Showing results for "Becomings" in Literature & Fiction

After a mysterious elven princess transports ex-marine Cal Newhart to the mystical world of Telos, he'll have to rely on his wits and newfound strength to protect her and her two beautiful companions against the conquering Vrag army.

She took on titans, battled generals, and changed the world as we know it… “Inspiring and essential reading.” –New York Times New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray returns with a captivating and dramatic novel about an American heroine Frances Perkins. Raised on tales of her...

I cannot stand Bennet Montgomery. His rugged hotness knows no bounds, and his unwavering cheery disposition is maddening. How can someone be that happy all the time? His smile infuriates me. I need to keep my distance from this man and all his Midwest charm. I have my camboy career to focus on, and I can't afford to get attached or bogged down with his nonsense. When Bennet receives devastating news about his mother, his grief consumes him. I don't know what to make of this new sad side of Bennet.

Catherine "Cat" Leblanc is an orphan that is about as far from super-rich as one can be. When the Incursion alarms start blaring and the sky starts raining hungry xenos, it's just another blemish on an already piss-poor afternoon.

My elf princess has disappeared, torn away by a magic of her own making. It's up to me to find her. Fortunately, I have help: a posh griffin and a mysterious, blue-skinned girl who might just hold the key to victory. Far away in the Southern reaches of Telos, I'll confront a religious death-cult and uncover the secrets of my past.

Just a few short weeks ago, I was Cal Newhart. An ex-marine struggling to adjust to the realities of civilian life. Now, I am the Paladin. A mythical warrior of vaunted strength and ability, able to summon armor and weapons in the blink of an eye. An elven princess summoned me to the magical continent of Telos. A goddess has charged me with defeating the demonic vrag from across the sea.

I was only 27 and I already felt like my life was over. Then, I fell asleep in statistics class and all hell broke loose. I've been summoned to a world completely unlike my own. Elves and monster girls roam the streets. Complicating matters, a powerful race of demon called the Vrag have invaded Telos, and somehow I've been put in charge of protecting two princesses from all manner of mayhem.

It's not every day you find out you're the illegitimate son of a deity, but I'm making the best of it. The Vrag have been backed into a corner. Three kingdoms stand behind me, each led by one of my beautiful companions. My goals are simple: regain the throne, restore the Sun God and drive the Vrag into the sea. Easy enough, right?

It's unprecedented, even in the 21st century, for a young Sicilian woman to incur infamy and defy the centuries old mandate, “Family is everything!” Twenty-two-year old Mariella Russo is desperate to flee Sicily, that, while her lifelong home, has become a claustrophobic island. She’s being relentlessly coerced into an engagement with her wealthy college sweetheart from a prominent, powerful, family, and her envious and erratic mother hopes the match will increase her own ignominious social status. To fight for independence and escape entrapment, Mariella flees to San Francisco.

Jack Kerouac was one of America's great writers of the latter half of the twentieth century, yet he endured a life characterized by persistent hardship and disillusion. Leading Kerouac scholar Paul Maher Jr. targets the writer's embattled insight of self as central to his life and work. He reveals how Kerouac's troubled interactions with alcohol, drugs, and spirituality stamped its importance on his autobiographical prose and poetry and created a singular language that united thoughts on the human condition and spiritual liberation.

In the bustling port town of Fowey, young Edgar Barbosa had everything he could ask for: a loving family, a stable life, and dreams of one day exploring the open seas. He longed for adventure, but he thought he had time—to prepare, to grow, to choose his path. When a pirate attack shatters his peaceful world, Edgar is thrust into a life he isn’t ready for.

So... back for more? Well, I can't say I'm surprised. Going from a no-good Neet to a magician with a magic book doesn't happen to everyone. And I doubt it'll happen to you, but that doesn't mean you can't continue to enjoy this guide, this tale of mine. And I can assure you that things only get more interesting, much to my surprise at the time. More magic, mayhem, and of course, Bob. As usual, life continues to throw jabs at me and even a few uppercuts, sending me spiraling into further insanity and trouble. By now, I'm getting used to it, and the push forward continues.

Mia will eine zweite Chance bei ihrer ehemaligen Jugendliebe und heutigem Boss. Dazu greift sie auf ein unorthodoxes Mittel zurück, das beide ins Chaos stürzt. Er reagiert nicht wie erwünscht ... Elaine tritt in die Fußstapfen ihres Vaters in der Kanzleiführung und trifft dort auf einen erbitterten Rivalen. Der Machtkampf eskaliert und führt zu unerwarteten Konsequenzen. Er weiß genau, was er will ... Catherine verbirgt ihr wahres Ich vor ihrer biederen Familie.

From bestselling author Jackie French comes a book about the secrets we carry, those that we unearth - and those that are too dangerous to tell. The once impoverished medical student Agnes Glock is now the fabulously wealthy Mrs Mulberry. Her estate in the mountains is magnificent, a haven for...

So... you're here once again? Well, unfortunately, this chapter of my story is shorter than you were probably hoping for, but still sweet. The journey from full-time Neet to a God is no easy task, as you learned and I experienced firsthand. Being burned alive in mind, body, and soul might have forced me down, but I'm not out.

The Trial Worlds do not forgive mistakes, and Kai will learn this through firsthand experience. He escaped death, but he lost a part of himself along the way. To get it back, he will have to overcome pain and suffering. But he knows it will be worth it. He is no longer a pawn in the world of cultivation. So far, he has been but one of the many participants in the unfolding events, but now it is time for him to become the ringleader.

Londres, dans 40 ans, est une ville sur le déclin. John Watson, rentré de son service médical en Afghanistan, vit désormais seul dans un quartier délabré. Alors qu'il rentre du travail, il trébuche en pleine rue sur le corps d'un homme roué de coups, inconscient et complètement nu. Ses chances de survie semblent maigres. Ce même soir, un avion de ligne s'écrase dans le parc aux daims de Richmond. Il y a des victimes par centaines, aussi Watson et sa mystérieuse victime sont livrés à eux-mêmes.

Family is a feeling There’s nothing like an important birthday to make a person realize all the things they haven’t accomplished. As Tabitha Steele blows out thirty candles, she makes a wish to take charge of her life. It’s a tall order, considering she doesn’t have much to show for...

With a professional booster for a mother and a pimp for a father, crime was the family business, and Tara held a degree in Hustling 101. Her street smarts and her love affair with Julio, however, weren’t enough to keep her out of prison, and now that she’s inside the institution, each day is a new adventure for Tara. She hits the gate kicking her credentials and calling in favors, and before long, she’s back in charge and running things. But what Tara doesn’t know is that she isn’t really in charge like she thinks, because someone else has other plans for her.

From the author of the best-selling Christy Miller and SisterChicks series comes a new book of community, friendship, and tackling the hard things of life with God and loved ones around a table. Five young moms, including beloved Gunn character Christy Miller, gather to share meals and soon...