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The Nymph of Versailles by KateValent
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A 2019 Watty Winner. For fans of Allison Pataki and Philippa Gregory, THE NYMPH OF VERSAILLES is based on the true story of Madame Montespan's rise and fall at the court of King Louis XIV. Being the Sun King's mistress is a coveted position in a court full of greedy courtiers vying for power and Athénaïs de Montespan won't let anything stand in the way of her stealing the king's heart-not even poison. When the king's interest in his mistress Louise begins to wane, Montespan sees the position as a possible escape from her husband's mounting debts and loveless marriage. Her strained friendship with Louise doesn't stop her from charming the king. However keeping his heart is tricky in a court full of plotting beauties eager to have him for themselves, especially with her jealous husband bent on ending her seduction. Then her children's governess becomes an unexpected rival for the king's heart and the only woman who can contend with Montespan. With the court swirling with rumors of poison, Montespan finds herself caught in the web of accusations. Her position with the king begins to crumble as she fights to hold on to the life she's built. Without the king's love, she fears she will lose everything as she falls from grace.
Pale {The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim} by geegagerna97
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"I am destiny's most lethal weapon." ~♦~♦~♦~ Running from her problems has never quite been Astrid's style, so skipping her home country to escape an arranged marriage is definitely something out of the norm. Something else out of the norm: dragons. Even in a land where the dead can walk, humans can shoot lightning bolts, and swords can catch fire, dragons are a legend in Skyrim, and even more of a legend is the hero sent to stop their uprising. But when myth becomes reality and Astrid finds the fate of the world at the tip of her battleaxe, the eighteen year old blacksmith must leave her life behind in pursuit of a destiny she never imagined. In a world where hearts are cold and winters are colder, can Astrid find her voice to save the land and herself? {Set in the world of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (which belongs entirely to Bethesda), this is a story that adheres GENERALLY to the main plotline of the game, with integral characters created by me. Although it is a fanfiction, those who are unfamiliar with the game may enjoy the book as well. } {Special thanks to: @DrWidAA for creating an awesome cover.}
The Last Imperials by JLfraise
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#1 in SCIENCE FICTION 2021 #1 in ACTION #1 ACTIONPACKED In the beginning, Mother Earth created seven clans, and these clans were in watch of protecting humanity and all life itself. The names of the seven clans were Ecos (E-cos), Akos (A-kos), Ren (Ra-yn), Edur (E-dor), Argi ( Ar-guy), Auriel (Ary-el), and Kuro (Cu-ro). The earth shared her power with them, and they were able to do magnificent things. As Eons went by with peace and harmony, an enemy so arose against Mother Earth, and the clan's name was Akos. Their Clan's leader KRIOS believed that their clan was stronger than the earth and could become one and no longer serve Mother Earth. He proclaimed his new revelation to the council of elders, for they mocked him and said he was foolish for if he is to remain as the leader, he must never speak of it again. But Krios resented the council and grew angry, and set his plan into motion. He gathered all of the betrayers, demons, and goddesses of the land. He gathered his army, his clan loyally followed him and willfully gave their power to him. For Krios took revenge on the council of elders first killing them each one by one. Then after he sought to destroy the remaining clans. Destruction, agony, and pain lasted within the war for 100 years. Krios only grew stronger as these years went, for he tainted the ground with Imperials blood. The last remaining Imperials went into hiding to preserve their race. Krios took over all life, for the world became lawless and he reigned king. As begins the dark days of The Last Imperials. Available in kindle & Nook also on B&N & Amazon. Copyright © 2018 by Jamel Fraise Jr, LLC All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part of any form. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission from publisher
Cognitive Deviance by JaCrispy_Jamaine
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In 2045, Psychwatch treats the mentally ill or cages them. Margo wants to bring empathy to every patient but a killer pushes her, and the system, to the limits ***** In a dark future, more than a third of the United States population suffers from mental illness and violent crime is on the rise. In response, Psychwatch is formed - an organization intended to combine mental healthcare and law enforcement - creating monitored areas and neglected ones known as the Psycho Slums. Margo Sandoval is the latest recruit to Psychwatch, bringing a new level of empathy to the controversial agency known for its unforgiving methods. Margo spends her days as an Empath treating everyone possible, until the arrival of a new serial killer upends her life and forces her to confront the evils of the human mind and the system that claims to be the solution.
Ascending (The Vardeshi Saga Book One) by megpechenick
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Twenty-five years ago the Vardeshi came to Earth. Then they vanished without a trace. Graduate student Avery Alcott always knew they would return. When they do, she's the only one who can speak their language. She's quickly recruited to join the crew of an 11-man starship on a one-year mission into the depths of space. Avery leaps at the chance to leave behind everything she's ever known. Wearing a Vardeshi uniform, adapting to their culture, following their orders, she's as close to being one of them as she'll ever be. But there's more to interstellar diplomacy than knowing the right words to say. And shedding her identity turns out to be harder than she expected. When her ship, its crew, and the fragile human-Vardeshi alliance are threatened, Avery's humanity-the very thing putting her at risk-just might be the one thing that can save her.
The Wavering Hawk [ENGLISH] by diahsulis
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[Rebellion Saga #1] Another warring Era began after The Third World War. Another fractions, another ideologies collision, between those who come from the Red Planet and those who stayed in the dying Earth. The one who modified life cycle to gain strength and those who used anything in their surroundings to barely survive. - He was never been a Human. Breed in laboratory far in the depth of Mars, He was a sentient Martian, came from a long extinct civilization, came back to filled the promise between two clans of planet. But stripped away from its identity, He found something else on Earth: people, despair, hope, and above all ... emotions. He never realized there is a hole inside his chest and when he realized, he was torn between hard choice, each one of them would forever warped his life, and his destiny.