Resultados para "Woman to Woman" en Ciencia ficción y fantasía

Darkness lurks in the shadows as a betrothed princess wrestles with a dangerous new magic that threatens her bond with her beloved horse—and a forbidden love for the enemy sworn to protect her. Zara has never felt worthy of her title as First Daughter. Though next in line to lead her people...

Humanoid robots are surely in our future, but their uses are likely to be limited to body guarding, childcare, companionship, and sex. Other chores can better be done by smart non-humanoid machines designed for those specific tasks. But for these limited purposes, the best robots must be so realistic that they are indistinguishable from live people. Elasa is such a robot. You can't tell her nature if she doesn't reveal it. You can talk with her, embrace her, kiss her, and she is the perfect woman. Until she becomes the first conscious robot.

Alexa, princess of Byzantium, was destined to rule with her devoted brother Marric until the evil forces cast dark magic upon her and made her betray him. Thus, Marric feels under assault, a usurper has seized the throne and, by means both magical and moral, defeated Alexa. Saved by warrior allies, Alexa has been taken to an unfamiliar northern land. Convinced of Marric's death, she is consumed by guilt and fear. Even from afar, the usurper's power reaches out to trap her.

Brought to you by Penguin. **WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024** Six astronauts rotate in their spacecraft contemplating the world below A team of astronauts in the International Space Station collect meteorological data, conduct scientific experiments and test the limits of the human body. But...

Brought to you by Penguin You know the most dangerous kind of villain? A woman with nothing left to lose. In a world ruled by the Stars, cruel and merciless gods, Elara has been cursed by fate. A prophecy promises she will fall for a Star, but that it will kill them both. Yet when the Star of...

Zoe Lydon is afraid. She's not left her house in almost two year, and she has an almost suffocating fear of strangers, not to mention the outside world. What she's about to realize, however, is that she can escape her reality through her dreams. Unfortunately, it's quite possible that her nightmares are only just beginning....

Dorian Robert-Houdin is used to living his life in the shadows, his existence only known to a few trusted friends. When a dangerous book from his past resurfaces, he follows his closest confidante, alchemist Zoe Faust, from Oregon to England to investigate.

Nora knows she needs to move on. And forget about magic. She's back in graduate school, and her life is going surprisingly well. She doesn't need to think about other worlds, about enchantments and demons, or about magicians - even though she once aspired to become one herself. Most of all, she really should forget the magician Aruendiel, who shared the secrets of magic with her but fiercely guarded the deepest secrets of his heart. Then a chance encounter gives Nora the opportunity to slip between worlds again - and the next phase of her magical education begins. 

There's no magic in any realm that can fix this mess. I've just got to dig in and get to work. One day I'm fighting beside my best friends in the Fae realm, and the next, I can't light a candle without burning down my house. I always thought witches weren't supposed to have hot flashes unless we were cursed. But then the day came when I discovered that I'm cursed. How? Well, the pandering ex and the nearly-empty nest would be bad enough on their own. But did I mention the demonic assassin who's set his sights on me too? I told you, I'm cursed.

It’s enemies to lovers in this sexy and delightful holiday mash up that pairs the spare prince of Christmas with the crown prince of St. Patrick’s Day! "Capably switching among multiple characters with impressive comedic timing, Fitzpatrick ensures that this whimsical holiday-inspired...

Instant New York Times bestseller ‘Exquisite and devastating. It won’t fail to move you’ ­– Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunHer beauty hides a deadly purpose . . . Since birth, Xishi’s extraordinary beauty has been seen as a blessing. When Xishi draws the...

Recommended by Mary Beard as one of the BBC History Magazine's Books of the Year Classical stories about women who wield power, from the Amazons to Dido to Cleopatra A Penguin Classic There is no other anthology that brings together similar stories of ancient women in power. These women threaten...

In the shadows of Ravenholde, the things you can't see will kill you. With the infection ravaging our mystical town and no antidote in sight, tensions between the Shadow Council members are at an all-time high. When I start to find a place within the Shifter community, Caton shows signs that he may have been hasty in ending our marriage, but Lucinda turns the coven against me to ensure I can never return. The controversy with the Council initiates an argument with Ayesha, my mentor, and business partner, and I'm faced with losing my shop and the means to help the people of Ravenholde.

In a magical world of gods and mythical races, an outcast princess turned spy infiltrates a rival kingdom—uncovering secrets that force her to choose between obedience and defiance—in the first book of a propulsive romantic fantasy series for fans of Danielle L. Jensen’s The Bridge Kingdom...

From the New York Times bestselling authors of Welcome to Night Vale and It Devours! and the creators of the hit podcast, comes a new novel set in the world of Night Vale and beyond. In the town of Night Vale, there’s a faceless old woman who secretly lives in everyone’s home, but no one...

In the town of Night Vale, there's a faceless old woman who secretly lives in everyone's home, but no one knows how she got there or where she came from...until now. Told in a series of eerie flashbacks, the story of the Woman is revealed, as she guides, haunts and sabotages an unfortunate Night Vale resident named Craig. In the end, her dealings with Craig and her history in 19th century Europe will come together in the most unexpected and horrifying way.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE ASTOUNDING, NEBULA, AND LODESTAR AWARDS FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AND BRITISH FANTASY NEWCOMER AWARDS “My favorite book of the year . . . a coming-of-age story that is cozy and hair-raising in equal measure.”—Charlie Jane Anders, The Washington...

Brought to you by Penguin. Get ready to discover your next reading obsession with the first book in the irresistible new enemies-to-lovers romantasy series from the author of The Song of the Marked, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo. Love blooms in the darkness... Princess...

A terrifying dream is just the beginning of Jenny’s nightmare. Echoes of the past creep into Jenny and Shaun’s relationship, sending it into a tailspin. Meanwhile, a psychopath weaves his web with mysterious gifts. Susan tries to warn Jenny. But there is only so much you can do from the grave. Out of desperation, Shaun declares he will stare down the devil if that is what it takes to save Jenny from her nightmare, not realizing that is exactly what he’d have to do.

Отставных боевых магов не бывает! Джейми Ольденхольт зря надеялся на спокойную жизнь в тихой провинции. Покупка попаданок на невольничьем рынке стала его главной ошибкой. Можно сказать, роковой…