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La pâtisserie Bliss (La pâtisserie Bliss #1)
Par Kathryn Littlewood. 2013
La pâtisserie de la famille Bliss cache un secret très ancien : un livre de recettes magiques. Le jour où…
Rose et ses frères et soeurs se retrouvent seuls à tenir la boutique, ils se lancent dans quelques recettes un peu... spéciales. Mais les Muffins d'amour et les Cookies de la vérité vont transformer la petite ville de Calamity Falls en véritable maison de fous...Twenty-one selections published between 1993 and 1998 in the magazine known as F&SF. Ranging from speculative science fiction to fairy…
tales, from alternate histories to supernatural horror tales, they include award winners by Esther Friesner, Maureen McHugh, Bruce Holland Rogers, Ursula Le Guin, and Elizabeth Hand. 1999Love and war
Par John Jakes. 1987
Ten stories featuring the heroes and villains of Krynn as they pursue their objects of love or war, or sometimes…
both. Passion and selfishness, the tender aspects of love, love and sacrifice, and war as the eradicator of love and life are depicted in this collection. Some violence. Sequel to Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes (RC 36746.)Xanadu
1993
Collection of eighteen short stories and five poems by award-winning authors in and out of the fantasy genre. In The…
Poacher by Ursula K. LeGuin, an abused boy ends up in the castle of fairy-tale princesses. In Nancy Kress's story To Scale, a young boy builds a dollhouse in his basement. William Stafford's poem It Comes Lightly Out of the Sea, concerns walks on the beach. Some strong languageXanadu 2
1994
Yolen's second fantasy collection, which includes seventeen stories and nine poems, focuses more on reality than fantasy. Three of the…
stories feature cats, including The Fifth Squashed Cat, about a hitchhiker who stays alive by using the magical bones of dead cats, and A Most Obedient Cat, about a cat that brings home dead bugs--among other things. In the poem Laurel, Again, an old women recalls her youth. Some violence and some strong languageXanadu 3
1995
Editor Yolen describes this third collection of twenty-five stories and eleven poems as an "all-purpose fantasy melange." In "Mollusk Dreams,"…
a woman dreams of a refuge like a snail's shell. "Jo's Hair" relates the adventures of the mane Jo March sold in Little Women. The poem "Swan/Princess" tells of a princess becoming a swan and then a princess again. Some strong languageThe Mammoth book of fairy tales
Par Mike Ashley. 1997
Anthology of fifty-six tales. Includes both classic fairy tales and modern fantasies arranged alphabetically by title. Old favorites like "Beauty…
and the Beast," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and "Sleeping Beauty" appear with newer stories by Joan Aiken, Robin McKinley, and Jane Yolen. For junior and senior high and older readersYoda: Dark rendezvous (Star Wars Legends)
Par Sean Stewart. 2024
A gripping Clone Wars–era adventure featuring a showdown between Grand Master Yoda and his former apprentice, the sinister Count Dooku.…
The savage Clone Wars have forced the Republic to the edge of collapse. During the height of the battle, one Jedi Knight escapes the carnage to deliver a message to Yoda on Coruscant. It appears that Dooku wants peace and demands a rendezvous. Chances are slim that the treacherous Count is sincere but, with a million lives at stake, Yoda has no choice. The meeting will take place on Vjun, a planet steeped in evil. The challenge could not be more difficult. Can Yoda win back his once promising pupil from the dark side or will Count Dooku unleash his sinister forces against his former mentor? Either way, Yoda is sure of one thing: this battle will be one of the fiercest he’ll ever faceThe outsider
Par Jane Casey. 2024
A gripping new crime thriller which will delight Jane Casey fans! He came to destroy the family. Now he's the…
one in danger. As an undercover police officer, Rob Langton is used to terrifying situations. But his new assignment is the most dangerous yet – to infiltrate the notorious Carter family, and bring its patriarch Geraint to justice. After gaining Geraint's trust, Rob finds himself becoming the criminal's right-hand man. The deeper Rob gets, the more danger he's in. Then Geraint's horrific plan comes to light – a bomb in a public place, designed to stir up anti-immigrant sentiment. Rob is the only person who can stop the carnage, but time is running out... Perfect for fans of Jane Casey and fans of thrillers, The Outsider turns the spotlight on one of the most intriguing characters from Maeve Kerrigan's world. Look out for the latest book in Jane Casey's brilliant Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent series, A Stranger in the Family, coming March 2024!The courtship of princess leia (Star Wars Legends)
