Download or read book Tessa s Hunger written by Kathleen Hope and published by Vdv Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I’m really looking forward to meeting your parents,” Tessa said. Her fiancé smiled. “I’m sure they’ll love you, Just like I do.” Her face glowed as they stepped out of the BMW. But behind the glow, Tessa didn’t feel so good. The thought of meeting Anton’s parents made her stomach quiver. With her violin case tucked under her arm, she grabbed her suitcase from the trunk, then stopped and stared at the marvelous mansion before her. She gasped. Growing up in a poor enclave of Russian immigrants, Tessa had only seen this kind of opulence in the movies. “Wow, what a wonderful house.” Anton smirked as he stepped up the driveway. “Yes, I suppose it’ll do until the renovations are done. Those columns are looking awfully ragged.” Tessa took choppy steps toward up the driveway to join her fiancé at the front door. Anton took her hand, but that didn’t do much to relax her. She had a bad feeling about this week. After ringing the bell, they waited as Tessa’s envious glare crept up the Victorian brick wall. “I bet a place this huge takes forever for your parents to clean.” Anton chuckled. “What’s so funny?” “Well, you see –“ The door swung open...
Download or read book Dark Hunger written by Sara Reinke and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Deepest Hunger. . . Tessa Noble is a vampire who will do anything to reach the safety of her brother in New Orleans--even if it means traveling with her nemesis, Rene Morin. A ruthless, brooding, yet startlingly sexy vampire, Rene seems to take pleasure in finding fault with Tessa's every move. As they travel, Rene feeds along the way, while Tessa struggles to resist the impulse to nourish herself. . . Feeds The Darkest Needs. . . Once in the storm-ravaged city of his birth, Rene's defenses begin to unravel, and Tessa is drawn to his more vulnerable side. Starving and spent with need, Tessa finally allows herself to feed off of Rene's own body, deepening the sensual attraction they share. Yet neither can afford to succumb to this desire. For Tessa and Rene are being followed--and a single misstep will put them at the mercy of forces more dark and powerful than even they can fight. If they are caught, the ecstasy of their newfound love will be matched only by the agony of its loss. . . Praise for Sara Reinke's Dark Thirst. . .
Download or read book The Individual written by Mark Froud and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-09-23 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The boy's world does not use words. No written language, no speech. Even to utter sounds from the mouth is obscene. Then one day, he uncovers a lump of metal and traces lines which he will follow to a different world... In our time, in the centre of a city, a hesitant writer observes witches performing a ceremony. A traumatised woman sees a boy materialise in front of her. She sees her lost son and seizes him in her arms. In this world, a silent boy watches buildings and people take on new shapes. Nothing is what it was before; nobody is who they were, because nothing can be named.
Download or read book Tessa Our Little Italian Cousin written by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-10 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tessa, Our Little Italian Cousin is a children's story by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade. Wade was an American writer known for her children's fiction. Excerpt: "About four o'clock the next morning every one was awake and stirring. There was much to be done. The vegetables and fruits must be gathered; the donkey fed and saddled; Tessa's hair must be carefully combed and arranged in two long braids, and the breakfast of hard bread and olives eaten. Tessa could not eat as much as usual to-day, she was so greatly excited. Think of it! This was to be her first trip to the great city. Her father and Beppo had told her so much about the wonderful sights there, and now she was going to look at them with her own eyes. Perhaps she would see the children of the artist. Beppo had told her of their blue eyes and golden hair. He called them little angels."
Download or read book Blood Enchantment written by Tamara Rose Blodgett and published by T. Rose Press LLC. This book was released on 2015-12-18 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her blood sings to them; a melody no supernatural can ignore. From the NYT bestselling author of A TERRIBLE LOVE, comes the intense continuation of ANGELIC BLOOD.
Download or read book Radiant Hunger written by Diane Lefer and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-01-21 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two households on a back road: a devastated family and an apocalyptic cult. Here are people driven to the edge, forced to draw the line that can't be crossed and learn what happens after you cross it.
Download or read book The Transformation of Rage written by Peggy Fitzhugh Johnstone and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1997-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Eliot has been widely praised both for the richness of her prose and the universality of her themes. In this compelling study, Peggy Fitzhugh Johnstone goes beyond these traditional foci to examine the role of aggression in Eliot's fiction and to find its source in the author's unconscious sense of loss stemming from traumatic family separations and deaths during her childhood and adolescence. Johnstone demonstrates that Eliot's creative work was a constructive response to her sense of loss and that the repeating patterns in her novels reflect the process of release from her state of mourning for lost loved ones.
