716 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • The Most Beautiful Shade of Blue Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou and her companions preparing to leave Isla's realm after being expelled. Despite Isla's arrogance, she provides them with supplies, including warm clothes and weapons. Reid remains unconscious, carried by the group, which heightens Lou's unease. She struggles with frustration and worry over his condition, as Isla had assured her he would wake but offered no further help. The group moves toward the gates in silence, with Beau casting anxious glances at Lou, hinting at deeper…
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      Le Cauchemar

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Le Cauchemar" follows Reid and their companions—Lou, Coco, Célie, and Beau—as they explore a dark, abandoned lighthouse in search of a mythical creature called the *cauchemar*. The lighthouse is eerie, filled with broken mirrors, rusted hooks, and remnants of its last keeper. The group's tension is palpable as they navigate the space, with the door slamming shut behind them, triggering panic. Reid tries to reassure the others, attributing the noise to the wind, but the unsettling…
    • What Happiness Looks Like Cover
      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…
    • What It Is to Drown Cover
      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…
    • Gods & Monsters Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The spell­bind­ing con­clu­sion to Ser­pent & Dove tril­o­gy. Lou and Reid have risked every­thing to build a life together—but ene­mies old and new gath­er around them. Morgane’s shad­ow looms large, and an ancient evil stirs. With mag­ic surg­ing out of con­trol and loy­al­ty test­ed at every turn, Lou and Reid must decide what they’re will­ing to sac­ri­fice to save those they love… and the…
    • Sticks and Stones Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Reid Diggory, a determined and angry Chasseur captain, as he races through a misty northern forest, driven by fragmented memories and a burning desire to reclaim his stolen knife, Balisarda. He recalls a past mission under Captain Blanchart, who suspected melusines in the area, and dismisses the claims of a freckled witch who insists she is his wife. Reid’s thoughts are chaotic, filled with images of bloodstained snow, lavender hair, and a demonic tree that consumed his weapon. His…
    • No Rose Without a Thorn Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his companions in a tense, dilapidated room as sunlight streams through broken mirrors, reflecting a distorted version of Lou. Reid, protective and desperate, demands her removal while Coco warns of an approaching mob. The group discovers a hidden trapdoor beneath a bed, their only escape route, but tensions rise when Célie admits their carriage is unusable. The urgency escalates as the villagers' voices grow louder, forcing the group to flee through the tunnel, with Reid…
    • Take Me to Church Cover
      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…
    • What It Is to Swim Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid poised to dive into the water after an unnamed female character, his urgency evident as he doesn’t even pause to remove his boots or coat. His focus is abruptly interrupted by the appearance of a white-furred dog with glowing amber eyes, a recurring figure Reid views as an ill omen. The tension escalates as the dog snarls and paces, seemingly trying to communicate something, while Reid reacts defensively, drawing a knife. Coco, the woman with him, dismisses the dog’s…
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