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Vale of the Gods by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsVale of the Gods is the explosive conclusion to the epic adventure that has been The Furyck Saga. Draguta Teros wants to crush her enemies. Every last one of them…. Her disloyal sister, Dara. Briggit Halvardar and her Followers. Jael Furyck and her Brekkan army. The gods themselves. But Draguta will not be cowed by any of them. She will have her revenge... -
![Under the Oak Tree: Season 1 - 5 by Suji Kim]()
Under the Oak Tree: Season 1 - 5 by Suji Kim
Maximilian (Maxi), the eldest daughter of the Croyso family, grows up being abused by her father. As a consequence of the physical and mental trauma, she develops a crippling inferiority complex about both her stutter and her physical appearance as well as a general lack of self-respect...Categorized as:
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![The Raven's Warning by A.E. Rayne]()
The Raven's Warning by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsEscaping Hallow Wood with a wounded Thorgils, Aleksander and Jael find themselves stuck in Harstad, desperate to get the Book of Aurea back to Andala before the dragur find them again. Waiting in Hest for Eadmund, Evaine is oblivious to everyone’s worry over Morana, who is showing little sign of recovery... -
![Night of the Shadow Moon by A.E. Rayne]()
Night of the Shadow Moon by A.E. Rayne
Jael’s desperation to save Eadmund from Evaine’s spell leads her back to the place of her nightmares, where she quickly discovers that she is trapped, and The Following is closing in. In Hest, Jaeger is hungry for power and vengeance, making an enemy of Berard, who is forced to confront the truth of what his brother has become as he tries to save Meena from Jaeger’s clutches...Categorized as:
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![The Lady of the Loch by Elena Collins]()
The Lady of the Loch by Elena Collins
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 24 ratings‘Although I believe I will die here in this castle, my spirit will never be silent. ’. Ravenscraig Castle, Scotland. 1307. When the castle she works in is sacked by the army of Prince Edward of England, kitchen maid Agnes Fitzgerald manages to escape north of Inverness to throw herself at the mercy of the Lord and Lady at Ravenscraig Castle... -
![Tributary by Lisa Tawn Bergren]()
Tributary by Lisa Tawn Bergren
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTRIBUTARY, a novella (1/2 the length of a normal novel), picks up a year after BOURNE. .. Lia struggles to overcome the fear that constant battle has heaped upon her; Gabi and Marcello face an unexpected crisis; and Lord Greco just may be ready to leave the grief and loss of his past behind him, so that he might grab hold of the future. .. -
![Promises to Keep by Diana Knightley]()
Promises to Keep by Diana Knightley
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“I hae tae live up tae my promises. Or I ought not tae make them so earnestly. ” —Magnus. “I would never want the lesson to be to make fewer promises, less earnestly. It’s one of the greatest things about you. ” —Kaitlyn. Magnus and Kaitlyn have new commitments, adventures, and dangers. He has challenges that await. She has loved ones to protect... -
![Tempting the Highlander by Janet Chapman]()
Tempting the Highlander by Janet Chapman
She has the power to tempt him beyond all reason. .. . Catherine Daniels arrives in Pine Creek, Maine, at just the right time for Robbie MacBain. She is on the run from her ex-husband, and Robbie is a sexy, single foster parent who needs a housekeeper while he travels back in time to medieval Scotland... -
![Exile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey]()
Exile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsThis stand-alone novel in the Valdemar series continues the story of prickly weapons-master Alberich. Once a heroic Captain in the army of Karse, a kingdom at war with Valdemar, Alberich becomes one of Valdemar's Heralds. Despite prejudice against him, he becomes the personal protector of young Queen Selenay. But can he protect her from the dangers of her own heart? -
![Cooper: Scottish Paranormal Romance by L.L. Muir]()
Cooper: Scottish Paranormal Romance by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSilly Highlander. His new mortality was never going to be his to control. Cooper Menzies never wanted to settle down in his first life and he thinks he should stay true to himself in his second. The witches warn that love might cross his path, but he scoffs and tempts the fate they've promised--thinks he can walk away when he likes. Silly Highlander...Categorized as:
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![The Guardian: Scottish Paranormal Romance by Jo Jones]()
