Teenager Shiinya Kazuya died while saving young girls from an attacker, only to find himself reincarnated into a world of swords and magic. It was a dream come true! Though he remembers his life and knowledge of Earth, he is now Cain von Silford, the third son of an aristocrat. Being granted the protection of the gods on his fifth birthday turned out to be too much of a good thing for Cain. His stats and boosts are so powerful, he must hide his real abilities to climb the ranks of society ...

A sleek European car sped to the curb in front of the club across the street from Vivian Monaco's second-floor apartment. As a professional Researcher, the matte black car riveted Vivian – a hand-built Svengali HyperChrome. She'd only ever seen pictures and knew very few were handcrafted.Yet, it wasn't the gorgeous car that her attention locked onto as the pulse at her temple jumped rapidly and her heart pounded furiously.It was the impossibly tall, darkly handsome guy clim...

In this vivid, dynamic novel, Hella Haasse has once more brought the past to life. This time she has chosen to illuminate a crucial, yet relatively obscure period of history: it is 414 A.D. and the once-powerful Roman Empire is in its death throes—split between East and West, menaced by barbarian hordes almost literally at its gates. The Emperor Honorius, an incompetent weakling, cowers in the marsh-bound city of Ravenna, where he has moved the government; he rarely "makes entry" into Rome...

Parma has been kidnapped! Liltana insists on accompanying Cain to save her, but that potentially puts more people he cares about in danger. While Cain suspects who's behind the recent kidnappings, evidence proves frustratingly difficult to find. At a dead end in the investigation, he accepts a quest to escort a young noblewoman to Drientl. She seems familiar with his reputation and clearly has a specific goal in visiting Cain's domain. Can Cain help her achieve her true mission?

Never once did Jericho Sullivan suspect any part of him was missing until Annabelle - Abe - turns up. Can love prevail? Will Jericho risk his heart? Only King of the Jinn knows the answers.A powerful ruler, Jericho quickly learns – it's all about Abe – what she wants, how she wants it and to hell with the why. It might even be the secret to his happiness...A casual glance over her shoulder revealed a tall male in all his gorgeous glory – roped with hard muscle and handsome ...

A cozy read. Mia has built a life she’s proud of—co-owning a flower and café shop with her sister, grounded in creativity, culture, and the chosen family that has held her together. As she navigates complicated, often painful family dynamics—especially with her father—Mia is learning how to protect her peace without hardening herself in the process. Love isn’t something she’s chasing; if it comes, it has to meet her where she is.Khalid comes to California carrying unfinished grief ...

Cain von Silford was reincarnated as the son of an aristocrat and blessed by mischievous gods with divine protection and immense power. All he wants is to lead a normal life, but he's pressed to reveal his past to a select few--including the King--who promise to keep his secret. Now Cain can join the Adventurers' Guild and take the exam for the Royal Academy. Time to strike out and learn more about his new world!

when Ethan, the doctor of quantum mechanics meet Isabella Santorini, the mysterious pasionate artist he knew that his life was about to change, that he was on the cusp of an extraordinary journey. Little did he know that this journey would not only challenge his scientific beliefs but also open his heart to new possibilities, leading him into a world where art, science, and love converged in the most unexpected ways.

Cain von Silford was reincarnated as the son of an aristocrat and given immense power and divine protection by mischievous gods. In return for his brave deeds, he has been granted his own mansion by the king at the young age of ten. But his status in this world is not assured--first, he must hold a lavish housewarming party where he will be judged by his fellow aristocrats. And while his power is already so great that he must try to conceal it, what will happen when the king gives him acce...

St. Louis’ Gateway Arch rivals the monuments of the world in its simplicity, scale, elegance, and symbolism. The shimmering, stainless-steel ribbon forms a catenary arch 630 feet tall and 630 feet across at its base. Its design amazed the civic leaders determined to construct a great monument on the St. Louis riverfront. When it was completed, it wowed not just St. Louisans, not just Americans, but also visitors from around the world.Its sleek geometric design and engineering was a...

This is the true story of my childhood in Vietnam, born into poverty after the Vietnam War. Through twenty-two attempts of escape, we had to withstand a lot of obstacles and hardships and risk our lives to be able to reunite with my father in America.During the last escape, our boat, filled with seventy-three people, was caught in a big storm and we were in the middle of the ocean for three days and nights. We were surrounded by water and total darkness. Many times, the powerful wi...

It is 414 A.D. and the once-powerful Roman Empire is in its death throes—split between East and West, menaced by barbarian hordes almost literally at its gates. The Emperor Honorious cowers in the marsh-bound city of Ravenna, where he has moved the government. There is the Prefect Hadrian, a powerful official and fanatical Christian convert; Marcus Anicius, the pagan aristocrat who is clinging to a dyping past, and the Jew Eliezar ben Elijah, hemmed in by his own traditions and burdened by...