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The curse is broken. The veil has thinned. And now, the gods return, some wearing familiar faces, others cloaked in shadow and ruin. Not all have come to save. Some have come only to watch the world fall.The witches have begun their revenge by taking the city of Spark. But they will not stop there. They intend to storm the capital, then the world. Fueled by blood and a century of betrayal, they march beneath a banner of ash and fire, determined to burn the kingdoms to their knees.Wren Wynter runs from prophecy and towards it, warning those who will listen that the end is closer than they know. But fate has a cruel way of twisting the paths of even its most faithful messengers.Alina Acheron journeys deep into the heart of the desert, where war is not waged with armies but with memory, flame, and will. There, she will learn what it means to rise. Not as a princess, but as a weapon.Mal Blackburn walks the line between life and death, love and betrayal, desperately searching for the truth buried in her husband's lies. But in the land of the dead, truth is a dangerous thing, and not everything that dies stays buried.As kingdoms crumble and old powers awaken, Kage must survive a grief that wants to consume him whole. And Kai, Kai must learn that monsters do not always wear the faces he expects, and that sometimes, purple eyes are just that... eyes.The hands that weave fate are moving once more.And this time, not even the gods are safe.

A New Adult Fantasy Romance Perfect for Fans of Fourth Wing, The Bridge Kingdom, and Serpent & Dove!Two enemies. One cursed fate. An enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance that will set the world on fire.The eight kingdoms have not spoken for 100 hundred years after destroying the land of the witches, turning the kingdom into a wasteland.Until now.Mal blackburn will end the feud between the kingdoms by marrying the fire prince, known across the lands for being cruel.But Mal is not looking to conquer the cruel prince's heart.She wants to stab it.For if Mal kills the fire prince, she will end the curse no one believes to be true. However, killing him might not be so simple...The witches want revenge.And everyone seems to keep secrets in the land of fire and dragons.Including Mal Blackburn, the girl with witch eyes. The fourthborn child of the kingdom of darkness. The one that is hiding a secret that could doom them all.Or save them.Perfect for readers who love enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romance, court intrigue, and dark magic.

**SPECIAL DELUXE EDITION WITH SPRAYED EDGES, CHARACTER ART, MAPS, AND MORE.**Betray a kingdom or betray my heart.My union to the crowned prince will determine the fate of the kingdom, but it isn't my betrothed who haunts my dreams: it's the half-fae bastard who stands at his side.He is darkness and sin, and when he whispers wickedness in my ear, I crave a man I can't have. Every thought I have is treasonous. The way my hands ache to touch him deceitful. Even my dreams make me a traitor to the kingdom I am sworn to protect.But when our kingdom is attacked, I am forced to make a choice...and face a bitter truth. For our lies and deception are entangled in the shadows and stars, and as they unravel, so shall my fate.Deluxe Edition Features Include:Sprayed EdgesCharacter IllustrationsMapBonus ScenesAnd More!

The gods are here.And they want blood.Mal Blackburn has uncovered truths that were buried for a lifetime; secrets that reshaped her past and shattered her future. Now crowned the God-Killer, she may be the keeper of the most dangerous secret of all. Beside her husband, Ash Acheron, she must learn to survive a world remade by gods and war and perhaps return to places she swore she would never see again.Alina Acheron burns for revenge. With princess Mareena Noor, Kai Blackburn, and Dawn at her side, she might finally have the strength to claim it. But vengeance is never simple. Old grudges fester, secrets refuse to stay buried, and even the ghost of the one she loved may stand in her way.Arden Briar and Ylva set out on a journey that will alter their fates forever, while princess Rio Hawthorne fights to save her people from the tightening grip of the witches.Bryn Wynter searches for his younger brother, though the path ahead may cost him himself. And as the witches draw ever closer to their final battle, the world stands on the brink of ruin.Blood will be spilt.No one is safe.

Princess Iris lives a life of comfort and duty, but she longs for something real. One evening, she slips away from the castle to watch a play, pretending to be a simple healer. There she meets William, a young knight soon to be honored by the king. His quiet strength and sincerity capture her attention in a way she did not expect.****William is devoted to his duty and the life he has trained for. When he meets a gentle healer at the theatre, he finds himself wanting to see her again. She is kind and thoughtful, yet there is something about her he cannot quite understand.****As their paths continue to cross, Iris struggles to keep her secret, and William begins to sense the truth. If he learns who she truly is, his loyalty to the crown will be tested, and Iris will have to face what her choices have set in motion.

