The Princess Cynthia

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Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781011490622
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (96 download)

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Book Synopsis The Princess Cynthia by : Marguerite Bryant

Download or read book The Princess Cynthia written by Marguerite Bryant and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Total Pages : 434 pages
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A World Divided

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Publisher : FriesenPress
ISBN 13 : 1460205146
Total Pages : 668 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)

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Book Synopsis A World Divided by : Cynthia A. Sears

Download or read book A World Divided written by Cynthia A. Sears and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elizabeth's sixteenth birthday was fast approaching and for the daughter of the King and Queen of Elnara, kingdom of the fairies and elves, that meant that she would have to attempt the magical transformation that would change her from Lady Elizabeth into Princess Elizabeth, the Fairy Princess of Elnara and the most powerful fairy alive. As if that isn't enough, Elizabeth discovers she is expected to select her future husband, the future king of Elnara, from amongst the eligible young lords attending her birthday celebration. During the celebration, she meets Lord Edric, from remote Castle North, who has more on his mind then just meeting the enchanting Fairy Princess. Put off at first by his casual, unorthodox personality, Elizabeth finds herself drawn to the charming, handsome Lord Edric. The pair is soon plunged into a mystery that will take them over the great mountains to the north and beyond, braving deadly dragons and more. Nevertheless, they must find the answers they seek no matter what the risk, or the Fairy race will be doomed to extinction....

The Last Princess

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Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1480435678
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (84 download)

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Book Synopsis The Last Princess by : Cynthia Freeman

Download or read book The Last Princess written by Cynthia Freeman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times–bestselling novel of a forbidden 1920s romance between a rebellious society woman and a Jewish writer from the author of No Time for Tears. In this evocative around-the-world tale of star-crossed love, Cynthia Freeman—the beloved author celebrated for her deft storytelling and understanding of family dynamics—takes readers on a whirlwind romance from Manhattan to Hollywood to the Israeli desert. Beautiful and well-bred, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, Lily Goodhue is a woman who, on the surface, has everything. Her impending marriage to the handsome scion of a distinguished New York family was to be the wedding of the decade. People called it a match made in heaven. Yet beneath the dazzling façade, she is haunted by a devastating childhood tragedy and a deep yearning for true love, for someone who will want her simply for who she is. It all appears to Lily one day, like the sun emerging from behind the clouds, when she meets Harry Kohle, an aspiring young writer and the son of a banker. Enthralled and blinded by love, Lily breaks off her engagement, runs off with Harry, and never looks back, dedicating herself to a love against all odds. Their act of passion will leave them both disinherited, facing the challenge of living a marriage day by day, through thick and thin, as the glittering Prohibition era gives way to the crushing years of the Great Depression and beyond. It is a love that will prove to be Lily’s greatest trial—and triumph. With the same “heartfelt, almost inspirational prose” that made No Time for Tears an unforgettable read, The Last Princess is a ravishing, complex love story and a moving testament to the human spirit’s ability to overcome life’s sorrows (The New York Times Book Review).

The Last Dragon Princess

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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781725789104
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)

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Download or read book The Last Dragon Princess written by Cynthia Payne and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-30 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her birth was an act of treason. But now she's their last hope. Born with the marks, She must choose the next King, And stand against the Gods. "it was so new and interesting I was trying as fast as possible to understand this new world because WOW. This book is so awesome and different and I loved it." - Ruby, Goodreads Reviewer "It would be enjoyed most by people who liked stories such as The Handmaiden's Tale and Game of Thrones." -Lisa Dawn The Princess Blog ..".reminded me of a modern-day Lord of The Rings and/or Game of Thrones." -Advanced Reviewer "I have seen many authors attempt to recreate or put twists on Greek mythology before, but this has been by far the best I have seen. The story flowed extraordinarily." -Advanced Reviewer "Action-packed and tenderhearted love story." -Advanced Reviewer "This is a masterpiece in YA."-Joshua, Goodreads Reviewer ..".easily one of my favorite debut novels I have ever had the pleasure in reading." -Lex Hope and Whispers Blog On this world, the created have turned against their Creators. War has raged for generations between the Hisgeii and their fallen gods. The Creators seek to enslave the Hisgeii and control the magics of their marks. The marked men are called Shifters and can transform into dragons with magical abilities specific to their caste. The female marked are called Breeders and are treated as royalty amongst the Hisgeii. Danu is one such Breeder, though her markings came with a steep price. She has recently come of age and in order to become Queen, the Council has commanded her to choose a mate to be her King. Danu is of the last generation of Hisgeii with any hope to defeat their would-be enslavers. With time running out, she must navigate the heated political climate, learn what it means to be a marked member of the lowest caste, decipher the complex and torrid history of the war between the Hisgeii and the Creators, differentiate between outright lies and mere twisted stories of ancient legend, fight alongside a flock of dragon Shifters against powerful aliens believed to be immortal gods, deal with a rogue Shifter whose body bares unusual scars, and unite with a mate to decide on the future of her people. Seems easy enough... except she has only two weeks to do it. The Last Dragon Princess follows Danu as she seeks to lead her people, find her place, and choose a love to balance her as she takes the throne. Fans of dragon shifter fantasy, reverse harems, retellings, Greek mythology, and fast-paced adventures loaded with romance and political intrigue will love this unexpected and one-of-a-kind epic novel. This is a standalone story with NO cliffhangers!

