Viper's Kiss

Viper's Kiss
Author: Lisa Smedman
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2010-04-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0786957050

The New York Times–bestselling author of Extinction continues her brilliantly original saga about the political intrigues of the serpentine yuan-ti race With his only friend dead, murdered by Sybil, mind-mage Arvin swears revenge. He sets off on a secret journey to the barony of Sespech, eager to put distance between himself and his old life in the vile City of Serpents. But even this faraway human realm crawls with the yuan-ti—and countless other dangers that regard Arvin's growing psionic powers with contempt. Among Sespech’s yuan-ti is Karell, a half-blood with a mission of her own. Her serpent’s eyes are set on Dmetrio, scion of the powerful Extaminos family. They are said to hold the fabled Circled Serpent, an ancient artifact of such immense power that it could destroy the world if it falls into the wrong hands . . .

The Viper's Kiss

The Viper's Kiss
Author: Paris Aristides
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2001
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781890768386

Greek private investigator Christostomos Zaras tracks a thief to the tension-filled island of Cyprus.

The Viper's Kiss

The Viper's Kiss
Author: Amy Beatty
Publisher: Viper
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2019-11-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780578597294

"He had come for her. In the darkness, and pain, and confusion, Jon had come for her, a defiant shadow dancing with death-The Viper in the Night." Hanna Bradley's new neighbor turned out to be more than she expected. More than she could have dreamed of. And when her old nightmare came to life, Jon was there to stop it. She knows now that she wants him to be part of her life. But can she learn to be part of his? Jonantathinel of House Kanistelan Ehr, Commander of the Nine Winds, Subduer of Worlds, Legend of the Talessanin People, known across the intergalactic empire as The Viper, thought he could retire. He was wrong. Instead of the quiet descent into domestic obscurity he seeks, Jon finds himself hunted by an old enemy with a grudge, hounded by members of the imperial court wanting input on "the human question," and haunted by the mistakes of his past. Still, he is determined to break free of political entanglements, defy the disapproval of his family, and above all, to protect the woman he loves. But Dalathek is still out there. And there's no such thing as safe.

Viper's Kiss

Viper's Kiss
Author: Lisa Smedman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Forgotten realms (Imaginary place)
ISBN: 9781415586242

From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "Extinction" comes the second novel in a gripping trilogy that explores the political intrigues of the yuan-ti race, the details of which had been explored little in previous Forgotten Realms products. Original.

Kiss of Destiny

Kiss of Destiny
Author: Deborah Cooke
Publisher: Deborah A. Cooke
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2013-08-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1927477255

He will sacrifice anything to win his destined love... When the darkfire crystal takes the dragon shape shifters Thad and Drake to an unknown location, only fulfilling his firestorm matters to Thad. Little does he know that in following its light to his destined mate, he's stepping into the realm of the gods, a place so forbidden to mortals that any who enter it must die. Aura has always been skeptical of long-term promises—but Thad is irresistible. No sooner does Aura surrender than the gods demand their due of her dragon shifter. Can she save Thad and make the dream of the firestorm come true? *** The Dragonfire Series of Paranormal Romances Each Dragonfire Novel is a complete romance, but you would probably prefer to read them in order to follow the story of the Dragon's Tail Wars, the final battle for supremacy between the Pyr and the evil Slayers. The series is complete with fourteen stories. 1. Kiss of Fire (Quinn and Sara) 2. Kiss of Fury (Donovan and Alex) 3. Kiss of Fate (Erik and Eileen) 4. Winter Kiss (Delaney and Ginger) 5. Harmonia's Kiss (a short story about the Dragon's Tooth Warriors) 6. Whisper Kiss (Niall and Rox) 7. Darkfire Kiss (Rafferty and Melissa) 8. Flashfire (Lorenzo and Cassie) 9. Ember's Kiss (Brandon and Liz) 10. Kiss of Danger (a Dragon Legion novella featuring Alexander and Katina) 11. Kiss of Darkness (a Dragon Legion novella featuring Damien and Petra) 12. Kiss of Destiny (a Dragon Legion novella featuring Thad and Aura) 13. Serpent's Kiss (Thorolf and Chandra) 14. Firestorm Forever (Sloane and Sam, plus Drake and Veronica, and Marcus and Jac. Yes, this book has THREE firestorms and is the big finish.) The three Dragon Legion novellas are also available in a bundle called The Dragon Legion Collection. There is a world guide called Here Be Dragons: A Dragonfire Companion. *** The stories of the Pyr continue in the DragonFate novels, a paranormal romance series featuring dragon shifter heroes and heroines who have their own powers. This series is in progress: 1. the prequel, Maeve's Book of Beasts 2. Dragon's Kiss 3. Dragon's Heart 4. Dragon's Mate 5. Dragon's Wolf (May 2022) *** Keywords: dragon, dragon shifter romance, destined mate, action adventure, urban fantasy romance, dragonfire, romantic comedy, time travel romance, ancient world, protector, guardian, second chance at love, destined lovers, witch, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Donna Grant, Thea Harrison, Jennifer Ashley, Christine Feehan, Lara Adrian, G. A. Aiken

