![]() ![]() ![]() Once a tortured prisoner and pawn in a clandestine government experiment, his freedom hangs in the balance against the relentless pursuit from Brikker, an obsessed and ruthless madman who will stop at nothing to possess him.īorn with the Turn-the godlike power to reverse time-Kain's ability is constrained inside a "bubble" that alters time within it. With a nerve-wracking beat that weaves paranormal and horror with a deeply human touch, this is a gripping tale of heartbreak and redemption, terror and torment, with a stunning climax that is simply unforgettable.Ī mysterious drifter, Kain Richards is the last of his kind-and a man on the run. Velvet Rain is a rollicking thrill ride, pitting unstoppable power against unstoppable evil. Cassidy takes you on an extraordinary journey into the heart of the human soul, where one man’s incredible story of courage and tragedy will lift you, shock you, stir you-and leave you begging for more. ![]() Cassidy's Velvet Rain is one of them." - Amazon ReviewerĪ terrifying, epic spin on time-travel-with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat.Īward-winning author David C. "There are some books you can't get out of your mind after you've read them. "Exceptional writing on a par with Stephen King." - Amazon Reviewer "This book was at times so scary that I had to stop reading." - Amazon Reviewer ![]() "Reveals the demons hidden under human flesh." - Amazon Reviewer ![]()
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![]() In language both eye-opening and optimistic, hooks encourages us to demand alternatives to patriarchal, racist, and homophobic culture, and to imagine a different future. With her customary insight and unsparing honesty, hooks calls for a feminism free from divisive barriers but rich with rigorous debate. Hooks applies her critical analysis to the most contentious and challenging issues facing feminists today, including reproductive rights, violence, race, class, and work. ![]() Hers is a vision of a beloved community that appeals to all those committed to equality, mutual respect, and justice. In this engaging and provocative volume, bell hooks introduces a popular theory of feminism rooted in common sense and the wisdom of experience. A genuine feminist politics always brings us from bondage to freedom, from lovelessness to loving….There can be no love without justice.-from the chapter “To Love Again: The Heart of Feminism” ![]() ![]() ![]() And what better way to distract a gossip than by feeding her the scandal she desperately craves? But Daniel never expected the sharp mind and biting wit of the beautiful writer, and their desire for each other threatens even his best-laid plans.īut when Eleanor learns the truth of his deception, Daniel will do anything to prove a romance between a commoner and an earl could really last forever. What more could a scandal writer want than a secret look into the life of this devilishly handsome rake?ĭaniel has secrets, and if The Hawk's Eye gets wind of them, a man's life could be at stake. Gambling hells, phaeton races, masquerades. So when the earl himself marches into her office and invites her to experience his illicit pursuits firsthand, Eleanor is stunned. And readers of her successful gossip rag live for the exploits of her favorite subject: Daniel Balfour, the notorious Earl of Ashford. And readers of her successful gossip rag live for the exploits of her favorite subject: Daniel Balfour, the notorious Earl of Ashford. Eva Leigh's irresistible new series introduces the Wicked Quills of London: a group of bold, brilliant female writers whose spirited allure is beyond seductive. Eva Leigh's irresistible new series introduces the Wicked Quills of London: a group of bold, brilliant female writers whose spirited allure is beyond seductive. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The “perfect summer romp” (per the Washington Post) and winner of an L.A. “Great Circle” was a departure for Shipstead, whose 2012 debut, “ Seating Arrangements,” had all the “bells and smells” of High WASP: A wealthy brood tries not to unravel during their eldest daughter’s wedding on Cape Cod. All of it would serve her in the biggest challenge of her career so far: taming the once-unwieldy novel out next week. Her childhood enthusiasms were retooled into grown-up passions. She became a daredevil world traveler who reveled in her independence. Domesticating fear changed Shipstead’s life. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Our hero, Major Richard Hannay, is convalescing in a Hampshire Country House "after Loos"… the so-called big push of September / October 1915. The good news is that that almost certainly guarantees another outing for Buchan's work – a chance for me to read more of it, and hopefully, a re-assessment of its value. Tastes in books are as fickle as they are in shoes. I can't answer that, except, I guess, to say that fashions change. That lifts them from being "classics of the genre" into something much more important. So ignorant in fact, that not only was I amazed to discover that he wrote over 30 novels, 60-odd non-fiction works (including biographies of Sir Walter Scott and Oliver Cromwell) and 7 collections of short stories, but even more fascinated to realise that he was writing much earlier than I thought – that The Thirty-Nine Steps and Greenmantle were published almost contemporaneously with the events they portray. ![]() I put myself well into that ignorance camp. Let's be honest most of us only know that one from the many film versions, just about all of which take huge liberties with the original plot. Really? John Buchan? Oh yes, he wrote The Thirty-Nine Steps… and that's as far as most of us get. I'm told that Buchan is still widely read. Summary: Boys own adventure set in the First World War, that has eerie resonances today, but remains great escapist fun. ![]() ![]() ![]() Those were the things that turned me off finishing the book but I have