A Myrmaid's Kiss


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A MYRMAID WITH A THIRST FOR BLOOD. A HUMAN WITH A TASTE FOR FIRE. When their worlds collide, there can be only one survivor. Eloise has been kissed by the Sea, blessed with extraordinary magic and immortality—she is now a myrmaid of Olleb-Yelfra who feasts on the blood of men at night. Jaspyr is a renowned painter in the seaside City of Kampaulo, known for breathing life and light into his works of art, but his dark past stalks him like a shadow. One fateful night, they cross paths under the stars—Eloise marks Jaspyr for dead. She’s never met a human whose blood made her so extraordinarily hungry before. He is her ultimate prey. Eloise won’t be able to stay away from him for long. She must devour this mysterious man. But Jaspyr refuses to die. And he alone wields the power to destroy her. In this dark, twisted, and sexy tale of forbidden, frenzied love, Eloise and Jaspyr must come to terms with their truest desires. How long can they survive before chaos reigns? ✩✩✩✩✩ “If you loved Twilight, then this book is for you!” –Kita, Goodreads Review & BookToker “I devoured this book! Vampires and mermaids, forbidden love, fantasy, and dark romance ... what more can you want!” –Andrea, Verified Amazon Reviewer “A Myrmaid’s Kiss is the best dark romance book I’ve ever read! The banter, the twists, the spice! It’s a love to burn the world for.” – Rose J., Goodreads and BookToker “The MC being a BLACK myrmaid… love seeing POC main characters!” –Whit B., Goodreads & BookToker “It touched my black heart and soul. I’m so hooked. 10/10, this is one of my top 5 books of this year.” –Tenasha, Goodreads & BookToker “Bello pulled an SJM and the last 100 pages—WHEW. Buckle up for that one, friends.” –Mal, Goodreads & BookToker ✩✩✩✩✩ AUTHOR’S NOTE: this is not written for a YA/young adult audience like the Belvedor Saga. 18+ recommended. If you like stories with the below themes, you’ll love this! -Dark fantasy romance with SPICE -MF (male + female) romance -ENEMIES to LOVERS -No strong language, but the story explores both dark and sexy themes best suited for adults -Epic fantasy and world-building (aka, not set in the real world whatsoever) Other books in the Olleb-Yelfra Universe: The Belvedor Saga by Ashleigh Bello Belvedor and the Four Corners Belvedor and the King’s Curse Belvedor and the Desert of Secrets Belvedor and the Trail of Fire Belvedor and the Golden Rule **A Myrmaid’s Kiss is set in the same epic fantasy world as the Belvedor Saga, although you do not need to have read the Belvedor books to fully enjoy this story.




For Freedom


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Based on interviews with the real Suzanne David, this story of World War II heroism relates how a teenage Suzanne, training to become an opera singer, is recruited as a secret courier by an organizer in the French Resistance.




Hush Girl


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While Nicki Reed is desperate to find the answers to her past, someone is desperate for her to never remember. Shortly after her father died, Nicki's nightmares started. They were soon followed by panic attacks. Suspecting her haunting dreams were related to her childhood, Nicki sought professional help, but Nicki was unable to verbalize any memories she had as a child. Bad things happened when she told secrets. When her therapist suggested she write her memories, Nicki started remembering things she had pushed far into the recesses of her mind. She started to doubt her own sanity, and when she began to see a strange woman stalking her, she couldn't be sure if that woman was real or imagined. Yet, Nicki couldn't tell anyone, until-her own family's welfare was threatened.




Four Corners Level 3 Student's Book A with Self-study CD-ROM


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Four Corners is an integrated four-skills English course for adults and young adults. Four Corners Student's Book A with Self-study CD-ROM, Level 3 is designed for low intermediate students requiring a thorough presentation of basic grammar, vocabulary, and functional language. Units 1-6 cover high-interest topics such as style, interesting lives, our world, personalities, and the environment. In Four Corners, multiple speaking activities in every lesson tied to measurable outcomes help students and teachers see the results of their learning. Additional 'Keep Talking' activities help students develop fluency. As with other levels of Four Corners, an extensive set of print and electronic course components is available to help develop students' communication and confidence.




Army of God


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THE BIBLE TELLS THE STORY OF NOAH'S ARK . . . THIS IS THE STORY OF THE PEOPLE WHO LIVED IT. A plot by a rival to kill Noah and his family is thwarted by a beautiful young woman, who joins them as they flee the ancient Biblical city of Eden. Meanwhile, the author of the plot wrests control of the city from Noah's father and succeeds in turning the hearts of its citizens away from God. One year later, the Lord reveals His plan to destroy the earth by flood and commands Noah to build an ark. Only the news is met with skepticism and opposition from members of his own family. Eventually, word of the ark reaches Eden, prompting the rival to send an army of five thousand men to destroy it. However, Noah has an army of his own. Action, adventure, and suspense combine with the Biblical account of Noah's Ark to create a heart-pounding page-turner that will stay with you long after the flood waters have receded.




Never Waste Tears


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The novel tells the stories of two families who struggle to rebuild their lives and follow their dreams in Kansas after the Civil War.




Edgar Allan Poe


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The Words of Selves


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In this extended meditation on the language of the self within contemporary social politics, the author ponders the question: What does it matter what you say about yourself? She studies why the requirement to be a something-or-other should be so hard to satisfy in a manner that rings true in the ears of its own subject.




20 Things We'd Tell Our Twentysomething Selves


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Foster good habits. Press into pain. Never, ever get another perm. Despite what many think, our twenties aren’t that dead space between youth and real life. Done right, they can be among our most important years. In 20 Things We’d Tell Our 20-Something Selves, college professors Peter and Kelli Worrall look back on it all—the good, the bad, and the miserable—to give you the best of what they’ve learned. With humility, warmth, and brilliant storytelling, they invite you not only into their wisdom but into their lives, sharing about faith, marriage, drawn-out adoptions, dark nights of the soul, and the God who’s in it all. 20 Things is more than a list of advice; it’s a book that can change your life. Let the trend of your twenties be sowing wisdom, and who knows what the rest of life will bring? Includes action steps, discussion questions, and ideas for further reading at the end of each chapter.




The Story Peddler


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*** WINNER: ACFW Carol Award *** *** WINNER: Alliance Award: Readers' Choice *** *** WINNER: Realm Award: Book of the Year 2019 *** *** WINNER: Realm Award: Young Adult *** Selling stories is a deadly business. Tanwen doesn't just tell stories--she weaves them into crystallized sculptures that sell for more than a few bits. But the only way to escape the control of her cruel mentor and claw her way from poverty is to set her sights on something grander: becoming Royal Storyteller to the king. During her final story peddling tour, a tale of treason spills from her hands, threatening the king himself. Tanwen goes from peddler to prey as the king's guard hunts her down . . . and they're not known for their mercy. As Tanwen flees for her life, she unearths long-buried secrets and discovers she's not the only outlaw in the empire. There's a rebel group of weavers . . . and they're after her too.