Download or read book Stone Hearts written by Fayne Hennesey and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Heart Stones written by and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iselin, author of "Beach Stones," has put together a magical collection of 100 heart stones, each one expressing a universal feeling such as love, passion, admiration, obsession, reassurance, joy, intrigue, comfort, wonder, and many other emotions.
Download or read book Hearts of Stone written by Simon Scarrow and published by Headline. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A STUNNING SECOND WORLD WAR THRILLER SET IN OCCUPIED GREECE - AN EBOOK BESTSELLER! 'Gripping . . . [a] moving narrative of friendships broken by war and betrayal' Sunday Times * 'Compulsively readable . . . A moving tribute to Greek resistance during the Second World War' Clare Mulley * 'So startlingly good, so utterly readable . . . Simon Scarrow has done it again: another barnstorming book' Manda Scott * '[A] gripping and moving story about war and fractured friendships . . . [Scarrow's] sense of plot and pace is strong' The Times The fierce courage of the men and women of the Greek Resistance is brought to vivid life in Sunday Times bestseller Simon Scarrow's powerful novel of World War II. 'Gripping... [a] moving narrative of friendships broken by war and betrayal' Sunday Times 1938. A perfect summer on the Greek island of Lefkas for three young people untroubled by the simmering politics of Europe. Peter, visiting from Germany while his father leads an archaeological dig, has become close friends with locals Andreas and Eleni. As the world slides towards conflict and Peter is forced to leave, they swear to meet again. 1943. Andreas and Eleni have joined the partisan forces resisting the German invasion. Peter has returned - now a dangerously well-informed enemy intelligence officer. A friendship formed in peace will turn into a desperate battle between enemies sworn to sacrifice everything for the countries that they love . . . What readers are saying about Hearts of Stone: 'I felt as though I was right there . . . in the fire fights between the andartes and their Italian and German foes' 'Fascinating and very enjoyable . . . Highly recommended' 'I couldn't put this book down' 'The usual blend of gripping plot with historical accuracy . . . another triumph from Scarrow' '[Simon Scarrow] certainly understands the power of an action-packed narrative' Daily Mail HAVE YOU READ BLACKOUT YET? THE RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, SIMON SCARROW. AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD NOW!
Download or read book The Stone Series written by Dakota Willink and published by . This book was released on 2018-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When forbidden desire becomes something deeper, the past is exposed, and the betrayal is more than expected.Krystina I'm flawed and damaged. My capacity for love is limited, and I'm the only one who can repair the pieces of my shattered heart.But that was before meeting Alexander Stone. Now, he is everywhere I turn-in my mind, in my heart, and in my soul. I can't deny him. He's the glue holding my soul together. He's my addiction, and I'm unable to stay away. But committing to love Alexander is only the beginning. When he's blackmailed about a secret he's kept since childhood, everything we fought to overcome is threatened. It rocks the fragile foundation on which our relationship is built-trust. Alexander I have rules. Krystina breaks them. She's strong, determined, devastatingly beautiful-and stubborn as hell. Her quick wit and firecracker attitude is the complete opposite of what I want in a woman. But I still want to claim her, tame her, and make her mine. I can't get her out of my mind.However, being with someone like her is a risk. I have too many secrets. Surrendering the truth about my father's murder would be devastating-not only to the empire that I worked so hard to build, but to my very identity.Follow the journey of Alexander Stone and Krystina Cole in The Stone Series, a heart-wrenching and seductively steamy three-book series.
Download or read book HEARTS IN STONE written by TIMOTHY BRETT and published by Author House. This book was released on 2014-05-16 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thutmose strode towards the door, opened it, and shouted at the guards, "Call for my scribes and my vizier immediately. I have need of them." Th en, turning to face Ptahmose, he said, "I will make this declaration, and it can be displayed tomorrow morning as the sun rises. Now leave me, priest; I have to don my armour for the chariot race that awaits me." Bowing low to hide the triumph in his eyes, Ptahmose turned and left the room. His heart was pounding with the rush of adrenalin that surged through his veins. He had successfully achieved all that he had been instructed to do by the fallen light beings. Th e great Pharaoh had just unknowingly given up his power to Ptahmose, and Ptahmose dreamed of his rewards.. He almost fl oated out of the palace, such was his euphoria. He was not to know just how short-lived his success would be.