Now available in print for the first time! USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn brings adventure and spicy banter to the sixth installment in The Marriage Game series, with a tale of a fake marriage that turns deliciously real.Ella Quinn’s bachelors do as they like and take what they want. But when the objects of their desire are bold, beautiful women, the rules of the game always seem to change . . . Handsome, charming, and heir to a powerful viscount, Christopher "Kit” Featherton is everything a woman could want—except interested in marriage. So, when he hears that someone on his estate near the Scottish border is claiming to be his wife, Kit sets off to investigate.Since her parents’ death, Lady Mary Tolliver has been hounded by her cousin, a fortune-hunting fool after her inheritance. Refusing to settle for anything less than love, Mary escapes to the isolated estate of rakish bachelor Kit Featherton. Knowing he prefers Court to the country, she believes she will be safe. But when Kit unexpectedly returns, her pretend marriage begins to feel seductively real . . .

Irys Evergrove only wanted one thing: to avoid marriage to the lecherous duke that has desired her long before she came of age. Those in her village speak of a demon that lives in The Woods, a magical land that very few humans dare to enter. Her desperation sends her into the heart of the forest until she comes face to face with a creature pulled straight from her nightmares.So why does he excite her in a way no mortal man ever has?Begging him to save her from her marriage he agrees but refuses the meager amount of coins she offers him. What this demon desires from her is one pleasure-filled night with her in his cottage. This demon unlocks something inside of Irys she has long since buried. When the sun rises in the morning will she truly be able to start her new life with the freedom she bargained for? Or will she realize that the passion she found between her and the demon of The Woods is not something so easily found again?This is a less than 20k words novella about a monster and a human that is all spice and not plot. For a full list of tropes and other information please check the author's website.

Anwyn knows the dangers of staying in one place for too long. Ever since the death of her parents at a young age, she has lived a life on the run. She takes what she can and leaves as soon as people begin to question who she is. Unfortunately, her luck has run out, and now she finds herself engaged to a horrible man.With nowhere else to go, Anwyn travels through the one place no one from the village will dare follow: The Woods.Washed into a cave during the storm, Anwyn comes face-to-face with a dragon. What seems like the worst day of her life turns out to be quite fortuitous as she discovers his lair is filled to the brim with gold and jewels. Enough to buy the life she's always wanted. It soon becomes apparent that the dragon who captured her wants her for more than just a quick meal. The longer she spends in his company, the more she begins to question if a life of solitude is what she wants. Especially as this dragon continues to bring her every comfort and pleasure she could imagine. After all these years of running, could the life of a dragon's most precious treasure be the one she's always dreamed of?

The final, breathtaking novel in Elisa Braden's Rescued from Ruin series is the story readers have been clamoring for: Fragile yet unbroken, Hannah Gray is embarking on a husband hunt ... if only Lady Wallingham hadn't invited a wolf to the party.All she wants is an ordinary lifeA cruel past left Hannah Gray with one simple longing-normalcy. Normal ladies ride and waltz without fear. They have safe, normal husbands to give them safe, normal kisses. After years of healing, she's ready to find "normal" for herself, and Lady Wallingham's house party is the perfect place to begin. Perfect, that is, except for the cynical wolf-in-rogue's-clothing whose every hungry glance threatens to crack her armor and pierce her fragile heart.All he wants is to forget herBow Street runner Jonas Hawthorn vowed never to see the cold, haughty Miss Gray again. A year ago, he nearly died trying to protect her, only to be dismissed like a lowly servant. But soon, he'll have land and servants of his own. He just has to locate an old dowager's stolen goods, collect his prize, and avoid the beauty who haunts him like a moonlit sky.All it takes is a single kissHe never meant to touch her. She never meant to reveal the truth. But once he's tasted the heat and longing hidden beneath her icy mask, the only mystery this Bow Street man burns to solve is how a roguish wolf might win the elusive Miss Gray for himself.

