5/22/2023 0 Comments A Touch of Light by Thiago Abdalla![]() ![]() I grabbed it thinking ‘ok what the heck’. ![]() So usually you obtain this novella by signing up for the author’s mailing list, but was having website issues and posted the novella for free for a few days. Will new enemies be enough for rivals to overcome old grievances, or will they bring them closer to war?Ī Prelude to Ashes is a prequel novella that takes place one hundred years before the events of A Touch of Light, the first book in the Ashes of Avarin series. But the enemies of the Domain are gathering.Ī foreign threat may be the chance for Adrian and Myrra to bring their nations closer, if they can convince their fathers to work together. The rulers of the Domain nations have been granted hundreds of years by the blessings of the Seraph, their borders kept safe by the Church’s elite griffin riders. They love each other, but their fathers are mortal enemies, and Dakhra is not a part of the Domain. He has been meeting with Myrra, the princess of Dakhra. Rate & Recommend: ⭐⭐⭐ for fans of fantasy and I mean, there are briefly Griffins.Hi everyone, sorry I haven’t been reading or posting much while travelling for the past two weeks! I’ll have more on that to come but for now, let’s talk about this prequel story to The Ashes of Avarin. ![]()
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5/21/2023 0 Comments My One and Only by Kristan Higgins![]() ![]() ![]() Hopefully, Willa would see sense before then. Or Dad, whose failure to have an opinion was a well-documented trait. There was really no point in talking to BeverLee. Lavender’s fine, then? I’ll do your hair, of course. You just fake being all cynical ’cause of that job of yours. I think you’re a secret romantic, that’s that I think. I bet your big ol’ Dennis has something to say on the matter of true love! You’re just fussing. “Bless your heart, Harper, you don’t fool me. “Actually, no, not in the sense you mean, BeverLee.” “Oh, listen to you, Harper, sugar! Don’t you believe in true love?” Perhaps one might suggest that she’s not the best judge of character when it comes to men?” I said, trying to stay pleasant. ![]() “Christopher seemed real nice when we spoke on the telephone! Such good manners, and I think that says something about a man, don’t you, Jimmy, honey-pot?” “And Christopher must be good people if he’s Nick’s brother.” I suppressed the flash of hurt that comment inspired - the immature part of me wanted her to say If he’s related to that stupid ex-husband of yours, Harper, he must be a real ass.īut no, BeverLee was off and running. “Well, they met at your wedding, darlin’.” “She just met this guy,” I reminded them. In which Harper, her dad and her stepmother discuss the wisdom of Willa's upcoming wedding… ![]() ![]() Some historical sources give the name of Richard Brandon, the Hangman of London, as the actual executioner, although it was widely believed that he refused absolutely to cut off the head of an anointed king. These stories are based on family legends and local Massachusetts lore. What is less certain, and most likely unsupportable, is that he fought in the English Civil War and was one of the executioners of King Charles I of England. What is certain about him is that he was married to Martha Allen Carrier, who was hanged as a witch in Salem in 1692 had children with her and died in Colchester, Connecticut, aged 109 in 1735. Thomas Carrier, also referred to in early documents as Thomas Morgan the Welshman, does appear in the town records of Andover and Billerica, Massachusetts, during the second half of the 1600s. However, many of the novel’s chief characters are based on actual people. THE WOLVES OF ANDOVER is a work of fiction. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments The tale of genji royall tyler![]() ![]() ![]() One reason that physical contact between men and women is hardly ever described in “Genji” is that courtly lovers almost never saw one another clearly, and certainly not naked full nudity is rare even in traditional Japanese erotic art. A “morning after” poem was an essential part of etiquette. More poems would be exchanged as soon as the approach bore fruit. Quite literally so: the proper approach to a desired lady was through poems, written on scented paper of the finest quality, delivered by an elegantly dressed go-between of appropriate social rank. What counts in the seduction scenes is the art, the poetry. Things are suggested, alluded to, often nebulously. Not that any sexual act is ever mentioned very little in Murasaki Shikibu’s prose is plainly stated. Much of “The Tale of Genji,” the eleventh-century Japanese masterpiece often called the world’s first novel, is about the art of seduction. ![]() ![]() She learned to fly in 1973 and embarked on a thirty-five year aviation career. ![]() ![]() Norah Ellen O'Neill was born on Augto Jack and Bertha Moore O'Neill in Seattle, Washington. It primarily contains photocopies of articles written about O'Neill at various points in her career, as well as photocopies of photographs, some original clippings, and a 2013 article by O'Neill's daughter about growing up with a pilot mom. The collection also includes a scrapbook, compiled by O'Neill, which includes an introduction written by Norah in March-April 2017. ![]() Additionally, there are a few book reviews for her memoir, Flying Tigress. The collection includes three (3) pilot log books for 1973-1976, eight (8) photographs depicting Norah in her pilot uniform and casual dress, serials and newsletters from professional organizations such as the Ninety-Nines, and a few job-related documents, such as two (2) commendation letters from supervisors and an e-mail related to sexual harassment that O'Neill experienced from a male pilot. The Norah O'Neill Papers highlights the 1973-2005 flight career of aviation pioneer and pilot Norah O'Neill. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments My life next door online book![]() ![]() It’s important to note, because this is not about a bad boy and a good girl, even though Mrs. Garrett owns a neighborhood store), both teens - Sam and Jase - are good kids from good families. Reed lives quite well off a family trust Mr. Sam’s mother is a cold perfectionist, caring about what the family looks like to outsiders even before she ran (and won) the race for state senator.