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Risky Shot by Kathleen Brooks
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsDanielle De Luca, an ex-beauty queen who is not at all what she seems, leaves the streets of New York after tracking the criminals out to destroy her. She travels to Keeneston, Kentucky to make her final stand by the side of her best friend, McKenna Mason. While in Keeneston, Danielle meets the quiet and mysterious Mohtadi Ali Rahmen, a modern day Prince... -
![Heir in Exile by Danielle Bourdon]()
Heir in Exile by Danielle Bourdon
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsChey's return to Latvala is fraught with deception. She enters the country illegally upon Prince Sander's request, and, realizing they cannot hide their relationship much longer, prepare to announce their status to the King and Queen. Neither could have imagined the lengths the ruling Monarchs would go to keep the two apart... -
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![Ravishing Reign by Aleatha Romig]()
Ravishing Reign by Aleatha Romig
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher.” ~ Abraham LincolnBuried beneath the surface where Princess Lucille’s world is turned upside down, she must make impossible choices. Truth or deception, life or death, loyalty or love... -
![To Defy a King by Elizabeth Chadwick]()
To Defy a King by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA story of huge emotional power set against the road to Magna Carta and the fight to bring a tyrant king to heel. The privileged daughter of one of the most powerful men in England, Mahelt Marshal's life changes dramatically when her father is suspected by King John. Her brothers become hostages and Mahelt is married to Hugh Bigod, heir to the earldom of Norfolk... -
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![The Summer Queen by Elizabeth Chadwick]()
The Summer Queen by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsEleanor of Aquitaine is a 12th century icon who has fascinated readers for 800 years. But the real Eleanor remains elusive. This stunning novel introduces an Eleanor that all other writers have missed. Based on the most up-to-date research, it is the first novel to show Eleanor beginning her married life at 13... -
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Legacy by Susan Kay
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe much-praised Legacy offers an exquisite psychological portrait of the Queen who defined an era, beloved and touted by readers for its stunning storytelling and intriguing take on the monarch's life... -
![In Pursuit of the Green Lion by Judith Merkle Riley]()
In Pursuit of the Green Lion by Judith Merkle Riley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe unforgettable Margaret of Ashbury returns in the second book of the trilogy that began with A Vision of Light . Margaret, a resourceful midwife, is living with the insufferable relatives of her third husband, Gilbert de Vilers, known as Gregory. She is carving out a life for herself and her daughters despite the hostility and greed of her in-laws... -
![A Place Beyond Courage by Elizabeth Chadwick]()
A Place Beyond Courage by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe early twelfth century is a time for ambitious men to prosper, and royal servant John FitzGilbert is one of them. But when the old king dies and his successor is appointed, John faces a terrible choice: he must join the rival faction-his enemies- or risk losing everything. His new wife helps him carry his burden, but his final choice will seal not only her fate, but those of his young children... -
![Grave Goods by Ariana Franklin]()
Grave Goods by Ariana Franklin
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsCombining the best of modern forensic thrillers with the drama of medieval fiction, New York Times' bestselling author Ariana Franklin returns with the third title in the Mistress of the Art of Death series. England, 1176. Beautiful, tranquil Glastonbury Abbey—one of England's holiest sites, and believed by some to be King Arthur's sacred Isle of Avalon—has been burned almost to the ground... -
![Lady of the English by Elizabeth Chadwick]()
Lady of the English by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTwo very different women are linked by destiny and the struggle for the English crown. Matilda, daughter of Henry I, is determined to win back her crown from Stephen, the usurper king. Adeliza, Henry's widowed queen and Matilda's stepmother, is now married to William D'Albini, a warrior of the opposition. Both women are strong and prepared to stand firm for what they know is right... -
![Prince Incognito by Rachelle McCalla]()
