The Obsessed Hero and the Villainous Family's Daughter

The Obsessed Hero and the Villainous Family's Daughter
Author: Ou Heung
Publisher: Editio Publishing
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2023-12-18
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

When a reader is reincarnated into a hardcore rated-R novel as Estella, the most precious child of the villainous Kartina family, she learns that the life of a cunning archer, deadly apothecary, and bomb maker isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After all, this is a world of violent fiction, and there’s only one ending awaiting her family… death by male lead! Armed with the knowledge of the plot and her family’s regrettable demise, Estella decides to approach the story from an entirely new angle. She pretends to be a helpless and frail sister to her older siblings Kalen, Ada, and Alya—both to protect them from their miserable fates and change the course of the future for their marks. But with the male lead Rodrigo Erhart at the top of their hit list, she has her work cut out for her. Except is saving her family all there is to do? As Estella proves her worth to Rodrigo and gains his trust, are they also catching feelings? Only time will tell in The Obsessed Hero and the Villainous Family’s Daughter!

Lovely Fellow

Lovely Fellow
Author: Katie Beth
Publisher: Katie Beth
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2021-12-31
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

"let kindness spread like a wildfire." Opal Clemens is a bubbly outgoing girl with a big heart. She loves to make people happy and has a positive outlook on life. Her constant goals are to make the people around her feel joyous and loved. Koa Whiley: broken, flawed, and unworthy. He's the boy misunderstood by the world. His body is covered in scars that tell the saddest stories. With tear-stained cheeks and blind eyes, he always saw the world raging like an untamable wildfire. In everyone else’s mind he’s just a hopeless boy, but in Opal’s mind he’s just a boy in need of a friend.

The Land of Painted Caves (with Bonus Content)

The Land of Painted Caves (with Bonus Content)
Author: Jean M. Auel
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2011-03-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307886654

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this, the extraordinary conclusion of the ice-age epic series, Earth’s Children®, Ayla, Jondalar, and their infant daughter, Jonayla, are living with the Zelandonii in the Ninth Cave. Ayla has been chosen as an acolyte to a spiritual leader and begins arduous training tasks. Whatever obstacles she faces, Ayla finds inventive ways to lessen the difficulties of daily life, searching for wild edibles to make meals and experimenting with techniques to ease the long journeys the Zelandonii must take while honing her skills as a healer and a leader. And there are the Sacred Caves that Ayla’s mentor takes her to see. They are filled with remarkable paintings of mammoths, lions, and bears, and their mystical aura at times overwhelms Ayla. But all the time Ayla has spent in training rituals has caused Jondalar to drift away from her. The rituals themselves bring her close to death, but through them Ayla gains A Gift of Knowledge so important that it will change her world. BONUS: This edition contains a reading guide and an interview with Jean M. Auel. Sixth in the acclaimed Earth’s Children® series.

The Valley of Horses

The Valley of Horses
Author: Jean M. Auel
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2002-06-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0553381660

This unforgettable odyssey into the distant past carries us back to the awesome mysteries of the exotic, primeval world of The Clan of the Cave Bear, and to Ayla, now grown into a beautiful and courageous young woman. Cruelly cast out by the new leader of the ancient Clan that adopted her as a child, Ayla leaves those she loves behind and travels alone through a stark, open land filled with dangerous animals but few people, searching for the Others, tall and fair like herself. The short summer gives her little time to look, and when she finds a sheltered valley with a herd of hardy steppe horses, she decides to stay and prepare for the long glacial winter ahead. Living with the Clan has taught Ayla many skills but not real hunting. She finally knows she can survive when she traps a horse, which gives her meat and a warm pelt for the winter, but fate has bestowed a greater gift, an orphaned foal with whom she develops a unique kinship. One winter extends to more; she discovers a way to make fire more quickly and a wounded cave lion cub joins her unusual family, but her beloved animals don’t fulfill her restless need for human companionship. Then she hears the sound of a man screaming in pain. She saves tall, handsome Jondalar, who brings her a language to speak and an awakening of love and desire, but Ayla is torn between her fear of leaving her valley and her hope of living with her own kind.

