712 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


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      Our Story

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou awakening in a disoriented state, feeling the lingering effects of poison and the cold hardness of stone beneath her. She gradually realizes that Jean Luc has betrayed them, leading to their imprisonment with the looming threat of execution at sunset. Panic sets in as she searches for Reid and Beau, discovering Reid unconscious beside her in a wooden-barred cage. The setting is not a dungeon but the council room of Chasseur Tower, now adorned with their portraits, adding to the…
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      All Seven of Us

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou narrating how their plan unfolded as intended. Reid Diggory and his wife, the heiress of La Dame des Sorcières, are discovered lifeless on the floor by a hook-nosed sailor. Jean Luc, a Chasseur captain, takes credit for capturing them, boasting of his prowess and motivation—hinting at reclaiming something taken from him. Célie Tremblay, daughter of a viscount, is introduced as a vigilante who pursued the couple. Jean Luc manipulates the sailors' perceptions, portraying her as…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou, Reid, and their companions arriving at Cesarine’s waters, where tension is palpable. Jean Luc, gripping the helm tightly, warns of impending danger, setting a foreboding tone. Lou reflects on her complicated relationship with Reid, who remains emotionally conflicted but has shown moments of vulnerability, such as confessing she makes him feel "whole." Despite the uncertainty, Lou clings to these small gestures of connection, even as the group prepares for a perilous mission.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid finds temporary refuge in a cramped, musty cabin aboard a ship, where he attempts to distract himself from his turmoil by focusing on mundane tasks like preparing a meager meal. Despite his efforts, his physical hunger remains unsatisfied, mirroring his emotional unrest. His thoughts spiral back to a woman he both resents and desires, haunted by her accusations of his involvement with witches and murder. The internal conflict is palpable as he grapples with guilt, self-loathing, and an unshakable…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her companions resurfacing to find Beau, Célie, and Jean Luc waiting in a fishing boat. Despite initial skepticism about the boat's ability to reach Cesarine in time to save Madame Labelle, Beau reassures them of his sailing skills. The group grapples with the urgency of their mission and the looming threat of Auguste's trap, while Lou wrestles with her newfound powers as La Dame des Sorcières, sensing a shift in her magical connection to the world around her. Lou…
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      Holy Men

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid experiencing a disorienting shift in reality after drinking from an iron chalice, transporting him and his companions, Lou and Coco, into a courtroom within a cathedral. The setting is familiar to Reid, who recalls guarding these halls during trials for crimes related to witchcraft. The atmosphere is tense, with beeswax candles casting flickering light and stained-glass windows obscured by curtains. Reid reflects on the harsh fate of those accused of sympathizing with witches,…
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      The Rift

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her companions arriving at a mist-shrouded path near the water’s edge, uncertain whether the area is still guarded after Constantin’s death. Lou suggests that Beau, Célie, and Jean Luc stay behind for safety, while she and Coco proceed with the ring they’ve stolen. Reid unexpectedly intervenes, distrustful of their intentions and insisting on accompanying them. Tensions rise as Coco and Reid exchange sharp words, highlighting their fragile alliance, but they eventually…
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      The Hangover

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid suffering from a severe hangover after a night of heavy drinking with his companions. He vows never to drink again as he struggles with nausea and headaches, while the horses' behavior adds to his discomfort. Inside the inn, the group is packing sluggishly, except for Célie and Coco, who are energetic and curious about the previous night's events. Célie loudly demands details about the whiskey and truth or dare game, much to the annoyance of the hungover group, particularly…
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      Truth or Dare

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her companions returning to L’Eau Mélancolique after a mission to Chateau le Blanc. Exhausted, Célie falls asleep on her horse and tumbles into the mud, prompting the group to stop at an inn for rest. Jean Luc secures two rooms, and the women settle into one while the men take the other. Célie and Coco immediately collapse onto the bed, too tired to eat, while Lou remains awake, eager for the food Jean Luc promises to bring. The scene highlights the group’s fatigue and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his group confronting Manon, who blocks their escape with a chillingly blank expression. Lou attempts to diffuse the tension with forced humor, but the situation escalates when Manon reveals she has alerted others to their presence. Panicked, Lou drags Manon into the stairwell, where the group debates escape strategies. Reid and Jean Luc advocate for fighting their way out, while Lou and Coco search for alternatives, ultimately settling on climbing out through a window…
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