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Gabriel's Inferno

"Gabriel's Inferno" -- semi-finalist for Best Romance in the 2011 Goodreads Choice Awards

"This is not only one of the best debut books this year, but Reynard is one of the best new authors this year. 5 stars." - Donna of Offbeat Vagabond

"It's not very often that I am left so affected by a book, but this one took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions ... This novel is thought provoking, entertaining and beautiful. 5 stars." - Nix of Scorching Book Reviews

"This is one of the most romantic and sensual stories I have read ...the words he writes will sing to you. 5 stars." - JJ of JJ iReads

"I was seduced, entranced, and completely satisfied ...The narrator, and its characters were equally charming and sinful. 5 stars." - Tigris Eden's Garden of Books

Enigmatic and sexy, Professor Gabriel Emerson is a well respected Dante specialist by day, but by night he devotes himself to an uninhibited life of pleasure. He uses his notorious good looks and sophisticated charm to gratify his every whim, but is secretly tortured by his dark past and consumed by the profound belief that he is beyond all hope of redemption. When the sweet and innocent Julia Mitchell enrolls as his graduate student, his attraction and mysterious connection to her not only jeopardizes his career, but sends him on a journey in which his past and his present collide. An intriguing and sinful exploration of seduction, forbidden love and redemption, "Gabriel's Inferno" is a captivating and wildly passionate tale of one man's escape from his own personal hell as he tries to earn the impossible...forgiveness and love.

22,501. Once More With Feeling

By LillyRoseanne
Rating
Mature
Chapters
6
Reviews
8
Views
3,927
 



Sequel to 'Take a Bow', reading that one first is recommended but not essential. Jaimi has begun to move on with her life, when a certain Keeper is brought into St Mungo's for emergency treatment and someone else turns up to make a strange request.

 

*Written in Response to ZannaBanna's Oliver/OC Challenge**Banner by Viva la Vida @ TDA*
Words
9,866
Characters
Oliver, OC
Primary Relationship
Other Pairing
Secondary Relationship(s)
Draco/OC
Genre(s)
Drama, Fluff, Romance
Era
Post-Hogwarts
Advisory
Mild Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Status
Completed
First Published
2011-01-23 6:51am
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 10:00am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 10:00am

22,502. Challenge Accepted.

By Tori_Diggory
Rating
Mature
Chapters
1
Reviews
1
Views
230
Talented. Handsome. Available.

James Potter is back for his 7th year at Hogwarts, and he's not afraid of a challenge.
Words
1,986
Characters
Harry, Ron, McGonagall, Teddy, Scorpius, Albus, James (II), Lily (II), OC
Primary Relationship
James/OC
Secondary Relationship(s)
Genre(s)
Fluff, Romance, Young Adult
Era
Next Generation
Advisory
Strong Language, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2011-06-10 9:10pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 9:59am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 9:59am

22,503. Scars

By SweetRose
Rating
Mature
Chapters
11
Reviews
47
Views
8,453




1976. War is approaching. Memories are returning. Someone is attacking girls around the castle. A couple is falling in love. But toughest of all: learning to look past the Scars.


Banner by hayley jade at TDA
Words
33,830
Characters
Lupin, Sirius, Lily, James, Pettigrew, OC
Primary Relationship
Remus/OC
Secondary Relationship(s)
Genre(s)
Romance, Angst
Era
Marauders
Advisory
Mild Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2010-09-19 8:44pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 9:49am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 9:49am

22,504. The Secret Lives of Sinful Girls

By evil evie
Rating
Mature
Chapters
2
Reviews
14
Views
1,209
Lovely banner by Iriki @ TDA





Uncover the sinful side of Hogwarts… cheating on the OWLs, point shaving in Quidditch, underground parties, political scandals, clandestine relationships, Dark Arts, secret societies, and blood feuds.

