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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. -
The Hall of Tyr by Octavia Randolph
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe Hall of Tyr: Book Four of The Circle of Ceridwen Saga. It is said that every man is haunted by one mistake. .. The year is 881. Ten years have passed since fifteen year old Ceridwen set out from her Priory home to make her own life. She has known love and loss, triumph and heartbreak... -
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Heart of the King by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe race to Ottby is on! Having heard Gudrum’s threats and Alys’ warnings, Reinar is desperate to head South, back to his family. Though he must be patient. His army is far behind him, and Reinar knows he’ll need every pair of hands to get their fleet back home. Waiting with his brother, Sigurd is looking forward to his reunion with Raf, unaware that she is now with Gudrum... -
Fury of the Queen by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFour months after the Battle of Tromsund, the Alekkan landscape looks very different. Reinar has taken his people to Slussfall, where winter’s grip remains strong. There is no sign of Ulfinnur, God of Winter, and he fears that Alari has captured him, intending to keep the sea permanently frozen. For if the sea remains frozen, no ships can sail to Oss, seeking the help of the Islanders... -
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Wrath of the Sun: An Epic Fantasy Adventure by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWe are at the end of the series, and it is time to choose sides. .. After three months of relative peace, Alekka is about to be jolted by a seismic shift, for ambitious lords and vengeful gods have only been biding their time, choosing their allies, hiding from their enemies, deciding when to make their move. And that time is now... -
将进酒 [Qiāng Jìn Jiǔ] by Tang Jiuqing, 唐酒卿
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 14 ratings中博六州被拱手让于外敌,沈泽川受押入京,沦为人人痛打的落水狗。萧驰野闻着味来,不叫别人动手,自己将沈泽川一脚踹成了病秧子,谁知这病秧子回头一口,咬得他鲜血淋漓。两个人从此结下了大梁子,见面必撕咬。. “命运要我一生都守在这里,可这并非是我抉择的那一条路。黄沙淹没了我的手足,我不想再臣服于虚无的命。圣旨救不了我的兵,朝廷喂不饱我的马,我不愿再为此赴命。我要翻过那座山,我要为自己一战。”. -. The Six Prefectures of Zhongbo were ceded away in surrender to the external enemies, and Shen Zechuan was taken into custody in the capital, reduced to *a drowning dog loathed and condemned by all... -
The Circle of Ceridwen Saga Box Set: Books One - Three by Octavia Randolph
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOver 1800 Amazon Five Star Reviews. Over 1200 pages of action and adventure. The first three novels in the celebrated Circle of Ceridwen Saga. Enter the Ninth Century. The Circle of Book OneIt is the year 871. Of seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, five have fallen to the invading Vikings. No trait is more valued than loyalty, and no possession more precious than one's steel... -
Married Thrice to Salted Fish 三嫁咸鱼 by 比卡比
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAt eighteen years old, Lin Qingyu was married as part of a Chong Xi into the Nan’an Hou Mansion, becoming the ill Lu Wancheng’s male wife. On the eve of their wedding, Young Master Hou lay lazily on the bed and said, “Beauty, to be honest, I really don’t want to engage in domestic struggles. I just want to drift along, eat and wait to die. I want to be a salted fish. ”...Categorized as:
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Tower of Blood and Flame: An Epic Fantasy Adventure by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSomeone is seeking to destroy the Furycks, but who? As Axl works on strengthening Brekka’s defenses, he discovers he has more enemies than he realised. Help arrives in the form of a dreamer, though he doesn’t know the woman, so how can he trust her? Yet, with so much at stake, how can he not? After a disastrous time on the island of Aggralaia, Edela finds a new ally, and just in time... -
Wedded to the Wanton Witch by S.L. Prater
The Bargainer …. Just like the fae of legend, Jonas Moen makes advantageous deals no desperate soul can turn away. A talented trickster, he’s amassed such great wealth he’s rumored to have more gold than the king himself. But there’s one thing he’s yet to acquire: a fae lord’s title. Born a commoner, he continues to be denied entry to the best the Lunar Court has to offer...Categorized as:
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Jorundyr's Path by Duncan M. Hamilton
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsBook 2 of the Wolf of the North trilogy. Jorundyr's Path is walked only by the brave. It is survived only by the strong. As Wulfric pursues Adalhaid's Blood Debt, he soon learns that the path to revenge is never easy, and the desires of men and the will of gods rarely meet. Aethelman seeks answers to questions long ignored. Rodulf chases power and wealth... -