Download or read book Alpha Blood written by Tamara Rose Blodgett and published by T. Rose Press LLC. This book was released on with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "TRUE BLOOD and TWILIGHT, anyone?" Prepare to be mesmerized by this captivating series praised as: "One of the best series I ever read... "by Kay Chambers and acclaimed "5 ALPHA STARS..." ~ by avid readers. From the renowned author Tamara Rose Blodgett, a New York Times and #1 Dark Fantasy bestseller, comes a gripping tale where True Blood meets Twilight, filled with twisted loyalties and the power of one girl's blood to save both vampires and werewolves. Enter a world where Julia becomes a pawn on life's chessboard until she boldly declares war on Hades, setting the stage for an epic battle of wills and destinies. Meanwhile, Jenni grapples with the burden of her connection to Quill and the guilt she carries over Bray's vengeful actions, questioning her loyalty to her pack and her own desires. Adi and Slash navigate the challenges of leadership amid heated tempers and newfound responsibilities, while a male vampire soldier's pursuit of a mysterious female adds a layer of intrigue to their already complex dynamics. Marley's discovery of a dark secret about her lineage further complicates matters, raising questions about her true identity and allegiances. As Drek, Tahlia, and Neil journey to the Northwestern in search of allies, they face unexpected dangers and betrayals, threatening the fragile balance of power among the factions. Meanwhile, turmoil brews within the Hoh pack, and Julia's fate hangs in the balance as she confronts Hades and fights to reclaim her place among her people. Download this intense piece of the Blood series saga, now! Tropes: Abduction, Young Adult Romance, Alpha Hero, Angsty, Anti-Hero, Bully, Captivity, Dark Romance, Enemies-to-lovers, First Love, Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Poly (3+ people), Protector, Romantic Suspense, Slow Burn, Stalker, Survival, Taboo, Tortured Past, Touch Her And Die, Tragic, Vengeance, V-card Hero, Why Choose, dark fantasy, paranormal romance, dystopian, underworld, True Blood, Blade, bounty enforcer, dangerous underworld, unexpected alliances, survival, unputdownable journey, riveting, conflicting choices, complex game, opposing forces, gripping narrative, danger lurks, unexpected alliances, key to survival
Download or read book My Name Is Venus Black written by Heather Lloyd and published by Dial Press. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this riveting, heartfelt debut, a young woman assumes a new name to escape her dark past and find the redemption she desperately seeks. “It’s impossible not to root for this strong, willful girl as she finds her place in the world and for her brother as he tries to make sense of it.”—Kirkus Reviews “Charming, touching, and a host of other adjectives not often associated with a murderous thirteen-year-old.”—Booklist Venus Black is a straitlaced A student fascinated by the study of astronomy—until the night she commits a shocking crime that tears her family apart and ignites a media firestorm. Venus refuses to talk about what happened or why, except to blame her mother. Adding to the mystery, Venus’s developmentally challenged younger brother, Leo, goes missing. More than five years later, Venus is released from prison with a suitcase of used clothes, a fake identity, and a determination to escape her painful past. Estranged from her mother, and with her beloved brother still missing, she sets out to make a fresh start in Seattle, skittish and alone. But as new people enter her orbit—including a romantic interest and a young girl who seems like a mirror image of her former lost self—old wounds resurface, and Venus realizes that she can’t find a future while she’s running from her past. In this gripping story, debut novelist Heather Lloyd brilliantly captures ordinary lives thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Told through a constellation of captivating voices, My Name Is Venus Black explores the fluidity of right and wrong, the pain of betrayal, and the meaning of love and family. Praise for My Name Is Venus Black “Fans of realistic coming-of-age fiction will enjoy Lloyd’s fast-paced first novel for the freshly drawn original characters, compelling story line, and beautiful tribute to the healing power of love. It’s bound to have crossover appeal to older YA readers.”—Library Journal “A dark but ultimately uplifting story about family, love, and forgiveness, and how to find your place in the world, My Name Is Venus Black is a powerful debut novel from a fresh voice in fiction.”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah Jio
Download or read book Smother written by Lee Dawna and published by LeeDawna Books. This book was released on 2022-10-31 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of us die long before our hearts stop beating. Tessa believes she’s the reason a serial killer is targeting the residents of her small town. All of Hinton’s victims have some connection to her and if that’s not enough, her cousin Gary, leader of the local charter of the notorious Leidolf biker club, has assigned the man she hates most to be her bodyguard—her ex-boyfriend, Warren. Adding to the tension of the already stressed town is the presence of a rival bike charter. They may be in town to help root out the killer before the next gruesome murder, but values are clashing and control of Hinton’s club is at stake. No one can be trusted. A charter war is on the horizon and it will only take an ember to set it ablaze. Gary’s right-hand man, the sadistic Chopper, has a close relationship with Tessa that makes him more protective of her than ever. When he metes out brutal revenge on her behalf in front of the entire town and media, the spark of war is lit. But it’s Tessa’s own explosive secrets that are the catalyst that blows everything up, setting in motion a deadly blaze of events no one is prepared for. Broken trust, shocking betrayals, and volatile secrets rock the Hinton charter as their small town is brought to its knees. When there is no one left to turn to, revenge is the only answer.