We all have our secrets…but some are deadlier than others.
Words
6,284
Characters
Teddy, Scorpius, Albus, James (II), Lily (II), Hugo, Rose, Victoire, OC, OtherCanon
Primary Relationship
Rose/Scorpius
Secondary Relationship(s)
Teddy/Victoire, James/OC, OC/OC, Other Pairing
Genre(s)
Drama, Mystery, Romance
Era
Next Generation
Advisory
Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2011-06-05 11:51pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 9:47am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 9:47am

22,505. How Confusing is LOVE?

By Lilyandjamesbelongtogether
Rating
Mature
Chapters
2
Reviews
3
Views
342
 Lily always had hated James Potter.  Always.  She swore she would never fall for... for all THAT.

 But when trying times arise, Lily finds herself slowly turning to that very boy.  The boy she swore she would never give into, the boy she swore she would never say "Yes" to.

This is the story of which, through James Potter, Lily Evans finds the power that will vanquish the Dark Lord. We all know that story, but another story begins here......
Words
1,914
Characters
Lupin, Snape, Sirius, A. Longbottom, Lily, James, Pettigrew, Voldemort, OC
Primary Relationship
James/Lily
Secondary Relationship(s)
Lily/OC, Remus/OC, Sirius/OC
Genre(s)
Romance, Action/Adventure
Era
Marauders
Advisory
Mild Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2011-04-18 7:29pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 9:44am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 9:44am
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Sempre

A sexy novel about two seventeen-year-olds—one a victim of human trafficking; the other the son of the man who enslaved her—who fall in love and question everything they ever believed…

THIS IS A STORY ABOUT SACRIFICE . . . DEATH . . . LOVE . . . FREEDOM. THIS IS A STORY ABOUT FOREVER.

Seventeen-year-old Haven Antonelli has never known freedom. From the time she was a little girl, she and her mother have been slaves— victims of human trafficking orchestrated by a vast Mafia network. But when Haven attempts to escape and is caught, one man gives her a choice: go with him or die. Agreeing to leave with Dr. Vincent DeMarco, Haven arrives at his home and meets the doctor’s defiant—yet intriguing—son Carmine. Though Carmine’s privileged upbringing is a world away from hers, Haven senses the things they share. And soon her tenuous friendship with Carmine blossoms into an unexpected love.

Carmine has breezed through life breaking every rule, scorning attachments— until he meets this strange, timid girl his father has brought home. Her inno­cence draws him in a way he cannot understand, and makes him feel in ways he never thought he’d experience. And when he learns the Mafia isn’t through with her, he becomes bent on protecting her . . . no matter the cost.

22,506. Dociel Snake

By Zoe101
Rating
Mature
Chapters
3
Reviews
1
Views
362
For fifteen years, I've never felt love nor comfort. My parent's are wrapped up in being the Dark Lord's followers. I've never felt special nor unique. But this year is going to change! I will fall in love I will make my parents proud....even if it kills me! 
 
 
Words
9,095
Characters
Bellatrix, Lucius, Narcissa, Crabbe Jr., Goyle Jr., Draco, Pansy, Blaise (M), OC
Primary Relationship
Other Pairing
Secondary Relationship(s)
Draco/Pansy, Lucius/Narcissa, Draco/OC, OC/OC
Genre(s)
Humor, Romance, Action/Adventure
Era
Hogwarts
Advisory
Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2011-05-31 2:14am
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 9:42am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 9:42am

22,507. What Could Have Been

By mantarey5500
Rating
15+
Chapters
1
Reviews
2
Views
164
 What if Severus and Lily hadn't had a falling out?  A look at how things would have been different.
Words
2,358
Characters
Snape, Lily, James
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
Snape/Lily
Genre(s)
Romance
Era
Marauders
Advisory
Mild Language, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature
Status
Completed
First Published
2011-06-14 1:22am
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 9:34am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 9:34am

22,508. The Black Tree

By Tonks the Klutz
Rating
Mature
Chapters
1
Reviews
2
Views
242
A teenage Tonks remembers her cousin and his strength.
 
