasy romance, paranormal elements, Witches, Magic, Love, strong heroine, forbidden romance, romance fiction, top ebooks in romance, top ebooks in paranormal, romance books, romance, Paranormal Romance witches, paranormal romance shifters Series, young adult paranormal romance books, young adult fantasy books, ya fantasy book series, ya coming of age fantasy, ya epic fantasy, ya adult fantasy books, teen ya fantasy books, top ya fantasy, timeless fairy tales, fairy tale romance, fairy tales reimagined, fairy tale retelling, happily ever after, hea, Fae fantasy romance, Fantasy romance fae, Fae fantasy book, Ya fantasy book series, Young adult fantasy books, Dark fairytale retelling, Fairytale romance books, Young adult books fantasy Perfect for fans of Amelia Hutchins, JR Ward, Kresley Cole, roseanna m. white, cassandra clare, sky sommers, stephen r donaldson, suzanne nelson, t. a. white, tammy blackwell, tara grayce, k. m. shea, kate stradling, kimberly rogers, lindsay buroker, lindsay hall, lisa bergren, m.j. lawrie, marylu tyndall, melanie dickerson, melissa haag, michelle madow, quinn loftis, rebecca yarros, rosalyn briar, abigail manning, alicia rades, alicia rades, anne-marie meyer, bonnie lamer, c. r. hedgcock, carissa broadbent, carolyn miller, charlie holmberg, christy barritt, cinda chima, cynthia voight, deborah grace white, elise kova, helen harper, honor raconteur, jaine diamond, jody hedlund
Download or read book We Have Been Wandering written by Tomas Vietorisz and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been said that the world is always new to those who can see themselves in a new light. This creative and varied collection of poetry takes us along on a journey of introspection and self-discovery. As we read through these poems, the feelings they communicate are both intense and subtle. The author does not shrink from feelings of despair, but nor is he consumed by them. He finds consolation in the knowledge that memories endure even as new horizons beckon us away from them. Happiness is here too: the joy of romance, of playing with ones child, of discovering the wonders of nature, of vacations and even of the simple, everyday act of cooking an evening meal. William Wordsworth once described poetry as the spontaneous outflow of powerful emotion recollected in times of tranquility. This collection is surely a testament to that notion. Most importantly, however, this poetry is genuine. It is a cri de coeur in its passionate honesty to embrace that which is most difficult. It is a celebration of the view from above after having mastered a difficult struggle. It is a retrospective look at life and all that it has to offer. And ultimately, we find here, in the end, an acceptance of that life despite all its many flaws and imperfections. There is much enjoyment to be had here in reading and rereading this excellent collection of poems.
Download or read book Cinders and Ash written by Rosetta Bloom and published by In Bloom Romance Press. This book was released on with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting to happily ever after has never been so sexy or so much fun. Sparks fly in this retelling of the classic fairy tale Cinderella. Ella wants nothing more than to leave her wicked stepmother and spoiled stepsisters behind. Only, she needs money to get away. When Ella's stepmother, Lady Kenna, learns Ella has been secretly helping out the apothecary for a few pence, the evil woman gets her stepdaughter fired, and takes all of Ella's hard earned money. Devastated and desperate, Ella decides to try the job a friend told her about: go to the castle to provide "companionship" to a visiting noble. Ash is a prince confined to a castle. The queen is convinced magic fairies are real and are out to do her son harm. That doesn't stop the young prince from having companionship delivered. When a beautiful maiden is brought to him one evening, he's completely intrigued. By her beauty, by her demeanor, by the fact that she'll only give her name as Cinders. In this version of Cinderella retold, Cinders & Ash heat things up as they search for their happily ever after.
Download or read book Dark Sister written by Graham Joyce and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2000-06-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maggie and Alex have their problems. their old, drafty house, for one thing. Their stressed-out marriage, for another. Then one day, uncovering and cleaning the house's original fireplace, they discover a dead blackbird...and an old handwritten diary full of herbal lore. Maggie takes an interest in the diary. Soon, with the help of her friends Ash, and herbalist,and Old Liz, and old woman with a deep knowledge of ancient ways, Maggie tried to find her way in a world of power and magic. But Maggie's searching has awakened her Dark Sister, a malevolent force that threatens her hold on her family and her sanity.
