In the Kingdom of Ice

In the Kingdom of Ice
Author: Hampton Sides
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2015-05-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 0307946916
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A white-knuckle tale of polar exploration and heroism in the Gilded Age from the New York Times bestselling author of Blood and Thunder and Ghost Soldiers. • “A splendid book in every way…a marvelous nonfiction thriller.” —The Wall Street Journal On July 8, 1879, Captain George Washington De Long and his team of thirty-two men set sail from San Francisco on the USS Jeanette. Heading deep into uncharted Arctic waters, they carried the aspirations of a young country burning to be the first nation to reach the North Pole. Two years into the harrowing voyage, the Jeannette's hull was breached by an impassable stretch of pack ice, forcing the crew to abandon ship amid torrents of rushing of water. Hours later, the ship had sunk below the surface, marooning the men a thousand miles north of Siberia, where they faced a terrifying march with minimal supplies across the endless ice pack. Enduring everything from snow blindness and polar bears to ferocious storms and labyrinths of ice, the crew battled madness and starvation as they struggled desperately to survive. With thrilling twists and turns, In The Kingdom of Ice is a spellbinding tale of heroism and determination in the most brutal place on Earth.

Forever Fae

Forever Fae
Author: L.P. Dover
Publisher: Books by L.P. Dover, LLC
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2018-08-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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From New York Times Bestselling author L.P. Dover comes a fantastical tale of intoxicating romance and gripping intrigue. Ancient prophecy claims that a princess of the Summer Court will save the Land of the Fae from an evil determined to destroy it. Yet few believe these words refer to the reigning princess, Calista. Calista herself isn’t so sure. While her powers are phenomenal, she refuses to count on them alone, and secretly trains for battle with her handsome Guardian, Merrick. She thought she was ready. Prepared for anything. Then, she meets the seductively charming Prince Ryder of the Winter Court, who makes a fire of desire scorch through her veins. Unfortunately, there couldn’t be a worst possible moment for her head to be clouded by passion. A dark enemy is closing in, hungry to claim Calista’s body and soul. Were he to achieve his twisted agenda, he would steal her power and take her as his Dark Queen. Can the two men fighting for Calista’s heart work together to protect her from a fate worse than death? Or will the call of destiny come with gut-wrenching sacrifice and heart-breaking loss? **Steamy New Adult Fantasy Romance** *** The FOREVER FAE series Forever Fae Betrayals of Spring Summer of Frost Reign of Ice This book will resonate with people looking to read: free ebook, free fantasy books, fae fantasy, fae royalty romance, enchanting, Land of the Fae, magical realms, fae prophecy, sexy fantasy fae, alpha fae prince, steamy fae books, dragon shifters, fae princess, dark fantasy fae romance, romantasy novels, magical creatures, dark magic, fae, magic, claiming, mate bond, feel-good romance, contemporary romance, romantic comedy, series, romantic comedy series, racy, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming romance, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, long romance series, sassy, captivating romance, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, beach romance, books for summer, books for the beach, beach series, books for winter, love in bloom, wicked, dirty, fierce, alpha heroes, funny romance, laugh romance, modern romance, smart romance, something funny to read, love story, happily ever after, happy ending, dark romance, hot romance, romance for adults, contemporary romance, funny romance, funny romance new, swoonworthy, romance series, romance series, romance books, beach reads, new adult, small-town, funny, female, stories, sensual, sensual romance, alpha male, dominant male, hot guy, fun summer reads, love and friendship, new romance series, hot romance series, new beach read, free beach house book, free beach romance, free summer romance, free vacation romance, free summer book, steamy romance, romance series, family romance, big family, friend romance, friends to lovers, contemporary crush, love story, romance love, new adult romance, contemporary romance and sex, friendship.

Reign of the Fallen

Reign of the Fallen
Author: Sarah Glenn Marsh
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2019-01-08
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 044849440X
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"This edgy fantasy doesn't just blur boundaries of genre, of gender, of past and present, life and death--it explodes them." --Cinda Williams Chima, New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Realms series and the Shattered Realms series. Without the dead, she'd be no one. Odessa is one of Karthia's master necromancers, catering to the kingdom's ruling Dead. Whenever a noble dies, it's Odessa's job to raise them by retrieving their soul from a dreamy and dangerous shadow world called the Deadlands. But there is a cost to being raised: the Dead must remain shrouded. If even a hint of flesh is exposed, a grotesque transformation begins, turning the Dead into terrifying, bloodthirsty Shades. A dramatic uptick in Shade attacks raises suspicions and fears around the kingdom. Soon, a crushing loss of one of her closest companions leaves Odessa shattered, and reveals a disturbing conspiracy in Karthia: Someone is intentionally creating Shades by tearing shrouds from the Dead--and training them to attack. Odessa is forced to contemplate a terrifying question: What if her magic is the weapon that brings the kingdom to its knees? Fighting alongside her fellow mages--and a powerful girl as enthralling as she is infuriating--Odessa must untangle the gruesome plot to destroy Karthia before the Shades take everything she loves. Perfect for fans of Three Dark Crowns and Red Queen, Reign of the Fallen is a gutsy, unpredictable read with a surprising and breathtaking LGBT romance at its core.

Reign of Ash

Reign of Ash
Author: Gail Z. Martin
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2015-02-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 031628419X
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From one of the most exciting writers of fantasy adventure comes the second novel in The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, a tale of unpredictable magic, battling warlords, and an exile's quest for vengeance. "A book that will take over readers' thoughts until long after the final page." —RT Book Reviews Survival is just the beginning. Blaine McFadden endured six long years in the brutal Velant prison colony, exiled for murder. War devastated his homeland of Donderath and destroyed the magic on which the Ascendant Kingdoms relied. Now Blaine and a small group of fellow exiles have returned to a lawless wasteland, where unrestrained magic storms wreak havoc and monsters roam free. Yet, amidst the chaos, rumors persist of a new magic that could restore the kingdoms. But the key lies with a dangerous, ancient ritual and a group of vanished survivors. Now McFadden's only hope is a small, desperate, quickly rallied army. Together they must make one last stand knowing that if they fail, the civilization of the Ascendant Kingdoms dies with them. The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged Reign of Ash War of Shadows Shadow and Flame

Circle of Reign

Circle of Reign
Author: Jacob Cooper
Publisher: Jacob Cooper
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2016-12-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780692246733
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Lands Die.The Living Light Fades.An Ancient Darkness Awakens.The Living Light that sustains Arlethia is dwindling.An unknown, vicious enemy approaches in stealth from beyond the northern glaciers, a wasteland of ice that spans hundreds of miles. A clandestine brotherhood of assassins, held in check by the Light for millennia, seeks to break their maledictive shackles and unleash their bloodlust upon the world. Those that should stand with Arlethia clothe themselves in betrayal, desiring her secrets for themselves, leaving Arlethia to stand alone.The rebirthing of lands ceased decades ago. The world of V�leira is dying. Only Arlethia, the Western Province of the Realm, remains untainted by the Ancient Dark's Influence. Reign, the young daughter of Arlethian Lord Thannuel Kerr, becomes entangled in a perilous web of deceit, greed, and assassination plots after witnessing something horrific - something that will destroy all she knows and loves. As threats culminate, she and her twin brother, Hedron, must battle demons on every side - both external and internal - in their efforts to save Arlethia from extinction, as they simultaneously reach for their own personal redemption. But they have become pariahs to their own people. There will be few that dare to stand with them in the dimming Light - and even fewer that will survive.The world of V�leira cannot endure without Arlethia. And the Living Light is fading ...