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Vail
by Trevor HoyleIn this 'nightmare vision of Britain as a Police State' (Punch) Jack Vail is drawn into a sinister, scheming world populated by the offbeat, the bizarre and the morally corrupt. Jack's wife and daughter are killed in a motorway accident, and now Jack Vail, alone in the world, finds himself in London - but it is not quite the city we know. While his home in the North was stricken with poverty and radiation poisoning, the capital is being consumed by consumerism, media-obsession and moral corruption. Pornography, show business ethics and money-marketing flourish.Is Vail going to be able to sustain his belief in a universal order while he is being engulfed by the growing anarchy surrounding him? In his nightmarish vision of a not-too-distant future, award-winning author Trevor Hoyle vividly reflects the grim mood of 1980s Britain.
Valdemar (The Founding of Valdemar #3)
by Mercedes LackeyThe long-awaited story of the founding of Valdemar comes to life in this 3rd book of a trilogy from a New York Times bestselling author and beloved fantasist.The refugees from the Empire have established a thriving city called Haven with the help of the Tayledras and their allies. But the Tayledras have begun a slow withdrawal to the dangerous lands known as the Pelagirs, leaving the humans of Haven to find their own way.But even with Haven settled, the lands around Haven are not without danger. Most of the danger comes in the form of magicians: magicians taking advantage of the abundant magical energy in the lands the Tayledras have cleansed; magicians who have no compunction about allying themselves with dark powers and enslaving magical beasts and the Elementals themselves.Kordas, his family, and his people will need all the help they can get. But when a prayer to every god he has ever heard of brings Kordas a very specific and unexpected form of help, the new kingdom of Valdemar is set on a path like nothing else the world has ever seen.Perfect for longtime fans of Valdemar or readers diving into the world for the first time, the Founding of Valdemar trilogy will delight and enchant readers with the origin story of this beloved fantasy realm.
Valenslime
by Joy KellerA young slime scientist's efforts to make a Valentine's Day friend for her slime explode in Valenslime, a clever and funny picture book companion to Joy Keller and Ashley Belote’s Frankenslime.Victoria Franken, slime scientist, loved her slime. And her slime loved her back. Ever since the dark and stormy night when Victoria Franken brought her slime to life, she and Goop have been great friends, but when Valentine's Day rolls around, Victoria comes to the horrifying realization that while she had many friends, Goop only had her. The only solution is for her to make him a new friend. But when Victoria gets bored waiting for lightning to strike twice, things get a bit out of control!
Valentía al Rojo Vivo
by W. J. May¿Y si la valentía fuera tu única opción? Cuando Kallie consigue una entrevista en la universidad con el nuevo policía de moda de la ciudad, no tiene ni idea de que todo en su vida está a punto de cambiar. El detective es joven, guapo y parece tener una habilidad antinatural para detener el creciente índice de criminalidad local. El particular interés del detective Liam por Kallie hace que su corazón y su cabeza tropiecen el uno con el otro. Cuando una furiosa disputa de sangre entre vampiros llega a su casa, Kallie queda atrapada en medio. Dividida entre el amor y la lealtad familiar, debe encontrar el valor para luchar contra lo que más teme y posiblemente arriesgarlo todo, incluso si eso significa morir por aquellos a los que ama.
Valentina: Soul in Sapphire
by Joseph H. Delaney Marc StieglerIf being human means to experience love, fear, joy... then Valentina is human, but she's also a computer program - the single self-aware being on the vast unliving network.
