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The Wrath of the King by Danielle Bourdon
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsRocked by an unexpected attack, Latvala and its citizens find themselves at the mercy of a man whose sole intent is to shake up the monarchy. Queen for less than a year, Chey must choose between protecting the man she loves and protecting her unborn child. It's a decision that threatens to tear the fabric of her family apart... -
![His Royal Highness: The Royals Of Kéra Asnela Book 1 (Elite Alliance) by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
His Royal Highness: The Royals Of Kéra Asnela Book 1 (Elite Alliance) by Stephanie Nicole Norris
To love him was forbidden, and it would come with a price... Princess Cadena Winthrope was well aware of the splintering heat that sizzled her flesh whenever Gemini was nearby. As her loyal guard, Gemini remained standing in the shadows, watching her every move—his gaze catching the dark corners of the room as well as her body's outline... -
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![Sander and Chey: Legacy by Danielle Bourdon]()
Sander and Chey: Legacy by Danielle Bourdon
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNote: This book is meant to be read after the Royals series, books 1-5. * * * After an unexpected demand from a neighboring king, Sander Ahtissari is forced to make a choice that could mean the life or death of his people. A blatant threat to his kingdom involves danger not just to the citizens of Latvala, but to his immediate family... -
![Resilient Reign by Aleatha Romig]()
Resilient Reign by Aleatha Romig
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“He who does not trust enough will not be trusted.” ~ Lao TzuThe halls of Molave Palace and Annabella Castle have secrets that are meant to stay buried. As the reflective veil is ripped away, Princess Lucille is forced to accept the deception surrounding all that she once believed to be true... -
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![King Size by Lexi Whitlow]()
King Size by Lexi Whitlow
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy one-night-stand wants me to pose as his queen.He's insufferable. Cocky. And hotter than sin itself.I'll say yes--to get my family out of debt. Then I'm gone.But I'm pregnant with two heirs to the throne.And this king-size lie is starting to feel real. Owen: I never wanted to be king--and I never planned on having a wife... -
![Forever Princess by Meg Cabot]()
Forever Princess by Meg Cabot
What's a Princess to do? It's Mia's senior year, and things seem great. She aced her senior project, got accepted to her dream college(s), and has her birthday gala coming up . . . not to mention prom, graduation, and Genovia's first-ever elections. What's not to love about her life? Well . . .Her senior project? It's a romance novel she secretly wrote, and no one wants to publish it... -
![How to Catch a Prince by Rachel Hauck]()
How to Catch a Prince by Rachel Hauck
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPrince Stephen came to America to escape responsibility. But what he found complicates his life more than ever. Corina Del Rey is happy with her life in Melbourne, Florida. She spends her days engrossed in her career as a journalist and has her sights set on climbing the corporate ladder if for no other reason, to distract herself from her dissolving family... -
![The Prince's Bewildered Bride by Evangeline Kelly]()
The Prince's Bewildered Bride by Evangeline Kelly
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThey told her she married a prince. Too bad she couldn’t remember the wedding…or anything else. Will her memories return in time to save her marriage or was it doomed from the beginning? When Prince Edward of Calais received a note implicating his wife in an affair, he was furious... -
![Claiming My Duchess by Jessica Blake]()
Claiming My Duchess by Jessica Blake
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs the Duke of Becktonas, I have it all. But it’s nothing without her. Second in line to the throne of a beautiful island nation, I have my pick of the sexiest women, fastest cars, whatever my heart desires. What I want is my freedom — so much that they call me The Runaway Duke. Some call me The Duke of Debauchery. Both are correct... -
![The Crown Jewels Boxed Set (A Crown Jewels Romantic Comedy Series) by Melanie Summers]()
The Crown Jewels Boxed Set (A Crown Jewels Romantic Comedy Series) by Melanie Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings3 Wildly Funny Full-Length Novels + 1 Hilarious Bonus Short by international bestselling author Melanie SummersA gorgeously funny, romantic and seductive modern fairy-tale…I have never laughed out loud so much in my life…incredibly funny, witty, romantic, swoony…wonderfully charming and deliriously dreamy…~MammieBabbie Book ClubAbsolutely brilliant…original…hilarious…I have to HIGHLY HIGHLY... -
![Beau of the Ball by Carol Moncado]()
Beau of the Ball by Carol Moncado
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s having a ball for her birthday.He’s a soldier on leave.Can she find him in time to claim her rightful inheritance?Castles & CourtshipsBook 1Royals of EyjaniaPrincess Angelina Quatremaine is about to reach the age of majority which means she’ll finally have access to the property her great-grandfather left her in Sargasso... -
