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Insatiable / by Hardt, Helen,author.;
Marjorie Steel and Bryce Simpson have finally declared their love for each other, but their chance for happiness is once again yanked out from under them. As Marjorie is forced to confront her demons and find an inner strength to save herself and another, Bryce rushes to solve the puzzles his dead father left behind. An ominous lawyer, twins with a secret, and a premature birth present new obstacles as the two lovers scramble to escape the conundrum and leave their families in peace, all while their desire for each other becomes more and more insatiable. When an unexpected figure from the past emerges, leaving them both thunderstruck, the mystery deepens even further.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Erotic fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Family secrets; Healing;
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Wind and truth / by Sanderson, Brandon,author.;
"Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare--and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium's place has thrown everythinginto disarray. Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide--Adolin in Azir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah in Thaylenah. The former assassin Szeth must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons--and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Good and evil; Imaginary places; Imaginary wars and battles; Knights and knighthood; Magic; Ocean travel; Quests (Expeditions);
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Blackheart Man : a novel / by Hopkinson, Nalo,author.;
"Veycosi, in training as a griot (an historian and musician), hopes to sail off to examine the rare Alamat Book of Light and thus secure a spot for himself on Cynchin's Colloquium of scholars. However, unexpected events prevent that from happening. Fifteen Ymisen galleons arrive in the harbor to force a trade agreement on Cynchin. Veycosi tries to help, hoping to prove himself with a bold move, but quickly finds himself in way over his head. Bad turns to worse when malign forces start stirring. Pickens (children) are disappearing and an ancient invading army, long frozen into piche (tar) statues by island witches is stirring to life--led by the fearsome demon known as the Blackheart Man."--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Conquerors; Demonology; Imaginary places; Islands; Magic; Missing children; Musicians;
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Savages [videorecording (DVD)] / by Akinnagbe, Gbenga; Bosco, Phili; Carey, Anne; Friedman, Pete; Hoffman, Philip Seymour,1967; Hope, Ted; Linney, Laur; Seymour, Cara; Westheimer, Erica; Zayas, David; Ad Hominem Enterprises (Firm; Cooper's Town Productions (Firm; Fox Searchlight Picture; Lone Star Film Group (Firm; This is That (Firm; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc;
Director of photography, Mott Hupfel ; editor, Brian A. Kates ; music, Stephen Trask ; costume designer, David C. Robinson ; production designer, Jane Ann Stewart.Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Bosco, Peter Friedman, David Zayas, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Cara Seymour.Jon and Wendy Savage are two siblings who have spent their adult years trying to recover from their abusive father, Lenny. Suddenly, a call comes in that Lenny's girlfriend has died and he cannot care for himself. Lenny suffers from dementia and her family dumps Lenny on his children. Despite the fact Jon and Wendy have not spoken to Lenny for twenty years and he is even more loathsome than ever, the Savage siblings feel obliged to take care of him. Now together, brother and sister must come to terms with the new and painful responsibilities with their father. The siblings are forced to face the struggle with their now personal demonsCanadian Home Video Rating: PGDVD ; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation
Subjects: Adult child abuse victims; Brothers and sisters; Comedy film; Dementia; Feature film; Parent and adult child; Video recordings for the hearing impaire;
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Fate breaker / by Aveyard, Victoria,author.;
"The Companions are scattered and hopeless, torn from each other. After Corayne barely escapes with her life, she must forge on alone, leaving her blade broken and her allies behind her. Her only consolation: Corayne now has Taristan's sword, the only Spindleblade left in existence. Without it, he can't rip open any more Spindles. Without it, he can't end the world. But Taristan and Queen Erida will not be defeated so easily. Both will burn the world to bring down Corayne--and bring forth their demon god, What Waits, ready to claim the realm of Allward for his own. In a final clash between kingdoms and gods, all must rise to fight--or be destroyed. "--013+.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Adventure and adventurers; Demonology; Gods; Good and evil; Imaginary wars and battles; Magic; Swords; Teenage girls; Adventure and adventurers; Demonology; Gods; Good and evil; Imaginary wars and battles; Magic; Swords; Teenage girls;
