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The Adventures of Charls, the Veretian Cloth Merchant by C.S. Pacat
The Adventures of Charls follows the dealings of a humble cloth merchant in the days before the royal Ascension. Set after the events of Kings Rising and The Summer Palace. -
Reign & Ruin by J.D. Evans
“All magic is beautiful,” she said, “and terrible. Do you not see the beauty in yours, or the terror in mine? You can stop a heart, and I can stop your breath. ”. She is heir to a Sultanate that once ruled the world. He is an unwanted prince with the power to destroy. She is order and intellect, a woman fit to rule in a man's place... -
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When We Were Dancing by Auryn Hadley
They called her the Gladiator Queen, the first female heir to the throne of Norihame. Leyli never wanted this, but her cousin's scheming left no other option. He'd killed her brother, trying to claim the throne for himself, and sold her off to be a gladiator, hoping to get rid of her. It didn't work... -
When We Were Crowned by Auryn Hadley
Long Live the Gladiator Queen! With the crown safely on Leyli's head, her problems should've been over. Her country is safe. Her family is together. What more could a new Queen ask for? Unfortunately, spending her mornings purging her stomach isn't it. Evidently, not even the Queen of Norihame is immune to morning sickness... -
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Fantasy of Flight by Kelly St. Clare
My veil is gone and I need it back. Stuck in the lethal Outer Rings of Glacium, I must fight to survive while keeping my true identity the gravest of secrets. Only then can I continue the search for Prince Kedrick's murderer and navigate my way back to King Jovan's castle. No one can discover I'm the Tatuma of Osolis - the princess of their enemy world. . -
The Daring Debutante by Tracy Sumner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"A delicious mix of grumpy/sunshine, childhood-friends-to-lovers, and forbidden desire—this book sizzles from the first page! " — ★★★★★ Amazon Review, M. Lawson. Welcome to the next generation in the Duchess Society! Nigel Streeter has everything a man in 1840s London could want—wealth, power, and the armor of indifference... -
Pet by C.S. Pacat
Pet follows the rise of Ancel at the poisonous court of Vere. Set during the events of Captive Prince. -
Heir of Hope by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat would you sacrifice to save mankind? The great city of Thyra has fallen and shadows spread across the land. Rowen Mar, the last Truthsayer, is taken before the Shadonae. But the Shadonae are not who she thought they were, and now they want to claim her as their own. Caleb Tala, former assassin and prince, is now a Guardian of mankind... -
A Court of Betrayal by Anne O'Brien
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR. .. The Welsh Marches, 1301. Strong-willed heiress Joan de Geneville is married to Richard Mortimer, Earl of March, at just fifteen years old. Soon Joan finds herself swept up in a world of treacherous court politics and dangerous secrets as her husband deposes Edward II and rules England alongside Queen Isabella... -
Song of Silk and Scars by Violet Froste
Naria just wants to be free. Trapped in the palace, she would rather die than become a courtesan, but she refuses to be a slave all her life either. Ivan is the greatest warrior in Karscha. He is ruthless and used to absolute obedience. Nothing and nobody can call his power to account. So when Ivan is sent to a mission to an enemy kingdom, he expects everything to go exactly according to his plan...Categorized as:
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This Rotting Heart by Celeste Baxendell
A princess without a heart. A dying land. A king who will do anything to save his people, even force an alchemist to marry him. Princess Hellebore loves nothing more than she loves decay. It is her specialty as an alchemist, and she expects her skill will serve her well when she one day takes her aunt’s position and becomes her brother’s alchemist...Categorized as:
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How to Turn a Frog into a Prince by Bree Wolf