Par Dave Wolverton. 2024
Before the marriage of Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo, another suitor threatened to derail their star-crossed romance. . .…
. Seeking rich, powerful allies to bring into the Rebel Alliance and a new home planet for the refugees from her native Alderaan, Princess Leia considers a proposal that could tip the balance of power against the evil Empire. The Hapes Consortium of 63 worlds is ruled by the Queen Mother, who wants Leia to marry her son, the dashing and wealthy Prince Isolder. Han Solo has always dreamed of marrying Leia himself, and now he makes a desperate, final gamble to win her back. Tricking Leia into accompanying him, Han flees with her to the beautiful and untamed planet Dathomir, where he hopes to win her heart. Fearing the imperious queen’s reaction to Han’s rash move, Luke Skywalker forms an unlikely alliance with Prince Isolder to track down the runaways. Soon Isolder, Luke, and Artoo will be at the center of an adventure leading to an awesome treasure, a group of Force-trained "witches," and a showdown with an invincible foeFaebound: A novel
Par Saara El-Arifi. 2024
Two elven sisters become imprisoned in the intoxicating world of the fae, where danger and love lie in wait. Faebound…
is the first book in an enchanting new trilogy from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Final Strife . "A romantic fantasy of epic proportions, crackling with magic and passion."—Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree Yeeran was born on the battlefield, has lived on the battlefield, and one day, she knows, she’ll die on the battlefield. As a warrior in the elven army, Yeeran has known nothing but violence her whole life. Her sister, Lettle, is trying to make a living as a diviner, seeking prophecies of a better future. When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran’s exile from the Elven Lands, both sisters are forced into the terrifying wilderness beyond their borders. There they encounter the impossible: the fae court. The fae haven’t been seen for a millennium. But now Yeeran and Lettle are thrust into their seductive world, torn among their loyalties to each other, their elven homeland, and their hearts. * This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF that contains a map and journal from the bookInto the sunken city
Par Dinesh Thiru. 2024
"Steal-your-breath adventure." — Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles Perfect for fans of Fable…
and House of Salt and Sorrows, this spectacular YA fantasy adventure debut is like nothing else, featuring a unique twist on Treasure Island, a magnetic second chance romance, and a thrilling heist where the reward is great—but the risks are even greater. In the slowly sinking city of Coconino, Arizona, the days are long, the money is tight, and the rain never stops. For Jin Haldar, this life is nothing new—ever since her father died in a diving accident, she's barely made ends meet for her and her younger sister, Thara. Enter Bhili: a drifter who offers Jin and Thara the score of a lifetime—a massive stash of gold hidden in the sunken ruins of Las Vegas. Jin knows it's too dangerous. She stopped diving after her father's accident. But when her sister decides to go, Jin's left with only one choice: to go with her. A ragtag crew is assembled—including Jin's annoyingly hot ex-boyfriend. From there, a high-stakes heist ensues that's beyond even Jin's wildest fears. Crumbling ruins, sea beasts, corsairs, and a mysterious figure named João Silva all lie in wait. To survive, Jin will have to do what she promised herself she'd never do again: diveAn anthology of nineteen tales by both established writers and newcomers who continue the fantasy adventures of the Witch World.…
The protagonists in these stories include a young man dedicated to revenge, a young woman who learns a revealing secret about herself, a gentle giant beset by giant slayers, and a young woman who denies the existence of magic. For high school and adult readers. Sequel to "Tales of the Witch World 2."Rien
Par Jean-Jacques Pelletier. 2023
L'inspecteur Henri Dufaux est stupéfait quand il se voit confier la garde d'une ado. De fait, la jeune mais ô…