Unconfessed

Unconfessed
Author: Yvette Christiansë
Publisher: Other Press, LLC
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2024-01-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1635424275

PEN/HEMINGWAY AWARD FINALIST A fiercely poetic literary debut re-creating the life of an 19th-century slave woman in South Africa. Slavery as it existed in Africa has seldom been portrayed—and never with such texture, detail, and authentic emotion. Inspired by actual 19th-century court records, Unconfessed is a breathtaking literary tour de force. They called her Sila van den Kaap, slave woman of Jacobus Stephanus Van der Wat of Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. A woman moved from master to master, farm to farm, and—driven by the horrors of slavery to commit an unspeakable crime—from prison to prison. A woman fit for hanging . . . condemned to death on April 30, 1823, but whose sentence the English, having recently wrested authority from the Dutch settlers, saw fit to commute to a lengthy term on the notorious Robben Island. Sila spends her days in the prison quarry, breaking stones for Cape Town's streets and walls. She remembers the day her childhood ended, when slave catchers came — whipping the air and the ground and we were like deer whipped into the smaller and smaller circle of our fear. Sila remembers her masters, especially Oumiesies ("old Missus"), who in her will granted Sila her freedom, but Theron, Oumiesies' vicious and mercenary son, destroys the will and with it Sila's life. Sila remembers her children, with joy and with pain, and imagines herself a great bird that could sweep them up in her wings and set them safely on a branch above all harm. Unconfessed is an epic novel that connects the reader to the unimaginable through the force of poetry and a far-reaching imagination.

Kiss of the Royal

Kiss of the Royal
Author: Lindsey Duga
Publisher: Entangled: Teen
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2018-07-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1640631844

Princess Ivy has one goal—end the war against the Forces of Darkness. Ivy’s magic is more powerful than any other Royal’s, but she needs a battle partner who can help her harness it. Prince Zach’s unparalleled skill with a sword should make them an unstoppable pair—if only they could agree on...well, just about anything. But Ivy’s magic can only fully unlock with Zach’s help, and he’s not exactly cooperating. Zach believes Ivy’s magic is dangerous. Ivy believes they’ll never win the war without it. Two warriors, one goal, and the fate of their world on the line. But the more they argue, the more they fall for each other. And only one of them can be right...

The Vipers' Club

The Vipers' Club
Author: John Hammond Richardson
Publisher: William Morrow
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1996
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"Peter James is a rising star of the academic film world, feted in obscurity, when one Max Fischer calls. Max is the biggest producer in Hollywood, the king of action flicks, and he wants Peter. So Peter burns his bridges all the way from New York to L.A., tossing out his tweeds and books and gleefully shopping for his new Left Coast lifestyle." "It takes less than a week of running out at midnight to pick up pickles from Max's favorite deli for Peter to realize he's made a mistake. In this claustrophobic world of fast-paced cynicism and manipulation, Peter wants to be more than just a flunky. But soon it's not just errands that Peter must oversee." "High in the Hollywood Hills, where reality and fantasy come dangerously close together, Max is accused of the sole crime that will forever destroy his most valuable asset - his reputation. It is Peter's job to deter the all too real police detectives who are after Max. And, if that's not enough, Peter is neck-deep in a secret relationship with the daughter of Max's worst enemy." "The situation is primed to careen out of control."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Kiss of a Demon King

Kiss of a Demon King
Author: Kresley Cole
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2009-01-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1416583548

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole comes a spellbinding tale set in the Immortals After Dark universe: the story of a demon king trapped by an enchantress for her wanton purposes—and the scorching aftermath that follows when he turns the tables and claims her as his captive. His obsession… Sabine, Sorceress of Illusions: the evil beauty who surrenders her body, but not her heart. Her downfall… Rydstrom Woede: the ruthless warrior who vows to keep her at all costs. They were never supposed to want each other this much... With each smoldering encounter, their shared hunger only increases. If they can defeat the sinister enemy that stands between them, will Sabine make the ultimate sacrifice for her demon? Or will the proud king lay down his crown and arms to save his sorceress?

In Times Of Violence ~ Young Adult Edition

In Times Of Violence ~ Young Adult Edition
Author: Karina Kantas
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2018-07-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1387974904

n Times of Violence MC Romance Young Adult Edition Jade had been sheltered most of her life. Living in an isolated village with only sex and drugs to entertain. Her mother is an alcoholic and her father doesn't give a damn. Her only way out is to beg her Aunt to allow her to stay as a guest in their London house. Jade meets fate head on in the form of Marcus, president of the Tyrants MC. She finally finds a family that loves and respects her and they are not BLOOD. Nothing comes easy to Jade and she is forced to fight to keep her title and status. Then just when life starts to go right, one-night changes everything. ˃˃˃ A raw emotional story about love, betrayal, and sacrifice.