Valentina Salazar is not a Monster Hunter
by Zoraida Córdova“Monsters, mayhem, and a little family magic will have readers rooting for Valentina!” -- Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling authorIt takes a special person to end up in detention on the last day of school.It takes a REALLY special person to accidentally burn down the school yard while chasing a fire-breathing chipmunk.But nothing about Valentina Salazar has ever been "normal." The Salazars are protectors, tasked with rescuing the magical creatures who sometimes wander into our world, from grumpy unicorns to chupacabras . . . to the occasional fire-breathing chipmunk.When Val's father is killed during a rescue mission gone wrong, her mother decides it's time to retire from their life on the road. She moves the family to a boring little town in upstate New York and enrolls Val and her siblings in real school for the first time.But Val is a protector at heart and she can't give up her calling. So when a mythical egg surfaces in a viral video, Val convinces her reluctant siblings to help her find the egg before it hatches and wreaks havoc. But she has some competition: the dreaded monster hunters who'll stop at nothing to destroy the creature . . . and the Salazar family.Praise for Valentina Salazar is Not a Monster Hunter:Middle grade fantasy at its finest, led by a protagonist who has as much spirit and fire as the monsters she’s sworn to protect.” -- Rena Barron, author of Maya and the Rising Dark “An action-packed, un-put-down-able, adventure filled with fun, family, and fabulous magical creatures! You’re in for a real treat!” -- Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of Spark “A wondrous journey, full of friendship, family, and self-discovery. It has everything I look for in a book—heart, humor, and an innovative magic system.” -- Alex Aster, award-winning author of the Emblem Island series
Valentine
by Lucius ShepardIn a landscape that will exist only for as long as it is imagined, VALENTINE unfolds to reveal the intricacies of the human heart. In South Florida, a hurricane alert waylays a journalist in the coastal town of Piersall. This safe harbour hosts an unlikely reunion, as he miraculously finds himself stranded with a lost love. This chance encounter is merely the first in a chain of events that will again link these estranged lovers to one another. But eventually the suggestion emerges that their love may not be governed by chance alone, but by the ever-bending rules of the imagination. Investigating the nature of their love and the elusive, alienating force that separated them in the past, despite their seemingly boundless passion, this is an erotic valentine of insatiable longing and hope that will make a sensual and entrancing holiday gift.
The Valentine Affair!
by Mary LyonsSex, lies and Valentines!Alexandra Pemberton had promised her newspaper a Valentine exclusive: the story of Leo Hamilton's whirlwind engagement to Fiona Bliss. By fair means or foul-and more likely foul!-Fiona had succeeded where many had failed, and got the world's most determined bachelor at least halfway to the altar!Alex was impressed! She was also-she had to admit-jealous as hell! Eight years ago Leo had almost seduced Alex-almost. It had never been enough. And dogging Leo's all-too-attractive heels, Alex realized that she wanted Leo as an exclusive, all right-exclusively hers!Mary Lyons writes sharp, sophisticated and sexy stories that will leave you chuckling and breathless for more!
Valentine Crow & Mr Death
by Jenni SpanglerIt&’s not always easy being Death: a witty and gloriously gothic tale of friendship and discovery from bestselling Jenni Spangler. Twelve-year-old Valentine Crow has lived his entire life at the Foundling Hospital. Now, he and his best friend Philomena are leaving to begin their new lives as apprentices – but Valentine has been assigned to Death himself. Valentine finds himself in an impossible situation when his best friend&’s name appears on the list of souls to take. Can he fight Death to save her soul, or does fate have other ideas? Distinctive, warm and funny, the highly-acclaimed Jenni Spangler returns with a richly imagined world perfect for readers of The Beast and the Bethany and Lemony Snickett.
Valentine for an Angel
by Mary Anne WilsonFALLING IN LOVE IS A NO-BRAINER!After years of flawless matchmaking, fairy godmother Angelina Moore has lost her grip. That's why she's sent to earth for a crash course in sensitivity training. The first lesson learned: emotions are much more complicated than she'd thought...One look at Dennis Benning gives her hot flashes, cold sweats and weak knees. And the sweet stand-up guy is right there to catch her! In a heartbeat, Angelina's temporary humanity turns to permanent insanity when Dennis gives her a hands-on lesson in love!
Valentine Pontifex (Gateway Essentials #136)
by Robert Silverberg'Valentine looked downward. Everything was black, a pool of night rising from the floor. That blackness seemed to be beckoning to him. Come, a quiet voice was saying, here is your path, here is your destiny: night, darkness, doom. Yield. Yield, Lord Valentine, Coronal that was, Pontifex that will never be. Yield . . .'Valentine is now established as Coronal of Majipoor, about to undertake the grand processional, but filled with inexplicable despond, still shadowed by the dark cloud that had passed across his soul in Labyrinth.His foreboding proves to be not without foundation as soon he faces a planetary crisis - the shapeshifting Metamorphs are sabotaging the crops upon which Majipoor's billions depend - and a conflict, about how the suddenly turbulent planet should be ruled, with his protégé and heir-apparent, Hissune.Only after this crisis has been overcome and the conflict with Hissune resolved can Valentine fulfil his proper destiny and succeed to the title of Pontifex.
