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The Scenic Route
by Chrissy MunderEd Baldwin left his home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula right after graduation and vowed never to return. He’s patched things up enough that he’s bringing long-time boyfriend Joe Sutton home to meet the family. Ed knows no family dynamic is ever perfect, but with the differences between their upbringings, he worries this will be the deal-breaker in their relationship.Nervous and on-edge, Ed picks a fight with Joe the entire trip. When Joe has enough and stops at a run-down motel to take a break, their relationship is tested in a way Ed never imagined. There’s not a lot of rest to be had at the Easy Rest Motel and Ed must learn to trust both himself and Joe before they become permanent guests. But that’s not the end of their adventure and Ed knows one thing -- this is the last time he lets Joe take the scenic route.
The Scenic Route (The Nsibidi Scripts)
by Nnedi OkoraforIn this spellbinding short story, join Akata Witch&’s Sunny and Sasha on an adventure through the unexpected.During a quick jaunt to the United States, Sunny and Sasha embark on a tour of Chicago that is unlike any other! From the bottom of Lake Michigan to the top of the city&’s most famous skyscraper, their wild ride reveals mystical secrets of the city that are only viewable to those in the know. In The Scenic Route, award-winning writer Nnedi Okorafor weaves an enthralling short story starring the beloved Nsibidi Scripts characters from Akata Witch, Akata Warrior, and the upcoming Akata Woman, available in January 2022.
The Scent Keeper: A Novel
by Erica BauermeisterErica Bauermeister, the national bestselling author of The School of Essential Ingredients, presents a moving and evocative coming-of-age novel about childhood stories, families lost and found, and how a fragrance conjures memories capable of shaping the course of our lives. Emmeline lives an enchanted childhood on a remote island with her father, who teaches her about the natural world through her senses. What he won’t explain are the mysterious scents stored in the drawers that line the walls of their cabin, or the origin of the machine that creates them. As Emmeline grows, however, so too does her curiosity, until one day the unforeseen happens, and Emmeline is vaulted out into the real world--a place of love, betrayal, ambition, and revenge. To understand her past, Emmeline must unlock the clues to her identity, a quest that challenges the limits of her heart and imagination.Lyrical and immersive, The Scent Keeper explores the provocative beauty of scent, the way it can reveal hidden truths, lead us to the person we seek, and even help us find our way back home. <p><p><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Scent of Burnt Flowers: A Novel
by Blitz BazawuleFleeing persecution in 1960s America, a Black couple seeks asylum in Ghana, but fresh dangers and old secrets threaten their newfound freedom in this hypnotic debut novel.&“I am truly blown away by this novel.&”—Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author of Red at the BoneWhen the windshield of his Chevy Impala shatters in a dark diner parking lot in Alabama, Melvin moves without thinking. A split-second reaction marrows in his bones from the days of war, but this time it is the safety of his fiancé, Bernadette, at stake. Impulse keeps them alive, and yet they flee with blood on their hands. What is life like now that they are fugitives? Pack passports. Empty bank accounts. Set their old life on fire. The couple disguise themselves as a pastor and a reluctant pastor&’s wife who&’s hiding a secret from her fiancé. With a persistent FBI agent on their trail, they travel to Ghana to seek the help of Melvin&’s old college friend who happens to be the country&’s embattled president, Kwame Nkrumah.The couple&’s chance encounter with Ghana&’s most beloved highlife musician, Kwesi Kwayson, who&’s on his way to perform for the president, sparks a journey full of suspense, lust, magic, and danger as Nkrumah&’s regime crumbles around them. What was meant to be a fresh start quickly spirals into chaos, threatening both their relationship and their lives. Kwesi and Bernadette&’s undeniable attraction and otherworldly bond cascades during their three-day trek, and so does Melvin&’s intense jealousy. All three must confront one another and their secrets, setting off a series of cataclysmic events.Steeped in the history and mythology of postcolonial West Africa at the intersection of the civil rights movement in America, this gripping and ambitious debut merges political intrigue, magical encounters, and forbidden romance in an epic collision of morality and power.
The Scent of Danger: Book 2 (The Trapdoor Mysteries #2)
by Abie LongstaffThe second book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code-breaking, animal-loving servant girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library...Orphan Tally is the servant girl at Mollett Manor - and she's also the Secret Keeper of the magical library hidden beneath a trapdoor, underneath the manor's grounds. Along with Squill the squirrel, she uses the enchanted books to solve crimes. So when Lady Mollett's new puppy, Widdles, is kidnapped, Tally and Squill head straight to the library. But will they be able to catch the dognapper or is it already too late?
Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, Book #1)
by Christina Dodd1000 years ago, a brutal warrior struck a sinister bargain. In return for the ability to change into a predator, Konstantine promised his soul and those of his descendants to the devil.
Scent of Darkness
by Christina DoddAnn Smith loves her handsome, dynamic boss, Jasha Wilder, but her daring plan to seduce him goes awry when she encounters a powerful wolf who-before her horrified eyes-changes into the man she adores. She soon discovers she can't escape her destiny, for she is the woman fated to break the curse that binds his soul. .
The Scent of Jasmine (Edilean Series #5)
by Jude DeverauxWould you risk your life--on the love of a lifetime? Charleston, 1799: A daughter of Southern gentility and a gifted painter, Catherine Edilean Harcourt has no lack of suitors at home in Virginia, waiting to fulfill her dream of marriage and family. But Cay's adventurous spirit, fostered by growing up with her three brothers, is piqued while visiting her godfather in South Carolina. Bedridden with a broken leg, he asks Cay to fill in for him on an urgent task: on her way to a fancy dress ball, she must deliver a packed horse to an old friend's son--who also happens to be an escaped convict charged with murdering his wife! Cay agrees to the plan, which doesn't go at all as planned . . . whereupon she finds herself fleeing Alexander McDowell's captors, riding blind into the night with the fugitive Scotsman. Though she should fear him, Cay finds herself overwhelmingly attracted to Alex, and drawn into his tale of misguided justice and his innocence as they seek refuge in the steamy Florida everglades. Will trusting him be the worst mistake of her life? Or will falling in love be the salvation both of them have been looking for?
A Scent of Magic
by Jill JonesThe discovery of an exotic scent sets the stage for a tale of love, revenge, and renewed passion in this “unique and utterly spellbinding . . . story to savor” (Romantic Times). Simone LeFevre will stop at nothing until she’s joined the exclusive ranks of the world’s top perfumers, even if it means destroying the rival who stole everything from her—including her heart. The discovery of a strange elixir dating back to the previous century is the key to a new scent called “My Desire,” which stirs Nick Rutledge’s dreams with aching memories of the woman he once betrayed. But as these lovers turned enemies delve deeper into the origin of the elusive scent, they face unknown dangers—and embrace a timeless passion. Previously published as Essence of My Desire.
The Scent of Magic: The Five Senses Set (The Five Senses Set #3)
by Andre Norton&“A heady mixture of Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and aromatherapy in this new magical adventure&” from the Science Fiction Grand Master (Publishers Weekly). An orphaned child and captive scullery maid, young Willadene possesses an uncanny ability to sense and understand the magical odors that pervade her world. It is this remarkable talent—or curse—that carries her far from the fetid kitchen into an apprenticeship with a revered herbalist and ultimately to the highest circles of the Ducal court. But there is depravity lurking within the castle&’s walls, inspiring brazen treacheries and usurpations—and foul abduction as unthinkable as it is unexpected. And an innocent girl finds the heightened sense that has been her fortune is now drawing her down into a maelstrom of evil.
Scent of Magic
by Andre NortonThere is a malevolence lurking within the castle's walls, inspiring brazen treacheries and usurpations... and a foul abduction as unthinkable as it is unexpected. Something horribly strange and forbidden has struck at the dawn of a new day of corruption and terror. And a young girl finds the heightened sense that has been her fortune now drawing her inextricably down into a maelstrom of evil. Now a great quest is in Willadene's future: a journey to a place of darkness; of tainted covenants and ancient battles of blood and sacrifice when monsters warred with heroes. For the extraordinary power that has molded her destiny is propelling her toward shocking self-knowledge and an impossible rescue in a realm of shadows, secrets, and devastated hope where the invincible lord of abominations reigns.
