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Anthology 1: The Romantic Comedies (Sexy Stranger Standalones #5)
by DR LoveAnthology 1: The Romantic Comedies of D.R. Love: Afternoon Delight, Eating Velvet, and Junk Welcome to the world created by Award-winning Author and Filmmaker Kailin Gow and her character Author D.R. Love, on the soon-to-air comedy series, Author A Parody, based on the multi-award-winning film Author A Parody, where all the author characters actually have real books. From D.R. Love comes the romantic comedies: AFTERNOON DELIGHT New tea house owner Emily Jenkins' trip to England to attend an expert course on Afternoon Teas couldn't have turned out more different than she expected. The stuffy old tea master Mr. Smith Harold was ill, and in his place was his much too handsome and charming son, Gerard Harold, the celeb owner of the trendiest new tea and coffee company, Afternoon Delight, to teach the course. The attraction was instant, but can this refined American tea lover blend into Gerard Harold's fast-paced exciting celebrity life? EATING VELVET On Valentine's Day, a mysterious man orders 50 red velvet cupcakes individually boxed to be sent to 50 different women from Velvet's Bakery, and Velvet is convinced this man is the biggest player. The man with the velvety smooth almost hypnotic voice instantly captivates Velvet's every thoughts. A workaholic and a perfectionist, Velvet realized she haven't thought about going out on a date for Valentine's Day in years. Suddenly, player or not, this Mr. Red Velvet cupcakes seem like the kind of date who could jumpstart her non-existing love life...only Mr. Red Velvet is not at all what he seems, and Velvet is in for the biggest surprise in her life. JUNK The old abandoned airplane hangar at the end of town near my parents' farm has a new owner. He's a big guy. Tall, blond, light blue eyes, almost grey, rimmed by black; and the most muscular tanned body I've seen up close without a shirt. Ran into him when I was delivering groceries to my parents one day. What could a man like him want with a huge hangar like that one? My parents said he's remodeling it into some kind of factory. But I'm suspecting something else. Maybe I've read too many mystery novels and watched too many spy films, but this man is not what my parents think he is. I know because when I accidentally ran into him coming out of the hangar, with his shirt off, dripping in sweat and looking like a giant Adonis in the sunlight, I caught a glimpse of what was in the hangar, and it wasn't machinery. It was something else. Parts, even whole ones. Planes, ships, and even rockets. A sea of old junk. He drives a new Bentley, wears a Cartier on his wrist, and seems to have an European accent. What was a man like him doing with a hangar full of junk, near my parents' house, I don't know. But I'm about to find out. Because not only did I see old planes, ships, and rockets; I saw a few tanks, cannons, and even missiles. Having missiles like that near my parents is too close for comfort, and I plan on getting close to Mr. Junk to find out. These Romantic Comedies are for Adults due to Mature Subjects
Anthomaniac Princess: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Er Chun"Seventh Prince, have you seen how well I've painted your smoky makeup today?" "Hong Liang, Miss Qiao has a sharp eye. She is to be escorted back to the mansion and is to be accompanied by Su Erzhong to treat Miss Qiao." "Hey, Seventh Prince, don't go yet. There's nothing wrong with my eyes, and I haven't slept for the whole night. I've written a few poems for you, you can listen to them." Seventh Prince was the heavens, Seventh Prince was the earth, and Seventh Prince was the radish and vegetables. Small cool is a flower, small cool is a treasure, small cool is that day fairy. "Ah — the flower and the radish with the fairy, a natural pair!" Just as she finished speaking, the purple-clothed servant girl stood beside the pink-clothed lady with big strides and also held up the cloth in her hand. She recited: "You are the number one marshal in the world, I am the prettiest in the world, you and I love each other and have a fat child to kiss!"