Download or read book The Heart of Stone written by Ben Galley and published by BenGalley.com. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mercenary. Murderer. Monster. Task has been called many names in his time. “Echoes of Brandon Sanderson and Scott Lynch.” – SFF World “Grimdark with heart and soul.” – Anna Smith Spark, author of The Empires of Dust Trilogy “A very, very good read." – Fantasy Faction “A brutal delight with thrilling action and heart, rowdy and wise, bloody and tender at the same time." – Dyrk Ashton, author of The Paternus Trilogy Best Self-Published Fantasy Novel – 2017 Booknest Fantasy Awards ——— Golems are built for war and little else. In centuries past, they were a terrifying staple of the battlefield. Empires were conquered on the backs of golems. Now, time and fear have whittled their kind down to a precious few, kept only by kings and warlords. Task of Wind-Cut is one such machine of war. Task was built to kill. Built to win. Thousands have died at his stone hands. He cared once, perhaps, but far too many years have passed and too much blood has been spilled. Task has become numb to the chaos he wreaks for his masters. A slave to the spells that bind him. Now, Task has a new master to serve and a new war to endure. In the far reaches of the Realm, Hartlund is in the grip of civil war, tearing itself in two over coin and crown. This time, Task will fight for a boy king and a general bent on victory. Beneath his formidable stone, Task longs for change. For an end to this cycle of warfare. For proof of light and good amongst the foul darkness of humanity and war. It will take the mind of an unusual stable-girl to change his. ——— ABOUT THE HEART OF STONE Packed with action and yet emotionally charged, The Heart of Stone is an epic military fantasy novel that explores the facets of human nature and the roots of warfare and conflict. Told through the eyes of Task, a five hundred year-old war-golem, this standalone fantasy is perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Mark Lawrence, Scott Lynch and Joe Abercrombie. ——— MORE PRAISE FOR THE HEART OF STONE “From the fascinating world-building to the intriguing, colorful and memorable characters, The Heart of Stone is a pleasure to read.” – BookNest “Dark, brutal and violent, and packed with heart and emotional depth, The Heart of Stone is an intriguing novel.” – Alan Baxter, author of The Alex Caine Series “This is Ben’s best book yet. Plain and simple.” – Michael R. Miller, author of The Dragon’s Blade Trilogy "A solidly written and fascinating dark fantasy." – BiblioSanctum ——— MORE BOOKS BY BEN GALLEY (Available in ebook, paperback and audio) Emaneska Series – The Written – Pale Kings – Dead Stars - Part One – Dead Stars - Part Two – No Fairytale Scarlet Star Trilogy – Bloodrush – Bloodmoon – Bloodfeud Chasing Graves Trilogy – Chasing Graves – Grim Solace – Breaking Chaos Standalones – Shards Keywords: fantasy, epic fantasy, epic, dark fantasy, dark, ya fantasy, military fantasy, golem, golems, monsters, mythological creatures, magic, standalone novel, stand alone, battle, war, emotion, humanity, ben galley, fantasy author
Download or read book The Monarch s Mate written by Miranda Bridges and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My life sucks.All the other human breeders have males who are head over heels for them, but do I get that? Nope. Not even close. My alien is the future king of the Dravian race and believe me, he acts like a royal jerk.Yeah, sure, he's hot as hell, but that is not the point.Anyway, I'm still trying to figure out how to get him to do what I want when I stumble onto plans for an assassination. I decide to get involved because if anyone is going to kill the sexy prince it's going to be me. Especially if he calls me his "namori" one more time. Whatever that means.So now I'm trying to keep us alive, but he's making everything difficult with his kisses and his... well let's just say I better keep my mind focused and my legs, er... mouth closed.House of Kaimar Series:Book 1: The Commander's Captive (Lia & Varek)Book 2: The Monarch's Mate (Morgan & Zaden)Book 3: The Bodyguard's Breeder (Eleanor & Kade)Book 4: The Legislator's Lover (Natalie & Kolton)Book 5: The Healer Hellion (Skylar & Braxton) *It's not necessary, but highly recommended that the series be read in order.
Download or read book Rustic Hearts written by Amber Kelly and published by Poplar Falls. This book was released on 2019-09-06 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last place Sophia Lancaster wanted to return to was Poplar Falls. It's the place that holds all the painful memories and unanswered questions she's ever had. One phone call causes her life to take a turn, forcing her back to the town she hasn't stepped foot in over twenty years.And right into the path of Braxton Young.His blue eyes, sinful smile, and rough exterior are no match for Sophia. She's there for one reason, and it isn't to fall in love. The sooner she can get out of this small town and back in New York City-the better.However, fate doesn't care for either of their desires. Instead, they're forced to deal with each other, finding their differences aren't as great as they thought. Each day brings them closer to friendship and the possibility of something more. The answers she seeks might not only break her and Braxton apart but also her heart.
