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Master of Seduction
by Sarah Holland"We became involved the minute our eyes met..."Sparks flew between Emma and Patrick the first time they met-but Emma didn't understand why. After all, she was a confirmed cynic who didn't believe in love, and even if she did, a notorious womanizer like Patrick was the last man she'd choose! But Patrick was a master of seduction, and pretty soon Emma was wondering how long she'd be able to resist his passionate kisses....
Master of Shadows
by Angela KnightCourt seducer La Belle Coeur has met her match in Tristan, a Knight of the Round Table unafraid of blood-or lust. Joining together to combat a werewolf wizard and sworn enemy of Arthur, they must put their lives on the line-while coming to grips with the rising heat between them.
Master of Shadows: A Novella of the Darkyn (Novel Of The Darkyn)
by Lynn ViehlWill Scarlet, right-hand man to Darkyn leader Robin of Locksley, has been charged with an impossible task: He must regain control of his lord's stronghold, which has been invaded by vicious Darkyn renegades, without harming any captives or attracting the attention of the Brethren, the Kyn-s mortal enemies. Things only get worse when Will learns that Reese Carmichael, the mortal woman he loves, is one of the hostages. <P> Reese was sent by her father, a former Brethren inquisitor, to infiltrate Rosethorn, retrieve an ancient vial containing the cause of a medieval plague, and prevent Armageddon from being accidentally unleashed upon the mortal world. Seducing and falling in love with Will Scarlet was never part of the plan, but Reese has no choice other than to use him and the siege of Rosethorn to complete her mission. If she does, she knows he will never forgive her-but if she doesn-t, millions of innocent lives will be lost. <P> As Kyn allies Jayr, Byrne, and Lucan arrive to provide Will with reinforcements, Reese-s true identity and motives are revealed.- Torn between love and loyalty, Will and Reese uncover one last secret from the past that may help them win the final battle-if it doesn-t destroy them first.
Master of Smoke
by Angela KnightView our feature on Angela Knight's Master of Smoke. After being attacked by a werewolf, Eva Roman is now able to shift into one. Luckily she saves a handsome shapeshifter from a similar attack. Eva does not know his true identity as Smoke, a Sidhe warrior. His attacker was Warlock, the magic-imbued leader of a cult of werewolf assassins trained to destroy all others. As a war ignites between all the immortals in the Mageverse, Eva and Smoke will need more than their love for each other to survive.
Master of Sorrows: The Silent Gods Book 1 (The Silent Gods)
by Justin CallYou have heard the story before - of a young boy, orphaned through tragic circumstances, raised by a wise old man, who comes to a fuller knowledge of his magic and uses it to fight the great evil that threatens his world.But what if the boy hero and the malevolent, threatening taint were one and the same?What if the boy slowly came to realize he was the reincarnation of an evil god? Would he save the world . . . or destroy it?Among the Academy's warrior-thieves, Annev de Breth is an outlier. Unlike his classmates who were stolen as infants from the capital city, Annev was born in the small village of Chaenbalu, was believed to be executed, and then unknowingly raised by his parents' killers.Seventeen years later, Annev struggles with the burdens of a forbidden magic, a forgotten heritage, and a secret deformity. When he is subsequently caught between the warring ideologies of his priestly mentor and the Academy's masters, he must choose between forfeiting his promising future at the Academy or betraying his closest friends. Each decision leads to a deeper dilemma, until Annev finds himself pressed into a quest he does not wish to fulfil. Will he finally embrace the doctrine of his tutors, murder a stranger, and abandon his mentor? Or will he accept the more difficult truth of who he is . . . and the darker truth of what he may become . . .
Master of Sorrows: The Silent Gods Book 1 (The Silent Gods)
by Justin CallYou have heard the story before - of a young boy, orphaned through tragic circumstances, raised by a wise old man, who comes to a fuller knowledge of his magic and uses it to fight the great evil that threatens his world.But what if the boy hero and the malevolent, threatening taint were one and the same?What if the boy slowly came to realize he was the reincarnation of an evil god? Would he save the world . . . or destroy it?Among the Academy's warrior-thieves, Annev de Breth is an outlier. Unlike his classmates who were stolen as infants from the capital city, Annev was born in the small village of Chaenbalu, was believed to be executed, and then unknowingly raised by his parents' killers.Seventeen years later, Annev struggles with the burdens of a forbidden magic, a forgotten heritage, and a secret deformity. When he is subsequently caught between the warring ideologies of his priestly mentor and the Academy's masters, he must choose between forfeiting his promising future at the Academy or betraying his closest friends. Each decision leads to a deeper dilemma, until Annev finds himself pressed into a quest he does not wish to fulfil. Will he finally embrace the doctrine of his tutors, murder a stranger, and abandon his mentor? Or will he accept the more difficult truth of who he is . . . and the darker truth of what he may become . . .