Anthomaniac Princess: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Er Chun"Seventh Prince, have you seen how well I've painted your smoky makeup today?" "Hong Liang, Miss Qiao has a sharp eye. She is to be escorted back to the mansion and is to be accompanied by Su Erzhong to treat Miss Qiao." "Hey, Seventh Prince, don't go yet. There's nothing wrong with my eyes, and I haven't slept for the whole night. I've written a few poems for you, you can listen to them." Seventh Prince was the heavens, Seventh Prince was the earth, and Seventh Prince was the radish and vegetables. Small cool is a flower, small cool is a treasure, small cool is that day fairy. "Ah — the flower and the radish with the fairy, a natural pair!" Just as she finished speaking, the purple-clothed servant girl stood beside the pink-clothed lady with big strides and also held up the cloth in her hand. She recited: "You are the number one marshal in the world, I am the prettiest in the world, you and I love each other and have a fat child to kiss!"
Anthomaniac Princess: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Er Chun"Seventh Prince, have you seen how well I've painted your smoky makeup today?" "Hong Liang, Miss Qiao has a sharp eye. She is to be escorted back to the mansion and is to be accompanied by Su Erzhong to treat Miss Qiao." "Hey, Seventh Prince, don't go yet. There's nothing wrong with my eyes, and I haven't slept for the whole night. I've written a few poems for you, you can listen to them." Seventh Prince was the heavens, Seventh Prince was the earth, and Seventh Prince was the radish and vegetables. Small cool is a flower, small cool is a treasure, small cool is that day fairy. "Ah — the flower and the radish with the fairy, a natural pair!" Just as she finished speaking, the purple-clothed servant girl stood beside the pink-clothed lady with big strides and also held up the cloth in her hand. She recited: "You are the number one marshal in the world, I am the prettiest in the world, you and I love each other and have a fat child to kiss!"
Anthony (A Survivor Story #4)
by J. P. BarnabyA Survivor StoryAaron Downing worshiped his mother. She saved his life. She did everything for him. But Anthony Downing has a different perspective. He sees the woman who tossed him into a basement for eight long years and forgot he existed. When Anthony decides he's done being invisible, he packs up and heads for Detroit to stay with his Internet friend Jay, but fate intervenes. Brendan Mears lost everything the day the man with a gun came into his father's store. Now, he's tethered to a business he can't manage and a brother who resents him. Different in all the ways that matter, Anthony and Brendan struggle to overcome their psychological obstacles, until a crushing betrayal sends them running for cover and each other.
The Anti-Social Season (First Responders #2)
by Adele BuckRelationship Status: Doesn&’t Get More Complicated Than ThisIn this offbeat holiday romantic comedy, an overworked firefighter turned social media coordinator and a librarian with an unrequited crush break a few rules in the company handbook… For Thea Martinelli, burnout is real. After working as a firefighter for the Emergency Services Department over the last ten years, she can&’t stomach any more close calls. Just when she&’s ready to hang up the hose for good, she&’s offered an out: stay on as the station&’s new social media coordinator. It&’s a move that would keep her on the squad and off the truck—if she makes it through the probation period. Basically, she needs to learn everything there is to know about social media…fast. Librarian and social media coordinator Simon Osman is shocked to learn his new responsibilities include showing Thea Martinelli—his high school crush—the ins and outs of digital engagement. And the fact that she doesn&’t even remember him? Not helpful. Still, this could be his chance to finally turn his part-time role into something long-term. But as the chaos of the holiday season unfolds, Thea and Simon find that the closer they work together, the hotter their attraction burns. Yet giving in to these feelings could mean giving up their careers. Are they willing to risk everything they&’ve worked toward…for each other? From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don&’t miss any of these other fun titles…Fake Flame by Adele BuckSwap and Smell the Roses by Karen BoothRomancing Miss Stone by M.C. VaughanNever Date a Roommate by Paula OttoniMeet Me in a Mile by Elizabeth Hrib
Anticipation
by Jennifer LabrecqueNO SEX FOR 30 DAYS!30 days and counting...When serial monogamist Nick O'Malley bets his buddies he can remain woman-free for 30 days, he figures he'll suffer, but succeed. Then a few curves are thrown his way....2 days and counting...One minute Nick's in his hotel room aching for the leggy blonde he left behind in the bar. The next, she's barging into his room--wearing nothing but a scrap of leather and thigh-high boots!1 night and counting...Nick might have fought Serena off once, but when she shows up the next night hell-bent on getting him out of his pants, he figures he'll be kissing his $500 goodbye. He'd almost think she had a hidden agenda--if he wasn't too busy fighting his lust. But he has to hold out, just for one more night. Even if it is the longest night of his life....
