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Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 67 ratingsWith effortless grace, celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie illuminates a seminal moment in modern African history: Biafra's impassioned struggle to establish an independent republic in southeastern Nigeria during the late 1960s... -
![As Sure as the Dawn by Francine Rivers]()
As Sure as the Dawn by Francine Rivers
This classic series has inspired nearly 2 million readers. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the latest edition of this beloved series. This edition includes a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. #3 As Sure As the Dawn: Atretes. German warrior. Revered gladiator... -
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![Pride and Prejudice (Unabridged with the original watercolor illustrations by C.E. Brock): A Timeless Exploration of Love, Marriage, and Society in Regency England by Jane Austen]()
Pride and Prejudice (Unabridged with the original watercolor illustrations by C.E. Brock): A Timeless Exploration of Love, Marriage, and Society in Regency England by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 83 ratingsThis edition of "Pride and Prejudice (Unabridged with the original watercolor illustrations by C.E. Brock)" has been carefully formatted for your ebook reader with a functional table of contents. Pride and Prejudice is a novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1813...Categorized as:
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![Pride and Prejudice (with the original watercolor illustrations by C.E. Brock): An Illustrated Classic: Love, Class, and Society in Regency England by Jane Austen]()
Pride and Prejudice (with the original watercolor illustrations by C.E. Brock): An Illustrated Classic: Love, Class, and Society in Regency England by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 82 ratingsJane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' is a classic novel that explores themes of social class, love, and reputation in 19th-century England. Written in a satirical and witty style, the book offers a window into the world of the landed gentry where marriage was considered a strategic move rather than a matter of the heart. The original watercolor illustrations by C.E...Categorized as:
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![Things Past Telling by Sheila Williams]()
Things Past Telling by Sheila Williams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe author of The Secret Woman tells the story of a brave and enduring woman as indomitable as Ernest Gaines' legendary Miss Jane Pittman, in a breathtaking novel that combines the epic romance and adventure of Outlander, the sweeping drama of Roots, and the haunting historical power of Barracoon... -
![Chasing Moonlight by Raven St. Pierre]()
Chasing Moonlight by Raven St. Pierre
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBestselling author, Raven St. Pierre, returns with the third standalone in a breathtaking family saga filled with love, acceptance, and adversity. Jesse Peterson lives by the sweat of his brow and doesn’t hold back from defending his beliefs—even if that means getting dirty and breaking a few noses in the process... -
![One Wylde Knight by Kathryn Le Veque]()
One Wylde Knight by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe bigger and badder they are, the harder they fall...Dark, sultry, with a hint of fire in his blood from his Visigoth ancestors and a spark in his eye that betray his killer instincts, Thorington “Thor” de Reyne is the son of the Earl of Ashington and one of the greatest knights England has ever seen. His talent is unmatched, so much so that the king himself has demanded Thor’s service... -
![Harvest of Rubies by Tessa Afshar]()
Harvest of Rubies by Tessa Afshar
The prophet Nehemiah has a cousin who can speak several languages, keep complex accounts, write on rolls of parchment and tablets of clay, and solve mysteries. This cousin is catapulted into the center of the Persian court—working long hours, rubbing elbows with royalty, and completing high-level tasks as a scribe for the queen. Not bad, for a woman living in a man's world... -
![To Catch a Raven by Beverly Jenkins]()
To Catch a Raven by Beverly Jenkins
The newest novel in USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins’s compelling Women Who Dare series features a fearless grifter who goes undercover to reclaim the stolen Declaration of Independence.Lying and cheating may be sins to some people, but for Raven Moreaux, it is a way of life. She comes from a long line of grifters and couldn’t be prouder…Until she’s forced to help the government... -