Valentine Pontifex (The Majipoor Cycle)
by Robert SilverbergIn the third novel of this acclaimed sci-fi/fantasy series, the ruler of a vast planet faces a threat of war—and conspiracy within his own court. Plagued by nightmares of blizzards and earthquakes besieging the planet Majipoor, Lord Valentine believes these dreams signal the coming of war between his people and the Shapeshifters, who once ruled the planet. For centuries they have conspired to regain their stolen world, and recently they were discovered impersonating members of the kingdom&’s inner circle. Since coming to power, Valentine has made peaceful overtures to the Shapeshifters. This has led select members of the royal court to question his loyalties. Now some even want to remove Valentine from his governing role—casting him into the higher, ceremonial office of Pontifex. But if Valentine accepts the mantle of Pontifex and surrenders his position to his successor-in-waiting, he may be remembered as a leader who evaded his duties—and shattered the peace that has reigned for eight thousand years. . . . &“[Valentine Pontifex is] a dance of conflicting emotions and political intrigue. Both the world and Lord Valentine have matured, and the trilogy becomes whole in a way that the form rarely achieves.&” —The Village Voice &“There&’s an almost hypnotic grandeur to the thoughtful way Silverberg weaves the strands of the story together, effortlessly jugging the various motifs.&” —Publishers Weekly
Valentine Pontifex (Majipoor Cycle #3)
by Robert K. SilverbergPlagued by nightmares of Majipoor besieged by blizzards and earthquakes, Lord Valentine believes these omens signal an encroaching war between his people and the Shapeshifters who once ruled the planet. <P><P> For centuries they have conspired to regain their stolen world and recently, they were discovered impersonating members of the kingdom's inner circle. Since coming to power, Valentine has made peaceful overtures to the Shapeshifters, actions that have many in the royal court questioning his motives and loyalties--and led them to consider removing him from his governing duties so that he may ascend to the higher ceremonial office of Pontifex. <P> But if Valentine accepts the mantle of Pontifex and surrenders his position to his successor-in-waiting, he may be remembered as a leader who evaded his responsibilities--and shattered the peace that has reigned for eight thousand years...
Valentine, Texas
by Kate DentonIf you don't want to fall in love-don't go to Valentine....Jan had gone anyway and found family friends and seven-year-old B.J., whom she tutored at the Lazy M ranch. Valentine seemed just the haven she needed to recover from her recent divorce. The peace didn't last long-it shattered as soon as Clark Brennan hit town....B.J.'s father was back to claim his son and his first trick was to land Jan in the middle of his custody feud with B.J.'s grandfather. His second was to pursue her with a passion. She didn't need any of it-and she didn't want Clark Brennan.But Jan was out of luck. Valentine's Day was approaching and in Valentine there was just something in the water-some secret potion that made even the disinclined susceptible to love!A new romance by the popular author of No Objections.
A Valentine Wish
by Gina WilkinsHE DIDN'T BELIEVE IN LOVEDean Gates was burned out. His high-powered job and his ex-wife's demands were driving him crazy. On top of it all, he was fast approaching Black Wednesday-Valentine's Day. He needed to escape! When he first set eyes on Cameron Inn, he knew he'd found the refuge he'd yearned for. And he was going to buy it-whether it was haunted or not.THEN HE MET ANNAAnd Dean's hopes for tranquility went up in smoke. Gorgeous Anna Cameron was everything he'd ever wanted in a woman. She bewitched him. But Anna needed help in solving a murder mystery-her own. Because seventy-five years ago, beautiful Anna Cameron died on Valentine's Day....
Valentine Wishes
by Daisy BanksFairy wishes are hot, but Poppy's aim is not! Watch what happens when a novice fairy accidentally spikes the party punch with a powerful love wish in Daisy Banks' thoroughly entertaining romantic comedy, Valentine Wishes.Full of good intentions, the novice fairy Poppy grants her first big wish at a Valentine's Day Party. The wish to bring her mortals love is powerful, but misses its target and lands in the party punch.All three of her sweet mortal girls take just a sip and each one falls for the wrong man.There hasn't been a fairy disaster this bad in centuries and Poppy has no idea how to put things right. Add to the catastrophe the arrival of Cedar Heartwood, the fairy of her dreams, who drinks the punch too, and Poppy's dilemma grows.Cedar loves her in ways she's only dreamed about. Should she take back the wish from both the mortals and the fairy she adores? She must step with care or lose everything.Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fairies and Fae
A Valentine's Day Fantasy
by Carolyn HaywoodA tale of how Valentine's Day came into existence and of how the heart became its symbol.
