712 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • Tower of Dawn Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In the next install­ment of the Throne of Glass series, fol­low Chaol West­fall on a sweep­ing jour­ney of dis­cov­ery and heal­ing. While Aelin’s sto­ry takes her east, Chaol and Nes­ryn trav­el south to the leg­endary Torre Cesme in Anti­ca. There, they seek allies for the war loom­ing on the horizon—and heal­ing for the wounds Chaol has suf­fered. But what they find in the south­ern…
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      To the Reader

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      by LovelyMay To the Reader, in Chapter 2 of "Worldly Ways and Byways," the author reflects on a past diplomatic custom known as the Pele Mele, a practice meant to resolve the constant disputes over precedence among courtiers and diplomats. This system, likely conceived by an overburdened Master of Ceremonies, sought to nullify rank and eliminate the usual formalities of social gatherings, creating an environment where one's position at an event was determined by wit or chance rather than status. The Pele Mele resulted…
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    • Thursday 8th August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter from *Thursday 8th August 2019*, the protagonist endures a grueling workout session led by Kelly, who emphasizes the importance of motivation to push through physical and mental barriers. Kelly encourages envisioning a compelling personal image or dream to maintain commitment, despite fatigue or cravings. She shares her own motivating scenario involving a past relationship and challenges the protagonist, Andy, to find a similarly powerful vision to sustain his fitness journey. This…
    • Thursday 22nd August 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator, Andy, being abruptly awakened by Morris, who urgently wants to discuss a significant development: the Highgate and Hornsey Express has agreed to interview him about a George Harrison commemorative plaque. Morris requests Andy’s presence during the interview and suggests that Andy mention his involvement in show business to lend credibility to their cause. Andy agrees to express strong dissatisfaction with the current treatment of Morris's efforts, agreeing to label…
    • Thursday 12th September 2019 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into the narrator's recent discoveries about Seb, a man connected to Jen, revealing details from his background and personality. Seb works at the same company as Jen, having joined a year prior, and hails from a small English border town with Welsh ties. He has South African heritage through his mother and is 44 years old. The narrator uncovers Seb’s past relationship with Kate and notes Seb’s interests, such as Caribbean holidays and extreme sports for charity. Despite some sympathy…
    • The Wedding People Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Wed­ding Peo­ple
    • The Waters’ Truth Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid reflecting on the moment he received his Balisarda, a ceremonial sword, during his induction into the Chasseurs. The event was marked by solemnity and tradition, with the Archbishop presiding over the ceremony. Despite the honor, Reid recalls a fleeting hesitation as he accepted the sword, sensing the pain and sacrifice it would bring. This moment foreshadows the weight of his choices, as he knowingly embraces a path fraught with suffering. Reid’s narrative shifts to the…
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      The Wager

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou in emotional distress, comforted by Coco, who reassures her that Reid’s anger is not permanent. Coco tends to Lou’s wounds with a mixture of honey and her own blood, demonstrating her practical yet caring nature. Beau, injured and skeptical, questions their decision to wait for Reid, but Coco insists they need him for their mission to steal a ring from Chateau le Blanc. The group debates their next steps, with Beau expressing concerns about Morgane’s potential presence,…
    • The Soul Remembers: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou waking paralyzed in her mother Morgane’s arms, trapped in a troupe wagon. The scent of eucalyptus triggers traumatic memories as Morgane reveals she has drugged Lou with a paralytic, mocking her helplessness. Lou realizes they’ve left the city, and Morgane taunts her with plans to burn Lou’s husband, Reid, during Modraniht—a sacred holiday involving sacrificial rituals. Lou’s fear intensifies as Morgane hints at her role in the ceremony, emphasizing her inevitable fate…
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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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