![The Peasant King by Tessa Afshar]()
The Peasant King by Tessa Afshar
Jemmah has always thought of herself as perfectly ordinary . . . until she faces extraordinary circumstances.When her mother, the Persian king’s famous senior scribe, is kidnapped, Jemmah and her sister must sneak undetected into enemy territory to rescue her. But infiltrating their adversary’s lands proves easier than escaping them...Categorized as:
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![Stranded in Arizona by Olivia Gaines]()
Stranded in Arizona by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKevia Caplan spent her entire life as a caregiver, first to her parents and then to her spoiled baby sister. Working as a database administrator for the FBI, she came across files of the worst in human behavior. When her sister tells her she’s going to become a mail-order bride, Kevia tags along to ensure her sister’s safety...Categorized as:
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![그녀의 심청 (Her Tale of Shim Chong) #1 by 비완, Seri]()
그녀의 심청 (Her Tale of Shim Chong) #1 by 비완, Seri
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsEp 1 - 10Based on a Korean folktale, two very different women find themselves making the same wish - to leave this world behind. One is Shim Chong, a young beggar living off the kindness of others to support herself and her blind father. The other is the bride-to-be of old Chancellor Jang, sold off to him for the sake of her family... -
![An Unconditional Freedom by Alyssa Cole]()
An Unconditional Freedom by Alyssa Cole
Daniel Cumberland’s uneventful life as a freed man in Massachusetts ended the night he was kidnapped and sold into slavery. To then have his freedom restored by the very man who stole his beloved’s heart is almost too much to bear... -
![The Lord's Captive by Cecelia Mecca]()
The Lord's Captive by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Lord Sir Bryce Waryn has dreamed for years about the day when he will finally liberate his home from the Scots who killed his parents and stole his brother’s birthright. Now that day is finally upon him, only his brother has abdicated the title of lord of Bristol Manor to him. Bryce should be celebrating, but something unexpected stands in his way—the sister of the Scot who held Bristol...Categorized as:
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![A Dark And Stormy Knight by Margaux Thorne]()
A Dark And Stormy Knight by Margaux Thorne
A lady who knows who she is …A knight who knows who he needs …Lady Sibley of Wakefield has never desired a life like her sisters. Instead of enjoying conventional feminine pursuits, she spent her childhood testing her mettle with the warriors around her. Sword fighting was her preferred dance; armor was her choice of dress... -
![Flawless Deception by D.M. Mortier]()
Flawless Deception by D.M. Mortier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA lifetime of friendship…When my best friend of almost twenty years was involved in a car accident that wasn’t an accident at all, I dropped everything in my life thousands of miles away and came to his aid. Someone wanted him dead. The wreckage of his mangled custom-built Porsche and his equally broken body were testament to that... -
![Her Wicked Rogue by Scarlett Scott]()
Her Wicked Rogue by Scarlett Scott
Archer Tierney has devoted his life to becoming one of the most powerful men in London. He’s cutthroat and merciless to anyone who crosses him and ruthless in his determination to always maintain the upper hand over friends and foes alike. There’s no situation he can’t control, no battle he can’t win... -
![The Trials of Ophelia by Nicole Platania]()
The Trials of Ophelia by Nicole Platania
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Angels are calling, and so her hunt begins. After the devastation on Daminius, Ophelia threw herself into restoration to cope with her losses. Two months later, answers to an ancient curse still evade her, a queen threatens her life, and war rages in the southern mountains. Despite her scars and the loved ones lost, Ophelia knows she must move forward for her people... -
![Child Bride by Jennifer Smith Turner]()
Child Bride by Jennifer Smith Turner
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the segregated South of the mid-1900s, fourteen-year-old Nell bears witness to a world that embraces the oppression of women. She is fascinated with the prospect of being an independent person—but when she turns sixteen, she is married off and brought to the city of Boston as a bride. Nell is a shy girl who must quickly learn how to be a wife and mother... -