![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... -
![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... -
![The Last Queen of India by Michelle Moran]()
The Last Queen of India by Michelle Moran
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 37 ratings1857, India. At nineteen years old, Sita is the shining star of Queen Lakshmi of India's imperial guard, having pledged herself to a life of celibacy in the name of protecting the young ruler. When Sita agrees to train Lakshmi in the art of military combat, a close friendship develops between the two women... -
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![The Greatest Knight by Elizabeth Chadwick]()
The Greatest Knight by Elizabeth Chadwick
New York Times and USA Today Bestseller! Royal protector. Loyal servant. Forgotten hero. A penniless young knight with few prospects, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II's formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor to the heir to the throne, the volatile and fickle Prince Henry... -
![Lords Of The White Castle by Elizabeth Chadwick]()
Lords Of The White Castle by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWestminster, 1184-- in the court of King Henry, playful competition is about to turn into something far more serious. Young courtier Fulke FitzWarin would not be an obvious companion for Prince John, but the boy from the Welsh Marches is there as a reward for his family's loyalty to the crown... -
![Born of the Sun by Joan Wolf]()
Born of the Sun by Joan Wolf
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn this beautifully executed continuation of The Road to Avalon , her earlier depiction of sixth-century Britain, Wolf tells the story of Niniane, a Celtic princess, and Ceawlin, bastard son of the King of the West Saxons. Eighty years after the death of Arthur, the Celts are disorganized, drifting away from the cities built by the Romans... -
![Triplets For The Exiled Prince by Layla Valentine]()
Triplets For The Exiled Prince by Layla Valentine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe’s the tearaway prince who finally went too far,Disinherited, exiled from his kingdom, and told to clean up his act...He’s about to find himself in three times more trouble!I’ve never been afraid to push the limits of my parents’ patience,But exile really seems like a step too far... -
![In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh]()
In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrielle Adebayo is fully content teaching at a New York City public school and taking annual summer vacations with her mother to Martha's Vineyard... -
![Red Adam's Lady by Grace Ingram]()
Red Adam's Lady by Grace Ingram
The redhead hooted gleefully and grappled Julitta to him, spinning her round adroitly so that she could only kick back at his legs. He heaved her from her feet and slung her over his shoulder. He tried to kiss her, but she ducked her head into the cloak so that her crown caught his chin and made his teeth clack. "Let me go!" she gasped... -
![Prince From Her Past by Carol Moncado]()
Prince From Her Past by Carol Moncado
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrincess Yvette of Mevendia has been engaged since before her first birthday. Thanks to the ridiculous contract her father signed, the engagement is still intact and the wedding set to occur a week after her eighteenth birthday, even though the groom's been dead for over seventeen years... -
![The Strangled Queen by Maurice Druon]()
The Strangled Queen by Maurice Druon
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe King is dead. Long live the King. With King Philip IV dead, and the Kingdom left in disarray, as the fatal curse of the Templars plagues the royal house of France. Imprisoned in Chateau Gaillard, Marguerite of Burgundy has fallen into disgrace. Her infidelity has left her estranged husband, Louis X King of France, with neither heir nor wife... -
![Legacy by Susan Kay]()
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... -
![Code Name: Tiara by Sawyer Bennett]()
Code Name: Tiara by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI joined Jameson Force Security for three reasons: the missions, the danger, and the money. I definitely didn’t join the team to be an overpriced babysitter for a spoiled princess. Ask anyone who knows me, and they’ll tell you Jackson Gale is an adventurer through and through. Yet here I am, halfway across the world, watching over Princess Camille of the House Winterbourne... -
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![Virgin for the Prince (Taken By A Trillionaire) by J. S. Scott]()
Virgin for the Prince (Taken By A Trillionaire) by J. S. Scott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThey’re at it again! J.S. Scott, Ruth Cardello, and Melody Anne come together for another royal novella trilogy. This is the second novella of a three novella set. Check the dates below for release dates on the first and third novella. Escape with three new princes as only these NYT’s bestselling authors could write them... -
![The Royal Elite: Ahsan by Danielle Bourdon]()
The Royal Elite: Ahsan by Danielle Bourdon
