The Eternal Lover and Other Tales

The Eternal Lover and Other Tales
Author: C. E. Albertson
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2001-06-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595186793

This collection contains short stories of vampires, science fiction, fantasy, horror, whimsy, plus some terrible poetry at no extra cost. Animal tales, fairy tales, ideal reading on plane or rail, or to take to your doctor's waiting room.

The Eternal Husband

The Eternal Husband
Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2008-02-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0486465721

A rich and idle man confronts his dead mistress's husband in this psychological novel of duality. Powerful and accessible, it offers a captivating and revealing exploration of love, guilt, and hatred.

Eternal Lover

Eternal Lover
Author: Jackie Kessler
Publisher: Kensington Books
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2013-10-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0758283504

A quartet of supernaturally seductive stories featuring vampires, succubi, demons, and more—proving that when it comes to romance, passion is immortal . . . Ancient desires and forbidden pleasures; unnatural hungers and irresistible attractions; limitless lust and undying needs. Even creatures of the night and of the darkest dreams can’t help but give in to the power of seduction. Enter a dark world of paranormal pleasure with these four tantalizing tales . . . “The Yearning” by Hannah Howell Alpin has spent centuries searching for something that will satisfy his unquenchable lust—something more than mere physical pleasure. Then he meets Sophie, whose own search for eternal love binds them together in a shimmering sensuality too strong to be ignored . . . “Bitten” by Lynsay Sands The life of a vampire is one of solitude, devoid of passion or companionship. Or so Keeran thinks, until a chance encounter brings Emily into his afterlife—and sets his soul aflame with an ardor unlike any he’s known in all his many years . . . “A Hell of a Time” by Jackie Kessler Jesse has spent an eternity stealing the souls of men with her power as a succubus. Now that she’s human—and free to satisfy her own needs—she’s ready to see how powerful her non-magical powers of seduction are . . . “City of Demons” by Richelle Mead After what feels like an eternity, Georgina Kincaid has finally found the man of her dreams. But when she discovers that their lust could be deadly, she’ll do whatever it takes to make sure she doesn’t lose him . . .

Broccoli and Other Tales of Food and Love

Broccoli and Other Tales of Food and Love
Author: Lara Vapnyar
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2009-06-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 030727988X

Each of Lara Vapnyar's six stories invites us into a world where food and love intersect, along with the overlapping pleasures and frustrations of Vapnyar's uniquely captivating characters. Meet Nina, a recent arrival from Russia, for whom colorful vegetables represent her own fresh hopes and dreams . . . Luda and Milena, who battle over a widower in their English class with competing recipes for cheese puffs, spinach pies, and meatballs . . . and Sergey, who finds more comfort in the borscht made by a paid female companion than in her sexual ministrations. They all crave the taste and smell of home, wherever—and with whomever—that may turn out to be. A roundup of recipes are the final taste of this delicious collection.

Love, Revenge and Other Tales

Love, Revenge and Other Tales
Author: C. M. Sheasby
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2013
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1481784099

A captivating collection of short stories from romantic and fantasy novelist, C M Sheasby. Centred around the theme of love and revenge, tales ranging from a lover's confession to a romance gone wrong explore the complex gamut of human emotions and ensuing relationships, both good and bad. Tales past and present, overseas and home, joyful, tragic or indeed horrific-each swiftly, briefly, enveloping you into the microcosm of their world.

Beauty and the Beast - And Other Tales of Love in Unexpected Places (Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World): Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World

Beauty and the Beast - And Other Tales of Love in Unexpected Places (Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World): Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World
Author: Amelia Carruthers
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2015-09-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1473370094

Discover an enchanting collection of seven adaptations of the classic romantic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, collated from around the world. A tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast, is the perfect example of the magic of boundless love. Adored for centuries, it is known worldwide for its timeless message that true love goes beyond appearance. Encapsulating seven wonderful versions of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast - And Other Tales of Love in Unexpected Places, presents an illustrated volume of stories full of spellbinding love, as well as those with a darker twist. Accompanying these enchanting tales are many delightful illustrations by artists of the Golden Age of Illustration, such as Jennie Harbour, W. Heath Robinson, Charles Robinson, Edmund Dulac, and H. J. Ford. As part of the Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World series, this volume, complete with captivating full colour and black-and-white illustrations, would make the perfect gift for lovers of the timeless Beauty and the Beast story, or those interested in the origins of one of the world’s most adored fairy tales.

Death By Design

Death By Design
Author: C. E. Albertson
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2003-01-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595260292

Booze, babes, and bullets follow recovery of stolen diamonds, as an American agent attempts to stay alive while sandwiched between the Russian Mafia and a Colombian drug cartel, attempting to combine diamonds and drugs. If you enjoyed Death By Design, you will like The Red God, a foreign intrigue thriller set in the Middle East, or The Mummy's Curse, a story of Nazi gold haunted by the supernatural, also by C. E. Albertson.

Edgar Rice Burroughs: Master of Adventure

Edgar Rice Burroughs: Master of Adventure
Author: Richard A. Lupoff
Publisher: Gateway
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2015-08-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1473208718

So, just how was Tarzan created? Eager to know the inside story about the legendary John Carter and the amazing cities and peoples of Barsoom? Perhaps your taste is more suited to David Innes and the fantastic lost world at the Earth's core? Or maybe wrong-way Napier and the bizarre civilizations of cloud-enshrouded Venus are more to your liking? These pages contain all that you will ever want to know about the wondrous worlds and unforgettable characters penned by the master storyteller Edgar Rice Burroughs. Richard A. Lupoff, the respected critic and writer who helped spark a Burroughs revival in the 1960s, reveals fascinating details about the stories written by the creator of Tarzan. Featured here are outlines of all of Burroughs's major novels, with descriptions of how they were each written and their respective sources of inspiration.