Pretend You Want Me

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Publisher : Hocus Pocus Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 195282446X
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (528 download)

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Book Synopsis Pretend You Want Me by : Cynthia Eden

Download or read book Pretend You Want Me written by Cynthia Eden and published by Hocus Pocus Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-12-28 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She fixes problems. There is no problem that Aspen Gray can’t handle. No case that is too hard. No challenge too great. She’s a rising star criminal defense attorney, and she intends to have the world at her feet…until a ghost from her past comes back to wreck her carefully designed plans. A ghost who should have been in the ground. And when a dead man comes stalking you, what’s a woman to do? Let things get Wilde. As soon as she sets foot in the elite protection and security firm known as Wilde, Aspen knows that she must tread carefully. Her life is on the line, and everything that she has worked so hard to achieve can be destroyed…unless one very talented and dangerous Wilde agent can help her out. She needs a man with exceedingly deadly skills—and she needs him now. He can practically see the secrets dripping from her… It should have been a standard undercover operation. Gideon Ranier knew the drill. He was supposed to play the role of his new client’s boyfriend so that he could slip into her world, keep her safe, and unmask the jerk screwing around with her. Standard work. No big deal. Former Delta Force, he could do that type of job in his sleep. Except…he doesn’t count on actually falling for his client. But he does. Hard, fast, and deep, and soon…there is nothing that he won’t do for her. It’s personal. Lines are crossed. Desire grows too strong. Their need won’t be denied. But the attacks on Aspen are mounting. As an obsessed killer plays a deadly game, Gideon will have no choice but to fight harder and dirtier than he’s ever fought in his life in order to protect Aspen from a stalker hellbent on vengeance. Author’s Note: He’s dangerous. She’s devious. They shouldn’t want each other so badly, but they do. Close proximity, a deadly threat…adrenaline is pumping and the desire between Aspen and Gideon will not be controlled. He’ll walk through hell to keep her safe…and, yes, he’s pretty much gonna have to do just that. Sexy times, dangerous deeds, and a happy ending are guaranteed in this stand-alone read. Be on the lookout for secrets, because there sure are plenty of those coming your way!

No Time for Tears

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Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1480435708
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (84 download)

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Book Synopsis No Time for Tears by : Cynthia Freeman

Download or read book No Time for Tears written by Cynthia Freeman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “ambitious” New York Times bestseller tells the multigenerational saga of a Russian-Jewish family who emigrates to America and eventually Israel (Los Angeles Times Book Review). Chavala Rabinsky is sixteen when her mother dies and she becomes the caretaker of her five siblings. Beautiful and wise beyond her years, Chavala catches the eye of Dovid Landau, a poor cobbler whose dreams transform her life when he marries her. But Odessa, Russia, is a dangerous place in 1905. The Landaus flee the pogroms of their homeland for Ottoman-ruled Palestine—until escalating violence forces the family to become wanderers again. Rich in passion and scope, No Time for Tears sounds a call of love and liberation that will ring out for generations to come.

Moksha

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1594775176
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Book Synopsis Moksha by : Aldous Huxley

Download or read book Moksha written by Aldous Huxley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1999-04-01 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected writings from the author of Brave New World and The Doors of Perception on the role of psychedelics in society. • Includes letters and lectures by Huxley never published elsewhere. In May 1953 Aldous Huxley took four-tenths of a gram of mescaline. The mystical and transcendent experience that followed set him off on an exploration that was to produce a revolutionary body of work about the inner reaches of the human mind. Huxley was decades ahead of his time in his anticipation of the dangers modern culture was creating through explosive population increase, headlong technological advance, and militant nationalism, and he saw psychedelics as the greatest means at our disposal to "remind adults that the real world is very different from the misshapen universe they have created for themselves by means of their culture-conditioned prejudices." Much of Huxley's writings following his 1953 mescaline experiment can be seen as his attempt to reveal the power of these substances to awaken a sense of the sacred in people living in a technological society hostile to mystical revelations. Moksha, a Sanskrit word meaning "liberation," is a collection of the prophetic and visionary writings of Aldous Huxley. It includes selections from his acclaimed novels Brave New World and Island, both of which envision societies centered around the use of psychedelics as stabilizing forces, as well as pieces from The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell, his famous works on consciousness expansion.