Master of Soul-Building: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Zhao BanXianIn the underworld, the heavens were set, and the gods and spirits were created to change their lives. What was the fear of days? carving knife of gold and silver, sculpting all things;
Master of Soul-Building: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Zhao BanXianIn the underworld, the heavens were set, and the gods and spirits were created to change their lives.What was the fear of days? carving knife of gold and silver, sculpting all things;
Master of Soul-Building: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Zhao BanXianIn the underworld, the heavens were set, and the gods and spirits were created to change their lives.What was the fear of days? carving knife of gold and silver, sculpting all things;
Master of Soul-Building: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Zhao BanXianIn the underworld, the heavens were set, and the gods and spirits were created to change their lives.What was the fear of days? carving knife of gold and silver, sculpting all things;
Master of Soul-Building: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Zhao BanXianIn the underworld, the heavens were set, and the gods and spirits were created to change their lives.What was the fear of days? carving knife of gold and silver, sculpting all things;
Master of Soul-Building: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Zhao BanXianIn the underworld, the heavens were set, and the gods and spirits were created to change their lives.What was the fear of days? carving knife of gold and silver, sculpting all things;
Master of Soul-Building: Volume 7 (Volume 7 #7)
by Zhao BanXianIn the underworld, the heavens were set, and the gods and spirits were created to change their lives.What was the fear of days? carving knife of gold and silver, sculpting all things;
Master of Souls (Kingdom of Souls #3)
by Rena BarronImmortal magic, shocking twists, and star-crossed romance collide in the electrifying conclusion to Rena Barron’s epic YA fantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone, Raybearer, and Strange the Dreamer. A king with a score to settle. A demon sowing rebellion. A girl who holds the power of the gods. Arrah has sacrificed almost everything in her battle against the Demon King. Now, forced to give up the gift of magic she’d sought for so long, she must decipher the legacy of her past life as the orisha Dimma—and weave an uneasy alliance between her beloved Rudjek, the Demon King, and the remaining orishas, hoping to restore peace to all of their worlds. But as Arrah’s half-demon sister resumes her quest for destruction, peace may require the ultimate sacrifice.… Set in a richly imagined world inspired by whispered tales of voodoo and folk magic, this thrilling, high-stakes finale to the Kingdom of Souls trilogy will captivate readers who love Namina Forna and Sabaa Tahir. “I couldn’t get enough of Kingdom of Souls. Wonderfully written, and full of dark magic and danger, it was a story I couldn’t wait to escape into. Highly recommended!”—Kendare Blake, #1?New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series
Master of Space and Time
by Rudy RuckerThe real world is unbearable to madcap inventor Harry Gerber, so he uses his genius to twist the laws of science and create his own tailor-made universe. Master of Space and Time combines high physics and high jinks, blurring the line between science and magic. From a voyage to a mirror-image world where sluglike parasites make slaves of humanity, to trees and bushes that grow fries and pork chops, to a rain of fish, author Rudy RuckerOCotwo-time winner of the Philip K. Dick AwardOCotakes readers on the ultimate joyride. But once the gluons at the core of Harry's creation run out . . . disaster looms for Harry and his friends. "
Master of Swords
by Angela KnightWitch Lark McClure has survived a vicious vampire attack that shook her confidence and left her struggling with feelings of helplessness and fear. The last thing she needs is a partnership with Gawain, a handsome vampire knight who means to seduce her every chance he gets. Gawain believes he needs Lark for one thing and one thing only--and it's not her skill with magic. In the process, he plans to help her overcome her fear and show her the pleasure to be found in a vampire's arms. But even as passion sizzles between Lark and Gawain, a revenge-driven killer targets them. If he has his way, Lark, Gawain, and the world itself will pay the price.
The Master of the Blood Desert
by Philipp SchmidtA new world. A world full of danger, in which only the strong survive, in which pimped out vehicles whiz through an endless desert, and a world in which magic has returned. The old order is broken. A mysterious people has reconquered the earth and smashed the former civilizations - as long as they have not ruined themselves in the process. In the Wasteland, survivors have founded new societies with their own rules and laws. A hostile, desolate land, roaming with bounty hunters, nightmarish creatures and outlaws, who are always in search of an easy prey or quick cash. Hank, called the Wanderer, is one of them. An outcast, a legend, a man trying to be stronger than the merciless desert. Actually, he just wants to complete a shady job, collect the reward and move on. But it does not go according to plan. Young Bohdan crosses his path and an adventurous journey begins.
Master of the Cauldron
by David DrakeGarric or-Reise was born the son of an innkeeper in Barca's Hamlet on the Isle of Haft, but through valor and determination became first a prince and then the Regent and successor to the feeble Valence III, King of the Isles.
