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Once Upon a Galaxy
by Wil Mccarthy Martin Greenberg John HelfersThis collection of original new stories by today's masters of science fiction and fantasy contains classic fairy tales gone "techno, " with such familiar favorites as "Sleeping Beauty, " "The Emperor's New Clothes, " and "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" given an outer-space spin. Authors include Thomas Wylde, Ronnie Seagren, Stanley Schmidt, Tanya Huff, and Bruce Holland Rogers.
Once Upon a Honeymoon (Studs)
by Julie KistlerName: Thomas Michael "Tripp" AshbyAge: 34Status: S.T.U.D. #2Occupation: JockWhat was a STUD to do? Tripp Ashby actually had more women than he could handle!Thanks to his matchmaking mom's personal ad proclaiming his supposed desire to marry, strange women were turning up naked in his shower, breaking into his cabin, car-jacking him-and driving him nuts!Bridget Emerick had bailed him out before, why would she mind doing it again? Sure, she was engaged to be married, and she couldn't stand his mother. But how could she possibly resist a little dress rehearsal-especially with him as the groom?
Once Upon a Jade
by T. J. BlackleyAll incubi have a price, a curse-specified number of couplings they require before their curse can break and they turn back into a human.When Friedrich, the most popular jade in Idyll’s thriving brothel, gets hired by the mayor to clear an incubus out of the old haunted house on the edge of town, he doesn’t think much about what will come after the poor soul’s curse is broken. So he’s more than a little taken aback when the newly-restored Nathan first rebuffs him, and then backtracks on his initial hostility and seeks out his services again -- just for tea and conversation, of course.Juggling a busy professional life, appeasing the friends he left behind to take the mayor’s commission, and teasing his best friend about his own budding romance, Friedrich doesn’t notice himself falling for the new man in town until it’s too late to go back. But does Nathan want more from Friedrich than he pays for?
Once Upon a Legend: a blockbuster adventure from the author of The Day I Fell into a Fairytale
by Ben MillerDiscover your destiny in a legendary tale of friendly giants and magical mishaps, from actor and comedian Ben Miller, author of The Day I Fell into a Fairytale. 'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans &‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small&’ Ruth Jones Marcus has just started Merlin's, a very unusual school... He doesn't like it and is doing everything he can to get into big trouble and be sent home. When a midnight prank accidentally wakes a sleeping giant called Crom, things take a turn for the magical. But there are other giants on the move, bigger and angrier than Crom. Realising that Merlin's and the whole country are in danger, it's a race against time for the two new friends to find the magic of their own bravery.Turn the page, share the adventure in this bestselling magical story for all the family, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.*Have you ever wondered what your favourite fairytale characters are thinking? Once upon was only the start in the hilarious Diary of a Puss in Boots. OUT NOW!*
Once Upon a Marigold: Part Comedy, Part Love Story, Part Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink (Upon A Marigold Ser.)
by Jean FerrisWho knew love could be so amazing—and stupefying? Not Christian. He was clueless when he started spying on the royal family through his telescope. He lives in a cave with a troll for a dad, after all. If his dad had only warned him about all that mind-boggling love stuff, maybe things wouldn't be such a mess. But then, maybe, Princess Marigold would be dead. But Christian wasn't warned. And now that he's fallen for the princess, it's up to him to untwist an odd love triangle—er, rectangle—and foil a scheming queen who wants to take over the kingdom, even if it means bumping off her own daughter. With echoes of William Goldman's modern classic The Princess Bride, Jean Ferris's hilarious parody of "Once upon a time . . ." overflows with oddball characters and sage observations—and ends with a slapstick happily-ever-after that's full of surprises.
Once Upon a Memory
by Renata Liwska Nina LadenDoes a feather remember it once was a bird?Does a book remember it once was a word?When a feather drifts through a child's window, a magical journey begins. As the boy follows the feather, he is swept away to a world filled with adorable animals, where fantasy and reality come together in surprising and playful ways. From the cake that once was grain to the ocean that once was rain, whimsical "before" and "after" scenes offer readers a peek at the world as seen through the eyes of a curious child, ultimately asking the question, "What will you remember?" Nina Laden's poetic and cleverly woven text is perfectly paired with bestselling artist Renata Liwska's captivating illustrations. Together they create a story that will keep readers enchanted long after the journey has ended.
