Download or read book Raven s Rise written by Elizabeth Cole and published by SkySpark Books. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claim your heart’s desire Lady Angelet has spent her whole life as a pawn, acquiescing to the wishes of others. She’s been a good daughter, a good wife, a good mother, and a good widow. The reward for her obedience is nothing more than a one-way journey to a nunnery. Outmaneuvered by her shrewd father-in-law, Angelet is forced to accept her fate. The knight who is hired to escort her has other plans. Now known as the undefeated Knight of the Raven, the low-born but charming Sir Rafe has had to fight for everything he’s ever had. When he sees Angelet, he’s more than willing to fight for her too. Rafe makes the soon-to-be cloistered lady a salacious offer: for the duration of the journey, she can spend every night with him, and she doesn’t have to be good at all. When a deadly pursuer threatens them, Rafe defends Angelet’s life even though it means revealing his dark side. But Rafe isn’t the only one with a secret, and now that she’s sampled the life she’s dreamed of, Angelet is done being a pawn… The third book in the Swordsworn Knights: A series of full-length historical romance novels set in the vivid and beguiling world of medieval Britannia during the period known as "The Anarchy".

Download or read book Dragon Knight s Sword written by Mary Morgan and published by Order of the Dragon Knights Book 1. This book was released on 2014-06-04 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Duncan Mackay will do anything to lift the curse from his family - even forfeit his own life. But his plans change when he encounters the woman from his dreams, literally. She is from the future, somehow has his lost sword, and can talk to the Dragon that is able to lift his family's curse. Brigid O'Neill has spent her life listening to the mythological legends from Ireland and Scotland. So, when an ancient sword lands at her doorstep and she starts dreaming of a rugged Highlander, she drops everything and takes on a quest that will alter everything she believes. Before their journey ends, not only will Duncan and Brigid battle an ancient curse, they must also find the courage to believe in the destiny that brought them together.

Download or read book Honor Roses written by Elizabeth Cole and published by SkySpark Books. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forbidden flames burn brightest… The knight Alric of Hawksmere has endured years of war and survived dozens of battles in the service of the king. A new challenge awaits him when he returns home to renew his bond with a childhood friend. Alric instead discovers she is now a spirited woman of rare beauty whose kiss makes his blood burn. But the lady Cecily de Vere has been offered in marriage to another man, and Alric‘s duty is to escort her to the wedding. Cecily wants to behave as a proper lady. But she yearns for her childhood flame and knows he shares the same desire. When a sudden twist of fortune puts Cecily in mortal danger, Alric takes an unimaginable risk to rescue her. Left alone in the wild, Alric and Cecily must make a choice that will change their lives forever. The first book in the Swordsworn Knights: A series of full-length historical romance novels set in the vivid and beguiling world of medieval Britannia.

Download or read book The Shield and the Sword written by Ernle Bradford and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative history of the Knights of St. John, from Jerusalem to Malta, told by the bestselling author of The Great Siege. Known by many names through their centuries-long career, The Knights Hospitaller of Saint John dedicated themselves to defending the poor and sick. First formed in Jerusalem during the Crusades of the eleventh century, the Order of Saint John grew in wealth and power rivaled only by the Knights Templar. They survived exile from the Holy Land, settling first in Rhodes and then in Malta, which they famously defended against the Ottoman Empire’s epic invasion of 1565. Even after losing Malta to Napoleon Bonaparte two centuries later, the Order of Saint John continued its mission. Ernle Bradford, whose bestselling book The Great Siege recounts their historic battle for Malta, follows the Knights of Saint John through centuries of war, politics, rivalry, and perseverance in The Shield and the Sword.

