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Of One Blood: Or, The Hidden Self (Haunted Library Horror Classics)
by Pauline Hopkins"Mysticism, horror, and racial identity merge fluidly in this thrilling tale… The suspense is tangible and the final reveal will leave readers reeling"—Publishers Weekly, STARRED reviewFrom groundbreaking Black author Pauline Hopkins comes an uncanny example of classic horror, exploring identity, race, and spiritualityWhen medical student Reuel Briggs reluctantly attends a performance by the beautiful singer Dianthe Lusk, he can't help but fall for her. The very next day, their paths cross again when Dianthe's train crashes. To bring her back from the brink of death, Reuel draws on an eerie power he can't quite name. Soon, the two are engaged, and Reuel sets off on an archeological expedition to Africa to offset his debts before the wedding. But, in Ethiopia, unexpected danger and terror force him to confront the truth about his lineage, his power, and the disturbing history that lives in his very blood.First serialized in Colored American Magazine in 1902, this classic fiction exemplifies Pauline Hopkins's incisive writing and interrogates issues of race, blood, and history that remain urgent today.This edition of Hopkins's classic horror novel is presented by the Horror Writers Association and introduced by award-winning author Nisi Shawl.Includes notes, biographical information about the author, discussion questions for classroom use, and suggested further reading.
Of One Blood: Or; The Hidden Self
by Pauline E. HopkinsBefore Wakanda, there was Telassar. Before Octavia Butler, NK Jemison, and Nisi Shawl, there was Pauline E. Hopkins. When Reuel Briggs, a man hiding his African American identity, discovers that he’s the king of a hidden city in Ethiopia, his mysterious origins are only starting to be revealed. Journey through perilous pyramids, haunted manors, and genres ranging from early science fiction to Gothic horror in this turn-of-the-century tale of romance, revenge, and reclamation of humanity lost. Hopkins boldly challenged the racist paradigms of her time, and even today’s, when female authors of color are still fighting for recognition within genre fiction. This new edition features a foreword by Diverse Worlds Grant-winning author Eden Royce, shining contemporary light on this hidden gem. Venture into the forgotten kingdom of Of One Blood and unearth its treasures for yourself
Of Paws and Pet Rocks
by J. D. WalkerBarry Dunning is a pet stylist and a gentle soul. Animals love him and he adores them. And while he would love to have a dog or cat of his own, the lease on his tiny studio apartment doesn’t allow pets. So, he paints miniature cats and dogs on rocks, instead.Hurt by an ex-boyfriend, Barry doesn’t date. But his sister Trixie is always pestering him to get back out there, though he doesn’t think anyone would want him or his baggage.Not so. Sheldon Svenson, the owner of the animal shelter where Barry volunteers on weekends is attracted to Barry and asks him out on a date. Barry -- for once taking his sister’s advice -- accepts.Dinner ends in disaster, but Sheldon, undaunted, pursues Barry and asks for another chance. Will Barry decide to risk losing his heart?
Of Poseidon
by Anna BanksGalen, a Syrena prince, searches land for a girl he's heard can communicate with fish. It's while Emma is on vacation at the beach that she meets Galen. Although their connection is immediate and powerful, Galen's not fully convinced that Emma's the one he's been looking for. That is, until a deadly encounter with a shark proves that Emma and her Gift may be the only thing that can save his kingdom. He needs her help--no matter what the risk. Of Poseidon is the start of The Syrena Legacy series by Anna Banks.
