Ergebnis für "The Descendant" in Liebesromane

My father is a serial killer. No big deal. I promise. Me? Upset? No. Never. In fact, it would be really easy to pretend that the man never existed in the first place… if it wasn't for the bodies. What bodies? Only about 200 of them. Like I said. No big deal. What is even worse? He has had a dual purpose for killing them, and it isn't just because he's a sadistic monster. No. It is far worse than that. And if all of this wasn't enough to deal with… I had eight men in my life. Yes. Eight.

Double peine pour Calli : le dernier Run l'a laissée lourdement handicapée et ses parents, déçus de ses mensonges, lui ont tourné le dos. Désormais, elle ne peut compter que sur ses amis de toujours, qui décident bientôt de lui organiser un road trip pour lui redonner goût à la vie. Alors que ce voyage est censé lui changer les idées, Calli se retrouve plus perdue que jamais. En effet, si elle se rapproche du mystérieux Fabien et que sa relation avec Paul, son confident, devient de plus en plus ambiguë, elle ne peut s'empêcher de penser à Simon, prêt à tout pour la reconquérir.

Did we need to hold a Halloween party? No, of course not. Was I going to anyway? You better freakin' believe it. I didn't even feel bad! We needed a break! Even if it was for a day, a healthy work-life balance was essential…even if it was holding a bloody Halloween party and the work was determining who was sucking the magic out of people like goddamn juice boxes.

Stay away from mages. It was a singular phrase my father had ingrained in me from the time of my birth. Sorry, Dad. I have a feeling that is going to be a problem. You have to understand… my life has been bland at best. Everything in my life, every single day, has been scripted, organized, and neat. Calm, cool, and collected. The problem? It wasn't real. I wasn't like the other witches in my father's coven. I had a chaotic storm growing inside of me, and the moment these mages stepped into the picture, it began to escape. The perfect image of my life was shattered.

Dark Magic comes at a cost, but Maeve Sinclair is willing to sacrifice more than just her Magic in exchange for freedom. She is the only witch with the ability to jump through minds. She and her magical world live in hiding on Earth, desperately waiting for the rise of the prophesied Dread Descendant. While praying for this Prince of Darkness to return them to their ancient home realm, the humans wage wars that threaten magic's very existence on Earth.

Chaos. Magic. Love. Three elements to my life that have brought me to this point—traveling to the God realm. I know we can handle whatever the fates decide to toss our way. Yet between visiting Queen Titania's court and learning far more about my demi-gods' past than I could have expected... I just hope we can retain some semblance of sanity by the end of this. And what happens when I finally meet the man, the myth, the... well, god, obviously—Set. My father. What has Isis been hiding from me? Secrets are unraveling nearly as fast as things are heating up between my men and me.

Naomi Feldman has never understood the strange energy that hums beneath her senses. But when she comes across an ancient artifact that seems to beckon to her, she may finally find the answers she's been seeking. Alaric, a centuries-old vampire, lives a solitary life by choice. When he's assigned to protect Naomi, long dormant emotions stir to life. Pursued by a dangerous enemy and battling their growing attraction, Naomi and Alaric follow the mystery of the artifact from the museums of Athens, the streets of London, toward a confrontation that will decide the fate of two worlds...

Tilly Morgan and her four-legged companion, Kodiak, are trying to survive an alien arrival. Two years ago, the unearthly visitors unleashed devastation--a worldwide EMP followed by a deadly virus that wiped out more than half of humanity. Traversing the lonely landscape, she runs into an alien on patrol with one order: eradicate all human life. A charismatic, dark-haired stranger named Jareth comes to her aid, and she reluctantly allows him to join her quest to find her sister.

Hugh Dickerson, Duke of Cavenray, has finally agreed to wed in order to provide an heir. However, he is none too interested in his mother’s choices and finds himself tempted by a beauty of lower birth. He flees to his country estate to forget the beauty and hide from his mother. Instead of respite, he finds his property is being used by smugglers, and the very beauty he wanted to forget is visiting her new relatives in the neighboring estate.

Boredom was killing Jay, not in a dramatic way, but in the life of stifled potential way. He wanted more out of life. Then, without any warning, he found himself part of an experiment with not even so much as the courtesy of a "how do you do? ". It wasn't really all bad, though. The fit, busty babes outnumbered him 30 to one. Now, Jay has to fight to survive. He has to conquer the dungeon or die. On top of that, he has to juggle a bunch of gorgeous women who are all stuck in the same life-or-death fight as him. If ever there was a time for bonding...

