Download or read book Arianna s Tale written by LA Quill and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Prince and the Privateer written by E R Bryant and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Something as beautiful as love can never be wrong. Love in the 1760's between John Thomas and Bryon O'Neil is hard to admit. Yet when it blooms, it's deep enough to last forever.
Download or read book Double the Love written by Barbara Cartland and published by Barbara Cartland EBooks ltd. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beautiful Ariana Dancer is orphaned and has led a cheerless life in London with her disagreeable Guardian, Uncle Konstantin Bardici. He has shown little interest in his niece and she has been left very much to her own devices. One day Uncle Konstantin suggests that Ariana marry an Albanian Prince – one who is seeking an English wife and who claims to have fallen in love with her portrait – and it does not take much to persuade her to agree. Even before she sets out for Albania, she begins to dream of romance and her lonely heart ensures that she quickly fancies herself in love with a man she has never seen. She is sure in her heart that she will find everlasting happiness with Prince Stefan of Dukka in the depths of Albania.! But the journey she must take to fulfil her dreams is longer and more treacherous than she could ever have imagined. When she and her hapless maid are kidnapped en route to Castle Dukka by brigands, the rosy future she dreamed of becomes bitterly compromised. Soon life in the wild mountains begins to exert an unexpected pull, while the King of the Brigands turns out to possess an irresistible charm. Ariana discovers that love can have a double meaning and that image is not all that it seems. Forced to choose between honour and passion and faced with the responsibility of deciding life or death for the man she loves, she bravely makes the ultimate sacrifice. Even then Ariana’s torment is not over – Find out how Ariana unexpectedly finds all that she has been seeking, and more, in this exciting and unusual romantic tale by BARBARA CARTLAND
Download or read book Arianna Finn Royals of Valleria 3 written by Marianne Knightly and published by Marianne Knightly. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Princess engaged to a man she doesn’t love. Proper Princess Arianna vowed to stay on the straight and narrow after a disastrous decision years ago embarrassed both her and her royal family. When a marriage of convenience is proposed between her and Brazenbourg’s ruling prince, she jumps at the chance for redemption. She doesn’t believe in love anymore – at least she thought she didn’t until she met her fiancé’s brother, Prince Finn. Drawn to another man she shouldn’t want. As second in line to the throne of Brazenbourg, bad boy Prince Finn cares little for his arrogant older brother Henry, but does care deeply for Brazenbourg. When Henry becomes engaged to Arianna for convenience and not love, he can’t help but be intrigued by a woman who would give up her future for her country. When the passionate nature she hides breaks through her prim exterior, Finn realizes he wants her and not just in bed. He knows his brother may make a more proper match, but can he convince her, and himself, to take a chance on each other despite the international fallout? For a love that won’t be denied. When Henry’s true motives are revealed and Arianna is placed in danger’s path, can Finn act quickly enough to help her? Or will Arianna need to save herself? This novel features a proposed marriage of convenience with the wrong man and a love that can’t be denied with the right man, a royal family that loves one another (even while they annoy each other), and a look behind fictional palace walls. This is a standalone book in the series with no cliffhanger, and features sexy scenes and swearing. Emotional trigger warning: discussion of potential assault. * * * Meet the Royals of Valleria, a country as old as the fall of the Roman Empire. The reigning king and patriarch rules with his beloved queen. Nine children, now grown, ranging from the eldest twins to the youngest son, watch over the country they love and care for. Bound by honour, duty, and loyalty, follow their lives as they fall in love, face tragedies, and triumph against the evils facing them. Want more Royals? Book 1: Alexander & Rebecca Book 2: Marcello & Grace Book 3: Arianna & Finn Book 4: Charlotte & Nate Book 5: A Royal Holiday (novella) Book 6: Catharine & Edward Book 7: Royally Ever After Book 8: Lorenzo & Lily Book 9: Sarah & Vittorio Book 10: Permanently Princess (novella) Book 11: Ethan & Anda Box Set: Books 1-3 Box Set: Books 4-6 Box Set: Books 7-9
Download or read book Winter Wedding for the Prince written by Barbara Wallace and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crown Prince under the mistletoe… Crown Prince Armando s belief in love died along with his wife, but duty dictates he must remarry! He enlists royal assistant Rosa Lamberti to help him find a suitable candidate, but a sizzling kiss under the mistletoe with Rosa awakens feelings Armando thought long buried… After a difficult divorce, Rosa had sworn off men, so she s shocked to realize she yearns to be Armando s bride! This Christmas, will Rosa get the best gift of all— a second chance at love, with Armando? Royal House of Corinthia Royally wed…by Christmas!