 
Words
1,248
Characters
Tonks, Andromeda, Ted, Regulus, OtherCanon
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
Other Pairing
Genre(s)
Drama, Fluff, Romance
Era
Marauders
Advisory
Strong Language, Mild Violence, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Status
Completed
First Published
2011-04-24 4:11pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 9:03am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 9:03am

22,509. The Whole Muggle-Born Thing

By WendyNotsid
Rating
Mature
Chapters
4
Reviews
21
Views
1,268
Another Hogwarts: Next Generation story exporing how Muggle-borns in the world of 2018 adapt dealing with a lack of technology, reconciling religious views, becoming part of the wizarding community and all the drama that comes with adolescence. It has a huge cast of characters and a murder mystery added in. Featuring old characters, including Harry, Minerva McGonagall and Ginny. And new ones which I hope you guys could all relate to. Enjoy.
Words
23,558
Characters
Harry, Hermione, McGonagall, Ginny, Albus, James (II), Lily (II), Hugo, Rose, OC
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
Genre(s)
Humor, Mystery, Young Adult
Era
Next Generation
Advisory
Strong Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme, Contains Spoilers
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2011-04-15 1:40pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 9:01am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 9:01am

22,510. Sanctuary

By tinparrot
Rating
Mature
Chapters
27
Reviews
226
Views
59,166
One Draco. One Hermione. One year. Need I say more? My take on Hermione and Draco being forced to live with eachother as head boy and girl. Draco/Hermione at some point.
Words
65,146
Characters
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Draco
Primary Relationship
Draco/Hermione
Secondary Relationship(s)
Harry/Ginny
Genre(s)
Drama, Romance
Era
Hogwarts
Advisory
Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature,
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2007-06-07 8:14pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 9:01am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 9:01am

22,511. Once

By meandering_bluebottle
Rating
15+
Chapters
1
Reviews
6
Views
468



Beautiful banner by Ladycobra at TDA

Once, a girl called Rose Weasley and a boy named Scorpius Malfoy attended Hogwarts.  This is their story.  The rest is history.
 
 
 
 
 
Words
8,467
Characters
Scorpius, Rose
Primary Relationship
Rose/Scorpius
Secondary Relationship(s)
Genre(s)
Humor, Romance
Era
Next Generation
Advisory
Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Contains Slash (Same-Sex Pairing), Contains Spoilers
Status
Completed
First Published
2011-06-07 3:42am
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 8:59am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 8:59am

22,512. The Potion Master's Daughter

By babyim_badnews
Rating
Mature
Chapters
5
Reviews
15
Views
1,757


Thanks to Pearlmoon at TDA for the AMAZING banner!

"Iris Ellington?" He asked. Although I had a feeling he already knew.
"Yes? How do you know my name?"
"I know your father"
Words
8,306
Characters
Dumbledore, Snape, Neville, OC
Primary Relationship
Other Pairing
Secondary Relationship(s)
Genre(s)
Drama, Romance, Young Adult
Era
Hogwarts
Advisory
Strong Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2010-06-06 11:15pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 8:59am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 8:59am

22,513. Jane

By kisssajay11
Rating
Mature
Chapters
8
Reviews
82
Views
7,982



Hermione abandons her friends and adopts a new life as a Muggle. Of course, she is forced to confront those she left behind and realizes that maybe she's the one who has been left behind, after all. A Ron/Hermione romance, post-Hogwarts.

