712 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


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      Chapter Eight

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Eight, Celaena Sardothien engages in a lighthearted moment with her friend Ansel, applying makeup for Ansel's birthday and Midsummer Eve celebration. Their banter reveals Celaena's fondness for cosmetics, which she considers both practical for her work as an assassin and enjoyable. The playful exchange underscores their growing friendship, a rarity for Celaena, who reflects on her impending departure from the desert fortress and her reluctance to leave Ansel behind. The chapter highlights…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jameson and Avery rush to the stone garden’s sundial, their focus on finding a second key to secure an advantage in the high-stakes game they’re playing. Jameson remains vigilant, aware that rivals like Branford could be lurking nearby. The discovery of two keys would not only help him win but also protect a personal secret, creating a potential stalemate if Branford uncovers compromising information. The urgency is palpable as Jameson prioritizes securing the key above all else, demonstrating his…
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      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…
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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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