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Ranfinas Aka was allergic to following good advice. That was why he was caught in the middle of a torrential rain storm with the wife of an elven lord draped across his saddle, riding hard for the forests to lose the men chasing after them.It should have been easy. A quick kidnapping, a hefty ransom, and then he wouldn't need to worry about who would be paying his gambling debts or keeping the eye of his elder brother from following him across the countryside. "I'd expect nothing less of an orc bastard like you." Being a chambermaid wasn't exactly how Hera Keydi had imagined her life would turn out, but it was a living, and it kept food in the mouths of her younger siblings. But nothing could have prepared her for being kidnapped on a rainy night and thrown over the back of a horse-especially by the likes of an Aka bastard who had no business being anywhere near her master's keep.Hera just wants to return to her boring life, but that means making an uneasy truce with a scoundrel who should be in the stocks, not in her bed. Stolen by the Orc is the third book in the Orc Brotherhood Series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but is best enjoyed as a series.

Nature is the visible face of spirit. Tree Magic. Ogam, when seen as the ancient alphabet of the Celtic Druids, links each letter to a specific tree. Trees are a source of natural energy both in the physical and spiritual world. They are treasure chests with their own medicines, spiritual power, and manifold magical gifts. In this book, I will lead you through the simple steps of attuning yourself to the spirit of the wand and access the energies associated with specific Ogam trees. Using visualization to create a sacred grove of trees, it becomes a safe place to come and meet and greet the spirits of the trees. It is from this grove that you will be able to attune yourself to all the Ogam energies and channel them into your life. You can then create new situations for yourself or manifest what you wish into being. The wand is an energy focusing tool. It helps focus the energy that has been channeled inside and sends it out its tip. Anyone can play at being a magician, but when you come to the circle ready to work, powered up and prepared, the wand does not let you down.

In other volumes of this series we have considered the operations of the human mind known as Will, Memory, etc. We now approach the consideration of those mental activities which are concerned with the phenomena of thought-those activities which we generally speak of as the operation of the intellect or reason. Thought-Culture in general will do much for the Imagination, for the very processes employed in the development and cultivation of the various other faculties of the mind will also tend to bring the Imagination into subjection and under control, instead of allowing it to remain the wild, fanciful irresponsible faculty that it is in the majority of cases. Use the faculty of Imagination as a faculty of Thought, instead of a thing of Fancy. Attach it to the Intellect instead of to the Emotions. Harness it up with the other faculties of Thought, and your chariot of Understanding and Attainment will reach the goal far sooner than under the old arrangement. Establish harmony between Intellect and Imagination, and you largely increase the power and achievements of both. William Walker Atkinson was an attorney, merchant, publisher, and author, as well as an American pioneer of the New Thought movement. He is also known to have been the author of the pseudonymous works attributed to Theron Q. Dumont and Yogi Ramacharaka. In the last 30 years of his life he wrote more than 100 books.

A Carpet Knight - A novel is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1885.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Where The Battle Was Fought - A novel is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The book explores the hitherto rarely discussed connection of magic with politics in the writings of Tacitus, Suetonius and Ammianus Marcellinus, offering insight into the way language of magic and ritual pollution is used as means of characterization and historiosophical commentary on the nature of power and political struggle. Religious deviation and innovation, theurgy, necromancy, black and erotic magic, the topoi of an emperor-magician, a semi-divine emperor-healer/saviour and a witch/poisoner, all play an important role in the analyzed texts. Magic is depicted as a way of abusing the official state religion; every such abuse disturbs pax deorum and brings misery on both the perpetrator and the whole state.

Wandering into the Lost Village wasn't part of the plan.Once Rosie sees how broken Avalon is, she knows something has to be done. When Draper comes into her life just as Bastien leaves, things that she thought she understood start to spin out of control.Rosie wasn't expecting to have to prove herself, but when she rescues her cousin from the Forgotten Forest, she's quickly put in the crosshairs. When an attempt on her life is made, Rosie quickly sees that though she's been offered protection, she truly is on her own."Lost Girl" is book two of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

Rosie was hoping it wouldn't be a bloodbath when she met her boyfriend's family.When Rosie wakes from being knocked out and kidnapped by Dian and Dother, she realizes being so close with Kerdik might be the thing that gets her killed. It isn't until Dub lends his helping hand that Rosie finally finds the strength to stand up to the evil that's tried to tear her down.Going up against the Nain Rouge proves problematic enough, but when he whispers lies and hidden truths to Rosie, she realizes her life will never be the same."Savage Girl" is book ten of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