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA barefoot maiden. A painfully proper gentleman. And a friendship most unexpected. After losing her entire family to a horrible sickness, Miss Charlaine Palmer leaves Jamaica and crosses an ocean, hoping for a new beginning in England. Unfortunately, her raven-black hair and olive skin immediately mark her as an outsider, eyed suspiciously by the English ton...Categorized as:
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Wildwood Larkwing by Shari L. Tapscott
This is a previously-published edition - ASIN: B072MRYC3W. “Till death do us part” might come sooner than Lucia imagined. After living her entire life on the outside looking in, Lucia has finally ventured into the world of Kalae’s nobility...Categorized as:
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The Lochlann Deception: Complete Series by Robin D. Mahle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe needed an escape. He needed. her. . Galina has been looking for a way out. So when she has the chance to break free of her kingdom and the man who wants to own her, she has no choice but to see it through. Even if it means collecting on a life debt from the worst decision she’s ever made. Davin’s mistakes are catching up to him... -
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The Majestic Impostor by Tanya Bird
A relentless love. An impossible choice. Companions are the kingdom’s most beautiful and educated women—possessions of Syrasan’s royal men. Aldara has left the Companion life behind her. Having returned south to her family, she thought all ties to her prince severed. She was wrong. Now she has a secret—one she must keep in order to protect the people she loves...Categorized as:
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Fate's Dangerous Fortune by Nicola Victory
The Witcher clashes with the Shire in this sexy strangers-to-lovers romantasy about a broody monster hunter and the charming innkeeper he’s duty-bound to protect, tempted to love, and destined to kill. He’s Fated to kill her; she’s going to fall for him anyway...Categorized as:
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Songbird of the Sorrows by Braidee Otto
Ask no questions. Obey your orders. Respect your masters. But most of all…Love no one. Born without breath, Aella’s life began with a solemn promise etched in fate. Ousted from the Palace of Sorrows and gifted to the Aviary at a young age, she was shaped to fit the mold they made for her. Spy. Thief. Princess. Songbird... -
Defender of Walls by Tanya Bird
Keep her inside. Keep her alive. Blake Suttone has a stomach full of grief and no food. A decade of famine has taken its toll on the splintered kingdom, but it is the merchants who suffer most. A wall stands between the hungry and the food, and the kingdom’s defenders stand guard atop it. Desperate times lead to desperate acts, and Blake will do whatever is necessary to ensure her family survives... -
Silence: Little Mermaid Retold by Demelza Carlton
A little mermaid. A prince to save. Only silence can break the spell. Once upon a time. .. The mermaid Margareta saved Prince Erik from a shipwreck. Wanting to see the prince again, Margareta strikes a bargain with the Master of Beacon Isle. If she saves his sons from a terrible curse, he will reunite her with Prince Erik. All she has to do is stay silent until the curse is broken... -
Echo in Onyx by Sharon Shinn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Murder and a Masquerade. Brianna loves her new job as maid to Lady Marguerite. Like many high nobles, Marguerite is attended by echoes, silent creatures who look exactly like her and move in perfect synchronicity. News soon comes that Marguerite has been invited to the royal city as a potential bride for the crown prince...Categorized as:
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참아주세요, 대공 1 [Cham-ajuseyo, Daegong 1] (Finding Camellia (Novel) #1) by Soye Jin, 진소예
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratings키에런 소후작의 모조품. 베일 후작 부인의 실패작. 루버의 부랑아. 그 모든 것이 그녀. 아니, 그를 칭하는 말이었다. 적어도 클로드 델 이하르를 만나기 전까지는. 클로드는 잠든 카닐리언을 고요하게 응시했다. 머리카락과 같은 금색 속눈썹이 하얀 얼굴에 연한 그림자를 만든다. 제아무리 야외 활동을 싫어한다 해도, 지나치게 하얗고 가늘다. 목엔 변성기의 상징도 도드라지지 않았으며, 무엇보다 사내들의 땀 냄새와는 질적으로 다른 향기가 났다. 후작저 곳곳에 피어난 라벤더 향일까? 아니면 강가에 흐드러지게 핀 양귀비의 향기일까. 향을 더 음미하듯 고개 숙인 그의 코끝에 닿은 보드라운 뺨. 카닐리언이 내뱉은 가는 숨결이 그의 관자놀이를 간질인다. 덩달아 맥박이 빠르게 뛰어대기 시작했다... -
