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As You Wish
One fateful summer, three very different women find themselves together in Summer Hill, Virginia, where they discover they have much more in common than they realized…Sixty-year-old Olivia’s first marriage was long and unhappy, but now she is a newlywed, thrilled to finally be starting her life with the man she’s always truly loved—even if they are getting a late start. Kathy is in her forties and married to a handsome, successful businessman. Theirs would be a fairy-tale romance if it weren’t for one problem: he’s passionately in love with someone else! Twentysomething Elise is also in a troubled marriage, stuck with the man her wealthy parents chose for her. Now that he has a pregnant mistress, he seems willing to go to drastic lengths to take Elise out of the picture.Though each of them wound up at the summerhouse for separate reasons, it’s not long before they begin to open up about their regrets, their wishes and their dreams. And when they’re presented with the opportunity of a lifetime—a chance to right the wrongs of their past—all three discover what can happen when dreams really do come true.A heartfelt, magical tale, As You Wish is a shining example of Jude Deveraux’s enchanting storytelling that will charm longtime fans and delight a new generation of readers.Don't miss New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux's next exciting new release, MY HEART WILL FIND YOU!
God Help the Child
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A New York Times Notable Book • This fiery and provocative novel from the acclaimed Nobel Prize winner weaves a tale about the way the sufferings of childhood can shape, and misshape, the life of the adult.At the center: a young woman who calls herself Bride, whose stunning blue-black skin is only one element of her beauty, her boldness and confidence, her success in life, but which caused her light-skinned mother to deny her even the simplest forms of love. There is Booker, the man Bride loves, and loses to anger. Rain, the mysterious white child with whom she crosses paths. And finally, Bride’s mother herself, Sweetness, who takes a lifetime to come to understand that “what you do to children matters. And they might never forget.” “Powerful.... A tale that is as forceful as it is affecting, as fierce as it is resonant.” —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
Return to Summerhouse
With her shining gift for “exquisite and enchanting” (Bookpage) storytelling, Jude Deveraux sweeps readers away in a breathtaking follow-up to her beloved New York Times bestseller, The Summerhouse—where a marvelous new adventure awaits.Magic most definitely resides in the Maine summerhouse where the mysterious Madame Zoya has granted the innermost wishes of its visitors. Now, three women have come to this special place with one thing in common: a painful past they would each like to rewrite. Amy, who hides a heartbreaking loss behind her seemingly perfect marriage and family...Faith, a widow in her thirties whose deepest grief is for a man from years ago...and Zoe, an artist shunned by her hometown for reasons she doesn’t know, after a traumatic night erased her memory. With their mystical powers, Madame Zoya and her sister Primrose are about to transport the trio to eighteenth-century England to alter Amy’s ancestry. But although surprises await each of them, will stepping back in time bring the women the happy endings they seek?
Forever...
From A Knight in Shining Armor to The Mulberry Tree, Jude Deveraux’s bestsellers sparkle with stunning originality, heartfelt wit, and adventurous passion. Now, this superb storyteller mixes the flavor of a classic fairy tale with a very modern love story—set in a town locked in the shadows of an abiding evil.Darci Monroe overcame a childhood of neglect with an ebullient spirit, a positive attitude…and extraordinary determination. Now the resourceful young woman, hired as Adam Montgomery's personal assistant, devotes more than just professional attention to this devastatingly handsome millionaire. But one thing bars Adam from accepting Darci's love: he is intent on discovering the secret of his parents' disappearance, for she possesses the otherworldly abilities needed to help him fight a terrifying mistress of the dark arts. What Darci ends up offering is a gift greater than Adam ever hoped for, for Darci loves with all her heart, and all her soul, forever…
Return to the DallerGut Dream Department Store
'Readers can't get enough of this enchanting story' The Sun'A delightful journey into a fantasy realm where dreams make everything better' Daily Mail'Hugely inventive and wise, we adored this heart-lifting adventure' Heat Magazine|| THE NO.1 KOREAN BESTSELLER WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD ||It has been a year since Penny first walked through the doors of DallerGut Dream Department Store, and surviving a year at the store means one thing . . . She is now an official employee of the dream industry! She can finally take the express commuter train to the Company District, where all the dream production companies are located and discover how all raw dream materials and testing equipment are produced.But the Company District is not quite what she expected, it hides the darker underbelly of the magical industry that Penny thought she was a part of. Penny discovers the Civil Complaint Center, full of people filing complaints about their dreams. She also learns about the regular customers who have stopped coming to the store. As she gets to the bottom of each complaint, she begins to expand her horizons, transforming from just selling dreams to understanding what lies in the hearts of their lost regulars. Return to the DallerGut Dream Department Store delves deeper into the dream industry and its customers. Why do some of them buy a dream and never return? Will Penny and her colleagues be able to bring their regulars back?Readers are OBSESSED with this dreamy duology:'I was delighted to discover how Penny had developed' 'Deliciously, quirkily, bonkers... And brilliant!''Just as charming and joyful as the first''The concept, lore & worldbuilding are so unique and well-realised'
Sing, Unburied, Sing
