Valiant Heart

Depicts the life of the distinguished German author, Heinrich Heine, discusses his romances and friendships, and analyzes his poetry and prose.

Ariana had no reason to think this battle would be any different than the rest. Slay the beasts, save the day, another mission accomplished for the Queen. But when another Huntress is hurt, Ariana is obligated to use her power to heal, allowing a Hunter to find her. Now, her mission to bring the Oracle into the tribe is in serious jeopardy unless she can shake her Hunter. Lance isn’t letting Ariana out of his sight. He’s prepared his whole life to go to battle alongside his mate, and now that he’s found her, his only goal is to convince her that falling in love with him is the only option. But Ariana must decide where her loyalty ultimately lies—with her Hunter or her Huntresses. And the cost of her choice just might be death for one of them... Each story in The Order of the Wolf Series is standalone story that can be enjoyed in any order. Series Order: Book #1: Cursed Book #1.5: Wolf Slayer Book #2: Wolves’ Bane Book #3: Spell Weaver Book #3.5: Mayhem Book #4: Valiant Heart Book #5: Beast Rising

Sleiman's Valiant Hearts Series Offers Unforgettable Heroines Strong and adventurous Gwendolyn Barnes longs to be a knight like her chivalrous brothers. However, that is not an option for her, not even in the Arthurian-inspired Eden where she dwells. Her parents view her only as a marriage pawn, and her domineering father is determined to see her wed to a brutish man who will break her spirit. When handsome, good-hearted Allen of Ellsworth arrives in Edendale searching for his place in the world, Gwendolyn spies in him the sort of fellow she could imagine marrying. Yet fate seems determined to keep them apart. Tournaments, intrigue, and battles--along with twists and turns aplenty--await these two as they struggle to find love, identity, and their true destinies.

It is September 1997, and Hurricane Georges has just hit the Dominican Republic. It is a time of great hunger and misery, where everyone fights for hope and survival, causing conflicts among all social strata. Old and new customs are mixed in the kitchen of Mama Monga, a woman who has faded with time but remains unforgettable in the hearts and minds of her loved ones. Franchezca discovers that she was born into an extraordinary family, which is both admired and hated by many, and reconstructs the truth about the secrets and scandals that has kept it not only the richest but also the most mysterious of old clans in all of Zafarraya. After the release of his novel Hidden Feeling, Melvin Abel takes us into another world where love coexists with catastrophes and family tragedies and, above all, shows us the complexity of human emotions in a story in which valiant hearts shine and darkness is expelled.

Where Legend and History Collide, One Young Woman Will Fight for the Innocent Born a baron's daughter, Lady Merry Ellison is now an enemy of the throne after her father's failed assassination attempt upon the king. Bold and uniquely skilled, she is willing to go to any lengths to protect the orphaned children of her former village--a group that becomes known as "The Ghosts of Farthingale Forest." Merry finds her charge more difficult as their growing notoriety brings increasing trouble their way. Timothy Grey, ninth child of the Baron of Greyham, longs to perform some feat so legendary that he will rise from obscurity and earn a title of his own. When the Ghosts of Farthingale Forest are spotted in Wyndeshire, where he serves as assistant to the local earl, he might have found his chance. But when he comes face-to-face with the leader of the thieves, he's forced to reexamine everything he's known. "Sleiman launches an action-packed, historical series of adventure and romance, starring a strong, intelligent female Robin Hood who lives up to the famous outlaw's reputation. This fun read makes a great adult-YA crossover for Robin Hood fans who enjoy a twist to a classic tale." -Library Journal, starred review

Valiant Hearts concludes the sweeping World War I saga begun in Arabian Winds and continued in Lions of the Desert. Having at last declared his love for Allison Wescott, a Christian missionary nurse supporting British troops in Egypt, daring British Intelligence Officer Colonel Bret Holden has disappeared-with a secret treasure from the ancient tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh! Frantic, filled with fear, Allison determines to find him, but before she can do so, she's swept up in the exciting events of the great war breaking across Palestine. It is when she least expects it that she finally finds Bret again. He's wounded-and they become trapped together behind enemy lines near Jerusalem....