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A Time Of End by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Executioner Knights are back! Alexander de Sherrington seeks to marry a daughter of the great Christopher de Lohr (Rise of the Defender). But not if King John has anything to say about it! Alexander de Sherrington, the man affectionately referred to as ‘Sherry’ by his friends, is off on the greatest adventure of his life… and his target is Lady Christin de Lohr... -
The Charlatan by D.K. Hamlin, Hyperion Knight
INTRODUCING A TIMELESS MASTERPIECENow appearing for the first time in English, The Charlatan, a tale of high drama, forbidden love, medicine, and mystery, was the masterpiece of Polish novelist Tadeusz Dolega-Mostowicz.Set in 1930s Warsaw, an era of prosperity and aristocracy, renowned heart surgeon Rafal Wolf suffers a heartbreak that culminates in severe memory loss... -
Ghost in the Garden by Mary Lancaster
Partners in crime… but not in love?Silver & Grey take on their first official inquiry, when Mrs. Angela Lambert hires Constance and Solomon to discover the truth about the ghost haunting her garden... -
Two Dragons by Octavia Randolph
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTwo DragonsDragons are said to guard treasure with their lives...Ceric, beset with madness from the trauma of the losses he has suffered, wanders the forests of Kilton. An urgent need to stave off the hunger of his folk calls his younger brother Edwin, Lord of Kilton, to the Kingdom of Mercia, and though he fulfils his mission, finds the greater prize he sought out of reach... -
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Water Borne by Octavia Randolph
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWater Book Ten of The Circle of Ceridwen SagaIt is water Dwynwen lifted in her cup of silver. Water, too, the Lady Luned uses in her scrying bowl. And it is over water one must travel to resolve an old conflict.Set high upon its seaside cliff, the hall of Kilton is racked by inner turmoil. Ceric, on the margin of sanity, finds strength and even bliss returning to him... -
Lady's Well by L.J. Ross
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsTHERE'S SOMETHING IN THE WATER...When the ancient waters of Lady’s Well in the rural village of Holystone begin to run red, it seems to be a nasty Hallowe’en prank and nothing more. But things take a sinister turn when the entire village suffers severe poisoning, and one old man turns up dead... -
The Leviathan: The Blackchurch Guild: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWelcome to Book One in the exciting and diverse new series, The Blackchurch Guild: The Shadow Knights.Medieval England’s most elite training guild.The Blackchurch Guild is an elite knight training school. Men, and even women, are accepted into the program if they prove themselves worthy. Different from most training arenas in England, candidates don’t have to be from wealthy families... -
The Dance Teacher of Paris by Suzanne Fortin
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 24 ratings'But how will I look after them? Where can I hide them?' She looked up at me and didn't try to stop the tears from falling. 'I'm begging you. Please, save our children.'Paris, 1942. As the Germans occupy the city she calls home, Adele Basset is determined to keep her pupils' spirits up. Their dance class offers a moment of solace in the dark days of occupation... -
For Me Fate Wove This by Octavia Randolph
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn an Angle-land riven by contesting Danes…Hrald of Four Stones has fallen in love with Dagmar, the daughter of dead King Guthrum, who once ruled all Anglia. Dagmar is beautiful and poised; very much a King's daughter. Yet she owns nothing but the jewels about her neck – and the secrets she carries with her... -
Insurrection: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAnother Guard of Six adventure as a powerful knight, with a sword known as Insurrection, faces his own demons.But will his friends be so forgiving?Epic Medieval Romance on a grand scale as sworn enemies live and love… with explosive secrets to be revealed!Kent de Poyer is part of the powerful Norman de Poyer family from Netherworld Castle... -
WolfeAx: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.81 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMagnus de Wolfe, who takes after his Viking forefathers, has his story told in a unique and powerful way. The story of a love nearly lost… but for an angel. Paternal grandson of England's greatest knight, son of the man known as Nighthawk, and grandson on his mother's side of a Norse king, Magnus de Wolfe has the blood of elite and royal warriors flowing through his veins... -
After Paris by Mary Ellen Taylor
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom the author of The Brighter the Light comes a haunting tale of hope that spans generations, intertwining the lives of three women who fight for survival in 1940s France and present-day Virginia.At twenty-five, Ruby Nevins has already endured more than most. But after two years of battling cancer, she’s warily determined to move forward... -