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The Fancy by Mercedes Keyes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe slave trader, "fancy" dealer was saving the best for last, for a special auction. However, at hearing how close he'd come to losing his mother - his priorities, his plan shifted. Dr. Quinton Thaddeus Caine had saved his mother's life - for this deed, the young surgeon deserved the best that he could give in compensation. A gift - the best - a Fancy... -
![Highlander Entangled by Jayne Castel]()
Highlander Entangled by Jayne Castel
All it takes is one careless encounter. She’s lonely, he’s reckless—it's a fatal combination. Passion and duty collide in Medieval Scotland. Maggie Munro is widowed, barren, and a burden on her resentful uncle. Still grieving the man she loved and lost, she expects to never feel passion again. But then she meets a charming warrior at a king’s council at Inverness... -
![Til Death by Emery C.F. Bryant]()
Til Death by Emery C.F. Bryant
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHudson Karlessen, one-half of the elite and covert assassin team known as “The Norwegians,” knows about safety, poise, and caution. His whole life—his whole brand—depends heavily on it. He regrets nothing and keeps to himself, never craving anything more than providing the top-notch security and intel The Norwegians have been proven to provide...Categorized as:
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![A Very Plain Young Man by Christina Dudley]()
A Very Plain Young Man by Christina Dudley
In this anticipated follow-up to THE NATURALIST, A VERY PLAIN YOUNG MAN takes up the story of Elfrida, the most beautiful of the Hapgood sisters, as well as the most practical. If she must marry eventually, she intends to choose a husband not with her eyes, nor even with her heart, but with her common sense... -
![In the Shadow of Midnight by Marsha Canham]()
In the Shadow of Midnight by Marsha Canham
IGNITED BY A TREASONOUS PLOT, A PASSION DEFYING A KING'S COMMAND. Niece to the powerful Marshal of England, Lady Ariel de Clare was as skilled with the broadsword as any knight—a fierce, headstrong beauty determined to disobey the King himself rather than marry by decree. No man would ever command her...Categorized as:
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![Heartbreak Hotel by Kenya Wright]()
Heartbreak Hotel by Kenya Wright
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is a steamy childhood friends to lovers romance set in the small beach town of Key West.___________“I would be your death wish. You should guard your heart when I’m around.”___________Yasmine’s world breaks apart when she finds her fiancé in bed with another... -
![A Hope Divided by Alyssa Cole]()
A Hope Divided by Alyssa Cole
The Civil War has turned neighbor against neighbor--but for one scientist spy and her philosopher soldier, war could bind them together . .Categorized as:
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![The Shield and Axe by M.K. Robert]()
The Shield and Axe by M.K. Robert
Since the day I was born, my whole life has been decided for me. I’m nothing but a Saxon bargaining token, a political tool for my father. The Norsemen invaded our lands and burned villages to the ground, killing men, women and children alike. My hand in marriage was an exchange for peace. However, the seemingly impossible choice of who to wed is mine to make... -
![And the Widow Wore Scarlet by Adele Clee]()
And the Widow Wore Scarlet by Adele Clee
Discover a heart-warming romance, a thrilling mystery and an exciting journey for two people who never thought to find love. Meet the first Scandalous Son and the woman who tames him in this new series by Adele Clee.A chance meeting changed everything.Damian Wycliff, the illegitimate son of the Marquis of Blackbeck—and notorious rogue—loathes most people...Categorized as:
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![Swept Up: BWWM Small Town Strangers to Lovers by Symone West]()
Swept Up: BWWM Small Town Strangers to Lovers by Symone West
Malaya Jacobs is on a long drive to calm her mind when she ends up in a rainstorm that leads to a frightening situation. Cold and barely hanging on, her cries seem hopeless until a stranger saves her.Noah Davenhill never imagined the storm would bring him a captivating woman who tugs at his restraints. A short dance with desire isn’t enough for the man who’s remained alone for years...Categorized as:
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![KIYA: Rise of a New Dynasty by Katie Hamstead]()
KIYA: Rise of a New Dynasty by Katie Hamstead