Gorgeous banner by socal @ TDA
 
Update: So sorry to all of you who read, but I have to let this story go :( It's been a long time but I truly appreciate all of the reviewers' kind words.
Words
24,503
Characters
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, OC
Primary Relationship
Ron/Hermione
Secondary Relationship(s)
Harry/Ginny, Hermione/OC, Ron/OC
Genre(s)
Drama, Romance
Era
Post-Hogwarts
Advisory
Strong Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse
Status
Abandoned
First Published
2010-11-28 11:45am
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 8:53am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 8:53am

22,514. The Fame

By PomPomMuffin
Rating
Mature
Chapters
5
Reviews
29
Views
4,171



Banner by LadyMalfoy@TDA

Being re-written, be right back folkes ! :)

 
Words
16,397
Characters
Lupin, Sirius, Lily, James, Pettigrew, OC
Primary Relationship
Sirius/OC
Secondary Relationship(s)
James/Lily, OC/OC, Remus/OC
Genre(s)
Drama, Romance, Young Adult
Era
Marauders
Advisory
Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Contains Slash (Same-Sex Pairing), Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2010-03-02 3:08am
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 8:50am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 8:50am

22,515. Lucy

By Giola
Rating
Mature
Chapters
2
Reviews
6
Views
915




amazing cookie worthy banner by mixer @ tda!

August 31st 2028, the day that caused chaos in the Muggle and Wizarding worlds. 

The day that caused many to cry, caused some to fight and caused some to die. 

The day that set my life in motion.

The Statue of Secrecy is set to crumble...everything is about to change...
Words
4,347
Characters
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Percy, Albus, James (II), Lily (II), Rose, OC, OtherCanon
Primary Relationship
Other Pairing
Secondary Relationship(s)
Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Rose/Scorpius, Teddy/Victoire
Genre(s)
Horror/Dark, Romance, Action/Adventure
Era
Next Generation
Advisory
Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Status
Abandoned
First Published
2011-04-20 9:36am
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 8:48am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 8:48am

22,516. Falling For You

By awitchatheart
Rating
15+
Chapters
1
Reviews
0
Views
177
The golden quartet are teaming up for their final year at Hogwarts. Ginny and Harry are together, and Ron and Hermione are just Ron and Hermione. Stubborn as ever. Will the confess their feelings for each other, or will they just go on not knowing what could have been. DOES ANYONE WANNA MAKE ME A BANNER...I NEED ONE..CUZ I DON'T KNOW HOW 2 DO IT:)
 
 
Words
670
Characters
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny
Primary Relationship
Ron/Hermione
Secondary Relationship(s)
Harry/Ginny, Ron/Lavender, Hermione/OC
Genre(s)
Humor, Romance, Young Adult
Era
Hogwarts
Advisory
Mild Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2011-05-30 9:32am
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 5:12am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 5:12am
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Spinster's Gambit

Twenty-six year old Jacoline Holcombe believes herself quite firmly on the shelf. Faced with an unfulfilling silent life, she abandons all propriety, dresses in men's clothing, and goes fencing with her brother. There, due to terrible luck and even worse planning, "Jack" is introduced to - and tries to curtsy to - the reserved and unapproachable Duke of Aspen.

Aspen is scarred over most of his face and body. He is accustomed to fending off the advances of fortune hunters and their mothers and has never known a woman to want anything more from him. Self-conscious and cynical, he dislikes social occasions and avoids the company of women. Faced with an awkward and oddly effeminate young man, however, he goes out of his way to be kind.

Believing her a gentleman, Aspen shows Jacoline a man's life in Regency-era London and trusts her with his secrets. But as much as Jacoline comes to respect and love the Duke of Aspen, she is living a lie and the truth would ruin her. She does not know that her actions also risk exposing her brother's secret: an illegal male lover and a family hidden from the world. After Aspen discovers Jacoline's lies and the house of cards begins to fall, Jacoline must beg the man she secretly loves to save her brother...

22,517. Blackbird

By MinnieLikesGum
Rating
Mature
Chapters
1
Reviews
2
Views
142
Black bird singing in the dead of night,
Take these broken wings and learn to fly,
All your life,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.