The Antidote
by Shelley SackierFrom the author of The Freemason’s Daughter comes a lush romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Everless!In the world of healers, there is no room for magic.Fee knows this, just as certainly as she knows that her magic must be kept secret. But the crown prince Xavi, Fee’s best friend and only source of comfort, is sick. So sick, that Fee can barely contain the magic lying dormant inside her. She could use it, just a little, to heal him. But magic comes at a deadly cost—and attracts those who would seek to snuff it out forever. A wisp of a spell later, Fee finds herself caught in a whirl of secret motivations and dark pasts, where no one is who—or what—they appear to be. And saving her best friend means delving deeper into the tempting and treacherous world whose call she’s long resisted—uncovering a secret that will change everything. Laini Taylor meets Sara Holland in this lavish fantasy from lauded historical romance author Shelley Sackier!
Antigoddess: Book 1 (The Goddess War)
by Kendare BlakeHe was Apollo, the sun, and he'd burn down anything that tried to hurt her... Cassandra and Aidan are just your average high-school couple. Or so Cassandra believes. Blissfully unaware that she was once a powerful prophetess, Cassandra doesn't even know that god exist...Until now.Because the gods are dying - and Cassandra could hold the answer to their survival. But Aidan has a secret of his own. He is really Apollo, god of the sun, and he will do anything to protect the girl he loves from the danger that's coming for her. Even if it means war against his immortal family...Sexy, irresistible characters; romantic and mythological intrigue; relentless action and suspense - ANTIGODDESS is the YA novel you've been waiting for.
Antiguos secretos
by Katherine Garbera Luis Pugni¿Sería acertado mezclar los negocios con el placer? Henry Devonshire era el hijo ilegítimo de Malcolm Devonshire, dueóo de Everest Records. Henry era un hombre irresistible, cuyo objetivo consistía en convertirse en el heredero del imperio de su padre moribundo. La única persona que podía ayudarle a conseguirlo era Astrid Taylor, su encantadora asistente personal; sin embargo, no contaba con la atracción que experimentaría hacia ella y que podía costarle a Henry, literalmente, una fortuna.
Antipodes
by Michele BaconWhen Erin Cerise steps off her plane in Christchurch, New Zealand, she’s determined to overcome her losses of swim team captainship, her boyfriend Ben, and her reputation. Her mother is certain studying abroad will regain Erin’s chances of a good future. Once Erin meets her uninspiring host family and city, though, she’s not so sure.Before Christchurch, Erin wasn’t always intense and focused. When had her priorities gone upside down?Now, Erin balks at NZ’s itchy school uniforms, its cold houses, and her hosts’ utter inability to pronounce her name correctly. Christchurch does boast amazing rock climbing, gorgeous scenery, and at least one guy who could make her journey worthwhile—if she lets him.With months ahead of her, Erin slowly begins to draw on the years behind her, one step back into her memories at a time. As she rebuilds herself from the other side of the world, she finds that although her life has been turned upside down and she’s far from home, every way she moves takes her closer to where she came from.