combien brillante Maryann est sous sa protection depuis la mort de son père, empoisonné pour avoir refusé de vendre sa maison à un mystérieux acheteur. En tentant de découvrir qui se cache derrière ce meurtre et de déjouer les menaces qui pèsent toujours sur Maryann, Dufaux et son équipe mettent à jour un groupe anonyme qui cherche à acquérir des centaines de kilomètres carrés dans les Laurentides. Face à un complot qui prend des dimensions internationales, Dufaux se sait à court de ressources. Toutefois, il a un as dans sa manche : un certain Gonzague ThébergeNée sous une insondable étoile: roman (Reliefs)
Par Claire Bergeron. 2023
Vancouver, 1916. Auguste Destremont, riche armateur, et sa femme, Rosalyne, forment un couple heureux, auquel il ne manquait qu'un enfant…
pour être comblé. Après dix ans de mariage, Rosalyne donne enfin naissance à une petite fille. De santé fragile, la nouvelle maman a recours à une nourrice, qui vient habiter sous leur toit avec son poupon. Elle y veille tendrement sur les petites tandis que Rosalyne reprend des forces. Un matin, des pleurs persistants se font entendre chez la nourrice... Les Destremont, alertés par une employée, s'y précipitent. Le sol se dérobe sous leurs pieds... La scène qui s'offre à leurs yeux changera leur avenir à jamaisDes secrets en héritage
Par Lise Bergeron. 2023
Hélène ressent une profonde tristesse. Il y a cinq jours, son mari a été surpris par une explosion, quelques minutes…
à peine après le début de son quart de travail à la mine. Écrasé sous une tonne de pierres, Frédéric est mort sur le coup. Malgré ce drame, la jeune veuve peut compter sur Benoît, son ami de toujours, pour veiller sur elle et sur ses sept enfants. Elle ignore, cependant, que son confident l'aime en silenceJ'avoue que j'y ai cru: roman
Par Yves Chevrier. 2018
Voué autant par son coeur que par la volonté parentale à une vie de prêtrise, le narrateur décide très jeune…
de suivre la voie de Dieu. C'est la fin des années cinquante, moment charnière où la société québécoise se libéralise, alors que l'Église cherche désespérément à retenir ses ouailles.Revenant sur les années formatrices de sa vie, le narrateur raconte le paradoxe du curé anticlérical qu'il est devenu. Cette chronique toute personnelle prend, sans prétention, les dimensions d'une peinture sociohistorique du Québec et de l'Église au moment où le peuple canadien-français fait le pas vers ce qu'il est convenu d'appeler la modernité.Yves Chevrier offre une perspective unique à ce pan de l'histoire québécoise, donnant à voir cette implosion de l'Église de l'intérieur.J'avoue que j'y ai cru est un roman d'initiation double, celle d'un jeune homme et celle d'un peuple, livré avec fraîcheur et finesseMa vie d'espion
Par Thierry Horguelin. 2023
Un photographe se fantasmant une vie d'agent secret enquête sur une mystérieuse galeriste opérant dans les marges de l'art contemporain.…
Récit rapide en forme de jeu de piste où les apparences sont forcément trompeuses, Ma vie d'espion est aussi l'histoire d'une extrême solitude traversée de rencontres et d'expériences au parfum doux-amerLe penthouse: 1, Célibataires
Par Sylvie G.. 2023
Maddie, célibataire obstinée au tempérament mordant, ne compte pas faire de place à un homme dans sa vie tant qu'elle…
n'aura pas atteint ses objectifs professionnels. Or, ils sont nombreux, les représentants de la gent masculine à courtiser la jolie rousse au comportement parfois excessif. De son côté, Will, un ambulancier particulièrement séduisant, cherche désespérément la femme de sa vie, notamment en fréquentant des sites de rencontre. Ceux-ci demeurent toutefois sources de grande frustration pour le trentenaire en quête de rendez-vous galants. Le jour où il emménage au Penthouse, il croise celle qui deviendra la hantise de ses nuits. Déjà d'avis que les femmes sont compliquées, il réalisera que celles qu'il a fréquentées jusqu'à ce jour étaient plutôt commodes comparativement à cette femme envoûtante, mais ô combien cinglante qu'est MaddieDual memory
Par Sue Burke. 2023
Antonio Moro lost everything to the Leviathan League, ruthless global pirates. Now he's alone in a city on an Arctic…
island fighting Freebooters with nothing but lies?and the mistaken idea that he's a spy. When things look bleak, he discovers an unusual ally. His new personal assistant program, Par Augustus, is a nascent A. I. He's also insolent, extroverted, moody, and not quite legal. Together, they forge an uneasy alliance and create a rebellion from unlikely recruits to defend the island city. The hitch? No one else can ever know. Especially the humans