Download or read book Shadowed Rubies written by Ann Omasta and published by Ann Omasta. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Danica Waters is lost in the woods, the local kidnapper just found her, and her apartment is on fire with her precious dog trapped inside… Dani thought she left her troubled past behind when she moved away from her quaint hometown of Brunswick Bay Harbor, Maine. But when disaster strikes and forces her to return, she’ll have to confront the demons of her past––including the man who has the power to either save or ruin her. Rugged firefighter Max Malone has always been drawn to Dani, despite her efforts to keep him at a distance. When Dani’s life is on the line, Max will do whatever it takes to protect her. When Dani and Max are thrown together in the face of danger, it will be difficult to deny their true feelings for each other. Will they find the strength to heal and claim the love they both desire, or will the shadows of their pasts be too much to overcome? Find out in Shadowed Rubies, an emotionally charged second chance romance that will capture your heart. This compelling love story can be enjoyed as a standalone novel or as the fourth book in the Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems series. The COMPLETE Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems Series: 1) Shattered Diamonds 2) Shining Pearls 3) Shimmering Emeralds 4) Shadowed Rubies 5) Shocking Sapphires 6) Shaded Amethysts
Download or read book Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems Books 4 6 Shadowed Rubies Shocking Sapphires and Shaded Amethysts written by Ann Omasta and published by More Happily Ever Afters. This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In beautiful Brunswick Bay Harbor, Maine, couples find true love where they least expect it. A charming and heartfelt collection of standalone small-town romances! Shadowed Rubies: Dr. Danica Waters is lost in the woods, Brunswick Bay Harbor’s infamous kidnapper just found her, and her apartment is on fire with her sweet dog, Bruiser, inside. Will sexy firefighter Max be able to save her day? Shocking Sapphires: Molly Malone is carrying an abandoned baby across the road when famous movie star Grant Chandler comes speeding through town. When these three collide, all of their lives will be changed forever. Shaded Amethysts: Avery Biggs is convinced her life can’t get any worse, but a child falling through the ice will more than double her trouble when two gorgeous and eligible bachelors vie for her attention. If you love Meghan Quinn, Melanie Harlow, Ivy Smoak, Lauren Landish, or L.J. Shen, dive into Ann Omasta’s small-town contemporary romance series. When tragedies bring the residents of coastal Brunswick Bay Harbor together in ways they never could have imagined, will these intriguing characters find their happily-ever-after endings, or will their secrets destroy them? Meet them now and find out.
Download or read book Secure the Shadow written by Jay Ruby and published by MIT Press (MA). This book was released on 1995 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes thought to be a bizarre Victorian custom, photographing corpses has been and continues to be an important, if not recognized, occurrence in American life. It is a photographic activity, like the erotica produced in middle-class homes by married couples, that many privately practice but seldom circulate outside the trusted circle of close friends and relatives. Along with tombstones, funeral cards, and other images of death, these photographs represent one way in which Americans have attempted to secure their shadows.
Download or read book Shanghai Shadows written by Lois Ruby and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young girl fleeing Hitler takes refuge in Shanghai, where she learns that she must fight to survive Throughout tomboy Ilse’s childhood, her mother has tried to force her to behave like a proper Austrian lady. But when Hitler annexes their country, the family flees, boarding a packed freighter and sailing around the world in search of a safe harbor. The United States refuses to take them, so they proceed to China and make a new home in steamy, mysterious Shanghai. Their lodgings are cramped, money is tight, and Ilse’s father cannot find work—but Ilse is enchanted by the city’s international flavor. In Shanghai’s shadows she finds the adventure of a lifetime. When the Japanese occupy the city, Ilse and her brother begin working in an underground resistance cell. Each day, the city grows more dangerous, and Ilse must lie, cheat, and steal in order for her family to eat. She is a long way from Austria, but she will do whatever it takes to survive.