The Antiquities Dealer (A David Greenberg Mystery)
by Ed Protzel&“Filled with religious fanaticism, deception, manipulation, blackmail, coercion . . . equal in intensity and depth to any Dan Brown novel.&” —The Book Review Crew David Greenberg may own an antiquities gallery in St. Louis, but he&’s no stranger to the sketchier side of the tracks filled with scam artists and gamblers. His sophisticated worldview comes in handy when he hears from an old love for the first time in twenty years. Mariam Solomon had run off to Israel with Greenberg&’s best friend, but now she needs the antiquities dealer&’s help. Said best friend, her husband, committed suicide, but beforehand, instructed her to recover an artifact: the last surviving nail from Jesus&’s cross. The quest peaks Greenberg&’s curiosity as rumors of Jesus&’s return to earth have started to spread. With nothing much to lose, Greenberg agrees to help—and is immediately thrust into a world of kidnapping, assassination, and smarmy televangelists. With a burly bodyguard known as God&’s Left Tackle at his side, Greenberg heads to Israel and uncovers an international conspiracy—a toxic cocktail of cutting-edge science, human achievement, and greed. The Second Coming just may be Greenberg&’s last hurrah. &“History, science and mystery-lovers alike will devour Ed Protzel&’s The Antiquities Dealer. It&’s a globetrotting thrill ride with a unique cast of characters who navigate intense action sequences, confounding puzzles and supremely high stakes.&” —Rob Samborn, author of The Prisoner of Paradise &“[A] deep story of religion, evolution, and sci-fi. There is no gentle lead-in, we dive straight into the story at the start and we&’re off and running on a journey to find what seems to be impossible.&” —Anne-Marie Reynolds, Readers&’ Favorite (5 Stars)
The Antiquity Affair
by Lee Kelly Jennifer ThorneAn archaeologist&’s estranged daughters.1907: The dawn of Egyptology is a time of imperialism and plunder, opulence and unrest, and Dr. Warren Ford, esteemed archaeologist, is the man of the hour. His daughters—intellectual Lila, on the eve of her debut as a Manhattan socialite, and nonconformist Tess, who dreams of following in his footsteps—have always lived in his shadow, and their lives couldn&’t feel more different. But when a secretive organization seeks to find a lost relic legendary for its dangerous power, it isn&’t Dr. Ford they turn to—it&’s his two remarkable daughters.A legendary artifact known as the Serpent&’s Crown. Rumored to reside in the mysterious Tomb of the Five Ladies, the Serpent&’s Crown will only be found by solving a seemingly impossible riddle that will open the tomb—and the organization believes that one of the Ford daughters holds the key to deciphering the code. What was supposed to be an elegant debutante ball for elder sister Lila quickly turns sinister when Tess is kidnapped and put on a ship across the Atlantic. When Lila and her father realize that Tess&’s life is in danger, they must act quickly to track her down and stop the Serpent&’s Crown from falling into the wrong hands.A puzzle three millennia in the making. A race for the Crown begins, with Lila and her father in hot pursuit of the organization and Tess. With lives at stake, the fractured family must keep their wits about them, find the artifact, and escape the ruthless men who are also determined to possess the Crown and use it to their own advantage—no matter the cost.In this women-centered nod to the beloved Indiana Jones stories, The Antiquity Affair is a high-stakes, trans-Atlantic thrill ride, with the page-turning excitement and romance of classic adventure novels and a poignant story of sisterhood at its core.An exciting turn-of-the-century adventureStand-alone novelBook length: 100,000 wordsPerfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn, Laurie King, Clive Cussler, and Indiana JonesIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Antitype
by M. D. WatersAntitype is the prequel to acclaimed novels, Archetype and Prototype. Before Emma appears in their lives, two men face four months that will change their lives forever. One has dreams outside Richmond and away from his family business. The other wants to make the business his only focus. In one summer, outside forces drive them both to make brash and irrevocable decisions that will render them at once supremely powerful yet emotionally vulnerable. How can these peers with identical pasts, as well as seemingly identical futures, reach a threshold where only one escapes with his integrity intact?