Once Upon a Rhyme
by Jack HeckelThe dragon is dead. The princess has been saved. There is but one problem: Prince Charming had nothing to do with it.In order to save his royal reputation, Prince Charming must begrudgingly enlist the help of accidental hero William Pickett. The two set out on an adventure that has them fighting trolls, outwitting a scoundrel, and drinking the foulest ale ever, collecting bruises to both body and pride along the way. Meanwhile, the rescued princess, Gwendolyn, turns out to be one dangerously distressed damsel, and an evil presence takes over Castle White in Charming's absence ...Enter this rollicking world and discover just what happens when a fairytale leaves the well-trodden path of "once upon a time."
Once Upon a River: A Novel
by Bonnie Jo Campbell"A demonstration of outstanding skills on the river of American literature." —Entertainment WeeklyBonnie Jo Campbell has created an unforgettable heroine in sixteen-year-old Margo Crane, a beauty whose unflinching gaze and uncanny ability with a rifle have not made her life any easier. After the violent death of her father, Margo takes to the river in search of her mother with only a biography of Annie Oakley to her name. Her river odyssey through rural Michigan becomes a defining journey, one that leads her beyond self-preservation and to deciding what price she is willing to pay for her choices.
Once Upon a Rose
by Nora Roberts Jill Gregory Marianne Willman Ruth Ryan LanganLove blossoms like the luscious petals of spring's very first rose...Winter Rose#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora RobertsOn a remote island cursed with eternal winter, a young queen heals a wounded soldier--and warms her heart with the joys of true love... The Rose and the Sword Jill GregoryAn exiled princess's last hope for recovering her lost kingdom lies with the embittered prince she is pledged to marry--a man as impossible as he is irresistible... The Roses of GlenrossRuth Ryan LanganSheltered in an abbey in war-torn Scotland, a lonely lass tends a haunted rose garden--while a heroic soldier basks in the pure glow of her love... The Fairest RoseAward-winning author Marianne WillmanEmbarking on a dangerous quest to win the hand of a princess, a bold Irish warrior falls for the one woman who has the power to save his life--and hold his heart...
Once Upon a Scream (Disney Chills)
by Vera Strange"I know you, that gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam..." Dawn misses the big city. Torn away from her favorite place in the world and shipped off to live with her two cooky aunts in the countryside, Dawn is miserable in her new life. While her parents see this as a chance for her to be away from the bad influences that kept getting her into trouble, Dawn sees her new dumpy town of Moorsland as a sticky and smelly prison with way too many bugs. But no one seems to care what Dawn wants, so she's stuck helping her aunts in their dusty antique shop and finishing the year out in a new school filled with mean girls. One day while cleaning some of the junk in the shop, Dawn accidentally pricks her finger on a broken spinning wheel, awakening none other than Maleficent. In exchange for keeping the spinning wheel safe, Maleficent will make sure Dawn's remaining time in Moorsland is smooth sailing. But as kids from her class start coming down with a mysterious sleeping sickness, Dawn starts to realize there is more to this deal than she imagined. And it's going to take more than just a dream for Dawn to take on the Mistress of All Evil. Grab your nightlight, dear reader, and prepare to be CHILL-ed!
Once Upon a Space-Time! (Space-Time #1)
by Jeffrey BrownFrom the author of the New York Times bestselling Jedi Academy books comes the first in a hilarious space-themed graphic novel series. Jide and Petra are just two normal kids until they are selected to leave Earth and join their new alien classmates on an intergalactic research mission to Mars. Too bad Petra has no idea how she ended up in the program, seeing as the closest she wants to get to space is being a sci-fi writer. Jide, on the other hand, is the brains of the mission, but his helicopter parents make it clear he hasn't left their gravitational pull behind quite yet.What is meant to be an intra-species bonding experience soon turns to hijinx as the kids discover The Potato orbiting around their new space classroom and accidentally launch a mission of their own without any adult commanders around to supervise--or help!From New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Brown comes an out-of-this-world adventure perfect for the astronaut-in-training in your life.
Once Upon a Spring Morn
by Dennis L. MckiernanThe gallant knight Roel and his great love Celeste, princess of the Springwood, embark on a desperate odyssey across the shadowlands to save Roel's sister from the forces of darkness threatening her very soul. . .
Once Upon a Summer Day
by Mckiernan Dennis L.Borel, Prince of the Winterwood, has been dreaming of a beautiful, golden-haired maiden night after night. He believes that she truly exists-and that she is in terrible danger. To save her, Borel must journey through the land of Faery-and face the dark forces that await him. . .