Download or read book Hearts of Stone written by Mina Carter and published by Mina Carter. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes things that go bump in the night make the best bodyguards. When Iliona is attacked by a demon, help comes from an unexpected source… Cal, the hot gargoyle from her local coffee shop. Her stone hottie has some secrets of his own though, namely a ‘twin’ born of stone and just as hot as he is. With everything from a demon to redcaps trying to kill her, can Iliona track down a serial killer before she becomes his next victim? Born of stone to protect… They’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe. Freed from their curse Cal and Gran relish their new freedom. Working at Frankie’s Coffee Shop isn’t the most glamorous, but it beats sitting on the roof of a church. And for Cal, Frankie’s has another advantage…the curvy beauty who comes in for coffee. He feels a pull toward her he can’t explain, especially not to Gran, who hates anything human. When the chips are down, Gran comes through, but will the secret he’s kept close to his heart for centuries destroy them all?
Download or read book Two Hearts One Stone written by Leslie Scott and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horse trainer Stone Dempsey’s life is all about the ride—with horses and women. He uses his equine talents to impress the country club set and earn money for Smoky Mountain Reining Horses. When his drug-addicted sister deposits her sick baby on his doorstep, he’s suddenly saddled with real responsibility. Dr. Emmersyn Cole’s goal of starting a practice in her favorite place on earth is finally coming to fruition and she is not going to be sidetracked. Everything is going great until Stone swaggers into her life, half-dressed with a smile that could melt her insides. She's determined to keep her distance…until he rushes into her grandfather’s home, clutching a feverish baby, terrified and vulnerable, and her heart’s hard shell begins to crack. In only a few short weeks, Stone’s wayward heart suddenly relies on two women—one who needs him—and one that he might not be able to live without.
Download or read book Black Stone Heart written by Michael R Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-29 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A broken man, Khraen awakens alone and lost. His stone heart has been shattered, littered across the world. With each piece, he regains some small shard of the man he once was. He follows the trail, fragment by fragment, remembering his terrible past. There was a woman. There was a sword. There was an end to sorrow. Khraen walks the obsidian path.
Download or read book Ensnared Hearts written by Anna Stone and published by Violet Ocean Press. This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trip to Paris. A seductive older boss. An illicit, irresistible escape. Kat Walker needs a distraction. Broken-hearted from a breakup and working long hours as an intern at Mistress Media, she longs for an escape. So when the opportunity to accompany her boss to Paris arises, Kat can't say no, especially since she'll be spending the week with Lydia Davenport, Mistress Media's new CFO. The mysterious woman has occupied Kat's fantasies since the day she started her internship. Lydia Davenport lives a solitary existence. After her wife's death, Lydia hardened her heart to love. Instead of relationships, she prefers a beautiful woman at her feet, calling her "Mistress." A woman like Kat-sweet, innocent, forbidden fruit desperate to be plucked-is everything Lydia desires. One night is all it takes for Kat to discover that Lydia is even more commanding in the bedroom than in the boardroom. Immersed in a secret, addictive fling, neither woman is prepared for what they find in each other-a sense of security, solace, and maybe even love. Can Kat and Lydia break free from the chains of the past, or will their hearts remain locked away forever?
Download or read book Heart of Stone written by Dakota Willink and published by Dragonfly Ink Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-27 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's complex. It's dirty. And I relished every single detail." — Not Your Moms Romance Blog "Fans of Fifty Shades and Crossfire will devour this series!" — After Fifty Shades Book Blog Bound by need. Entwined in secrets… Krystina I had dreams and aspirations, none of which included a man by my side. Been there, done that. Then I forgot my cellphone, and all of my carefully laid plans went to hell. He wasn't supposed to be there when I fell. I wasn't supposed to get lost in a sea of sapphire blue when he helped me up. And he wasn't supposed to be Alexander Stone, the New York billionaire real estate tycoon. I saw the dark promises in his eyes when he looked at me. But the shadows of my past haunted me, making me afraid to explore the possibilities I could never before have imagined. Alexander I was used to getting what I wanted. I understood the value of finesse and patience to achieve the desired result. But a chance run-in with Krystina Cole quickly turned my world upside down. She was strong, determined, devastatingly beautiful—and stubborn as hell. Her quick wit and firecracker attitude was the complete opposite of what I wanted in a woman. But I still wanted to claim her. Tame her. Make her mine. And I always get what I want. Heart of Stone is the first book in Krystina & Alexander's epic love story. It's the beginning of the steamy and unforgettable series by Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author Dakota Willink. Topics: Contemporary Romance, Dangerous Romance, Enemies-to-Lovers Romance, Steamy Romance, Love Story, Billionaire, CEO, sexy, family drama, love, mystery, suspense, damaged hero, secrets, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, romance series, long series, long romance series, sassy, strong heroine, captivating romance, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, spanking, swoon, kidnapping, dominant, submissive Readers of Dakota Willink’s books also enjoyed books by: Sylvia Day, Shayla Black, E.L. James, Lara Adrian, TL Swan, Helen Hardt, Meredith Wild, K. Bromberg, J Kenner, Jodi Ellen Malpas, Ana Huang, Lauren Asher, Skye Warren, Aleatha Romig