The Antlered King: A Raven's Trade Novel (The Raven's Trade #2)
by Marianne GordonIn this stunning conclusion to the Raven’s Trade duology that began with The Gilded Crown, Hellevir’s bargains with Death to save the ones she loves—including the princess she risked everything to bring back to life—may just lead to the ultimate sacrifice.Hellevir’s gift to raise the dead once thrust her into the center of a court filled with backstabbing and treason, where she became duty bound to protect Princess Sullivain, the sole heir to the kingdom’s throne and target of many rivals eager for the crown. But the more Hellevir risked to keep Sullivain alive, and the more deeply she fell in love with the princess, the greater the cost became—for Hellevir’s power can only be granted by the strange figure who rules the afterlife, and there is always a price to pay.Now Hellevir may have risked too much, and Sullivain has become obsessed with consolidating power to vanquish her foes once and for all—by whatever means necessary. Cast out to the fringes of a country on the verge of civil war, Hellevir is torn between protecting her heart or giving what little she has left to finish what she started. Yet, her connection with Sullivain runs deeper than the mortal world, and saving her friends and family might mean risking the woman she is still bound to by soul and blood.To stop a war, Hellevir must unravel the last of Death’s riddles and decide, once and for all, who deserves to live, what a life is worth, and whether she can pay the price. This explosive finale to the Raven’s Trade duology is sure to satisfy fans of dark fantasy and queer romance.
Antoinette's Sister
by Diana GiovinazzoAs Marie Antoinette took her last breath as Queen of France in Paris, another formidable monarch—Antoinette&’s dearly beloved sister, Charlotte—was hundreds of miles away, in Naples, fighting desperately to secure her release from the revolutionaries who would take her life. Little did Charlotte know, however, that her sister&’s execution would change the course of history—and bring about the end of her own empire. A Pennie's Pick book club selection. &“You are the queen. You are the queen that Antoinette wanted to be.&” Austria 1767: Maria Carolina Charlotte—tenth daughter and one of sixteen children of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria—knows her position as a Habsburg archduchess will inevitably force her to leave her home, her family, and her cherished sister, Antoinette, whose companionship she values over all else. But not yet. The Habsburg family is celebrating a great triumph: Charlotte&’s older sister, Josepha, has been promised to King Ferdinand IV of Naples and will soon take her place as queen. Before she can journey to her new home, however, tragedy strikes. After visiting the family crypt, Josepha contracts smallpox and dies. Shocked, Charlotte is forced to face an unthinkable new reality: she must now marry Ferdinand in her sister&’s stead. Bereft and alone, Charlotte finds that her life in Naples is more complicated than she could ever have imagined. Ferdinand is weak and feckless, and a disastrous wedding night plunges her into despair. Her husband&’s regent, Tanucci, a controlling and power-hungry man, has pushed the country to the brink of ruin. Overwhelmed, she asks her brother Leopold, now the Holy Roman Emperor, to send help—which he does in the form of John Acton, a handsome military man twenty years Charlotte&’s senior who is tasked with overseeing the Navy. Now, Charlotte must gather the strength to do what her mother did before her: take control of a country. In a time of political uprisings and royal executions and with the increasingly desperate crisis her favorite sister, Queen Marie Antoinette, is facing in France, how is a young monarch to keep hold of everything—and everyone—she loves? Find out in this sweeping, luxurious tale of family, court intrigue, and power.Includes a Reading Group Guide.
Antología de relatos románticos. Día del libro 2020
by Varios autoresLa mejor colección de relatos románticos para celebrar el Día del libro. Atrévete a descubrir lo que un libro puede lograr. Los autores de Selecta quieren celebrar con todos sus lectores el Día del libro y os regalan esta Antología de relatos románticos. ¿Qué emociones te genera un libro?¿Qué sentimientos te surgen cuando te sumerges en sus páginas? Las tuyas no serán las mismas que las otros, pero si algo hay seguro es que, una vez que cae en tus manos y te engancha, difícil te será soltarlo. Atrévete a adentrarte en esta antología y descubre lo que un libro puede lograr.