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The heart is a star / by Rogers, Megan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Layla Byrnes is exhausted. She's juggling a demanding job as an anaesthetist, a disintegrating marriage, her young kids, and a needy lover. And most particularly she's managing her histrionically unstable mother, who repeatedly threatens to kill herself. But this year, it's different. When her mother rings just before Christmas, she doesn't follow the usual script. Instead, she tells Layla that there's something she needs to tell her about her much-loved father. In response, Layla drops everything to rush to her childhood home on the wild west coast of Tasmania. She's determined to finally confront her mother - and find out what really happened to her father - and lay some demons to rest.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Family secrets; Fathers; Mental illness; Mothers and daughters; Parent and child; Parents;
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Darker / by James, E. L.,author.; based on (work):James, E. L.Fifty shades trilogy.; sequel to:James, E. L.Grey.;
Their scorching, sensual affair ended in heartbreak and recrimination, but Christian Grey cannot get Anastasia Steele out of his mind, or his blood. Determined to win her back, he tries to suppress his darkest desires and his need for complete control, and to love Ana on her own terms. But the horrors of his childhood still haunt him, and Ana's scheming boss, Jack Hyde, clearly wants her for himself. Can Christian's confidant and therapist, Dr. Flynn, help him face down his demons? Or will the possessiveness of Elena, his seducer, and the deranged devotion of Leila, his former submissive, drag Christian down into the past? And if Christian does win Ana back, can a man so dark and damaged ever hope to keep her?
Subjects: Erotic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Sexual dominance and submission; Adult child abuse victims; Stalking; Dysfunctional families; Man-woman relationships;
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Godkiller / by Kaner, Hannah,author.;
You are not welcome here, godkiller. Kissen's family were killed by zealots of a fire god. Now, she makes a living killing gods, and enjoys it. That is until she finds a god she cannot kill: Skedi, a god of white lies, has somehow bound himself to a young noble, and they are both on the run from unknown assassins. Joined by a disillusioned knight on a secret quest, they must travel to the ruined city of Blenraden, where the last of the wild gods reside, to each beg a favor. Pursued by demons, and in the midst of burgeoning civil war, they will all face a reckoning -- something is rotting at the heart of the kingdom, and only they can be the ones to stop it.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Bisexual fiction.; Novels.; Bisexual women; Gods; Imaginary places; Knights and knighthood; Nobility; People with disabilities; Quests (Expeditions);
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The winter of the witch : a novel / by Arden, Katherine,author.;
"Now, in the conclusion to this powerful trilogy, Moscow has been struck by disaster. Its people are searching for answers--and someone to blame. Vasya finds herself alone, beset on all sides. The Grand Prince is in a rage, choosing allies that will lead him on a path to war and ruin. A wicked demon returns, stronger than ever, determined to spread chaos. Caught at the center of this conflict is Vasya, who finds the fate of both worlds resting on her shoulders. With her destiny uncertain, Vasya must uncover surprising truths about herself and her history as she desperately tries to save Russia, Morozko, and the magical world she treasures. But she may not be able to save them all"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Good and evil; Magic; Spirits; Demonology; Young women; Princes;
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RWBY [graphic novel] / by Bennett, Marguerite,author.; Andolfo, Mirka,artist.; Hetrick, Meghan,artist.; Bagnoli, Gabriele,artist.; Prianto, Arif,colourist.; Downie, Gabriela,letterer.; Stone, Sarah(Comic book artist),artist.;
"Explore the world of Remnant through the eyes (fists, swords, etc.) of the huntress team RWBY! Get combat ready, RWBY fans! A new spin on the wild, action-packed anime series is painting the town red like roses! Follow Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long (a.k.a. Team RWBY) as they protect their world of Remnant from a plague of fearsome monsters called Grimm. After a devastating tragedy shatters the once-mighty Beacon Academy, Team RWBY is pulled apart, with each member undergoing a grueling journey of self-discovery. Can they find the strength to face their inner demons and reunite against an imminent evil assembling a growing army of Grimm?"--
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Graphic novels.; Fantasy comics.; Monsters; Teenagers; Schools; Good and evil;
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