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPraise for KIYA: "I absolutely recommend this story. If you want a good read with the mix of history, love, Egypt and a smart heroine, this story is for you." ~Goodreads Review by AnaPIN Tut has grown into his position as Pharaoh, but he is a wild young man... -
![Highlander’s Wicked Prophecy by Fiona Faris]()
Highlander’s Wicked Prophecy by Fiona Faris
A child born of violence, a woman with a prophecy, and a personal vendetta that will mark their fate... Robbie MacDonald wished he was never born. His father's forceful ways tormented his very existence. Without a feeling of belonging he decides to leave the isle of Skye and pursue a future as a mercenary in the Americas...Categorized as:
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![Red Blossom in Snow by Jeannie Lin]()
Red Blossom in Snow by Jeannie Lin
The next installment of the Lotus Palace mystery series. Magistrate Li Chen and celebrated courtesan Song Yi become entangled in a murder investigation when an outsider to the Pingkang li is found strangled in a pleasure house. As they search for the truth, the secrets they uncover turn out to be their own...Categorized as:
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![Beloved Viking by Ree Thornton]()
Beloved Viking by Ree Thornton
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe shield-maiden must marry… Heir to her father’s Jarldom, Rúna Isaksson will soon ascend to replace him as leader, but first she must marry a warrior from another clan to form a powerful alliance. When her father creates a contest to determine the strongest suitor, Rúna demands to compete as well—if she wins, she can choose her own husband... -
![The Liar's Dice by Jeannie Lin]()
The Liar's Dice by Jeannie Lin
***First published in the GAMBLED AWAY: Historical romance anthology**** THE LIAR'S DICE is a novella in the Lotus Palace series, taking place after the events of The Jade Temptress. Length: ~100 pages Tang Dynasty China, 849 A.D. Lady Bai, called Wei-wei by her aristocratic family, has always been the perfectly obedient daughter--but only on the outside. Inwardly she dreams of freedom...Categorized as:
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![The Chief's Maiden by Cecelia Mecca]()
The Chief's Maiden by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Scottish chief. An English maiden. Their forbidden love threatens to destroy them both. The Chief The Scottish king gives Toren Kerr a dangerous but important mission—kill the English Warden. The man’s rumored corruption threatens to destroy the fragile peace along the border, and Toren reluctantly agrees to do his duty... -
![To Steal A Heart by K.C. Bateman, Kate Bateman]()
To Steal A Heart by K.C. Bateman, Kate Bateman
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA master spy and a beautiful thief find love and intrigue in each other’s arms. . .Forced to do the bidding of a corrupt government minister, Marianne de Bonnard agrees to plant incriminating evidence in the offices of France’s most notorious spymaster... -
![The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo by Zen Cho]()
The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo by Zen Cho
For writer Jade Yeo, the Roaring Twenties are coming in with more of a purr. She's perfectly happy making a living by churning out articles on what the well-dressed woman is wearing. But when she pillories one of London's leading literary luminaries in a scathing review, she may have made the mistake of her career. Sebastian Hardie is tall, dark and handsome--and more intrigued than annoyed... -
![Escape by Maria McKenzie]()
Escape by Maria McKenzie
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDaniel and Lori love each other, yet to live as one in 1856, they must escape from the unyielding society that imprisons them. Lori was born a slave in North Carolina, yet by chance was raised alongside Daniel in a wealthy abolitionist household. The sudden death of Daniel’s mother catapults Lori back into bondage... -
![The Devil May Care by Emma V. Leech]()
The Devil May Care by Emma V. Leech
Dishonoured and ashamed, the ton's scandalous darling, 'Beau' the Marquis of Beaumont, is forced to flee England to escape debtor's prison. After a chance encounter, it appears Miss Millicent Sparrow is his only remaining friend, however unlikely. Miss Sparrow lives up to her name... -
![The Cruel Duke's Bride: A Steamy Marriage of Convenience Regency Romance Novel by Tessa Brookman]()
The Cruel Duke's Bride: A Steamy Marriage of Convenience Regency Romance Novel by Tessa Brookman