Antología de relatos románticos. Navidad 2018: Para que estas fiestas sean mágicas...
by Varios AutoresUna maravillosa colección de relatos románticos de los personajes del año de Selecta para celebrar estas fechas tan especiales. ¡Un regalo para todas las lectoras de Selecta! Son muchos los personajes secundarios que nos roban un trocito del corazón y nos dejan con ganas de saber qué fue de ellos. Os invitamos a conocer su historia de amor en esta antología de relatos cortos escritos con cariño, llenos de pasión, sentimiento y dulzura y con un romántico final feliz. Blancas navidades, frío que cala los huesos, decoraciones alusivas, el típico muérdago, anécdotas, navidades distintas... Época de unión, de amistad, de dar y recibir, de amor... La Navidad tiene ese guiño de magia que hace que todo sea posible. Y cuando la imaginación vuela y las palabras se plasman en historias que nos llevan a sentir el encanto de esta fecha tan especial, nada es imposible. Por eso, desde Selecta, queremos haceros llegar esta recopilación de relatos navideños donde encontraréis algunos personajes o lugares que solo pudisteis disfrutar de pasada en algunas de las novelas publicadas por el sello. Esta Navidad es la oportunidad para conocerlos más.
Antología de relatos románticos. Navidad 2019: Navidad 2019
by Varios AutoresVuelve la esperada antología de relatos románticos de Selecta. Celebra junto a nuestros autores estas fechas tan señaladas. ¡Selecta os desea feliz Navidad! No importa en qué lugar del mundo se esté, la Navidad es ese momento del año en el que todo puede suceder. Ya sea encontrar un nuevo amor o revivir el que se tiene, la época festiva nos lleva a ver hacia nuestro interior y descubrir la sencillez de la vida. Porque todo es más fácil cuando existen esos guiños felices que nos iluminan el camino. Desde Selecta queremos que tengáis la oportunidad de conocer más a nuestros autores mediante estas antologías. Historias para todos los gustos que esperamos os hagan disfrutar de estas fechas tan señaladas. Un regalo para todas las lectoras de Selecta.
Antología de relatos románticos. San Valentín 2019
by Varios AutoresLlega esta segunda colección de relatos románticos sobre los personajes favoritos de las lectoras para disfrutar de esta fecha tan especial. ¡Celebra San Valentín con Selecta! Son muchos los personajes secundarios que nos roban un trocito del corazón y nos dejan con ganas de saber qué fue de ellos. También hay muchas parejas de nuestras historias favoritas de las que nos encantaría saber algo más de su vida. Pues todo eso y mucho más es lo que podréis encontrar en esta antología de relatos cortos escritos con cariño, llenos de pasión, sentimiento y dulzura y con un romántico final feliz. Eros, San Valentín, Cupido... no importa cómo lo nombremos, el amor aparece en algún momento de nuestras vidas. Hay veces en que cuesta alcanzarlo; otras, está a un simple suspiro, y muchas veces no es fácil reconocer lo que se siente. Como sea, el cosquilleollega, las mariposas en el estómago se liberan y la pasión nos envuelve. Y eso es, en definitiva, el amor en su estado más puro.
Antología de relatos románticos. San Valentín 2020
by Varios AutoresEste febrero déjate enamorar con la nueva Antología de relatos románticos de Selecta. Los personajes, las parejas y nuestras historias favoritas que nos han acompañado este tiempo, tienen un hueco muy especial en esta recopilación de relatos llenos de amor y pasión. ¡Celebra San Valentín con Selecta! Todos, en algún momento de nuestras vidas, somos tocados por una flecha de Cupido. A veces, con un simple roce, encontramos el amor. Otras, se requiere de un poco más de esfuerzo. Pero, sea como sea, el cosquilleo en el estómago se siente, y eso... eso es lo que importa. ¡Celebra San Valentín con Selecta! Son muchos los personajes secundarios que nos roban un trocito del corazón y nos dejan con ganas de saber qué fue de ellos. También hay muchas parejas de nuestras historias favoritas de las que nos encantaría saber algo más de su vida. Pues todo eso y mucho más es lo que podréis encontrar en esta antología de relatos cortos escritos con cariño, llenos de pasión, sentimiento y dulzura y con un romántico final feliz.
