712 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • Blood & Honey Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Blood & Hon­ey is the ​sec­ond book​ in the Ser­pent & Dove tril­o­gy, a ​YA fan­ta­sy romance​ series set in a rich­ly imag­ined, witch-filled ver­sion of 19th-cen­tu­ry France. The sto­ry con­tin­ues the tumul­tuous jour­ney of ​Louise “Lou” Le Blanc, a fiery witch, and ​Reid Dig­gory, a devout Chas­seur (witch hunter), whose forced mar­riage in Book 1 (Ser­pent & Dove) upend­ed both their lives. As war between witch­es…
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      Oblivion: Lou

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou awakens disoriented, feeling the throbbing pain in her throat and the movement of the floor beneath her. Ansel’s voice cuts through her haze, urging her to wake as chaos erupts around them—a witch’s laughter, crashing debris, and Reid’s desperate struggle. Lou realizes Reid is losing the fight, weakened by an incomplete antidote. The room is in ruins, and the witch toys with Reid, exploiting his sluggish movements. Despite her own dizziness and weakness, Lou knows she must intervene to save…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts a brutal and surreal struggle between Lou and Nicholina, set against a backdrop of swirling, chaotic waters and fragmented memories. As Lou grapples with Nicholina, she realizes the only way to defeat her is by drowning her in overwhelming emotion rather than physical force. The currents around them carry flashes of past events—faces, landscapes, and sensations—that disorient Lou while she fights to maintain control. Nicholina, feral and relentless, attacks with teeth and claws,…
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      As We Started

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou reflecting on Reid's terror as she faces her mother, Morgane, alone. Despite the chaos, Lou finds resolve in the belief that this confrontation must remain between her and Morgane. Célie, unexpectedly, becomes a symbol of hope as blood witches assist her, challenging Morgane's cruelty. Lou's internal monologue reveals her determination to end the cycle of fear and suffering, drawing strength from her allies' love and shared losses. The scene sets the stage for a final, personal…
    • Chapter VII — Frivolous Cupid Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII unfolds with a storm of unintended consequences stirred by Duke Deodonato’s well-meaning but overzealous decree. Believing in the virtues of matrimony as a stabilizing force, the Duke orders all unmarried men over twenty-one to wed within three weeks. What begins as a social reform soon spirals into chaos. Women, interpreting the Duke’s public declarations as a sign that he will marry one of them himself, begin to refuse all proposals. This unintended collective standoff delays the entire…
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      Scene 4. IX.

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      by LovelyMay Scene 4. IX. in Cyrano de Bergerac delves deeply into Roxane's love for Christian, showing that it is not based on the superficial attributes that he feared but rather on a deeper, more authentic connection. Christian, filled with insecurities about his physical appearance and wit, seeks reassurance from Roxane, longing for her love to be rooted in his true self, not just the external qualities he believes define him. Roxane, with deep conviction, reassures him that her love transcends these surface…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 26: Bridget MY GRANDFATHER WANTED TO KNOW HOW MY DATE WITH STEFFAN went. That was right. The reason the king summoned me to his office immediately after I returned to the palace was so I could give him a detailed breakdown of my first date with the future Duke of Holstein—and potential future Prince Consort. He did also apologize for not including me in the “emergency” tax reform meeting, which Erhall called at the last minute. I was convinced Erhall did so knowing I wouldn’t be able to…
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      Chapter 3

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3 begins with Monique waking up ahead of her alarm, the quiet stillness of the early morning providing a brief moment of solitude before the rush of the day begins. She checks her emails, quickly scanning through messages until one from her boss, Frankie, demands her attention. The subject line, “KEEP ME UPDATED,” in bold caps, feels like a command, reminding Monique of the pressure she’s under. As she prepares for the day ahead, Monique finds herself balancing a mix of emotions—confidence,…
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      Chapter 35

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 35 stretched on into the early hours, and I could hardly break free from the captivating grip of Evelyn's story. As I listened to her talk—her voice weaving through moments of triumph, regret, and raw honesty—I found myself less concerned about my own life. In fact, I relished the distraction; being wrapped up in the intensity of her past and the complications she carried meant that I didn't have to confront the dull reality of my own. Her words became a temporary refuge, a safe place from the…
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      Evelyn and Me

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Evelyn and Me marks the culmination of a journey I never expected to take. When I first agreed to help the legendary Evelyn Hugo with her memoirs, I couldn’t have known how deeply it would affect me. Her death earlier this year, while we were still in the middle of compiling her life’s story, left me with a sense of unfinished business but also a profound realization. Reflecting on the time I spent with her, I can see that it was filled with moments that were as complex and multifaceted as Evelyn…
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