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The Chieftain by Margaret Mallory
Four fearless warriors return to the Highlands to claim their lands and legacies. But all their trials on the battlefield can't prepare them for their greatest challenge yet: winning the hearts of four willful Scottish beauties. A Warrior's Heart. Connor, chieftain of the MacDonalds of Sleat, holds the fate of his people in his hands...Categorized as:
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![Penance for the Dead by Cara Devlin]()
Penance for the Dead by Cara Devlin
Old scandals and destructive truths are exposed when a woman from Hugh Marsden’s past is murdered in cold blood. Principal Bow Street Officer Hugh Marsden is used to living in the shadow of disgrace. First, as the illegitimate son of the late Viscount Neatham, and second, as the man who permanently maimed his half-brother in a duel six years ago...Categorized as:
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![The Making of a Highlander by Elisa Braden]()
The Making of a Highlander by Elisa Braden
In Elisa Braden's enchanting new Midnight in Scotland series, the unlikeliest matches generate the greatest heat. All it takes is a spark of Highland magic. "Make me a lady, and I'll make ye a Highlander. " –Mad Annie Tulloch, Scottish lass. "Challenge accepted. " –John Huxley, English gentleman. No lady can tempt him more than the next shore...Categorized as:
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![Dark Irish: An O'Brien Novella by Stacey Reynolds]()
Dark Irish: An O'Brien Novella by Stacey Reynolds
With the arrival of autumn comes peace at last for the O’Brien family. Or does it? The fall brings with it a small girl’s visions, an incoming storm, and a season for revelations. Finn Murphy is the luckiest of men. Married to the fierce and beautiful O’Brien sister, his devotion to Brigid and his children is unwavering. In his own family tree, he’s the rare breed...Categorized as:
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![Silence of Deceit by Cara Devlin]()
Silence of Deceit by Cara Devlin
Secrets and lies simmer to the surface in the third riveting Bow Street Duchess mystery. For years, the Duchess of Fournier has buried a shameful secret connected to her remarkable, if bizarre, ability. While Audrey’s gift has helped her solve cases alongside the captivating Bow Street officer Hugh Marsden, she longs to forget her previous committal to an insane asylum...Categorized as:
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![Death at Fournier Downs by Cara Devlin]()
Death at Fournier Downs by Cara Devlin
After a murder scandal nearly sent her husband to the gallows, Audrey, the Duchess of Fournier, has retreated to the countryside to distance herself from gossip—and from the Bow Street officer who proved as irritating as he was intriguing...Categorized as:
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![On the Wings of Cinders by Bree Wolf]()
On the Wings of Cinders by Bree Wolf
From USA Today bestselling and HOLT Medallion winning author BREE WOLF comes an epic love story that spans across an entire series. Ensure that you have a good cup of tea, something to nibble on and perhaps a box of tissues at hand before you dive into the final installment of this slow-burn Regency romance full of enchanting moments between Sarah and Keir, the little wisp and her highlander...Categorized as:
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![A Haunting at Havenwood by Sally Britton]()
A Haunting at Havenwood by Sally Britton
Nothing will keep Louisa from her great-aunt's fortune. Except perhaps a phantom who turns out to be a most eligible bachelor. Although Louisa Banner insists she is not the least bit superstitious, she cannot help her misgivings when her family announces she must spend October with her great aunt in a rundown Welsh castle riddled with tales of ghosts...Categorized as:
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![The Hellion Bride by Catherine Coulter]()
The Hellion Bride by Catherine Coulter
Ryder Sherbrooke is a fun-loving rake with a secret. When he travels to Jamaica to solve the mystery of the supernatural goings-on at the Sherbrooke sugar plantation, he finds another mystery as well --- a sophisticated nineteen-year-old girl, Sophia Stanton-Greville, who wants to bed him. And not, he believes, because she is simply enthralled with his handsome self or his boundless charm...Categorized as:
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![Night of the Phantom by Anne Stuart]()
Night of the Phantom by Anne Stuart
The Night Was His. Between dawn and dusk, Ethan Winslowe's weird mansion was as still as a crypt. Beneath its maze of gloomy corridors, its owner slept far from reach of the sun. As night fell, and fears and phantasms rose to haunt her, Megan Carey was led down to his underground lair—to dine with a phantom she never saw, who remained a dark shape hidden among shadows... -