Download or read book Full Shift written by Jennifer Dugan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-08-27 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this queer, supernatural YA graphic novel from the author of Some Girls Do and the illustrator of Wonder Woman: Warbringer, a reluctant teen werewolf would do anything to be human—if that's what it takes to win her crush's heart. Tessa feels like she doesn’t fit in anywhere. Not at school, where she can’t figure out how to confess the feelings she has for her friend Maddie. And definitely not at home, where the other werewolves in her family make her feel like an outcast because she can’t even shift into her full wolf form yet. Sometimes she thinks her whole life would be easier if she wasn’t a werewolf at all. When word gets out that a group of werewolf hunters has infiltrated her pack’s territory and that they’ve developed a cure that can make werewolves human, Tessa thinks she’s found the answer to her problems. But when she discovers there might be more to the hunters’ plans than anyone knows, it’s up to Tessa to put herself on the line to protect the lives of those she loves most. And the only way to save them is to embrace the wolf inside her that is howling to get out.
Download or read book No Bad Kids written by Janet Lansbury and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern classic on the gentle art of discipline for toddlers, by the internationally renowned childcare expert, podcaster, and author of Elevating Child Care “No Bad Kids provides practical ways to respond to the challenges of toddlerhood while nurturing a respectful relationship with your child.”—Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline Janet Lansbury is unique among parenting experts. As a RIE teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, her advice is not based solely on formal studies and the research of others, but also on her more than twenty years of hands-on experience guiding hundreds of parents and their toddlers. A collection of her most popular articles about toddler behavior, No Bad Kids presents her signature approach to discipline, which she sees as a parent’s act of compassion and love for a child. Full of wisdom and encouragement, it covers common toddler concerns such as: • Why toddlers need clear boundaries—and how to set them without yelling • What's going on when they bite, hit, kick, tantrum, whine, and talk back • Advice for parenting a strong-willed child • How to be a gentle leader, and Lansbury’s secret for staying calm For parents who are anticipating or experiencing those critical years when toddlers are developmentally obliged to test the limits of our patience and love, No Bad Kids is a practical, indispensable resource for putting respectful discipline into action.
Download or read book The Journey written by Teri Holt and published by Teri Holt. This book was released on 2018-01-28 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Loved Ones written by ممدوح، عالية and published by American Univ in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Friends gather at the bedside of Suhaila, who lies in a coma in a Paris hospital, and tell stories that bring her alive.
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Download or read book The Challenge written by Susan Kearney and published by Bell Bridge Books. This book was released on 2013-05-24 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Domination. Desire. Destiny. He rules a future in which women are helpless, obedient, and always willing. She comes from a past in which a woman's strength, brains, and courage are unquestioned. The challenge between them is timeless. Secret Service agent Tessa Camen took a bullet meant for the president. She regains consciousness three hundred years in the future on a spaceship, naked in the arms of Kahn, a fierce warlord from the planet Rystan. He's been expecting her. Tessa was whisked forward in time because her fighting abilities include a psychic talent like none other. Only she can defeat an enemy who threatens Earth. The fate of her home hangs in the balance. Once again, she's called on to serve and protect her nation. In Kahn's world, women are meant to be ruled but also protected. He can seduce Tessa, but can he own her heart and mind? Can he put aside his beliefs about women to help her train for a brutal intergalactic test, The Challenge? If she loses, so does Earth. Tessa and Kahn are caught in a war of wills set in a future where survival is a skill, power is an aphrodisiac, and love is a challenge that could destroy everything they cherish.
Download or read book The Stronghold written by Sebastian Bendix and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 18-year-old Bowie is the envy of his peers; the sharpest eye with a rifle, deadly as a viper in hand-to-hand combat, and set to marry the prettiest girl around. Papa Byrne, leader of the Fort Thunder militia, has high hopes for this rising star, sees him as the heir apparent to their Pacific Northwest island stronghold. That all changes when a plane crashes into the island. Its sole survivor is Alexis, an exotic young woman who looks nothing like the fair-skinned people back at the Fort. Bowie brings her back to the stronghold, throwing the fearful community into chaos. Even his parents worry about what this will mean... All fears are confirmed when an impromptu mission leaves a young cadet dead and Bowie wounded. Worse still, Bowie is being blamed for the death, framed by his former mentor and banished by a hung jury. The once favored son of Fort Thunder is about to have his eyes opened to the larger world - if he can live long enough to see it.
