A Cursed Embrace

A Cursed Embrace
Author: Cecy Robson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2013-07-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101597712
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Celia Wird and her three sisters are just like other twentysomething girls—with one tiny exception: They are the products of a curse that backfired and gave each of them unique powers that made them, well, a little weird.… After Celia Wird and her sisters help master vampire Misha save his family, their powers are exposed to the supernatural community of the Lake Tahoe region. But fame comes at a price, and being “weird” isn’t always welcome. To make matters worse, Celia desires the love of Alpha werewolf Aric, but his pack is bent on destroying their relationship to preserve his pureblood status. And once weres start turning up dead—with evidence pointing to the vampires—she must face the prospect of losing Aric forever. But the chaos only masks a new threat. An evil known as the Tribe has risen—and their sights are set on Celia and her sisters.

A Child's Awakening

A Child's Awakening
Author: Lucy A. McLaren
Publisher: Commune's Curse
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2022-05
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 9781951631178
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The Kingdom of Septima is ruled in all but name by the Commune, a ruthless cult that seeks control of an ancient power that has taken root in unsuspecting children in Septima. To maintain their hold on the kingdom, the Commune will stop at nothing to capture children who show signs of this power, to be weaponised or eliminated. 18-year-old Evelyn Folksman is in hiding. Taken in by a tavern-owner, she is haunted by the horrific events that drove her from her home years before. Evelyn is forced to face her past when two wayward children, Raif and Rose Huntsman, arrive at the tavern, pursued by Commune soldiers. The children fall under Evelyn's reluctant care as the trio narrowly escape a raid. Relentlessly hunted by Commander Jonah Sulemon and Commune agent Lord Eirik Torrant, Evelyn and Raif cannot fathom why they pose such a threat to the Commune, until six-year-old Rose unwittingly reveals a terrible secret: she possesses powers more fearsome than any the Commune has unearthed in decades. There are only two options: to be captured and imprisoned, or to run for the rest of their lives.

Blood Awakening

Blood Awakening
Author: Tessa Dawn
Publisher: Ghost Pines Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2011-07-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1937223019
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A dangerous game of life, blood, and survival... Marquis Silivasi is a loner, an ancient vampire known to be merciless, harsh, and unforgiving. He has lived to see his dark twin sacrificed, his parents hunted, and the one soul he was sworn to protect destroyed by his enemy. When a mysterious female with a secret past shows up in Dark Moon Vale, her presence sets off a strange set of events: It is as if she has awakened the sleeping soul of the valley...and the Curse of Marquis's birth.Bound to each other by primeval law, the two must forge their way through an ever growing maze of danger, deception, and destiny. They must find salvation in a world without mercy, where survival demands a chilling BLOOD AWAKENING.

Awaken the Curse

Awaken the Curse
Author: Alexa Egan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2012-11-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1451695314
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Now available only as an eBook, the dark and sexy prequel to the Imnada Brotherhood series about a clan of shape-shifters and telepaths living secretly as humans for centuries. One very passionate and very scandalous kiss separated university student James Farraday and professor’s daughter Katherine Lacey. Now five years later, James, the new Lord Duncallan, receives an unexpected summons from Kate’s father begging him to come to Wales. When James arrives, he finds Professor Lacey has vanished while studying a mysterious ancient obelisk and everyone blames the nightwalkers; sinister creatures said to haunt the surrounding remote Welsh mountains. Do these legends point to the existence of the Imnada; a race of shape-shifters said to have died off a thousand years ago? Or is the professor’s disappearance the result of a very human villain? James and Kate are determined to find out the truth, knowing it may be the only way to find her father. Even as they work to unravel the mystery, they find that they’re not the only ones interested in the obelisk and the lost race of Imnada. Treasure hunter Gilles d’Espe believes the ancient dolmen is the focal point of the shape-shifters’ power and would do anything to lay his hands on the last of four silver disks he needs to unlock the dolmen. A disk that hangs around the neck of James Farraday. While Cade, a local villager, is determined to refute both the claims of nightwalker sightings and the power of the dolmen as superstitious nonsense. James and Kate soon find themselves fighting for their lives. Yet every hour they spend together makes it harder to lay aside the bitterness of the past and a very new and very real temptation…

Cursed By Destiny

Cursed By Destiny
Author: Cecy Robson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-01-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0451416759
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Celia Wird and her three sisters are just like other 20-something girls—with one tiny exception: they're products of a backfired curse that has given each of them unique powers that make them, well, weird… Celia’s a girl in trouble. Her heart is bound to Aric, but he is a pureblood were who must deny her or risk condemning his species to extinction. And that’s just her love life. She’s also been called to take down a group of demon terrorists looking to overthrow the paranormal world. (No pressure.) In order to bring them down, Celia must ally herself to Misha, the master vampire who has made no secret of his desire for her. And if that weren’t enough misfortune for one girl, a clairvoyant’s prediction could destroy Celia and Aric’s love for good. The only way to protect the world from unbridled supernatural terrorism is for Celia to bind herself to her destined mate. And that doesn’t appear to be Aric…