Come Pour the Wine

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Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1480435716
Total Pages : 565 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (84 download)

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Book Synopsis Come Pour the Wine by : Cynthia Freeman

Download or read book Come Pour the Wine written by Cynthia Freeman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVDIVNew York Times bestselling author Cynthia Freeman’s powerful tale of a woman in search of her sacred heritage, who must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for love/divDIV Nineteen-year-old Janet Stevens leaves Wichita, Kansas, for New York—and a glamorous career as a model. Manhattan in the 1950s is a heady place for a sheltered Midwesterner. A new friend helps her discover her forefathers’ faith, but from the moment she sees Bill McNeil at a party, Janet senses she’s found her future. When they marry, she believes she’s finally gotten what she always wanted—not fame or fortune, but the love that will fulfill and sustain her as nothing else ever could./divDIV From the passionate throes of youth to the stings and shocks of middle age, Come Pour the Wine draws a brilliant portrait of a marriage and a family in search of its roots, written with Cynthia Freeman’s trademark insight and compassion./divDIV/div/div

Elske

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439116121
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Book Synopsis Elske by : Cynthia Voigt

Download or read book Elske written by Cynthia Voigt and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elske is a girl with no future—until her grandmother's sacrifice saves her from certain death. Beriel is an imperious princess—determined to claim the kingdom that is her birthright. Fate brings them together, both exiles, one servant to the other. To Beriel, the mistress, Elske offers steadfast loyalty and courage—hard to come by in her dangerous quest to regain the throne she has been denied by treachery. To Elske, the handmaiden, Beriel’s proud example provides a perhaps even more precious gift: the strength to find her true self.

No Escape From War

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Publisher : Hocus Pocus Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1952824249
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (528 download)

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Book Synopsis No Escape From War by : Cynthia Eden

Download or read book No Escape From War written by Cynthia Eden and published by Hocus Pocus Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A free series starter! A hot, enemies-to-lovers, second chance romance with plenty of suspense and action. Revenge. Oh, it was going to be sweet. Warren “War” Channing finally has the chance to nail his beautiful, lying ex. And, no, he doesn’t mean “nail” in the down and dirty sexual way…War means he has the opportunity to send the lovely and infuriating Rose Shadow to jail. Turned out, the woman who had shattered his heart beneath her high heeled shoes was wanted for murder. She was on the run, and he was just the man to hunt her down and toss her into the nearest cell…War could hardly wait. He was the last man she expected to need. The breakup had been ugly. Painful. It had ripped out her heart and left her in a sad, crying heap as she ate her ice cream, but Rose had moved the hell on, and she had sworn to never, ever need War again. Except, well, now she did need him and his sneaky skills because Rose was in trouble up to her eyes. The kind of trouble that could wreck a woman’s life. He’ll make her pay. Rose has cracked the story of a lifetime. She’s uncovered a brutal serial killer who has been hiding in the shadows—only now, she is his next target. The cops think she’s involved in the string of murders because maybe her DNA had been at a crime scene and maybe she’d been spotted by witnesses at another location, but Rose is a reporter—she’d been at the scenes because she was tracking down the real killer. Now, though, because War has caught her, Rose is out of time and options. War is former special ops. He’s the best PI in town. And he’s the man who gave her more pleasure than should be legal…Too bad that he’s also the man who hates her the most. Forty-eight hours…then jail. They make a grudging deal—she’ll pay him anything he wants if he just gives her forty-eight hours before he turns her over to the cops. During that forty-eight hours, he will help her track the real killer. When the clock runs down, she’ll be out of his life for good. Except…a whole lot can change for two people in forty-eight hours. Hate can turn into desire. Need can rage out of control. And a love that you thought was long dead? It just might flash to life again. Provided, of course, that the murderer hunting Rose doesn’t manage to kill her before she and War can catch him. Forty-eight hours. The countdown starts now… Author’s note: The “Trouble For Hire” romance series features hot, former military heroes…and these guys truly are the best kind of trouble. All of the books are stand-alones with guaranteed happy endings. Danger, romance, action, suspense, humor…oh, it’s definitely time to find some trouble…