Master of the Cauldron (Lord of the Isles #6)
by David DrakeGarric Reise was born the son of an innkeeper in Barca's Hamlet on the Isle of Haft, but through valor and determination became first a prince and then the Regent and successor to the feeble Valence III, King of the Isles.
Master of the Five Magics
by Lyndon HardyYoung sorcerer in training treies to learn the wonders of magic.
Master of the House of Darts
by Aliette BodardThe year is Three Rabbit, and the storm is coming... The coronation war for the new Emperor has just ended in a failure, the armies retreating with a mere forty prisoners of war - not near enough sacrifices to ensure the favor of the gods.When one of those prisoners of war dies of a magical illness, ACATL, High Priest for the Dead, is summoned to investigate. File Under: Fantasy [ Magical Murder | Aztec Mystery | Human Sacrifice | The Gods Walk ]e-book ISBN: 9780857661616From the Paperback edition.
Master of the House of Darts (Obsidian and Blood #3)
by Aliette De BodardThe conclusion to the critically acclaimed Obsidian and Blood trilogy:The year is Three Rabbit, and the storm is coming.The Mexica Empire now has a new Emperor, but his coronation war has just ended in a failure: the armies have retreated with a paltry forty prisoners of war, not near enough sacrifices to satisfy the gods. Acatl, High Priest for the Dead, has no desire to involve himself yet again in the intrigues of the powerful. However, when one of the prisoners dies of a magical illness, he has little choice but to investigate. For it is only one death, but it will not be the last.As the bodies pile up and the imperial court tears itself apart, dragging Teomitl, Acatl's beloved student, into the eye of the storm, the High Priest for the Dead is going to have to choose whom he can afford to trust; and where, in the end, his loyalties ultimately lie...REVIEWS:'Like the previous books, the third in the Obsidian and Blood series abounds with suspects and red herrings. It's a twisty and colourful tale filled with strange gods who demand sacrifices and pain for the least favour. I liked the way Acatl is beginning to question the way things are, and the first stirrings of doubt are awakening in him. He's always had misgivings about his own suitability as High Priest, but in this novel his eyes are opened to some of the deeper wrongs done in the name of the empire, and in the name of people's unswerving loyalty to the gods.' --WarpCore SF'I found this to be the best book of a very good series. The same positives from the first two books are still present, a very easy-to-read writing style (easy to read but not simple or dumbed down), a quick pace, and some incredible world building, incredible accessibility despite the lesser know pantheon and names. Even though the second book dealt with a possible end to the world, MASTER OF THE HOUSE OF DARTS took a similar fate and did it better. Perhaps this was because in many ways it felt more like a fantasy book than a mystery book, which lends itself better to the "save the world" type story. The magic felt more organic here, it was never used as a crutch, or perhaps it was just better explained. There was a bit less travelling this time around, which also led to a tighter story. The ending involved several confrontations that were tense and believable, including some between people who are supposed to be allies... a great end to the series.' --Fantasy Review Barn'Whether you take it as historical noir or as a highly accurate fantasy, it's hard not to enjoy the Obsidian and Blood books--it's a perfect fit for those looking for something different from their usual fare, but still exciting in ways they're used to.' --Guys Lit Wire'Acatl, is very much at the heart of the story, more so perhaps than the plot. He slowly grows into his position as the High Priest of the Dead throughout the trilogy, while the author moves along a parallel path, her narrative growing into its teller and inhabiting his mind with increasing comfort and self-assurance. Acatl is both the hero and the author's avatar as she explores her ideas of what a hero can and should be. Perceptive readers will find Acatl to be a very different kind of hero than we are accustomed to reading about, but the action and the mystery proceed so smoothly that some may never notice the gleeful contrariness that lurks below the surface... Acatl is not, and this is apparent from much earlier in the trilogy, a typical action hero. He is not even a typical mystery solver, at least not in the Western idiom... The entirety of the Obsidian & Blood trilogy gets high marks... for creativity, execution, and gentle subversion. Not just recommended, but, to paraphrase Demi Moore in A Few Good Men, strenuously recommended.' --Two Dudes in an Attic
Master of the Moon
by Angela KnightUnknown to the citizens of her small town, policewoman Diana London is a shape-shifting werewolf on the track of a killer vampiress. Through erotic dreams, she is drawn to Llyr, king of the faeries. But despite sparks, Llyr is a complication in her life. Until the vampiress at large finds an ally, Diana and Llyr have no one to turn to but each other.
Master of the Moondog
by Stanley MullenIdiotic pets rate idiotic masters. Tod Denver and Charley, the moondog, made ideal companions as they set a zigzag course for the Martian diggings--paradise for fools.
Master of the Night
by Angela KnightAmerican agent Erin Grayson is assigned to seduce international businessman Reece Champion. But she's been set up. Reece is an agent, too--and a vampire.