Scent of Magic: Touch Of Power Scent Of Magic Taste Of Darkness (An\avry Of Kazan Novel Ser. #2)
by Maria V. SnyderContinue the mystical story of the Healer trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder. As the last Healer in the Fifteen Realms, Avry of Kazan is in a unique position: in the minds of friends and foes alike, she no longer exists. Despite her need to prevent the megalomaniacal King Tohon from winning control of the Realms, Avry is also determined to find her sister and repair their estrangement. And she must do it alone, as Kerrick, her partner and sole confidant, returns to Alga to summon his country into battle.Though she should be in hiding, Avry will do whatever she can to support Tohon’s opponents. Including infiltrating a holy army, evading magic sniffers, teaching forest skills to soldiers and figuring out how to stop Tohon’s most horrible creations yet: an army of the walking dead—human and animal alike and nearly impossible to defeat.War is coming and Avry is alone. Unless she figures out how to do the impossible…again.Originally published in 2013
Scent of Magic
by Maria V. SnyderAs the last Healer in the Fifteen Realms, Avry of Kazan is in a unique position: in the minds of friends and foes alike, she no longer exists. Despite her need to prevent the megalomaniacal King Tohon from winning control of the Realms, Avry is also determined to find her sister and repair their estrangement. And she must do it alone, as Kerrick, her partner and sole confidant, returns to Alga to summon his country into battle.Though she should be in hiding, Avry will do whatever she can to support Tohon's opponents. Including infiltrating a holy army, evading magic sniffers, teaching forest skills to soldiers and figuring out how to stop Tohon's most horrible creations yet: an army of the walking dead-human and animal alike and nearly impossible to defeat.War is coming and Avry is alone. Unless she figures out how to do the impossible...again.
Scent of Roses (Paranormal Series II #1)
by Kat MartinElizabeth doesn't believe in ghosts. But this time she has no choice.Family counselor Elizabeth Conner isn't sure what to think when Maria Santiago comes to her for help. Pregnant and terrified, Maria claims to be visited each night by the ghost of a little girl, warning her to flee. Her husband, Miguel, a migrant worker at Harcourt Farms in the San Joaquin Valley, dismisses her fears as hormonal changes. Sympathetic to the young woman, Elizabeth agrees to help by contacting Miguel's employers, who own the cottage where the young couple lives.Elizabeth immediately picks up on the deep enmity between the two Harcourt brothers: Carson, the handsome scion running the estate for his incapacitated father, and Zack, the rebellious black sheep. While Carson is more interested in Elizabeth than in her concerns, Zack grudgingly agrees to help her look into the history of the house. But even as unexpected desire draws them together, Elizabeth and Zack feel something dark and disturbing at the house. And when the cloying scent and lingering chill of pure evil surround her, Elizabeth knows something terrible has happened here before, something that has its roots in murder....
The Scent of Shadows (Sign of the Zodiac, Book #1)
by Vicki PetterssonHe didn't look dangerous, not at first glance. Still, a girl can never be too careful on a blind date, and that's why I'd insisted Mr. Sand meet me in a popular steakhouse nestled in a casino dead center on the Las Vegas strip. It was, I thought, the most public of all places. Yet now, watching the way shadows from the muted lighting sought out the unhealthy hollows beneath his eyes and cheeks, and the way he toyed with his blue cheese and endive appetizer, I decided the most ominous thing about Mr. Sand was a deeply embedded sense of self-control, and the only thing I was in danger of dying of was boredom. Of course, that was before I really knew him. . .. And before my death the very next day.
Scepter of the Ancients (Skulduggery Pleasant #1)
by Derek Landy Tom PercivalMeet Skulduggery Pleasant, ace detective, snappy dresser, razor-tongued wit, crackerjack sorcerer and walking, talking, fire-throwing skeleton -- as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old. These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil. The end of the world? Over his dead body.
The Scepter's Return (The Scepter of Mercy #3)
by Harry TurtledoveWith the survival of their world at stake, two rival kings must unite to recover the magical talisman that will enable them to defeat a malevolent god When Avornis falls, the Banished One will reign supreme. Rival kings Lanius and Grus each covet solitary power, but realize that a kingdom divided cannot stand against the evil god who enslaves the minds of men through their nightmares. Once, Avornis was safe from his dark influence, protected by a powerful talisman supplied by the pantheon of deities who expunged the immortal called Milvago from their ranks. But that was centuries earlier, before the Scepter of Mercy was lost, and only through its recovery can Avornis survive. Now, Lanius has a daring--most likely impossible--plan, but it requires the cooperation of his fellow ruler, the warrior and usurper king Grus. If they fail to work together they will die together nevertheless, along with everything that is good and right in their world. Hugo Award winner Harry Turtledove brings his Scepter of Mercy trilogy to a spectacular end with a story of courage, conflict, and selfless sacrifice. In The Scepter's Return, as in the previous books of the series, the acclaimed world-builder reimagines epic fantasy, leaving his own special imprint on the popular genre much as he has done with the alternate history for which he is so justifiably renowned.
