Download or read book The Curse of Emerald Green written by Terri Marie and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2024-05-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Curse of Emerald Green” is a unique and intriguing romantic mystery set in Victorian Era England. The story enfolds as the heroine, penniless Catherine Culpepper, nearly 18, upon the tragic deaths of her parents, begins her journey at the doorstep of Pepperwood, the ancient ancestral manor of her uncle. Catherine settles in, and with her cousin Amelia of the same age, prepares for the round of summer balls in London’s exclusive High Society. But Amelia dies under suspect circumstances and Catherine takes a stab at the role of amateur detective. She is perplexed as to who would wish to “murder” the stunning and accomplished Amelia. Could it be possible that one of the family, household members, or feasibly a jealous suitor, might very well be the one? Catherine was dead set on finding the answer. Sleuthing in tandem with the police inspector, Catherine develops into a tenacious and clever young woman seeking a killer. But life becomes dangerous for her as she unearths the many secrets deep in the recesses of Pepperwood. As she comes closer to solving the mystery, Catherine becomes a target herself and her life is in deadly peril. Surely, the colorful characters, tangled twists and turns, the enigmas surrounding the ancient manor, along with a captivating romance, will be a fun read for those who enjoy cozy romantic mysteries.

Download or read book Emerald Green written by Kerstin Gier and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gwen has a destiny to fulfill, but no one will tell her what it is. She's only recently learned that she is the Ruby, the final member of the time-traveling Circle of Twelve, and since then nothing has been going right. She suspects the founder of the Circle, Count Saint-German, is up to something nefarious, but nobody will believe her. And she's just learned that her charming time-traveling partner, Gideon, has probably been using her all along. Emerald Green is the stunning conclusion to Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red Trilogy, picking up where Sapphire Blue left off, reaching new heights of intrigue and romance as Gwen finally uncovers the secrets of the time-traveling society and learns her fate.

Download or read book The Curse of the Ancient Emerald written by Franklin W. Dixon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank and Joe must take the shine off a jewel thief who sends ominous riddles in this Hardy Boys adventure. First a priceless painting disappears from the museum; then two ancient samurai swords vanish from a private collection. A string of robberies has hit Bayport, and all signs point to “the Phantom,” a recently released ex-con who last struck more than twenty years ago. There’s only one problem: the Phantom has vanished into thin air, and not even Frank and Joe Hardy can track him down. Then the boys begin receiving threatening notes in the mail, each one containing a strange riddle. And it looks like the Phantom’s next target could be the valuable Emerald of Astara, the 2,500-year-old crown jewel of the Bayport Historical Museum. Can the Hardys crack the Phantom’s code before he strikes again?

Download or read book The Treeman s Curse written by Ben Princi and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That forest is made of a dark and mysterious past that has not been awakened for some years. We do not dare to wake it again. Evil has instilled fear in the people of Heddlestoke. Emerging from the forest, it captures people from the village and takes them away, never to be seen again. Eight years ago, it took Crystal and Jontys parents, leaving them in the care of their grandmother, and it has been dormant ever sinceuntil now. Jonty and Crystal are forced to face the mysterious forest, only to discover they hold the key to destroying the evil that has poisoned their lands. When they find a secret book that can assist them on their quest, the evil that hunts them becomes determined to stop the two children and their new friends, including the mysterious Treeman, whose secret past endangers Jonty and Crystal and their chances of being reunited with their family.

