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Kingdom of the Wicked
Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself . . .A new series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper.Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe - witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin . . . desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden.Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems . . .- Shop: buecher
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The Sisters of Luna Island (eBook, ePUB)
Little Women gets a Nevermoor twist in this bewitching novel about a young girl tasked to break a centuries-old curse or risk losing her beloved sisters. Twelve-year-old Marigold Lafleur is the last of a long line of aromages: witches who blend scents into practical charms using aromagic. But ever since a terrible accident injured her father and damaged Luna Island, Marigold and her sisters, Birdie and Lou, have vowed to abandon their family legacy and mama's way of life. Shunned by their neighbors and overlooked by their parents, Marigold relies on her big sisters above all else. But when Marigold discovers a secret curse that threatens her family, her sisters can't stop the impending danger. It's up to Marigold and her best friend, Sam, to uncover the origins of the curse and break the spell. To do so, she must learn to trust her instincts and believe in her own unique magic or risk losing her beloved sisters forever.- Shop: buecher
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The Sisters of Luna Island
Little Women gets a Nevermoor twist in this bewitching novel about a young girl tasked to break a centuries-old curse or risk losing her beloved sisters. Twelve-year-old Marigold Lafleur is the last of a long line of aromages: witches who blend scents into practical charms using aromagic. But ever since a terrible accident injured her father and damaged Luna Island, Marigold and her sisters, Birdie and Lou, have vowed to abandon their family legacy and mama's way of life. Shunned by their neighbors and overlooked by their parents, Marigold relies on her big sisters above all else. But when Marigold discovers a secret curse that threatens her family, her sisters can't stop the impending danger. It's up to Marigold and her best friend, Sam, to uncover the origins of the curse and break the spell. To do so, she must learn to trust her instincts and believe in her own unique magic or risk losing her beloved sisters forever.- Shop: buecher
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Alien: Prototype (eBook, ePUB)
When an industrial spy steals a Xenomorph egg, former Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks must prevent an alien from killing everyone on an isolated colony planet. Venture, a direct rival to the Weyland-Yutani corporation, will accept any risk to crush the competition. Thus, when a corporate spy "acquires" a bizarre, leathery egg from a hijacked vessel, she takes it directly to the Venture testing facility on Jericho 3. Though unaware of the danger it poses, the scientists there recognize their prize's immeasurable value. Early tests reveal little, however, and they come to an inevitable conclusion. They need a human test subject... ENTER ZULA HENDRICKS A member of the Jericho 3 security staff, Colonial Marines veteran Zula Hendricks has been tasked with training personnel to deal with anything the treacherous planet can throw their way. Yet nothing can prepare them for the horror that appears-a creature more hideous than any Zula has encountered before. Unless stopped, it will kill every human being on the planet.- Shop: buecher
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Eternity's Mirror
Flip the coin and find a whole new world on the other side. The Circle is uniting the countries of Lux Terra. Elior, Nyx, and Opal are finding that some things have changed as the result of their adventures with Michael. Yrahkaz has been tasked with squashing the growing obsession with Michael. When an important clue to finding Eliam and fixing Nyx's and Opal's problems is given to them, they recruit the help of a disgraced magi-technician to get to him, but their initial success is more then they bargained for. The other side of the Mirror of Eternity is filled with wonders and dangers they never imagined. Will they still be able to prevail against an evil that is bent on devouring them whole, or will they fall prey to its cunning pursuit? Eternity's Mirror is the thrilling continuation of The Eternal Chronicles picking up where Eternity's Well left off.- Shop: buecher
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Queens Of Osiris
Ever since the demise of the Mountain King, Hermon Cordillera's daughters have stepped up and shared the throne as queens of the Osiris Realm. But when women go missing from the kingdom, they are unable to find whoever is responsible for the growing number of abductions. Meanwhile, Mykal - the young wizard - continues honing his magical skills with his mother, and his tactical training with Blodwyn, his oldest friend. Living in secret within the ancient library ruins, they are surprised when a young woman shows up asking them for help. Tasked with unravelling the mystery, they soon realize clues are few and far between. Ill-prepared for the untold dangers that await them, they will need more than Mykal's magic this time in order to survive - and unravel the mystery of the people of Osiris who have gone missing. This is the large print edition of Queens Of Osiris, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.- Shop: buecher
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Queens Of Osiris
Ever since the demise of the Mountain King, Hermon Cordillera's daughters have stepped up and shared the throne as queens of the Osiris Realm. But when women go missing from the kingdom, they are unable to find whoever is responsible for the growing number of abductions. Meanwhile, Mykal - the young wizard - continues honing his magical skills with his mother, and his tactical training with Blodwyn, his oldest friend. Living in secret within the ancient library ruins, they are surprised when a young woman shows up asking them for help. Tasked with unravelling the mystery, they soon realize clues are few and far between. Ill-prepared for the untold dangers that await them, they will need more than Mykal's magic this time in order to survive - and unravel the mystery of the people of Osiris who have gone missing. This is the large print edition of Queens Of Osiris, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.- Shop: buecher
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Finis: The War To End All Wars (21st Testing Protocol, #4) (eBook, ePUB)
Inevitably, the end must come. But only one side can win the war.Senna Reed-soldier and arson investigator-knows danger. She was there right beside the men in the war-a soldier. Now she's facing an enemy the likes of which no one in their right mind could have foreseen years before.Franklin Mann is a soldier first and foremost. Romantic entanglements aren't his speciality, but Senna, the woman he's been tasked to work with, pushes all his emotional buttons. He fights the emotional entanglements…until he can fight no more.The passion between them is scorching, but there's work to be done. Dirty tasks only soldiers can perform.The possibility of failure in tracking down the one person who is behind the creation of the super-soldiers and neutralizing them won't be easy. The battle will require them all to steel themselves, because never before have they seen the likes of what's to come.Content Warning: genetic modification, and violent content exist within this book- Shop: buecher
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Colorado Rescue (eBook, ePUB)
Running out of time… Cold Case Reopened by Caridad Piñeiro Rhea Reilly is certain her twin sister's sudden disappearance six months ago wasn't a suicide, no matter what Colorado authorities think. She can't afford to trust police detective Jackson Whitaker-even though he's risking his career to uncover the truth. But a lethal trail of lies is drawing them together…and into an inescapable trap. Ice Cold Killer by Cindi Myers Though a blizzard has isolated Eagle Mountain, Trooper Ryder Stewart is attempting to track a murderer who's claimed two victims. Then he's tasked with ensuring veterinarian Darcy Marsh is not the third. The gorgeous lawman must earn Darcy's trust despite her traumatic past…and resist his romantic feelings for her. But can he find the elusive killer before the killer finds Darcy? New York Times Bestselling Author Caridad Piñeiro Previously published as Cold Case Reopened and Ice Cold Killer- Shop: buecher
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The Last Piece of My Heart , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 637min
A successful travel journalist, Bridget has ambitions to turn her quirky relationship blog into a book. But then a different proposition catches her eye. Nicole Dupré died, leaving behind a best-selling novel and an incomplete sequel. Tasked with finishing the book, Bridget is thankful to have a chance to show what she can do, even if it means relocating to Cornwall and answering to Nicole's grieving husband, Charlie. But as she gets to know the family Nicole left behind,and the woman behind the words, Bridget's priorities begin to change.... ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jan Cramer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/howe/003272/bk_howe_003272_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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