Download or read book Dhampir written by Barb Hendee and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-01-07 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She hunts the realm’s most dangerous game. Her fees are exorbitant. She’s worth every coin she receives. Or is she? Magiere has earned a reputation as the most formidable vampire slayer in the land. Villagers far and wide welcome her with both awe and disdain—grateful to her for ridding their towns of the undead menace, but finding themselves made poorer for their salvation. Magiere knows she’s dealing with simple folk, who only wish to have their superstitions silenced, and sees nothing wrong with exploiting them for profit. Now, tired of the game, Magiere and her partner, the half-elf Leesil, are ready to hang up their weapons and settle down in a place they can finally call home. But their newfound peace will not last—for Magiere has come to the attention of a trio of powerful and dangerous vampires who know her true identity—and fear the birthright that flows through her veins. And they will stop at nothing to keep Magiere from fulfilling her destiny.

Download or read book You Only Love Twice written by Bec McMaster and published by Bec McMaster. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the clock ticking down, the Company of Rogues must find a deadly killer and stop them from assassinating the Queen… before London burns. First rule of espionage: don't ever fall in love with your target. Five years ago, Gemma Townsend learned the hard way what happens when you break this rule. She lost everything. Her mentor's trust. The man she loved. And almost her life. Love is a weakness she can never afford again. When offered a chance at redemption, the seductive spy is determined to complete her assigned task: to track down a dangerous assassin known as the Chameleon, a mysterious killer sent after the queen, whose identity seems to constantly change. But as her investigation leads Gemma into a trap, she's rescued by a shadowy figure she thought was dead—the double agent who once stole her heart. A man with few memories, all Obsidian knows is Gemma betrayed him, and he wants revenge. But one kiss ignites the unextinguished passion between them, and he can't bring himself to kill her. Can Obsidian ever trust her again? Or is history doomed to repeat itself? Because it soon becomes clear the Chameleon might be closer than either of them realized… and this time Gemma is in the line of fire. The Blue Blood Conspiracy London Steampunk series: —Gaslamp Fantasy Romance —Historical Romance —Steampunk Romance —Fantasy Romance —Paranormal Romance —Vampire Romance —shifter romance —enemies to lovers romance —second chance romance

Download or read book Midnight s Daughter written by Karen Chance and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-10-07 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen chance has written a paranormal—with bite. Dorina Basarab is a dhampir—half-human, half-vampire. Unlike most dhampirs, though, Dory has managed to maintain her sanity. Now Dory’s vampire father has come to her for help— again. Her Uncle Dracula (yes, the Dracula), cruelest among vampires, has escaped his prison. And her father wants Dory to work with gorgeous master vampire Louis-Cesare to put him back there. Although Dory prefers to work alone, Dracula is the only thing that truly scares her—and when she has to face him, she’ll take all the help she can get…

Download or read book Nemesis A Hidden Identity Paranormal Angel Romance written by Christina Phillips and published by Phoenix 18 Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-27 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this steamy fallen angel romance series Falling for his nemesis is the most dangerous thing he's ever done... One thousand years ago, the Archangel Azrael made a pledge to wipe dhampirs from the face of the earth. No exceptions. Then he meets the enigmatic Rowan. She’s keeping secrets and he’s determined to uncover them. Until he discovers the truth. And his whole damn world implodes… Nemesis is the second novel in the Realm of Flame and Shadow romance series, although all books in the Realm of Flame and Shadow world can be read as standalones. This is a HOT enemies-to-lovers/found family romantic story with a guaranteed happily ever after. It does have some strong language and sexy times. Enjoy! “A sexy, fast-paced paranormal/urban fantasy read containing secrets, danger and betrayal plus oodles of passion and hotness!”

Download or read book Vampire Hunter D Omnibus Book One written by Hideyuki Kikuchi and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new omnibus collecting the first three volumes of the Vampire Hunter D horror novel series! It is 12,090 A.D., thousands of years since the human race nearly destroyed itself in a nuclear war--a folly foreseen by those who waited to emerge out of the underground...not from shelters, but from crypts! The aristocratic vampire lords known as the Nobles inherited our world, and with dark science and immortal patience made real the things that mortals had merely dreamed, whether voyaging to the distant stars, or conjuring monsters to roam the Earth. Yet the grand civilization of the Nobles has grown decadent, and as the terrorized remnants of humanity at last found the strength to rebel, their undying lords have been pushed back to the Frontier--the violent borderlands where humans still remain the prey of vampires, who for all their knowledge and power have never lost their obsession with our living flesh, blood...and souls! In this bizarre and deadly far future the most dangerous thing of all is not a vampire, but the one who hunts them--the one who is half them--a dhampir, the unearthly beautiful wanderer known as D. The Vampire Hunter D Omnibus collects the first three novels in author Hideyuki Kikuchi's adventure horror series: Vampire Hunter D, Raiser of Gales, and Demon Deathchase. Illustrated by Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano, this book is only the beginning of a legend!

