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Please give Bec McMaster a warm welcome to the virtual offices! Bec has taken over the dashboard with a guest post and a giveaway! Check out what she has to say!! Guest Post by Bec McMaster, Author of Heart of Iron In the dark world ...
Please give Bec McMaster a warm welcome to the virtual offices! Bec has taken over the dashboard with a guest post and a giveaway! Check out what she has to say!! Guest Post by Bec McMaster, Author of Heart of Iron In the dark world of my steampunk London, the blue bloods of the Echelon rule the city with an iron grip, forcing their strict blood taxes on the nation and holding power with their army of metal automatons. Only a select group of humans – calling themselves Humanists – dare to defy them. In Heart of Iron, the second book in my London Steampunk series, flirtatious debutante Lena Todd is just starting to realise that the glittering ballrooms she dreamed of as a youth are not as safe as the reality. Desperate to make some sort of difference in her world, she finds herself lured into the heart of a dangerous plot against the aristocracy. Only one man can help her. Will Carver, the notorious Beast of Whitechapel, a verwulfen warrior who guards her brother-in-law, Blade, in the rookeries. He’s the only man she can’t twist around her little finger, and the one man she wants above all others. One of my favourite scenes is the moment when Will realises that Lena is involved in the Humanist movement threatening London’s vicious blue blood elite. No matter how much he’s afraid to be near her, he can’t deny the protective instinct of a verwulfen male when something he cares for is threatened: “You dropped somewhat.” Lena froze in the doorway. Her hand went immediately to her sleeve and then she spun around, her eyes widening. “Give it to me!” Will stood, breaking the seal and unrolling the small furl of paper. He caught just a glimpse of thick black letters before Lena tried to tug it out of his grip. “A love letter, I’ll bet.” He turned around and pretended to read it. A whoosh of scent enveloped him, her skirts swishing against his legs. She clutched at his shoulder, trying to drag his arm lower, her breasts crushed against the broad expanse of his back. Any attempt at reading went straight out of his head. “What would you know of love letters?” She climbed on the stool and reached for the piece of paper. The step put her on eye level with him. Dangerously intimate. “The type of woman as would have you isn’t the type to be writing poems.” “Don’t be so sure,” he shot back. “You’d be surprised at the type of poems they whisper in me ear.” “Urgh. You’re despicable.” The stool teetered and their gazes clashed. Lena shrieked and clutched at him as she fell. Will found himself with an armful of soft velvet and warm flesh, and the sound of two racing hearts. The world slowed down. Became nothing more than the feel of her in his arms. Will stared into her eyes, then his gaze dropped, unbidden, to her lips. Lena’s eyes widened and she made a choking noise. “Put me down.” He could barely breathe. The hunger inside him was suddenly choking him, desperate to get out and rule his body. He knew the burning amber of his gaze was intensifying; he could almost feel the molten heat of it run through his irises as the colour changed. “Will,” she whispered. “Your eyes.” Her breath was warm on his lips. She’d been chewing something with apple and cinnamon in it. He could scent it on her breath and suddenly he wanted to taste it. Don’t. Shoving her away, he turned, the paper crumpling in his fist. Had to get out of here. Away from the scent of her. Away from the temptation to do something she’d never forgive him for. Maybe Blade and Honoria were right. Maybe he couldn’t be trusted? “Will,” she whispered. “You’re shaking.” He looked down at his hands. The tremble started there, swept all the way through him. “You were right,” he said hoarsely. “Maybe I did exert meself.” “Perhaps I’d best go?” It seemed some sense of self-preservation had come over her. He nodded, struggling to hold onto himself. What the hell was wrong with him? What did it matter if she’d found
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Ch?niby? demo Koi ga Shitai sells 10,724, followed by Evangelion:3.33, Tamako Market, Maoyu, Girls & Panzer
Ch?niby? demo Koi ga Shitai sells 10,724, followed by Evangelion:3.33, Tamako Market, Maoyu, Girls & Panzer
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89-year-old Harue Akagi pays her 1st lead role as senile mother cared for by son
89-year-old Harue Akagi pays her 1st lead role as senile mother cared for by son
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Also: Resident Evil: Damnation, Wolf Children, 1st Tiger & Bunny film & live-action Kenshin, Yamato, Lesson of the Evil, Platinum Data, Himizu, Helter Skelter
Also: Resident Evil: Damnation, Wolf Children, 1st Tiger & Bunny film & live-action Kenshin, Yamato, Lesson of the Evil, Platinum Data, Himizu, Helter Skelter
about 6 hours ago
Most of Max Factory's presence at ACen was in figma form, but they had a trio of scale PVC figures there too. Two of them are recent releases: DRAMAtical Murder's Aoba, and Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere's Tomo. Aoba looked absolutely ...