![It Started in Budapest: Romance on the Orient Express by Julie Daines]()
It Started in Budapest: Romance on the Orient Express by Julie Daines
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMolly Cooper is haunted by one simple fact: it is her fault her twin brother, Matthew, has spent his life trapped in a frail body while she has thrived. Deep in her heart, she knows he can’t hold on much longer . . . In her desperation to save her brother, Molly finds inspiration in an unlikely source: the newly published novel Dracula... -
![Lana and the Laird by Sabrina York]()
Lana and the Laird by Sabrina York
LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD. Lachlan Sinclair cannot escape his accursed heritage in his Highlands homeland. Somewhat resigned to the fate that destroyed his ancestors, he is prepared to live his life without an heir, without a wife―without love...Categorized as:
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![Two Secrets to Surrender by Grace Callaway]()
Two Secrets to Surrender by Grace Callaway
From USA Today Bestseller Grace Callaway comes a steamy enemies-to-lovers historical romance with a secret identity, a cozy village that might be cursed, and a love worth fighting for! The only thing hotter than their animosity is their attraction. Lady Gigi Harrington has a plan: save her sleepy village from ruin and prove she's more than just a pretty debutante...Categorized as:
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![The Sherbrooke Bride by Catherine Coulter]()
The Sherbrooke Bride by Catherine Coulter
Douglas Sherbrooke, Earl of Northcliffe, is a man besieged. He must have an heir. Thus, he must first provide himself with the requisite bride. Alexandra Chambers, youngest daughter of the Duke of Beresford, has loved Douglas Sherbrooke since she was fifteen. Unfortunately, it is her sister, the incomparable Melissande, he wishes to wed...Categorized as:
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![One Night With A Viking by Mariah Stone]()
One Night With A Viking by Mariah Stone
She's settling for second best. He'll take what he wants. Can a cautious modern woman find true love with a raging alpha Viking? Rebecca knows she’s not in love. But after her abusive and chaotic upbringing, marrying for stability doesn’t sound half bad. Unfortunately, she might not make it to the church on time after she tumbles hundreds of years into the past and into the arms of a beefy Viking... -
![To Swoon and to Spar by Martha Waters]()
To Swoon and to Spar by Martha Waters
The Regency Vows series returns with this story about a viscount and his irascible new wife who hopes to chase her husband from their shared home so that she can finally get some peace and quiet—only to find that his company is not as onerous as she thought. Viscount Penvale has been working for years to buy back his ancestral home, Trethwick Abbey, from his estranged uncle... -
![My Lady, My Lord by Katharine Ashe]()
My Lady, My Lord by Katharine Ashe
Book #1 in a new series of historical romances. .. with a twist. The Bluestocking. Lady Corinna Mowbray has three passions: excellent books, intelligent conversation, and disdaining the libertine Earl of Chance. The Rake. Lord Ian Chance has three pleasures: beautiful women, fast horses, and tormenting high-and-mighty Corinna Mowbray... -
![Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 4 by SUOL, Gwon Gyeoeul]()
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 4 by SUOL, Gwon Gyeoeul
“When I’m with you, there’s truly never a dull moment. ”. The Hunt is on! Penelope heads off to the small-game area in hopes of finding a present for Eckles…only to run into a hostile bear! Armed with desperation and a crossbow, Penelope holds it off, until Callisto unexpectedly comes to her rescue...Categorized as:
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![The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 6 by Beth Brower]()
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 6 by Beth Brower
There is bedlam, and there is delightful bedlam. This afternoon touched on the second, much to my pleasure. The Year is 1884 and Emma M. Lion has, at long last, gained her majority. Entering a golden age of friendship with Pierce, Islington, and Hawkes, Emma is confident she will manage whatever comes her way...Categorized as:
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![The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 5 by Beth Brower]()
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 5 by Beth Brower
I took Treasure Island to church with me as a talisman. “What a lovely bible,” Mrs. Tribly said. “Isn’t it just? ” I replied, hoping she would not ask me to read a favorite verse aloud. I do not believe the psalmist wrote,Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest,Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum. The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighbourhood of St. Crispian’s...Categorized as:
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![The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 4 by Beth Brower]()
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 4 by Beth Brower
"It all began very innocently. Truly. ". The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian’s. But Emma’s plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian’s. Emma M...Categorized as:
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![The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 3 by Beth Brower]()
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 3 by Beth Brower
"It has been a day ordained by the fates, for how else could one explain the wholly cursed chain of events? " The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London Neighbourhood of St. Crispian's. But Emma's plan for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian's. Emma M...Categorized as:
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![The Road of Bones by Demi Winters]()
The Road of Bones by Demi Winters
A woman on the run. A crew of Viking mercenaries. A forbidden romance. And the secret which could destroy them all. Silla Nordvig is running for her life. The Queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her... -
![The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 2 by Beth Brower]()
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 2 by Beth Brower
“I was sitting at my desk reading, with a cup of tea, my windows flung open, when I heard The Tenant enter his garret, just on the other side of the wall from myself. ”. The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighbourhood of St. Crispian’s...Categorized as:
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![わたしの幸せな結婚 2 [Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon 2] (My Happy Marriage (Manga) #2) by Akumi Agitogi, 顎木あくみ]()
わたしの幸せな結婚 2 [Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon 2] (My Happy Marriage (Manga) #2) by Akumi Agitogi, 顎木あくみ
はじめて知った、人の“やさしさ”…。異能の家系に生まれながら、その能力を受け継がなかった娘、斎森美世。親にも愛されず、誰にも必要とされない彼女は、冷酷無慈悲と噂される、同じ異能を持つ家系の久堂家に嫁ぐことに。贅沢からは程遠い、名家の令嬢らしからぬ美世の様子に、当主の久堂清霞は興味を惹かれ、やがて美世を大切に想うようになる。けれど、異能の才のない美世は、嫁としての資格がなくて…。和風ファンタジー×嫁入り。奇跡のシンデレラストーリー。. -
![From Far Away, Vol. 01 by Kyoko Hikawa, Trina Robbins]()
From Far Away, Vol. 01 by Kyoko Hikawa, Trina Robbins
On her way home from school one day, Noriko is unexpectedly plunged into a strange and extraordinary fantasy world. Her troubles compound exponentially when she is rescued and befriended by a handsome Young man by the name of Izark. He may be brave and courageous, but inside Izark lurks the darkest evil imaginable... -
![Enchantra by Kaylie Smith]()
Enchantra by Kaylie Smith
Return to the world of USA Today bestselling BookTok favorite Phantasma in this spicy, stand-alone romantasy, where seven immortal siblings are trapped in a deadly game of hide and seek . . . until one mortal woman changes the rules. The print edition includes custom silver foiling on the cover. Welcome to Enchantra. There’s only one rule: Never, ever trust your heart... -
![Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning]()
Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
A laird trapped between centuries. .. Enchanted by a powerful spell, Highland laird Drustan MacKeltar slumbered for nearly five centuries hidden deep in a cave, until an unlikely savior awakened him. The enticing lass who dressed and spoke like no woman he’d ever known was from his distant future, where crumbled ruins were all that remained of his vanished world...Categorized as:
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![Murder at the Seven Dials by Cara Devlin]()
Murder at the Seven Dials by Cara Devlin
A murdered opera singer. A duke drenched in her blood. For Bow Street Officer Hugh Marsden, the brutal killing is a straightforward case. Ever since his exile from polite society, the chance to arrest a high and mighty peer of the realm has never presented itself. Hugh won’t snub the opportunity now...Categorized as:
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![An Imperfect Gentleman by Wendy Vella]()
An Imperfect Gentleman by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRuined in the eyes of society, and removed from the only world they’d ever known, the Nightingale siblings vow never to be victims again. They will build their new life on what they’d once ignored. Being a clairvoyant is an excellent survival skill. A power he vows will not control him…. After society turned its back on the Nightingales, Alexander knew it was time to face what he’d always denied...
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