Download or read book Shadow War written by Deborah Chester and published by Diversion Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The national bestselling author of Reign of Shadows continues her “masterful” Ruby Throne Trilogy with a novel of epic dark fantasy (Extrapolation). For nine centuries the Emperor Kostimon has sat upon the Ruby Throne. The dark lord Beloth is responsible for his eternal existence—and what the shadow god has bestowed, he can easily take away . . . As the aging Kostimon awaits the crowning of his empress, Elandra Albain, forces of evil conspire to destroy the kingdom of Imperia. Whispers of treason come from those closest to the emperor—including his own son. Pure of spirit, Elandra remains untouched by the shadow god—but she senses his return. With darkness descending, Elandra finds her destiny joined with another’s. Possessing the magic of a healer and a warrior’s might, Caelan E’non has risen from lowly slave to champion gladiator. And when the dark lord and his minions overtake the castle, he will find Elandra’s life—and the future of the empire—in his hands. “Chester is a world class fantasist.” —The Best Reviews
Download or read book Shadowed Rubies written by Ann Omasta and published by Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Danica Waters is lost in the woods, the local kidnapper just found her, and her apartment is on fire with her precious dog trapped inside... Dani thought she left her troubled past behind when she moved away from her quaint hometown of Brunswick Bay Harbor, Maine. But when disaster strikes and forces her to return, she'll have to confront the demons of her past--including the man who has the power to either save or ruin her. Rugged firefighter Max Malone has always been drawn to Dani, despite her efforts to keep him at a distance. When Dani's life is on the line, Max will do whatever it takes to protect her. When Dani and Max are thrown together in the face of danger, it will be difficult to deny their true feelings for each other. Will they find the strength to heal and claim the love they both desire, or will the shadows of their pasts be too much to overcome? Find out in Shadowed Rubies, an emotionally charged second chance romance that will capture your heart. This compelling love story can be enjoyed as a standalone novel or as the fourth book in the Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems series. The COMPLETE Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems Series: 1) Shattered Diamonds 2) Shining Pearls 3) Shimmering Emeralds 4) Shadowed Rubies 5) Shocking Sapphires 6) Shaded Amethysts
Download or read book Reign of Shadows written by Deborah Chester and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2015-03-08 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an evil emperor struggles to maintain his immortality, two of his subjects embark on fateful adventures in this epic fantasy trilogy debut. For the past nine centuries, Emperor Kostimon has ruled Imperia from the Ruby Throne, even as lawlessness and greed threaten to bring the empire crumbling to the ground. But his immortality stems from a bargain with the very source of evil itself: the dark lord Beloth. Now, as Kostimon's tenth and final lifetime begins, the shadow god is growing restless… As the son of Imperia’s most powerful healer, Caelan E'Non is expected to follow in his father's footsteps. Except Caelan feels a burning desire to blaze his own trail—and possesses a magic he does not understand. Meanwhile, Elandra Albain has been raised as a servant in her father's house. Her spoiled sister, Lady Bixia, is thought to be destined for greatness. But Elandra has a surprising destiny all her own. Now, in a time of unimaginable upheaval, Caelan and Elandra begin journeys of adventure and terrifying danger—journeys that will alter the course of Imperia forever.
Download or read book Shadowed Rubies written by Ann Omasta and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-08 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm lost in the woods...Our town's infamous kidnapper just found me...And my apartment's on fire with my sweet dog, Bruiser, inside...Dr. Danica Waters had valid reasons for moving away from her quaint hometown of Brunswick Bay Harbor, Maine. Sexy firefighter, Max Malone, is a prime example of the judgmental jerks who made her want to leave and never look back.When dire circumstances force brilliant Dani to return to the seaside village where she grew up and faced near-constant ridicule, she needs to prove that her tormentors didn't win.Notorious bad-boy, Max, keeps rescuing Dr. Waters from precarious situations, but the curvy stunner seems immune to his charm--even when a tragic fire and the local fugitive bring Dani, Max, and their entire coastal Maine town together in surprising ways. Will these delightful, damaged characters be able to heal each other and embrace love or will the dark shadows of their pasts destroy them? Find out now in Shadowed Rubies.Fans of Marie Force's Gansett Island Series and Bella Andre's Sullivans Series are sure to enjoy reading this page-turning romance series.
Download or read book Cast No Shadow written by Nick Tapalansky and published by First Second Books. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A doomed romance brings a town to its knees in this teen gothic graphic novel from acclaimed comics writer Tapalansky and phenomenal newcomer artist Espinosa.
Download or read book Shadows written by Ilsa J. Bick and published by Carolrhoda Lab ™. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Apocalypse does not end. The Changed will grow in numbers. The Spared may not survive. Even before the EMPs brought down the world, Alex was on the run from the demons of her past and the monster living in her head. After the world was gone, she believed Rule could be a sanctuary for her and those she'd come to love. But she was wrong. Now Alex is in the fight of her life against the adults, who would use her, the survivors, who don't trust her, and the Changed, who would eat her alive. Welcome to Shadows, the second book in the haunting apocalyptic Ashes Trilogy: where no one is safe and humans may be the worst of the monsters.
Download or read book Mask of Shadows written by Linsey Miller and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I love every aspect of this amazing book—a genderfluid hero, a deadly contest, and vicious courtly intrigue. Get! Read! Now!" —Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author I needed to win. They needed to die. Sallot Leon is a thief, and a good one at that. But gender fluid Sal wants nothing more than to escape the drudgery of life as a highway robber and get closer to the upper-class—and the nobles who destroyed their home. When Sal steals a flyer for an audition to become a member of The Left Hand—the Queen's personal assassins, named after the rings she wears—Sal jumps at the chance to infiltrate the court and get revenge. But the audition is a fight to the death filled with clever circus acrobats, lethal apothecaries, and vicious ex-soldiers. A childhood as a common criminal hardly prepared Sal for the trials. And as Sal succeeds in the competition, and wins the heart of Elise, an intriguing scribe at court, they start to dream of a new life and a different future, but one that Sal can have only if they survive. This heart-pounding YA story of magic, danger, and revenge is perfect for readers looking for: epic books for tweens and teens gay and lesbian fantasy and science fiction gripping stories with queer and gay magic and sorcery gender fluid representation and gender diversity dazzling world-building and relatable characters Praise for Mask of Shadows: A Bustle Most Anticipated YA of 2017! "Compelling and relatable characters, a fascinating world with dangerous magic, and a dash of political intrigue: Mask of Shadows completely delivered. Fantasy fans will love this book."—Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling coauthor of My Lady Jane "An intriguing world and a fantastically compelling main character make for a can't-miss debut. Miller's Mask of Shadows will make you glad you're not an assassin—and even gladder Sal is."—Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken and Now I Rise "It is fabulous. Go forth and read the Hunger Games-like craftiness and intensity, Kaz Brekker-ish determination and moral questionability, and utterly charming romance." — LGBTQ Reads "Uber bloody and action packed, Mask of Shadows is the book for anyone who loves a heavy dose of grit and gore with their fantasy." — TeenVogue.com Don't miss the highly anticipated second book in the Mask of Shadows duology, Ruin of Stars, and Linsey Miller's standalone YA fantasy Belle Révolte, both available now!