The Spring of the Ram by Dorothy Dunnett
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWith the bravura storytelling and pungent authenticity of detail she brought to her acclaimed Lymond Chronicles, Dorothy Dunnett, grande dame of the historical novel, presents The House of Niccolò series. The time is the 15th century, when intrepid merchants became the new knighthood of Europe... -
Method of Revenge by Cara Devlin
Murder never shocks Leonora Spencer. Violence is a fact of life in Victorian London, and most of the corpses Leo attends to inside her uncle’s city morgue are its victims... -
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The Highland Heist by Pepper Basham
Grace Storms a Scottish Castle to Save her SisterLord Astley surprises his wife with a trip to America to see her family before they end their honeymoon adventures. But just as they arrive, they find Grace's sister, Lillias, is the prime suspect in her husband's murder... -
The Splendid Hour by Kathryn Le Veque
It's Christopher de Lohr's bastard son, Peter, in a tale that could change the stars of the House of de Lohr forever...When religion and politics don't meet, it's an explosion that could tear the Executioner Knights—and England—apart forever...Peter de Lohr is the illegitimate son of the greatest knight in the realm, though he has been accepted by his father. Not only accepted—embraced... -
The Black Dragon by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.82 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGet ready for another passionate adventure from the Executioner Knights universe. It’s a battle for true love in this stunning and diverse Medieval epic set in Plantagenet England.Welcome to the world of THE BLACK DRAGON!Addax al-Kort was not born in England... -
Master of the Dawn by Kathryn Le Veque
A flashy knight with a scandalous reputation and a much-pursued heiress find themselves tangled up in an unconventional love story.But all is not as it seems.Will hidden secrets destroy everything?1195 A.D. - Sir Galen Burleson (from Guardian of Darkness) has a love ‘em and leave ‘em reputation. Enormous and powerful, he is the captain of the army at Hexham Castle... -
Lion of Steel: A Medieval Romance (Sons of de Lohr by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA powerful spinster, a lonely woman, and a hunky knight are front in center in this gripping tale of passion, meddling, betrayal, and truest of loves.It’s Douglas de Lohr’s turn to shine!As the fifth son of the Earl of Hereford and Worcester, one of the most powerful men in the realm, Douglas has his share of power and prestige also... -
WolfeLord by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s William de Wolfe’s (The Wolfe) eldest grandchild and namesake, William “Will” de Wolfe in an unconventional romance that is going to break your heart... and then put the pieces back together again.Welcome to the greatest de Wolfe Pack generation!William “Will” de Wolfe has the weight of the entire de Wolfe empire weighing on him. Perfection is key... -
BattleWolfe: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA super-star knight with a de Wolfe pedigree… and the Scottish rose who saves his life.In the turbulent lands of the English/Scottish border, their love wasn't meant to last.... but no one loves as strongly as a de Wolfe... -
The Dark Spawn by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe son of The Dark Lord joins forces with the Executioner Knights to bring you the Medieval Romance you’ve been waiting for. It’s a no-holds barred, dark and passionate romance where the rules don’t apply.Prepare to enter the Darkness...Coleby de Velt is the firstborn son of the notorious Dark Lord, Ajax de Velt... -
Lion of Hearts by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when a man has fallen for the wrong woman when the right woman comes along?Myles de Lohr is about to find out.Welcome to another epic Medieval Romance with the sons of Christopher de Lohr!As the humorless, sometimes taciturn middle de Lohr brother, Myles is all-knight, all-the-time... -
Nunnery Brides: A Medieval Romance Collection by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNever judge a bride by her habit... Nothing speaks more strongly of romance than a woman resigned to facing a life a religious servitude suddenly finding herself with a suitor… and a soulmate. Medieval Historical Romance has never been more surprising, intense, or sexy. In this four-book collection, you’ll discover the good, the very bad, and the passionate of knights and their nunnery brides... -
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WolfeBlade by Kathryn Le Veque
Andreas de Wolfe is the second-eldest de Wolfe grandchild. Son of Troy, he has inherited his father’s comely looks, his aggression, and his talent with a sword. The man is born for battle. But he is picky when it comes to women, the reason he’s not yet married. Unfortunately, when he does fall for a woman, Andreas sets himself up for a hell of a situation... and it could cost him everything... -