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSheikh Ahsan Afshar is a rogue of the highest order, prone to scandal, seduction and womanizing. He's a devilish yet complicated creature with an over-sized ego and more arrogance than he knows what to do with. When fate brings him face to face with Miss Sessily Pavel, he finds himself issuing a challenge that brings her into his home—and into his life. Sessily Pavel has a secret... -
![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... -
![The Golden Cross by Angela Elwell Hunt]()
The Golden Cross by Angela Elwell Hunt
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTHE HEIRS OF CAHIRA O’CONNOR SERIESBOOK TWOA line of women who would be warriors for truth“It is said that as Cahira, daughter of the great Irish king Rory O’Connor, lay dying of a wound from a Norman blade, she lifted her hand toward heaven and beseeched God that others would follow after her, bright stars who would break forth from the courses to which they are bound and restore right in this... -
![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... -
![Anna of Kleve, The Princess in the Portrait by Alison Weir]()
Anna of Kleve, The Princess in the Portrait by Alison Weir
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsBestselling author and acclaimed historian Alison Weir tells the little-known story of Henry VIII's fourth wife, as a grieving king chooses a bride sight unseen in the fourth novel in the epic and intrigue-filled Six Tudor Queens series. Newly widowed and the father of an infant son, Henry VIII realizes he must marry again to insure the royal succession... -
![The Golden Cross by Angela Elwell Hunt]()
The Golden Cross by Angela Elwell Hunt
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"It is said that as Cahira, daughter of the great Irish king Rory O'Connor, lay dying of a wound from a Norman blade, she lifted her hand toward heaven and beseeched God that others would follow after her, bright stars who would break forth from the courses to which they are bound and restore right in this murderous world.. -
![The Complete Poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Keach]()
The Complete Poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Keach
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 30 ratings‘O pure of heart! thou need’st not ask of me What this strong music in the soul may be!’ One of the major figures of English Romanticism, Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834) created works of remarkable diversity and imaginative genius... -
![To Dance with Kings by Rosalind Laker]()
To Dance with Kings by Rosalind Laker
On a May morning in 1664, in the small village of Versailles, as hundreds of young aristocrats are coming to pay court to King Louis XIV, a peasant fan-maker gives birth to her first and only child, Marguerite... -
![Wee William's Woman, Book Three of The Clan MacDougall Series by Suzan Tisdale]()
Wee William's Woman, Book Three of The Clan MacDougall Series by Suzan Tisdale
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsScotland, 1345 They call him Wee William. Though he stands nearly seven feet tall, with arms and legs the size of tree trunks and hands as big as buckets, there is nothing wee about him. His scowl alone is enough to make most men's bones rattle with fear. And women, rather than swooning, tend to run in the opposite direction... -
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![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... -
![Virgin to Conquer (Taken By A Trillionaire) by Melody Anne]()
Virgin to Conquer (Taken By A Trillionaire) by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThey’re at it again! Ruth Cardello, JS Scott, and Melody Anne come together for another royal novella trilogy. This is the third novella of a three book set. Escape with three new princes as only these NYT’s bestselling authors could write them. Virgin for the Trillionaire: Ruth Cardello (April 25, 2017) Virgin for the Prince: J.S... -
![Royal Icing by Aven Ellis]()
Royal Icing by Aven Ellis
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPoppy Davies has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be a baker for the upcoming royal wedding. But falling in love with the Prince of Wales? Ha! Not unless her middle name is Cinderella.Or so she thinks …Welsh baker Poppy Davies is happily living her best life in London... -
![Joanna by Roberta Gellis]()
Joanna by Roberta Gellis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeautiful, iron-willed heiress to power, Joanna secretly burns with an explosive inner passion as wild and-- radiant as her flaming red hair. But her deepest emotions are tragically frozen by the cold fear of a man's tender love... -
![The Illegitimate King by Olivia Gates]()
The Illegitimate King by Olivia Gates
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt the Future King's Mercy Once, she'd scorned him. And illegitimate secret prince Ferruccio Selvaggio had sworn he would make her pay. Now, Princess Clarissa D'Agostino was in his power. It was time to teach her a lesson.... The future of the kingdom rested on her. Clarissa knew she had to do whatever it took to convince Ferruccio to accept the crown and save them all... -
![The Once And Future Prince by Olivia Gates]()
The Once And Future Prince by Olivia Gates