Once Upon a Summer Night: Mists Of Fate - Book Three (Mists of Fate #3)
by Nancy ScanlonTime, worlds, and hearts collide in this mesmerizing time-travel romance, perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon. Colin O’Rourke is expanding Celtic Connections, his matchmaking business, to the UK and Ireland. However, its success is threatened before it opens its doors when a prominent UK gossip columnist publishes a slanderous article about his company. The columnist agrees to retract her column...if he can successfully match her stubbornly single niece. Eleanor Carberry is content with her life as a London bookshop owner. She has everything she needs?books, tea, and an aunt who is more like a mother. When her aunt asks Ellie to be Celtic Connections’s first client, to determine if the company can match everyday people and not just London’s wealthiest, Ellie reluctantly agrees. When Colin and Ellie meet, their connection is undeniable. And though he’s drawn to her, Colin knows there’s more at stake than his own happiness—as an O’Rourke Protector, he has duties that call him to the past. He knows Ellie could be his future, but her aunt has made it clear that if he doesn’t match her with a specific type of man, she’ll ensure Celtic Connections’s failure. Despite the distance Colin tries to keep, Fate has other plans when Ellie takes an unexpected trip back in time...once upon a summer night.
Once Upon a Time Machine
by Lee NordlingFairy tales have fueled our dreams and fired our imaginations for centuries. Step inside a time machine built by a collection of today's finest storytellers, and enter a range of futures where familiar tales are reimagined in an astonishing variety of styles. Editors Andrew Carl and Chris Stevens bring you the next wave of leading writers and illustrators working alongside superstar creators like Farel Dalrymple (Pop Gun War), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Khoi Pham (Daredevil), and Brandon Graham (King City) to deliver a reading experience that will delight generations young and old.* Ageless stories become tales for a new age!
Once Upon a Time Machine Volume 2
by VariousStories and myths from ancient Greece have fueled our dreams and fired our imaginations for centuries. Step inside a time machine built by a collection of today's finest storytellers, and enter a range of futures where familiar tales are re-imagined in an astonishing variety of styles."Ancient" Greece: the year 3016 AD. And 4079 AD. And 6060 AD. From the trials of Heracles to the love songs of Orpheus, the myths and gods of the past are reborn in wondrous and scarcely imaginable futures. Witness exciting new visions of the Greek tradition from the hands and minds of Ronald Wimberly (Prince of Cats), Toby Cypress (Rodd Racer), Farel Dalrymple (The Wrenchies), and many more of today's most inventive creators. From the editors of the landmark Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream anthology, this follow up to the Harvey-nominated first volume of Once upon a Time Machine features a the comics debut of Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Michael Swanwick (Stations of the Tide).
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: The First Novel By Quentin Tarantino
by Quentin TarantinoQuentin Tarantino's long-awaited first work of fiction - at once hilarious, delicious, and brutal - is the always surprising, sometimes shocking new novel based on his Academy Award-winning film.RICK DALTON - Once he had his own TV series, but now Rick's a washed-up villain-of-the week drowning his sorrows in whiskey sours. Will a phone call from Rome save his fate or seal it?CLIFF BOOTH - Rick's stunt double, and the most infamous man on any movie set because he's the only one there who might have gotten away with murder . . . SHARON TATE - She left Texas to chase a movie-star dream, and found it. Sharon's salad days are now spent on Cielo Drive, high in the Hollywood Hills.CHARLES MANSON - The ex-con's got a bunch of zonked-out hippies thinking he's their spiritual leader, but he'd trade it all to be a rock 'n' roll star.HOLLYWOOD 1969 - YOU SHOULDA BEEN THERE
Once Upon a Time in the Weird West
by Jamie Fessenden Shira Anthony Jana Denardo Kim Fielding Venona Keyes Andrew Q. Gordon Tali Spencer Lex Chase C. S. PoeThis isn't the same old Wild West. The usual suspects are all present: cowboys, outlaws, and sheriffs. There's plenty of dust, tumbleweeds, horses, and cattle on the range, but there are also magical gems, automatons, elementals, airships... even dinosaurs and genetically modified insects. Roaming among the buffalo and coyotes, you'll encounter skinwalkers, mad engineers, mythical beings cloaked in darkness, and lovers who stay true to their oaths... even beyond the grave. On this frontier are those at the mercy of their own elaborate devices as well as men whose control of time and space provides a present-day vision of the West. There might even be a dragon hidden amongst the ghost towns and wagon trains. If you like your Westerns with a splash of magic, a touch of steampunk, and plenty of passionate romance between men, these genre-bending tales will exceed expectations. Hold on to your hats, cowboys and cowgirls. The West is about to get weird, and you're in for a hell of a ride.See excerpt for individual blurbs.