Of Princes and Promises (St Rosetta's Academy)
by Sandhya MenonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi comes the second instalment in a brand-new series set in St Rosetta's Academy.Caterina LaValle is determined to show she's still the queen of St. Rosetta's Academy. Sure, her crown may be slightly askew after her ex-boyfriend, Alaric, cheated on her, but she's a LaValle. She'll find a way to march right back in there, her hands clutching the strings to the whole puppet show. This time, she's going to be untouchable.Rahul Chopra knows that moment he shared with Caterina LaValle at the winter formal meant something. Surely she feels it, too. He's a little uncertain how someone like him (socially inept to a point way past "adorkable") could fit into her world, but he's loved Caterina for years. He knows they'll find a way.When Caterina finds out Alaric is taking a supermodel to the upcoming gala, she knows she cannot arrive without the perfect date. But the thought of taking another superficial St. R's boy exhausts her. The solution? Sweet-but-clueless Rahul Chopra and a mysterious pot of hair gel with the power to alter the wearer into whatever his heart desires.When Rahul tries it, he transforms instantly into RC-debonair, handsome, and charming. But transformation comes with a price: As Rahul enjoys his new social standing, the line between his two personas begins to blur. Will he give up everything, including Caterina, to remain RC? Or will this unlikely pair find their way back to each other?_________________________________________________Praise for Sandhya Menon's work:'Pure, fantastical escapism with a tiny critique embedded in the privilege that it so joyfully describes' Financial Times'One of the great rom-com YA writers' Paste Magazine 'Adorable, joyous.' BuzzFeed 'Anytime your soul needs a hug, pick up a Sandhya Menon novel.' Book Riot'There's something irresistible about Sandhya Menon's novels: the romances are sweet and winning, the humour is cheerful and sly, and the families are warm and complicated.' Stephanie Perkins
Of Princes and Promises (Rosetta Academy)
by Sandhya MenonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi comes the second installment in a series set an elite boarding school that&’s a contemporary spin on fairy tales, this one a delightful, romantic twist on The Frog Prince.Caterina LaValle is determined to show she&’s still the queen of St. Rosetta&’s Academy. Sure, her crown may be slightly askew after her ex-boyfriend, Alaric, cheated on her, but she&’s a LaValle. She&’ll find a way to march right back in there, her hands clutching the strings to the whole puppet show. This time, she&’s going to be untouchable. Rahul Chopra knows that moment he shared with Caterina LaValle at the winter formal meant something. Surely she feels it, too. He&’s a little uncertain how someone like him (socially inept to a point way past &“adorkable&”) could fit into her world, but he&’s loved Caterina for years. He knows they&’ll find a way. When Caterina finds out Alaric is taking a supermodel to the upcoming gala, she knows she cannot arrive without the perfect date. But the thought of taking another superficial St. R&’s boy exhausts her. The solution? Sweet-but-clueless Rahul Chopra and a mysterious pot of hair gel with the power to alter the wearer into whatever his heart desires. When Rahul tries it, he transforms instantly into RC—debonair, handsome, and charming. But transformation comes with a price: As Rahul enjoys his new social standing, the line between his two personas begins to blur. Will he give up everything, including Caterina, to remain RC? Or will this unlikely pair find their way back to each other?
Of Rats and Cats
by Addison AlbrightAll he wanted to do was retrieve his newspaper, but Raymond is panic-stricken when a rat dashes through his open apartment door. No worries, though. Pandy is on the job! Except Kevin doesn’t want Raymond’s cat to eat his beloved pet ... mouse.Can Kevin rescue Corky before Pandy gets to her? Will Raymond’s upturned box of ... um ... personal toys and videos drive Kevin away, or will the pile of filigree undies Corky has burrowed into turn Kevin on?
Of Royal Blood
by Carolyn ZaneFROM THE DESK OF LUC DUMONT, HEAD OF SECURITY ST. MICHEL DAY 12Still no sign of any missing heir. Must speak with Queen Simone about the longing looks her granddaughter, the beautiful Princess Marie-Claire, is giving that aristocratic Sebastian LeMarc. He seems too worldly for her innocence, but the protective and personal touches he gives her leads me to believe something is brewing between them.... I see how he watches her as she laughs with her sisters-and the way she looks at him as he dances with others. But is their budding relationship true enough to withstand rumors that Sebastian's ties to the royal family might be stronger than we think?
