712 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou wakes in the attic of the Soleil et Lune theater, disoriented and in pain from her injuries—a broken nose and swollen fingers—sustained the previous night. The noise from the matinee performance below reminds her of the urgency to relieve herself, but her bloodstained dress and battered face complicate her plans. She attempts to disguise herself with a hat and spectacles from the costume racks, though her injuries make changing impossible. Concern for her friend Coco lingers, but Lou focuses on her…
    • La Forêt des Yeux: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his companions—Lou, Ansel, Beau, and the injured Coco—taking cover behind a temple altar as arrows rain down. Morgane, a powerful witch, deflects most attacks but is struck in the leg. Coco weakly directs the group toward a hidden exit, and Reid seizes the moment to retrieve Madame Labelle’s body amid the chaos. Despite being pursued by arrows and fire, Reid carries her into the temple, determined to save her, even as pain from his own wound flares. The group races…
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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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      Scene 2. III.

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      by LovelyMay Scene 2. III. in Cyrano de Bergerac brings a delightful yet emotional moment as it takes place in Ragueneau's bakery, filled with both warmth and literary passion. Ragueneau, a baker by trade, is deeply invested in literature, and this is revealed when two children come into the shop asking for three pies. As he prepares the order, his distress over using his precious poetry bags as packaging highlights his deep attachment to his written works. Each bag, containing poems that reflect his love for the art,…
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      Chapter 2: Rhys

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2: Rhys PRINCESS BRIDGET VON ASCHEBERG OF ELDORRA WOULD BE THE DEATHof me. If not literal death, then the death of my patience and sanity.Of that, I was certain, and we’d only been working together for two weeks. I’d never had a client who infuriated me as much as she did.Sure, she was beautiful (not a good thing when you were in my position) and charming (to everyone except me), but she was also a royal pain in my ass. When I said “right,” she went left; when I said “leave,” she…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 35: Rhys As anticipated, Prince Nikolai and Sabrina's wedding was nothing short of chaos. Roads were blocked off, helicopters hovered overhead capturing aerial footage of the grand procession, and the streets were packed with eager onlookers hoping to catch a glimpse of the fairytale come to life. Reporters from around the world clamored to cover every detail, from Sabrina's wedding dress train to the glamorous guest list. Only a select few journalists from Eldorra's national media were permitted…
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 opens with the protagonist recalling the troubling cycle of violence and reconciliation in her marriage. Don hits her once, apologizes, and she convinces herself it won't happen again, but when she expresses doubt about having a family, it happens again. She tries to justify his actions, believing that maybe it was her fault for not communicating clearly. The next day, Don brings flowers, gets down on his knees, and apologizes, but the cycle continues. The protagonist, caught between conflicting…
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      Chapter 44

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 44 unfolds on Harry’s forty-fifth birthday, a day that marks a quieter, more reflective celebration than one might expect. Instead of a lavish party or an extravagant night out, Harry simply wants to spend the day with those closest to him, seeking the comfort of family without the trappings of formality. His request is straightforward, reflecting his desire for peace and simplicity, something many of us crave as we grow older. In response, Evelyn, Celia, and John devise a plan to celebrate in a…
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      23. The Shell

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Shell, set in 1965, is a pivotal chapter in Kya Clark’s journey of self-discovery and emotional complexity. The evening before her much-anticipated date with Chase, Kya struggles to concentrate as her mind swirls with both excitement and apprehension. Restlessness takes hold of her, and she finds herself wandering alone into the quiet marshlands under the glow of the moon. In this sacred, secluded place, she dances, letting her movements flow freely as a way to express the yearning for intimacy and…
    • Chapter 26: Confronting the Nightingale’s Legacy Cover
      by Denzelle Nightingale's legacy takes center stage in Chapter Twenty-Six of the novel, exploring the protagonist’s complex relationship with her past against the serene backdrop of the Oregon Coast. On a beautiful spring morning, she is unexpectedly confronted with an invitation that stirs deeply buried emotions and memories. This invitation, a relic from another time, arrives in the form of a request to attend the AFEES reunion in Paris, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the war. The event is…
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