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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (The Comic / Manhua) Vol. 1 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Luo Di Cheng Qiu
Feared and hated for his sinister abilities, Wei Wuxian–the grandmaster of demonic cultivation–was driven to his death when the most powerful clans united to destroy him.Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is reborn. Summoned by a young man who sacrificed his soul in a forbidden ritual, Wei Wuxian is now bound to seek vengeance on the stranger’s behalf or risk the destruction of his own soul... -
![Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher]()
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
This isn't the kind of fairytale where the princess marries a prince.It's the one where she kills him.Marra never wanted to be a hero.As the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter, she escaped the traditional fate of princesses, to be married away for the sake of an uncaring throne... -
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![Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher]()
Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher
A paladin, an assassin, a forger, and a scholar ride out of town. It’s not the start of a joke, but rather an espionage mission with deadly serious stakes. T... -
![How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 5 by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 5 by A.J. Sherwood
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![A Rivalry of Hearts by Tessonja Odette]()
A Rivalry of Hearts by Tessonja Odette
Two rival writers.One prestigious publishing contract.A bargain of hearts and seduction. They say never bargain with the fae. They also say don’t get drunk on fae wine. Yet romance author Edwina Danforth has managed a blunder with both on her first visit to the infamous faelands. Now she's trapped in a magic-fueled bet she barely remembers with a man she’d be happier to forget... -
![The House Witch and The Enchanting of the Hearth by Delemhach, Emilie Nikota]()
The House Witch and The Enchanting of the Hearth by Delemhach, Emilie Nikota
A heartwarming blend of cosy fantasy and romance in this tale of a wayward house witch and the magical adventures in and out of the royal kitchen . . .--When Finlay Ashowan joins the kitchen of the King and Queen of Daxaria, he’s an enigma. Which suits Fin just fine... -
![Lady Avely's Guide to Truth and Magic by Rosalie Oaks]()
Lady Avely's Guide to Truth and Magic by Rosalie Oaks
A Regency widow shouldn’t be hunting spectres all night. Lady Judith Avely’s magical gift for divining the truth makes her prodigiously good at lying. To absolve a guilty secret, she travels to the exiled Duke of Sargen’s estate, but the last thing she expects is to run into the duke himself, who is lamentably now even more attractive than in his volatile youth... -
![A Long Time Dead by Samara Breger]()
A Long Time Dead by Samara Breger
Samara Breger's A Long Time Dead is a lush, Victorian romance, drenched in blood and drama, about the lengths two women will go to secure a love that cannot die.Somewhere foggy, 1837 . . -
![Guarding Danger by Wendy Vella]()
Guarding Danger by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo things happen to Harry Sinclair the day his ship docks in London: he saves a woman in distress, and meets his long- lost family.Until now Harry has lived his life without betraying the vow he made to his father - never trust a Sinclair. Yet when his newly discovered cousins step aboard his ship he knows that everything is about to change... -
![This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland]()
This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
Set near the Scottish border at a rugged castle on the edge of the sea, this is the story of a courageous lord who lost everything he held dear. Of a strong young woman willing to sacrifice everything for happiness. Two lost souls who find in each other a reason to live again, to laugh again, and to love for the first time..Categorized as:
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![Madness in Meryton: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Jayne Bamber]()
Madness in Meryton: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Jayne Bamber
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJane and Elizabeth Bennet return home from Netherfield, and two days of heavy rain confine them indoors with their quarrelsome younger sisters, a mother in perpetual need of smelling salts, and their tedious cousin, Mr. Collins... -
![A Disguise of the Worst Sort by Sarah Courtney]()