Most of Max Factory's presence at ACen was in figma form, but they had a trio of scale PVC figures there too. Two of them are recent releases: DRAMAtical Murder's Aoba, and Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere's Tomo. Aoba looked absolutely stunning in person, as I was able to appreciate all the little details of his base up close. Tomo's design puts me off a bit, but the figure itself looks well-made. Max Factory's Nyaruko was also there. You might be thinking there isn't much to see that I haven't already seen, but I did find out that Nyaruko is in fact wearing underwear. I tried very hard to verify this without looking too much like a creep. Head on down to the gallery to see the goods! Read more...
about 9 hours ago
• Little Witch Academia Blu-ray to Have English Subs • Manga UK Plans Blue Exorcist TV Blu-ray With English Dub • Anime Expo to Host Visual Kei Artists Kaya & Moon Stream • Uta-Pri's Takuma Terashima Single Sells 26,000 at #4 • Dragon M...
• Little Witch Academia Blu-ray to Have English Subs • Manga UK Plans Blue Exorcist TV Blu-ray With English Dub • Anime Expo to Host Visual Kei Artists Kaya & Moon Stream • Uta-Pri's Takuma Terashima Single Sells 26,000 at #4 • Dragon Magazine Teases Hitsugi no Chaika Announcement • Man Arrested for Uploading 81diver Manga via Share
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It's funny how being around a lot of something can make me want that thing. I never figured myself to be big on Gunpla, as I was never into Gundam. But seeing all the various model kits on display at Bluefin's booth was enough to get me ...
It's funny how being around a lot of something can make me want that thing. I never figured myself to be big on Gunpla, as I was never into Gundam. But seeing all the various model kits on display at Bluefin's booth was enough to get me seriously thinking about buying one. I probably wouldn't go for a big Perfect Grade kit; maybe a High Grade one would suit me better. Aside from lots and lots of Gunpla, I also got a look at some Robot Damashii Gundams and a few Super Robot Chogokin figures. The Chogokin items looked most attractive to me. I liked seeing the Megazord in person, and thought the Robot Mickey and Friends set was pretty crazy. Take a look at the gallery to see the rest! Read more...
about 10 hours ago
Opening theme “Preserved Roses” ranks #2 on daily & weekly charts
Opening theme “Preserved Roses” ranks #2 on daily & weekly charts
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This isn't what we usually cover, but it is hand-crafted collectible merchandise so I thought creations of Athena's Wink are worth taking a look at. Their booth was run by Carolann Voltarel and Carrie Wink, who spend a lot of time making...
This isn't what we usually cover, but it is hand-crafted collectible merchandise so I thought creations of Athena's Wink are worth taking a look at. Their booth was run by Carolann Voltarel and Carrie Wink, who spend a lot of time making these sweet hats. Several were themed after Adventure Time, some after various comic properties, and there were a bunch of Pokemon hats too. The booth also had an assortment of hand-made candles of the incredibly fancy type. They were styled to look like underwater scenes, using clear wax and a variety of props suspended within. There were even candles made to look like beverages! I didn't know you could do that with wax... If you're interested in any of these, you can check out the Athena's Wink homepage linked above or visit their Etsy store. Read more...
about 11 hours ago
It's my birthday, so what better way is there to celebrate on Omari's Sister than with the release of an epic Hugo chapter from my current favorite series? This chapter is a nail biter! Robert(a) has stepped into a hornet's nest and I'm ...
It's my birthday, so what better way is there to celebrate on Omari's Sister than with the release of an epic Hugo chapter from my current favorite series? This chapter is a nail biter! Robert(a) has stepped into a hornet's nest and I'm honestly scared for her T_T. Hugo is INTENSE! I felt a little of Daniel Craig's James Bond coming off of Hugo in this chapter. Anyhow, those of you who love Hugo will read this chapter over and over endlessly, and those of you who hate Hugo may actually put your fists through your monitors, tablets, or phones. I don't think there's a way to have neutral reaction to this chapter. Oh, and then there's the LOVELY surprise at the end. I'm thinking about changing my Ayato ship now because of the past few chapters. I don't know how Naked Ape is going to top this chapter going forward. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. And now onto the release! Links to "Magnolia" Chapter 31: (Zip) (PDF) Next up will be the final chapter of "Lily". If you had doubts about Saiga's awesomeness, your doubts will be answered in this final chapter.
about 11 hours ago