The Sceptre's Return
by Harry TurtledoveFor hundreds of years, the rulers of Avornis sought to reclaim the Scepter of Mercy, their only protection from the fallen god known as the Banished One. They all failed. Now the burden rests on the shoulders of two kings divided by pride, but united in duty...King Lanius has crafted a daring plan to recover the Scepter - a plan that must remain utterly secret lest the Banished One discover and thwart it. But the Scepter lies far to the south, in lands held by the Menteshe tribes. Lanius will need help from a military man - King Grus.King Grus answers the call. Civil war has broken out among the Menteshe, distracting them from guarding the Scepter. While King Grus fights his way to the citadel that holds the sacred talisman, Lanius puts his plan into action.But the worst nightmares of Lanius and Grus are about to come true, for the Banished One is aware of their every move...
Schaarse hulpmiddelen
by Brendan Detzner Kevin QuintinDe duivel speelt tennis met de laatste man in Chicago terwijl er een brontosaurus in de verte loopt. Een oude, blinde vrouw denkt dat ze vogels voert. Een insider van de muziekindustrie ontloopt onstervelijkheid en doet een schokkende onthulling. Een meisje met scherpe tanden en een goede neus winkelt bij een supermarkt, en vermijd chocolade. En veertien andere.
Schaduwzicht
by Debbie Verschueren E. J. StevensWinnaar van de PRG Reviewer's Choice Award voor Beste Paranormale Fantasy Roman, en finalist voor Beste Urban Fantasy Serie. Welkom in Harborsmouth, waar monsters over straat lopen, onzichtbaar voor het oog van de mens... behalve voor wie een 'helder zicht' heeft zoals Ivy Granger. Sommige dingen blijven beter ongezien. Ivy Grangers helderziendheid geeft haar leven eindelijk zin. Ivy en haar beste vriendin Jinx zijn niet stinkend rijk, maar hun paranormale detectivebureau betaalt de rekeningen, meestal toch. Hun enige zorg is de verveling van een saaie dag en de af en toe gekke klanten, tot er een demon hun deur binnenwalst. Demonen zijn nooit een goed teken. Een demonadvocaat die een waterelf vertegenwoordigt? Er zijn al vreemdere dingen gebeurd. En het wordt steeds vreemder, want een bloeddorstige nachtmerrie bedreigt het stadje Harborsmouth. Er zit bloed in het water. Kelpies hebben de reputatie mensen op te eten. Helaas, zijn de kelpies de klant. Wanneer een elf van het Slechte Hof met zulke kwaadaardige bedoelingen het water van je stad onveilig maakt, moet je moeilijke keuzes maken. Het minste van twee kwaden... Schaduwzicht is de eerste roman in de urban fantasie bestsellerserie Ivy Granger van E.J. Stevens. De wereld van Ivy Granger, met inbegrip van de Ivy Granger Paranormale Detective-serie en de serie De Jagersgilde, is gevuld met actie, paranormaal mysterie, magie, donkere humor, eigenaardige personages, bloedzuigende vampiers, flirterige demonen, sarcastische waterspuwers, sexy gedaanteverwisselaars, temperamentvolle heksen, psychotische elfen, en brutale, hartstikke leuke heldinnen. De Ivy Granger-serie heeft reeds verschillende prijzen gewonnen, waaronder de BTS Red Carpet Award voor Beste Roman, de PRG Reviewer's Choice Award voor Beste Paranormale Fantasy Roman, Beste Urban Fantasy Roman, en finalist voor de Beste Urban Fantasy Serie.