From Dark Wisdom:'Wash away the sadness with showering lights from the stars. Let the yeast ignite the mirth inside you to be transformed into something else...allow your desires to run free like a skipping bird across the planes of the Natives...you have been free from the moment of your birth - who told you otherwise and why did you choose to listen to them?'The revolution rumbles within the words of this no-frills book - it's all about the words. Feel them.From weird happenings in strange worlds to tear jerking dramas right here on Earth - Dark Wisdom promises to take you wherever you want to go.You will visit Mount Shasta, California in 'Full Circle' to commune with nature and hear the ancient callings of Tibet, fight back tears as you sit with the author in his childhood home in 'The Bicycle Shop', learn new ways to rise above the system in 'The Complex Man' and giggle along with the characters in 'Sweetened with Love Risen by Optimism'. Not forgetting your basic needs, 'Lust Enlightened' will remind you of what you are missing.... plus much more.Some true, some not - some 'did that really happen?' - this collection of Short Stories uses the medium of storytelling to help you to reveal the rumblings of your demons... you know you can't ignore them any longer.Magical realism, meets too weird to be made up - meets stream of consciousness - Meet Matt - he's got a lot to tell you.The revolution isn't coming - it's here.NB some aduult content. Strong language.

Stumbling blindly through too many ups and downs wasn't how Rosie was hoping her life would turn out.With her sight still gone, it becomes harder and harder to find her way. Still, she's determined to heal as many cursed citizens as she can find, restoring their lives to them at much painful cost to her.While Dub remains firm that Rosie will remain blind until Kerdik obeys him, her plans for Avalon's redemption never waver. It isn't until the other two Brothers of Destruction surface that she realizes her best efforts might not be enough."Blind Girl" is book nine of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

Rosie Avalon's honeymoon is over before it begins.When Rosie moves back to Faite to start her second life with Kerdik, chaos is just around the corner. His promises of a peaceful life can't cover over the secret he's been hiding. When new creatures encroach on Avalon's borders, Rosie has to put aside her tumultuous personal life so she can focus on the millions who depend on her.Though Kerdik has never felt more far away, Rosie knows that the only way to help Avalon is to take back her role as queen, and lead the nation herself."Other Girl" is book twelve of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

When the people Rosie loves are in danger, there's nothing she won't do. With Brighde trapped by Morgan le Fae, Rosie begs Kerdik not to put himself in danger. With no way to help him when he goes missing, Rosie turns to unlikely allies. When Lane sacrifices everything to walk straight into the heart of the battle, Rosie knows there can be no life for her without Lane.Bastien and Rosie hold nothing back as they set out to free Kerdik, and end Morgan le Fae once and for all. Little do they know that the biggest danger to Avalon doesn't come from the evil they can see, but the evil that's been cleverly hidden."Stubborn Girl" is book seven of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

No one told Rosie what life with the Untouchables would be like. Handling Bastien's demons are nothing to the shadows Madigan and Link bring into the castle, causing chaos at every turn. When Rosie realizes there's yet more danger, she rides off with Link to save Lane and her friends. It's not until Rosie faces the unthinkable that she truly learns what it means to wear the mark of an Untouchable. Now her life will never be the same, leaving her to either accept her fate, or run screaming from it all."Untouchable Girl" is book six of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

Trying to keep up with a world on the brink of war leaves Rosie feeling like the stupid girl. Barely able to lift her head, Rosie is taken away from Morgan le Fae's clutches. The haven of Province 9 is a welcome respite while Rosie tries to get back on her feet. With her father still bedridden, Kerdik takes it upon himself to do all he can to liberate King Urien. Though dangers from the borders threaten to tear the fragile kingdom apart, it's the threats from inside the castle that are most catastrophic. While Rosie tries to help Lane unite her kingdom, she learns secrets about the Untouchables that could undo all they've worked to rebuild. Everyone warns her that relying on Kerdik will end badly, but trusting Bastien just might be the biggest danger of all."Stupid Girl" is book four of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

Running toward danger is about to become Rosie's full-time job. When a grizzled stranger crashes into her life and lifts the concealment that has marred her face since childhood, Rosie Avalon leaves everything she knows behind. Pulled into a realm teeming with magical creatures, Rosie must navigate this new, broken world while avoiding capture by the evil queen, who knows there's more to Rosie than meets the eye. Bastien is an Untouchable, feared and shunned by all but a handful of elite warriors. His realm has been ravaged by the evil queen's reign, but he will stop at nothing to save the land he loves, even if it means pushing Rosie past her breaking point. Thrust into a quest that threatens to destroy her family, Rosie's path is clear: she must sacrifice all she holds dear to save a world on the brink of collapse, and hope she doesn't lose herself along the way.If you like the twists and turns of a harrowing coming of age story, you'll love Ugly Girl, the first in a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey. Read now to start this heart-pounding adventure!