Of Shadows and Obsession
by Sarah FineExperience Bo's world before Wen in this prequel to Of Metal and Wishes, an enovella told from the perspective of the Ghost.Since his grisly accident on the killing floor, Bo has "haunted" the Gochan slaughterhouse, and his myth is already powerful. But he still has a thirst to visit the world he left behind all those years ago, so on the eve of First Holiday, he ventures out onto the bustling streets full of revelers--and unseen dangers. One night to rejoin the living.One girl who touches his heart.And one moment that shatters everything.
Of Silk and Steam
by Bec McmasterENEMIES. ALLIES. LOVERS. When her beloved father was assassinated, Lady Aramina swore revenge. The man responsible is well beyond her grasp, but his dangerously seductive heir, Leo Barrons, is fair game. When Mina obtains evidence proving that Leo is illegitimate, she has the means to destroy both the killer and his son, a man who troubles her heart and tempts her body.A woman of mystery, Mina's long driven Leo crazy with glimpses of a fiery passion that lurks beneath her icy veneer. He knows she's hiding something, and he's determined to unravel her layer by silken layer. He just doesn't expect the beautiful liar to be the key to overthrowing the corrupt prince consort...or to saving his own carefully walled-off heart.
Of Sound Mind and Body
by Eve MortonWhen Nelson gets a night job at the Sleep Eaze Motel, it's not long before he's pretty sure he's seen it all: junkies, criminals, and of course, the suicides. But when a group of professors travelling for a conference all die in their rooms -- seemingly by their own hands -- he's not too sure what's going on. Only that something's not right.So when the nephew of one of the victims -- a deaf man named Jeremy -- comes to stay at the motel, Nelson pays attention. Jeremy has his uncle's journal, and longs to complete his cryptic research, but he needs Nelson's help. Soon the two fall under the spell of the same mystery that took the so-called Suicide Five, and they fall for one another.Can Jeremy complete his uncle's research before it's too late, or are there some secrets better left unheard?
Of Spice and Men: A Pancake House Mystery (A Pancake House Mystery #3)
by Sarah FoxLights. Camera. Murder? Wildwood Cove’s star turn is soured by a sneaky killer in this delicious cozy mystery from the USA Today bestselling author of The Crêpes of Wrath. Bonus content: includes original recipes inspired by the Flip Side Pancake House menu! With a Hollywood film crew in town to shoot a remake of the horror classic The Perishing, the residents of Wildwood Cove are all abuzz. Even Marley McKinney, owner of The Flip Side Pancake House, can overlook the fact that the lead actress, Alyssa Jayde, happens to be an old flame of her boyfriend. After all, the crew loves Marley’s crêpes—so much so that Christine, the head makeup artist, invites her onset for a behind-the-scenes tour. But when Marley arrives, the special-effects trailer is on fire . . . with Christine inside. The cops quickly rule Christine’s death a murder, and Alyssa a suspect. Marley’s boyfriend insists that the actress is innocent, but when Marley sticks her nose into the complicated lives of The Perishing’s cast and crew, she discovers more questions than answers. It seems that everyone has a hidden agenda—and a plausible motive. And as the horror spills over from the silver screen, Marley gets a funny feeling that she may be the killer’s next victim. Sarah Fox’s addictive Pancake House Mysteries can be enjoyed together or à la carte: THE CRÊPES OF WRATH | FOR WHOM THE BREAD ROLLS | OF SPICE AND MEN
Of Starlit Balls and Starship Captains
by K. L. NooneSpace opera, Regency romance, and an invitation to an Imperial ballroom among the stars ...Captain Catherine Everington loves her starship, her crew, and their mission of interplanetary exploration. New worlds beckon, and Kit's always wanted to discover them. But a summons from her mother brings a reminder of Kit's family obligations, including the title and place she'd once given up among glittering Regency society, on the capitol planet.The Regency is ending, and the new Emperor will take the Galactic Throne, which means he'll need to choose an Empress. But Arthur has never been a conventional heir, and he's fascinated by discoveries and languages and new frontiers. And an unconventional starship Captain with a love of the unknown might be exactly who he needs ...
