The Quest For The Black Rose

The ultimate reference in every rose-lover's library! The mysterious story of a more than four-centuries old quest for the black rose. Does the black rose exist, or has it ever existed? The complete history of this noble flower, based on authentic resear

Hunt for the Black Rose is the conclusion of the Black Rose Trilogy. It continues the quest of Carmen, Sister-Heir, and Aton, the mutant outlaw, to find the doomsday weapon of the priesthood. Aton is caught. Carmen must find and rescue him. Aware of the weapon's discovery, the Priesthood launches a preemptive strike and establishes their theocracy, appointing proxy leaders. Faced with confiscation of her family manor, Carmen joins her sister leading the rebel cause. Dissidents of all three nations rise to fight back before their freedoms are lost forever.

Return of the Black Rose is the second novel in The Black Rose Trilogy. It continues the quest of Carmen, Sister-heir, and Aton, the mutant outlaw, to defeat the priesthood’s bid to create a theocracy in both their lands. Returning to the Imperium on a Robin Hood mission, Aton deviates from the plan and attacks a priest. This results in his expulsion. Carmen is hurt and angry that he’s sabotaged their future together. Convincing herself to move on, she dates another, but her heart remains Aton’s. Through family connections, she joins a conspiracy within the Imperium Great Houses. This Civilist movement works legally to strip the priests of their power to enforce the law, collect taxes, and indoctrinate young schoolchildren. The priesthood strikes back. Aton becomes a notorious outlaw, declared an enemy of the Church punishable by execution. She must save him.

The Mata Tribe, And the Quest for the Black Rose is a thrilling-action packed Horror that involves the clash between man and beast. Koto leads the group through the forest after returning home to the Amazon. He falls for Nicole, the granddaughter of the great Dr. Azevedo. Yet, his foretold prophecies calls him to battle against his ancestors of the Mata, a pack of werewolves. In Koto's quest for the only weapon that can help them survive against the werewolves, the Black Rose, the spirits of the forest come alive.

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It has been many generations since the Pegasus herd had been destroyed. There were still a few descendants left, but none had manifested any of the special qualities of the original, such as the wings or magical gifts. Until the birth of a young colt. The Winged Warrior of the Gods depicts the expeditions of the new Pegasus. Raised in seclusion, the young Pegasus is groomed by his father and the spirit of his ancestor, the original Pegasus. He is being prepared to conquer the evil Bardama, who is spreading darkness across the world. On his first mission searching for Bardama, Pegasus discovers a very frail young girl. The child princess knows nothing of the world beyond stories told by the sailors from visiting ships. Caseama cries out to the gods for a champion to be sent to conquer the dark forces that have taken her parents into captivity. Young Pegasus has come to answer her prayer by commission of the gods. After the transformation bestowed upon her by Athena, Caseama is transformed into a hoyden warrior, given the courage of her mother's Amazon ancestors. Though her prayers were answered, she was surprised to find that she was to become the hero she so fervently prayed for.

The complete series by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author—set in a world of vampires, mortals, and powerful hungers . . . Populated by mortals and fiends who are all too human, the four novels of the Black Rose Chronicles present a new kind of romance that spans centuries. This volume includes: Forever and The Night Neely is drawn to mysterious millionaire Aidan Tremayne—but she doesn’t know his true nature . . . For All Eternity Maeve Tremayne travels through time to stop a vampire queen’s evil plan, and along the way falls in love with a kind army doctor engaged in a battle of his own. Time Without End The vampire Valerian loses his beloved to death again and again—and finally decides that he must make her immortal. Tonight and Always Beautiful Kristina, daughter of Maeve, possesses the power of telekinesis—but it’s not enough to protect her heart when she falls for a mortal man . . . Praise for Linda Lael Miller and The Black Rose Chronicles: “Lush, sensual, and exciting.” —Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times-bestselling author of All the Colors of Night “Highly recommended.” —Booklist “A haunting love story.” —Affaire de Coeur “Miller creates characters I defy you to forget.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of It’s Better This Way

This chilling sequel to Knight of the Black Rose reunites readers with the iconic Dragonlance-turned-Ravenloft villain, Lord Soth Factions vie for control of Sithicus as Lord Soth—darklord and former knight from the Dragonlance world—fights to keep his reign from crumbling. Even as he struggles to defeat his enemies, rumor reaches him that the White Rose haunts the land. Has Kitiara finally returned to Soth, or is this another spectre from the death knight's tragic past? Dark, atmospheric, and featuring one of the most beloved Dungeons & Dragons villains, Spectre of the Black Rose is another stunning work of Gothic horror about the masters and monsters of the Ravenloft dark fantasy setting.

When sorceress in training Odeya visits an enchanted temple in Aradeya Forest, Priestess Haniel presents her with the Lexion, an ancient book of spells. Odeya is about to leave when she hears her name called and notices a strange light under the statue of Adonis, the god of war. Curiosity takes her below the temple where she discovers a powerful staff and a note that reads: The journey to the Black Rose has begun. Odeya is mystified. The Black Rose is only a fairytale, isnt it? The perilous journey she is about to undertake, however, will prove her dead wrong.