Wolf of the Sands by Amy Kuivalainen
A Viking witch touched by the gods, a magi prince from a mysterious world, a love that will shape the destiny of a kingdom. Betrayed by her gods, Fen is sold by raiders to the mysterious People of Sand and Sky and taken to Aaru, a world of impossible beauty and cruelty...Categorized as:
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Golden Stage [黄金台] by 苍梧宾白 (Cang Wu Bin Bai)
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe notorious imperial court lackey and the meritorious military general were well-known for their mutual dislike, a pair of arch-enemies set in stone. Who could have foreseen the unexpected change in the winds of heaven: the general injured on the battlefield, both legs disabled, and even forced by the emperor to marry his nemesis... -
The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe Prose Norse Mythology (Classics), compiled by the Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century, is a fundamental work for understanding the rich world of Norse mythology and Viking lore. This text is a comprehensive collection of stories about the gods, heroes, and creatures of Norse mythology, including tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, Freyja, and the creation of the world itself... -
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Golden Stage by 苍梧宾白 [Cang Wu Bin Bai], 苍梧宾白
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe notorious imperial court lackey and the meritorious military general were well-known for their mutual dislike, a pair of arch-enemies set in stone. Who could have foreseen the unexpected change in the winds of heaven: the general injured on the battlefield, both legs disabled, and even forced by the emperor to marry his nemesis... -
Fiona by Ann Boelter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Treasure Huntress sails again! 10th century Ireland, a country divided by internal conflict, continues to be ravaged by Viking raids. After four years, GUNNAR is poised to finally return to the East but must wait for the rivers in Rusland to thaw. Frustrated by the delay and eager to be at sea, he sails the Treasure Huntress to Dublin... -
A Spark of Death and Fury by Nicole Bailey
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe world is on fire. But one thing burns hotter. Revenge. The high gods have fallen. The spark is gone. And chaos is the new king. Amidst a scrabble to survive, gods step up to steal Zeus’ place. The treachery they cause pushes characters' moral boundaries and forces them into one last fight for survival. A blaze of wrath may save them all or finally lead to their ruin... -
Spellbound at Pemberley by Abigail Reynolds
Experience a thrilling, magical twist on Jane Austen's classic Pride & Prejudice in Spellbound at Pemberley, the first book of the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mage trilogy! Fitzwilliam Darcy is a powerful mage and master of illusions. His abilities make him the perfect man for a dangerous mission to end the devastating war with Napoleon – a mission that would leave him little chance of returning alive...Categorized as:
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An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess:Jishouakuyakureijou Na Konyakusya No Kansatsukiroku Vol.5 by Natsume Hasumi, Shiki
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCrown Prince Cecil is currently engaged to Bertia, who calls herself a "Villainess. " Immediately after he proposes to Bertia during the graduation party, he was rendered unconscious by the Light Spirit and was trapped in a certain space, where he was shown a world very similar to the "Otome Game" that Bertia had once told him about... -
A Realm of Dark Fury by R.D. Baker
In an arena of death, it is not what you hope to win - but what you are willing to loseBefore she could even rule, war stole Elara’s kingdom and her freedom. To claim it back, she must risk it all within the a series of brutal tournaments held by her captor, King Theron. But just surviving might be even harder than winning, especially when her only ally here is her enemy...Categorized as:
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Half-Blood Academy The Complete Series by Meg Xuemei X
“We need to mate,” I said firmly. “How? ” the demigod of war asked, darting his wild glance at the iron bars between us then at me. Rule #1: Keep your head down and don't mess with the four gorgeous demigods who rule the school. Rule #2: When the demigods try to kill you, lie down. .Categorized as:
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A Crown of Deceit & Ruin by Jessaca Willis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe most dangerous monsters wear crowns. For nineteen years, Kestrel Graeme has been locked away in a tower, fed stories of cursed beasts and corrupted magic. But when she escapes, she discovers the real threat isn’t monsters—it’s the royals who rule through lies and bloodshed...Categorized as:
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The Sea Queen by Linnea Hartsuyker
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe epic Viking saga begun in The Half-Drowned King continues with this exhilarating tale filled with the excitement, romantic adventure, political intrigue, violence, and rich history that have made Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology popular bestsellers... -
黄金台 [Huángjīn Tái] by Cang Wu Bin Bai, 苍梧宾白
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsThe notorious imperial court lackey and the meritorious military general were well-known for their mutual dislike, a pair of arch-enemies set in stone. Who could have foreseen the unexpected change in the winds of heaven: the general injured on the battlefield, both legs disabled, and even forced by the emperor to marry his nemesis... -
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Extra Scenes by S.A. Chakraborty
In addition to the main trilogy books, there have been a number of alternate, deleted, or extra scenes involving the main characters that have been posted online by the author. Some were pre-order bonuses, fluff written during the Covid-19 quarantine, or old scenes that got cut from the final book script. As a treat for readers in the lead-up to the publication of The Empire of Gold, S. A... -
Requiem of Silence by L. Penelope
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the vein of K. Arsenault Rivera and V. E. Schwab comes the epic conclusion in the stunning Earthsinger Chronicles. Civil unrest plagues the nation of Elsira as refugees from their old enemy Lagrimar seek new lives in their land. Queen Jasminda is determined to push the unification forward, against growing opposition and economic strife... -
Ella and the Elf by Anabelle Raven
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe is an Elf Prince. She is a human. Can they save a kingdom together, or will their love endanger everyone around them? Ella's father is a wealthy merchant, but his deal with the king could destroy centuries of peace. Altair's mother is a cruel Elf Queen, but she is powerful enough that nobody dares challenge her... -
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. -
八宝妆 Eight Treasures Trousseau by Yue Xia Die Ying, 月下蝶影
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEveryone in the City of Jing thinks that bestowment of marriage between Xian Junwang and the di daughter of the Yi’an Marquis House is to insert a fresh flower into manure. Xian Junwang was that fresh flower and the di daughter of Yi’an Marquis House was that manure that was not liked. It is said that what is heard is false, seeing is believing. Who knows what the truth really is? -
Alchemy & Ashes by Amy Yorke
Perfect for fans of Danielle L. Jensen, Carissa Broadbent, and Sarah J. Maas, Alchemy & Ashes is a high-stakes, enemies-to-lovers romantasy where two sisters’ plan to assassinate the king who killed their father goes awry when one of them falls in love with him. The daughter of a failed rebellion. The king who killed her father. A love that could tear the kingdom apart...Categorized as:
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흑막 여주가 날 새엄마로 만들려고 해 1 [Heugmag Yeojuga Nal Saeeommaro Mandeulryeogo Hae 1] by MOKGAMGI, 목감기
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratings저세상급 귀요미가 나를 새엄마로 만들려고 한다? ! 친구들과 장난삼아 쓴 '피폐 소설' 속에 시민 1로 빙의했다. 그리고 엄청난 딸바보력을 자랑하는 여주인공의 아버지 헨스톤 공작에게 정체를 들켜버렸다. 문제는. .. .. . . “그럼 내 딸이 피폐 소설에서 어떻게 되는 거지? ”. . ". .. .. .뭐? 남주가 열 명? ". . 행복하지 못한 딸의 미래를 바꾸기 위해 독립 전쟁도 불사하겠다니. 이대로 두면 여러 목숨이 위험하다. . "제가 여주님을 지켜드리겠어요! ". . 그렇게 딸바보 공작님과의 동거가 시작됐다. 그런데 쪼그만 여주님이 어쩐지 좀 이상하다. . 왜 자꾸 네 아빠랑 날 엮는 건데? . -
약탈혼 1 [Yagtalhon 1] by Saha, 사하
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratings결혼식을 앞두고 유서를 작성했다. 첫날밤을 치른 후 죽어버릴 것이기 때문이었다. 평생 나라를 위해, 그리고 왕실을 위해 헌신한 왕녀의 비참한 최후였다. 목숨을 내버리기 전에, 레아는 왕실을 향한 마지막 복수를 계획했다. 순결하지 못한 새신부가 되는 것이었다. “왜 첫 경험을 내다버렸지? 도망치고 싶진 않나? ”. “나는…… 죽고 싶어. ”. 하룻밤 상대이기에 충동적으로 털어놓은 말이었다. 그렇게 끝날 인연이라고 생각했다. 전혀 생각지도 못한 곳에서 다시 만나기 전까지는. 그는 질서정연하던 일상을 침식해나갔다. 위험한 관계임을 알면서도, 레아는 그를 거부할 수 없었다. 도대체 저 남자는 무슨 생각을 하고 있는 것일까. “기억 안 나? ”. 남자는 사납게 웃으며 말했다. “내가 네 인생 망쳐주겠다고 했잖아... -
Poisoned Empire by Elyse Thomson
Cinderella (feral) meets The Lies of Locke Lamora in this lush romantic fantasy set in a world inspired by the Eastern Roman Empire. Black-marketeer Selene has poison magic and the cynicism to match. When she and genius metals mage Iliana are arrested by the same scheming, noble fathers who tossed them out at birth, they suspect apologies won’t be forthcoming...Categorized as:
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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. -
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Sworn Brother by Tim Severin
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn London in 1019, a few months have passed since Thorgils escaped the clutches of the Irish Church, only to find himself at the center of a capricious love affair with Aelfgifu—wife of Knut the Great, ruler of England, and one of the most powerful men of the Viking empire. As this passionate relationship between the two begins to unfold, it forebodes inevitable consequences... -
The Witchhunter's Witch by Quinn Blackbird
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratings'I want to hurt people, those awful, unspectacular humans. But the Hunters . .. ? Oh, what I wouldn't give to tear them limb from limb. '. The land is divided into two, split by the dangerous mountains that cut us into Home of the Hunters and the home of the Witches, forever at war... -
Knight's Bride by Juliette Caruso
Lady Rachiele, 18, has spent the last eight years dreaming of a life at court with a loving husband. Then her parents sell her hand in marriage to a stranger. Sir Telon of Yovren is handsome enough, and seems charming at first. But when Rachiele learns he’s a drunkard and in love with someone else, she grows determined to escape and chart her own destiny... -
참아주세요, 대공 1 by Soye Jin
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHer life was nothing but lies. Camellia was just 12 when she was taken away from her mother in the slums and forced to live as the son of an aristocratic family. But under the layers of secrets and lies, she never forgets. She continues to struggle to be her true self again, to reclaim the life of Camellia. -
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... -
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... -
The Imposter King by Eli Hinze
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs the king of Sippar, Ahsan is surrounded by unparalleled luxury, fawning attendants, and a gorgeous wife. It’s the life he’s always dreamed of, except for three small problems. One, the palace oracle foretells of a threat that could leave the king dead and the city in ruins. Two, his marriage to the sharp-tongued priestess Nirah is already in trouble–and they aren’t even really married... -
Symbol of Hope by Amber Paige
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI didn’t know my true identity until I was twelve. When the King of Altana arrived and told me I was his daughter. In one day, my life was flipped upside down, twisted and formed into a tangled ball. Traumatic doesn’t even begin to describe that moment in time. The one thing I look back on is my best friend and the promise he made me... -
Captive by Lianne Kay
The Bloodstone imprisoned Sol. They want the power behind her birthmark. She wants to stop them from attaining their dark gifts. As she fights to free herself, she discovers a magic she never wanted. Each day it whispers broken promises in her ears. Promises that make her question her people, the Bloodstone, and the fractured bond she shares with her husband. For one question rises above the rest...Categorized as:
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Viking Tales by Jennie Hall
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsJennie Hall (1875-1921) was the author of Viking Tales (1902) and Buried Cities (3 volumes) (1922). Iceland is a little country far north in the cold sea. Men found it and went there to live more than a thousand years ago. During the warm season they used to fish and make fish-oil and hunt sea-birds and gather feathers and tend their sheep and make hay. But the winters were long and dark and cold... -
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Awaken by Minerva Kayden, Mythical Lake Design
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsApparently, I'm the granddaughter of the all-powerful Sea Witch of Nyxleia. Too bad dear old granny isn't telling me what that means exactly, in terms of magic or powers. No, she keeps telling me to figure that crap out on my own and fulfill my destiny. Such love... -
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... -
The Bride of Death by F.M. Aden
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the vein of Naomi Novik’s Uprooted and Katherine Arden’s The Bear and the Nightingale— this unforgettable adult debut follows the journey of a young woman who seeks to defeat Death himself and save her village from his torment. As a young child, Zerryn grew up on tales of the Lord of Death, Erlik Khan, and his penchant for stealing wild girls...
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