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Fallen Angels/ Rafe's Heart

Author : Cindy Gengler

Publisher :

Page : 356 pages

File Size : 19,57 MB

Release : 2002-11-01

Category : Male friendship

ISBN : 9780972234979

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The Man? Taught from the cradle that love was nothing more than a betrayal of oneself, Rafe Fahlan locked away his heart behind a wall of contempt and control. Surrounded by his friends, heexisted alone. Alone and encased in ice that nothing could melt. Until she came ? The Woman? Being in charge was something security expert, Montgomery Sinclair excelled at. Staying in control of every situation was a matter of pride. She had learned the hard way the cruel price of desire. A price she had vowed to never pay again. Resolved to live without the heat of passion, she planned her life with ruthless determination. A simple plan that settled in smoldering ashes at her feet the second her eyes met his ? The Fallen Angels? Three men brought together by fate, held together by blood, their lives forever changed by the twisted hungers of a single woman. They exist in shadows, forced to accept a dark gift they never sought, a consuming need they never imagined. Damned to wander eternally, they battle enemies both human and demon alike searching for the things they crave the most . . . revenge ? honor ? absolution ? love.



The Vampire Archives

Author : Otto Penzler

Publisher : Vintage Crime/Black Lizard

Page : 1058 pages

File Size : 12,78 MB

Release : 2009-09-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0307473899

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The Vampire Archives is the biggest, hungriest, undeadliest collection of vampire stories, as well as the most comprehensive bibliography of vampire fiction ever assembled. Dark, stormy, and delicious, once it sinks its teeth into you there’s no escape. Vampires! Whether imagined by Bram Stoker or Anne Rice, they are part of the human lexicon and as old as blood itself. They are your neighbors, your friends, and they are always lurking. Now Otto Penzler—editor of the bestselling Black Lizard Big Book of Pulps—has compiled the darkest, the scariest, and by far the most evil collection of vampire stories ever. With over eighty stories, including the works of Stephen King and D. H. Lawrence, alongside Lord Byron and Tanith Lee, not to mention Edgar Allan Poe and Harlan Ellison, The Vampire Archives will drive a stake through the heart of any other collection out there. Other contributors include: Arthur Conan Doyle • Ray Bradbury • Ambrose Bierce • H. P. Lovecraft • Harlan Ellison • Roger Zelazny • Robert Bloch • Clive Barker



Stealing a Bit of Heaven

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Publisher : Amber Carlton

Page : 187 pages

File Size : 33,19 MB

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ISBN : 1595780947

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Fallen

Author : Deborah Cooke

Publisher : Deborah A. Cooke

Page : 448 pages

File Size : 42,24 MB

Release : 2013-10-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1927477298

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At the end of the 21st century, the future of humanity hangs in the balance, caught between the radioactive waste of a half century of nuclear wars and the repressive authority of the Republic. Angels sacrifice their wings to join a secret fraternity of freedom fighters, risking classification as mutants and consignment to the Republic's slave dens. Each warrior is a volunteer, but no angel anticipates the full cost of his fall. The eyes of the Republic are everywhere... Lilia Desjardins has never played by the rules and she isn't about to start when her estranged husbandÕs death is declared an accident. Lilia knows Gid better than that, and if anyone is owed justice, it's the most decent man she's ever known. She leaves all she knows to risk the dark heart of the RepublicÑonly to find that she herself has been targeted by forces unknown and that her deepest secret has not only been uncovered but will be used against her.Ê Adam Montgomery will do anything to complete his earthly mission and return to the existence he knows, even if he has to seduce the enigmatic Lilia Desjardins. But when his contact is murdered and he must rely upon LiliaÕs silence to save him from the slave dens, Adam knows that his wings might be only his first sacrifice.Ê As danger and intrigue surround them, Lilia and Adam realize they must work togetherÑbody, mind and soulÑin order to save the world. apocalyptic, fallen angel hero, dystopia, urban fantasy romance, romantic suspense, cop hero, rebel, female sleuth, paranormal romance, disguise



The New Orleans of Fiction

Author : James A. Kaser

Publisher : Scarecrow Press

Page : 426 pages

File Size : 45,30 MB

Release : 2014-07-29

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 0810892049

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The importance of New Orleans in American culture has made the city's place in the American imagination a crucial topic for literary scholars and cultural historians. While databases of bibliographical information on New Orleans-centered fiction are available, they are of little use to scholars researching works written before the 1980s. In The New Orleans of Fiction: A Research Guide, James A. Kaser provides detailed synopses for more than 500 works of fiction significantly set in New Orleans and published between 1836 and 1980. The synopses include plot summaries, names of major characters, and an indication of physical settings. An appendix provides bibliographical information for works dating from 1981 well into the 21st century, while a biographical section provides basic information about the authors, some of whom are obscure and would be difficult to find in other sources. Written to assist researchers in locating works of fiction for analysis, the plot summaries highlight ways in which the works touch on major aspects of social history and cultural studies (i.e., class, ethnicity, gender, immigrant experience, and race). The book is also a useful reader advisory tool for librarians and readers who want to identify materials for leisure reading, particularly since genre, juvenile, and young adult fiction—as well as literary fiction—are included.