Du darfst mich nicht küssen. Nicht umarmen. Nicht lieben. Das wird dich umbringen. Nicht nur, dass Aeri seit Jahren allein im Wald lebt und die Menschen sie meiden - jetzt schleicht auch noch ein riesiger Wolf vor ihrer Hütte herum. Kurzerhand jagt sie ihm zwei Pfeile in den Pelz. Anstatt allerdings auf sie loszugehen, rettet ihr der Wolf das Leben und zieht danach in ihrer Hütte ein. Eine ungewöhnliche Freundschaft beginnt, bis sich der Wolf für wenige Sekunden in einen Menschen verwandelt und sein Geheimnis offenbart: Er ist nicht einfach nur ein Magiewesen. Er könnte Aeris Rettung sein. Oder ihr Untergang. Eine märchenhafte Reise voller Magie und Liebe beginnt. Von der SPIEGEL Bestseller-Autorin der bekannten Drachen-Reihen ASRAI und BOUND BY FLAMES

A prophecy at stake. Her heart torn between two men - one mortal, one a deathless god. Can Cahra unleash the untapped strength - and magicks - within her to save her kingdom?

In the cut-throat game of court life, masters manipulate pawns-and you never know which one you are. One thing is certain: there's no space on the board for love.A penniless noblewoman, Kat is on the verge of losing everything when she's offered a well-paid job that could be her salvation... or her ruin. Drawn into court's deadly intrigues, she's given a single task: spy on the powerful fae lord known as the Night Queen's Shadow.Bastian Marwood is handsome, ruthless, and cunning, but Kat can't decide if he's a threat to her kingdom or just her heart. To uncover the truth, she must play a dangerous game of desire and deceit, pushing him to reveal his secrets while protecting her own. But Bastian's shadows have a hold on her-one she isn't sure she wants to escape. Kat soon learns that at court, nothing is as it seems and even the best-laid plans can be destroyed in an instant. As a pawn on the board, she can't afford to fall victim to love-only fight for survival. A Kiss of Iron is the first book in a new series featuring court intrigue, a morally grey hero, and an unforgettable enemies-to-lovers romance. Perfect for fans of Gild and From Blood and Ash.

Ombra is a rough type who lives alone in the mountains. One day a man asks him for help; prince Sirius, the son of the king and his concubine. It"s been ten years since the king razed Ombra"s village to the ground, killing his parents and anyone he"s ever loved. Now he"s consumed by emotions, conflicted by his desire for revenge and perhaps something else. Meanwhile Sirius, who can’t remember his past, doesn’t recognize Ombra’s internal struggle, only aware of his growing feelings for the man...This book contains mature sexual content and is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 324, Publishers: Kodansha America, ISBN-13: 9798889330103, Date of issue: 2026

Hijinks and warm fuzzy feelings ensue in this romcom between the popular girl in school and an aloof boy with a hiss…terical secret! Includes Volumes 3 and 4 of the Japanese edition. A Kodansha Print Club series.TURF WARAs if their time together in classes wasn’t enough, Nekoyama the cat has found his way into Erina’s home yet again! But these days, the usually aloof Nekoyama gets jealous of other critters, likes to tease Erina, and always comes to her aid. At school, when the extroverted Inui sniffs Nekoyama out to befriend him, the newcomer gets friendly with Erina, too. What’s more, the close encounter leads to a spicy discovery: There’s a way to stop Nekoyama from turning into a cat with every kiss! Now, Erina’s excitement will bring Nekoyama to first dates and beach trips!

Hijinks and warm fuzzy feelings ensue in this romcom between the popular girl in school and an aloof boy with a hiss...terical secret! Includes Volumes 5 and 6 of the Japanese edition. Final volume! A Kodansha Print Club series.MEOW AND FOREVERWith the relationship now official, Erina and Nekoyama spend a romantic summer vacay together! It's all fun and games when their friends tag along, but now the two are in a serious pickle: Can they keep his transformative kisses a secret from the group? From pet to peer at home and at school, Nekoyama is the purrfect boyfriend Erina never asked for! But what will happen when a mysterious cat pounces between the lovey-dovey couple...? At the end of the day, however, Erina opens up that the kisses just aren't enough--she's pawing for more!