Prince Incognito by Rachelle McCalla
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA PRINCE WITH NO MEMORY Injured in an attack on the royal motorcade and missing his memory, Alec has one person he can trust. Lillian Bardici, the woman who rescued him. Lily has a soft heart for any hurt creature, but her family has a bitter grudge against Lydia's ruling family-Alec's family. For once his memory returns, Alec knows the truth... -
![I, Elizabeth by Rosalind Miles]()
I, Elizabeth by Rosalind Miles
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsPublicly declared a bastard at the age of three, daughter of a disgraced and executed mother, last in the line of succession to the throne of England, Elizabeth I inherited an England ravaged by bloody religious conflict, at war with Spain and France, and badly in debt... -
![Riptide by Cherry Adair]()
Riptide by Cherry Adair
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsPrincess Bria Visconti demands the return of the money her brother rashly invested in Cutter Salvage. Treasure hunter Nick Cutter is too reckless, too arrogantâ��and far too handsomeâ��for his own good. But he canâ��t charm his way out of this one... -
![In His Court by Max Rowan]()
In His Court by Max Rowan
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA spy prince needs: a man who sees through his disguise.Prince Benedict is not what he seems. His image as a lazy playboy is carefully constructed to hide the truth. Trained since childhood to become Rosavia's top spy, he spends his life in disguise—and danger—to protect his country. Nobody sees the loneliness in his heart... -
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![My Brother's Crown by Mindy Starns Clark, Leslie Gould]()
My Brother's Crown by Mindy Starns Clark, Leslie Gould
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Christy award-winning authors Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould comes a brand-new sweeping family saga. Close-knit cousins are individually led on a redemptive journey as they follow the threads of their family's mysterious past and discover how it impacts the future... -
![Cordina's Royal Family by Nora Roberts]()
Cordina's Royal Family by Nora Roberts
Cordina seems like a fairy-tale kingdom, but desire - and danger - lie just beneath the surface.... #1 New York Times bestselling author NORA ROBERTS weaves a web of romance and intrigue in these classic tales about Cordina's royal family. AFFAIRE ROYALE She'd escaped - but she'd lost her memory and her kidnappers were still on the loose... -
![Royal Target by Traci Hunter Abramson]()
Royal Target by Traci Hunter Abramson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen CIA agent Janessa Rogers meets the royal family of Meridia on assignment, she expects to use her skills in linguistics and security detail to protect and serve, but she doesn't expect to find herself engaged to Prince Garrett Fortier, Meridia's most eligible bachelor, as part of the security plan. And she certainly doesn't expect to fall in love with him... -
![The Time of Singing by Elizabeth Chadwick]()
The Time of Singing by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsUS Title : For the King's Favor A captivating story of a mother's love stretched to breaking and a knight determined to rebuild his life with the royal mistress, For the King's Favor is Elizabeth Chadwick at her best. Based on a true story never before told and impeccably researched, this is a testament to the power of sacrifice and the strength of love... -
![Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson]()
Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe USA Today bestselling author of The Gown returns with another enthralling and royal-adjacent historical novel—as the lives of three very different residents of London’s historic Blue Lion hotel converge in a potentially explosive climax on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation.It is Coronation Year, 1953, and a new queen is about to be crowned... -
![Forever Summer (The Royals of Cordina) by Nora Roberts]()
Forever Summer (The Royals of Cordina) by Nora Roberts
Relive the passion of summer romance with the beloved Royals of Cordina!AFFAIRE ROYALEAfter escaping captivity, Gabriella cannot remember anything—not even her identity as Princess of Cordina! With her kidnappers at large, Princess Gabriella needs a bodyguard, and brash American Reeve MacGee is the perfect man for the job... -
![Command Performance by Nora Roberts]()
Command Performance by Nora Roberts
RETURN ENGAGEMENT In Eve Hamilton's youth, His Royal Highness Alexander de Cordina had played the part of a fairy-tale prince, but seven years ago Eve had learned that its villains were undeniably real. She had also learned to put her childhood dreams behind her. It was Alexander's request that brought Eve, along with her theatrical troupe, back to Cordina... -
