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Returning to her Highland Warrior: A Medieval Historical Romance by Maddie MacKenna
“An’ if ye could stay…well, I’d wed ye tomorrow. ”. With a natural talent for botanology, Camellia McPherson needs to find the cure to her father’s illness. And her findings lead her straight to the Highlands…of 1673. When a strange woman suddenly appears in front of his feet, Laird Braonan Campbell might start believing in witches...Categorized as:
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![Highlander’s Eternal Bride: A Scottish Time-Traveling Historical Romance by Maddie MacKenna]()
Highlander’s Eternal Bride: A Scottish Time-Traveling Historical Romance by Maddie MacKenna
A fated love lasting through the centuries…. Laird Jack Lyons needs a miracle to save his clan from financial ruin. And it comes in the form of a bewitching heiress, who claims to be from an entirely other timeline…. When a fortune-teller cursed her in ancient Gaelic, Isla Lambert realizes her future is doomed...Categorized as:
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![Highlander’s Vanishing Memories: A Scottish Historical Romance Novel by Maddie MacKenna]()
Highlander’s Vanishing Memories: A Scottish Historical Romance Novel by Maddie MacKenna
“I will nae ask ye to stay here, but… would ye share what time ye have here with me, together? ”. Florence MacLeod, descendant of the clan MacLeod, has only one goal in life: succeed in medical school and become a doctor. Since she couldn’t save her parents, she can at least save everyone else...Categorized as:
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![Whispers of the Runes by Christina Courtenay]()
Whispers of the Runes by Christina Courtenay
From the bestselling author of Echoes of the Runes comes a thrilling and epic new timeslip novel, filled with adventure and romance, perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Vikings. Time is no barrier for a love that is destined to be... -
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![One Last Chance: to begin again by A. L. Ward]()
One Last Chance: to begin again by A. L. Ward
What would you do if you were given one last chance to begin again? Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy is one of, if not THE, most sought after bachelor in all of England, so how dare a pert country miss of no consequence refuse the condescension of his proposal. And her opinions of him blasted every pretense of superiority which he had ever held dear... -
![Mail-Order Brides / Time Travel Romances #1-4 by Zoe Matthews, Jade Jenson]()
Mail-Order Brides / Time Travel Romances #1-4 by Zoe Matthews, Jade Jenson
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEnjoy the first 4 books Now In 1 Volume! !! Kimberly has been looking for a way to fill the hole in her heart since her parents died when she was fifteen. When she comes across an old fashioned mail order bride ad in the newspaper, she can’t shake the peaceful feeling that it could change her life for good... -
![The Redemption of Philip Thane by Lisa Berne]()
The Redemption of Philip Thane by Lisa Berne
The celebrated Penhallow Dynasty series continues in this deliciously witty and romantic Regency, perfect for the readers of Eloisa James, Lisa Kleypas, and Sarah Maclean. How many times can a rake get it wrong . . . before he becomes Mr...Categorized as:
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![Not Quite Darcy by Terri Meeker]()
Not Quite Darcy by Terri Meeker
Rated: 3.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHow to woo a gentleman—and weaponize dessert. Romance novel junkie Eliza Pepper always thought she was born too late, but now she really is stuck in the wrong time. Tasked with mending a tear in the timeline, she’s trying desperately to fit into 1873 London. But dang it, mucking out a fireplace while looking like the lunch lady from hell is hard... -
![Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon]()
Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon
In June of 1778, the world turns upside-down. The British army withdraws from Philadelphia, George Washington prepares to move from Valley Forge in pursuit, and Jamie Fraser comes back from the dead to discover that his best friend has married Jamie’s wife...Categorized as:
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![An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon]()
An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
The Seventh Outlander novel from #1 National Bestselling author Diana Gabaldon... -
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The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
The fiercely-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Once Upon a Broken Heart, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak. Not every love is meant to be. After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again... -
![What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon]()
What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon
In an unforgettable love story, a woman’s impossible journey through the ages could change everything…. Anne Gallagher grew up enchanted by her grandfather’s stories of Ireland. Heartbroken at his death, she travels to his childhood home to spread his ashes. There, overcome with memories of the man she adored and consumed by a history she never knew, she is pulled into another time... -
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Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
From the author of the breathtaking bestsellers Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber , the extraordinary saga continues. Their passionate encounter happened long ago by whatever measurement Claire Randall took. Two decades before, she had traveled back in time and into the arms of a gallant eighteenth-century Scot named Jamie Fraser...Categorized as:
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![A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon]()
A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
Eagerly anticipated by her legions of fans, this sixth novel in Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling Outlander saga is a masterpiece of historical fiction from one of the most popular authors of our time. Since the initial publication of Outlander fifteen years ago, Diana Gabaldon’s New York Times bestselling saga has won the hearts of readers the world over — and sold more than twelve million books...Categorized as:
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![The All Souls Trilogy Boxed Set by Deborah Harkness]()
The All Souls Trilogy Boxed Set by Deborah Harkness
