Captive Prince

Captive Prince
Author: C. S. Pacat
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2015-04-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0425274268

From global phenomenon C. S. Pacat comes the first novel in her critically acclaimed Captive Prince romance trilogy. “A special, unforgettable series…Lush. Brutal. Unparalleled.”—Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author Damen is a warrior hero to his people, and the rightful heir to the throne of Akielos. But when his half brother seizes power, Damen is captured, stripped of his identity, and sent to serve the prince of an enemy nation as a pleasure slave. Beautiful, manipulative, and deadly, his new master, Prince Laurent, epitomizes the worst of the court at Vere. But in the lethal political web of the Veretian court, nothing is as it seems, and when Damen finds himself caught up in a play for the throne, he must work together with Laurent to survive and save his country. For Damen, there is just one rule: never, ever reveal his true identity. Because the one man Damen needs is the one man who has more reason to hate him than anyone else... Includes a bonus short story!

Kings Rising

Kings Rising
Author: C. S. Pacat
Publisher: Berkley
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2016-02-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0425273997

His identity now revealed, Damen must face his master Prince Laurent as Damianos of Akielos, the man Laurent has sworn to kill. But with the future of both their countries hanging in the balance, Damen's only hope of reclaiming his throne is to fight together with Laurent against their usurpers. As the two princes journey deep into Akielos, where they face their most dangerous opposition yet, the fragile trust they have built must survive not only the revelation of Damen's identity but also the Regent's final, deadly play for the throne.

The Summer Palace and Other Stories

The Summer Palace and Other Stories
Author: C. S. Pacat
Publisher: R. R. Bowker
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2018-10-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780987622334

Follow Damen, Laurent and the supporting characters of Captive Prince on a series of adventures set in and around the events of the novels - and beyond, to learn what happens after the final page in the trilogy is turned.

Prince's Gambit

Prince's Gambit
Author: C. S. Pacat
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2014-01-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0698155106

The second novel in the critically acclaimed Captive Prince trilogy from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat. With their countries on the brink of war, Damen and his new master, Prince Laurent, must exchange the intrigues of the palace for the sweeping might of the battlefield as they travel to the border to avert a lethal plot. Forced to hide his identity, Damen finds himself increasingly drawn to the dangerous, charismatic Laurent. But as the fledgling trust between the two men deepens, the truth of secrets from both their pasts is poised to deal them a final devastating blow...

Blackbird Rising

Blackbird Rising
Author: Keri Arthur
Publisher: KA Publishing PTY LTD
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2020-02-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 064849733X

A modern fantasy novel inspired by the King Arthur legend… For hundreds of years, the Witch King’s sword has been buried in stone awaiting the next hand to draw it. Many have tried. None have succeeded. Gwen is the last in a long line of De Montfort witches whose duty it is to protect the sword of all power. But when she returns to King Island to perform the blessing, a mysterious pulse of blue light tells her that someone has attempted to draw the sword. Before she can investigate any further, demons attack. She only survives with the help of a mysterious stranger who disappears as quickly as he appears. Gwen and her grandmother, Moscelyne, soon discover that minor gateways into Darkside—the traditional home of both demons and dark elves—are being forced open by magic. Even worse, someone is now sending demons after the Witch King’s heirs. As vital artifacts are stolen by Darkside and the deaths draw altogether too close to home, Gwen and Mo—with the help of old gods and an ancient order of knights once thought dead—scramble to unravel the clues and stop the murderous would-be king from claiming the crown. If they fail and the wrong hand draws the sword of power, he can unlock the main gateway into Darkside and unleash utter hell onto an unsuspecting and unprepared England…. What people are saying about Keri Arthur’s Novels: Blackbird Rising was an intense and richly detailed novel. One that I still haven’t been able to get out of my head, and it’s been almost a week. I loved this novel and Arthur’s take on Arthurian legend, and the long term impact that lore would have. Quirky Cats Fat Stacks (of Books) OMG. This was one hell of a final showdown that had me on the edge of my seat!!! I love this series, it is absolutely amazing and the characters are so addictive! Rhonda, Goodreads, for Deadly Vows. BLACKBIRD BROKEN will have your heart in your throat from the beginning to the end. And when you come to the last word I guarantee you will want more! Annetta Sweetko, Fresh Fiction The Witch King’s Crown Series: -Witches -Magic -Shapeshifters -Demons -Urban Fantasy Romance -Fantasy Romance -Sword in the Stone -Knights of the Round Table -Action and Adventure -Lady in the Lake -Strong Female Lead