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA Duke seeking vengeance. A Lady who threatens to expose him. One fateful kiss.Lady Amelia's childhood was ruined when her father fell victim to the notorious ‘Masked Rogue’...Categorized as:
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![The Tokaido Road by Lucia St. Clair Robson]()
The Tokaido Road by Lucia St. Clair Robson
After the execution of her father, the young and beautiful Lady Asano is in grave danger from the powerful Lord Kira. In order to save herself Asano must find Oishi, the leader of the fighting men of her clan. She believes he is three hundred miles to the southwest in the imperial city of Kyoto...Categorized as:
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![Never Less Than a Lady by Mary Jo Putney]()
Never Less Than a Lady by Mary Jo Putney
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney continues her stunning Lost Lords series with this stirring, sensual story of a rebellious nobleman drawn to a lovely widow with a shocking past. As the sole remaining heir to the Earl of Daventry, Alexander Randall knows his duty: find a wife and sire a son of his own... -
![Buttercup by Sienna Mynx]()
Buttercup by Sienna Mynx
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAin’t nothing sweeter than the forbidden. Her name is Buttercup. And he’ll kill them all before he’ll let her go... It is the 1930s, the era of Al Capone, John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, Ma Barker, and Bonnie and Clyde. When gangsters, bootleggers, bank robbers and racketeers ruled the night and the law. Amongst them, a young bank outlaw is blazing his way to infamy... -
![Nobody's Princess by Erica Ridley]()
Nobody's Princess by Erica Ridley
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA fun and feminist Regency romp from a master of the genre hailed as "a delight" by Bridgerton author Julia Quinn.Nothing happens in London without Graham Wynchester knowing. His massive collection of intelligence is invaluable to his family's mission of aiding those most in need... -
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![Passion's Bride by Jo Goodman]()
Passion's Bride by Jo Goodman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"I am your prisoner," Alexis murmured bitterly when she found herself aboard an American naval vessel. But no man could hold her prisoner for long, not even the lean, green-eyed Captain Tanner Cloud whose slow, sensuous touch aroused a fire of passion within her. Alexis had vowed to kill the man who had destroyed her family... -
![The Lord and the Scorpion by Shiree McCarver]()
The Lord and the Scorpion by Shiree McCarver
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn a time when their love is forbidden, two people will join together and find a passion unlike any other. Sauda Mauri is a trained assassin. She has been a slave and an assassin for many years and now she has a chance at a new life as a free woman if she can complete her final mission... -
![The Viscount and the Vixen: A Steamy Historical Romance by Ava Devlin]()
The Viscount and the Vixen: A Steamy Historical Romance by Ava Devlin
A Deadly Debutante Twice engaged and twice bereaved, Rose d'Aubrey is prime fodder for the gossips of London. Though she has resigned herself to a spinster's life in service of her family, she has agreed to return for one final Season, to ensure her beloved cousin has the perfect debut... -
![A Lily Among Thorns by Rose Lerner]()
A Lily Among Thorns by Rose Lerner
Honesty can be the deadliest policy of all. Lady Serena Ravenshaw is one of London’s most prosperous women, but she’s never forgotten the misery that set her on the path to success. Nor has she forgotten the drunken young gentleman who gave her the means to start her long, tortuous climb out of the gutter... -
![Circling the Sun by Paula McLain]()
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 57 ratingsBrought to Kenya from England as a child and then abandoned by her mother, Beryl Markham is raised by both her father and the native Kipsigis tribe who share his estate. Her unconventional upbringing transforms Beryl into a bold young woman with a fierce love of all things wild and an inherent understanding of nature’s delicate balance... -
![Harmony by Sienna Mynx]()
Harmony by Sienna Mynx
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIt’s the roaring 20’s and the Black Renaissance has exploded in Harlem. From Marcus Garvey, to Ethel Waters, Sugar Hill is the place to be. That’s also true for The Cotton Club’s jazz singer Harmony Jones. Her soulful voice and unique beauty draws the attention of the most ruthless Sicilian mob boss Vincenzo ‘Vinnie’ Romano...
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