Mimi Thorisson first captivated readers with A Kitchen in France, which displayed her family’s idyllic lifestyle in the French countryside and the delectable cuisine of France. Now that she has found a true home in Italy, Mimi presents a new Italian cookbook that shares the sumptuous meals she cooks and eats in her Italian kitchen. The 100 recipes in A Kitchen in Italy are Mimi's beloved, family-approved favorites—the staple dishes, perfected over several years of living in Italy, that she returns to again and again.Allow Mimi to transport you to Italy with delectable and accessible meals that celebrate the seasons. In the spring, enjoy Mimi’s Risi e Bisi, a brothy, risotto-like Venetian dish served when peas are in season. There’s no better way to use up abundant summer zucchini than in Spaghetti alla Nerano, a dish that encapsulates the beautiful simplicity of Italian cooking. In the fall, turn to a comforting Baked Tagliolini with Prosciutto, a luxurious yet uncomplicated baked pasta beloved by Mimi’s kids. When mandarins and clementines are at their peak in December, pair them with White Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Cookies, made with the very best Sicilian pistachios, for a terrific afternoon snack. With recipes spanning antipasti, primi, secondi, and dolci, you can tuck into a rustic countryside dish on a weeknight or build a special occasion menu to delight your friends. Featuring 150 photographs shot by Mimi's husband, Oddur Thorisson, A Kitchen in Italy brings Mimi’s Italian secrets to your dinner table.

From the famed and internationally bestselling author of "A Song Of Ice & Fire" - the series which inspired "A Game Of Thrones" - comes a new action-packed fantasy thriller. Set a century before "A Game Of Thrones", it follows two unlikely heroes as they wander Westeros.Features more than 160 illustrations by Gary Gianni.

Eight centuries ago the first Knight of the Word was commissioned to combat the demonic evil of the Void. Now that daunting legacy has passed to John Ross -- along with powerful magic and the knowledge that his actions are all that stand between a living hell and humanity's future.Then, after decades of service to the Word, an unspeakable act of violence shatters John Ross's weary faith. Haunted by guilt, he turns his back on his dread gift, settling down to build a normal life, untroubled by demons and nightmares.But a fallen Knight makes a tempting prize for the Void, which could bend the Knight's magic to its own evil ends. And once the demons on Ross's trail track him to Seattle, neither he nor anyone close to him will be safe. His only hope is Nest Freemark, a college student who wields an extraordinary magic all her own. Five years earlier, Ross had aided Nest when the future of humanity rested upon her choice between Word and Void. Now Nest must return the favor. She must restore Ross's faith, or his life -- and hers -- will be forfeit...

La crèche, c'est un endroit où l'on rencontre d'autres enfants et où des grandes personnes s'occupent de nous. On y apprend aussi des choses qu'on ne peut pas apprendre à la maison. Mine de rien, à la crèche, on apprend à vivre ensemble avec les autres.

À la fin de l'hiver est le cinquième volet de la série Meurtres à Are de Viveca Sten. Malgré leurs relations tendues, le duo Hanna Ahlander/Daniel Lindskog arrivera-t-il à résoudre cette nouvelle enquête dans les sublimes montagnes du Jämtland ?

Face à la dépression de sa maman, Nora fait son maximum pour que les choses redeviennent comme avant. Surtout, elle veut se débrouiller seule. Tout bascule le jour où elle reçoit la visite d'animaux arc-en-ciel qui semblent la guider vers de nouveaux amis. Parfois, il faut la magie de l'amitié pour apprendre à gérer ses émotions, demander de l'aide et, le plus important, accepter d'en recevoir.

«Que celui qui pourrait écrire un tel livre serait heureux, pensais-je, quel labeur devant lui ! Pour en donner une idée, c'est aux arts les plus élevés et les plus différents qu'il faudrait emprunter des comparaisons ; car cet écrivain, qui d'ailleurs pour chaque caractère en ferait apparaître les faces opposées, pour montrer son volume, devrait préparer son livre minutieusement, avec de perpétuels regroupements de forces, comme une offensive, le supporter comme une fatigue, l'accepter comme une règle, le construire comme une église, le suivre comme un régime, le vaincre comme un obstacle, le conquérir comme une amitié, le suralimenter comme un enfant, le créer comme un monde sans laisser de côté ces mystères qui n'ont probablement leur explication que dans d'autres mondes et dont le pressentiment est ce qui nous émeut le plus dans la vie et dans l'art. Et dans ces grands livres-là, il y a des parties qui n'ont eu le temps que d'être esquissées et qui ne seront sans doute jamais finies, à cause de l'ampleur même du plan de l'architecte. Combien de grandes cathédrales restent inachevées !»Marcel Proust, Le Temps retrouvé.