Download or read book Return and Other Stories Based on the Novel Arianna s Tale written by LA Quill and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of fantasy novel Arianna's Tale come ten new short stories set in the magickal world of Vorima. These stories, featuring the main characters introduced in Arianna's Tale, give the reader further insight into the characters and aid in the understanding of the greater plot of the entire Imperial Series. Some of the stories included in this anthology take place before the events portrayed in Arianna's Tale. These include Arrival, Deception, Exiled, and Awakening. The first two deal with Damuk and his family. The second two are concerned with Arianna and her family and friends. The other six stories all happen within the novel but are not describes. All ten short stories are alluded to during the course of the novel. If you enjoyed any of the novels in The Imperial Series, are looking for a quick introduction to the world of Vorima, or simply want a fun and interesting read, this anthology is for you.
Download or read book The Lone Wolf written by Kristy J. Walker and published by Kristy J. Walker. This book was released on 2024-06-22 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All my life I desired to experience what my dad felt for my mom. What I loved about him was the way he looked at her, love and adoration shining through his eyes. She meant everything to him, so when she died, it was clear: he stayed alive just for me. In a wolf pack like ours, a death of this kind often leads to vanishing into thin air and going back home to the Moon Goddess. However, being a strong beta as he was, my father refused to accept this ending choosing instead—his example taught admiration even among those who had both parents. For as long as I can remember I have always felt that my father’s love was always there; I never questioned it. My mother had told me many times that we shared a lot in common and I believed her. Consequently, along with finding my mate who is usually found at 16 years old but mine occurred when I made contact with my wolf aged 13 years old. Nevertheless, being older than me and he promised that he will wait until am mature enough to complete our bond together. He was someone whom I could trust completely. However at the age of fifteen all things changed. The alpha sounding from lips which belonged to Percy’s father announced that Denva Woods from Blue Woods Pack would get married next month on his birthday which is three months away from now to Ralph Smit who used to be our babysitter during childhood years. This news left me shattered inside out . The looks of pity and Ralph’s apologetic note only served to deepen the pain further in me. For instance Percy said that it favored pack welfare yet how did it make sense while my heart was tearing apart?
Download or read book The Classical Kingdoms Collection Trilogies Book 2 written by Brittany Fichter and published by Brittany Fichter. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 1253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The curse of a wolf bite. A war of song. A ball to save the girl the prince loves. 1. Girl in the Red Hood: A Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood Not all the shadows in the forest choose a life of darkness. Sometimes it is chosen for them. After moving to a village deep in a sunless forest, Liesel is bitten by a wolf and marked for a terrifying destiny. Befriended by a mysterious boy in the woods soon after, however, Liesel finds herself falling in love with the one person in the world who might save her from that awful end... or doom her to it. Faced with terrifying odds, Liesel must decide to accept her fate for those she loves or fight for the freedom to choose her own way. 2. Silent Mermaid: A Retelling of The Little Mermaid How does a silent mermaid win a war of song? How does she break the siren song of another holding her beloved captive? After being touched by the sun at birth, Princess Arianna has grown up imprisoned between two worlds, neither fully mermaid nor fully human. But when she loses her family and her kingdom in a war between man and merfolk, she is forced to flee into the arms of her family's enemies. Her only hope of protection lies in the penniless prince that she once saved and his two boisterous nieces. Prince Michael is at his wit's end. With his people starving and his treasury nearly empty, the familiar girl from the past that falls piteously at his feet cannot be afforded his attention. He