A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life, now available in a beautiful boxed set. With more than two million copies sold in the United States, the novels of the number one New York Times –bestselling All Souls Trilogy have landed on all the major bestseller lists, garnered rave reviews, and spellbound legions of loyal fans... -
![The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal by Jodi Taylor]()
The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal by Jodi Taylor
From the globally bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary's and Time Police series - the origin story of bounty hunters Smallhope and Pennyroyal. Meet Lady Amelia Smallhope, for whom there is no problem that can't be solved by a drink and a think. And Pennyroyal, for whom there is no problem. Ever. Everyone's favourite bounty hunters. Sorry - recovery agents. No bad guy they can't handle...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow]()
The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow
The Saint of War spares the life of a servant girl so she can fulfill her destiny as the kingdom’s greatest warrior in this short story of love and loyalty by New York Times bestselling author Alix E. Harrow. Always mindful of the debt she owes, the girl finds her worth as a weapon in the hand of the Prince. Her victories make him a king, then an emperor... -
![Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon]()
Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon
The past may seem the safest place to be . . . but it is the most dangerous time to be alive. . . . Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall were torn apart by the Jacobite Rising in 1743, and it took them twenty years to find each other again. Now the American Revolution threatens to do the same... -
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Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
The year is 1945 - Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an “outlander”—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding border clans in the year of Our Lord. .. 1743... -
![Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon]()
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
With her now-classic novel Outlander , Diana Gabaldon introduced two unforgettable characters — Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser—delighting readers with a story of adventure and love that spanned two centuries. Now Gabaldon returns to that extraordinary time and place in this vivid, powerful follow-up to Outlander . .. . For twenty years Claire Randall has kept her secrets... -
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Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
In this breathtaking novel—rich in history and adventure— The New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon continues the story of Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser that began with the now-classic novel Outlander and continued in Dragonfly in Amber and Voyager . Once again spanning continents and centuries, Diana Gabaldon has created a work of sheer passion and brilliance. ..Categorized as:
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![A Family Oath by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle]()
A Family Oath by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Ye screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass. Since being marked as the heir apparent I’ve been stabbed, kidnapped, black-listed, tortured, targeted, and accused of being the cause of pretty much every magical mishap that’s hit the streets of Toronto. To some, I’m a nuisance, to others a curiosity, and others still—a problem to be eliminated. Whatevs, haters gotta hate...Categorized as:
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A Gilded Cage by Auburn Tempest, Michael Anderle
Ye screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass. Life sucker-punched me. .. I have family I didn’t know about, a magical heritage laying its claim, and a mystery I apparently need to solve. There are three things I love most in life…my wild and crazy Irish family, Redbreast Whiskey at Shenanigans, and living in Toronto...Categorized as:
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![Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 1 by Spoon, 스푼]()
Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 1 by Spoon, 스푼
The story of Athanasia, forsaken princess of the Obelian Empire, ends with her execution at the hands of her own father--or does it? Her tragic tale is the plot of the novel The Lovely Princess... -
![Good Spirits by B.K. Borison]()
Good Spirits by B.K. Borison
The USA Today bestselling author of Business Casual, B. K. Borison is back with a whimsical new holiday romance—this time with a magical twist—that will have everyone falling in love with the Ghost of Christmas Past. He’s the Ghost of Christmas Past. She’s not exactly Scrooge... -
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From Far Away, Vol. 05 by Kyoko Hikawa
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsTransported into a fantastical world of high adventure, a confused and frightened teenager discovers she holds a prophetic power will awaken a new epoch of staggering uncertainty. But even with such infinite power, Noriko still relies on the help of her faithful companion Izark to protect her. There are enemies lurking everywhere and Noriko needs all the help she can get... -
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From Far Away, Vol. 09 by Kyoko Hikawa, Trina Robbins
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTransported into a fantastical world of high adventure, a confused and frightened teenager discovers she holds a prophetic power that will awaken a new epoch of staggering uncertainty. In the past, Noriko has relied on the help of a small cadre of sympathizer to protect her from the constant danger swirling around her. But now she finds herself in a most unusual position... -
![A Stepmother's Marchen Vol. 1 (The Fantasie of a Stepmother (Novel) #1) by Spice&Kitty]()
A Stepmother's Marchen Vol. 1 (The Fantasie of a Stepmother (Novel) #1) by Spice&Kitty
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The Endless Forest by Sara Donati
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsWith a master storyteller’s skill and a historian’s precision, Sara Donati has delighted readers and critics alike with her bestselling novels of the nineteenth-century New York frontier. Now she brings us The Endless Forest , set in the remote village of Paradise, where the Bonner family that readers first met in Into the Wilderness make their home...Categorized as:
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