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt Her Royal Ex-Lover's Command He would have been king of Castaldini...until scandal sent Prince Leandro D'Agostino into exile. Now Phoebe Alexander, his secret lover who'd refused to leave with him, had come to convince him to accept his rightful crown. But the pain of betrayal still coursed through Leandro's veins. He would rule only if Phoebe bowed to his wishes... -
![The Prodigal Prince's Seduction by Olivia Gates]()
The Prodigal Prince's Seduction by Olivia Gates
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"$100,000 for an hour of your time." As one of the world's most powerful men, Prince Durante D'Agostino often received inappropriate offers. Yet the woman attached to this one stole the breath from his body. He had no interest in discussing business--until he learned she'd come to bring the prodigal prince back to Castaldini to become its future king... -
![The Revised Life of Ellie Sweet by Stephanie Morrill]()
The Revised Life of Ellie Sweet by Stephanie Morrill
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEllie Sweet is a lot of things—good girl, novelist, silent adorer of the new boy at school, Palmer. But when “outcast” gets added to the list, she decides it’s time to take reality into her own hands … and tweak it as needed. In the pages of her book, she’s Lady Gabrielle, favorite of the medieval Italian court... -
![Hand-Me-Down Princess by Carol Moncado]()
Hand-Me-Down Princess by Carol Moncado
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrince Malachi Van Renssalaer of Mevendia is getting married. The problem? He’s never even met his bride. His father arranged everything, right down to the marriage contract. Malachi swears to himself that he will be nothing like his father in the ways that count - including his fidelity to his wife... -
![Bad, Bad Prince: A Royal Bad Boy Romance by Wren Williams]()
Bad, Bad Prince: A Royal Bad Boy Romance by Wren Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLara Everybody knows that Prince Henry of Corso is the sexiest prince of the century. His bad boy image is hard to ignore, what with the tattoos, the dirty mouth, and the revolving door of women, each of them hoping he’ll choose her as his one and only. I couldn’t care less about the prince and his cocky antics... -
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![The Royal Treatment by M.J. Summers]()
The Royal Treatment by M.J. Summers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEnough laughs to satisfy fans of Bridget Jones. Enough sparkly shoes and breathtaking ball gowns for fans of Cinderella… Twenty-eight-year-old Tessa Sharpe, a.k.a. The Royal Watchdog, hates everything about Prince Arthur. As far as she’s concerned, he’s an arrogant, lazy leech on the kingdom of Avonia... -
![My Week with the Prince by J. Sterling]()
My Week with the Prince by J. Sterling
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author, J. Sterling has created this collection of fun and flirty stories with holiday based themes for you to get lost in and enjoy. Prepare to fall in love today!When my Mom dies, I'm heartbroken and devastated. She left behind a note for myself and my little sister and before we knew what hit us, we were on a plane, bound for Ireland... -
![The Last Dress from Paris by Jade Beer]()
The Last Dress from Paris by Jade Beer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe secret is hidden within a collection of Dior dresses... London, 2017. There's no one Lucille adores more than her grandmother. So when her beloved Granny Sylvie asks for Lucille's assistance with a small matter, she's happy to help. The next thing she knows, Lucille is on a train to Paris, tasked with retrieving a priceless Dior dress... -
![Prince Baby Daddy - A Secret Baby Royal Romance by Layla Valentine, Holly Rayner]()
Prince Baby Daddy - A Secret Baby Royal Romance by Layla Valentine, Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s the playboy prince, who always gets anything – and anyone – he wants The one thing he didn’t want is a baby! I’m Europe’s most notorious playboy, and next in line to the throne. My trysts are legendary; I’m never far from the front page But the clock is ticking on my freedom. If I don’t find a blue-blooded bride soon, my royal parents are threatening to force one upon me... -
![The Champion by Elizabeth Chadwick]()
The Champion by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today Bestseller! Royal protector. Loyal servant. Forgotten hero. A penniless young knight with few prospects, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II's formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor to the heir to the throne, the volatile and fickle Prince Henry... -
![Elizabeth Chadwick Bundle: The Greatest Knight, The Scarlet Lion, and For the King's Favor by Elizabeth Chadwick]()
Elizabeth Chadwick Bundle: The Greatest Knight, The Scarlet Lion, and For the King's Favor by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHailed by the Times of London as "an author who makes historical fiction come gloriously alive," Elizabeth Chadwick is a gifted storyteller who captures the passion, deceit, honor, and heartbreak of Medieval England like none other. Now, get three books from historical fiction powerhouse Elizabeth Chadwick at one low price...
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