has only the resources and time for the barest of good deeds to pay back that which she gave him. But the more Michael begins to hear the girl beneath her silence, the more he realizes she just might be the distraction he cannot survive without. All the while, darkness is beginning to poison the ocean, and an evil foreseen by neither Arianna nor Michael threatens the very existence of both peoples. If they wish to restore their kingdoms, Arianna and Michael will need to reconsider their alliances, their beliefs, and an ancient prophecy that's been all but forgotten. Most importantly, they must decide whether or not they can move past their personal pain and trust one another. Because if they can't, everything and everyone they love will fall. 3. Cinders, Stars, and Glass Slippers: A Retelling of Cinderella What if the prince didn't throw the ball to meet his true love? What if he was trying to save her life instead? Since the murder of her gifted mother, Elaina has been sheltered on her father’s naval ship. But when Elaina’s secret is compromised, she must return to land and live under the king’s protection, much to her objection. Ashland's crown prince, Nicholas, has never been without. He is, however, facing a possible civil war and a deadly foe that preys on his gifted citizens. So when he meets Elaina, Nicholas delights in insisting she share her military expertise gained on her father’s ship. He gets more than he bargains for, though, when he finds that he might be falling for the one girl who refuses to fall for his charms. Just as Elaina and Nicholas begin to realize they might need each other after all, a dark turn of events finds Elaina exiled and forced into servitude, a civil war declared, and the murderer bloodthirstier than ever. Can Nicholas and Elaina defeat the dark forces that have poisoned their kingdom… and find their own happy ending as well? This Classical Kingdoms Collection Trilogy 2 contains Books 4, 5, and 6, full-length novel retellings of Little Red Riding Hood, The Little Mermaid, and Cinderella. These fairy tale retellings take place in the same world as The Classical Kingdoms Collection novels but can be read as standalones. Read these tales today to experience clean, passionate romance, magical mystery, and heroic happily-ever-afters. *This title was previously published as The Classical Kingdoms Collection Bookset 2.
Download or read book Silent Mermaid written by Brittany Fichter and published by Brittany Fichter. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does a silent mermaid win a war of song? How does she break the siren song of the witch holding her beloved captive? After being touched by the sun at birth, Princess Arianna has grown up imprisoned between two worlds, neither fully mermaid nor fully human. Her life is one of solitude and dreams. But when she loses her family and her kingdom in a war between man and merfolk, she’s forced to flee into the arms of the enemy. Her only hope of protection lies in the penniless prince that she once saved and his two boisterous nieces. Prince Michael is at his wit's end. After the great maritime war, he must clean up the pieces of neglect, folly, and evil that his grandfather has left behind. With his people starving and his treasury nearly empty, the familiar girl from the past that falls piteously at his feet cannot be afforded his attention. He has only the resources and time for the barest of good deeds to pay back that which she gave him. But the more Michael begins to hear the girl beneath her silence, the more he realizes she just might be the distraction he cannot survive without. All the while, a dangerous darkness is beginning to poison the ocean, and an evil foreseen by neither Arianna nor Michael threatens the very existence of both peoples. If they wish to restore their kingdoms, Arianna and Michael will need to reassess their alliances, their beliefs, and an ancient prophecy that's been all but forgotten. Most importantly, however, they must decide whether they can move past their personal pain and trust one another. Because if they can't, everything and everyone they love will fall. If you want the magic of Narnia and the romance of fairy tales, read this clean fantasy retelling of The Little Mermaid today to escape into the Classical Kingdoms Collection, a series of clean fantasy fairy tale retellings with magical mystery, clean, passionate romance, and heroic happily-ever-afters. Author’s Note: Silent Mermaid is fifth in the Classical Kingdoms Collection but can be read as a stand-alone.