two other problems. She is trying not to be seen as suspicious by knowing too much but "lets things slip" by being a know-it-all approximately every 3 pages, and nobody ever lets it slide, always getting suspicious that she has insider information. ![]() The main character/dialogue is straight up annoying. For example she meets up with Ryan, her late brother's best friend, who's like an older brother to her (after previously introducing 2 other bff's who will presumably have a role), he off-handedly mentions his little brother Trent, who then shows up professing his undying love for the MC, and will presumably feature more. Characters that are very close to the main character are introduced randomly and not incorporated well. ![]() It gets extremely old and even the interactions with the (2 so far) guys that aren't hitting on her are cringeworthy. Literally every guy except her "older brother" hits on the main character, asks her to be his girlfriend, 'hey babies' her, flirts with her, implies other guys are flirting with her, looks at her chest cuz her shirt is ripped, etc. I wanted to like it because it seemed like a low-stakes video game character journey where, by reincarnating, the main character has all the knowledge of the hidden ways to get more power and be a unique class in a vr mmo. ![]() ![]() Just so much brooding and self loathing and over thinking, paired with nothing actually happening. The actual story was terrible until the last 5 hours. I really had to force myself to finish this one. Please note: This is an adult fantasy series with dark elements that may be triggering, including past emotional and physical trauma, violence, adult language, and explicit romance. ![]() So, I will fight for him, and he will kill for me, and if we need to become the villains, then so be it.īecause so long as I live in this world, I won't be used again. ![]() Good thing I have a different king in my corner.īut even with the dark threat of Slade Ravinger, the other monarchs are coming for me. That's the thing when you turn against a king-everyone else turns against you. Because my wings may have been clipped, but I am not in a cage, and I'm finally free to fly from the frozen kingdoms I've been kept in. Like a phoenix caught fire, I will need to rise from the ashes and learn to wield my own power. A means to get to where he wanted to go, and I paved that path in gold." ![]() This dark adult fantasy romance is inspired by the myth of King Midas and the gold-touched woman who realizes her true worth. ![]() The Booktok hit: The Plated Prisoner series continues in audiobook four. ![]() ![]() The mature content is pretty much everything under the sun, tho it could be worse. I'll admit it took me a good hour to become comfortable listening to the book because of the names and circumstances but it was worth it. For instance, Saetan is the High Lord of Hell, yet he's an old man who walks with a cane and acts more like a grandfather. To be honest it could have been easier to just name them something else, yet since those names come with connotations, they impress upon us the dark/evil nature of these men. This is a fantasy world that has nothing to do with ours. however their names have nothing to do with their namesakes. Some of the characters have names we are familiar with. ![]() ![]() The darkness of the book comes from the world it's set in. It's very dark and very mature, and if those things are okay with you, the author will take you on a wild ride through the world she created. ![]() Three things you should know before getting this book. ![]() ![]() ![]() Look to the past and the future – Interact with different timelines using an enigmatic camera that connects parallel realities to uncover the many secrets hidden in the walls of the hotel.Hello Select your address Books Hello, Sign in. Unravel the Mystery – Worlds collide in a twisting narrative full of puzzles and conspiracies. The Best/Worst Christmas Present Ever: Wilson, Budge: 9780590714303: Books - Amazon.ca.Survive the Horrors – Scavenge for supplies while you run, hide, or fight the monsters that stalk the corridors.Explore a Grand Hotel – The Unreal Engine brings terrifyingly realistic visuals to this first-person horror experience.Solve puzzles and scavenge for anything to stop their hunt as the past, present and future collide. His investigative skills will be needed not only to uncover the truth but to survive when reality is turned upside down with his discovery of a camera that reveals different timelines, a fanatical cult, human experiments, and apparitions roaming the halls. Hoping to break the story, amateur journalist Roberto Leite Lopes travels to Santa Catarina following a tip from his friend Stephanie. ![]() ![]() Dinfina Hotel, a decadent site that is the subject of numerous rumors including mysterious disappearances and paranormal activity. ![]() ![]() ![]() Yes, books have been censored in the past Yet your letter did remind me that images have been removed from books. I will continue to delve into this issue and keep you posted on my findings. However I, like the librarian you questioned, am unaware of any authors who have agreed to having their words reconfigured to placate an individual’s disagreement with the book. ![]() Adding to that, we have numerous books some individuals want banned because of content or word usage. There are reports of librarians finding words inked out with permanent marker. Should classic literature be censored? Even if it is for kids?ĭear Reader: How painful to imagine an author’s words altered because someone found parts unsuitable! Her local librarian assured her that books in the public library were original, as written, and the librarian was unaware of altered books. She wanted to know who makes these determinations and how changes are cleared with the author. Recently a reader shared her distress in learning that some children’s books had been altered to remove “unsuitable” materials. ![]() |