The Guardian: Scottish Paranormal Romance by Jo Jones
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKiss me…quick! After centuries stuck on Culloden Moor, Marcus Beaton is anxious to use his newfound freedom to explore the world. He’s ready to see new things and maybe even discover a great new adventure. Tait Keller – at least that’s the name she’s currently using—is alone and running for her life. Even Witness Protection has failed to keep her safe. She has choices to make and no one to trust...Categorized as:
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![The Last Highlander: Scottish Paranormal Romance by L.L. Muir]()
The Last Highlander: Scottish Paranormal Romance by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Heaven save me from moody Highlanders! "Dezi MacInnes has a wedding to plan and time's a tickin'. She's dealing with an unknown venue, which means a lot of time on site with a tape measure. But a cranky Highlander guards every inch like a Doberman, and if she can't get him out of her way, he's going to drive her to drink. .. and one of her biggest events could end up a giant disaster... -
![외과의사 엘리제 2 by Mini, 유인]()
외과의사 엘리제 2 by Mini, 유인
“내 사람을 살리는 일이다. ‘자신의 사람’을 구하는 건데 고작 이런 일 하나 못 하겠는가? ”. 드디어 테레사 병원의 견습으로 자리를 잡은 엘리제. 이쪽 세계의 병원 시스템에 익숙해지고 주변에도 조금씩 인정을 받아가던 때, 황가의 문장을 소지한 남성이 총격당한 긴급 환자를 데리고 병원을 찾는다. 한시가 급한 순간. 엘리제는 환자를 위해 결단을 내리고……. “반드시 살려낼 테니 한 번만 저를 믿어주세요. ”. “정말 할 수 있나? 무책임한 만용은 용서치 않아. ”. “믿어주십시오. 최선을 다하겠습니다. ”. “…좋다. 반드시 살려내라. ”. 엘리제는 과연 수술을 성공시키고, 환자를 무사히 살릴 수 있을 것인가. Episodes 16-29.Categorized as:
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![Otherlife Awakenings by William D. Arand]()
Otherlife Awakenings by William D. Arand
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsRunner and his team managed to bring peace to Tirtius, successfully log the crew out, and have begun settling in to make a home on the isle of Vix. North Wood fort itself. Fate isn’t going to let them go that easily though. She clearly hasn't decided on what to do with him. Plots are in motion... -
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![Primal Conjurer 2 by Danny Rogan]()
Primal Conjurer 2 by Danny Rogan
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOn the day of his graduation, Ryn and his loyal auxiliaries face an unprecedented challenge. Before a mage can graduate from the prestigious Primal Academy and travel the world, they must pass the dangerous and unpredictable Firmament Trials. Successfully completing these tests assures the academy, the Righteous Sect, and the world that the mage will never make a deal with a devil... -
![Highland Wolf by Hannah Howell]()
Highland Wolf by Hannah Howell
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAnnora MacKay senses a disturbing evil in Dunncraig Keep, the estate acquired by her cousin, a cruel and ruthless man. Only her affection for the tiny girl he claims is his daughter stops her from fleeing. Then a mysterious woodcarver arrives at the castle, and she cannot stop thinking --- or longing --- for him . .Categorized as:
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![Primal Conjurer 3 by Danny Rogan]()
Primal Conjurer 3 by Danny Rogan
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRyn Xaven is now free to travel the realm. .. if he can protect it. Having graduated and bonded three loyal and beautiful mages to his side, Ryn is now officially a primal the most powerful mage in the realm. Even so, his first official mission is no easy task. Armed with knowledge gleaned from a dark future, he must stop a second devil war before it starts... -
![Everspell by Donna Grant]()
Everspell by Donna Grant
New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant “skillfully melds history and legend” (RT Book Reviews) in an exciting new series – The Kindred. To live in the light, they hunt in the dark…. -
![The Pledge: A Time Travel Romance by Kim Sakwa]()
The Pledge: A Time Travel Romance by Kim Sakwa
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSent forward in time, this fifteenth-century warrior finds himself face to face with his destiny—a fiery modern-day lass, whose reaction is far from what he expected. Celeste Lowell is no stranger to loss. Two years after her best friend mysteriously disappeared and even longer since the tragic deaths of her parents and brother, Celeste still misses them all... -
![Delighting Her Highland Devil by Maeve Greyson]()
Delighting Her Highland Devil by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe tumbles back three centuries into the arms of a gruff Highlander and wins his heart—until she endangers everyone he’s ever protected. Jovianna Jacobs, a history professor specializing in Scottish culture, is brilliant and students flock to sign up for her classes. Not because of her brilliance—but because of her foibles during her lectures... -
