Deze auteur doordrenkt haar werk met de energieke geest van New York. Haar schrijven duikt in de complexiteit van het leven, gezin en persoonlijke passies, waarbij vaak de onuitgesproken en onvoltooide aspecten van de menselijke ervaring worden onderzocht. Ze streeft ernaar om de rauwe realiteit naast het grenzeloze potentieel van het creatieve proces vast te leggen.
Rhea, once a protective and nurturing goddess, has fallen under the influence of a sinister voice that drives her to hunt her own family. As she prowls the halls of Olympus, her insatiable thirst for the blue ichor of the gods leads her into madness. The narrative explores her transformation from a fierce protector to a ravenous predator, raising questions about the true nature of her actions and the mysterious force manipulating the gods. The struggle to uncover the truth behind Rhea's behavior and the threat to Olympus forms the crux of the story.
Engaging from the very beginning, this book captivates readers with its compelling narrative and well-crafted characters. The author, K.K. Allen, known for her award-winning and bestselling works, weaves a story that promises to hold the reader's attention throughout. The emotional depth and intricate plot are designed to resonate with audiences, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
The story revolves around Psyche, a once-mortal woman turned goddess, who is deeply devoted to her husband Eros and their daughter, Hedone. When both mother and daughter mysteriously disappear from Olympus, chaos ensues as toxic fumes begin to spread across the earth, threatening all living beings and the gods. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, love, and the desperate quest to save Hedone from the darkness consuming her. As Psyche searches for her daughter, the question remains: who can rescue her from this perilous fate?
"Garden Alchemy is a hands-on guide for do-it-yourself gardeners who love to make things (and save money doing it!). This gardening project book is packed with creative and useful garden-related products you can make yourself. Each customizable project allows you to reduce expenses and fix common garden problems with minimal effort. Recipes for mixing your own potting soils and homemade organic fertilizers give you the freedom to choose what ingredients make their way into your garden. Step-by-step instructions for building pest traps, concocting soil tests, and constructing inexpensive DIY seed-starting equipment are accompanied by gorgeous, full-color photography. You'll also find recipes for natural pest deterrents and growth-boosting foliar sprays to help your garden grow strong all season long."-- Provided by publisher
The narrative explores the profound emotional numbness experienced after the narrator's mother's tragic death at the hands of a drug addict. Despite a lifetime of abuse, the protagonist feels detached from any emotions, such as love or hate. Undertaking the arduous task of traveling over seven hundred miles to handle the aftermath of her mother's death, she grapples with the complexities of duty and personal trauma, revealing a struggle to cope with her feelings while masking her true emotions from those around her.
Eros, once a charming figure associated with love, has transformed into a vengeful god intent on chaos. No longer spreading affection, his arrows now incite a monstrous hunger, threatening humanity with cannibalistic desires. As he embarks on a mission to wreak havoc, the stakes rise for two soulmates caught in his wrath. The narrative explores themes of desire and destruction, questioning whether anyone can halt this furious incarnation of the god of love before it's too late.
Kristina My accidental solo vacation takes a turn for the less-depressing after a drink that leads to a date with a brawny, bedroom-eyed firefighter. I'm 42, divorced, with two daughters at home. I thought romance was in my rearview mirror until the mysteriously intense Leo makes me feel like I'm the only woman in the Florida Keys. I know better than to get attached. But between midnight kisses and dirty talk under starry skies, our connection feels so real. So right. I can't give up my entire life for a fling. Not even for a man that reminds me I'm not defined by a failed marriage and a car pool calendar. And especially not one who has no interest in a family of his own, let alone a package deal like me. Leo We were supposed to be temporary. Just like everything else in my life. So why can't I get Kristina out of my head? I'm the master of no strings, no attachments. But our time together haunts me after she leaves. I'm not cut out to make a life with a woman. A woman with two kids? Forget it. At least, that's what I thought until fate brings us together again. It turns out the move I made to be closer to family brings me to Kristina's hometown-and right in her path. I can't still explain the overpowering pull between us, but I'm sure of who she is. Mine. And I'm not letting her go this time.
