Raven Queen, Arise

Raven Queen, Arise
Author: Dave Reed
Publisher: Wistful Tiger Incorporated
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2021-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0996178872
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Becoming a goddess wasn’t what I planned for today. Death made me an offer I couldn't refuse. But I'm in love with the archangel who is his oldest and best friend. “You have been friends for a millennium,” I said. Perhaps as much as a god and his angel could be friends, I thought. “It would be cosmically stupid for you to allow a woman to ruin such love.” I held their hands tight as they flinched and tried again to pull away. But they were looking at me now, not each other, which is what I wanted. Focus on me, boys, I thought to myself, selecting my next words carefully. The stone floor was hard and cool against my knees as I knelt between them. I brought both of their hands to my lips. “I choose you,” I said again, loud enough to fill the dark room. I looked from one to another and asked, “Will you both choose me?” Confusion and ancient possessiveness settled across their faces at war with hope and a new consideration. The juxtaposition might have been comical had my heart not hung in the balance. Ravens mate for life. And death. ---- Raven Queen, Arise is a poly romance featuring a bisexual heroine doing the best she can to protect the people she loves, right the wrongs done her, and assemble the beginnings of her own reverse harem.

Righteous Disobedience

Righteous Disobedience
Author: Dave Reed
Publisher: Book Shaman
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2023-07-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1958316032
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It is cold to walk in the shadow of a newborn goddess. When tasked to do the impossible, sometimes even the righteous must disobey. “What do you seek of my Raven Queen?” He opened his mouth—I’m sure to object or demand—but I tilted my head and smiled at him from behind my curtain of scarlet curls with all the womanly radiance I could muster. He was my windfall, the solution to my current problem set for me by Illyria herself. For all my training and years of practice as a bedslave, I also wanted, nay, needed this god to bend to my will. He did. Memad closed his mouth, swallowed and breathed in and out slowly, causing his magnificent chest to rise and fall. He was mesmerizing. Had I not been so inured to banal sexuality, I might’ve lost my own train of thought. Instead, I needed control of his. But it was a near thing. Clutching the Book, I closed the last step between us to lay my free hand over his heart. “I can help you, Memad, son of storms and glory,” I whispered, “if you help me.” He nodded, our gazes still locked together. In the name of the Raven Queen, I make love and war. ---- Righteous Disobedience is the transformation story of the first convert and first priestess of the Raven Queen. The story takes place during the events of Raven Queen, Arise in the Temple of Vengeance quadrilogy.

Death Descends

Death Descends
Author: Dave Reed
Publisher: Wistful Tiger Incorporated
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2022-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1958316008
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I am not a hero. I never wanted to become a god. The demon lords of the underworld took my wife and unborn child far too soon. I will take back what is mine. And whatever else I must to do it. When she sighed, the goddess’ breath was heavy and moist, smelling of pomegranate and coconut and allspice. “I cannot bring her back to you, Z’nnek.” My heart could not have sunk any lower nor my resolve become any more unyielding. A blank black slate, my mind refused to produce a next plan. My heart stopped and refused to break. “But I will give you a gift,” she said with a wan smile, “which may enable you to catch her before it is too late.” Fickle hope kindled in my heart which resumed its beating. “This gift does not come without cost,” she said. Beware the wrath of a peaceful man. ---- Death Descends is the origin story of the god of the unclaimed dead, Z’nnek. The story takes place 8,000 years before the events of Raven Queen, Arise in the Temple of Vengeance quadrilogy.

The Raven Queen

The Raven Queen
Author: Jules Watson
Publisher: Spectra
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2011-02-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0345524861
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In this dazzling retelling of one of Ireland’s most stirring legends, acclaimed author Jules Watson brings to life the story of Maeve, the raven queen, who is as fierce as she is captivating. She was born to be a pawn, used to secure her father’s royal hold on his land. She was forced to advance his will through marriage—her own desires always thwarted. But free-spirited Maeve will no longer endure the schemes of her latest husband, Conor, the cunning ruler of Ulster. And when her father’s death puts her homeland at the mercy of its greedy lords and Conor’s forces, Maeve knows she must at last come into her own power to save it. With secret skill and daring, Maeve proves herself the equal of any warrior on the battlefield. With intelligence and stealth, she learns the strategies—and sacrifices—of ruling a kingdom through treacherous alliances. And to draw on the dangerous magic of her country’s oldest gods, Maeve seeks out the wandering druid Ruan, whose unexpected passion and strange connection to the worlds of spirit imperil everything Maeve thought true about herself—and put her at war with both her duty and her fate.