The Clan of the Cave Bear (Enhanced Edition)

The Clan of the Cave Bear (Enhanced Edition)
Author: Jean M. Auel
Publisher: Bantam Dell
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2011-02-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0345529324

This enhanced eBook includes: • Eight never-before-seen video interviews with Jean M. Auel where she discusses The Clan of the Cave Bear and the Earth’s Children® series: “You Must Be Able to Change in Order to Survive,” “Jondalar and Ayla,” “On Language," “Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals: The Crossbreeding Question,” “On Research (and Glaciers),” “The Domestication of Horses and Wolves,” “The Painted Caves,” and “What Is It Like Finishing a Series?” • An excerpt from The Land of Painted Caves • An Earth’s Children® series sampler • A text Q&A with Jean M. Auel • The full text of the novel This novel of awesome beauty and power is a moving saga about people, relationships, and the boundaries of love. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read Through Jean M. Auel’s magnificent storytelling we are taken back to the dawn of modern humans, and with a girl named Ayla we are swept up in the harsh and beautiful Ice Age world they shared with the ones who called themselves The Clan of the Cave Bear. A natural disaster leaves the young girl wandering alone in an unfamiliar and dangerous land until she is found by a woman of the Clan, people very different from her own kind. To them, blond, blue-eyed Ayla looks peculiar and ugly—she is one of the Others, those who have moved into their ancient homeland; but Iza cannot leave the girl to die and takes her with them. Iza and Creb, the old Mog-ur, grow to love her, and as Ayla learns the ways of the Clan and Iza’s way of healing, most come to accept her. But the brutal and proud youth who is destined to become their next leader sees her differences as a threat to his authority. He develops a deep and abiding hatred for the strange girl of the Others who lives in their midst, and is determined to get his revenge.

A Gift of My Own

A Gift of My Own
Author: Josie Giuseppa Basile
Publisher: BalboaPress
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2011-10-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1452539804

There is a distinct voice that wants to be heard in "A Gift of My Own." Whether this story is familiar or foreign territory it is intriguing and personal to the reader. You will take this journey with Josie. This story is hard to believe, but it is truth. She becomes a friend, and you will share in her experiences. She asks questions of the authenticity of God, heaven, hell, and the meaning of life. Josie finds the answers in the most amazing way. The honesty and simplicity of Josie's journey at various low points in her life are sure to resonate with readers. She says, Answers I discovered are universal and same truths, same messages taught from the great masters Jesus, Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi. Josie shares their compassion for others and their love of humanity within "A Gift of My Own." As Josie discovers herself, you too will discover yourself through her experiences. There is meaning, passion, and a purpose to her journey. There is an acceptance in the path she walked. She is a source of inspiration to others. After reading "A Gift of My Own," you come away wanting to search for your own purpose in life. Her messages are sound. " A Gift of My Own" is the gift that keeps on giving. It is a return trip to the inner self.

Truth

Truth
Author: Linda Fay Black
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020-02-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1645368521

I am a very blessed woman. Throughout my life, I have had some spiritual experiences. With some of these experiences, I didn't even know what they were until I became older. As you read this book, Truth, it could possibly help you see how the Holy Spirit has been with you. He is with us all the time. He is so full of love and forgiveness. The feeling I wish for this book to convey to you is to know that you can have a personal relationship with the Blessed Mother. She will always bring you to her son and help you be closer to him, God our Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit, and all the beautiful saints and angels. It will convey the TRUTH as written. This book is for God, our loving Father. He just used my life as an example to be shared and gave me the talent to be his author.

Cor Amare

Cor Amare
Author: Pepper Winters
Publisher: Pepper Winters
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2023-07-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The stunning conclusion to the forbidden romance, The Luna Duet, by New York Times Bestseller, Pepper Winters... I made the worst mistake of my life when I was twenty-two. I let love and fear destroy everything I ever wanted, and now I have a choice to make. Run and hide or stay and face the consequences. I’d always known I wasn’t allowed to love her. I’d always accepted that I wasn’t allowed to keep her. But that didn’t stop me. I broke every rule and choked on every secret to have her. The only problem is, those secrets aren’t just hunting me anymore, they’ve found me. I can’t run. I can’t hide. For a moment, I had it all. I had all my dreams and the girl I would kill for. But now, I have to pay the price. I have to pay… And I won’t survive. A story that spans a lifetime. This book deals with dark, heavy subjects and is advised you check the Content Warnings on the Author’s website.