A Disguise of the Worst Sort by Sarah Courtney
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsElizabeth believed there was nothing worse than being forced to marry Mr. Darcy. She was wrong.When Caroline Bingley finds a magical way to switch places with her, Elizabeth loses her name, her body, and even her betrothed in one fell swoop.Darcy’s life should be perfect. He is to marry Miss Elizabeth Bennet on Christmas Eve...Categorized as:
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![The Disgraced Debutante by Wendy Vella]()
The Disgraced Debutante by Wendy Vella
From USA Today and Amazon bestselling author Wendy Vella comes a stunning new historical romance featuring a jaded debutante and an arrogant, blue-blooded detective. With a touch of mystery and plenty of heart, this book will have you hooked from the opening page...Categorized as:
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![폐하, 또 죽이진 말아주세요 1 by Hyeyong, Eclair]()
폐하, 또 죽이진 말아주세요 1 by Hyeyong, Eclair
“꿀과 설탕을 듬뿍 바른 아첨으로아버지를 대신해 벨루아를 지킬 거야.”열여덟, 폭군의 손에 나와 내 가족의 목숨이 단두대 위에서 잘려 나갔다. 그 후 눈을 떠보니 열두 살의 생일파티 날. 나와 가족을 구하기 위해 나는 폭군의 눈에 들기로 결심했다. 그리고……. “전하의 것은 아끼신다고 하셨죠? 그럼 제 모든 것을 가져주시고 아껴주세요.” 제가 정말 잘해 드릴게요...Categorized as:
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![Pemberley: Mr. Darcy's Dragon by Maria Grace]()
Pemberley: Mr. Darcy's Dragon by Maria Grace
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAlternate cover edition of ASIN B01MECLQTWEngland is overrun by dragons of all shapes and sizes. Most people are blissfully unaware of them and the Pendragon Treaty that keeps the peace between human and dragon kind. Only those born with preternatural hearing, like Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet are able to hear and converse with dragonkind...Categorized as:
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![If He's Wicked by Hannah Howell]()
If He's Wicked by Hannah Howell
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFor Chloe Wherlocke, it all begins with a vision--a glimpse into the future that foretells a terrible plot against Lord Julian Kenwood and his newborn son. Chloe's psychic gift allows her to save the child from certain death, but the earl remains in grave peril. . . Julian Kenwood knows someone is trying to kill him and he suspects his scheming wife and her lover are behind the plot... -
![Wrong Place. Wrong Time. Right Viscount. by K.D. Miller]()
Wrong Place. Wrong Time. Right Viscount. by K.D. Miller
Men are trash.Well, Elle Montgomery’s cheating fiancé is at any rate. When a surprise visit goes horribly wrong and she catches him red-handed, she wants to get as far from him as humanly possible—but two hundred years into the past seems a little excessive. By a twist of fate she can’t explain, Elle is thrust back in time, finding herself in Regency Era, England... -
![A Little Magic : A Pride and Prejudice Variation by S. Neha]()
A Little Magic : A Pride and Prejudice Variation by S. Neha
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe day following the Netherfield ball, Fitzwilliam Darcy is entrusted by Miss Bingley to convince Bingley of the undesirability of a connection with the Bennets while she herself prepares to move the household back to London without the knowledge of her brother... -
![Once Upon a Haunted Knight by Elisa Braden]()
Once Upon a Haunted Knight by Elisa Braden
Every dream job has a catch Housekeeper Adeline Black’s new position seems too good to be true. Dusting a collection of peculiar relics? Too easy. Having a splendid house all to herself? Too lovely. Addy’s not about to question why she was told to never open the library door. Or why there’s a mysterious portrait of a medieval knight locked inside. But libraries need dusting, too... -
![A Matter of Time by Margaret Locke, Tessa Shapcott]()
A Matter of Time by Margaret Locke, Tessa Shapcott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove comes when least expected. Nobody would blame widowed doctoral student Eliza James for giving up on Happily Ever After; at twenty-nine, she’s suffered more loss than most people do in a lifetime. But Eliza’s convinced her own hero is still out there, waiting for her, just like in the beloved romance novels she devours... -
![The Virgin Bride of Northcliffe Hall by Catherine Coulter]()
The Virgin Bride of Northcliffe Hall by Catherine Coulter
Grayson has dealt with demons and spirits, and now he meets a kelpie. What’s a kelpie? If you don’t know you can find out in The Virgin Bride of Northcliffe Hall. In this 4th Grayson Otherworldly Adventure, you’ll visit with the Earl and Countess of Northcliffe and the Virgin Bride (you first met the Virgin Bride in The Sherbrooke Bride), along with Pip, PC., and Barnaby... -