Lady Charlotte Stanton was officially on the shelf. Her first offer to be a chaperone had sealed her fate at the advanced age of eight-and-twenty. Yet, one magical evening a mysterious gentleman took pity on her and danced with her clandestinely under the stars. He refused to tell her who he was—other than unsuitable. It has ruined her peaceful existence as an aging spinster.

Lieutenant John Holdsworth, a valiant veteran of the Battle of Waterloo, carries not only the physical wounds of war but the haunting memories that threaten to shackle his heart forever. Now, as the steward of a sprawling Scottish estate, he finds solace in his work in the solitude of the Highlands. Catriona Craig is the enchanting adopted daughter of Lord Craig. Her world revolves around the compassionate act of healing. Amidst the winds and fragrant meadows of the estate, she discovers her purpose, nursing not only the ailments of the body but also the wounded spirits that cross her path.

Bianca Ibano wants nothing to do with her magical heritage. On the run from her dangerous and powerful family, she's determined to forge her own path. But when a group of vicious vampires threaten her peaceful existence, she must make a choice - run, or fight. Elias comes to New Orleans expecting a simple mission. He finds is a more complex enemy than he thought and emotions he hasn't experienced for centuries. On a collision course with a group threatening the stability of New Orleans, the Alliance, and the human world, Elias and Bianca must face what they've both been running from.

Still coming to terms with her magical abilities, Naomi must confront a new dark enemy - only to discover they share a mysterious connection. Torn between love and duty, Alaric wants nothing more than to protect the woman he loves, even if it means risking everything he's fought for. When their former allies turn against them, Naomi and Alaric are forced to go on the run, towards a showdown that will put Naomi's newfound powers - and their relationship - to the test....

Naomi Feldman has never understood the strange energy that hums beneath her senses. But when she comes across an ancient artifact that seems to beckon to her, she may finally find the answers she's been seeking. Alaric, a centuries-old vampire, lives a solitary life by choice. When he's assigned to protect Naomi, long-dormant emotions stir to life. Pursued by a dangerous enemy and battling a growing attraction, Naomi and Alaric follow the mystery of the artifact from the museums of Athens, through the streets of London, toward a confrontation that will decide the fate of two worlds.

Oraya, fille adoptive et humaine du roi vampire des Descendants de la nuit, a dû se créer une place dans un monde fait pour la détruire. Participer au Kejari, le légendaire tournoi organisé par la déesse de la Mort elle-même, représente sa seule chance de devenir autre chose qu'une proie. Face aux plus féroces guerriers venus des trois Maisons vampiriques, la victoire est loin d'être facile. Pour survivre, Oraya va devoir s'allier à un mystérieux rival : Raihn.

When I realized I had a stalker, I swore off men completely. That was until four extremely hot men came into my life. They’re all gorgeous, muscular, gifted in the arts, and rich, and for some reason, interested in me. I’ve never been this attracted to anyone, let alone four at once. I couldn’t choose, and luckily, they don’t want me to. It takes a special kind of man to not let jealousy get in the way, and I’ve found four of them. It actually goes beyond rare, it’s magical.

Halle Jayne Murphy can’t imagine change. She loves her career. She shares an apartment with her best friend. She’s happy. She has lived an idyllic life in San Francisco growing up as the only child of Maisie and Fred Murphy. A graduate in architecture of the Art Institute, Halle works for one of the city’s historic home tours, a job that suits her.

For years Melchior, the youngest son of the Fate Atropos, has thought of nothing but vengeance against his mother - Death. A prisoner in his own castle, the Prince of Darkness is trapped in her wicked web, despite the fact that the Gods are on his side. He's been learning dark magic as a way to protect himself and his people from the cruelty of their Queen... with limited success, and the only way he's managed to leave the castle is by promising his mother that he'll find a bride and give her a grandchild.

I came back different. Not born, but made. Stronger. Sharper. Maybe I should be devastated by the choice that was made for me. Instead, I feel powerful. Capable. Invincible. But nothing about this new life matters if I can’t find Ares. He’s unraveling—slipping into darkness, losing time, and leaving blood in his wake. The man I love is becoming something monstrous, and no one knows how to stop it. But I swear I will. Even if I have to tear apart everything else in my life to bring him back.