Of Such Small Differences
by Joanne GreenbergIn this poetic novel, 25-year-old John Moon, who is deaf-blind, has a job in a sheltered workshop and lives within a small community of friends who are deaf or deaf-blind. Life for John is transformed when he falls in love with Leda, a young actress working as a driver for the workshop. As their relationship develops John learns about his own capacity for joy and suffering, and struggles to find his place in the world of people who hear and se. The novel is written from John's point of view and attempts to convey his perceptions as a deaf-blind person.
Of Texas Ladies, Cowboys...and Babies
by Jodi O'DonnellThat's My Baby! "An emotional whirlwind of second chances-Texas style!" -Nora Roberts, New York Times bestselling author CAUGHT! And at her age! Glenna Dunn was aghast to learn she was expecting. How could it have happened? But then she recalled the night when rancher Reid Shelton's comfort turned to passion and...she blushed. How could she tell him-or her pregnant daughter!-that she was in the family way? A stunned Reid announced they would wed right away, but Glenna refused. They barely knew each other! True, every time Reid was around, Glenna felt young and graceful, but in a couple of months... THAT'S MY BABY! Sometimes bringing up baby can bring surprises...and showers of love! "Indulge yourself, and read this book-you'll be glad you did." -Debbie Macomber, award-winning, bestselling author
Of the Knowledge of Good and Evil: Middle of the Garden series
by Micah PersellOperation: Middle of the Garden is a top-secret government and military operation running under the nose of the American public in Washington, D. C. Eight years ago, troops in Afghanistan stumbled upon the remains of what looked to be the Garden of Eden. The skeletal remains of two trees peeked through centuries-worth of sand and debris. The soldiers who discovered the trees were coerced into being test subjects for the trees’ fruit. The fruit from the supposed Tree of Eternal Life turned the men immortal. Now, the Operation seeks to test the fruit from the second tree: the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.Jericho Edwards was the first test subject at the inception of Operation: Middle of the Garden. When he viewed his nurse Emily Kent for the first time, a mysterious Voice whispered, “The One,” to him. Jericho and Emily immediately became soul mates, a phenomenon caused by the fruit that became known as Impulse pairing, but Emily died a short while later due to a complicated pregnancy. Jericho has never been the same. He remains in the compound of the Operation because he has no desire to live, yet no other option but to live. He agrees to test the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil so he is of some use to the compound.Dahlia Gutierrez is a convicted criminal. When faced with prison or joining Operation: Middle of the Garden, Dahlia immediately chooses to become a test subject for both trees. She has a secret, and she needs the kind of potential freedom to flee at the drop of a hat that prison would impede. One thing’s for sure: she’s learned a lot from her past, and she’s going to do whatever it takes to make sure she never makes those mistakes again. The biggest lesson she’s learned? That she can only depend on herself.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Of the New World
by Edward KendrickShifter Tony and King Cerdic are back and dealing with their upcoming nuptials, with all the attendant stress. But eventually they are wed and life seems to settle down for them.Then a new problem crops up. Highwaymen are robbing wealthy lords. Tony and his brother-in-law, the mage Leofric come up with a plan to stop them, and then manage to convince Cerdic to let them do it, despite the fact it is possible there is more to the robberies than meets the eye. There is, and Tony and Leofric must deal with Jandar, an insane mage who wants to capture Tony for reasons of his own.In the process, Tony learns why Leofric has given up on finding someone to love. Will Tony be able to change that? It depends on whether both he and Leofric survive their confrontation with Jandar.
