712 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • Monsieur Bernard: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Reid enjoy a playful and intimate morning at the Saint Nicolas Festival, reveling in their newfound connection. Lou reflects on her last night in the attic and her decision to leave Soleil et Lune, embracing Reid as her new home. Their banter is lighthearted and flirtatious, with Lou teasing Reid about his past judgments of her, calling her a "heathen." The couple’s chemistry is palpable as they share sweet moments, like Lou licking icing off Reid’s fingers, showcasing their growing comfort and…
    • Monday 7th October 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator recounting his routine visits to Sophie’s flat after gigs on consecutive nights. Their interactions are intimate yet casual, blending physical closeness with relaxed conversation and shared meals. Despite their connection, Sophie enforces a boundary: the narrator must leave by Monday night, regardless of inconvenience. This rule sparks a playful yet honest dialogue about their differing views on relationships, desire, and the "chase." The narrator admits to valuing…
    • Monday 29th July 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator’s experience of moving out of a boat, a process that proves more cumbersome than anticipated. Communication with Bob, who instructs leaving the keys in a code-locked box, reveals a cooling of their previously friendly relationship. Additionally, the narrator encounters bureaucratic hurdles at a storage facility, where despite renting the same unit, they must complete a new customer form. These events set a tone of transition and subtle tension, reflecting the…
    • Monday 28th October 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist receiving a belated call from his agent, triggered by a viral article about a client’s disastrous comedy set. Their conversation reveals the agent’s superficial support and the protagonist’s growing disillusionment with the platitudes often exchanged in their professional relationship. Despite the agent’s insistence on staying quiet about the article, the protagonist feels detached and resigned, recognizing the performative nature of the encouragement he once…
    • Monday 27th July 2015 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens on a reflective note about the transition from the symbolic thirtieth birthday to the more settled and familiar thirty-first, marked by a lifestyle of moderate indulgences and practicalities. The narrator attends Jane’s birthday party, set in a nondescript pub chosen to accommodate a large, diverse group. The atmosphere is casual but tinged with the complexities of coordinating adult friendships and responsibilities, such as babysitting and travel logistics. This setting underscores the…
    • Monday 21st October 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator waking up to a disconcerting text from a barely known comedian, hinting at troubling online discussions involving them. Initially confused and anxious, the narrator searches online, discovering a critical article titled "RIP STAND-UP COMEDY" that harshly condemns the current state of stand-up comedy, using comedian Andy Dawson as an emblem of its decline. The article dismisses Dawson's style as uninspired and repetitive, symbolizing a broader cultural stagnation in…
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      Modraniht: Reid

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid, the protagonist, being swept into a chaotic gathering of witches in a snowy courtyard. The atmosphere is frenetic, filled with women of all ages celebrating the pagan goddess. Reid is overwhelmed by the crowd's energy and the pervasive scent of magic, feeling increasingly uneasy as he realizes these witches are here to celebrate Lou's impending death. His internal conflict is palpable—where he once would have condemned them, he now feels a hollow pit in his stomach at their…
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      Mathieu

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou plunged into freezing water after being pushed by Reid, her muscles seizing from the cold. Disoriented and struggling to see in the pitch-black depths, she grapples with Nicholina, who shares her body. The two clash as Nicholina’s panic threatens to drown them, their heavy clothing dragging them deeper. Despite their mutual hostility, they reluctantly work together to shed their cumbersome garments, but the darkness and cold continue to overwhelm them, leaving Lou desperate to…
    • Madame Labelle: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid observing the first snowfall of the year, using physical exercise to alleviate his frustration. Lou, his companion, has claimed the bed, leaving him to sleep on the floor. Their dynamic is tense yet playful, as Lou dismisses a religious book from the library as "drivel," mocking its pastoral themes. Reid, in response, reveals a hidden compartment in his room where he keeps a cherished book, *La Vie Éphémère*, a love story about warring kingdoms. Lou initially teases him,…
    • Lord, Have Mercy: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her husband attending evening Mass at Saint-Cécile, where the stifling atmosphere and tedious rituals test her patience. The Archbishop reminisces about his youthful archery skills, prompting a polite but strained exchange. Lou, bored and drowsy in her heavy wool gown, muses that staying awake would be a miracle. Her irreverent attitude contrasts sharply with the solemnity of the setting, highlighting her discomfort with religious formalities. Earlier in the day, Lou had…
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