Download or read book The Frog Prince s Adventure to Break The Curse written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2023-11-02 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To sum it up: The amazing story of Prince Oliver, also known as the "Frog Prince," and his beloved Princess Amelia took place in the beautiful green Enchanted Forest. The interesting story began when a wicked witch cast a spell on Prince Oliver that turned him into a frog and told him he had to live as one until he found true love. He wanted a friend who could see through his green, slimy skin to the prince he really was, even though he looked different now. He went to the pond often to try to break the curse that held him back. For some reason, Princess Amelia went into the forest one sad day to pick wildflowers for her sick mother. She found Prince Oliver by the pond, and her kind heart saw how beautiful he was. She brought him home with her to try to keep her mom company. As the days turned into weeks, Prince Oliver and Princess Amelia became close friends who cared about each other a lot. As their relationship grew, Prince Oliver told Amelia about his curse. He promised Amelia that he would always be there for him and help him break the spell. As they went on their journey, they went deeper into the Enchanted Woods and met friendly woodland spirits, talking animals, and an old hermit who showed them how to break the curse. In order to do this, they had to give everything they had—a sacrifice that could only come from the heart—without expecting anything in return. At first, they were on a quest to help others, taking care of hurt animals, comforting the old, and bringing happiness to the forest. Prince Oliver suddenly turned back into a beautiful prince, showing how sincere and selfless their love was. The hermit tree told them what to do on their trip and said they would be successful. The famous love story of Prince Oliver and Princess Amelia in the Enchanted Forest showed how strong real love, friendship, and the beauty of the human heart can be. Their kindness and knowledge as leaders of their country had effects that went far beyond the Enchanted Forest. Their love story lived on and made many people believe in the healing power of love and giving without expecting anything in return. The pond next to the forest was where their trip began, and it stayed a place of love, laughter, and endless happiness. Frog families got together to talk about the good things about real love and the lessons they had learned along the way. The story of Prince Oliver and Princess Amelia's love story was always a source of hope, showing that real love could win over all problems and that miracles could happen in the middle of the Enchanted Forest. This is how the story starts: A long time ago, there was a friendly frog named Prince Oliver who lived in a lush, green forest. His home woods were like a picture of magic. The trees were so tall they seemed to reach the sky, and the soft wind blew the green leaves around. In the middle of the woods was a pond that looked like it was alive and as clear as glass. Even though he was in a beautiful place, Prince Oliver's story was anything but normal. Someone bad had cursed Prince Oliver to stay a frog until he found true love. He used to be a beautiful prince. A long time ago, Prince Oliver was a charming young man who was liked by everyone in the country because he was brave, kind, and looks so good. His eyes sparkled like gems and his smile could melt hearts. He lit up any room he walked into. As the prince walked around the palace grounds one fateful evening, he came across a mysterious woman. Her dark hair fell down her back, and her eyes showed things that no one could understand. She was a witch who had been watching Prince Oliver from afar because she liked how he looked and how he behaved. The sorceress went up to the prince with a fake sense of respect. She was actually jealous and mean. She purred, "You are a sight to behold, Prince Oliver, and I wish to offer you a gift as a token of my admiration." The prince, who was always kind and innocent, took her up on her offer. He didn't know that the witch was after bad things. The beautiful prince turned into a little green frog when she cast her spell with a sneaky glint in her eye. She laughed as she faded into the darkness and said, "You will stay in this form until someone really loves you for who you are." Oliver Prince had tears in his eyes. He was left alone by the pond in the lovely forest, and now his royal life is just croaks and hops. The curse was like a thick fog over him, and he had no idea when or how it would go away. Even though he had changed, he was still kind and gentle, and he hoped that someone would recognize him as the prince he used to be. To break the curse and come back as a prince, he hopped around the pond every day. In the forest, the prince met many frogs and other animals. They were all nice and inviting, but he felt like he was meant for more. He wished he had a real friend who could see the prince in him, even though his skin was green and slimy.

Download or read book Eucalyptus Street written by Sherrill Marie Joseph and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Botanic Hill Detectives decipher a 70-year-old puzzle poem to find secret passages and an enormous cursed emerald at the de Corboda family's spooky estate in Southern California.

Download or read book Sapphire Blue written by Kerstin Gier and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gwen's life has been a rollercoaster since she discovered she was the Ruby, the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. In between searching through history for the other time-travelers and asking for a bit of their blood (gross!), she's been trying to figure out what all the mysteries and prophecies surrounding the Circle really mean. At least Gwen has plenty of help. Her best friend Lesley follows every lead diligently on the Internet. James the ghost teaches Gwen how to fit in at an eighteenth century party. And Xemerius, the gargoyle demon who has been following Gwen since he caught her kissing Gideon in a church, offers advice on everything. Oh, yes. And of course there is Gideon, the Diamond. One minute he's very warm indeed; the next he's freezing cold. Gwen's not sure what's going on there, but she's pretty much destined to find out.

Download or read book Professor Yish Kabibble in the Curse of the Scruttles written by Jacqueline Delaney and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upon arriving home from work one day, Professor Yish Kabibble receives a rather mysterious letter, requesting he attend an appointment in Kookaburra Woods the following day at ten o'clock. Despite the puzzling nature of the note, the professor can't help but show up, wondering who on earth would send him a "royal" invitation. Soon, Professor Kabibble finds himself the unwilling recruit of an ancient army sergeant—a representative of the underworld society known as the Scruttles. The Scruttles have fallen under a curse that threatens the survival of their secret race, and the professor is their only hope. To save them, however, Yish will risk more than just his scientific reputation ... In the subterranean world of the Scruttles, Professor Yish Kabibble must face a host of strange underworld creatures and life-threatening hazards to lift the curse. Only he can deliver their world into harmony and its former glory. Only he can bring the Scruttles back from annihilation. But will he fulfill his destiny, or will he too be swallowed by the curse of the Scruttles?