Download or read book Silver Shadows written by Richelle Mead and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-01-13 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives. In The Fiery Heart, Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists. Now in the aftermath of an event that ripped their world apart, Sydney and Adrian struggle to pick up the pieces and find their way back to each other. But first, they have to survive. For Sydney, trapped and surrounded by adversaries, life becomes a daily struggle to hold on to her identity and the memories of those she loves. Meanwhile, Adrian clings to hope in the face of those who tell him Sydney is a lost cause, but the battle proves daunting as old demons and new temptations begin to seize hold of him. . . . Their worst fears now a chilling reality, Sydney and Adrian face their darkest hour in this heart-pounding fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where all bets are off.

Download or read book No Game No Life Vol 4 light novel written by Yuu Kamiya and published by Yen Press LLC. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Volume 1)Meet Sora and Shiro, a brother and sister who are loser shut-ins by normal standards. But these siblings don't play by the rules of the "crappy game" that is average society. In the world of gaming, this genius pair reigns supreme, their invincible avatar so famous that it's the stuff of urban legend. So when a young boy calling himself God summons the siblings to a fantastic alternate world where war is forbidden and all conflicts--even those involving national borders--are decided by the outcome of games, Sora and Shiro have pretty much hit the jackpot. But they soon learn that in this world, humanity, cornered and outnumbered by other species, survives within the confines of one city. Will Sora and Shiro, two failures at life, turn out to be the saviors of mankind? Let the games begin...!

Download or read book Thief of Lives written by Barb Hendee and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-01-06 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magiere the dhampir thought that her nights of hunting vampires were over. Settling down in her newly adopted village of Miiska—now vampire-free thanks to her and her half-elf partner, Leesil—she looked forward to quiet days tending to her tavern. But far away in the capital city of Bela, a prominent councilman’s daughter has been found dead on her own doorstep—and all signs point to a vampire. Bela’s town council offers a generous bounty to the dhampir if she will slay their vampire, knowing that the battered and burned village of Miiska could use the infusion of cash. Magiere resists, wanting nothing more than to forget her past—and ignore her half-vampire nature. Only Leesil, her partner and confidant, can persuade Magiere to follow her destiny—before more innocents are claimed by darkness… Praise for Dhampir “Take Anita Blake, vampire hunter, and drop her into a standard fantasy world and you might end up with something like this exciting first novel.” —Chronicle “A mix of The Lord of the Rings and Buffy the Vampire Slayer…an engaging adventure.”—New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson

Download or read book Once Upon a Princess A Paranormal Romance Series Book 2 written by Joanna Mazurkiewicz and published by Joanna Mazurkiewicz. This book was released on 2021-02-28 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After escaping a harrowing ordeal with the Drakin Clan, Princess Lucy’s homecoming is short lived. The evil dragon shifters, along with their newfound allies, the giants, have declared war upon the Southern Kingdom. Lucy knows her life is in danger and must learn how to defend herself. After seeking out a local witch named Hilda, Lucy learns of a prophecy, sending her on a quest to retrieve a magical golden crown located in the caves of the Southeastern Lands. This crown is guarded by Orcs—large creatures with a taste for blood and war. Lucy will be accompanied by a prince, and a duke from the Northern Kingdom, along with Tobias—each vying for her love. Lucy soon learns she’s open to love—more than she ever thought possible. In this dangerous journey through the Wastelands, it will be up to Lucy, and the magic within the crown, to save her family, and her kingdom. Will Lucy be able to battle the feelings she has for all three men, and steal the golden crown in time to save her people, fulfilling her destiny? *This installment is a Reverse Harem

Download or read book Once Upon a Christmas A Paranormal Romance Series Book 3 written by Joanna Mazurkiewicz and published by Joanna Mazurkiewicz. This book was released on 2021-02-28 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrap yourself in a witchy, Paranormal Romance this Christmas! Bertha decides running a brothel is no longer for her and wants to start a new life. Unfortunately not everything goes according to plan. During one night in the forest while she's trying to help a werwolf in need, something happens and she loses her magic. She's only realises her power is gone when she arrives in Southern Kingdom to visit her dear friends, Queen Catherine and Princess Lucy. As it turns out, Bertha needs to fall in love in order to restore her magic. True love's kiss is the answer, but what happens when she's thwarted by an unknown enemy? Will she win her love, or be left powerless forever?

Download or read book Loving Vampires written by Tom Pollard and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vampire characters are ubiquitous in popular culture, serving as metaphors for society's most sensitive subjects--sexuality, gender roles, race, ethnicity, class--and often channeling widespread fears of immigration, crime, terrorism and addiction. This book explores pop culture's vampires variously as sexual seducers, savage monsters, noble protectors and drainers of human power. The author discusses three real-life role models for vampire characters.