Un homme expulsé de lui-même, réfugié dans son oeuvre, métamorphosé en roman ; un roman en perpétuelle mutation, en vie, toujours plus autre et toujours plus lui-même ; un extraordinaire travail de la mémoire - et de l'imaginaire - à la recherche des paradis perdus, qui sont les seuls vrais paradis ; un art qui fait oublier l'art ; une oeuvre d'art et une théorie de l'art ; et finalement le rêve d'une synthèse de tous les arts : À la recherche du temps perdu est tout cela, et encore ceci : la recréation d'un univers, distinct du monde réel, non littéraire, qui lui a donné naissance, mais vivant en nous et survivant, une fois refermé le livre, en d'infinis échos. Jacques Copeau, devant des épreuves corrigées par Proust, s'écriait : "Mais c'est un nouveau livre !" C'est que, en vivant, en transformant en aventures la découverte du sens, de l'art et du passé, Proust réinfusait à son texte cette "surnourriture" qui lui donne son incomparable richesse et fait que la Recherche s'égale, selon l'expression de Jean-Yves Tadié, à "la somme de ses états successifs". D'où la formule de cette édition, aujourd'hui complète puisque vient de paraître le tome IV : elle offre à la fois l'oeuvre et la biographie de l'oeuvre. Le texte définitif du roman est paré de "ce merveilleux vernis qui brille du sacrifice de tout ce qu'on n'a pas dit" (Sésame et les Lys) ; mais les brouillons de Proust sont également là, nous donnant ce privilège, nouveau, d'accompagner l'auteur dans sa descente vers toujours plus de profondeur. La présente édition, qui se veut la meilleure exposition possible des textes de Proust, ouvre aussi toutes grandes les portes de l'atelier de l'artiste, un atelier semblable à celui d'Elstir, tapissé d'esquisses. Comme le romancier en jetant sur son ouvrage un regard rétrospectif lui confère son unité, le lecteur, qui peut envisager l'oeuvre dans tout son relief, dispose désormaisdes éléments nécessaires, depuis les cryptes jusqu'à la flèche, pour reconstruire la cathédrale.

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Vous tenez entre vos mains un livre mystérieux et magique qui vous fera voyager avec beaucoup de douceur à la rencontre des archanges. Cet ouvrage se veut simple et facile d’accès afin que vous vous sentiez à l’aise durant cet enseignement. Sachez que tout le monde est capable de ressentir et de communiquer avec les archanges ; il suffit d’ouvrir votre cœur et de vous autoriser à recevoir ce qu’ils souhaitent vous transmettre. Voyez ce livre comme votre nouveau compagnon de route, votre ami. Laissez-vous porter par son énergie et, surtout, accueillez et acceptez tout ce qu’il vous transmettra. Son enseignement vous transportera dans la vibration incroyable des archanges qui pourra avoir une grande importance dans votre cœur ainsi que sur votre chemin de vie.

Novela apasionante y estremecedora, A la sombra del granado es la crónica de un desgarramiento: el de los musulmanes que permanecieron en sus tierras tras la culminación de la Reconquista en 1492 y a los cuales el decreto de conversión promulgado diez años más tarde llevó a la diáspora, al ocultamiento o a una frustrante decisión. A través de los avatares de una familia morisca del reino de Granada, Tariq Ali pinta un fresco inolvidable de esos días decisivos en que, con un telón de fondo presidido por la siniestra figura del cardenal Cisneros, por las hogueras inquisitoriales, por espías, intrigas y escaramuzas, la luz de una civilización espléndida declina lentamente.

Enthält einen 12-monatigen Zugangscode für die digitalen Ressourcen dieses Lehrbuchs auf der Plattform Espace virtuel - ideal sowohl für Hybrid-, Fern- als auch Präsenzkurse.Die Hybridausgabe des Livre de l'élève von À la une 1 ist Bestandteil der Sammlung À la une, die neue FLE-Methode für Jugendliche.Ein Jugendlicher (sein Leben, seine Stadt, seine Hobbys, seine Leidenschaften...) als roter Faden durch jede Einheit.Die Frankophonie, die über die Interessen der jugendlichen Protagonisten angesprochen wird.Kreative Projekte und Miniprojekte, die eine große Beteiligung der Lernenden ermöglichen.Eine Methode, die den Schülerinnen und Schülern Lust macht, ihre Kreativität auszudrücken (Erstellung von Videos, Interviews...).Zahlreiche Gruppenaktivitäten, die die Interaktion innerhalb der Klasse erleichtern.Eine spielerische Dimension, die in der Methode stark vertreten ist.Ein progressiver und induktiver Wissensaufbau sowie detaillierte Grammatikerklärungen und Übungen zur Systematisierung.Mindmaps zur Visualisierung des Lexikons mit spielerischen Übungen, die dabei helfen, es sich einzuprägen.Eine effiziente Vorbereitung auf die Prüfungen des DELF scolaire und junior.Ein Kulturquiz zur Überprüfung des Gelernten in jeder Einheit.