Download or read book The Key to Eternal Glory written by Storm Shorter and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-07-29 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ananzul was almost destroyed by the Dark Ladys right hand a rouge mage from the Eastern Barrons, now the dragons are scarce and hardly ever seen anymore along with most of the mystical creatures that were once abundant throughout the realms of this once beautiful world. Many of them returned to their daily lives and some went back into hiding amongst the very people that feared them; though not out of shame but for something more valuable, their survival. Some were summoned away to work with the Luna Order and those whos paths had once crossed now led them in different directions and on a search for purpose, in a land that will once again be ruled by darkness should their paths not cross again. The lands of Ananzul now lay divided by borders. Clans scout searching for any scraps they can find this will reveal the true meaning of survival and most of all the dark side of the creatures of a once beautiful but now savage world, when there is power to be gained the primitive and savage side takes over and with the quest for power comes with a high price higher than most are willing to pay....death
Download or read book THE FAIRYTALE JOURNAL 2 SECRET IN THE DRAGON S EYE written by C.H. Leno and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corry Ann McFenny is a ten year old girl who lives with her mom and bossy teenage sister Ariana when she discovers a secret journal that holds the key to and exciting journey. After meeting a magical talking to her. Corry Ann journeys through a door to a place called Once Upon A Time. There she discovers that she is a fairytale historian. She must help chronicle fairytale stories into the mysterious journal or the stories will disappear forever. Antonellis tells her about a boy named Jack of Cornwall who needs her help from the mysterious Dark Knight who wants to destroy Once Upon A Time. She also learns that her long lost father was really kidnapped by the Dark Knight. With the help of a mysterious gray wolf named Rufulio she tries to help the creatures of Once Upon A Time chronicle their stories and stay one step ahead of the Dark Knight. She even finds clue that may help find her father. On the journey Corry Ann discovers that not everything is what it seems and friendships are more valuable than gold.
Download or read book The Black Prince written by Ariana Nash and published by Pippa Dacosta Author. This book was released on 2020-11-21 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the war-torn rubble of the human world, can a rebel elf and a lost dragon prince find love, or will a dark threat tear them and their world apart forever? A new land, a new court, a new king, but some things never change. Broken in all ways, Akiem fled his life as the amethyst prince only to land at the mercy of the beautiful but deadly diamond king, Luceran. Akiem knows dragons. He knows he'll die today, tomorrow, whenever Luceran's executioner brings down his axe, and maybe it's all he deserves. He's ready for death, craves it even, like he craves the elf with flame-red hair and a sly smile, the damn elf whose stolen kiss lit Akiem up in ways he didn't know were possible. Akiem doesn't do males and he definitely doesn't do elves. But some things do change. Drifter, mercenary, lover - Zane is all those things. He'll do almost anything for coin. But he doesn't do dragons and he definitely doesn't do love. It's not such a bad life for an elf. Better than the rest of his kin, living under the rule and whims of King Luceran. Working as a bodyguard in Bayston should have been quick coin in his pocket before moving on. But King Luceran has a new toy he parades at court. A dragon with eyes of gold and scales as black as night. He probably shouldn't have kissed him. Definitely should have killed him. And now, moving on is the farthest thought from Zane's mind. Because Luceran's new toy is not like the other dragonkin. And maybe, just maybe, the terrible, beautiful beast has the key to freeing all the persecuted elves and unlocking Zane's restless heart. Zane doesn't do love and he doesn't do dragons. But with the arrival of the Black Prince, everything is about to change. *** The Black Prince is part of the Silk & Steel world. It can be read as a standalone.
Download or read book The Children of Eliza written by Jessalyn Adamson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruby Reddings has only know life in her small, peaceful village until the beast from the tales attack, killing her sister and leaving the village in fear. With one kiss on the forehead from Ruby her sister rises from the dead, changing her world, and helping her unearth the secrets of The Children of Eliza. Including the discovery of nine others with abilities no one else possesses, when one turns against them they have to come together with the help of Eliza to save the present and the future.
Download or read book Rite World Lightgrove Witches written by Juliana Haygert and published by Dark Witch Press LLC. This book was released on 2023-07-05 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unprepared witch. A mysterious human. And a quest that will test them both … Hazel always knew she was one of the weakest witches of her generation. For a moment there, she even cared about that status. Not anymore. She’s determined to live her life as a normal human—with exception for the occasional ghost hunting. What can she do if the damn spirits won’t leave her alone? But when she finally settles into a new routine, Hazel receives a message that changes everything: the Lightgrove Coven, one of the most powerful witch covens in the world, grants her a rare chance to join them, but only if she passes a dangerous test on Friday the Thirteenth. At first, Hazel wants to disregard the message. But who is she kidding? This is an opportunity she can’t say no to. Everything is going unexpectedly fine until a human steps in Hazel's way. Sean is mysterious, hot, and inexplicably alluring. Despite Hazel’s best attempts to ignore him, she can’t. And when Sean’s fate entwines with Hazel’s task, it puts everything at risk—not just her test, but also their own lives. The Midnight Test is the first book in the Rite World: Lightgrove Witches series—full of magic, romance, mystery, and excitement! Grab your copy today and start this new adventure! This set includes: The Midnight Test (book 1) The Midnight Spell (book 2) The Midnight Flame (book 3)
Download or read book The Prince s Cowgirl Bride written by Brenda Harlen and published by Silhouette. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes it seems that Prince Marcus wants to flee from our Mediterranean paradise of Tesoro del Mar—and even pretend he isn't one of the world's most eligible royal bachelors. That's the only reason he's taking time after his Harvard graduation to moonlight as Mac Delgado, ranch hand extraordinaire…right? Well, maybe not the only reason. Rumor has it young Mac's dazzled by his beautiful boss, Jewel Callahan. But Jewel's eight years older than he is, never mixes business with pleasure and doesn't know the true identity of her newest employee. When she finds out her frog is really a true-life prince, this fairy tale might be doomed before it's even written….
