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Sent to a Fantasy World and Now All the Men Want Me: Volume 1 by Jaclyn Osborn
Evan just wants a quiet life where he escapes into books, drinks a ridiculous amount of coffee, and devours every muffin in sight. But then he's transported to another world with magic, sword-wielding knights with big... hearts, and men who find him too adorable to resist.Complicated? Well, that's the understatement of the century.And for Evan, the adventure is only beginning...Categorized as:
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Miners of the Mystics by Penny Moss
Deep in the mountain where magic and mining coincide, penniless Oliver enlists as a Miner of the Mystics. The dream is unfathomable riches, the risk is injury or even death. A risk worth taking for just a glance at Sentinel Tau, an otherworldly being tasked with protecting the mountain’s inhabitants.Oliver’s luck plummets when he suffers a magical curse...Categorized as:
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The Highlander's Fury by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn immortal Fury nearing burnout from vanquishing evil. A raging Highlander determined to remain miserably alone. The goddesses’ plan to save them both with the greatest magic of all.An average day in the life of an immortal flex powers, locate evil, administer justice. Until Ciara’s goddess mothers convince her to seduce a brooding mortal. All she must do is swap places with his betrothed... -
Highlander Protected by Rebecca Preston
When a magic spell awakens an ancient destiny, Marianne must use all her bravery to survive in the wild Scottish Highlands — and take care of some unfinished business. Marianne Brownlee is running out of reasons to get up in the morning. Her unusual job has burnt her out, and she’s been feeling out of touch with her faith, and her purpose since the disappearance of her cousin Cora...Categorized as:
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When & Where by Rebecca Ruger
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLocal news reporter Autumn Winters’ life is simply perfect. She has a job she loves in a city that loves her, a fiancé who adores her, friends she can count on through thick and thin, her entire life mapped out, one ideal chapter after another...Categorized as:
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A Warrior's Heart by Donna Grant
Regards Reader - There are those who would love to rid themselves of painful memories, to forget nasty pasts and mistakes. They say its hell to live with those memories. I say its hell to live without them. I have no memories of my past, my friends or family. I owe my life to the Fae who discovered me bleeding and nearly dead at their doorway... -
Evander : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter
Two lost souls forge something beautiful from something broken. Rachel Ingram is living the dream. Heiress to billions, she’s engaged to the perfect man. But with the sudden death of her parents, her world begins to crumble. When she discovers her new husband’s true nature, her life implodes. Evander Talorc is living a nightmare...Categorized as:
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Gavin by Hazel Hunter
Though his body is healed, a modern-day vet in medieval Scotland must find a way to mend his heart. Though Gavin McShane is happy for his sister and her new life, his own has foundered. As he tries to recover from his lover's betrayal, he finds solace in the work of being a fisherman in the Orkneys. On his tiny island he finds relief in seclusion—until he meets the ghostly Blue Lady of Marr...Categorized as:
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The More I See You by Lynn Kurland
A wish upon a star transports the luckless-in-love Jessica Blakely back in time to the thirteenth century. But her desire for a fair and gallant knight yields the fearsome Richard De Galtres. And it will take her tender touch--and stubborn will--to pierce his armor-clad heart..Categorized as:
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A Forbidden Temptation by Donna Grant
Salute! As one of the youngest men ever to have the title of general in ancient Rome's great army, fame and fortune were my bedmates. I was chosen by the Fae for my mastery of any weapon. Though the Shields like to claim they are stronger because of my skills, I know I am only alive today because the Fae found me before my demons could put an end to my life... -
Tormod : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter
When a modern day archaeologist lands in medieval Scotland, she leaves behind the one thing that might truly help—her memory. But Jema McShane doesn’t make the trip alone. Her twin brother Gavin falls through time with her. Separated immediately, Gavin must fend for himself. But Jema lands in the powerful arms of the only Viking member of the McDonnel clan, Tormod...Categorized as:
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A Time of Omens by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 31 ratings“This grand saga is by a wide margin the best Celtic fantasy around.”— Chicago Sun-Times In Deverry the volatile history of humanity continues as a dashing young king journeys to his throne in disguise, fulfilling an ancient prophecy... -
Taran : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter
What if your entire life had been a lie? When Rowan Thomas was dragged into 14th century Scotland, she knew her old life was gone. But the more she learns of her druid nature, the more she questions what she knew—about her sister, herself, and her all-consuming attraction to Taran Skaraven. The Skaraven Horse Master has always been a man of few words... -
Ruadri : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter
Among a band of brothers, nothing is so despised as a spy. Ruadri Skaraven lives two lives. In one he serves as the healer of his clan, trusted like no other with their well-being. But in the other he serves the enigmatic druids because, secretly, he is also druid-kind. Though he’s lived with the shame for years, it is only when another healer sees into his heart that his two lives collide... -
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Kanyth : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter
Can a druidess with the power of visions be blind to love? Weapons Master Kanyth Skaraven has always found favor with the ladies, until he meets Perrin Thomas. Though the fairy-like druid descendant seemed fated for him, he finds himself torn in two directions. His unique power with the forge is something he must keep under tight control—a control that slips when Perrin is near...Categorized as:
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Cadeyrn by Hazel Hunter
A woman from the present day will do anything to escape the ordeal of medieval Scotland. But will she betray the man she loves? Lily Stover can no longer cope. Nothing in her previous life as a chef could have prepared her for her grim new reality. Starvation, beatings, and daily terror are her routines. The only flicker of hope is the memory of the massive warrior who once fought to free her... -
Grab the Bull by the Horns by Sam Hall
I’m a total ancient history nerd and I’m about to get up close and personal with creatures I’d assumed were figments of our imagination.When a strange man gives me a chai latte the like I’ve never tasted before, somehow, I’m stumbling through a rift in reality, straight into the arms of three very big, very muscular minotaurs.Yeah, you read that right, minotaurs... -
Lachlan by Hazel Hunter
In a place she doesn’t belong, in a time that is not her own, a shattered woman risks everything for the one thing she’s never had—love. When Kinley Chandler abruptly lands in medieval Scotland, there isn’t much she’s leaving behind. With her body shattered and her military career over, Kinley has resigned herself to death. But in the past, all that changes...Categorized as:
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A Highlander of Her Own by Melissa Mayhue
TEXAS, PRESENT DAY. Ellie Denton's world has spiraled out of control. A strange new birthmark, animals talking to her, and her mother's ex-husband laying claim to the family ranch have her thinking life can't get more complicated. But Ellie doesn't know the birthmark's connection to her Faerie ancestors. Complicated takes on a whole new meaning with her innocent wish to find her true love... -
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... -
Mael by Hazel Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen an Englishwoman lands in medieval Scotland, quite literally on a massive highlander, she demands some answers. Rosealise Dashlock is not messing about. In her no-nonsense way, she wants to know the name of this Scottish warrior, why they share the same tattoos, and what mysterious force immediately draws her to him... -
The Orc's Auctioned Mate by Veronika Kane
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the huge, terrifying orc bought me, I thought my life was over. But could it be just the beginning?On the midwinter full moon, I am dragged by bandits from the only home I know and stood on a chair in a tavern under the gazes of desperate men bidding on my innocence. But then the shadowy figure in the corner calls out the winning offer, and I realize he is like no one I’ve ever seen before...Categorized as:
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Brennus : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter
An ancient highlander who’s never been allowed to love. A modern woman who keeps men at arm’s length. Can their passion overcome their pasts? Althea Jarden’s botanical fieldwork keeps her happily busy, but it has kept her from relationships as well—by design. Because deep passions can overwhelm her, she concluded long ago that a conventional life was not for her...Categorized as:
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Bhaltair's Pledge by Stella Knight
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratings...Categorized as:
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Wolfsbane by N.J. Layouni
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLosing the twenty-first century was bad enough, but Martha Bigalow's situation is about to become a whole lot worse. Only days after her marriage to Vadim—a handsome outlaw stalked by grim shadows of the past—Martha is captured by his arch nemesis, the evil Earl of Edgeway...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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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... -
Catch Me by Reese Rivers
How do you survive time travel to 17th century France…while wearing a bathrobe…with nothing but a chap-stick and an iPhone? How do you avoid being burnt at the stake as a witch for possessing that ‘magical’ evil iPhone?Start by being rescued by 4 hot AF men dipped in sexy sauce. Accept that vampires and wolf shifters are real and then make peace with the fact that you can have them all... -
Highlander Warrior by Rebecca Preston
Flung back in time by a terrible car accident, Cora must find her destiny in the wild Scottish Highlands — and escape the murderous plot that ended the life of her ancestor before it’s too late. Cora Wilcox has been trapped in a maelstrom of depression since the disappearance of her dear friend Audrina... -
Rescued By The Highlander by Rebecca Preston
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThrust back in time to 16th century Scotland, Anna finds herself embroiled in a vicious witch hunt and growing attraction for Laird Donal… Anna Clarke has never had any problem defending herself, but her martial arts expertise can’t stop the fae from pulling her from modern times back to a festering state of unrest in the Scottish Highlands around Loch Ness... -
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...Categorized as:
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The Brush of Black Wings by Grace Draven
During a foray into the woods of Neith, Martise stumbles upon a ruined temple and reawakens not only a power she thought lost, but also something far more malevolent. An ancient darkness, imprisoned in an eternal cage, sees a chance at freedom in a woman once held in bondage... -
Lord of The Isles by Debbie Mazzuca
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter traveling to Scotland on business, the bed of a highland laird is the last place Ali Graham expected to wake up. But there's no mistaking the irresistibly masculine Scottish Highlander whose chamber she's accidentally infiltrated--or the severe wound he's suffered in battle. As a doctor, Ali knows how to heal his injury, how to nurse his body back to health... -
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Hearts Across Time by Sherry Ewing
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBestselling author Sherry Ewing presents this special edition novel combining Katherine and Riorden’s complete story from For All of Ever and Only For You in Hearts Across Time: The Knights of Berwyck, A Quest Through Time Novel (Books One & Two)...Categorized as:
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Quinn by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA desperate American lass flees from a hit man...into the arms of a 15th century Highlander. Jules escapes her security detail and goes to Scotland to claim a fortune that should be hers. With a hit man on her tail, however, she must run again. Only this time, she runs into the past where a shooter is not the only danger. Quinn is running out of time...Categorized as:
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Echo of Roses by Paula Quinn
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWas she ready to explore the heart of a warrior? Welcome to book 1 in the exciting new series, Echoes in Time, from New York Times Best Selling author Paula Quinn.After receiving a dragon brooch from a distant great aunt, twenty-first century historian Kestrel Lancaster finds herself in fifteenth century England. Smack in the middle of a war...Categorized as:
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Heart of a Wolf by C.J. Ravenna
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow to get over a breakup:1: Go to Iceland2: Get sent back in time3: Get abducted by a hot, moody Viking werewolfThe tour guides sure didn’t prepare me for this…KieranAfter my boyfriend cheats, my best friend spirits me away to Reykjavik for a scenic getaway. I think this may be just the escape I need to get over the jerk...Categorized as:
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My Highland Lover - A Scottish Historical Time Travel Romance by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe jumps back through time to prove a point—not to lose her heart.As the proprietor of a homeopathic store in rural Kentucky, modern day Trulie Sinclair knows her neighbors think she is strange—but they have no idea how different she really is. Trulie was born in thirteenth-century Scotland to a gifted bloodline of time travelers...Categorized as:
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Wake the Gods by Elisha Kemp
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEven after visiting the Oracle, Adrienne still can’t quite believe the prophesy. But whether she believes it or not, there is no denying the strange power building within her, or the bond forming between her and her men. Now, after making her daring escape from Knossos, Adrienne’s enemies have only grown more dangerous, and everything she has come to love is at risk... -
Ironheart: Anselm's Tale by N.J. Layouni
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fight for Edgeway is over. But, for many, the greatest battle has only just begun... Anselm is gravely wounded. Perhaps mortally so. Lost within his fevered dreams, he journeys back to the long-ago summers of his youth, to a time when the bonds of family and friendship had still been unbroken...Categorized as:
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Gaspar by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA trouble-making Scottish lass catches the attention of the most dangerous man in Venice.(Previously published as Collecting Isobelle.) Isobelle's soft heart and penchant for trouble has delivered her to the shores of Venice, and to the attention of God's Dragon, a man whose responsibilities include trying witches...Categorized as:
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날것 : 공작가의 하녀로 빙의했습니다 1 by Aloha, 주아리
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 24 ratings저주에 걸려 불행한 유년시절을 보낸 것도 모자라, 여주인공의 선택을 받지 못하고 비참한 최후를 맞이하는 비운의 서브남주, 리안드로 벨라비티. 아픔뿐이던 그의 일생이, 어느 날 갑자기 나타난 하녀, 이벨리나에 의해 조금씩 변해 가는 이야기를 담은 만화 『날것 : 공작가의 하녀로 빙의했습니다』단행본 1권이 출간되었다.동명의 소설 원작을 로하 작가의 아름다운 작화로 그려 낸 이 작품은 2019년 카카오페이지에서 연재를 시작한 이후 현재까지 100만 명 이상 독자들에게 꾸준히 사랑받고 있다. 『날것』1권은 스크롤 원고 이전의 작가 오리지널 연출본으로, 로하 작가의 아기자기하고 따뜻한 그림을 만끽할 수 있다.『날것』은 가장 존재감 없고 불행하게 묘사된 엑스트라와 서브남주, 두 사람의 이야기이다...Categorized as:
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Ross: Time Travel Romance by L.L. Muir
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 13 ratings(*This book was previous published as Going Back for Romeo.) He's looking for a fine, brave woman... Laird Ross has weathered painful betrayals before, but Fate is not finished with him. Not only has the fairy foretold come to expose his secrets and destroy his clan, she might just destroy his heart as well. Jillian agrees to be the travel companion to a couple of aging sisters...Categorized as:
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Until Forever by Johanna Lindsey
From the shadows of the past. Prim and beautiful professor Roseleen White clutches her new prized profession - a thousand-year-old Scandinavian sword. And suddenly, a dream stands before her: a magnificent Viking warrior sworn to satisfy Roseleen's every desire. Until forever. Accursed for untold centuries, mighty Thorn is now enslaved to a woman...Categorized as:
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The Yandere Came During the Night by Feng Liu Shu Dai, 風流書呆
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTwo families’ children were switched at birth. One of the families is a household that does business, and the other is a household of a marquis. There is a vast difference in status.Unfortunately, Yu Xiang transmigrated as a person that was originally from a business household and was brought up in marquis’s residence... -
The Laird by Sandy Blair
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA multiple award-winning paranormal time travel fiction set in medieval Scotland, The Laird contains alpha male Highlanders, ghosts, action, suspense, humor, drama, history and romance. Cursed on his death bed centuries ago, the laird of Castle Blackstone, Duncan MacDougall, wanders the echoing halls of his island-bound home as a ghost... -
Highlander Found: A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Rebecca Preston
Thrown back in time to fulfill the promise of a dying woman, Audrina must find her destiny in the wild Scottish Highlands — and discover the man that fate chose for her hundreds of years ago...Categorized as:
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Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue
SCOTLAND, 1272. Connor MacKiernan, a descendant of the Fae Prince, is a warrior who lives only for honor and duty. Though he's vowed never to marry, that's exactly what he must do to save his sister. Enter a little Faerie magic, and the search for a bride is on. DENVER, 2007...Categorized as:
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