![Castile for Isabella by Jean Plaidy]()
Castile for Isabella by Jean Plaidy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCastile for Isabella covers the early life of the most significant of all Spanish monarchs: Isabella of Castile. Isabella is seen as a young girl,within a few steps of the throne; first in the care of an ambitious but unbalanced mother; later in the licentious court of her half-brother HenryIV; and at length ascending the throne, Ferdinand beside her... -
![Murder Most Royal by Jean Plaidy]()
Murder Most Royal by Jean Plaidy
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsOne powerful king. Two tragic queens. In the court of Henry VIII, it was dangerous for a woman to catch the king’s eye. Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were cousins. Both were beautiful women, though very different in temperament. They each learned that Henry’s passion was all-consuming–and fickle... -
![The Sixth Wife by Jean Plaidy]()
The Sixth Wife by Jean Plaidy
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsDangerous court intrigue and affairs of the heart collide as renowned novelist Jean Plaidy tells the story of Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s six queens. Henry VIII’s fifth wife, Katherine Howard, was both foolish and unfaithful, and she paid for it with her life. Henry vowed that his sixth wife would be different, and she was. Katherine Parr was twice widowed and thirty-one years old... -
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![The Serpent Garden by Judith Merkle Riley]()
The Serpent Garden by Judith Merkle Riley
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIn the court of Henry VIII, there are many secrets—and some people will kill to keep them hidden.Susanna Dallet is the daughter of a Flemish painter and wife to a philandering husband, living in the court of Henry VIII. When her husband is murdered, Susanna is suddenly left with a household to provide for and nothing to her name... -
![Sphinx's Princess by Esther M. Friesner]()
Sphinx's Princess by Esther M. Friesner
"Nefertiti was far more than just a pretty face." Nefertiti may be the dutiful daughter of a commoner, but her inquisitive mind often gets her into situations that are far from ordinary, like receiving secret lessons from a scribe. And she's the kind of girl who acts first, and apologizes later whenever she witnesses injustice or cruelty. But she is also extraordinarily beautiful... -
![The Water Devil by Judith Merkle Riley]()
The Water Devil by Judith Merkle Riley
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe final adventure in the beloved and bestselling Margaret of Ashbury trilogy, which began with "A Vision of Light" and "In Pursuit of the Green Lion." Margaret of Ashbury is ready to settle down; the medieval healer is looking forward to an uneventful life in the country... -
![Pale Rose of England by Sandra Worth]()
Pale Rose of England by Sandra Worth
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom the award-winning author of The King's Daughter comes a story of love and defiance during the War of the Roses. It is 1497. The news of the survival of Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York, has set royal houses ablaze with intrigue and rocked the fledgling Tudor dynasty... -
![The Sister Queens by Sophie Perinot]()
The Sister Queens by Sophie Perinot
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsPatient, perfect, and used to being first, Marguerite becomes Queen of France. But Louis IX is a religious zealot who denies himself the love and companionship his wife craves. Can she borrow enough of her sister's boldness to grasp her chance for happiness in a forbidden love? Passionate, strong-willed, and stubborn, Eleanor becomes Queen of England... -
![The Blessing Stone by Barbara Wood]()
The Blessing Stone by Barbara Wood
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMillions of years ago, a meteorite fell to earth and a beautiful blue stone shattered from it. One hundred thousand years ago, a girl named Tall One found the crystal on the African plain---and it formed her destiny, as well as the destiny of generations to come... -
![Heir Untamed by Danielle Bourdon]()
Heir Untamed by Danielle Bourdon
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsDesperate for work to avoid eviction from her Seattle apartment, photographer Chey Sinclair accepts a rare opportunity to travel abroad and photograph Latvala Royalty. Encountering the Royals for the first time, Chey experiences an instant attraction to Mattias, second in line to the throne. He's charming, confident—and taken... -