Download or read book Royally Ever After Royals of Valleria 7 written by Marianne Knightly and published by Marianne Knightly. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The royal wedding day is finally here … or is it? Alex and Rebecca have already faced some difficult situations over the past year on their way to the aisle, and now they’ll face their toughest challenges yet. An unexpected medical crisis with two members of the family throws into question whether the wedding should be delayed, while an ancient law could destroy their right to get married at all. As if that weren’t enough, visiting royal relatives wreak havoc in the palace, while a menacing voice from the past arises once more, threatening all they hold dear. Will Alex and Rebecca live royally ever after? This novel features a fictional royal wedding, families that love one another (even while they annoy each other), and a look behind fictional palace walls. This is a standalone book in the series with no cliffhanger, and features sexy scenes and swearing. Emotional trigger warning: pregnancy issues, and assault. * * * Meet the Royals of Valleria, a country as old as the fall of the Roman Empire. The reigning king and patriarch rules with his beloved queen. Nine children, now grown, ranging from the eldest twins to the youngest son, watch over the country they love and care for. Bound by honour, duty, and loyalty, follow their lives as they fall in love, face tragedies, and triumph against the evils facing them. Want more Royals? Book 1: Alexander & Rebecca Book 2: Marcello & Grace Book 3: Arianna & Finn Book 4: Charlotte & Nate Book 5: A Royal Holiday (novella) Book 6: Catharine & Edward Book 7: Royally Ever After Book 8: Lorenzo & Lily Book 9: Sarah & Vittorio Book 10: Permanently Princess (novella) Book 11: Ethan & Anda Box Set: Books 1-3 Box Set: Books 4-6 Box Set: Books 7-9
Download or read book The Midnight Test written by Juliana Haygert and published by Juliana Haygert. This book was released on 2021-08-13 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unprepared witch. A mysterious human. And a quest that will test them both … Hazel always knew she was one of the weakest witches of her generation. For a moment there, she even cared about that status. Not anymore. She’s determined to live her life as a normal human—with exception for the occasional ghost hunting. What can she do if the damn spirits won’t leave her alone? But when she finally settles into a new routine, Hazel receives a message that changes everything: the Lightgrove Coven, one of the most powerful witch covens in the world, grants her a rare chance to join them, but only if she passes a dangerous test on Friday the Thirteenth. At first, Hazel wants to disregard the message. But who is she kidding? This is an opportunity she can’t say no to. Everything is going unexpectedly fine until a human steps in Hazel's way. Sean is mysterious, hot, and inexplicably alluring. Despite Hazel’s best attempts to ignore him, she can’t. And when Sean’s fate entwines with Hazel’s task, it puts everything at risk—not just her test, but also their own lives. The Midnight Test is the first book in the Rite World: Lightgrove Witches series—full of magic, romance, mystery, and excitement! Grab your copy today and start this new adventure! Rite World: Lightgrove Witches The Midnight Test (book 1) The Midnight Spell (book 2) The Midnight Flame (book 3) The Midnight Secret (book 4) The Midnight Hunt (book 5) The Midnight Wish (book 6) Author’s note: this book was first published in 2014 in the Midnight Kiss anthology. In 2015, it was published for free with a new title, Tested. This 2023 version is reedited and 50% longer! Keywords: witches, witch books, prophecies, curses, ghosts, witch romance, young adult fantasy, young adult paranormal romance, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, urban fantasy romance, steamy paranormal romance, new adult fantasy, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy
