716 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


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      Scene 1. I.

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      by LovelyMay Scene 1. I. introduces the setting of the Hotel de Bourgogne in 1640, where the theater comes alive with anticipation for the evening's performance. The venue, resembling a tennis court adapted for dramatic presentations, creates a unique, almost improvised ambiance. The space itself is dimly lit, with an oblong shape that hints at the artistic and chaotic energy within, while royal emblems adorn the stage, providing a hint of grandeur to the humble setting. The pit area, notably lacking chairs, adds to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Readers Club Guide: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo This reading group guide for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book. Introduction Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally…
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      by LovelyMay Press Comments on the Play surrounded the debut of Damaged Goods with a striking mix of surprise and respect, especially following its American premiere at the Fulton Theater in 1913. The audience, many of whom may have expected mere drama, were instead presented with an urgent social mirror, confronting themes often left unspoken in polite society. The staging, sharp and fearless, removed any romantic gloss and delivered facts, questions, and human struggle in equal measure. What stunned even seasoned…
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      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.…
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      Our Story

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou awakening in a disoriented state, feeling the lingering effects of poison and the cold hardness of stone beneath her. She gradually realizes that Jean Luc has betrayed them, leading to their imprisonment with the looming threat of execution at sunset. Panic sets in as she searches for Reid and Beau, discovering Reid unconscious beside her in a wooden-barred cage. The setting is not a dungeon but the council room of Chasseur Tower, now adorned with their portraits, adding to the…
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      Of My Home: Lou

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Reid return to Chasseur Tower after a harrowing encounter, where Lou faces intense questioning from the constabulary about her injuries. Frustrated by their skepticism, she angrily displays her bruises, prompting Reid to expedite their departure. Lou reflects on recent losses—Andre, Grue, and likely Monsieur Bernard—while also grappling with her strained relationship with Coco. Despite the turmoil, she finds solace in Reid’s presence, savoring his comforting scent and the warmth of his hand…
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      Oblivion: Lou

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou awakens disoriented, feeling the throbbing pain in her throat and the movement of the floor beneath her. Ansel’s voice cuts through her haze, urging her to wake as chaos erupts around them—a witch’s laughter, crashing debris, and Reid’s desperate struggle. Lou realizes Reid is losing the fight, weakened by an incomplete antidote. The room is in ruins, and the witch toys with Reid, exploiting his sluggish movements. Despite her own dizziness and weakness, Lou knows she must intervene to save…
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      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…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou's disoriented and fragmented consciousness as she realizes she has lost control of her body to Nicholina le Clair. Trapped in a formless darkness, Lou grapples with the absence of physical senses and the unsettling realization that she exists within Nicholina's mind—or vice versa. Her attempts to provoke Nicholina go unanswered, and her frustration mounts as she struggles to reclaim her body, fearing she may remain trapped for centuries. Emotions feel amplified in this liminal…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Reid enjoy a playful and intimate morning at the Saint Nicolas Festival, reveling in their newfound connection. Lou reflects on her last night in the attic and her decision to leave Soleil et Lune, embracing Reid as her new home. Their banter is lighthearted and flirtatious, with Lou teasing Reid about his past judgments of her, calling her a "heathen." The couple’s chemistry is palpable as they share sweet moments, like Lou licking icing off Reid’s fingers, showcasing their growing comfort and…
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