Download or read book The Knight written by Gene Wolfe and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young man in his teens is transported from our world to a magical realm that contains seven levels of reality. Very quickly transformed by magic into a grown man of heroic proportions, he takes the name Able and sets out on a quest to find the sword that has been promised to him, a sword he will get from a dragon, the one very special blade that will help him fulfill his life ambition to become a knight and a true hero. Inside, however, Able remains a boy, and he must grow in every sense to survive the dangers and delights that lie ahead in encounters with giants, elves, wizards, and dragons. His adventure will conclude next year in the second volume of The Wizard Knight, The Wizard. Gene Wolfe is one of the most widely praised masters of SF and fantasy. He is the winner of the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, the Nebula Award, twice, the World Fantasy Award, twice, the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, the British Fantasy Award, and France's Prix Apollo. His popular successes include the four-volume classic The Book of the New Sun. With this new series, Wolfe not only surpasses all the most popular genre writers of the last three decades, he takes on the legends of the past century, in a work that will be favorably compared with the best of J. R. R. Tolkien, E. R. Eddison, Mervyn Peake, and T. H. White. This is a book---and a series---for the ages, from perhaps the greatest living writer in (or outside) the fantasy genre. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Rise of the Shadow written by Michael Webb and published by . This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly anticipated second volume of the Shadow Knights Trilogy: After tasting financial success and the Shadow Knights' power, Veron lost everything. Now, trapped in slavery, jealous servants and harsh justice threaten his ability to fulfill his destiny. Caught between secrets he cannot divulge and attention from the master's daughter, Chelci, Veron must choose between following the rules or following his heart as he fights to rise again. Meanwhile, King Bale searches to kill the young shadow knight, and Veron's old friend Brixton is the only one who knows where he is. Will the lure of power entice Brixton to turn on him again? His first betrayal nearly cost Veron everything. A second would cost him his life.

Download or read book Swords and Scoundrels written by Julia Knight and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two siblings. Outcasts for life. . .. together. What could possibly go wrong? Vocho and Kacha are champion duelists: a brother and sister known for the finest swordplay in the city of Reyes. Or at least they used to be-until they were thrown out of the Duelist's Guild. As a last resort, they turn reluctant highwaymen. But when they pick the wrong carriage to rob, their simple plans to win back fame and fortune go south fast. After barely besting three armed men and a powerful magician, Vocho and Kacha make off with an immense locked chest. But the contents will bring them much more than they've bargained for when they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous plot to return an angry king to power. . .. Swords and Scoundrels is the first book in The Duelist's Trilogy -- a tale of death, magic, and family loyalty.

Download or read book Dungeon Fire and Sword written by John J. Robinson and published by M. Evans. This book was released on 1992-01-15 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dungeon, Fire and Sword is a good book for all who enjoy a well-written, well-researched story of stupidity, greed, barbarity, unspeakable cruelty, deception, fraud, treachery and sanctimony... John J. Robinson has written a fascinating history of an incredible time.

Download or read book The Hero Doctrine written by Neal Silvester and published by CFI. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a hero in the battle against sin--with a little help from Batman. This rousing book is full of awesome pop culture references that offer new perspectives on gospel topics and truths. Equal parts inspiring and entertaining, it's perfect for teens, young adults, and youth leaders.

Download or read book Proceedings of the Annual Session written by Minnesota Education Association and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Choose the Sky written by Elizabeth Cole and published by SkySpark Books. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Betray not the heart Lady Domina is playing a daring game. After her father falls gravely ill, she hides the truth of his condition and continues to rule in his name. Then one of the king’s knights arrives on royal business, and she must find a way to deceive the arrogant, handsome intruder. Sir Luc of Braecon is fiercely loyal to the king. His battle scars prove it. When he is ordered to investigate reports of an insurrection, he swears to find the traitor. The first clues lead him directly to the Lady Domina. As the relentless knight exposes one secret after another, he finds that nothing about the tantalizing lady is what it seems. Soon Domina and Luc are locked in a dance of deception, lust, and betrayal, each turn bringing them closer to a finale where winner takes all. Considering the stakes, the real danger is falling in love… The second book in The Swordsworn Knights: A series of full-length historical romance novels set in the vivid and beguiling world of medieval Britannia.

Download or read book The Story of King Arthur and His Knights written by Howard Pyle and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heroic legends of King Arthur and his brave Knights of the Round Table is now available in an unabridged, illustrated cloth hardcover edition in Union Square and Co.’s Children's Signature Clothbound Classics series. Although the folklore of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is centuries old, their spirited adventures continue to capture the hearts of young readers today. Camelot, Merlin, Morgana, the Holy Grail—all originating from Arthurian legend—have been widely adapted in media and modern fantasy world-building. This Children's Signature Clothbound Classics edition of The Story of King Arthur and His Knights is the only widely available edition of Howard Pyle’s version, which was written specifically for children.