Download or read book Ruby Shadows written by Anderson Evangeline (author) and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shadows of Lancaster County written by Mindy Starns Clark and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna Bailey thought she left the tragedies of the past behind when she took on a new identity and moved from Pennsylvania to California. But now that her brother has vanished and his wife is crying out for help, Anna knows she has no choice but to come out of hiding, go home, and find him. Back in Lancaster County, Anna follows the high-tech trail her brother left behind, a trail that leads from the simple world of Amish farming to the cutting edge of DNA research and gene therapy. During the course of her pursuit, Anna soon realizes that she has something others want, something worth killing for. In a world where nothing is as it seems, Anna seeks to protect herself, find her brother, and keep a rein on her heart despite the sudden reappearance of Reed Thornton, the only man she has ever loved. Following up on her extremely popular gothic thriller,Whispers of the Bayou, Mindy Starns Clark offers another suspenseful standalone mystery, one full of Amish simplicity, dark shadows, and the light of God's amazing grace.
Download or read book Mama Pursues Murderous Shadows written by Nora DeLoach and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Mama on the case, murder meets its match.... A tryst with a deadly twist. All I'd wanted to do back home in Otis, South Carolina, was whip up a wonderful thirty-fifth anniversary party for my parents. But we'd hardly picked the baker before Mama found herself volunteering her services for the one thing she did nearly as well as cook. And that is sleuthing. You see, Ruby Spikes was found dead in a motor inn with a gun in her hand, a suicide note, and a certified check receipt to a man no one ever heard of--not even the trio of Otis gossips who are Mama's rock-solid source of information. Neither they nor Mama, despite Ruby's tormented diary, were convinced she went to her reward willingly. But this was a young woman with an outsize bundle of secrets and enemies. And when Mama starts sorting them out, and sudden death makes a return visit, it looks like she'll uncover the truth only by making herself--and me--a killer's next target....
Download or read book Dyre A Knight of Spirit and Shadows written by Rachel E. Bailey and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jennifer “Des” Desiderio is a werewolf on a mission…a mission to retrieve her queen, Ruby, who was abducted on Des’s watch. But it’s not as simple as following her nose, fighting the good fight, and saving the day. Des must first team up with her rival for Ruby’s affections, Thierry LaFours, to track the kidnappers to and through Paris. With the help of a tarot card-reading werewolf named Nicolae, and Des’s newfound ability to go dream-walking, they manage to close in on the kidnappers. But to save her queen, Des must once more play the champion and battle not only for her and Ruby’s lives, but for all the North American Packs and their entire way of life.
Download or read book Shadow and Stone written by Melissa Wright and published by Melissa Wright. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No bargains unpaid. After a perilous clash with the fey, the changeling who betrayed the paramount of their laws--and threatens the safety of both realms--has gone into hiding. As Frey and her Seven recover, concealed plans and furtive bargains begin to unravel, putting in danger their old guard and new. They’re on unsteady ground. Scattered and healing, those sworn to protect the North and its lord work to secure their footing. They are running out of time to cure the darkness poisoning the fey lands, before it overflows into the rest of the realm. But Ruby has gone missing, and this time it seems of her own accord. They’re out of time. If they don’t stop her, she’ll face the deadly changeling alone. But more forces are at play than it seems, and the fey lord confined on his lands by treachery and two half-human elves has made a bargain of his own.
Download or read book I Walk in the Shadows of Tribal Women written by Jennifer A. Waldburg and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I Walk in the Shadows of Tribal Women came into being after thinking about the tribal mothers in Africa who served as great storytellers, mentors, and nurturers to the young ones in their country. What they spoke was law, and their advice was followed by both young and old. How wonderful to walk in their shadows. The author was a young girl that wanted to be loved, accepted and have positive role models in her life. She found what she needed with the love and encouragement of twenty extraordinary women. They were from various backgrounds and professions, but found the time to plant seeds that would grow and spring up into a young life. May the joy she shares, of her experiences, inspire you to share and say Thanks, also.
