712 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


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      Scene 5. V.

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      by LovelyMay Scene 5. V. in Cyrano de Bergerac marks a deeply emotional and reflective moment for the characters, where Roxane waits outside a convent, expecting Cyrano’s arrival. The backdrop of autumn provides a poignant metaphor for themes of change, loss, and the passage of time. As Roxane waits, she reflects on the calm beauty of the season, contrasting it with the liveliness of spring, symbolizing her own journey through grief and acceptance. This scene underscores the emotional weight of her waiting,…
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      Scene 5. VI.

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      by LovelyMay Scene 5. VI. marks the poignant climax of Cyrano de Bergerac as Roxane finally uncovers the truth about Cyrano's deep, unspoken love for her. This revelation comes to light amidst the painful backdrop of Cyrano’s fatal injury, and despite his previous denials, Roxane recognizes the truth. She realizes that the voice that serenaded her and the eloquent words of love were not Christian's, but Cyrano’s all along. The emotional moment is interrupted by the arrival of Le Bret and Ragueneau, who are shocked…
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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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      Fourth Wing

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Fourth Wing by Rebec­ca Yarros is a thrilling fan­ta­sy nov­el set in a bru­tal war col­lege where can­di­dates must sur­vive dead­ly tri­als to become elite drag­on rid­ers. The sto­ry fol­lows Vio­let Sor­ren­gail, a young woman who must nav­i­gate dan­ger­ous polit­i­cal alliances, life-or-death com­bat, and a for­bid­den romance, all while uncov­er­ing hid­den secrets that could change every­thing. Filled with action, intrigue, and emo­tion­al depth, Fourth…
      Adventure Fiction • Fantasy • Fantasy • Fiction • Romance Novel
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      by testsuphomeAdmin A Court of Mist and Fury is the sec­ond book in the glob­al­ly best­selling A Court of Thorns and Ros­es series by Sarah J. Maas. The nov­el con­tin­ues Feyre Archeron’s jour­ney as she strug­gles with the trau­ma of her past and nav­i­gates the dan­ger­ous pol­i­tics and pas­sions of the fae world. As Feyre dis­cov­ers new pow­ers and a new court, she must decide who…
      Adventure Fiction • Fantasy • Fantasy • Fiction • Romance Novel
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      Synopsis

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Synopsis becomes the foundation of this explosive and emotionally driven forbidden romance between two people trapped by circumstance, yet drawn together by forces they can no longer resist. Synced in shadows but worlds apart in titles, Rhys Larsen lives by strict personal codes that never bend—until Bridget von Ascheberg steps into his orbit. He was trained to be distant, cold, unshakable; yet something in her fire, her defiance, and the vulnerability she hides behind perfect posture and pointed words…
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      Chapter 5: Rhys

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 5: Rhys was a phrase that looped in my mind as rage simmered through my veins. Bridget had once assured me she would be fine, but that misplaced confidence had nearly gotten her killed, dragging me into a night I wouldn’t forget anytime soon. I'd warned her about the shady concert venue, a collapsing warehouse that screamed danger, yet she defied every word of caution and snuck out without backup. That decision led to her kidnapping, along with Ava, by a mercenary whose loyalty was bought by…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6: Bridget TRIAL MONTH ONE “You’re joking.” I pulled the black vest out of the package, letting it dangle from my fingers like a dirty piece of laundry. Rhys sipped his coffee and didn’t look up from his newspaper. “I don’t joke about safety.” “This is a bulletproof vest.” “I’m aware. I bought it.” Inhale. Exhale. “Mr. Larsen, please explain why I need a bulletproof vest. Where am I supposed to wear it, class? My next volunteer shift?” “To protect you against bullets,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 8: Bridget/Rhys started with chaos that neither of them could have predicted. One moment, Bridget had been standing, and the next, she was flattened against the grass, shielded by Rhys’s solid body as gunfire shattered the peaceful night. Instinct took over, but fear gripped her chest like a vice, refusing to let go as screams echoed all around. Rhys’s calm orders to run and hide steadied her trembling limbs enough to move, even though the entire world seemed to blur. From the moment she saw…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9: Bridget realized something had shifted the night of her graduation. Whether it was the bond forged through shared vulnerability or the moment Rhys trusted her enough to reveal part of his painful past, the animosity that once defined their relationship had morphed into something more complicated. It wasn’t a simple crush; it felt deeper, tangled with curiosity and a kind of fascination that gnawed at the edges of her resolve. Busy days and endless social events filled her time in New York,…
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