![Watch For Me By Moonlight: A gripping and unforgettable historical timeslip romance by Kirsty Ferry]()
Watch For Me By Moonlight: A gripping and unforgettable historical timeslip romance by Kirsty Ferry
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA timeless historical romance for the ages. 1795 . When her coach comes to an abrupt halt, Lady Georgiana Kerridge and her brother come face-to-face with an infamous highwayman.Leading them from the safety of their coach, he promises not to harm Georgiana . . . does that mean her heart will be safe? Now... -
![Stealing Time by B.W. Haggart]()
Stealing Time by B.W. Haggart
Shackled and dressed in a neon orange jumpsuit, art thief Cassie Sinatore awaits extradition at Heathrow Airport. An accident with a nearby experimental radar plane throws Cassie back in time, dumping her in a wooded countryside. The rider who discovers her is charismatic, more compelling than any man she has ever met... -
![One Night Of Scandal by Teresa Medeiros]()
One Night Of Scandal by Teresa Medeiros
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsProper decorum has never come easily to Carlotta Anne Fairleigh --- not even tonight, when the lovely, impetuous miss is finally making her debut. As she waits to make her entrance, she can't help wondering about the darkened house next door, the supposedly abandoned home of Hayden St. Clair, the man society has dubbed the "Murderous Marquess...Categorized as:
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![Once Upon a Time Travel by Sariah Wilson]()
Once Upon a Time Travel by Sariah Wilson
Once upon a time… Recent college grad Emma Damon knows the Rose Room in Hartley Hall is off limits, which is exactly why she can’t wait to get inside. Once she enters the forbidden room, Emma learns more about the history of the museum than she ever intended to know... -
![冷血公爵の心変わり 1 by Bandalbanji, 에디]()
冷血公爵の心変わり 1 by Bandalbanji, 에디
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 25 ratings백작가의 사생아였던 에르인.반역자가 되어 도망친 가족을 대신해 희생 되기 직전그녀는 목숨을 거두러 온 ‘사신’을 마주 하게 되는데!‘제발 살려주세요! 저는 이런 거, 저런 거 다 해보고 싶어요!’꽃다운 나이에 예쁜 드레스 한 번 못 입어봤다.구애도 받아보고 사랑 받으며 사는 것이 유일한 소원이었던그녀에게, 기적처럼 그녀를 위한 마법진이 발동되고“레이디, 저의 무례를 용서해 주십시오.”“전하!!”“나와 결혼해 주십시오, 내 영혼의 주군이시여... -
![The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub]()
The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA sparkling, witchy reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, told from the perspective of the troublesome and—according to her—much-maligned youngest Bennet sister, Lydia. In this exuberant reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Lydia Bennet puts pen to paper to relate the real events and aftermath of the classic story from her own perspective. Some facts are well known: Mrs... -
![The Secret Kiss of Darkness by Christina Courtenay]()
The Secret Kiss of Darkness by Christina Courtenay
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe has waited an eternity for her.When Kayla Sinclair arrives at Sotheby's auction room in Mayfair, she is mesmerised by a life-size eighteenth-century portrait of a tall, dark man with piercing blue eyes.She finds her life irrevocably changed by a powerful obsession with the portrait, and Kayla’s desire to discover the identity of the man leads her to the mysterious Marcombe Hall... -
![Again, My Lord by Katharine Ashe]()
Again, My Lord by Katharine Ashe
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe eagerly awaited next installment of the Twist Series that began with 2015 RITA® Award Finalist My Lady, My Lord. The one that got away... Six years ago, Tacitus Everard, the Marquess of Dare, made the worst mistake of his life: courting vibrant, sparklingly beautiful Lady Calista Chance -- until she broke his heart. Is the only one she wants... -
![A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder by Dianne Freeman, Sarah Zimmerman]()
A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder by Dianne Freeman, Sarah Zimmerman
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThough American by birth, Frances Wynn, the now-widowed Countess of Harleigh, has adapted admirably to the quirks and traditions of the British aristocracy. On August twelfth each year, otherwise known as the Glorious Twelfth, most members of the upper class retire to their country estates for grouse-shooting season... -
![Dangerous by Amanda Quick]()
Dangerous by Amanda Quick