![The Queen of Last Hopes: The Story of Margaret of Anjou by Susan Higginbotham]()
The Queen of Last Hopes: The Story of Margaret of Anjou by Susan Higginbotham
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA man other than my husband sits on England's throne today. What would happen if this king suddenly went mad? What would his queen do? Would she make the same mistakes I did, or would she learn from mine? Margaret of Anjou, queen of England, cannot give up on her husband-even when he slips into insanity... -
![To Be Queen: A Novel of the Early Life of Eleanor of Aquitaine by Christy English]()
To Be Queen: A Novel of the Early Life of Eleanor of Aquitaine by Christy English
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsChosen as one of the Top 10 Historical Fiction Novels of 2011 by the Pittsburgh Historical Fiction ExaminerThe author of The Queen's Pawn delves into the early life of the legendary Eleanor of Aquitaine in her new historical novel. After her father's sudden death, fifteen-year-old Eleanor is quickly crowned Duchess of Aquitaine and betrothed to King Louis VII... -
![A Royal for Christmas by Alix Nichols]()
A Royal for Christmas by Alix Nichols
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsI’m Camille— the only pauper in Mount Evor.But that’s not why I’m on the no-fly list.Six years ago, the principality’s royal palace went up in flames.Several people died.My sister Jeannette, who worked there, disappeared.The inquiry blamed her for the arson.Since then, I’ve been an outcast—compromised and harassed—but determined to clear my sister’s name...Categorized as:
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![Queen's Confession: A Fictional Autobiography by Victoria Holt]()
Queen's Confession: A Fictional Autobiography by Victoria Holt
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe unforgettable story of Marie Antoinette, from her pampered childhood in imperial Vienna, to the luxury and splendor of her days as Queen of France, to her tragic end upon the scaffold in the bloodbath of the Revolution . . -
![The Queen's Governess by Karen Harper]()
The Queen's Governess by Karen Harper
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA fresh and intriguing historical novel told in the voice of Queen Elizabeth I's governess. Katherine Ashley, the daughter of a poor country squire, happily secures an education and a place for herself in a noble household. But when Thomas Cromwell, a henchman for King Henry VIII, brings her to the royal court as a spy, Kat enters into a thrilling new world of the Tudor monarchs... -
![The Queen's Vow: A Novel of Isabella of Castile by C.W. Gortner]()
The Queen's Vow: A Novel of Isabella of Castile by C.W. Gortner
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsNo one believed I was destined for greatness. So begins Isabella’s story, in this evocative, vividly imagined novel about one of history’s most famous and controversial queens—the warrior who united a fractured country, the champion of the faith whose reign gave rise to the Inquisition, and the visionary who sent Columbus to discover a New World. Acclaimed author C. W... -
![Templar by Jordan Mechner, LeUyen Pham]()
Templar by Jordan Mechner, LeUyen Pham
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMartin is one of a handful of Templar Knights to escape when the king of France and the pope conspire to destroy the noble order. The pope and king aim to frame the Templars for heresy, execute all of them, and make off with their legendary treasure. That's the plan, anyway, but Martin and several other surviving knights mount a counter-campaign to regain the lost treasure of the Knights Templar... -
![To Die For: A Novel of Anne Boleyn by Sandra Byrd]()
To Die For: A Novel of Anne Boleyn by Sandra Byrd
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTo Die For is a Library Journal "Best Books of 2011" pick. What would you sacrifice for your best friend?Would you die for her? Meg Wyatt has been Anne Boleyn's closest friend since they grew up together on neighboring manors in Kent. So when twenty-five-year-old Anne's star begins to ascend, of course she takes Meg along for the ride. Life in the court of Henry VIII is thrilling.. -
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Courtesan by Diane Haeger
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAmid the disapproving gossip of the Court, a royal romance defies all obstacles. The Court of François I is full of lust, intrigue, and bawdy bon tempsâ��a different world from the quiet country life Diane de Poitiers led with her elderly husband... -