Antología de relatos románticos. Verano 2019
by Varios AutoresLlega el verano, el sol, el calor y qué mejor que una buena lectura para las horas de playa...¡Vuelve el recopilatorio de relatos románticos de Selecta con las historias de amor más refrescantes! Relájate, disfruta y... ¡feliz verano! Enamórate este verano con una selección de relatos románticos, llenos de pasión, ternura y mucho sentimiento. Historias creadas en exclusiva por los autores de Selecta para llenar de emoción tus horas de lectura en estas vacaciones. Si te preguntaste qué fue de ese secundario que tanto te gustó cuando leíste cierto libro, si quieres saber qué es de la vida de determinada pareja cuya historia de amor te apasionó, es posible que entre las páginas de esta colección de relatos encuentres satisfecha tu curiosidad. La colección de relatos románticos de verano está hecha con mucho cariño para todos los lectores de Selecta. ¡Disfruta de este regalo que los autores de Selecta han escrito para ti!
The Antonakos Marriage
by Kate WalkerSkye Marston is being blackmailed into marriage. But she'll have one night of passion first, with a man she'll never meet again. . . . Theo Antonakos isn't used to rejection. His passionate partner has slipped away without a word. When he arrives on his father's private Greek island to meet his stepmother-to-be - he discovers they already know each other, in the most intimate way. Theo wants Skye back in his bed. . . as his wife!
Antonia de Venecia
by Ana Rubio-Serrano Ellyn PeirsonMuy pocas personas conocían a Antonia, a pesar de su eventual fama como "La Estrella de Venecia". Antonia de Venecia es una revelación del amor, de las almas conectadas, de la música, del poder y de la tragedia. La historia atrae al lector en la belleza y la decadencia de la Venecia del siglo XVIII, y en las pasiones que conducen y atormentan a sus personajes. Antonia pasa de ser la alumna estrella de Vivaldi a convertirse en su colega musical y el orgullo de la vanidad musical veneciana. Después de que ella se enamorara de Orlando Sagredo, el maestro organizador del Palio, Antonia reconoce la esclavitud emocional que nunca había cuestionado. Antonia de Venecia está habitada por músicos brillantes, políticos avaros y gobernantes ineficaces de la República de Venecia. A través de todo este entramado, la gente y la música que Antonia ama lleva al lector a las profundidades de la venganza y el sacrificio. Una novela romántica, bien documentada, del siglo XVIII con descripciones brillantes. Antonia de Venecia avanza el eterno femenino heroico como un socio poderoso e igual al masculino.
Antonia de Veneza
by Adelaide Franco Nikolic Ellyn PeirsonMuito poucas pessoas conheceram Antonia, apesar da fama alcançada como “La Stella di Venezia”. Antonia de Veneza é um romance que fala de amor, almas gémeas, música, poder e tragédia. A história atrai o leitor para a beleza e a decadência da Veneza do século XVIII e para as paixões que impulsionam e atormentam os seus personagens. Antonia evolui de aluna prodígio de Vivaldi a sua colega musical e ao orgulho da vaidade musical veneziana. Depois de se apaixonar por Orlando Sagredo, o mestre planeador do Palio, Antonia reconhece a escravidão emocional que, até então, nunca questionou. Antonia de Veneza é habitada por músicos brilhantes, políticos avarentos e governantes inúteis da República de Veneza. Ao mesmo tempo, as pessoas e a música que Antonia ama levam o leitor numa viagem às profundezas da vingança e da abnegação. Um romance bem pesquisado, passado no século XVIII, com descrições brilhantes, Antonia de Veneza apresenta a heroína feminina intemporal como uma parceira poderosa e igual ao seu oposto masculino.