From a magnificent ballroom ablaze with lights to an imposing country house steeped in shadows comes a breathtaking tale of an impetuous miss--and a passion that leads to peril... At five and twenty, Prudence Merryweather knew very well the risks a woman took by visiting a gentleman in the dead of night...Categorized as:
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![The Trouble with Magic by Patricia Rice]()
The Trouble with Magic by Patricia Rice
Is Her Magic a Gift or a Curse...? All the Malcolms have some magic, but Lady Felicity's ability to read people's emotions simply by touching them or their possessions overwhelms her. She's reached a marriageable age, but how can she ever wed when she can see so clearly a man's guilty secrets? Only He Can Tell the Difference.. -
![The Reluctant Queen by M.A. Lakewood, Kayleigh Allery]()
The Reluctant Queen by M.A. Lakewood, Kayleigh Allery
Welcome to Selwas, where love and magic reign . . . along with a king just trying to do his job.King Ehmet is exhausted. One year into his rule, he’s juggling a scheming great-uncle vying for his crown and an overbearing mother pressuring him to marry... -
![왜 이러세요, 공작님! 1 by Bandalbanji, Eddie]()
왜 이러세요, 공작님! 1 by Bandalbanji, Eddie
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 21 ratings귀여운 그림체와 절묘한 개그 포인트로 독자들의 마음을 사로잡은 웹툰 『왜 이러세요, 공작님!』이 단행본으로 출간되었다. 웹툰 『왜 이러세요, 공작님!』은 반달반지 작가의 동명 웹소설을 원작으로 하고 있으며, 로안과 에르인의 달콤살벌한 분위기가 잘 드러났다는 호평이 연이은 작품이다.이야기는 주인공인 에르인이 전쟁의 포로로 잡혀 적장의 손에 죽기 직전, 갑자기 발휘된 마법으로 인해 운명이 180도 달라지면서 시작된다. 에르인을 죽이려던 적장이자 제국의 냉혈한 공작인 '로안'과 귀여운 종달새라고 에르인을 부르며 끊임없이 사랑을 표하는 '세이'. 아무리 마법에 걸렸다지만 같은 사람이라고는 상상조차 할 수 없는 모습에 정말이지, 절로 ‘왜 이러세요, 공작님!’ 이라는 말이 나올 뿐.Chapters 1-13... -
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![Tonight or Never (Legendary Lovers) by Dara Joy]()
Tonight or Never (Legendary Lovers) by Dara Joy
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThey called him "Lord of Sex." He was a rake, a rogue, a libertine, and a scoundrel. With his wicked sense of humor, keen intelligence, and charming ways, the Viscount Sexton was an expert in the art of seduction. But little did he know his days of debauchery were about to come to an end. For Chloe -- determined little Chloe -- intended to have him for her very own... -
![Miss Treadwell's Talent by Barbara Metzger]()
Miss Treadwell's Talent by Barbara Metzger
Finders Keepers One-and-twenty and still unwed, Maylene Treadwe ias a talent for finding people and things, but not husbands. High-spirited and unconventional, she is more a worthy adversary than a blushing bride--a fact made all too clear to the Earl of Hyatt when he comes to call... -
![A Wolf in Duke's Clothing by Susanna Allen, Susan E Conley]()
A Wolf in Duke's Clothing by Susanna Allen, Susan E Conley
A delicious mix of Regency romance and shapeshifting adventure from author Susan Conley...Alfred Blakesley, Duke of Lowell, has long been an enigma. No one dares to give a man of his stature the cut direct, but there's simply something not quite right about him. What would the society mamas say if they learned that the something they sensed was the fact that Alfred is a wolf shifter..Categorized as:
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![Dreaming by Jill Barnett]()
Dreaming by Jill Barnett
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPublishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW. "A ray of summer sunshine! Jill Barnett has concocted another charming tale filled with witty dialog, plenty of humor and a sprinkling of magic." Most English girls meet their heart's desire across a crowded ballroom or in a genteel parlor. Letitia Olive Hornsby finds hers when she knocks him into a river... -
![Fear And Honor by M.S. Parker]()
Fear And Honor by M.S. Parker
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn an instant, my entire life was turned upside-down when a car accident somehow catapulted me more than two hundred years into the past. And if that wasn't enough, I fell in love with a man I never should have met. Having chosen to give up trying to find a way back to her own time, Honor Daviot focuses on her new marriage to the wealthy colonist Gracen Lightwood.. -
![Bewitching by Jill Barnett]()
Bewitching by Jill Barnett
THE BEST MAGIC OF ALL IS THE KIND THAT MAKES LOVE COMES TRUE ... Alec, Duke of Belmore, did as he pleased --- and he wanted to marry the beautiful, bubbly girl who had positively bewitched him: Joyous MacQuarrie, who had appeared from nowhere and turned stately Belmore Park upside down with merriment and mischief. It hardly mattered that her Scottish bloodline was shrouded in mystery... -
![Hex and Hexability by Kate Johnson]()
Hex and Hexability by Kate Johnson