The Dark Conqueror by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTitan Medieval Houses go head to head in this sweeping and poignant Medieval Romance!When the House of de Lohr (Rise of the Defender) and the House of de Velt (The Dark Lord) come together through their children, anything can happen—and anything does!Cassian de Velt came to foster with Christopher de Lohr at a young age... -
The Knight's Reward by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKing. Country. Love. He can choose only one.The KnightNeill Waryn is known throughout England as the champion knight who cannot lose. His victory at the Tournament of Peace is the only one that matters to him, however, for it earns him a boon from the English king... -
The Gift of Black Isle by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTruth can be the most difficult gift to acceptRiley Cameron has watched her beloved cousins and finally her sister all find their Happily Ever Afters with the men of Clan Matheson. Now all the Matheson brothers are taken, and Riley stands alone. She’s beginning to think she might never find someone to love... -
The Lady of Clan MacKinlay by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom a renewed feud between clans comes a budding love that threatens to destroy two families. The Feud Thirty years ago, when Clan Duncraig and Clan MacKinlay’s bitter feud disrupted any semblance of peace in the region, the king of Scotland decreed a battle to the death. Each clan sent thirty of their best warriors, and with the king as their witness, Clan MacKinlay was decimated... -
Highland Heartbreaker by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA fallen hero. A jilted lass. A game of treachery they may not survive.The day Elena MacLeod’s arrow pierced Rolland MacKay’s arse, she fell in love with the ruggedly handsome Scot, despite her better judgment. After all, he was known as the Highland Heartbreaker. Given that, it should have come as no surprise when he disappeared without a trace the day before they were to be wed... -
Highlanders Never Surrender by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOn the path of vengeance, he unwillingly collided with love. No one desires retribution against their enemy more than Highlander Cormac MacLean. Yet his foe has the favor of the king and Cormac lacks irrefutable proof of the man’s nefarious deeds, so revenge must be planned with calculated care...Categorized as:
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A Hellion at the Highland Court by Celeste Barclay
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAlways a bridesmaid, never a bride…For more than a decade, Laurel Ross has been a lady-in-waiting at Robert the Bruce’s royal court, a place where money is power. Laurel is the fourth out of five daughters, and the only one unwed. While Laurel isn’t exactly a pauper, her father, the Earl of Ross, has already paid four large dowries...Categorized as:
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The Secret of Clan Duncraig by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPassion ignites in the shadow of a family secret. . .Resilient young widow Maisie has sworn off love after enduring a forced marriage. But her life takes an unexpected turn when Kieran, a fierce and enigmatic Scottish warrior, arrives at the Red Stag Inn... -
The Wolf Hunt: A fast-paced, action-packed historical fiction novel by Tim Hodkinson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you can't protect everyone, who will you save?AD 935.Einar Unnsson is destined to be great. He has already defeated the men sent to kill him by his father, Jarl Thorfinn, the 'Skull Cleaver'. Einar has a gift that makes him lethal in battle, a gift he needs now more than ever.Jarl Thorfinn is set on vengeance... -
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Highland Secrets by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe feud started with them, and one way or another, they will end it.Twelve years ago, Rhona Shaw was forced to marry the devil Duncan MacAdder instead of Royce MacRob, and hatred erupted between the Shaw and MacRob clans. Now Rhona is free, and she knows only she and Royce can end the feud—by getting married. Their previous passion flares when they meet again, but old anger is hard to dispel... -
Iron and Gold by S.J.A. Turney
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe wolves of Odin land in Italy, and the tantalising scent of gold is in the air…AD 1043. Having escaped Constantinople with their lives – barely – but not their ship, Halfdan and the wolves of Odin are now mercenaries in the Byzantine army, sailing to Apulia in Italy to help retake territory from the Normans.But cracks are beginning to show among the tight-knit wolves... -
The Highlander’s Weakness: A Medieval Historical Romance Novel by Lydia Kendall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Ye daenae understand what ye are doing to me. I have imagined this for all these weeks…”As Lady of her clan, Freya Sweeney must do what’s best for her people. And that’s a marriage of convenience…to the most dangerous, but wealthy Laird of the Highlands.Darragh, Laird of MacCramhain, has a reputation to uphold, as a dangerous and coldhearted man... -