*Selected as One of the Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times * WINNER of the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD and A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A finalist for the Kirkus Prize, Andrew Carnegie Medal, Aspen Words Literary Prize, and a New York Times bestseller, this majestic, stirring, and widely praised novel from two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, the story of a family on a journey through rural Mississippi, is a “tour de force” (O, The Oprah Magazine) and a timeless work of fiction that is destined to become a classic.Jesmyn Ward’s historic second National Book Award–winner is “perfectly poised for the moment” (The New York Times), an intimate portrait of three generations of a family and an epic tale of hope and struggle. “Ward’s writing throbs with life, grief, and love… this book is the kind that makes you ache to return to it” (Buzzfeed). Jojo is thirteen years old and trying to understand what it means to be a man. He doesn’t lack in fathers to study, chief among them his Black grandfather, Pop. But there are other men who complicate his understanding: his absent White father, Michael, who is being released from prison; his absent White grandfather, Big Joseph, who won’t acknowledge his existence; and the memories of his dead uncle, Given, who died as a teenager. His mother, Leonie, is an inconsistent presence in his and his toddler sister’s lives. She is an imperfect mother in constant conflict with herself and those around her. She is Black and her children’s father is White. She wants to be a better mother but can’t put her children above her own needs, especially her drug use. Simultaneously tormented and comforted by visions of her dead brother, which only come to her when she’s high, Leonie is embattled in ways that reflect the brutal reality of her circumstances. When the children’s father is released from prison, Leonie packs her kids and a friend into her car and drives north to the heart of Mississippi and Parchman Farm, the State Penitentiary. At Parchman, there is another thirteen-year-old boy, the ghost of a dead inmate who carries all of the ugly history of the South with him in his wandering. He too has something to teach Jojo about fathers and sons, about legacies, about violence, about love. Rich with Ward’s distinctive, lyrical language, Sing, Unburied, Sing is a majestic and unforgettable family story and “an odyssey through rural Mississippi’s past and present” (The Philadelphia Inquirer).
Charmed: Let Gorgons Be Gorgons
When Piper, Phoebe, and Paige undo a spell that turned a local politician to stone, they little realize the powerful magic behind the hex. As attacks on innocents mount, The Charmed Ones enlist the help of their sister, Prue, confined on the magical Nexus, only to learn that the most heinous of mythical creatures—a gorgon—is to blame.Freed from her underground tomb, Medusa joins her sisters in a crusade to avenge womankind, turning those who cross her to stone forever. At the same time, dark magic seems to be undoing all of Phoebe’s good works, distracting her from the impending battle with the gorgons. With time running out, will the sisters be able to defeat Medusa and restore their innocents to life?Inspired by the hit televisions series Charmed, the new novel Charmed: Let Gorgons Be Gorgons continues the story of the Halliwell witches. With only the Book of Shadows to guide them, the Halliwell sisters are the fulfillment of their ancestor Melinda Warren’s prophecy that three sisters descendin from her line would become the most powerful witches of all time. The sisters use the Power of Three to protect the innocent and banish evil from the Earthly realm.
CHAMPION PART 4
CHAMPION PART 4Chapter 108: You are invincible!I don't know how big this plain is. Duong Thien Diep rode U Minh Lang fast for two hours and still hasn't run out of this plain. There are more and more mysterious beasts chasing behind him, which makes Duong Thien Diep His face darkened.Not only behind them, there were also many black spots in the sky. Needless to say, these black spots were definitely summoned by this Spiritual Rank Mysterious Beast to monitor them. Although the purple weasel can deal with these mysterious beasts in the air, it is completely useless. Because no matter how many people kill, how many will be sent immediately by the other side, it's simply endless."Little brother, things seem a bit wrong!"Just when Duong Thien Diep's mind was in turmoil, the woman behind him laughed. In her voice, there was no sense of tension at all, but instead had a slight taste of laughing at the pain of others.
CHAMPION PART 7
CHAMPION PART 7Chapter 217: Battle!This time Khieu Lang did not continue to lighten the enemy, his body trembled slightly, recovering his body, his front legs curled slightly, then suddenly glared, his tall body shot straight at Duong Diep.Except for a few profound beasts, the vast majority of profound beasts' attack methods are this straightforward. Although this is a bit simple, it must be said that this is still very rare for humans. signal. Of course, there are also some mysterious beasts who have natural combat skills!Seeing the wolf's touch, Duong Diep's face turned slightly solemn. No matter what, the strength of this guy in front of him is still very good. If he doesn't increase his strength today, he will have to accept it. I'm afraid he'll have to deal with all his cards, but right now, he won't be able to use them anymore. He'll increase his strength and just be able to master his opponent to practice his skills a bit!Duong Diep lightly let go, the hidden sword floated in the air. At the same time, above the double fists, golden light flashed out. When the wolf's wolf came to a distance of several feet in front of him, Duong Diep's double fists just
CHAMPION PART 6
CHAMPION PART 6Chapter 184: Opening ceremonyAfter ten days.In the imperial palace of the Great Qin Empire, there is a huge square, the square stretches out more than three thousand feet, has a bore of more than a thousand feet, this giant square is enough to accommodate a hundred thousand soldiers. team! However, at this time, the square still seemed a bit crowded, because at this time on the square, there were thousands of people coming to participate in the Qing Yun panel.On the square, in addition to the mysterious people who participated in the Qing Yun panel, at the border of the square, there were also a series of people wearing golden armor and holding the royal silver spear in their hands as guards. The number of royal guards is at least ten thousand people. Of course, this is not the important point. The important point is that these tens of thousands of people are all powerful people of the Innate Realm!The overlord of the southern region once again demonstrated his strength to the world!