Īside from the differences in the two families in terms of money, family size, and socioeconomic background (Mrs. To Sam, the Garretts are interesting and exciting: eight children and married parents, a family without as much money, a family that is warm and loving. Apparently, the family gets that a lot Jase says his mother’s response to the people is “ to pity them, feel sorry for anyone who thinks what they think is right should be some universal law.” They don’t live life as she thinks it should be led: they have too messy a house and yard, they have too many children. Reed’s dislike for the Garretts is clear from the start. Jase’s family is welcoming and loving - just like she pictured they would be. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If you have not received your delivery following the estimated timeframe, we advise you to contact your local post office first, as the parcel may be there awaiting your collection.Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery and due to various reasons, the delivery may take longer than the original estimated timeframe. Delivery with Standard Australia Post usually happens within 2-10 business days from time of dispatch.You can track your delivery by going to AusPost tracking and entering your tracking number - your Order Shipped email will contain this information for each parcel. Tracking delivery Saver Delivery: Australia postĪustralia Post deliveries can be tracked on route with eParcel. NB All our estimates are based on business days and assume that shipping and delivery don't occur on holidays and weekends. Order may come in multiple shipments, however you will only be charged a flat fee.ġ-2 days after each item has arrived in the warehouseġ The expected delivery period after the order has been dispatched via your chosen delivery method.ģ Please note this service does not override the status timeframe "Dispatches in", and that the "Usually Dispatches In" timeframe still applies to all orders. ![]() Items in order will be sent via Express post as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. Order may come in multiple shipments, however you will only be charged a flat fee.Ģ-10 days after all items have arrived in the warehouse Items in order will be sent as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments Jumping off swings by jo knowles![]() In this companion book, they follow Josh as he tries to come to terms with what happened, and find a way to forgive. If Stella knew the truth, would she still think he was a True Karate Man? Readers first met Josh in Jumping Off Swings which told the story of four high school students and how one pregnancy changed all of their lives. ![]() He wonders if they could be more than friends, but Stella’s jealous boyfriend will make sure that doesn’t happen. ![]() As they move together through the katas, Josh feels connected in a way he has never felt before. Why is he such a loser? How could he have done what he did? He finds some moments of peace when he practices karate with Stella, the girl upstairs and his one real friend. Every day the pain, the shame, and the just not knowing are never far from his thoughts. So many things bring back memories of last year and the night that changed everything. But here he is, miles from home - new school, new life, living with his Jackie-Chan-obsessed uncle, Larry, and trying to forget. He thought he’d be hanging out with his best friends, Dave and Caleb, driving around, partying, just like always. This isn’t how Josh expected to spend senior year. ![]() Summary: After fathering a baby, a teenager moves in with his karate-loving uncle and tries to come to terms with his guilt - and find a way to forgive. Expected Publication: September 10th, 2013 by Candlewick Press ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments The spinning silver![]() ![]() She will face an impossible challenge and, along with two unlikely allies, uncover a secret that threatens to consume the lands of humans and Staryk alike. When an ill-advised boast draws the attention of the king of the Staryk - grim fey creatures who seem more ice than flesh - Miryem’s fate, and that of two kingdoms, will be forever altered. Hardening her heart, the young woman sets out to claim what is owed and soon gains a reputation for being able to turn silver into gold. ![]() ![]() Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father’s inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty - until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Spinning Silver draws listeners deeper into this glittering realm of fantasy, where the boundary between wonder and terror is thinner than a breath, and safety can be stolen as quickly as a kiss. With the Nebula Award-winning Uprooted, Naomi Novik opened a brilliant new chapter in an already acclaimed career, delving into the magic of fairy tales to craft a love story that was both timeless and utterly of the now. Named one of the top 10 books of the year by The New York Public Library and one of the best books of the year by: The New York Times Book Review NPR Time Tor.com PopSugar Vox Vulture Paste Bustle Library Journal Named one of Paste's Best Fantasy Books of the Decade “One of the year’s strongest fantasy novels” (NPR), an imaginative retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale from the best-selling author of Uprooted. ![]() ![]() What do you do when the one person you hate the most becomes the one person you can’t live without? Can the power of love really change a person? What happens when two people who loathe each other, have to live together and act as though they are madly in love? A new role with a personal contract - fiancée instead of PA. Until the day, he asks her for something she never expected. Her end goal is far more important than the daily abuse and demands she tolerates from her nasty tyrant of a boss. She despises him and his questionable ethics, but endures all the garbage he sends her way, because she needs the job. Katharine Elliott works under Richard as his PA. ![]() He cares for no one, is completely unrepentant, and he has no desire to change his ways. He lives life the way he wants, no concern for the opinion of others. ![]() That is the reputation that precedes Richard VanRyan. ![]() |