712 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • Friday 26th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator returning to a storage facility, exchanging no pleasantries with a blue-haired man who hands over the keys to a rented unit. Reflecting on the sparse belongings inside, the narrator imagines the life of the owner, noting the simplicity and minimalism of the items stored. This moment of introspection leads to a practical realization: all possessions fit neatly into a large taxi, negating the need for a van. The scene sets a tone of transition and minimalism, framing the…
    • Friday 31st January 2020 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid childhood memory where the narrator recalls an intense fascination with weddings, imagining herself as a bride every Saturday, complete with a white dress and a lace curtain veil. This ritual, fueled by family stories and cultural expectations, sparks her curiosity about the origins of her desire for marriage and why it eventually faded. The narrative introduces a backdrop of strong familial monogamy, highlighting generations of long-lasting marriages, including her own…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, the narrative centers around a significant outdoor training session involving Nesta, Cassian, and Gwyn. Nesta struggles with her nerves as they prepare for a lesson in grounding and meditation, emphasizing the importance of mental discipline. Cassian offers reassurance, while Gwyn, the newest participant, exhibits a mixture of apprehension and curiosity. Gwyn’s appearance and demeanor highlight her unfamiliarity with such practices, yet her willingness to learn signifies her desire for…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Cassian reflecting on his usual excitement for Winter Solstice, a time traditionally filled with family gatherings, drinking, and playful snowball fights. However, this year, the holiday feels different for him, stirring feelings of unease and internal conflict. Despite the festive decorations in the Court of Nightmares, Cassian’s thoughts are consumed by the underlying tensions and dangerous political landscape surrounding them. The celebration, which typically symbolizes joy and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Elide Lochan faces a harrowing confrontation with a monstrous creature born from dark nightmares in a dense forest clearing. The creature, towering and predatory, threatens her with deadly intent, its claws and teeth ready to strike. Despite her fear, Elide recognizes that she must rely on her wit and resourcefulness to survive. She observes its unsettling, human-like eyes and senses the terrible mind behind its monstrous form. Her immediate goal is to avoid death while understanding the creature's…
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      Chapter 42

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a visceral depiction of death, emphasizing its painful and corrupting nature. Manon Blackbeak, wounded and disoriented, experiences death’s scent—salt, blood, rot—highlighting her proximity to mortality. Her physical pain and the darkness enveloping her symbolize both her literal injury and her metaphorical entrapment. The narrative suggests that death is a realm of suffering, contradicting the ancient promises of healing. Manon’s visceral rejection of death underscores her…
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      Chapter Nine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Celaena struggles to concentrate during her training with the Master, haunted by Ansel's accusation that she is spoiled and selfish. Distracted, she nearly misses an asp creeping toward her during their rooftop session. The Master senses her turmoil and encourages her to speak, but Celaena hesitates, feeling her conflict with Ansel is too trivial for his attention. As they sit in silence, the weight of her unspoken fears grows, culminating in her admission that she is terrified to return home because…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Grayson, along with Gigi and Savannah, examines a puzzle box in Colin’s old room, with Grayson privately confident he can solve it. Gigi notices his focused expression and teases him about his "hamster wheel" of thoughts, while Grayson maintains his usual composed demeanor. He suggests re-examining the box for clues, though he already suspects the solution lies elsewhere—likely connected to his father’s hidden system involving a safe-deposit key. The tension rises as Kimberly Wright, Colin’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Ser­pent & Dove is a ​YA fan­ta­sy romance​ set in a rich­ly imag­ined, witch-filled ver­sion of 19th-cen­tu­ry France (Belle Époque inspired). The sto­ry fol­lows: ​Louise “Lou” Le Blanc: A snarky, irrev­er­ent witch hid­ing from her past and the Church’s witch hunters. ​Reid Dig­gory: A rigid, devout Chas­seur (witch hunter) sworn to erad­i­cate mag­ic. After a chaot­ic encounter, Lou and Reid are forced into a ​mar­riage of con­ve­nience, spark­ing…
    • Beating a Dead Witch: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid stands in the aftermath of a violent confrontation, surrounded by the wreckage of his room and the corpse of a witch. The scene is marked by blood, destruction, and the lingering stench of magic. Despite his hatred for witches, Reid is haunted by thoughts of Lou, the witch he once loved, whose absence leaves him feeling empty. He struggles to reconcile his duty as a Chasseur—a witch hunter—with his unresolved emotions, refusing to acknowledge the depth of his attachment to her. Ansel confronts…
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