Download or read book Vampirates Immortal War written by Justin Somper and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2012-01-02 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bloody war is raging across the oceans, with the Pirate Federation and Nocturnals in alliance against the renegade Vampirates, led by Sidorio and Lola. Nothing will stop either one from making their presence dangerously known in battle. Connor and Grace Tempest each have important roles to play in the war - he as a pirate warrior at the heart of the fight; she as a powerful healer working with the war-wounded. As the twins face their greatest challenges to date, old allies and foes return to play their part in the ultimate battle of Pirate versus Vampirate. In this - the conclusion of this sequence of VAMPIRATES novels, the stakes are higher than ever. Relationships will change. An army of the dead will return to fight. There will be new threats and new alliances and characters will die before the ending which will see Grace and Connor poised to start momentous new journeys. In the words of Obsidian Darke, "So it ends, so it begins."

Download or read book Blood Torn written by Shelley Wilson and published by BHC Press. This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dying opened up a whole new world for Emma. A world of vampire gifts, cravings, and betrayal. Now a vital member of the team, Emma and her friends are hunting down the vampire responsible for the downfall of the Haven: her sister. Emma knew it wouldn’t be easy, but the challenges soon become too much. Determined to destroy her sister and end the war between the Immortals and the half-blood rogues, Emma seeks out the imposing Astley brothers, Henry and Charles, hoping to form an alliance with the Immortal family. As Emma is drawn deeper into the dark world of the Astley’s estate, she begins to question if the brothers are truly her allies or if they have a secret agenda—one that will put everything she loves at risk.

Download or read book Vampire Academy written by Michelle Rowen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-12-22 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead is NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE. Read it before it hits cinemas in 2014! The official guide to the #1 international bestselling Vampire Academy series - now a major motion picture! Sink your teeth into the must-have collector's item for every fan of Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy series, complete with colour photos from the set of the movie! Discover the history of St. Vladimir's Academy, explore the dark psychology behind Rose and Lissa's spirit bond, and find out even more illicit secrets about Moroi society. This ultimate guide will feature everything readers want and need to go even deeper into the world of the series . . . every heartache, every betrayal, every sacrifice, and so much more! Also available in the Vampire Academy series: Vampire Academy (Book 1) Vampire Academy: Frostbite (Book 2) Vampire Academy: Shadow Kiss (Book 3) Vampire Academy: Blood Promise (Book 4) Vampire Academy: Spirit Bound (Book 5) Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice (Book 6) And don't miss the bestselling Vampire Academy spin-off series, Bloodlines: Bloodlines (Book 1) Bloodlines: The Golden Lily (Book 2) Bloodlines: The Indigo Spell (Book 3) Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart (Book 4) Bloodlines: Silver Shadows (Book 5) Richelle Mead is the New York Times and global bestselling author of the Vampire Academy series (soon to be a movie blockbuster in Feb 2014), the Bloodlines series and the Age of X series. Richelle lives in Seattle, Washington. Michelle Rowen writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, futuristic romantic suspense, and young adult fantasy, including the New York Times bestselling Falling Kingdoms series, which she writes as Morgan Rhodes. Michelle lives in Southern Ontario.

Download or read book The Unseen World of Angelia Hope written by Travis Sampson and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For sixteen years, Angelia Hope has spent most of her life fighting the bloodlust that constantly consumes her very existent. Part vampire, part human, her world consisted of battling the forces of darkness that threatens Los Angeles while striving to live a normal teenage life. Unfortunately nothing in Angelia’s life ever goes as expected. Just when she has finally gotten used to both aspect of her life, vampire hunting and masquerading as your average teen, a new transferred student who takes a sudden interest in Angelia unexpectedly gets drawn into her dangerous and exclusive world. With just the scent of his blood, Angelia is sent into a near frenzy, thirsting to devouring his very life, yet his overwhelming compassion stroke a tender side she never knew existed. Realizing that there’s more than life than just fighting endless wars and masquerading, Angelia is forced to use all her skills and might to protect not only her city from vengeful vampires but also the young human she declares her eternal love to.

Download or read book Vampire Taxonomy written by Meredith Woerner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now that millions have read and seen Twilight, where do they turn for vampire advice? This wry, witty, fully illustrated, and bloody essential guide. Vampires are all around-books, movies, TV, comics- infiltrating our culture like never before. But what happens if one should run into a real vamp on the street? Vampire Taxonomy is the best defense against a fatal encounter in the dark. For the reader's protection, Meredith Woerner reveals the truth about: ?Sunlight sensitivity-Do vamps venture out in the day or stick solely to the evening hours? ?Physiology-When ready to feed, do they change appearance or simply lure with the seductive flash of a fang? ?Dress-Are they decked out in leather with aspirations of becoming the first vampire rock stars or do they cling to Gothic robes and ruffled collars? ?Diet-Are they waging a never-ending struggle against the temptation of human blood or do they view the world as their personal blood buffet?

Download or read book Vampire Darcy s Desire written by Regina Jeffers and published by Ulysses Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inventive, action-packed novel tells of a tormented Darcy who, dispirited by his family's 200-year curse and his fate as a half-human/half-vampire, would rather live forever alone than inflict the horrors of a vampire life on a beautiful wife. Destiny has other plans.