Inclut un code d’accès de 12 mois aux ressources numériques de ce manuel sur la plateforme Espace virtuel (manuel et cahier interactifs, vidéos, fichiers audio, exercices autocorrectifs…) et à toutes les fonctionnalités qui permettent d’utiliser facilement le numérique en classe (idéal aussi bien pour des cours hybrides, à distance ou en présentiel)Le Livre de l’élève de À la une 1 est un composant de la collection À la une, la méthode FLE pour les adolescents.Un adolescent (sa vie, sa ville, ses loisirs, ses passions…) comme fil conducteur de chaque unitéLa francophonie abordée par le biais des centres d’intérêts des adolescents protagonistesDes projets et mini-projets créatifs qui permettent une grande implication de l’apprenantUne méthode qui donne envie à l’élève d’exprimer sa créativité (réalisation de vidéos, d’interviews…)De nombreuses activités de groupe qui facilitent les interactions au sein de la classeUne dimension ludique très présente dans la méthodeUne construction progressive et inductive des savoirs ainsi que des explications détaillées de grammaire et des exercices de systématisationDes cartes mentales pour visualiser le lexique avec des exercices ludiques pour aider à le mémoriserUne préparation efficace aux examens du DELF scolaire et juniorUn quiz culturel pour faire le point sur les acquis de chaque unitéAttention, cette collection n’est pas disponible en Espagne.

Le Livre de l'élève éd. hybride À la une 2 est un composant de la collection À la une, la nouvelle méthode FLE pour les adolescents.NOUVEAUTÉ HYBRIDE : Cette édition hybride inclut un code d'accès de 12 mois aux ressources numériques du manuel sur la plateforme Espace virtuel (manuel numérique, cahier interactif, vidéos, fichiers audio, exercices autocorrectifs) et à toutes les fonctionnalités qui permettent d'utiliser facilement le numérique en classe (idéal aussi bien pour des cours hybrides, à distance ou en présentiel).

Le Livre de l'élève éd. hybride À la une 3 est un composant de la collection À la une, la nouvelle méthode FLE pour les adolescents.NOUVEAUTÉ HYBRIDE : Cette édition hybride inclut un code d'accès de 12 mois aux ressources numériques du manuel sur la plateforme Espace virtuel (manuel numérique, cahier interactif, vidéos, fichiers audio, exercices autocorrectifs) et à toutes les fonctionnalités qui permettent d'utiliser facilement le numérique en classe (idéal aussi bien pour des cours hybrides, à distance ou en présentiel).

A Labor of Grace is an invitation for expecting Christian mothers to walk through pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood with Jesus at the center.In a world that glorifies control, fear, and self-reliance in pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood, this book invites you to surrender and trust in the One who designed it all.Through biblical truth, prayer, and reflection, you will learn how to tap into God's design and embrace His refining work in this sacred season of becoming a mother.This book is a call to tear down modern idols, renew your mind with Truth, and step into motherhood knowing your purpose and mission as you enter the ministry of motherhood.By the end, you will see pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood not as a burden to bear, but as a blessing and a holy invitation from God to partner with Him in a labor of grace.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 272, Publishers: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, Author: ALEXANDER TJ, ISBN-13: 9798217007288, Date of issue: 2026

All moonlight is moving, wherever it may be...Japanese gentlewoman Sei Shonagon invites us to look behind the painted screens in the Emperor's palace and discover a lost world, in which games of poetry are the highest form of wit, lovers send each other elegant morning-after letters, and appreciation of the natural world - wild geese in autumn, the pure white frost of winter - is one of life's most exquisite pleasures.

The third novel in the new Regency romance trilogy by the author of "Surrender of a Siren" finds an incorrigible rake and a husband-hunting lady scheming to seduce each other, but never expecting to fall in love. Original.