![Primal Conjurer 6 by Danny Rogan]()
Primal Conjurer 6 by Danny Rogan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the war almost won, one final confrontation awaits. Against all odds, Primal Conjurer Ryn Xaven has beaten back the devil army time and again. Now only one terrifying threat the devil plague. He must ensure it never spreads. After the rescue of an unexpected ally reveals the last of the devil plot, Ryn must act quickly to defeat them... -
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Primal Conjurer 5 by Danny Rogan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo save his realm from a plague, he must make a deal with a devil. After dealing the devil army blow after blow, Primal Conjurer Ryn Xaven learns they have one last weapon in a plague they will release if they lose the war. If the devils can’t invade Ryn’s realm, they’ll simply slaughter everyone in it. Only one narrow route to victory remains... -
![Artair's Temptress by Stella Knight]()
Artair's Temptress by Stella Knight
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe travels back in time with a handsome highlander, facing the dangerous unknown of the past. .. and a growing desire. .. Diana Hartford has long denied the magical time traveling ability she's inherited from her parents. But when her aunt implores her to guide a fourteenth century highlander back to his time, she is forced to use the ability she has always denied...Categorized as:
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Corrag by Susan Fletcher
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA breathtaking novel of passion and betrayal in seventeenth-century Scotland, and the portrait of an unforgettable heroine accused of witchcraft. February 13, 1692. Thirty-eight members of the MacDonald clan are killed by soldiers who had previously enjoyed the clan's hospitality. Many more die from exposure... -
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![Dragon on Top by G.A. Aiken]()
Dragon on Top by G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTry a little dragon tenderness. I am Glheanna the Decimator. I am a warrior. A soldier. I know no fear. No pain. No mercy. I do, however, know acute embarrassment! How could I not after getting dumped by a bastard dragon in front of my own troops? So I tuck tail and return to my cave, drowning my sorrows in ale—as is my family’s way... -
![Love-in-a-Mist by Victoria Goddard]()
Love-in-a-Mist by Victoria Goddard
Magic is out of fashion. Murder, like romance, is always a possibility. The journey home from Orio City was supposed to be straightforward. Avoid being captured by brigands or agents of the criminal gangs; try not to cause any further spiritual or magical shocks; and make it over the mountains before winter closes in... -
![The Black Raven by Katharine Kerr]()
The Black Raven by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFor the devoted followers of the dazzling Deverry and Westlands cycle, Katharine Kerr continues the magical epic saga she began in The Red Wyvern . In her latest tale, the scene shifts seamlessly between the shattered land of the Rhiddaer and the historic end of the Civil Wars, when Lilli, newly apprenticed to dweomer, fought with her untried powers to save her beloved Prince Maryn from evil... -
![The Fire Dragon by Katharine Kerr]()
The Fire Dragon by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKatharine Kerr has enchanted readers with her magical Deverry and Westlands cycle, and now she brings to a breathtaking conclusion the epic saga begun with The Red Wyvern and The Black Raven . The final chapter begins in the holy city as it rises from the ashes of Deverry's long wars. Prince Maryn prepares to claim the high kingship, but still the rebel Boar clan stands fast against him... -
![One Enchanted Evening by Lynn Kurland]()
One Enchanted Evening by Lynn Kurland
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTime-travel romances have made Lynn Kurland a bestseller in the here-and-now. A duty-bound knight has taken on the task of rebuilding the most dilapidated castle in all of England. A costume designer gets her chance to shine by showcasing her fairy- tale designs at an upscale party in an authentic medieval castle... -
![When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland]()
When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNicholas de Piaget is finished with demoiselles more interested in his riches than his heart. He is certain he’ll spend the rest of his life in his leaky castle, watching others enjoy wedded bliss, until he stumbles upon a flame-haired maiden in distress. His honor demands that he help her return home – if only his heart would allow it... -
![The Gold Falcon by Katharine Kerr]()