Download or read book Sparo Rising Blade of Wexbury written by Erik Schubach and published by Erik Schubach. This book was released on 2021-01-16 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sparo Rising is a spinoff series from the Techromancy Scrolls. Each book features a standalone story of a different side character from the Techromancy Scrolls that readers wished to hear more about. This first book centers around Lady Verna of Wexbury, and her rise to Knighthood. Almost three thousand years after an extinction level event on Earth, mankind seeks to regain its former glory, in a new world where magic and technology collide. Verna had always dreamed of becoming a knight and protector ever since she was a child and a stranger gave his life to save her family from marauders. She and her best friend, Celeste, share the same dream and aspire to become Squires so that their dreams could be realized. After being passed by in the first choosing when she had been fifteen, both she and Celeste are chosen by knights the following year. The threat of an army of marauders calling themselves the Horde, under a man called the Reaper. casts a shadow upon their training over the years, until things come to a head and Wexbury answers the call for help from the realm of York... the Reaper is at the gates.

Download or read book The Return of Merlin Emrys written by Richard Bernard and published by Richard Bernard. This book was released on with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Merlin was heartbroken after the death of King Arthur Pendragon. This is because he felt he had failed in his quest to protect the King. He stayed in the wooden cottage for months, away from everyone, as self-punishment until Kilgharrah (the old dragon) visited him. The dragon told him about new events at Camelot. According to legend, King Arthur's spirit could not enter the spirit world because Diamair had to pay a debt owed to King Arthur. Diamair uses magical power to return Arthur as a baby. Dochraid got angry as a result of Arthur's reborn. She brought Morgana Pendragon back to life in human form like she did to Sir Lancelot. Morgana Pendragon wages endless battles after discovering that King Arthur was reborn into the Pendragon family as the baby King. Could Merlin remain the undefeated force preventing Morgana Pendragon from achieving her desires this time? Even though Morgana Pendragon failed the last time, she cannot die again this time. This is because she remains the only sorceress that has resurrected from the dead in human form. Find out what happened in many series that eventually took place.

Download or read book Forging of a Knight written by Hugo Valentin Negron and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-04-11 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A battle against the forces of Those That Stand in Shadow brings an end to an old hero and a beginning for a new one. Together with a half-orcne thief named Glaive, a young warrior named Qualtan must battle through undead hordes, evil druids, shape-shifting Maugs, hungry trolls and more on his journey to become a knight, learning in the process that good and evil are not always what they seem, and that friendship can sometimes go hand in hand with treachery.

Download or read book Hell Knight written by Evan Grant and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-09 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the fight for Creation, one choice may be the difference between Heaven and Hell. The battle between good and evil is coming to an end. As the armies of angels and men rally together, the armies of Hell have all but lost their foothold in Creation. Their only hope for survival lies with a small unit of Hell Knights led by Hadrian Kane-once a respected member of the Royal Guard, now turned torturer and enemy of mankind. But when Hadrian meets an angel with the keys to unlock his past-and with it, the memories of the man he once was-Hadrian must make a terrible choice. Can he turn his back on his own knights and their mission to help free the angel? Or will the demon inside him devour the man he used to be? Perfect for fans of dark fantasy and epic sword fights, Hell Knight: Rise of the Betrayer is a brutal, fast-paced fantasy thrill ride. Scroll up and grab your copy today!

Download or read book The Rise of the Forgotten 2 written by Wesley Wang and published by MoreAudiobooks. This book was released on 2024-04-12 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIn the vast world of fantasy literature, Wesley Wang's "The Rise of the Forgotten" emerges as a distinctive gem. This novel presents a tale that is both deeply rooted in reality and expansively fantastical. Wang, with his attention to detail and vivid imagination, spins a captivating story filled with mystery, resilience, and strategy from the outset. The narrative unfolds with a young man's harrowing escape from a fate he didn't deserve, propelling him on an epic journey of discovery and valor. Revealed as the last descendant of an esteemed noble family, and under the wing of an enigmatic protector, he ventures into a realm laden with covert plots and timeless sorcery. Navigating through the intricacies of magic and combat, his every choice and newly formed alliance bring forth insights that upend his views on the world and his destined role within it. "The Rise of the Forgotten" is remarkable for its intricately designed Western fantasy landscape, drawing readers into a world where the magic systems are complex, the cultures are richly varied, and the map of empires and domains is drawn with precision. Through Wang's storytelling, readers embark on a voyage across a broad spectrum of emotions and societal intricacies, delving into themes of identity, authority, and salvation, all set against the canvas of ancient mysteries and divine conspiracies.