Download or read book The Emerald Casket written by Richard Newsome and published by Text Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gerald, Sam and Ruby fly to India in Gerald's private jet for a holiday at the home of Alisha Gupta, looking forward to getting away from the exhausting business of stolen gems, bejewelled caskets, thieves and bumbling police officers. But their holiday soon turns to a desperate quest to outwit a deadly cult; it's now a fast-paced race to beat Mason Green to the Emerald Casket. Full of suspense, humour and twists and turns, The Emerald Casket is an exciting instalment in Richard Newsome's award-winning mystery trilogy.

Download or read book Tiger Mated Shifter Paranormal Romance Short Story written by Selina Coffey and published by Steamy Coffee and Sexy Romance. This book was released on with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this steamy shifter romance by bestselling paranormal romance author Selina Coffey! After her university degree, Lucy arrives in beautiful Bhutan to escape from her life in suburban England. Ambitious and attractive, she hopes to become a successful anthropologist. As she explores the wilderness of Bhutan, Lucy also explores her own mind, to discover why she really flew so far from home. Has she really done the right thing, or was this research trip a mistake? Whilst in Bhutan, she meets Philip, tall, rugged and mysterious. As he and Lucy grow closer, they begin to fall deeply and irrevocably in love. But as they challenging obstacles together, can their relationship stand the weight of their secrets? In this emotional tale of love and desperation, will they truly save one another, or will the threat of death tear them apart? Indulge in a spellbinding shifter romance that ignites the senses! Perfect for fans of Mac Flynn, Thea Harrison, J.K. Harper, Layla Nash, Sherilee Gray, Terry Bolryder.

Download or read book Millennial Mythmaking written by John Perlich and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-03-08 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary myths, particularly science fiction and fantasy texts, can provide commentary on who we are as a culture, what we have created, and where we are going. These nine essays from a variety of disciplines expand upon the writings of Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey. Modern examples of myths from various sources such as Planet of the Apes, Wicked, Pan's Labyrinth, and Spirited Away; the Harry Potter series; and Second Life are analyzed as creative mythology and a representation of contemporary culture and emerging technology.

Download or read book Windy City Dragon written by Genevieve Jack and published by Carpe Luna Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dragon prince. A vampire heiress. A kiss that could bring Chicago to its knees. For decades he's posed as a human... It's been a long time since Tobias spread his wings. The exiled dragon prince has worked hard to blend into the human world and practice his love for healing as a pediatric cardiologist. She awakens the dragon within... As a vampire-human hybrid, Sabrina is used to being different from the rest of her community. But all vampires need to feed. The night she chooses Tobias as her next meal, everything changes. He's far more than he seems, and if she doesn't protect his secret, it could cost him his life. Can love remind him of who he truly is? One kiss thrusts Tobias into the dark underground world of Chicago's vampires where his dragon nature is his only hope of protecting Sabrina. But Sabrina knows the only way to keep him safe is to push him away. ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "Windy City Dragon starts off with a bang and continues to get more and more exciting on every page. This book is a nonstop ride of action, suspense and romance and the growing world of this series is something that is definitely shaping up to be epic." - Red Hatter Book Blog * * * Topics: dragon shifter romance, paranormal romance dragons, paranormal romance witches, paranormal romance shifters, medical romance, romance saga, romantic suspense, series starter, first in series, romance series, romance saga, romantic family saga, new release, shapeshifter romance with sex, Chicago, vampire romance, paranormal romance, shifter romance, dragon shifter romance series, romance ebook, romance series, top romance reads, bestselling, fantasy romance, paranormal elements, contemporary fantasy, urban fantasy, HEA, Genevieve Jack, Genevieve Jack Dragons, Witches, Magic, Love, strong heroine, alpha hero, family, steamy romance, emotional romance, new adult paranormal romance, forbidden romance, romance fiction, top ebooks in romance, top ebooks in paranormal, romance books, romance, award winning romance, USA Today bestseller, Paranormal Romance Series. Perfect for fans of Alisa Woods, Christine Feehan, Jessie Donovan, M. Flynn, Mac Flynn, Thea Harrison, Gena Callahan, Milly Weaver, J.K. Harper, Anna Craig, Michelle M. Pillow, Mandy M. Roth, JR Ward, Kresley Cole, Ilona andrews, Jayne faith, Renee Rose, Vanessa Vale, Brenda K Davies, Layla Nash, Sherilee Gray, Abigail Owen, Donna Grant, Terry Bolryder, T. S. Joyce, Zoe Chant, Charlene Hartnady, Eve Langlais, Evangeline Anderson, Milly Taiden, Alexandra Ivy