Valentine's Day from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #8)
by Mike ThalerThese fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You'll scream with laughter!Everyone has to make a card for Valentine's Day. Even worse Hubie has to give it to somebody in his class. Plus, he can't just draw whatevert he likes. It has to be a pink heart or a cupid. Yuck! He'd rather eat worms. Hubie is just not ready to be his heart into this.
Valentine's Exile (Vampire Earth #5)
by E. E. KnightDavid Valentine is revered as a hero for his part in fighting to regain Earth's freedom. When a former Quisling traitor is badly wounded, he asks Valentine to find his wife, who has vanished into the darkness of the Kurian Order. <P><P>With the help of old friends and new allies, Valentine traces her to a mysterious, heavily guarded compound in Ohio. And what Valentine finds within will shake his sanity to its very core.
Valentine's Resolve (Vampire Earch #6)
by E. E. KnightAfter three years of exile from humanity's war against the Kurians, David Valentine returns to battle.<P><P> The Lifeweavers, Earth's allies in the conflict, have mostly vanished, but those that remain are held captive by an overlord known as the Seattle Kurian. To free them, Valentine must convince the legendary resistance fighter known as the Marshal to join his cause. But the Marshal is something of an overlord himself...
Valentine's Rising (Vampire Earth #4)
by E. E. KnightPossessed of an unnatural and legendary hunger, the Reapers have come to Earth to establish a New Order built on the harvesting of enslaved human souls. They rule the planet. They thrive on the scent of fear. And if it is night, as sure as darkness, they will come. Ozark Free Territory, 2071: The Kurian Order has reigned for 50 years. Using the dreaded power of their Reaper avatars, the alien, vampiric Kur hold dominion over the Earth and its inhabitants. Yet there are those who would rather die fighting than surrender to the unquenchable thirst of the enemy - those like David Valentine . Returning to the Ozark Free Territory, Valentine is shocked to find it overrun by Kurians under the command of the merciless Consul Solon. In a bid to turn the tide, Valentine leads a courageous group of soldiers on a desperate mission to drive a spike into the gears of the Kurian Order. Valentine stakes life, honor, and the future of his home on a rebellion that sparks the greatest battle of his life - one that he may not survive. . . Bonus Audio: Includes an exclusive introduction by author E. E. Knight.
Valeria
by Kaitlin R. BranchSometimes, ya just gotta let your hair down. Mache Harcming is an airfoil pilot having a bad day. Forced to make an emergency landing on an unmarked dirigible, he discovers a genius inventor, Valeria. She is beautiful, fascinating, and unlike any woman he has ever known before. Sheís also dangerous. Mache is certain f the CEO of her company, Elthgo Inc., discovers his presence aboard her aircraft, he will die. But Valeria begs him to stay. And stay he does, hiding in the vents of the airship whenever the CEO visits. How can he refuse such a beautiful woman? More importantly, how long will the ruse last before he's found out? WARNING: Brief torture scene.32,000 Words
Valeria e il regno delle fate. Il racconto di Fata Dodona: Un libro infantile di fantasia e magia
by A. P. HernándezValeria e il regno delle fate. Il racconto di Fata Dodona by A.P. Hernández Un libro infantile di fantasia e magia Nella famiglia di Valeria la musica è sempre stata qualcosa di molto speciale. Ma Valeria non avrebbe mai immaginato che la musica, oltre ad essere speciale, è estremamente potente. Valeria sta imparando a suonare il violino e un giorno, mentre si esercita, le si presenta un personaggio molto particolare attratto dal suono del suo strumento. A partire da questo momento, Valeria si avventurerà in un magico mondo. Benvenuti nel Regno delle Fate!
Valeria und das Reich der Feen: Das Märchen von der Fee Dodona
by A. P. HernándezMusik war in Valerias Familie schon immer wichtig. Dass Musik etwas Besonderes war, wusste Valeria natürlich. Aber nie hätte sie gedacht, welche Kraft und Macht Musik haben kann. Valeria lernt Geige, und eines Tages steht, angezogen von ihrer Musik, beim Üben plötzlich ein sehr spezielles Wesen vor ihr und nimmt sie mit in eine Welt voller Zauber und Magie. Willkommen im Reich der Feen!