Deceived and Other Tales by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFive stories of men and the secrets and lies that shape their lives…. Deceived – The hatred between Prince Benedict and his secretary Rae is well-known, and the source of much gossip at court. Each one too stubborn to walk away, determined to make the other one the first to break, they spend their days fighting or ruthlessly ignoring one another...Categorized as:
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절벽에 뜬 달 [Jeolbyeog'e Ddeun Dal] by Minye Hyeon, 현민예
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratings왕위에서 끌어내려져, 초라한 섬의 절벽 끝자락으로 쫓겨난 남자. 나는 감히 그와 사랑에 빠지려 했다. 가난한 섬의 병든 아비를 대신하여 역을 서는 여자, 삼월. 왕위에서 끌어내려져, 초라한 섬의 절벽 끝자락으로 쫓겨난 남자, 환. 어떤 이들은 그가 친모와 간음을 하고, 수백의 처녀를 겁탈했다고 하지만,. "얘, 아가. 우리 서로 이름을 지어주지 않으련? ". 내 눈앞의 그는 그저 외롭고 자상한 한 남자일 뿐이었다. 그러니 감히, 어떻게 그 남자를 사랑하지 않을 수 있었을까. -
Highlander Sworn by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLetting her instincts rule could mean her ruin. A prisoner, a clan-chief’s daughter, and an impossible love. Beautiful yet flighty, Eilidh Munro has caught a chieftain’s eye—but it’s not him she wants. Instead, she longs for the enigmatic Gunn hostage, who works the fields by day and is locked away in the dungeons beneath her keep at night...Categorized as:
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Destiny Redeemed by Vanessa Rhoswen
The game has changed, but the stakes remain deadly. .. Lady Ilyana D'Arcane thought she could outmaneuver fate, but the past refuses to stay buried. Newly divorced and determined to forge her own path, Ilyana builds her empire from the shadows, a new threat emerges – one that could unravel everything she's fought to protect... -
The Common Girl by Tanya Bird
Love has never been more dangerous. Companions are the kingdom’s most beautiful and educated women—possessions of Syrasan’s royal men. But the longstanding tradition is about to change. A new trade agreement between two kings will see women sold across the border. Prince Tyron never wanted a Companion, but now he cannot fathom a life without her... -
Thorns and Crowns by May Sage
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsNot every princess are destined for a happily ever after. Some must suffer, rise and rule. Before she became the cold, calculating unseelie queen, Shea was a young woman, awoken in the middle of the night by guards, daggers in hands. Betrayed by her own father, she’s forced to make her own way, and carve her destiny. Note that this is a prequel. -
The Princess & the Spy: Complete Trilogy by Lisette Marshall
She despises his coldness. He loathes her nosy questions. But when a war threatens their small kingdom, they have no choice but to work together. .. The Princess. .. Three years at a foreign court have completed Viviette’s education as crown princess of the Peaks...Categorized as:
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Wicked Prince of Mirrors by Angela J. Ford
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe’s the kingdom's most dangerous prisoner. She just accidentally helped him escape. When forbidden magic awakens within Princess Esmira, she knows she must flee—or be executed. Hoping to escape through the palace’s hidden tunnels, she instead discovers a chamber of ancient mirrors. Mist coils. Magic stirs. One touch shatters the glass—and frees Prince Methrin, the Wicked Prince of Mirrors...Categorized as:
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A Midnight Dance by Lila DiPasqua
[ HISTORICAL ROMANCE ]. Inspired by the tale of Cinderella, Lila DiPasqua weaves a steamy historical romance that offers a glass slipper, a dangerous deception, and an impoverished beauty determined to find her handsome prince…and make him pay...Categorized as:
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Blodhevn by Margit Sandemo