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBridgerton meets The Ex Hex this witchy season with this oh so spicy romantasy Regency romcom!‘Do you want to see what witches can do?’Lady Tiffany Worthington has always had a special talent for making the world around her come to life – whether she wants it to or not – but it’s only with the arrival of her mysterious great aunt Esme on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo that she learns she’s a... -
![If You Dare by Kresley Cole]()
If You Dare by Kresley Cole
Kresley Cole introduces a thrilling new romance trilogy featuring fierce Scottish brothers with dangerous lives, dark desires, and a deadly curse. Can he exact revenge? High in the Pyrenees, a band of mercenaries led by Courtland MacCarrick wages war for General Reynaldo Pascal...Categorized as:
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![The Ghost and Lady Alice by Marion Chesney, M.C. Beaton]()
The Ghost and Lady Alice by Marion Chesney, M.C. Beaton
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNew York Times–bestselling author: A mistreated maid may be transformed into a lady—with the help of a departed duke . . . Alice Lovesey, a poorly treated scullery maid, makes a desperate plea for help—which miraculously summons Wadham Hall’s rakish eighth duke. Summons him from the dead, that is . . -
![The Persephone Code by Julia Golding]()
The Persephone Code by Julia Golding
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBridgerton meets The Da Vinci Code in the most page-turning book you will read in 2024!You don’t dabble in satanism. You sell your soul to the devil or not at all.1812Deep below the hills of the Buckinghamshire countryside, the infamous Hellfire Caves house a pleasure palace for the idle rich – a secret society steeped in satanism, opium and debauchery of the highest order... -
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![Silver Lady by Mary Jo Putney]()
Silver Lady by Mary Jo Putney
Cornwall calling! From New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney, the first in an intoxicating historical romance series set on the rugged Cornish coast, filled with swashbuckling adventure and real-life history, intrigue and an unshakeable love—perfect for fans of Poldark... -
![Surrender by Amanda Quick]()
Surrender by Amanda Quick
From the dazzling ballrooms of glittering London society to magnificent, cursed estate in the distant wilds of Yorkshire, comes the deliciously wicked story of a thoroughly unconventional courtship—and a thrilling midnight rendezvous that could only lead to love... At four and twenty Victoria Huntington thought herself quite adept at fending off fortune hunters..Categorized as:
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![A Dangerous Love by Brenda Joyce]()
A Dangerous Love by Brenda Joyce
A Dangerous Obsession Torn from his Romany mother's arms as a small boy, Viscount Emilian St. Xavier has spent a lifetime ignoring the whispers of gypsy that follow him everywhere. A nobleman with wealth, power and privilege, he does not care what the gadjos think. But when the Romany come to Derbyshire with news of his mother's murder at the hands of a mob, his world implodes...Categorized as:
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![How to Abduct a Highland Lord by Karen Hawkins]()
How to Abduct a Highland Lord by Karen Hawkins
It's hardly the type of wedding Fiona MacLean dreamed of. No family, no guests, just a groom who's been dragged -- literally -- to the altar. But if marriage to Black Jack Kincaid, the handsome wastrel she'd sworn never to see again, will avert a bloody war between their clans, so be it. Surely she can share his bed without losing her heart...Categorized as:
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![To Scotland, With Love by Karen Hawkins]()
To Scotland, With Love by Karen Hawkins
In this saucy battle of the sexes, New York Times bestseller Karen Hawkins pits a hard-headed Scottish lord with an unusual family curse against a headstrong heiress who has a solution for every problem...except her own wayward heart...Categorized as:
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![The Perfect Mistress by Victoria Alexander]()
The Perfect Mistress by Victoria Alexander
Let #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander sweep you away with her dazzling new romance, in which one otherwise proper lady discovers that passion is her legacy. . . Widowed Julia, Lady Winterset, has inherited a book—a very shocking book—that every gentleman in London seems to want. For a charismatic businessman, it's a chance to build an empire...
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