*The limited deluxe edition will include designed edges*From USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Moon comes the Tempting Monsters universe: a scorching, emotional, why-choose paranormal romance with a Victorian edge.On the brink of losing her position as a maid and with no prospects to go on, the offer of a place at Rooksgrave Manor—a house of ill and unusual repute—sounds like a perfect fit for a young woman with Esther's inclinations. Even better, the invitation comes by the hand of the handsome Dr. Underwood, a delicate gentleman with a ferocious alter ego who knows exactly what he wants from Esther.Upon arrival, the men and the daily decadence of the manor feel too good to be true for a girl of Esther's station. There are rules to be followed, expectations to meet, and Esther is afraid she might be too wicked even for a place like Rooksgrave.Temptations lurk around every shadowy corner and Esther has never been a girl able to resist. But the risk of disappointing her new gentlemen isn't all that's threatening Esther's new position. Rooksgrave Manor's protections for its unusual patrons are failing, the wards are crumbling, and Esther's new and exquisitely pleasurable life may all come tumbling down.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 384, Publishers: BETHANY HOUSE PUBL, Author: Angela Bell, ISBN-13: 9780764242137, Date of issue: 2024

An intrepid female reporter matches wits with a serious, sexy detective in award-winning author Manda Collin's fun and flirty historical rom-com, perfect for readers of Evie Dunmore, Julia Quinn, and Tessa Dare England, 1865

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 352, Publishers: Baker Publishing Group, Author: Angela Bell, ISBN-13: 9780764242144, Date of issue: 2026

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 400, Publishers: Cassell, ISBN-13: 9781035411078, Date of issue: 2025

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 261, Publishers: Ignatius Pr, Author: Michael O'Brien, ISBN-13: 9780898706789, Date of issue: 1998

In an alternate London in 1923, one girl accidentally breaks the tenuous truce between dragons and humans in this sweeping debut and epic retelling of Bletchley Park steeped in language, class, and forbidden romance. Perfect for teen fans of Fourth Wing and Babel.Dragons soar through the skies and protests erupt on the streets, but Vivien Featherswallow isn't worried. She's going to follow the rules, get a summer internship studying dragon languages, be smart, be sweet, and make sure her little sister never, ever has to risk growing up Third Class. She just has to free one dragon.By midnight, Viv has started a civil war.With her parents and cousin arrested and her sister missing, Viv is brought to Bletchley Park as a codebreaker-if she succeeds, she and her family can all go home again. If she doesn't, they'll all die.As Viv begins to discover the secrets of a hidden dragon language, she realizes that the fragile peace treaty that holds human and dragon societies together is corrupt, and the dangerous work Viv is doing could be the thread that unravels it.

Finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in Lesbian FictionOne of TIME’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2025"[A] gay, literary Sliding Doors.”—Autostraddle"Heartbreaking and not to be forgotten.”—USA Today, "Best Books of the Year” A breathtaking, will-they-won’t-they love story and a tender epic that explores the weight of a choice, the love of community and how joy is found in even the darkest corners. Newcastle, Australia, 1972. On a sticky summer night, a choice must be made: To give in to queer desire or suppress it? To venture into the unknown or stay the course? In alternating chapters, we trace the two versions of a life that follow. In one, a teenage girl is caught kissing her neighbor and is kicked out from her home. She lands at a queer communal home in Sydney called Uranian House, where she meets the people who will forever become her family. Meanwhile, in the second, a teenage girl pushes down her lustful dreams of her best friend and eventually makes her way to a university in Sydney to study English literature. During pivotal moments, the physical space between these two women closes—like when they each meet the first great loves of their lives in 1977 at a protest, or when, almost a decade later, they are both rushed to the hospital with only a curtain between them. Through the AIDS crisis—and from classrooms to art galleries, beds to bars and hospitals to homes—we witness these two lives shadow each other until, finally and poignantly, they collide.

Linnea Worth is burning out.Artisan Linnea has no time for rest. The commissions keep piling up, the days blur into sleepless nights, and there's never a moment to breathe. She can't afford distractions, and definitely not the kind that come with a warm touch and a devastating smile.But when her carelessness sparks disaster, she catches the sharp attention of Iris, a singer and healing attendant at Esk's illustrious Gardens. Iris is beautiful, graceful, and infuriatingly overbearing. And she's determined to be the one distraction Linnea can't push away.Linnea has never let anyone take care of her, and she won't start now. Certainly not Iris, with her lovely hair and gentle hands. But Linnea is wearing herself to nothing, falling apart piece by piece-and the one thing that might save her is the one thing she won't let herself have.A cosy, sapphic romance between an artisan working herself to dust and the one person who catches her before she falls apart. This novella has hurt/comfort, sapphic yearning, and lots of tense hair-washing and wound-tending.