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Download or read book Curses written by Lish McBride and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, this YA fantasy is a gender-flipped take on 'Beauty and the Beast' brimming with magic and sharp humor. "A unique and twisty magical romp!" —Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author "Curses is the 'Beauty and the Beast' retelling I've been waiting for." —Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author Merit Cravan refused to fulfill her obligation to marry a prince, leading to a fairy godling's curse. She will be forced to live as a beast forever, unless she agrees to marry a man of her mother's choosing before her eighteenth birthday. Tevin Dumont has always been a pawn in his family's cons. The prettiest boy in a big family, his job is to tempt naïve rich girls to abandon their engagements, unless their parents agree to pay him off. But after his mother runs afoul of the beast, she decides to trade Tevin for her own freedom. Now, Tevin and Merit have agreed that he can pay off his mother's debt by using his con-artist skills to help Merit find the best match . . . but what if the best match is Tevin himself?

Download or read book Riot Green written by Woon Tai Ho and published by Candid Creation Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Normal 0 false false false EN-SG ZH-CN X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:SimSun; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} When a talented young artist captures the attention of the art world, forces beyond her control align. Power plays pit money, ideals and families against the inner workings of a competitive and closed art world. In his debut ­fiction, Woon Tai Ho gives us an insider's look into the creative world he knows well. Set in modern-day Singapore, and drifting between worlds, Riot Green tells a gripping tale that draws on rich Chinese traditions and beliefs. It puts the spotlight on the institution of family, the jade of green that is supposed to protect us, but can prove to be a riot of heartaches and secrets. It is a story of ties that bind and those that divide. Like an abstract painting that buffers the obvious, the story unravels deftly to show love and conspiracies, harmony and conflict, chaos and order.

Download or read book The Curse of Penryth Hall written by Jess Armstrong and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A delightful debut.” –People An atmospheric gothic mystery that beautifully brings the ancient Cornish countryside to life, Armstrong introduces heroine Ruby Vaughn in her Minotaur Books & Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Award-winning debut, The Curse of Penryth Hall. After the Great War, American heiress Ruby Vaughn made a life for herself running a rare bookstore alongside her octogenarian employer and house mate in Exeter. She’s always avoided dwelling on the past, even before the war, but it always has a way of finding her. When Ruby is forced to deliver a box of books to a folk healer living deep in the Cornish countryside, she is brought back to the one place she swore she’d never return. A more sensible soul would have delivered the package and left without rehashing old wounds. But no one has ever accused Ruby of being sensible. Thus begins her visit to Penryth Hall. A foreboding fortress, Penryth Hall is home to Ruby’s once dearest friend, Tamsyn, and her husband, Sir Edward Chenowyth. It’s an unsettling place, and after a more unsettling evening, Ruby is eager to depart. But her plans change when Penryth’s bells ring for the first time in thirty years. Edward is dead; he met a gruesome end in the orchard, and with his death brings whispers of a returned curse. It also brings Ruan Kivell, the person whose books brought her to Cornwall, the one the locals call a Pellar, the man they believe can break the curse. Ruby doesn’t believe in curses—or Pellars—but this is Cornwall and to these villagers the curse is anything but lore, and they believe it will soon claim its next victim: Tamsyn. To protect her friend, Ruby must work alongside the Pellar to find out what really happened in the orchard that night.

Download or read book Like a Curse written by Elle McNicoll and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fight to save the human and magical worlds is ON...but witch (in-training) Ramya isn't much help unless she can learn her new powers--and fast. It's a race to the finish in the stunning conclusion to the Like a Charm duology from the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark. Ramya thought discovering she was a witch would make life easier. But mastering her powers isn't going as smoothly as she thought. And while she is stuck in Loch Ness stumbling through spells, the wicked siren Portia is gaining control over the human and hidden worlds in the city. Time is running out, but the more Ramya presses, the more her family insists she isn't ready for the fight. Then an old friend is kidnapped, and Ramya can't wait any longer. Armed with a lot of bravery, a little magic, and a few new friends, Ramya hopes it is enough to take down Portia and the sirens forever--before everything she loves is lost forever.