Guardian

Author : Deborah Cooke

Publisher : Deborah A. Cooke

Page : 442 pages

File Size : 20,94 MB

Release : 2013-10-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1927477301

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At the end of the 21st century, the future of humanity hangs in the balance, caught between the radioactive waste of a half century of nuclear wars and the repressive authority of the Republic. Angels sacrifice their wings to join a secret fraternity of freedom fighters, risking classification as mutants and consignment to the Republic's slave dens. Each warrior is a volunteer, but no angel anticipates the full cost of his fall. The eyes of the Republic are everywhere. Delilah Desjardins knows she is fated to become the new Oracle of the RepublicÑeven if unseen enemies will murder her to prevent that from happening. When her former haven is destroyed and she finds herself on the run, Delilah doesnÕt know where to turn.Ê Rafe is a fallen angel, charged with protecting Delilah and ensuring she meets her destinyÑeven if she doesnÕt believe heÕs only there to help. The powerful attraction between them makes Delilah doubt her ability to resist RafeÕs charmÑand the price she could pay for pleasure. She flees RafeÕs protection, but that only sets assassins on her trail. As Rafe races to save Delilah, he knows he isnÕt just saving her for the good of the RepublicÑheÕs saving her for himself. apocalyptic, fallen angel hero, paranormal romance, fantasy romance, urban fantasy, action adventure, dystopia, romantic suspense, guardian



The Black Reckoning

Author : John Stephens

Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers

Page : 434 pages

File Size : 24,81 MB

Release : 2015-04-07

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 037589957X

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The final book in the bestselling Books of Beginning trilogy that began with The Emerald Atlas, which the New York Times called “a new Narnia for the tween set.” The adventures of siblings Kate, Michael, and Emma come to a stunning conclusion when they must find the last Book of Beginning—the Book of Death—before the Dire Magnus does, for when all three books are united, their combined power will be unstoppable. Soon Emma is on a journey to places both worldly and otherworldly, confronting terrifying monsters and ghosts, and what is darkest within herself. As the fabric of time begins to fray, she becomes the final piece of an extraordinary puzzle. Only if she can master the powers of this most dangerous book will she, Kate, and Michael be able to save the world from the dramatic, deadly final confrontation between magical and ordinary people that the Dire Magnus has in store.



Petals in the Storm

Author : Mary Jo Putney

Publisher : Pandamax Press

Page : 390 pages

File Size : 45,53 MB

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Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Love and betrayal... A cool master of sensuality, Rafael Whitbourne, the Duke of Candover, earned his rakish reputation in the silken boudoirs of London’s highborn ladies, never giving away his hand or his heart. Then a vital mission for his government takes Rafe to Paris to work with the Countess Madga Janos, “the most beautiful spy in Europe.” He is appalled to discover that the smoky eyed temptress is no Hungarian countess, but the deceitful doxie who betrayed him a dozen years earlier—the only woman he ever loved, and the only one he’s ever despised. Margot Ashton wants nothing more than to walk away from her turbulent past and the mesmerizing man who ruined her life. But patriotism binds them together in a shadowland of intrigue where a diabolical plot may plunge a continent back into war—and a whirlwind of passion sweeps Margot and Rafe into a shattering passion that cannot be denied. *Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Certificate of Excellence "Mary Jo Putney is a consummate storyteller whose deep understanding of human emotions shines through in all her work. Petals in the Storm is simply another of her miraculous romances—the kind that stir the heart and mind. Storytelling at its best." —Romantic Times Magazine "Petals in the Storm is a stunning tour-de-force; a moving testament to the resilience of the human spirit and its ability to emerge from the fires of hell stronger and wiser than before. The protagonists are riveting characters with a tempestuous relationship played out against a mesmerizing backdrop of intrigue. Congratulations to Mary Jo Putney for another winner." —Affaire de Coeur The Fallen Angels series: Book 1: Thunder & Roses Book 2: Dancing on the Wind Book 3: Petals in the Storm Book 4: Angel Rogue Book 5: Shattered Rainbows Book 6: River of Fire Book 7: One Perfect Rose



White Heart of Justice

Author : Jill Archer

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 20,35 MB

Release : 2014-05-27

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0698139674

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Since Lucifer claimed victory at Armageddon, demons, angels, and humans have coexisted in uneasy harmony. Those with waning magic are trained to maintain peace and order. But hostilities are never far from erupting… After years of denying her abilities, Noon Onyx, the first woman in history to wield waning magic, has embraced her power. She’s won the right to compete in the prestigious Laurel Crown Race—an event that will not only earn her the respect of her peers but also, if she wins, the right to control her future. However, Noon’s task is nearly impossible: retrieve the White Heart of Justice, a mythical sword that disappeared hundreds of years ago. The sword is rumored to be hidden in a dangerous region of Halja that she is unlikely to return from. But Noon’s life isn’t the only thing hanging in the balance. The sword holds an awesome power that, in the wrong hands, could reboot the apocalypse—and Noon is the only one who can prevent Armageddon from starting again…



Angel's Inferno

Author : William Hjortsberg

Publisher : Open Road Media

Page : 364 pages

File Size : 16,46 MB

Release : 2021-08-03

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1504067177

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A 1950s amnesiac and hard-boiled detective sets out for revenge in this blend of mystery, supernatural horror, and metaphysical fiction. Private investigator Harry Angel is in a jam. Handcuffed in his apartment along with the cops and a corpse, he stands accused of violently murdering three people. The good news is he knows who did it. But in order to exonerate himself, Harry must first make his escape—and figure out his own identity. With the authorities hot on his heels, Harry travels from New York and Boston to Paris and the Vatican in search of an elusive stage magician. Eventually piecing together his mysterious past, he descends into the dark world of the occult. And very soon he will have vengeance upon the devil himself . . . A terrifying thriller, Angel’s Inferno is the long-awaited follow-up to the Edgar Award–nominated noir suspense novel Falling Angel, the basis of the film Angel Heart. Praise for Falling Angel “Terrific . . . One of a kind . . . I’ve never read anything remotely like it.” —Stephen King “A chilling homage to the hard-boiled detective novel of the Raymond Chandler school.” —The New York Times “A near perfect book . . . Not since Psycho changed the bathing habits of thousands has a novelist so completely turned conceptions inside out.” —Los Angeles Times