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“I can't leave you," he says hoarsely. "I can't leave you either," I say, shaking my head. "I can't." "Then don't," he says, and grabs me behind the neck and kisses me again, and the world is tilting, and everything goes black.”

Book:Boundless

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Boundless

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Cynthia Hand

Cynthia Hand is an American author born in 1978. She is known for her young adult literature, particularly the 'Guardians' series, which combines elements of fantasy, romance, and growth. more

“I was alone. I had no one. No mother, no father, no brothers, no sisters, no grandmas, no grandpas, no uncles, no aunties, no cousins, and no tribe. I’d seen the children at the orphanage laugh or cry when they received news about a family member. I would never receive such news and no family would laugh or cry for me. That day I understood with sharp clarity that I didn’t have a mother who wanted me.”

Inspirational Family Self Love Heartbreak Bravery Isolation Autobiography Abandonment Orphan

Book:Africa's Child

Source: Africa's Child

“You must tell the true story of the Arkstone and the Toltecs — and the Turanians. Through you and your tale those who are born into humankind in later years will remember. You will stir their soul memories.”

Destiny Heartbreak Betrayal Reincarnation Strong Female Protagonist Paranormal Fiction Social Inequality Mystical Realms Magical Artifact Azgard

Book:Stoneslayer: Book One Scandal

Source: Stoneslayer: Book One Scandal

“Lord James did not know whether to feel proud of his daughter or throttle her. He had managed to collar her quietly among the guests at the Shinar manor, and they were alone together in the Lord Steward’s library. He ordered her to a sofa in front of a ceiling-high bookcase. Helen heard the same hard quality in his voice that she had perceived the first time they spoke together. She swallowed hard. He was not in a mood to be trifled with or flouted. “You dress and behave modestly enough, Lieutenant,” he said. “But your language earlier today was utterly appalling. You sounded like a Lesser Shore whore, not a proper young woman, or a professional healer. I simply won’t have it.” “Two out of three is a start, Lord —” He brought the back of his hand down across her face. She leapt to her feet, not wounded so much as angry. “Is force your answer for everything, Lord Protector?” “Are sarcasm and insubordination yours, Lieutenant?”

Heartbreak Anger Tension Spiritual Journey Trust Issues High Fantasy Otherworldly Hidden Threats Magical Artifact Societal Rebellion

Book:Stoneslayer: Book One Scandal

Source: Stoneslayer: Book One Scandal