Download or read book Queen of Hearts written by Lisa Hughey and published by Lisa Hughey. This book was released on 2014-12-19 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen of Hearts: Ric Santana is in Las Vegas for his friend’s wedding and some much needed R & R. But the vacation turns awkward when he discovers his smoking hot one night stand was actually his pal’s stepmother. When Shelley’s life is threatened, Ric doesn’t hesitate to step into the role of bodyguard and protector. But as Ric grows closer to Shelley, he can’t help but wonder, can he save her life or will they be too late for love? This 40,000 word second chance at love romance features Shelley Stone (Jess’s mom and Connor, Riley and Jack’s stepmom) and former Navy commander, Enrique Santana. Other books in the Family Stone series: Stone Cold Heart Jess Stone, former FBI sniper, always felt like the kid who looks in the candy store window but could never afford to go in. But on a humanitarian mission to aid an earthquake ravaged country, finally she finds a place where she belongs, in Colin Davies' arms, and working for Global Humanitarian Relief, her big brother's company. But can the former SAS thaw Jess's stone cold heart? Carved in Stone: Connor Stone has always been odd man out in his family. Not the oldest, not the most charming, he'd had a lock on the youngest until another half-sibling came to live with them, so he raised hell in his youth. Con knows now the only way to redeem himself is with deeds, not words and sets out to prove once and for all he is worthy of the Stone family. When his older brother asks him to take care of business, Con finally will have redemption he craves. Except when Ava Sanchez, his brother's assistant, is threatened, he must choose between saving the girl and protecting his family. Will his choice bring him love or break his heart? Heart of Stone: Riley Stone is the handsome brother, the charming one. Everyone who meets him compares him to his father, which in his mind is not a compliment. But he's never met a woman he couldn't charm, until he meets Di, an acerbic, smart-mouthed, passionate activist who has no time for him or his charm. On the run, in the midst of danger, the blistering passion they share explodes. Can these two opposites find common ground, or will Di smash Riley's stone heart? Still the One: Jack Stone, former Navy SEAL, and oldest Stone sibling is determined to keep his family strong. Family is everything. So he starts Global Humanitarian Relief and Stone Consulting to do some good and keep his family together. But when he has to team up with his old flame, Bliss, on a missing persons case, an evil threatens him, his family and the one woman he could never forget and doesn't want to let go. Can these two former lovers put aside past hurts and heal their hearts? Jar of Hearts: Prickly Keisha Johnson has the hots for Shane Washington. But she’s not about to reveal her inner soft heart to the player pilot and open herself up to hurt, until a favor to their boss sends them undercover and under the covers. Can she trust his sensual attention or will he shatter her fragile heart?
Download or read book Wicked Hearts written by Amber Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-02 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new friends-to-lovers small town romance from Amber Kelly...My big brother and I landed in the care of my aunt and her husband after my parents died in a tragic accident when I was three-years-old. I grew up smothered by love from a family that knows what the bitter sting of loss feels like.Living under that umbrella afforded me the ability to grow up with the security needed to try my every whim... and I have, now it's time to figure out who I want to be.My family would love for me to settle down with someone grounded and successful like the sexy new vet in town. I like him, but I am restless. I don't want to be grounded. I want to ride the wind. Walker Reid has worked on my family's ranch for years. He's like a son to Uncle Jeff and my brother's closet friend. He is a sexy devil, drinks too much and likes to live wild and free. I'm drawn to him. Maybe he'll finally be the one to help me let go and find where I belong. Or maybe my brother will kill us both.
Download or read book The Peacock s Stone written by Faith Richardson and published by Fox Song Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eleven-year-old Shahumin, who has just begun learning the wisdom of the elders, befriends an odd-looking youth whom she meets in the woods, not realizing he is an Other, one of the people not created by YAWH, and an enemy of her people.
Download or read book Phoebe s Heart of Stone written by James J Hill and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-12 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1919, an unthinkable tragedy struck the blue-collar town of Alliance, Ohio, and one particular family, the Bradway family, found themselves at the center of its terrible wrath. In the wake of disaster, Carl, a father of six, was forced to make a decision that would affect both himself and those he loved for the rest of their lives. Carl and his beloved wife Phoebe had worked tirelessly to build a life of love and contentment for themselves and their six young children. Though determined and deeply in love, the young family could not escape the horrible black cloud that haunted their family, seemingly hell-bent on taking all they had built together. This story follows the shocking true-life events of a family who wished for the simple things in life, but instead faced a path riddled with misfortune that altered the course of each of their lives forever.