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratings(Description from the back of the book). SAGAEN OM ISFOLKET - etterkommerne til den onde Tengel, som hadde inngått en pakt med djevelen. .. Et ulykkelig kjærlighetsforhold gjorde at Villemo Kalebsdatter ble innblandet i drapet på den mektige Woller-bondens sønn. Woller svor hevn - for enhver pris... -
His Forbidden Touch by Shelly Thacker
She may never reach her royal wedding if she can't resist the rugged mercenary assigned to protect her. Disgraced ex-knight Royce Saint-Michel was banished from his homeland because of an impulsive act that cost him all he held dear. Now, he has the chance to reclaim his birthright--if he agrees to protect a princess on a journey that may prove deadly to them both... -
Prince of Frost and Flames by Violet Froste
A cool-headed shieldmaiden with no time for love. When her twin brother goes missing, Heatha journeys into the unknown to search for him. Against her better judgement, she finds herself joining the royal guard of the handsome, self-indulgent prince of a neighbouring country. A warm-hearted prince who has known only hate... -
Hypnerotomachia Poliphili: The Strife of Love in a Dream by Francesco Colonna, Joscelyn Godwin
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOne of the most famous books in the world, the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, read by every Renaissance intellectual and referred to in studies of art and culture ever since, was first published in English by Thames & Hudson in 1999. It is a strange, pagan, pedantic, erotic, allegorical, mythological romance relating in highly stylized Italian the quest of Poliphilo for his beloved Polia... -
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Lexi's Undoing by Morgan Rider
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLexi Maxwell is celebrating her eighteenth birthday-her ticket to freedom. For years, she has navigated the suffocating constraints of boarding school and chaperoned dances, and she is ready to detour from the perfect path her parents set her on. Luke Carrington is the swoon-worthy stranger who arrives to spice up the party, convincing Lexi that it's okay to ditch her uniform and spread her wings... -
Lady Rose Just Wants to Be a Commoner! (Manga) Volume 6 (Lady Rose Just Wants to Be a Commoner! (Manga) #6) by Yura Kiyose, Kooriame
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNow that Liliana is safe and sound, Fii sets off to the royal palace for one final struggle against fate. But this time, it’s going to take more than breaking bread to protect her hard-earned commoner life... -
악녀는 두 번 산다 1 [Agnyeoneun Du Beon Sanda 1] (The Villainess Lives Again (Novel) #1) by Mint Han, 한민트
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratings모략의 천재, 황제를 만들다! "오빠가 잘되어야 너도 잘되는 거야. ". -온갖 악행을 저질러 오빠를 황제로 만들었다. 하지만 아르티제아의 헌신은 배신으로 돌아왔다. 죽음의 문턱에서 그녀에게 구원의 손을 내민 것은, 정의로운 숙적 세드릭 대공뿐이었다. “계책을 내라. ”. “……. ”. “이 상황을 뒤집을 수 있는 인물을 나는 그대 외에는 떠올리지 못하겠어. 로산 후작. ”. “……. ”. “나에게는 그대의 힘이 필요하다. ”. 이미 기울어진 세력 판도를 뒤집고 도탄에 빠진 제국을 구할 계책은 없다. 그러나 방법은 있다. 모든 것이 잘못되기 이전으로 시간을 돌리는 것. 피의 눈물과 함께 그녀는 자신의 몸을 바쳐 고대마법으로 시간을 돌린다. 이번에는, 실패하지 않으리라...Categorized as:
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Jeweler to the Blessed by Jillian Witt
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn a kingdom where touch drains emotions for power, Emberline masks hers, but when she becomes the key to the Blessed’s magic, her broody bodyguard could make her feel too much. His touch would be her undoing. With a single touch, the ruling Blessed could realize Emberline Arkova is immune to their magic...Categorized as:
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Rop av stumme røster by Margit Sandemo, Bente Meidell
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 12 ratings(Description from the back of the book). SAGAEN OM ISFOLKET - etterkommerne til den onde Tengel, som hadde inngått en pakt med djevelen. .. Nataniel Gard av Isfolket var en syvende sønns syvende sønn, og utvalgt til å lede den endelige kampen mot Tengel den onde. Men ennå var han umoden og trengte vanskelige oppgaver å trene seg på... -
Djevlekløften by Margit Sandemo, Bente Meidell