Schattensicht
by Frank Dietz E. J. StevensGewinner des PRG Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Paranormal Fantasy Novel und in der Endauswahl für Best Urban Fantasy Series. Willkommen in Harborsmouth, wo Monster durch die Straßen laufen, ohne dass die Menschen sie erkennen ... mit Ausnahme jener, die über das zweite Gesicht verfügen, wie Ivy Granger. Manche Dinge sollten lieber verborgen bleiben ... Das zweite Gesicht von Ivy Granger gibt ihrem Leben endlich Sinn. Ivy und ihre beste Freundin Jinx schwimmen nicht gerade im Geld, aber ihr Detektivbüro für paranormale Fälle bringt genug ein, um die Rechnungen zu bezahlen - zumindest meistens. Ihre einzige Sorge sind die Langeweile eines Tages, an dem wenig los war, oder ein gelegentlicher verrückter Kunde. Aber dann betritt ein Dämon ihr Büro. Dämonen sind nie ein gutes Zeichen ... Ein Dämon als Anwalt für Wasser-Feenwesen? Es sind schon seltsamere Dinge geschehen. Und es wird sehr, sehr seltsam werden, da ein blutrünstiger Alptraum die Stadt Harborsmouth heimsucht. Im Wasser fließt Blut ... Man sagt, dass Kelpies Menschen fressen. Leider sind ihre Kunden Kelpies. Wenn ein so bösartiges Feenwesen des Unseligen Hofs in den Gewässern vor der Stadt lauert, muss man schwierige Entscheidungen treffen. Das kleinere Übel ... Schattensicht ist der erste Roman in der Ivy Granger Urban-Fantasy-Serie von E. J. Stevens. Die Welt von Ivy Granger, einschließlich der Serien Ivy Granger, Detektivin für paranormale Fälle und der Hunters'-Guild-Serie, bietet jede Menge Action, paranormale Fälle, Magie, schwarzen Humor, bizarre Charaktere, blutsaugende Vampire, flirtende Dämonen, sarkastische Gargoyles, aufreizende Formwandler, launenhafte Hexen, psychotische Feen und scharfzüngige, coole Heldinnen.
Scheme (Avrakedavra Series #2)
by Jennifer SommersbyThe key to good is found in truth. Genevieve may have left the circus behind in Oregon, but there is plenty of show still to come. When she and Henry land in France, they are whisked away to Croix-Mare, the home of Henry&’s grandfather, Nutesh, where they will prepare for a journey they never could&’ve imagined. Now that they have all three AVRAKEDAVRA texts—Life, Death, and Memory—the books must be destroyed in the Undoing. However, it&’s not as simple as taking the books to their birthplace in Babylon and setting them alight. Genevieve and Henry must rely on unexpected allies as they embark on a harrowing global search to acquire pieces necessary to complete the Undoing. They&’re offered cover and protection by La Vérité, the secret network of followers devoted to the message of the AVRAKEDAVRA, who, not surprisingly, are found under the big top—because no one does underground quite like the circus. But loyalties among the magical community are fragile. Genevieve, still grieving the loss of her mother, now struggles to control the new AVRAKEDAVRA-bestowed gifts, and with mounting threats to her psyche and body, she clings mightily to the promise of a brighter future once this is over—if they can survive it. And Henry, broken by his father&’s treachery but entranced by the heartwarming connection his family&’s text has granted him, grapples with the fact that once they succeed in destroying the books, he&’ll lose the only family he has left. Together, our two young heirs will learn that when hope has abandoned us, the overwhelming love of friendship and family is all the magic we need.
Scheming avec mon duc
by Dawn BrowerSerenity Drake est remonté dans le temps pour des raisons altruistes. Sa sœur Peyton était mourante et elle avait besoin de son autre sœur pour lui sauver la vie. En chemin, elle ne s’attendait pas à trouver le seul homme auquel elle ne pourrait pas résister. Brandon Bennet, le duc de Branterberry a un jeune fils à s'occuper. Il n’a pas de place pour Serenity dans sa vie, mais a besoin de son aide après qu’elle ait convaincu la gouvernante de son fils de quitter son emploi. Elle assume les fonctions avec un épanouissement qui lui est propre. Brandon a du mal à lui résister, mais ne souhaite pas se remarier. Son premier mariage laissait peu à désirer. En tant que maître-espion, Brandon a plus que Serenity et sa famille à affronter. Avec le sort de son pays en jeu, il doit prendre une décision difficile: cède-t-il à son attirance ou abandonne-t-il Serenity pour le bien de l'Angleterre.
Scheming CEO's Prickly: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Jian LuoThe eve of the wedding, love for many years by the fiance design...... He watched his prey like a cheetah for five years! Now that he saw her close at hand, he repressed his desire to have her and wanted to spoil her to the bone. she fell step by step, in order to the mentally retarded brother, promised to marry him, but unexpectedly from now on involved in the family vortex, attracted disaster! "dare to touch my woman, dead!" he destroyed the people one by one, and she...