Books with title Water Blessed

Ocean lives in a world where water is scarce. Her village names all of their females after water, in hopes of gaining favor with the Fates. For every 20 years a Water Blessed is chosen. Someone who can create water at will. Men take multiples water wives with the sole purpose of fetching water 10 miles away from the dangerous and crowded well. When Ocean finds herself being auctioned off to the highest bidder, Seth, a royal knight, changes her life forever. But what the Fates have in store for Ocean might prove too much and sometimes love isn't enough. * 40k word novella length

Ocean lives in a world where water is scarce. Her village names all of their females after water, in hopes of gaining favor with the Fates. For every 20 years a Water Blessed is chosen. Someone who can create water at will. Men take multiples water wives with the sole purpose of fetching water 10 miles away from the dangerous and crowded well. When Ocean finds herself being auctioned off to the highest bidder, Seth, a royal knight, changes her life forever. But what the Fates have in store for Ocean might prove too much and sometimes love isn't enough.

"Published in beginning-reader format, this gentle story will appeal to children’s compassion as well as their sense of humor." — BooklistHoundsley is sad. Not because it’s raining or because there are holes in his sweater, but because he doesn’t know when his birthday is. And now Catina is sad, too. But friends are good at cheering each other up, and Houndsley and Catina are the best of friends. So it won’t be long before they each discover, in a most surprising way, how a first-rate friend can brighten even the saddest days.

With a wink and a nod to Bram Stoker, New York Times best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith unites the casts of Tantalize and Eternal in a delicious dark fantasy her fans will devour.(Ages 14 & Up)"You’ll try to fight it. But you’ll only be fighting your true self. It’s done. It’s destined. In time, you’ll come to accept it." He pulled back his sleeve to reveal two dress watches. "In time, you’ll come to me." Quincie P. Morris, teen restaurateuse and neophyte vampire, is in the fight of her life -- or undeath. Even as she adjusts to her new appetites, she must clear her best friend and true love, the hybrid werewolf Kieren, of murder charges; thwart the apocalyptic ambitions of Bradley Sanguini, the seductive vampire-chef who "blessed" her; and keep her dead parents’ restaurant up and running. She hires a more homespun chef and adds the preternaturally beautiful Zachary to her wait staff. But with hundreds of new vampires on the rise and Bradley off assuming the powers of Dracula Prime, Zachary soon reveals his true nature -- and a flaming sword -- and they hit the road to staunch the bloodshed before it’s too late. Even if they save the world, will there be time left to salvage Quincie’s soul?

With a wink and a nod to Bram Stoker, New York Times best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith unites the casts of Tantalize and Eternal in a delicious dark fantasy her fans will devour."You’ll try to fight it. But you’ll only be fighting your true self. It’s done. It’s destined. In time, you’ll come to accept it." He pulled back his sleeve to reveal two dress watches. "In time, you’ll come to me." Quincie P. Morris, teen restaurateuse and neophyte vampire, is in the fight of her life — or undeath. Even as she adjusts to her new appetites, she must clear her best friend and true love, the hybrid werewolf Kieren, of murder charges; thwart the apocalyptic ambitions of Bradley Sanguini, the seductive vampire-chef who "blessed" her; and keep her dead parents’ restaurant up and running. She hires a more homespun chef and adds the preternaturally beautiful Zachary to her wait staff. But with hundreds of new vampires on the rise and Bradley off assuming the powers of Dracula Prime, Zachary soon reveals his true nature — and a flaming sword — and they hit the road to staunch the bloodshed before it’s too late. Even if they save the world, will there be time left to salvage Quincie’s soul?

The battle lines have been drawn between the Light and the Dark. The long war has taken one of the Light's best soldiers, Arianne Rowan, the Elder Wi'tche and Leader of the Southern Coven of Witches. But there is no time to mourn because her husband Leo Rowan and their three teenage daughters Ariel, Alexis and Adrienne must prepare for yet another war. Someone or something has been destroying covens all over the world and soon the Southern Coven will be the only one left standing against the tide of darkness. Will Ariel, Alexis and Adrienne Rowan be able to set aside their grief and deal with personality and magical flaws before it is too late? Will Leo Rowan be able to properly guide his three charges, his remaining links to his loving wife? These three young witches must prove to themselves and the world that they have been Blessed to be the last line of defense. Author's note: This story is not complete. It will be Released in a series of "Episodes" and is meant to be read like you are watching one of your favorite TV shows each week. Enjoy and stay tuned for Episode 2.

BLESSED is part of the Angel Baby Books series.Children and youth of today go through a lot. They have to worry about safety in school, at home and on the streets. Some of the issues they are confronted with are: bullying, neglect and abuse, homelessness, absentee father, drug abuse and many other issues which may result in low self esteem and depression or anger and aggressive behaviors. In the Angel Baby Books (Heirs of Love) series, these issues are addressed and discussed in a sensitive, yet fun way - and at a level young children can understand and older youth and adults may relate to. These books are designed to bring hope and healing in Christ Jesus..Is BLESSED happy? Was she happiest when her family had a little or a lot? What made the difference? Who are the Identity Thieves and what part do they play in the decisions BLESSED and her family make? Explore these and other issues she and her family have to confront.Blessed is delightfully illustrated by 13 year old Madison Harbert.

With a wink and a nod to Bram Stoker, New York Times best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith unites the casts of Tantalize and Eternal in a delicious dark fantasy her fans will devour.Quincie P. Morris, teen restaurateuse and neophyte vampire, is in the fight of her life -- or undeath. Even as she adjusts to her new appetites, she must clear her best friend and true love, the hybrid werewolf Kieren, of murder charges; thwart the apocalyptic ambitions of Bradley Sanguini, the seductive vampire-chef who "blessed" her; and keep her dead parents’ restaurant up and running. She hires a more homespun chef and adds the preternaturally beautiful Zachary to her wait staff. But with hundreds of new vampires on the rise and Bradley off assuming the powers of Dracula Prime, Zachary soon reveals his true nature -- and a flaming sword -- and they hit the road to staunch the bloodshed before it’s too late. Even if they save the world, will there be time left to salvage Quincie’s soul?

She darted up to her brother, grabbed his pen and scrawled something on the tablet . . . an intricate shape appeared, she didnt know how. Selentra, youngest of three siblings born to a weavers family living in the dark-forested hills of Kote, suddenly discovers that she has the extraordinary gift the Ancients spoke of. In her community, girls are not allowed to read or write, and little does Selentras family know that her astonishing ability, when mastered, could free their gagged country from the wicked Ag-yanees. All her secret might have earned Selentra was the sullen jealousy of her brother, Dumor the oh-so unworthy favourite. But her power could prove so huge, so vital and so potent that her ruthless enemies are already poised to strike her down. Who will protect Selentra from her foes including her own brother as she crosses the chasm between her destiny and her will? Is Selentra doomed? Or blessed? Sharp as an icy wind, gleaming like a charmed gem, twisty as a mountain path, this imaginative tale of courage and conflict will make you wish it were true!