Of Triton
by Anna BanksEmma has just learned that her mother is a long-lost Poseidon princess, and now struggles with an identity crisis: As a Half-Breed, she's a freak in the human world and an abomination in the Syrena realm. Syrena law states all Half-Breeds should be put to death. As if that's not bad enough, her mother's reappearance in the Syrena world turns the two kingdoms--Poseidon and Triton--against one another. Which leaves Emma with a decision to make: Should she comply with Galen's request to keep herself safe and just hope for the best? Or should she risk it all and reveal herself--and her Gift--to save a people she's never known? Once again, Anna Banks infuses Emma and Galen's points of view with humor, intrigue, and waves of romance.
Of Unwillingness: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xiao ZuGu dust xuan 18 years old was named vice general with the father to the war rebellion set great achievements and during his battle mo yuyin suddenly caught a serious disease long cure lang in people are advised to give up but the master of the master of the language is very hopeful he would not give up nor could he that year moyuyin 18 years old cardamom youth see the triumphant return of gu dust xuan fangxin dark genus p p gu dust xuan learned that mo yin got sick has been careful to accompany her side take care of mo yuyin s condition gradually improved the affection of two people is deeper and deeper
Of Venice, of Love, of Magic
by Anna CastelliVenice, Anna Castelli receives a small package of letters consumed from the hands of two mysterious characters who entrust her story .. After a long working day, Jérôme de Seingalt smokes his last cigarette on his "altana" (Venetian terrace), enjoying the moonlight and the silence of the Lagoon Suddenly inside the mirror of his room, a funny woman appears, Lavinia de Merteuil. After fighting extremely hard to get her out of there, Jérôme listens in surprise to her story: Lavinia tells her that they already knew each other and that they loved each other three hundred years ago and asks for her help to break the enchantment that took her away from him, forcing her to travel as a mirror in mirror for centuries until the curse is broken. The only way to achieve this is to tell fables. Thus begins an exchange of letters with which the two will discover again in our days their former passion, between walks and appointments in the most beautiful places of Venice, which the reader can admire with them. Between one letter and the other they contrast the curse with their fables; love stories set around the world and in every age, that pursue with their walk the passion that Lavinia and Jérôme possess, until the incredible epilogue with which the reader will discover if the power of love is stronger than the witchcraft that falls upon they.
Off and On Again
by Tia FieldingEnforcer Ewan “Cal” Calder hasn’t shifted into his Scottish wildcat form in two years. He should’ve gone crazy by now, because that’s how these things are supposed to work. The governing body of all shifters, the Council, has sent him and his adopted teenage son Kit to a sanctuary in Finland. It’s a last-ditch effort to wean Cal off the morphine he’s been using to keep his cat at bay. If he doesn’t shift soon, there’s no way he’s going to retain his sanity.Two years ago, Council security officer Derek Lamont was tentatively dating and getting to know Cal, but then he lost an eye in a tragic accident. While he was recuperating in the hospital, Cal and Kit vanished from the house they’d all shared. Derek has been searching for them ever since, traveling the world and grasping at straws because of the undeniable truth: Derek knows Cal is his mate, even though humans aren’t supposed to be able to feel the mate bond.When Derek finds Cal and Kit at a small farm in the middle of nowhere, Finland, he feels relief. But their problems are far from over. From Cal’s guilt over the accident, to stray hunting dogs, to figuring out how to deal with the Council, things keep piling up.
