716 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • Pan’s Patisserie Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid observing the aftermath of a chaotic battle, where Lou clings to her mother while others navigate the emotional and physical wreckage. Coco and blood witches construct a vine bridge, allowing survivors like Célie and her companions to cross. Some witches show deference, while others, like a distraught Dame Blanche, react violently, forcing Jean Luc to intervene. The Oracle’s Hand, Elvire, prepares to depart with the dead, hinting at unresolved tensions and future encounters.…
    • Chapter II — Frivolous Cupid Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II opens inside the inviting parlor of Colonel Holborow’s residence, where a group of bachelors shares laughter and brandy while recounting personal stories. The room, thick with camaraderie and casual arrogance, becomes the stage for Jack Dexter’s memorable confession. Unlike the others, who told light-hearted tales or excused their singlehood with vague regrets, Dexter's account veers into absurd territory. His attempt to woo Lady Mary Fitzmoine, a woman of grace and social standing, is…
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      Scene 4. IV

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      by LovelyMay Scene 4. IV. in Cyrano de Bergerac begins with the cadets expressing their frustrations about their current situation, encapsulating the mixture of pride and hardship that defines their lives. Their leader, Carbon, fiercely maintains their independence, showcasing the autonomy and strong will that characterizes the group. The mood shifts when De Guiche enters, attempting to assert his authority over the cadets. His efforts to dominate quickly turn into a verbal duel, with Cyrano’s wit and resolve…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20: Bridget finds herself in a delicate emotional state after a memorable and intimate evening with Rhys, where their relationship briefly crossed the line from professional to something more personal. She wakes up feeling a sense of elation, but as reality sets in, Bridget soon realizes that the dynamic between them has shifted back to its usual professional boundaries. This causes a sense of disappointment to settle in her chest, and she wrestles with her feelings. With her brother Nikolai's…
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      Epilogue

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      by testsuphomeAdmin EPILOGUE RHYSSix months later “Do you solemnly promise and swear to govern the People of Eldorra according to their respective laws and customs?” “I solemnly promise so to do.” Bridget sat in the coronation chair, her face pale but her hand steady on the King’s Book as she took her official oath. Her grandfather stood beside her, his face solemn but proud, and the rest of the cathedral was so quiet I could feel the weight of the occasion pressing into my skin. After months of planning, the big…
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      Chapter 29

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 29 For two months, I was living in near bliss. Celia and I never talked about Mick, because we didn’t have to. Instead, we could go wherever we wanted, do whatever we wanted.Celia bought a second car, a boring brown sedan, and left it parked in my driveway every night without anyone asking questions. We would sleep cradling each other, turning off the light an hour before we wanted to fall asleep so that we could talk in the darkness. I would trace the lines of her palm with my fingertips in the…
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      Chapter 40

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 40 begins with a deeply intimate and somewhat tense conversation between Evelyn and Celia. Evelyn had always imagined that if they had a child, it would be a shared experience, one they could both raise together. When Celia, lying beside her, questions how this would work, the reality of what Evelyn wants begins to sink in. She describes her vision of raising the child together with Celia, explaining that despite the complicated logistics, she envisions a future in which they would both share the…
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      Chapter XI

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XI unfolds in the vibrant heart of New York City, on a crisp March day when the ordinary beauty of the High Line transforms into something truly extraordinary. The High Line, a well-known elevated park built along an old railway stretching from Thirtieth to Twelfth Street in Manhattan, is usually a serene escape, offering a peaceful stroll with views of the city’s skyline. But on this particular day, it becomes a vibrant, eclectic art space, reimagined as “The Artifact,” a space that turns…
    • Chapter 19: The Nightingale’s Resistance Mission Cover
      by Denzelle Isabelle embarks on a dangerous mission under the cover of darkness, taking on the false identity of Juliette Gervaise as she leads four stranded Allied airmen through occupied France toward safety in Spain. As part of the resistance, she faces immense peril, with German patrols lurking at every turn, making every step forward a potential death sentence. Anyone caught aiding enemy soldiers risks brutal consequences—execution on the spot or deportation to a concentration camp, where few ever return.…
    • Chapter 10: The Complexity of Relationships in Young Adulthood Cover
      by Denzelle In the chapter titled Happy Place from the book set in Mattingly, Vermont, the protagonist finds themselves at the crossroads of independence and emotional complexity. As the story unfolds, the narrator navigates the shifting dynamics of their relationships, particularly with Wyn, as they embrace a new living situation and face the struggles that come with their changing lives. This transition marks a pivotal moment in the protagonist's journey into young adulthood, where dreams and reality often collide,…
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