Albus/Scorpius              Albus/Teddy
 
Words
545
Characters
Harry, Ginny, Teddy, Scorpius, Albus, James (II), Rose, Victoire, OC, OtherCanon
Primary Relationship
Other Pairing
Secondary Relationship(s)
James/OC
Genre(s)
Romance, Angst
Era
Next Generation
Advisory
Strong Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Contains Slash (Same-Sex Pairing), Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme, Contains Spoilers
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2011-06-10 7:39am
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 5:07am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 5:07am

22,518. America:Where the British Fall in Love

By laviti
Rating
Mature
Chapters
8
Reviews
24
Views
4,603
Hogwarts can't reopen for the school year. Other European schools have no room for any other students thean their own. So where do they go? America that's where! Read as the Hogwarts students mix with Americans. Will they learn something jnew about each other.
 
 
 
 
 
Words
8,152
Characters
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Dumbledore, Snape, Draco, Pansy, Ginny, Blaise (M), OC
Primary Relationship
Draco/Hermione
Secondary Relationship(s)
Ron/Lavender, Ginny/OC, Harry/OC, Other Pairing
Genre(s)
Drama, Humor, Romance
Era
Hogwarts
Advisory
Mild Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2011-03-27 8:26pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 5:05am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 5:05am

22,519. My Last Thoughts

By nitenel
Rating
15+
Chapters
1
Reviews
6
Views
437
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Written for The GoldenKneazle's The Last Moment Challenge

Bellatrix Lestrange was killed by Molly Weasley. We know this. But what was going through her mind in her final hour?
Words
1,075
Characters
Bellatrix, Narcissa, OtherCanon
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
Lucius/Narcissa, Other Pairing
Genre(s)
Drama, Action/Adventure
Era
Hogwarts
Advisory
Strong Language, Mild Violence, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Status
Completed
First Published
2011-06-01 6:27pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 4:48am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 4:48am

22,520. Twisted Love

By Similar Love
Rating
15+
Chapters
1
Reviews
0
Views
121
She said she loved him. But she picked the other. She made the choice and now is it for better or for worst.
Words
707
Characters
Harry, Ron, Hermione, McGonagall, Draco
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
Ron/Hermione, Draco/Hermione, Harry/Hermione
Genre(s)
Drama, Mystery, Romance
Era
Hogwarts
Advisory
Mild Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2011-06-08 6:20pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 3:59am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 3:59am
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Dark and the Sword (Legacy of the Phoenix)

The world of Avern has moved on. It has been almost a thousand years since the day the entire pantheon disappeared. Since the Abandonment, the mortals have learned to live without gods and goddesses. The world became mundane with little magic, and even less hope. Tyrants have risen, and those able to wield what is left of magic are powerful. Forces surge in the darkness that threaten to topple the already fragile world. The plight of the world of Avern is not unknown, however, and those that watch from a distance have decided to intervene. The mortals are sleeping, however, unknowing that two great powers will soon by vying for control.Then something happens that changes things. A young princess makes a bid for power by murdering her father. She then attempts to murder her sister, the crown princess of Lineria, Keiara. Despite a true strike, aided by dark powers, Keiara doesn’t die. Instead, the strike pierces the barrier between her human soul and the soul sleeping within her, the soul of the Dark Phoenix. More than a goddess, the Dark Phoenix is the legendary mother of the gods. She is a part of the Eternal Phoenix that brought life to their world eons ago, one of the primal forces of the cosmos.

22,521. I Did It To Him

By have quill will write
Rating
Mature
Chapters
1
Reviews
5
Views
805
The people here keep asking me why I did it, why I would do it to her.

 

written for tell_me_what_the_truth_is' horror/dark challenge
Words
946
Characters
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Draco
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Draco/Hermione
Genre(s)
Drama, Horror/Dark, Angst
Era
Post-Hogwarts
Advisory
Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse, Contains Spoilers
Status
Completed
First Published
2011-06-14 7:44pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 3:48am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 3:48am

22,522. Through Her Eyes and Into Her World

By LittleHopingStar
Rating
15+
Chapters
3
Reviews
1
Views
277
When a young girl from America comes to Hogwarts what happens when she meets new friends?  What will she do when what everyone says is the enemy looks like a friend and confusion clouds her? Oh my this will be quite the year!