The Earth's Children Series 6-Book Bundle

The Earth's Children Series 6-Book Bundle
Author: Jean M. Auel
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 5589
Release: 2013-02-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0345546008

A literary phenomenon, Jean M. Auel’s prehistoric odyssey is one of the best-loved sagas of our time. Employing meticulous research and the consummate artistry of a master storyteller, Auel paints a vivid panorama of the dawn of modern humans. Through Ayla, an orphaned girl who grows into a beautiful and courageous young woman, we are swept up in the harsh and beautiful Ice Age world, home to the Clan of the Cave Bear. Now, for the first time, all six novels in the Earth’s Children® series are available in one convenient eBook bundle: THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR THE VALLEY OF HORSES THE MAMMOTH HUNTERS THE PLAINS OF PASSAGE THE SHELTERS OF STONE THE LAND OF PAINTED CAVES A natural disaster leaves a young girl wandering alone in an unfamiliar and dangerous land until she is found by a woman of the Clan, people very different from her own kind. To them, blond, blue-eyed Ayla looks peculiar and ugly—she is one of the Others, those who have moved into their ancient homeland; but Iza cannot leave the girl to die and takes her with them. Iza and Creb, the old Mog-ur, grow to love her, and as Ayla learns the ways of the Clan and Iza’s way of healing, most come to accept her. But the brutal and proud youth who is destined to become the Clan’s next leader sees Ayla’s differences as a threat to his authority. He develops a deep and abiding hatred for the strange girl of the Others who lives in their midst, and is determined to get his revenge. Praise for the Earth’s Children® series “Auel is a highly imaginative writer. She humanizes prehistory and gives it immediacy and clarity.”—The New York Times Book Review “Storytelling in the grand tradition . . . From the violent panorama of spring on the steppes to musicians jamming on a mammoth-bone marimba, Auel’s books are a stunning example of world building. They join the short list of books, like James Clavell’s Shogun and Frank Herbert’s Dune, that depict exotic societies so vividly that readers almost regard them as ‘survival manuals.’ ”—Vogue “Jean Auel has established herself as one of our premier storytellers. . . . Her narrative skill is supreme.”—Chicago Tribune “Pure entertainment at its sublime, wholly exhilarating best.”—Los Angeles Times “Readers who fell in love with little Ayla will no doubt revel in her prehistoric womanhood.”—People “Lively and interesting, enhanced greatly by the vividly colored backdrop of early humanity . . . Auel is a prodigious researcher.”—The Washington Post Book World “Among modern epic spinners, Auel has few peers. . . . She deftly creates a whole world, giving a sense of the origins of class, ethnic, and cultural differences that alternately divide and fascinate us today.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Spend with Pennies Everyday Comfort

Spend with Pennies Everyday Comfort
Author: Holly Nilsson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 778
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0744087953

Bring easy, home-cooked comfort to your table every night of the week with over 120 "recipes for real life" from the creator of the beloved food blog Spend with Pennies. For over a decade, Holly Nilsson’s website Spend with Pennies has been a go-to source for tried-and-true family recipes. In her debut cookbook, Holly shares deliciously comforting dinner recipes from fresh to cozy—as well as a few favorite desserts to end the meal on a sweet note. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal, trying to figure out how to use that pound of ground beef in the freezer, or seeking a dish worthy of a dinner party, Everyday Comfort is here for you. These are recipes made for real life, designed to meet you where you are in the kitchen. With chapters like Weeknight Quick Fixes, Slow Down Sunday Suppers, and When All You Have Is Chicken, you'll never be left wondering what's for dinner. Spend with Pennies fans will find 25 favorite recipes from the blog, such as Baked Chicken Spaghetti and The Best Ever Meatloaf, presented alongside over 90 brand-new recipes to put into the weekly rotation. From new twists on classic dishes to skillet suppers, sheet pan dinners, and cozy casseroles, there’s something for everyone. Holly’s warm, encouraging tone makes cooking dinner feel not just achievable but enjoyable, and her clear, simple instructions and accessible ingredient lists make shopping and prep a breeze. Not up for making that from-scratch sauce or spending hours in the kitchen? That’s okay. The recipes are adaptable and forgiving, with handy tips for substitutions, storage, and make-ahead options. Above all, these are recipes you can turn to when you're uninspired and getting dinner on the table feels like a chore. Reclaim dinnertime and celebrate the love and comfort of a family meal.