CHAMPION PART 11
CHAMPION PART 11Chapter 350: I am the Sword MasterMurong Yeu goes, bringing with him helplessness and regret! She knew that the resentment between Duong Diep and Kiem Tong at that time could not be resolved at all, and to be precise, it was not something he could resolve!Even though she was a disciple of the Sword Sect, she had to admit that the Sword Sect's actions towards Duong Diep were indeed a bit too much... Unfortunately, this was not something she said she could manage. Furthermore, although Kien Tong failed Duong Diep, it did not fail Mo Dung Yeu, so no matter what, she will only stand on Kiem Tong's side!"It's just a pity..." Mo Dung Yeu sighed in her heart.After Mo Dung Yeu left, 20 strange men in black appeared behind Duong Diep.Duong Diep shot out with his hand, two precepts falling into the hands of a man in black holding the head of a man in black. Seeing this scene, everyone behind the leader in black was immediately excited, then quickly bowed to Duong Diep and said: "Thank you, Sword Master!" They had already arrived at the scene of the war between the Human Mystics and the Demonic Clans, so they knew very well what this precept was about!Heaven-level Xuan Bao, Earth-level Xuan Bao... Especially heaven-level Xuan Bao, the vast majority of them have never even seen it! And Duong Diep did not hesitate to give it to Thuy, which made them both excited and moved! "Sword master?" Hearing that address, Duong Diep was stunned, then said: "Lanh Quan, when did I become Sword Master of the Stars?"Lanh Quan put on the precepts, smiled, then said: "It's not that we haven't known how to address you, directly calling you by name, this seems too disrespectful. So we'll give you a name to think about! The reason why we chose this title, Sword Master, is because you use a sword, and your swordsmanship is unparalleled!""Unparalleled swordsmanship?" Duong Diep shook his head and smiled, then said seriously: "Don't say these things. Tell me how your strength has increased during this time!" Lanh Quan nodded and said: "During this time, your brothers' strength has improved very well. I and Lanh Ngan, under the influence of Bang Lanh Qua, have reached the peak of King Realm, separated from Linh Gia." The realm is only half a step away. There are still a few brothers who, with the help of Ice Spirit Fruit, have also reached the peak of the King's Realm, but the realm is not yet very stable. There are still sixty-two famous brothers I have reached the eighth level of the King's Stage, the rest are basically between the third and seventh levels of the King's Stage, but even if they are some extremely strong people at the King's Stage, they are also possible assassinate!""How cruel is this thing compared to the Ancient Battlefield?" Duong Diep asked softly.Lanh Quan was momentarily silent. Before, what he said about level-crossing assassination was just the Southern Region profounder, and this Ancient Region City, this demon, these are all existences that can cross-level to challenge! Wanting to go through a level and kill them is difficult, very difficult!"Strength is not enough!" Duong Diep Dao: "After we go down later, you let them continue to work hard to improve their strength. You don't have to worry about the Mystic Treasure technique and the Energy Stone, I will deal with it! But , I need to get results, I don't want to be a waste, understand?"
CHAMPION PART 10
CHAMPION PART 10Chapter 319: You and I coexistAfter Nhat Dao slashed Mo Cuong, Hieu Vu Tich's body moved, turning into a white shadow, shooting strongly in the direction Luc old monster had previously fled! The speed is as fast as lightning, wherever it passes, there is a sharp sound of tearing the wind!With a move from Duong Diep's right hand, he brought the precepted palm that Mac Cuong and Mac mentioned on his hand, then his body moved slightly, chasing towards Hieu Vu Tich! Because at the moment when Hieu Vu Tich left, he discovered that Hieu Vu Tich's expression was very inappropriate. Thinking of what old monster Luc Bao had said before, Duong Diep did not hesitate and quickly chased after him!Although I don't know what kind of poison that '** scent' is, it can make that Xiao Yu Tich so nervous. It's not a simple poison. Xiao Yu Tich and him are probably both I've been poisoned, so if I don't go after that old monster, Luc Robe, who wants Doc Y at this time, I'm afraid I'll be too late! Although he didn't feel anything wrong with his body, he didn't dare to underestimate it!