716 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • Consummation: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou arrives at Cathédral Saint-Cécile d’Cesarine with her new husband, Captain Diggory, a Chasseur whose tense demeanor reveals his discomfort with their marriage. The cathedral’s imposing architecture and the Chasseurs’ shocked reactions to Lou’s presence set the stage for the chapter’s tension. When questioned about her identity, Diggory reluctantly introduces her as his wife, his clenched teeth hinting at his inner conflict. Lou, ever mischievous, winks at a Chasseur, provoking her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The spell­bind­ing con­clu­sion to Ser­pent & Dove tril­o­gy. Lou and Reid have risked every­thing to build a life together—but ene­mies old and new gath­er around them. Morgane’s shad­ow looms large, and an ancient evil stirs. With mag­ic surg­ing out of con­trol and loy­al­ty test­ed at every turn, Lou and Reid must decide what they’re will­ing to sac­ri­fice to save those they love… and the…
    • Sticks and Stones Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Reid Diggory, a determined and angry Chasseur captain, as he races through a misty northern forest, driven by fragmented memories and a burning desire to reclaim his stolen knife, Balisarda. He recalls a past mission under Captain Blanchart, who suspected melusines in the area, and dismisses the claims of a freckled witch who insists she is his wife. Reid’s thoughts are chaotic, filled with images of bloodstained snow, lavender hair, and a demonic tree that consumed his weapon. His…
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      Scene 1. II.

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      by LovelyMay Scene 1. II. in Cyrano de Bergerac immerses the audience in the bustling energy of a Parisian theater, filled with the social elite. The theater is alive with a mixture of the city’s finest nobility, poets, and curious onlookers, each person contributing to the collective buzz of anticipation. Christian de Neuvillette, newly introduced to this world, finds himself distracted by the spectacle around him, but his attention is firmly focused on one individual—Roxane. His admiration for her runs deep,…
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      Scene 5. V.

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      by LovelyMay Scene 5. V. in Cyrano de Bergerac marks a deeply emotional and reflective moment for the characters, where Roxane waits outside a convent, expecting Cyrano’s arrival. The backdrop of autumn provides a poignant metaphor for themes of change, loss, and the passage of time. As Roxane waits, she reflects on the calm beauty of the season, contrasting it with the liveliness of spring, symbolizing her own journey through grief and acceptance. This scene underscores the emotional weight of her waiting,…
    • Chapter 29: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 29: Bridget feels the weight of her royal responsibilities growing as she strives to balance her public life with the increasingly complex nature of her secret relationship with Rhys. Following a successful goodwill tour, Bridget’s reputation in Athenberg continues to soar, further elevating her stature among the citizens. However, this growing public adoration contrasts sharply with the decline in the approval ratings of the Speaker, Erhall, who has become increasingly unpopular. Despite the…
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      Chapter 6

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6 delves deep into Evelyn’s challenging upbringing, where her mother, a chorus girl who had emigrated from Cuba at a young age, played a central role in shaping her early life. Evelyn, unaware of her mother's full history, later realized that the term "chorus girl" was often a euphemism for something much darker. Her mother’s death when Evelyn was only eleven left a lasting emotional scar. The innocence of her childhood was abruptly cut short as she inherited adult burdens, such as conveying…
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      Chapter 38

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 38 delves deeper into Evelyn’s emotional landscape as she reflects on the complexities of her relationships, particularly with Celia, and the insecurities that arise with the passage of time. As Evelyn recalls the tension-filled moments with Celia, she admits that she never directly confronted her partner about the hurtful words. Instead, her response was often to retreat, to avoid conflict, and to use her beauty as a way to diffuse the situation. She knew the power her physical appearance…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin ABOUT THE AUTHOR TAYLOR JENKINS REID lives in Los Angeles and is the acclaimed author of One True Loves, Maybe in Another Life, After I Do, and Forever, Interrupted. Her novels have been named best books of summer by People, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, InStyle, Good Housekeeping, USA Today, Us Weekly, Parade, PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Bustle, Brit + Co, Goodreads, and others. To learn more, visit TaylorJenkinsReid.com. MEET THE AUTHORS, WATCH VIDEOS AND MORE…
    • Chapter 17: Resistance and Survival Under Nazi Occupation Cover
      by Denzelle Chapter Seventeen deepens the harrowing reality of mid-June 1941, as Vianne and Isabelle navigate their distinct but equally perilous journeys under Nazi occupation. Vianne’s life takes a devastating turn when the Gestapo, accompanied by the French collaborator Paul, storms her school to arrest Monsieur Paretsky on accusations of spreading anti-German propaganda. Her brave but futile attempt to intervene results in suspicion being cast upon her, leading to her abrupt dismissal. The loss of her job, her…
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