Vanya Cardan always knew she would marry a lord. But her mother died when she was just a girl, and her father had no interest in raising her properly. She had been left to her own devices for so long that Vanya had never considered the fact that she might be used as a political bargaining tool. Romance and marriage were never in her plans-but when the Lord of Rigan summons her to Aired, his orders must be obeyed. As the eldest bastard of the Lord of Rigan, Saros Aka has been all over his father's lands as his representative, bearing the lord's seal and carrying his authority. But even though he has been claimed by an elven lord, his orc bloodline haunts him at every turn. Playing escort to a spoiled daughter of one of his father's lords on the dangerous southern road was not a task he ever expected to be saddled with. He has a duty to protect her, but leaving her on the side of the dirt road wouldn't be a bad option, either. Protected by the Orc is a dark fantasy romance. It contains dubious situations, mature content, and graphic violence some readers might find offensive and/or triggering.

In a world constantly shifting, Rosie should be careful what she wishes for.When Uncle Dub barrels into the picture, all bets are off. The world and the abilities Rosie thought she knew are suddenly turned upside-down, leaving Avalon shuddering under the gravity of a queen without limits. Kerdik and Lugh do all they can to help, but when fresh chaos steals their focus, Rosie's steady team begins to splinter apart.Buried secrets come to light, and Rosie soon realizes that if she wants a brighter future for Avalon, she's going to have to make it happen by herself."Lonely Girl" is book thirteen of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

Rosie realizes she's bitten off more than she can chew when Bastien returns.Letting Bastien take up his old post as her Guardien proves more complicated than either of them are prepared for. With King Urien on his feet, and the Avalon Rose on the throne, the kingdom rallies, ready for a rebirth. When an attack on the land threatens to crush what's left of all that's good in Avalon, Rosie has no choice but to rely on Kerdik, whose blessings almost always turn to curses."Broken Girl" is book five of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

Sometimes accepting who you are is the greatest battle of all.No matter how hard she tries, Rosie worries that she won't be able to save all the vampires who are doomed to be burned. With time slipping through her fingers, Rosie makes a choice that she knows will follow her forever. Haunted by crimes she didn't mean to commit, Rosie is certain Bastien will never be able to forgive her.Striking out on a mission to help Kerdik find his father, Rosie vows to do all she can to end Dother for the good of Faîte. With Lugh by her side and Dub on the loose, Rosie knows that no many how many lifetimes she lives, this final battle will haunt her forever."Dangerous Girl" is the eleventh installment of a 14-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

When the cold hand reaches southward,reaches with its frozen fingers,comes a child into the northland,all the clans to bring together. While Löhi, the Witch of the North, lays waste to the Far Northern Land town-by-town, Ulla's power continues to grow. Strong, pitiless, and relentless, Ulla measures all others against her utter devotion to their seemingly doomed cause. Accompanied by Kaukomieli, the young wizard whose love for her conflicts with his sense of duty, she prowls the Marches ambushing Löhi's servants and giving no quarter. Feared by all as much as she is loved, Ulla is now her people's final hope. In desperation, Ulla and Väinämöinen journey in spirit-form to hell to bargain with its lord for a weapon with which to slay the Witch. The quest takes them at last to Pohjola itself and a final confrontation with Löhi that powerfully evokes the Finnish heroic spirit and leads to a shocking, unexpected denouement. THE QUEEN OF POHJOLA, Book III of the Far Northern Land Saga, goes where no epic fantasy has gone before-Finnish mythology and the world of the Kalevala, where legendary heroes like the wizard Väinämöinen mix with original characters like Ulla to create a unique mosaic wholly new to fantasy literature.

