Every blessing hides a curse. For me, Kali Sweet, being cursed is my normal state. I’m a demon but I love humans. Especially my half-demon, half-human boyfriend, Rad. He’s so imperfect, creative, and, well, mortal. Because I’m one of the original vices Jesus cast out of Mary Magdalene back in Biblical times, I’m cursed with virtue running through my blood as well. I’m constantly at war with my evil side, and now my horrible flaw of loving humans has landed me a new job—one I don’t particularly like nor want as head of the Bridge Council, entrusted with keeping humans safe from supernaturals. Lucky me, the job comes with perks—both Lucifer and his big brother Michael are gunning for me. My hand is being forced. Either I kill the King of Hell or Michael will kill everyone I love…including Rad. With my ragtag band of demons, vampires, and shifters, I’m about to go up against Heaven and Hell. Blessing or curse? In the end, all that matters is that I keep those I care about alive and safe, even if I’m the one who ends up at the mercy of Michael’s sword. Books in the Kali Sweet Series include: Revenge Is Sweet, Book 1 Sweet Chaos, Book 2 Sweet Soldier, Book 3 Sweet Curse, Book 4

Every blessing hides a curse. For me, Kali Sweet, being cursed is my normal state. I'm a demon but I love humans. Especially my half-demon, half-human boyfriend, Rad. He's so...imperfect, creative, and, well, mortal. Because I'm one of the original vices Jesus cast out of Mary Magdalene back in Biblical times, I'm cursed with virtue running through my blood as well. I'm constantly at war with my evil side, and now my horrible flaw of loving humans has landed me a new job - one I don't particularly like nor want as head of the Bridge Council, entrusted with keeping humans safe from supernaturals.Lucky me, the job comes with perks - both Lucifer and his big brother Michael are gunning for me. My hand is being forced. Either I kill the King of Hell or Michael will kill everyone I love - including Rad.With my ragtag band of demons, vampires, and shifters, I'm about to go up against Heaven and Hell. Blessing or curse? In the end, all that matters is that I keep those I care about alive and safe, even if I'm the one who ends up at the mercy of Michael's sword.

Darkly romantic and wickedly twisted; a young woman who learns to become strong in the face of impossible circumstances, and a man who finds light in the midst of overwhelming darkness. Prepare yourself for the first book in a haunting new series...Loveletting. ✦ GOLD WINNER FOR GENERAL FICTION IN THE 2023 NEXT GENERATION INDIES AWARDS ✦ ✦ GOLD WINNER FOR ROMANCE IN THE 2023 FEATHERED QUILL BOOK AWARDS ✦ ✦ GOLD WINNER FOR WESTERN IN THE 2023 READER'S FAVORITE BOOK AWARDS ✦ ✦ GOLD WINNER FOR ROMANCE IN THE 2023 BESTSELLERS WORLD AWARDS ✦ ✦ GOLD WINNER FOR ADULT FICTION IN THE 2023 LITERARY TITAN BOOK AWARDS ✦ ✦ ADULT FICTION FINALIST IN THE 2023 FEATHERED QUILL BOOK AWARDS ✦ ✦ CATEGORY FINALIST IN THE 2023 ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARDS ✦ Fleeing from her home after escaping the murder of her mother, inexperienced and petrified by reality with her horse as her only companion - Charlotte is met by the most notorious serial killer of the nation. His dark past and her dark future collide, in a world filled with dangers far greater than him. Set in the rugged Victorian west at the end of the 19th century with a myriad of complex characters, all intertwined in a brutal environment that examines the conflicting nature and morality of humanity. Charlotte may be innocent at heart, but the world she lives in is not. Filled with dangers from gangs to cults and a mysterious horror element that persists throughout - the overarching gothic love story fills this thrilling, dark adventure up until the haunting end…leaving the reader with an existential dread so deep that it must be read to be understood, yet craving for more. This novel is definitely for an adult audience, as the content is very heavy and challenging. It will appeal to those interested in a gothic romance with undertones of psychological horror. Most importantly, this book is a form of literary fiction; as character development is the most crucial factor in telling this story and it does not follow the typical tropes of a genre book. Subtle hints to the dark machinations behind the scenes, and interweaving characters who gradually change and grow over time, all work together to create a living world - filled with the unexpected - in which to lose yourself within. If you want something to read on autopilot, and wish for the plot to follow a certain expected pattern, this is not the book for you. This experience will challenge you; a gripping story that will invade you, heart and mind, long after reading.

The twins have small parts in a movie about a mysterious death of a 12 year old.

Ananna of the Tanarau abandons ship when her parents try to marry her off to an allying pirate clan: she wants to captain her own boat, not serve as second-in-command to her handsome yet clueless fiance. But her escape has dire consequences when she learns the scorned clan has sent an assassin after her. And when the assassin, Naji, finally catches up with her, things get even worse. Ananna inadvertently triggers a nasty curse — with a life-altering result. Now Ananna and Naji are forced to become uneasy allies as they work together to break the curse and return their lives back to normal. Or at least as normal as the lives of a pirate and an assassin can be. From the Trade Paperback edition.