The Gold Falcon by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe cholera epidemic that ravaged the city of TrevHael has left many orphans in its wake, including Neb, the scribe's son, and his brother. Sent to the desolate farm of their last living relative, they soon learn that a worse plague lurks beyond the western border of Deverry... -
![Blade of Fortriu by Juliet Marillier]()
Blade of Fortriu by Juliet Marillier
Five Winters have passed since young king Bridei ascended the throne of Fortriu. Five years, in which the people have felt a contentment unknown for generations. But the security of a people can vanish in a heartbeat, for wolves are often drawn to fields filled with fattened sheep. Bridei is determined to drive the Gaelic invaders from his lands once and for all...Categorized as:
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![Calum: A Highlander Romance by Diane Darcy]()
Calum: A Highlander Romance by Diane Darcy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's having a baby. .. After struggling for years to find the one, Wyoming girl, Mandy Calhoun, has given up on love. All she's ever wanted was a family of her own, but just because she hasn't found a husband, doesn't mean she needs to give up on motherhood. She's having a baby, and no father need apply. Now, if she can just get her grandfather to stop trying to find her a husband...Categorized as:
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![Magnus the First by Diana Knightley]()
Magnus the First by Diana Knightley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy stomach sank a little thinking that this bundle of letters had been something my husband had brought home with him, but didn’t want me to see. It made them ominous. “What are they? ”. “Challenges, mo reul-iuil. Challenges for m’throne, tis time for me tae train tae fight and finally deal with them. ”. -
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![A Touch of Magic: Scottish Paranormal Romance by Diane Darcy]()
A Touch of Magic: Scottish Paranormal Romance by Diane Darcy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNicolette Blair (no, not those Blairs) is an all-powerful witch! Okay, maybe not, but she intends to be. She might be the least potent witch in her family, and she might be an accountant (hey, D’s get degrees! ), but darn it, she has plans! Her formidable father has given up on her and has set her up as a bookkeeper in town... -
![Freedom of a Highlander: A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Katy Baker]()
Freedom of a Highlander: A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Katy Baker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHurled back in time to fifteenth century Scotland, Madeleine finds herself tangled in a dark plot that threatens all she holds dear—including her growing attraction to the handsome Deryn Stewart…. Maddy Green’s priorities are clear. Her family and her business are all that matter. After one bad experience too many, relationships are strictly off limits...Categorized as:
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![Ruin by Donna Grant]()
Ruin by Donna Grant
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant seamlessly blends the magic of Scottish and Norse tradition in the enchanting new installment of her instantly acclaimed Kindred: The Fated series. Love…against all odds. Banished by his father and laird, Rory Sutherland does what he swore he’d never do—return to Scotland... -
![Spirit of the Knight by Debbie Peterson]()
Spirit of the Knight by Debbie Peterson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe fell deeply in love with him in the early days of her childhood. And in return, she captured his heart the moment he first cast gaze his gaze upon her. .. Renowned artist Mariah Jennings, hired to paint a thirteenth century Scottish castle, gets the shock of her life when she encounters the handsome knight who has dominated a lifetime of portraits and sketchbooks...Categorized as:
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![Primal Conjurer 4 by Danny Rogan]()
Primal Conjurer 4 by Danny Rogan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith a legendary academy in peril, Ryn Xaven must decide who to trust. Having dealt the devils seeking to invade his realm blow after blow, Primal Conjurer Ryn Xaven and his loyal auxiliaries now travel to the Clarion Flight the training ground for Clarion’s legendary valkyries. There, according to Nephale, a traitor plots to get half its students killed... -
![My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland]()
My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland
USA Today bestselling author Lynn Kurland captures the haunting beauty of England, past and present — and the exquisite tenderness of timeless love… In a bleak, landlocked keep on the English moors, Iolanthe MacLeod dreams of the sea — and of a darkly handsome man to come rescue her. Centuries have passed and she feels she has waited in vain. Until now...Categorized as:
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![Kings of Fate by A.E. Rayne]()
Kings of Fate by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLothar the Usurper has stolen his brother’s throne. And now he squats upon it, thinking of how to get rid of his troublesome niece, Jael Furyck. Brekka’s most famous warrior. The one they thought would be queen after her father’s death. Her presence hangs over him like an axe. A constant threat to his ambitions which stretch far beyond his already generous borders...Categorized as:
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![All For You by Lynn Kurland]()
All For You by Lynn Kurland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFALLING THROUGH TIME IS DANGEROUS…. Peaches Alexander is thrilled to receive an unexpected invitation to a weekend party given by the handsome, eligible Duke of Kenneworth. The only Stephen de Piaget, a stuffy medieval studies scholar who seems determined to get in the way. Peaches has absolutely no desire to get involved with Stephen, until a quirk of Fate sends her hurtling through time…... -
![Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor, Sherrilyn Kenyon]()
Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor, Sherrilyn Kenyon
The new king of Camelot wears no shining armor: Arthur and his knights have fallen and a new king rules. In the darkest forest. .. A scared, forsaken youth has become the most powerful –– and feared –– man in the world. Ruthless and unrestrained, Kerrigan has long ceased to be human. In the heart of London. . -
![Moon Craving by Lucy Monroe]()
Moon Craving by Lucy Monroe
Bestselling author Lucy Monroe pens a scorching tale of passion, deception, and a wild love that can't be tamed. .. If it were up to him, Talorc—laird of the Sinclair clan and leader of his werewolf pack—would never marry. But when the king orders Talorc to wed an Englishwoman, the lone wolf is shocked to find a challenge in his mate, the strong-willed Abigail...Categorized as:
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![Stardust of Yesterday by Lynn Kurland]()
Stardust of Yesterday by Lynn Kurland
Inheriting a castle--and a ghost to go with it--Genevieve Buchanan finds herself falling in love with the spectre of Kendrick de Piaget, an arrogant thirteenth-century knight.Categorized as:
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![The Shadow Queen by Bertrice Small]()
The Shadow Queen by Bertrice Small
Mourn me but briefly. Then find your destiny, Lara, my love, my life. Now let me go. With those words, the spirit of Magnus Hauk, Dominus of Terah, leaves his body--and thus the fate of a nation rests upon the faerie woman Lara's shoulders. While Lara's son Prince Taj is well loved by the people of Terah, he is too young to rule, and Lara must obey Magnus's dying command and govern in his stead... -
![Winds of Fury by Mercedes Lackey]()
Winds of Fury by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsValdemar is once again in peril, threatened by Ancar of Hardorn, who has long sought to seize control of the kingdom by any means at his command... -
![Academy of Legends by Vic Void]()
Academy of Legends by Vic Void
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn a land where the Towers rise high and the Demon War rages, En is part of those who will become Climbers—mages that climb the tower to gain the power necessary to fight back the demon tide. Before that, though, they must enter academies, where they will learn to use their power—and the Marked, a divinely-selected elite cohort, will come into their own special powers... -
![Once Found: The Pocket Watch Chronicles by Ceci Giltenan]()
Once Found: The Pocket Watch Chronicles by Ceci Giltenan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsElsie thought she had found love. The handsome young minstrel awoke her desire and his music fed her soul. But just as love was blossoming, the inconceivable happened—Elsie awoke more than seven hundred years in the future, in the body of Dr. Elizabeth Quinn. Gabriel Soldani thought he had found love several times, only to have it slip from his grasp... -
![The Mystery of Rufford Abbey: A dual timeline novel with a paranormal twist by Stephen Taylor]()
The Mystery of Rufford Abbey: A dual timeline novel with a paranormal twist by Stephen Taylor
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn absorbing Medieval mystery you won’t be able to put down! For fans of Freda Lightfoot, Anthony Doerr, Sebastian Faulks and Kate Atkinson. A medieval girl’s testimony holds the key to a present-day investigation…...
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