Lord Matthias Kinsey lives under an unlucky star. Born without a right hand, he once spent a Season in London and vowed never to endure such humiliation again. But after years of living as a semi-recluse, Lord Matthias has grown tired of merely enduring life. In a bid for change, he lets a castle deep in the Highlands.Cecily Armstrong once had everything a young lady could desire-social position, wealth, . . . a husband. But life hasn't gone as she expected. Widowed and penniless, she now must work for her bread.When Lord Matthias arrives at his new home, he instantly recognizes his new housekeeper as Miss Cecily Moulton, the reigning beauty from his brief time in London. Didn't she marry some English lord years ago? What has happened to exile her to poverty and a life in service?As Matthias takes tentative steps to build a life for himself, Cecily must decide if she has the courage to reclaim her own. Perhaps, together, they can even help each other find happiness. The one thing they can't do is fall in love. Because a gentleman does not-under any circumstances-court his housekeeper.

When Dr. Nicholas Shaw joins a humanitarian medical outfit in Honduras, he hopes to recover from a recent traumatic event and help those in need. However, something sinister has followed Dr. Shaw...something evil that wishes to push his medical skills through a ghastly gauntlet. With bodies piling up, the doctor must battle with his family"s past, medical abominations, and a serial killer on the loose. Can anyone make it out alive? A Legacy of Violence collects the entire twelve-issue maxi-series by the masters of horror, Cullen Bunn and Andrea Mutti.

Kelowna resident Bill Steciuk didn't believe in Ogopogo. But that was about to change. In October of 1978, while driving across the bridge from the west side of Lake Okanagan, he saw something in the water that made him stop his car. All the traffic behind him also stopped, and he was soon joined at the rail by a small crowd of onlookers, all of whom saw what Bill had seen: a serpentine head with three black humps behind it. They watched the creature for nearly a minute, after which time it disappeared beneath the surface, leaving a substantial wake. Bill knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that he had just seen the legendary lake creature, Ogopogo. Stories of Ogopogo in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley date back several centuries- originating with the Syilx Peoples' stories of N'ha-a-itk, the sacred spirit of the lake-and sightings are frequent, but the truth about Ogopogo remains elusive. After that day in 1978, Bill dedicated himself to Ogopogo research and exploratory expeditions, in search of answers. What is Ogopogo? An ancient creature from the age of dinosaurs? What are eyewitnesses seeing, and which sightings are genuine? With lucidity and suspense, A Legend Hunter's Search for Ogopogo the Elusive Creature of Okanagan Lake documents the startling findings of a twenty-five-year inquiry into one of the most fascinating cryptozoological mysteries in the world.

Booker Prize-shortlisted masterpiece on grief and loss, from one of France's most original writers at work todayA Leopard-Skin Hat may be Anne Serre’s most moving novel yet. A masterpiece of simplicity, emotion and elegance, it is the story of an intense friendship between the Narrator and his close childhood friend, Fanny, who suffers from profound psychological disorders.A series of short scenes paints the portrait of a strong-willed and tormented young woman battling many demons, and of the Narrator’s loving and anguished attachment to her. Serre poignantly depicts the bewildering back and forth between hope and despair involved in such a relationship, while playfully calling into question the very form of the novel. Written in the aftermath of the death of the author’s little sister, A Leopard-Skin Hat is both the celebration of a tragically foreshortened life and a valedictory farewell.Translated from French by Mark Hutchinson.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 512, Publishers: University of Minnesota Press, Author: Geye,Peter, ISBN-13: 9781517916374, Date of issue: 2025

A Lesson Before Dying , is set in a small Cajun community in the late 1940s. Jefferson, a young black man, is an unwitting party to a liquor store shoot out in which three men are killed; the only survivor, he is convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Grant Wiggins, who left his hometown for the university, has returned to the plantation school to teach. As he struggles with his decision whether to stay or escape to another state, his aunt and Jefferson's godmother persuade him to visit Jefferson in his cell and impart his learning and his pride to Jefferson before his death. In the end, the two men forge a bond as they both come to understand the simple heroism of resisting - and defying - the expected.§§Ernest J. Gaines brings to this novel the same rich sense of place, the same deep understanding of the human psyche, and the same compassion for a people and their struggle that have unformed his previous, highly praised works of fiction.§