[Siren Menage Amour 31: Menage a Trois Romance, M/F/M] Shawn and Trent Baxter have a problem. They need a woman. Not just any woman--their soul mate. They'll do just about anything to get her. Anna May might be just the woman the Baxter twins are looking for, but she isn't about to let two arrogant cowboys just walk into her life and take over, soul mates or not. Passions flare and tempers ignite when these three collide. When the dust settles will Shawn and Trent be able to convince Anna May to take a chance on love or will they lose it all? "Rough and rugged around the edges, cowboys are an addiction of mine. Sometimes though I just need a laugh. What could be more amusing than forcing a bunch of cowboys to jump through hoops to get what they want, especially when the hopes are made of fairy." Jenny ** A Siren Erotic Romance ** 4.5 CHERRIES: "I really liked this quirky tale of tiny twins; leather clad, motorcycle riding fairies and a Dreamland where nothing is a dream. This story is definitely worth picking up especially if you like menages as Ms. Penn has a fantastic way with them and had me wanting the twins even if they were only two inches tall. I can't wait to see what the curse is for the rest of the Baxter boys." -- Hibiscus, Whipped Cream Reviews ** 4 STARS: "What a hilarious story! This is a great read for all those women who have longed to see a man pay for past transgressions. This was a very lighthearted story...if you are looking for something to brighten your mood, Sweet Dreams is the perfect book to grab. I look forward to reading the next story as one more brother succumbs to his cursed fate." -- Stefani Clayton, Just Erotic Romance Reviews ** 4 ANGELS: "Sweet Dreams is an erotic fairytale that takes you into the dreamland of two sexy cowboys and a strong-willed heroine. Jenny Penn's erotic fantasy takes you on a journey of sexual discovery and the search for true love. This is the first time I've read one of Ms. Penn's novels, and I quite enjoyed her writing style. I'm interested in seeing what she has planned for the rest of the Baxter brothers. This is an enjoyable read." -- Sandie, Fallen Angel Reviews"

Although ostensibly presented as “light entertainment,” the work of writer-director-producer Joss Whedon takes much dark inspiration from the horror genre to create a unique aesthetic and perform a cultural critique. Featuring monsters, the undead, as well as drawing upon folklore and fairy tales, his many productions both celebrate and masterfully repurpose the traditions of horror for their own means. Woofter and Jowett's collection looks at how Whedon revisits existing feminist tropes in the '70s and '80s “slasher” craze via Buffy the Vampire Slayer to create a feminist saga; the innovative use of silent cinema tropes to produce a new fear-laden, film-television intertext; postmodernist reflexivity in Cabin in the Woods; as well as exploring new concepts on “cosmic dread” and the sublime for a richer understanding of programmes Dollhouse and Firefly. Chapters provide the historical context of horror as well as the particular production backgrounds that by turns support, constrain or transform this mode of filmmaking. Informed by a wide range of theory from within philosophy, film studies, queer studies, psychoanalysis, feminism and other fields, the expert contributions to this volume prove the enduring relevance of Whedon's genre-based universe to the study of film, television, popular culture and beyond.

“In this slow-simmering but rewarding retelling, first-novelist Bunce presents an innovative interpretation of Rumpelstiltskin.” —Horn Book Winner of the William C. Morris Award for a Young Adult Debut An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Smithsonian Notable Book An Oprah’s Book Club Kids’ Reading List Teen Selection The gold thread promises Charlotte Miller a chance to save her family’s beloved woolen mill. It promises a future for her sister, jobs for her townsfolk, security against her grasping uncle—maybe even true love. To get the thread, Charlotte must strike a bargain with its maker, the mysterious Jack Spinner. But the gleam of gold conjures a shadowy past—secrets ensnaring generations of Millers. And Charlotte’s mill, her family, her love—what do those matter to a stranger who can spin straw into gold? This is an award-winning and wholly original retelling of “Rumplestiltskin.” “Set in a rural valley in the late 1700s, this reworking of the ‘Rumplestiltskin’ story includes ghosts, witchcraft, elements of Georgian society, and much earlier folk magic in the guise of a novel of manners.” —School Library Journal “A Curse Dark as Gold beats the hell out of any fantasy novel I’ve read this year. Her heroine/narrator is immensely appealing; the atmosphere of a world on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution is completely believable; and the suspense of the story builds so craftily that I started taking notes on just how she does it.” —Peter S. Beagle, World Fantasy Award-winning author “An intelligent, original, and interesting new take on an old fairy tale, and a marvelous debut novel.” —Teen Book Review

The book of revelations contains motivational and inspirational quotes about future,love,life,death,God and more. Sorin Cerin is a "moralist" with a contemporary thinking and sensibility. Some of his aphorisms, which are concentrated just like energy in an atom, are real poems in one single verse. Many of his gnomic formulations are the expression of an ever-searching mind, of a penetrating, equilibrated way of thinking, based on the pertinent observation of the human being and of life, but also of rich bookish information.The book of revelations (Revelations December 21, 2012 in Romanian language) can be, some experts say, a real puzzle, about this time. Each quote symbolize what will follow in future.