Please read and review this is my first story and I am really new to this! Give me a chance! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Words
4,228
Characters
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Luna, Draco, Fred, George, Oliver, Blaise (M), OC
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
Other Pairing
Genre(s)
Drama, General, Romance
Era
Hogwarts
Advisory
Strong Language
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2011-05-24 9:16pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-19 12:16am
Last Updated
2011-06-19 12:16am

22,523. The Drapes

By Rosadora
Rating
15+
Chapters
1
Reviews
3
Views
1,019
Thanks to argetlam shadeslayer @ TDA for the great banner!





Somewhere in the scheme of things, Draco found her audacity mildly alluring. 
Words
1,780
Characters
Hermione, Draco, OtherCanon
Primary Relationship
Draco/Hermione
Secondary Relationship(s)
Genre(s)
Fluff, Humor, Romance
Era
Post-Hogwarts
Advisory
Strong Language, Mild Violence, Substance Use or Abuse
Status
Completed
First Published
2011-03-14 4:49pm
Last Chapter
2011-06-18 11:52pm
Last Updated
2011-06-18 11:52pm
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The Nightingale

Every day Leila al-Ghani spends in Mosul is a reminder of what her life once was. Before the war, she was the daughter of one of the city's finest families. She was encouraged by her parents to get an education, to think like a modern woman. But now, with Mosul crumbling around her, she is expected to strictly adhere to traditions, to dress modestly with the hijab covering her hair, and to be arranged in marriage.

Disobeying her domineering father and secretly taking a job as a translator at an American military base, Leila's beliefs are forever challenged when she meets a host of new people with different perspectives on the war--and the world. But it is Leila's friendship with Major James Cartwright that will test her courage in profound ways. And when she discovers those she loves are deeply entangled in the most violent, controversial aspects of the war, where she places her loyalties could cost Leila her life.

The Nightingale is a riveting debut that offers a rare glimpse into war-torn Iraq--where a spirited young woman must choose between honoring the customs of the past and her own hopes for the future ...

"Morgana Gallaway has crafted a powerful story of one Iraqi woman's fight to keep her dreams alive even as her family, hometown, and country are being destroyed. There's a lot of truth in this work of fiction." — Laura Fitzgerald, author of Veil of Roses

"Gallaway's debut deftly captures a young woman's lonely battle for survival in a family and country abruptly shattered by war. The Nightingale is a poignant tale of family loyalty, taboo love and the ravages of war." — Shobhan Bantwal, author of The Dowry Bride

22,524. The Bet

By Bookworm045
Rating
Mature
Chapters
4
Reviews
42
Views
15,015
absolutely perfect banner by Girl With One Eye @ TDA



A bet that changes everything.

No relation to Normal? That's Weird... at all. Being revamped.
 
Words
7,615
Characters
Scorpius, Albus, Rose, OC
Primary Relationship
Rose/Scorpius
Secondary Relationship(s)
Genre(s)
Drama, Fluff, Romance
Era
Next Generation
Advisory
Strong Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse
Status
Completed
First Published
2009-09-11 12:26am
Last Chapter
2011-06-18 11:52pm
Last Updated
2011-06-18 11:52pm

22,524. The Bet

By Bookworm045
Rating
Mature
Chapters
4
Reviews
42
Views
15,015
absolutely perfect banner by Girl With One Eye @ TDA



A bet that changes everything.

No relation to Normal? That's Weird... at all. Being revamped.
 
Words
7,615
Characters
Scorpius, Albus, Rose, OC
Primary Relationship
Rose/Scorpius
Secondary Relationship(s)
Genre(s)
Drama, Fluff, Romance
Era
Next Generation
Advisory
Strong Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse
Status
Completed
First Published
2009-09-11 12:26am
Last Chapter
2011-06-18 11:52pm
Last Updated
2011-06-18 11:52pm

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