Forest Fairy Coloring Book: Adult Fairyland Beauties, Beautiful Midnight Fairies Coloring BookImmerse yourself in the enchanting world of fairies with this delightful Forest Fairy Coloring Book, designed specifically for adults.Discover the whimsical charm of forest fairies and midnight beauties as you color your way through a magical journey.This captivating coloring book is the perfect way to unwind, relax, and let your creativity soar as you bring each enchanting illustration to life.This coloring book features:¿ Ultimate stress reliever: Coloring 30 unique illustrations brings tranquility and joy, melting your stress away¿ Single-sided pages: Each image is placed on its own page, preventing bleed-through and ensuring a neat final result¿ Relaxation and meditation: Coloring supports stress reduction and provides a soothing, meditative experience for the mind¿ All skill levels welcome: Carefully crafted images cater to both beginners and coloring experts, offering an enjoyable experience for everyone¿ High-quality paper: Perfect for using gel pens, pencils, pastels, or crayons, this premium paper ensures a fantastic coloring experienceEscape the everyday hustle and bustle by delving into the ethereal realm of forest fairies and midnight enchantresses.This extraordinary coloring book will captivate your imagination and provide countless hours of relaxation and creative fulfillment.

Hope can be a dangerous thing.Lucy Kincaid swore she'd never go back to Undraland, but with her mother's promise of possibly finding Linus buried there, Lucy knows she has no choice. She'll stop at nothing to unearth her brother, even if Jens thinks she's lost her mind.Without a second thought, Lucy barrels through Undraland with her Merry Band of Thieves - plus Tucker. Though she knows she can't trust his reckless antics, she comes to terms with the fact that she has no choice but to work with the man who abducted her. It's Undraland as she's never seen it before, and this time Lucy won't leave until the land that abandoned her family gives her back her brother.Lucy at Last is book eight in a nine-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

If the Witcher was thrust into A Court of Thorns and RosesStay out of the problems of the island Sweet Summerfae, Valentina, did not listen when she gave up the enemy's secrets to save a loved one from an ambush in a growing war. The War of Many is brewing And those secrets take her to the frontlines, captive to the worst court of all-the firefae to the east. Stay away from the Wild Hunt But it's either escape with the gorgeous deadly Hunter whose shadows call to the darkness in her or back to the endless burning fire of Autumn Court. Once worlds apart-now leashed together And they could never be more at odds. Valentina's hate for Kaderyn's arrogance is enough to draw the attention of absent gods. The two are forced on a quest for survival across an island of deceiving fae, dangerous monsters, and meddling, rhyming pixies. But that hate soon transforms into a desire neither expect as she lights a path through his darkness, and his shadows start leading her home. The darkness of the Hunt is going to find out exactly what the light of Summer is made of Dancing with Darkness is a slow burn, mild spice fantasy romance. Book two, Shadows of Solace, carries the payload of a 'one love, all-consuming, romance' with heat and court intrigue ramped up. The world of Eadha is full of unique fantasy creatures, magical artifacts, and tavern-type songs. The Wild Hunt books are NOT dark romance. Content warnings include: violence, swearing, hunting/animal related triggers and sexual content not meant for those under 18, see inside book for farther clarification.

When the lines blur between how far you should fight, and how much you can forgive, Lucy has to decide if redemption is in the cards.Lucy and her Merry Band of Thieves are certain that if they can survive the farlig fisk, nothing is too great to tear them apart. They never counted on their ship landing in Bedra, a land filled with women who use lavender powder to suck the wills from the strongest of men. Jens faces his greatest test as he tries to make it out of Bedra unscathed by the manipulative Mares.Tensions run high as laplanding takes Lucy and Jamie to a whole new level of angst that they must work through together. Foss sheds more layers of his Depravity of Man curse, catching Lucy's eye as they trek through Undraland on their way to tear down the last portal in Elvage. Charles Mace stands by his sister's side as her Uncle Rick makes an executive decision that changes Lucy's life forever.Elvage is book four in a nine-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.

When trusting the wrong person can get you locked up, Lucy isn't sure where to turn.With half the team left behind or assumed dead, Lucy, Jamie and Foss sail to Fossegrim, a land where Foss is one of the four most powerful men, and Lucy is blonde chum for slave-traders, thieves and the like. Keeping her head down is the least of Lucy's concerns when she gets thrown with other abductees and put up for auction.With her guardian gnome MIA, Lucy has to learn to work with the one person who hates her most, leading her to make dark decisions she never would have considered. Foss takes Lucy through the dangerous parts of his land as they fight with and for each other. The angry Fossegrim sacrifices much, hoping the woman he despises will somehow prove herself worthy of fighting by his side.Fossegrim is book three in a nine-part fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.