Princess Academy: Palace of Stone

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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1599909162
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Princess Academy: Palace of Stone written by Shannon Hale and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller In this second book in New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series, Miri embarks on a brand new life in the city. Coming down from the mountain to a new city life is a thrill to Miri. She and her princess academy friends have come to Asland to help the future princess Britta prepare for her wedding. There, Miri also has a chance to attend school--at the prestigious Queen's Castle. But as Miri befriends sophisticated and exciting students, she also learns that they have some frightening plans for a revolution. Torn between loyalty to the princess and her new friends' ideas, between an old love and a new crush, and between her small mountain home and the bustling city, Miri looks to find her own way in this new place. Don't miss any of these other books from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale: The Princess Academy trilogy Princess Academy Princess Academy: Palace of Stone Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters The Books of Bayern The Goose Girl Enna Burning River Secrets Forest Born Book of a Thousand Days Dangerous Graphic Novels with Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale Rapunzel's Revenge Calamity Jack For Adults Austenland Midnight in Austenland The Actor and the Housewife

Lucia the Luchadora

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Publisher : POW! Kids Books
ISBN 13 : 9781576878279
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (782 download)

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Download or read book Lucia the Luchadora written by Cynthia Leonor Garza and published by POW! Kids Books. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucía zips through the playground in her cape just like the boys, but when theytell her "girls can't be superheroes," suddenly she doesn't feel so mighty. That'swhen her beloved abuela reveals a dazzling secret: Lucía comes from a family ofluchadoras, the bold and valiant women of the Mexican lucha libre tradition.Cloaked in a flashy new disguise, Lucía returns as a recess sensation! But whenshe's confronted with a case of injustice, Lucía must decide if she can stay true tothe ways of the luchadora and fight for what is right, even if it means breaking thesacred rule of never revealing the identity behind her mask. A story about courageand cultural legacy, Lucía the Luchadora is full of pluck, daring, and heart.

Eternal

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Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 0763651532
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (636 download)

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Book Synopsis Eternal by : Cynthia Leitich Smith

Download or read book Eternal written by Cynthia Leitich Smith and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With diabolical wit, the author of TANATALIZE revisits a deliciously dark world where vampires vie with angels -- and girls just want to have fangs. At last, Miranda is the life of the party: all she had to do was die. Elevated and adopted by none other than the reigning King of the Mantle of Dracul, Miranda goes from high-school theater wannabe to glamorous royal fiend overnight. Meanwhile, her reckless and adoring guardian angel, Zachary, demoted to human guise as the princess’s personal assistant, has his work cut out for him trying to save his girl’s soul and plan the Master’s fast-approaching Death Day gala. In alternating points of view, Miranda and Zachary navigate a cut-throat eternal aristocracy as they play out a dangerous and darkly hilarious love story for the ages.

Sisters of the Neversea

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Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 006286999X
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book Sisters of the Neversea written by Cynthia Leitich Smith and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five starred reviews! In this beautifully reimagined story by NSK Neustadt Laureateand New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee Creek), Native American Lily and English Wendy embark on a high-flying journey of magic, adventure, and courage to a fairy-tale island known as Neverland… Lily and Wendy have been best friends since they became stepsisters. But with their feuding parents planning to spend the summer apart, what will become of their family—and their friendship? Little do they know that a mysterious boy has been watching them from the oak tree outside their window. A boy who intends to take them away from home for good, to an island of wild animals, Merfolk, Fairies, and kidnapped children, to a sea of merfolk, pirates, and a giant crocodile. A boy who calls himself Peter Pan. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books

Princess Nevermore

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Publisher : Darby Creek Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781581960556
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book Princess Nevermore written by Dian Curtis Regan and published by Darby Creek Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As living in an underground kingdom has become predictable and boring, Princess Quinn of Mandria dreams of visiting the upper Earth-which she can see via a magic pond, the only portal of light and outer life in Mandria. Cam, the wizard's apprentice, tries to use his magic ring to transport them to upper Earth, but the spell only works on Quinn. Is Princess Quinn lost forever in the outer world? Or will the desires of her heart bring her home again?

The Princes and The Treasure

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Publisher : Handsome Prince Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0991053672
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis The Princes and The Treasure by : Jeffrey A. Miles

Download or read book The Princes and The Treasure written by Jeffrey A. Miles and published by Handsome Prince Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-09 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the magical kingdom of Evergreen, beautiful Princess Elena is suddenly whisked away by an old woman. Undefeated champion Gallant and shy bookworm Earnest go on a quest to find “the greatest treasure in the land” so one of them can save and marry the princess. Along the way, Earnest and Gallant realize “the greatest treasure in the land” is not what they expected. This is a 28-page, full-color, illustrated children's adventure picture book with a same-sex marriage.