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 13 ratings(Description from the back of the book). SAGAEN OM ISFOLKET - etterkommerne til den onde Tengel, som hadde inngått en pakt med djevelen. .. Gunilla i Knapahult ble oppdratt i Herrens tukt og formaning, og det betydde pryl for synder hun aldri hadde begått. Hennes fars store drøm var å få henne gift med den fine Arv Grip, selv om Gunilla elsket en annen... -
Between Two Fires by Mark Noce
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSaxon barbarians threaten to destroy medieval Wales. Lady Branwen becomes Wales' last hope to unite their divided kingdoms when her father betroths her to a powerful Welsh warlord, the Hammer King. But the fledgling alliance is fraught with enemies from within and without as Branwen becomes the target of assassination attempts and courtly intrigue... -
Golden Surrender by Heather Graham
TWO BOLD WARRIORS, TWO PROUD LANDS, UNITED BY PASSION—AND REVENGE. . . . PRINCE OLAF OF NORWAY—Lord of the Wolves, the golden Viking warrior who came in his dragon ship to forge a great kingdom in the Emerald Isle... -
Lady Rose Just Wants to Be a Commoner! (Manga) Volume 5 (Lady Rose Just Wants to Be a Commoner! (Manga) #5) by Yura Kiyose
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter a riveting question and answer session with Shade, Fii’s starting to grasp what the root of all her problems is. .. but she’s still a few slices short of the whole loaf. Now she must confront the unexpected mastermind behind Liliana’s abduction... -
Lady Rose Just Wants to Be a Commoner! (Manga) Volume 4 (Lady Rose Just Wants to Be a Commoner! (Manga) #4) by Yura Kiyose
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFii can add two war hawks to her list of rogue game characters back under control, and she even earns a vacation for improving her baking skills. But there’s a new name floating around town and it’s not one she recognizes from the otome game... -
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Rings of Fate by Melissa de la Cruz
Don’t miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. “If sarcasm were a sword, Aren Bellamore would rule the world. Delightfully sharp, emotionally rich, and a damn good time... -
Three Nights with the Princess by Betina Krahn
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn comes a tale of passion, adventure, and a most regal romance . . . Fiercely independent, and wholly devoted to her subjects, Crown Princess Thera of Mercia must marry before she can become Queen. But the beauty's reluctance to choose a husband has plunged her into peril far from home--and into the arms of a handsome rescuer... -
Bride of the Sea by Emma Hamm
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Little Mermaid meets Irish Mythology in this retelling of the beloved classic… An Otherworld Series Companion Novel. Once upon a time…. Saoirse dreams of land. Her father has other plans, and intends to marry her off as soon as possible. When a ship sinks near her home, she carries the only surviving sailor to a faerie blessed isle and plans her escape... -
Lady Rose Just Wants to Be a Commoner! (Manga) Volume 3 (Lady Rose Just Wants to Be a Commoner! (Manga) #3) by Yura Kiyose
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAfter a successful battle of wits with Melvin Crabitt, Fii Crow enjoys a whole week of baking without any love interests in her hair. But when you’re the (unwilling) heroine of an otome game, peace never lasts long. Two especially dangerous bachelors come knocking at her Prince Nolan and his trusted aide Zero... -
Lady Rose Just Wants to Be a Commoner! (Manga) Volume 2 (Lady Rose Just Wants to Be a Commoner! (Manga) #2) by Yura Kiyose, Kooriame
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLife as a commoner isn’t cushy, but it was supposed to be peaceful—at least, that’s what Fii Crow had hoped for. Unfortunately, as the heroine of an otome game, the love interests have come a-knocking at her door one after another... -
Den ensomme by Margit Sandemo, Bente Meidell
Rated: 3.69 of 5 stars · 15 ratings(Description from the back of the book). SAGAEN OM ISFOLKET - etterkommerne til den onde Tengel, som hadde inngått en pakt med djevelen. .. Mikael Lind av Isfolket var en ensom og dypt ulykkelig ung mann. I hele sitt liv hadde han vært tvunget til å føye seg etter andre...
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