Chasing the Golden Bloom
DirtyXiaoLongBao
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DirtyXiaoLongBao
Ongoing, First published Sep 09, 2023
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Zoe Cross is no stranger to adventure. But when the daring archaeologist embarks on a perilous expedition to a remote tropical island to find the legendary Golden Lotus, she may have met her match. To survive the jungle's untold dangers and uncover the mystical flower's secrets, Zoe will need to join forces with Logan Black, a rugged sea captain harboring a mysterious past. Sparks fly between this mismatched pair as they navigate deadly traps and fend off vicious creatures. But falling for Logan was not part of Zoe's plan. She came for the thrill of the hunt, not romance. When hidden motives are revealed and an evil force threatens their lives, Zoe and Logan will be forced to risk everything for a treasure most believe is just a myth. In a nonstop thrill ride full of action, humor, and heart, two adventurers will discover if the truth buried on this paradise island is worth dying for.

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Quintspinner - A Pirate's Quest

11 parts Complete Mature

Even in the year 1717, one month, one week, or one day, can make all the difference in the world. One month ago, Tess Willoughby was the daughter of a well-to-do physician in London, and she witnessed the murder of an old seer. Coming into possession of the dead woman's odd ring - an ancient Spinner ring, known by the locals as the Ring of Prophesy, she was wrongly accused by her father of having stolen the ring. Three weeks ago, by her father's arrangement for the family, she became an unwilling passenger on a merchant ship bound for the pirate-infested waters of the Caribbean. Two weeks ago, at her father's insistence, she became forcibly betrothed to a man who she recognized as being the seer's murderer - a man who covets her only for her ring. One week ago, she met a sailor and experienced the thrill of being in love for the first time. Two days ago, she realized that such a secret love would endanger them both, and, heart-broken, she was forced to choose her loyalty. Yesterday, her fiancé betrayed her during a pirate attack and those she loved were slaughtered. Today, she is plotting to save her own life and perhaps to take his in retribution. The ring is urging her to decide quickly... Tomorrow will be too late. A tale of pirates and treasure, love and betrayal, all bound together by a dash of ancient magic, QUINTSPINNER - A PIRATE'S QUEST is a cross-over novel that has entertained both YA and adult audiences alike. Meticulously researched, yet not your typical historical fiction, it presents the blood and the mud of life in the 1700's. Full of high seas action, dangerous magic, and a dash of romance, Quintspinner is a swashbuckling adventure that twists and turns with the fury of a hurricane.

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