![The Last Wife of Henry VIII by Carolly Erickson]()
The Last Wife of Henry VIII by Carolly Erickson
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsCourageous, attractive, romantic, intelligent, Catherine Parr became the sixth wife of Henry VIII. Her story, as Carolly Erickson re-creates it, is page-turning drama: from the splendors of the Field of the Cloth of Gold to the gory last years of the outsize King Henry, when heads rolled and England trembled, Catherine bestrode her destiny and survived to marry her true love... -
![The Playboy Prince by Nora Roberts]()
The Playboy Prince by Nora Roberts
LADY OF MYSTERY Prince Bennett of Cordina had been making gossip headlines since his teens - but the prim and proper Lady Hannah Rothchild wasn't his usual choice in women. Something in her eyes intrigued him, and he was determined to discover what she was trying to hide. Hannah knew that Bennett could easily jeopardize her safety, so from the moment they met she was on her guard... -
![The King's Concubine by Anne O'Brien]()
The King's Concubine by Anne O'Brien
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA child born in the plague year of 1348, abandoned and raised within the oppressive walls of a convent, Alice Perrers refused to take the veil, convinced that a greater destiny awaited her. Ambitious and quick witted, she rose above her obscure beginnings to become the infamous mistress of Edward III. But always, essentially, she was alone.. -
![Cordina's Crown Jewel by Nora Roberts]()
Cordina's Crown Jewel by Nora Roberts
#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Nora Roberts presents two timeless stories of happily-ever-afters in these classic tales about Cordina's Royal FamilyThe Playboy PrinceWhen it comes to women, Prince Bennett has always enjoyed a challenge. So after meeting the quiet and beautiful Lady Hannah Rothchild, the dashing playboy cannot rest until he breaks through her careful reserve...Categorized as:
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![The Sherbrooke Twins by Catherine Coulter]()
The Sherbrooke Twins by Catherine Coulter
The Sherbrooke family saga continues with James and Jason Sherbrooke, identical male twins who look exactly like their beautiful Aunt Melissande, and not at all like their father, the earl, which riles him to no end. — James, 28 minutes older than his brother, is the heir. He is solid, is James... -
![The King's Daughter. A Novel of the First Tudor Queen (Rose of York) by Sandra Worth]()
The King's Daughter. A Novel of the First Tudor Queen (Rose of York) by Sandra Worth
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSeventeen-year-old Elizabeth of York trusts that her beloved father's dying wish has left England in the hands of a just and deserving ruler...Categorized as:
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![The Courtship by Catherine Coulter]()
The Courtship by Catherine Coulter
Dear Reader: You met Heatherington in The Sherbrooke Bride and Helen Mayberry in Mad Jack . Now the two get together to track down a mystical treasure that Helen calls King Edward's Lamp. Helen is a big girl --- only two inches shorter than Heatherington --- a resolute taskmistress, owner of her own inn. She adores her father, Lord Prith, and wants to find the lamp more than anything...Categorized as:
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The Confessions of Catherine de Medici by C.W. Gortner
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe truth is, none of us are innocent. We all have sins to confess. So reveals Catherine de Medici in this brilliantly imagined novel about one of history’s most powerful and controversial women. To some she was the ruthless queen who led France into an era of savage violence. To others she was the passionate savior of the French monarchy. Acclaimed author C. W... -
![The Plantagenet Prelude by Jean Plaidy]()
The Plantagenet Prelude by Jean Plaidy
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhen William X dies, the duchy of Aquitaine is left to his fifteen year-old daughter, Eleanor. But such a position for an unmarried woman puts the whole kingdom at risk. So on his deathbed William made a will that would ensure his daughter's protection: he promised her hand in marriage to the future King of France... -
![Shadow on the Crown by Patricia Bracewell]()
Shadow on the Crown by Patricia Bracewell
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA rich tale of power and forbidden love revolving around a young medieval queen In 1002, fifteen-year-old Emma of Normandy crosses the Narrow Sea to wed the much older King Athelred of England, whom she meets for the first time at the church door...
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