Once Upon a Unicorn
by Lou AndersA science-minded unicorn and a (literal) fiery horse team up in this fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Fablehaven and the Wizards of Once series.Have you ever heard of a unicorn who is more interested in science experiments than magic?Or a flaming horse who's a walking fire hazard?When a pumpkin-headed menace called Jack o' the Hunt and monsters untold threaten their home, this unlikely pair must team up to save all of the Whisperwood--and themselves!Award-winner Lou Anders delivers a fantasy adventure about friendship, fearlessness, and finding your true herd.
Once Upon a Unicorn's Horn
by Beatrice BlueDo you know how unicorns got their horns? Find out in this charming picture book about friendship, family, and magic. (Hint: It&’s something sweet!) How did unicorns get their horns? It all began once upon a magical forest, where a little girl named June discovered tiny horses with soft fur and sparkly tails learning how to fly! But there was one poor, sad horsie that couldn&’t fly at all. And of course, June was determined to help. Find out how one girl&’s sweet idea for cheering up her new friend turned into an unexpected treat for unicorn lovers everywhere. Featuring an imaginative little girl who loves to explore nature, this adorable story celebrates family, friendship, and finding the magic within yourself.
Once Upon a Winter's Night
by Mckiernan Dennis L.The bestselling author of the immensely popular Mithgar books now turns his unique talents to a phantasmic retelling of the classic French fairy tale, "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" in which a young woman enters into a strange, peril-filled marriage to a mysterious prince.
Once Upon a Winter's Night
by Dennis L. MckiernanDennis McKiernan has written mostly fantasies that take place on the world of Mithgar. Here he writes a pure fairy tale and does so very well. Camille, the youngest of five daughters of a poor crofter, is contracted to marry Alain, Prince of the Summer Wood, in Faerie. She is borne off to her new lord on the back of a huge bear and finds her love to be a truly princely person who must constantly wear a mask. She peeks at his face one night and dire consequences ensue. Very well written.
Once Upon a Wolf (The Wayward Wolves Series #1)
by Rhys FordWayward Wolves: Book OneGibson Keller’s days are fairly routine: wake up early, get some work done, drink lots of coffee, and take care of Ellis, his older brother, stuck in wolf form after coming home from the war. It’s a simple life made up of long runs on two legs—or four—and quiet evenings…. Until Ellis chases a handsome man off a cliff and into the frozen waters beside their cabin, changing Gibson’s life forever. For Zach Thomas, buying an old B&B is a new start. Leaving behind his city life, he longs to find peace and quiet, and hiking the trails behind his property seems safe enough—right up to the moment an enormous black wolf chases him into a lake, nearly drowning him. Discovering werewolves are real astounds him, but not as much as the man who rescues him from the icy water, then walks into Zach’s heart as if he owns it. Loving a werewolf—loving Gibson with all his secrets—has its challenges, but Zach believes their love is worth fighting for, especially since his heart knows the big bad wolf is really a prince in disguise.
Once Upon a Zombie
by Storm StokerWhat would you do if you turned on the news tomorrow morning and learned there was a Zombie Apocalypse? There are at least seven people who would not be surprised. In fact, they've been waiting their whole lives for this event. These over-educated, under-employed misfits have spent years watching old horror films about zombies, playing zombie video games and discussing what they would do if zombies invaded. They are ready. In the real world, they are labeled as freaks and outcasts. They have dead-end jobs and are looked down on by their families and society. The real world is about to end. Is it possible the least likely people to survive in the normal world could triumph in a zombie apocalypse? Is this their chance to move from the bottom to the top of the food chain?
Once Upon an Autumn Eve
by Mckiernan Dennis L.Once upon an autumn eve, a wounded knight named Sieur Luc rides into the Autumnwood-and into the heart of Princess Liaze. But even as love blooms between them, dark forces snatch him away. Guided by the enigmatic Fates, Liaze sets out on a desperate quest to follow the trail of her true love no matter what perils she may encounter.