Kings Rising

Kings Rising
Author: C.S. Pacat
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2016-02-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 174348495X

‘A special, unforgettable series... Lush. Brutal. Unparalleled.’ – Sarah J. Maas Damianos of Akielos has returned. His identity now revealed, Damen must face his master, Prince Laurent, as Damianos of Akielos, the man Laurent has sworn to kill. On the brink of a momentous battle, the future of both their countries hangs in the balance. In the south, Kastor’s forces are massing. In the north, the Regent’s armies are mobilising for war. Damen’s only hope of reclaiming his throne is to fight together with Laurent against their usurpers. Forced into an uneasy alliance, the two princes journey deep into Akielos, where they face their most dangerous opposition yet. But even if the fragile trust they have built survives the revelation of Damen’s identity, can it stand against the Regent’s final, deadly play for the throne? If you’re looking for an addictive slow-burn romantasy with great characterisation and world-building, the Captive Prince series is sure to be your new obsession. Praise for the Captive Prince series: ‘I fell in love with the writing, the characters, [and] the story.’ – V. E. Schwab ‘Perfectly paced brilliance.’ – Christina Lauren ‘For a book to take me so completely by surprise in such a perfect, well-executed way ... suffice to say, I will follow C. S. Pacat into the dark.’ – Sara Raasch ‘You will be completely enthralled and on edge.’ – USA Today

Rise Up Kings

Rise Up Kings
Author: Skylar Lewis
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578937182

Welcome to the 90 Day Rise Up Kings journal. This is a 90 day guided journal to help you grow in the areas of faith, family, fitness and finance. Skylar Lewis is the author and founder of Rise Up Kings, a Christian based training program and event for businessmen. The same tools and tactics used in his trainings are found throughout this journal. The journal includes daily bible verses, journaling, affirmations and more.

Dark Rise

Dark Rise
Author: C. S. Pacat
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0062946161

* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller * In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C. S. Pacat, heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war are reborn and begin to draw new battle lines. This epic fantasy with high-stakes romance will sit perfectly on shelves next to beloved fantasy novels like the Infernal Devices series, the Shadow and Bone trilogy, and the Red Queen series. Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Then an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, who have sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Will is thrust into a world of magic, where he starts training for a vital role in the oncoming battle against the Dark. As London is threatened and old enmities are awakened, Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the fate that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own. Like V.E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic and Shelby Mahurin’s Serpent & Dove, Dark Rise is more than just high intrigue fantasy—it’s fast-paced, action-packed, and completely surprising. Readers will love exploring the rich setting of nineteenth-century London. This thrilling story of friendship, deception, loyalty, and betrayal is sure to find a passionate audience of readers.

Fire Rising

Fire Rising
Author: Donna Grant
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2014-06-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250041376

"Sammi Miller lives a quiet life as a pub owner in the Scottish Highlands-until the mob bursts in with guns blazing, looking for her ex-lover. Taking a bullet in the shoulder, she manages to escape and make her way to her half-sister Jane. Hidden away in the mountain fortress of the mysterious Dreagan Industries, Sammi finds more than a safe haven. She finds Tristan-the most gorgeous, beguiling, and haunted man she has ever known"--Page 4 of cover.

The Last Kings of Shanghai

The Last Kings of Shanghai
Author: Jonathan Kaufman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0735224439

"In vivid detail... examines the little-known history of two extraordinary dynasties."--The Boston Globe "Not just a brilliant, well-researched, and highly readable book about China's past, it also reveals the contingencies and ironic twists of fate in China's modern history."--LA Review of Books An epic, multigenerational story of two rival dynasties who flourished in Shanghai and Hong Kong as twentieth-century China surged into the modern era, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist The Sassoons and the Kadoories stood astride Chinese business and politics for more than one hundred seventy-five years, profiting from the Opium Wars; surviving Japanese occupation; courting Chiang Kai-shek; and nearly losing everything as the Communists swept into power. Jonathan Kaufman tells the remarkable history of how these families ignited an economic boom and opened China to the world, but remained blind to the country's deep inequality and to the political turmoil on their doorsteps. In a story stretching from Baghdad to Hong Kong to Shanghai to London, Kaufman enters the lives and minds of these ambitious men and women to forge a tale of opium smuggling, family rivalry, political intrigue, and survival.