Off Base: A Bestselling Male/Male Military Romance (Out of Uniform #1)
by Annabeth AlbertAfter trading the barracks for a fixer-upper rental, navy SEAL Zack Nelson wants peace, not a roommate-especially not Pike, who sees things about Zack he most wants to hide. Pike's flirting puts virgin Zack on edge. And the questions Pike's arrival would spark from Zack's teammates about his own sexuality? Nope. Not going there. But Zack can't refuse. Pike Reynolds knows there won't be a warm welcome in his new home. What can he say? He's an acquired taste. But he needs this chance to get his life together. Also, teasing the uptight SEAL will be hella fun. Still, Pike has to tread carefully; he's had his fill of tourists in the past, and he can't risk his heart on another, not even one as hot, as built-and, okay, yeah, as adorable-as Zack. Living with Pike crumbles Zack's restraint and fuels his curiosity. He discovers how well they fit together in bed...in the shower...in the hallway... He needs Pike more than he could have imagined, yet he doesn't know how to be the man Pike deserves. Book One of the Out of Uniform series This book is approximately 73,000 words One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you're looking for with an HEA/HFN. It's a promise! Find out more at CarinaPress.com/RomancePromise
Off-Duty SEALs: Military Romantic Suspense (The Echo Platoon Series)
by Marliss MeltonFour Stories of Bachelor Navy SEALs On Dangerous Missions of the Heart in Off-Duty SEALs, An Echo Platoon Anthology by Marliss Melton--Present Day, Louisa Virginia, Virginia Beach, Spain, Washington DC--Tyler Rexall was issued a medical discharge and released from the Teams. Now he’s living in his parents’ country home wondering what the hell he’s going to do with a crushed foot, let alone with the ugly dog just foisted on him by some well-meaning woman he knew in high school.Rusty Kuzinsky has given thirty-two years to the Teams. He has big plans following retirement, but they don’t include caring for a traumatized military war dog. There’s only one woman he can rely on to help him…if she’s forgiven him for letting her husband die all those years ago.Mitch Thoreau finds romance on his vacation in Spain when Catalonia’s bid for independence turns violent. Too bad for Mitch, the woman he’s falling for is a member of the family responsible for unleashing terror on Barcelona.Stuart Rudolph, a white-hat hacker in his off-hours, is surfing the web when he realizes danger on the home front is just a click away. Imagine Stu’s horror on discovering the only woman he ever loved—and lost—is being used as bait by the terrorists who are out gunning for Stu.Publisher's Note: Gifted and experienced, no one delivers true SEAL action and romance like Marliss Melton. Sure to be enjoyed by fans of Trish McCallan, Tawny Weber and Maya Banks as well as Christin Harber, Suzanne Brockmann and Linda Howard.
Off The Edge
by Carolyn CraneSHE MAY BE HIS WORST ENEMY. . . For deadly secret agent Peter Macmillan, language is a weapon-one he uses to hunt criminals, destroy plots, and charm enemies. Seducing information out of a beautiful singer in a Bangkok hotel should be easy. . . except this particular singer has the power to destroy his cool façade, and with it, his last defense against a dark past. HE MAY BE HER ONLY HOPE. . . He tricked her. He helped himself to her body and her secrets. He has enemies everywhere. Laney Lancaster should hate Peter, but when she discovers him shirtless, sweaty, and chained up in the hotel's dungeon, all she can think about is freeing him. Because she knows what it's like to be trapped and alone. And she could use a dangerous friend. They may be wrong for each other, but the instant they join forces, Laney and Peter are plunged into an odyssey of hot sex and dark danger. To survive, they must trust each other with their lives-and their hearts.
Off Her Game (Texas Highlanders Ice Hockey #1)
by Suzan ButlerCrisis-counselor-turned-cocktail-waitress Valerie Chase knows the score--Men are a distraction and not in her game plan. But when a certain hockey player tempts her wild side, part of her wants to indulge in a little harmless fun. As the star center for the Texas Highlanders, Darren Moran's good looks and deadly determination make him a fan favorite. But after the previous season's disaster, the last thing he needs is to let some woman crawl under his skin. But... Val's different. She brings out the best in him--both on and off the ice--and he's not about to lose her. . When the game moves to the next level, Darren and Val have got to call timeout. An unplanned romance is a game-thrower, a sinful temptation that neither of them can afford. After all, there's no way to have order in matters of the heart when the penalties tally up to an ejection from the game. . Reading order of this series: * O Christmas Three, #0.5 * Off Her Game, #1 * Heart and Snow, #2 * Scoring His Heart, #3