Awakened

Awakened
Author: P. C. Cast
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2011-01-04
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1429945109
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"My love, speak to me. Tell me everything." Neferet went to Kalona, kneeling before him, stroking the soft, dark wings that unfurled loosely around the immortal. "What would you have me say?" He didn't meet her eyes. "Zoey lives." Neferet's voice was flat, cold, lifeless. "She does." "Then you owe me the subservience of your immortal soul." She started to walk away from him. "Where are you going? What will happen next?" "It is quite simple. I will ensure Zoey is drawn back to Oklahoma. There, on my own terms, I will complete the task you failed." Exonerated by the Vampyre High Council and returned to her position of High Priestess at Tulsa's House of Night, Neferet has sworn vengeance on Zoey. Dominion over Kalona is only one of the weapons she plans to use against Z. But Zoey has found sanctuary on the Isle of Skye and is being groomed by Queen Sgiach to take over for her there. Being Queen would be cool, wouldn't it? Why should she return to Tulsa? After losing her human consort, Heath, she will never be the same – and her relationship with her super-hot-warrior, Stark, may never be the same either... And what about Stevie Rae and Rephaim? The Raven Mocker refuses to be used against Stevie Rae, but what choice does he have when no one in the entire world, including Zoey, would be okay with their relationship? Does he betray his father or his heart? In the pulse-pounding 8th book in the bestselling House of Night series, how far will the bonds of friendship stretch and how strong are the ties that bind one girl's heart?

Awaken

Awaken
Author: Skye Malone
Publisher: Wildflower Isle
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2014-06-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1940617073
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"Awesome lore, thrilling story, and tons of characters to adore...I just loved Awaken!" - Jena of ShortieSays review blog A girl surrounded by secrets. Two mysterious guys vying for her heart. A magical destiny that will change the ocean forever. I never intended to run away from home. Not for long, anyway. Life had other plans. Turns out mermaids exist. I’m changing into one of them. The only problem? Becoming a mermaid might kill me. And that’s not all. I’m powerfully drawn to someone who could spell disaster for me. Noah hides dangerous secrets behind his surfer-boy hotness, but I'm also pulled to Zeke, a protective, playboy merman who tempts me with magic that could cost me everything. Turning into a mermaid could ruin my life. But will my heart survive the choice between Noah and Zeke? Dive in and join the thousands of readers who have explored the magical world of the mermaids in this thrilling, complete young adult paranormal romance series! Start today with Awaken! "A refreshing, skillfully imagined read—fans of mermaid lore and paranormal YA will really enjoy this one!" - J.C. Lillis, Author of How to Repair a Mechanical Heart and You First "It hasn’t been two or three weeks since I made a statement that I wasn’t a fan of mermaid books, in a review for another site. I am about to take back those words." - Lorna, RabidReads Review Blog "I absolutely adore Skye Malone's writing style and basically everything about this book!" - Kaylin, The Reading Bum Reviews The Awakened Fate Series - Now Complete! #1 - Awaken #2 - Descend #3 - Return #3.5 - Abide #4 - Arise #5 - Become #6 - Rebirth #7 - Memory #8 - Defiance #9 - Destiny Perfect for fans of: Cassandra Clare, Mortal Instruments, Stephenie Meyer, Twilight, Amanda Hocking, Sarra Cannon, A.L. Knorr, Stacy Clafin, Anna Banks, Kim Richardson, W.J. May, Michelle Dare, Megan O'Russell, M. Lynn, Quinn Loftis, Mary E Twomey, Melissa A Craven, Maggie Stiefvater, Alicia Rades, Sara C Roethle, Sacha Black, Leigh Bardugo, Melissa Marr, Lauren Kate, Julianna Haygert, Raven Steele, Kami Garcia, Kimberly Loth Related subjects: mermaid, young adult, romance, paranormal, action, adventure, fantasy, sirens, teenage, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, mermaid books, mermaid series, young adult mermaid series, coming of age, love, story, magic, wizard, ya fantasy, fantasy romance, love triangle, found family, touch her and die vibes, protective heroes, merman, little mermaid, summer romance, action-packed romance, complete series

I’m Not Hungry But I Could Eat

I’m Not Hungry But I Could Eat
Author: Christopher Gonzalez
Publisher: Santa Fe Writers Project
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1951631226
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Long nights, empty stomachs, and impulsive cravings haunt the stories of I'm Not Hungry But I Could Eat. A college grad reunites with a high school crush when invited to his bachelor party, a lonely cat-sitter wreaks havoc on his friends' apartment, happy hour French fries leave more than grease on lips and fingers, and, squeezed into a diner booth, one man eats past his limit for the sake of friendship. Exploring the lives of bisexual and gay Puerto Rican men, these fifteen stories show a vulnerable, intimate world of yearning and desire. The stars of these narratives linger between living their truest selves and remaining in the wings, embarking on a journey of self-discovery to satisfy their hunger for companionship and belonging.

Kids in America

Kids in America
Author: Liz Prato
Publisher: Santa Fe Writers Project
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2022-06-14
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 1951631269
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Generation X was born between the legions of Baby Boomers and Millennials, and was all but written off as cynical, sarcastic slackers. Yet, Gen X's impact on culture and society is undeniable. In her revealing and provocative essay collection, KIDS IN AMERICA: ESSAYS ON GEN X, Liz Prato reveals a generation deeply affected by terrorism, racial inequality, rape culture, and mental illness in an era when none of these issues were openly discussed. Examined through the lens of her high school and family, Prato reveals a small, forgotten cohort shaped as much by Sixteen Candles and Beverly Hills, 90210, as it was by the Rodney King riots and the threat of nuclear annihilation. Prato is unflinching in asking hard questions of her peers about what behavior was then acceptable or overlooked, and how we reconcile those sins today. KIDS IN AMERICA illuminates a generation that is often cited, but rarely examined beyond the gloss of nostalgia.

Awakening the Curse

Awakening the Curse
Author: Laura Chatwin
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2010-10-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1304213153
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The moon is rising, and the stars are aligning. A simple toss of a stone has set Kael Donelly, and Alonia Miller on a path that has them racing for their lives. Can they tame the curse before the thirteenth moon sets forever?