The Mark of Nerath

The Mark of Nerath
Author: Bill Slavicsek
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2010-10-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 078695762X
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It is a time of magic and monsters, a time when only a few scattered points of light glow with stubborn determination amid a rising tide of shadows. It is a time when only the bravest heroes dare tread the wild of the unknown… About a century ago, the collapse of Nerath, the last empire of the world, ushered in a dark age that continues to this day, the peace and prosperity of the past seemingly lost forever. However, even those fabled days weren’t without a few blemishes. One of these was Emperor Magroth the First, a tyrant and a conqueror; cruel, ambitious, filled with delusions of grandeur and dreams of destiny, and more than a bit insane. During Magroth’s reign, rumors of necromancy and demon worship were rampant, but the truth was far worse. Thanks to deals he made, pacts he agreed to, and rituals he performed, death was not the end Emperor Magroth. Instead, a piece of him was drawn into the Shadowfell where he became the ruler of a domain of dead. From this vantage, the old king prepared for his return—and the new empire he would forge from the ruins of old. Now Magroth has made a new deal with Orcus, the Demon Prince of Undeath, that frees him from his eternal prison for a year and a day. In that time, Magroth must re-establish his ancient kingdom while also accomplishing a series of terrible tasks for Orcus. To this end, Magroth’s plans intersect with two other threats that are rising in the world. Where these threats meet, the world shudders. And it falls to our heroes to keep the fragile lights of civilization burning for another day

Tales of the Ravensdaughter - Collection One

Tales of the Ravensdaughter - Collection One
Author: Erin Hunt Rado
Publisher: Erin Hunt Rado
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2023-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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When Alerice Linden dies at the beginning of her story, don't worry... She gets better. 6 Fantasy Novellas... 1 Epic Adventure! Tales of the Ravensdaughter Collection One features all 6 of the Ravensdaughter novellas! 1) The Beast of Basque - Sometimes you must die to reach your full potential.After being stabbed to death, Alerice awakens in the Evherealme and becomes the champion of the Raven Queen. 2) The Thief of Souls - Sometimes a thief is not the person you suspect.Alerice must discover who is stealing souls from the Realme, either Lolladoe and her clan of forest fauns or Vygar, the Wolf Prince. 3) The Wizard and the Wyld - Sometimes you just have to knock a few heads together.Alerice must make a Sapphire Wizard and a band of Wyld Mercenaries see eye-to-eye. 4) Rips In The Ether - Sometimes the dearest ally can unwillingly betray you.Alerice must save the Realme from being ripped apart. 5) Mistress of Her Own Game - Sometimes you need to take a stand despite the cost.Alerice challenges the King of Shadows so she can come into her own. 6) The Raven's Daughter - Sometimes the most merciful act is to simply say goodbye.Alerice does her best to free the man she loves. “Character-driven fantasy with a twisted plot hatched by Hitchcock on Phil Dick’s drugs” — Patrick LoBrutto, Doubleday Books “Radiant, laudable characters and a gripping storyline fuel this magical collection of novellas.” — Kirkus Reviews "Rousing epic fantasy novellas of a realms-crossing heroine." — Booklife The Ultimate Fantasy Novella Collection! Savor each adventure one-by-one or binge read. It's your choice!

Naming Your Little Geek

Naming Your Little Geek
Author: Scott Rubin
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 164170344X
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The ultimate book of baby names for comic book nerds, sci-fi fans and more—with the meanings and stories behind more than 1,000 names! Having trouble finding a baby name that celebrates your favorite fandom? Whether you want your child’s name to stand out in a crowd or fit in on the playground, Naming Your Little Geek is here to save the day! This ultimate guidebook is complete with every name a geek could want to give their baby—from Anakin and Frodo to Indiana and Clark; and from Gwen and Wanda to Buffy and Xena—plus their meanings, and a list of all the legends who have borne them. Naming Your Little Geek covers everything from comic book superheroes to role-playing game icons, Starfleet officers to sword and sorcery legends with characters who have appeared on film and TV, in novels and comic books, on the tabletop, and beyond. With nearly 1,100 names referencing more than 4,400 characters from over 1,800 unique sources, it's the perfect resource for parents naming a child or anyone looking for a super cool and meaningful new name.