Highland Heartbreaker by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fallen hero. A jilted lass. A game of treachery they may not survive.The day Elena MacLeod’s arrow pierced Rolland MacKay’s arse, she fell in love with the ruggedly handsome Scot, despite her better judgment. After all, he was known as the Highland Heartbreaker. Given that, it should have come as no surprise when he disappeared without a trace before they were to be wed... -
The Enemy Across the Loch by Kasey Stockton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe believes she's a selkie—she has no desire to change his mind.The loch divides the feuding clans. Ealann McEwan on one side, Miles Duncan on the other. When a chance encounter causes them to meet, a friendship is borne of necessity. But as war inches closer, they will be forced to choose: love or their families.**Book three in the Myths of Moraigh Trilogy...Categorized as:
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Plaid Attitude by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe might not have time for love, but fate has other plans…Lady Coira, eldest daughter of mad Laird Oliphant, knows she deserves more than what she has. Oh, not love and marriage—the only man whom she finds attractive is the clan’s easy-going and thus infuriating Commander—because she has no interest in a man telling her what to do... -
The Highlander’s Possession: A Steamy Medieval Historical Romance Novel by Lydia Kendall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce upon a time, a girl married the love of her life, had children, and lived happily ever after. The end.But not really. That would be Greta’s life, but fate had other plans in store. Married to a cruel man, her only joy was her son. But he was cruelly taken from her the same day her husband died. Now, Greta roams the Highlands ever since, searching for her missing child, all alone... -
Highlanders Never Forget by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the game of love, the only way to win is to risk it all.Fiercely focused Highland warrior Alexander Gordon has one goal—secure a coveted spot on the King’s Night Guard... -
The Fox by Hildie McQueen
Hiding under the calm and proper façade is a fierce warrior and protector.It is dislike at first sight between Caelan Ross and Glynis Macneil. She thinks him too stuffy and English-acting, and he thinks her too wild and without regard for propriety. The attraction that simmers beneath the surface is maddening to both of them...Categorized as:
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A Plaid Case of Loving Ye by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEnemies-to-lovers has never been so funny!Lady Nicola Oliphant is her clan’s healer…and she needs a break. After years of being at the beck and call of her mother’s (mostly imaginary) illnesses—which are getting more and more ridiculous—Nicola jumps at a chance to escape. Even if that means spending a month in a far-off convent full of accident-prone nuns who need her healing skills...Categorized as:
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River God by Wilbur Smith
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsFor Tanus, the fair-haired young lion of a warrior, the gods have decreed that he will lead Egypt's army in a bold attempt to reunite the Kingdom's shared halves... -
Escape to the Highlands by Keira Montclair
A stand-alone historical romantic suspense novelSecrets threaten to destroy them, but can they uncover the truth behind the lies?Symon MacKinnon, eldest son of the chieftain, spends his days training with his sword and his nights drinking his clan’s famous whisky. But after many peaceful years, the clan is unprepared for the attack that seems to come from all sides...Categorized as:
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Highlander Lost In The Shadows: A Steamy Scottish Medieval Historical Romance by Ann Marie Scott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan you make a man that lost his soul love you?Sorcha McPherson is the youngest of three sisters, and with them married and ruling the McPhersons, she suffocates under the pressure of the clan that is urging her to betroth.But Sorcha believes that finding love is just a childish dream and only wishes to marry a husband that will include her in decisions and treat her well... -
Highlander's Game Of Shadows: A Steamy Scottish Medieval Historical Romance by Ann Marie Scott
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Aleck Campbell decided to marry, he pictured a biddable wife, like most, not one running her own band of rebels!Fierce lass, Fennella Mcpherson, is stealing from the wealthy to provide for her people, who have been weakened by the tyrannical ruling of her brother. Laird Mcpherson is cruel, but he is also powerful, so when he offers Fennella's hand to Aleck Campbell, he accepts... -
Crouchback by Sarah Woodbury
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings**Crouchback is a medieval word derived from crossed-back and indicates participation in a Crusade** April 1284. As a newly widowed lady-in-waiting to the very pregnant Queen Eleanor of England, Catrin never expected to return to Wales again...
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