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Lion of Hearts by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when a man has fallen for the wrong woman when the right woman comes along?Myles de Lohr is about to find out.Welcome to another epic Medieval Romance with the sons of Christopher de Lohr!As the humorless, sometimes taciturn middle de Lohr brother, Myles is all-knight, all-the-time... -
![A Hellion at the Highland Court by Celeste Barclay]()
A Hellion at the Highland Court by Celeste Barclay
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAlways a bridesmaid, never a bride…For more than a decade, Laurel Ross has been a lady-in-waiting at Robert the Bruce’s royal court, a place where money is power. Laurel is the fourth out of five daughters, and the only one unwed. While Laurel isn’t exactly a pauper, her father, the Earl of Ross, has already paid four large dowries...Categorized as:
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![The Wolf Hunt: A fast-paced, action-packed historical fiction novel by Tim Hodkinson]()
The Wolf Hunt: A fast-paced, action-packed historical fiction novel by Tim Hodkinson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen you can't protect everyone, who will you save?AD 935.Einar Unnsson is destined to be great. He has already defeated the men sent to kill him by his father, Jarl Thorfinn, the 'Skull Cleaver'. Einar has a gift that makes him lethal in battle, a gift he needs now more than ever.Jarl Thorfinn is set on vengeance... -
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Plaid Attitude by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe might not have time for love, but fate has other plans…Lady Coira, eldest daughter of mad Laird Oliphant, knows she deserves more than what she has. Oh, not love and marriage—the only man whom she finds attractive is the clan’s easy-going and thus infuriating Commander—because she has no interest in a man telling her what to do... -
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![A Plaid Case of Loving Ye by Caroline Lee]()
A Plaid Case of Loving Ye by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEnemies-to-lovers has never been so funny!Lady Nicola Oliphant is her clan’s healer…and she needs a break. After years of being at the beck and call of her mother’s (mostly imaginary) illnesses—which are getting more and more ridiculous—Nicola jumps at a chance to escape. Even if that means spending a month in a far-off convent full of accident-prone nuns who need her healing skills...Categorized as:
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![The Raven Banner by Tim Hodkinson]()
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![He Kens if Ye've Been Plaid or Good by Caroline Lee]()
He Kens if Ye've Been Plaid or Good by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Yule season can be so difficult for soulmates on opposite sides of the law…Evander Oliphant is one of the King’s Hunters—those feared and respected enforcers of Royal Justice. When he’s handed this latest warrant right before Yule, he doesn’t expect it to be for a woman. And for certes, he didn’t expect to take one look at her and fall head-over-heels in love... -
![Oath Breaker by Erin S. Riley]()
Oath Breaker by Erin S. Riley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes the right man has been there all along… Selia has fled Norway and her Viking berserker husband to protect her children from his rages. His brother Ulfrik, having long loved Selia from afar, offers his protection. As Selia uncovers the man he is, love blossoms in her heart where there was only emptiness... -
![The Serpent King by Tim Hodkinson]()
The Serpent King by Tim Hodkinson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fight for vengeance has no victors...AD 936The great warrior, Einar Unnsson, wants revenge. His mother's assassin has stolen her severed head and Einar is hungry for his blood. Only one thing holds him back. He is a newly sworn in Wolf Coat, and must accompany them on their latest quest... -
![In Scot Water by Caroline Lee]()
In Scot Water by Caroline Lee
Malcolm Oliphant is, beyond a doubt, the brains of the family. Since his father—the laird—announced that whichever of his sons could marry and produce a son first would become the heir, Malcolm's brothers have been running around, falling in love willy-nilly, without using their brains at all. But not Malcolm, oh no. He plans to do this intelligently...Categorized as:
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![Not Half Plaid by Caroline Lee]()
Not Half Plaid by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFenella Oliphant has always thought it apropos she was named after an herb: Useful, subtle, and not much to look at. But here in the Oliphant Castle kitchens, none of that matters, because she’s in command…as long as she can keep from being distracted by the dangerously delicious beast who has planted his shapely arse beside her hearth and is offering unwanted advice... -
![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... -
![A Flame Put Out by Erin S. Riley]()
A Flame Put Out by Erin S. Riley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSelia’s saga continues in Book Two of the SONS OF ODIN series . . . As Selia struggles with the harsh reality of existence as the wife of a Viking berserker, a devastating loss pulls Alrik deeper into madness, while a secret Selia desperately wants to keep hidden comes to light, threatening everything she holds dear... -
![Desire's Hostage: Viking Lore, Book 3 by Emma Prince]()
Desire's Hostage: Viking Lore, Book 3 by Emma Prince
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShe is his hostage… As the daughter of a proud Pict chieftain, Elisead’s duty is to make a marriage alliance for the betterment of her people. Yet the forest spirits whisper to her, calling her into the woods to carve in stone the long forgotten markings of the old ways... -
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![Shieldmaiden's Revenge by Emma Prince]()
Shieldmaiden's Revenge by Emma Prince
Step into the lush, sensual world of the Vikings with Shieldmaiden’s Revenge (Viking Lore, Book 2): Madrena burns hot for revenge against the man who attacked her village and shattered her life five years ago. When a dark-haired stranger named Rúnin washes ashore in her village, he promises to be her guide in exchange for his freedom... -
![Ye Give Love A Plaid Name by Caroline Lee]()
Ye Give Love A Plaid Name by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLady Wynda Oliphant is certain her father’s latest scheme to get her married won’t work, because it’s complete nonsense. And if Wynda knows anything, it’s how to be logical when dealing with her family, her inventions, or even those annoying ghosts who keep pestering her. But there’s one thing that just isn’t logical: the breathless, aching way Pherson Ross makes her feel... -
![Don't Give A Damn About My Plaid Reputation by Caroline Lee]()
Don't Give A Damn About My Plaid Reputation by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLady Robena Oliphant loves two things in life: her piping and Laird Kester MacBain. Unfortunately, it seems she is destined to have neither. The prestigious piping competition at the Highland Games is open only to men…and Kester has conveniently forgotten to mention he's betrothed to someone else. The jerk... -
![The Price of Blood by Patricia Bracewell]()
The Price of Blood by Patricia Bracewell
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsMenaced by Vikings and enemies at court, Queen Emma defends her children and her crown in a riveting medieval adventure Readers first met Emma of Normandy in Patricia Bracewell’s gripping debut novel, Shadow on the Crown . Unwillingly thrust into marriage to England’s King Æthelred, Emma has given the king a son and heir, but theirs has never been a happy marriage...Categorized as:
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![Odin's Shadow by Erin S. Riley]()
Odin's Shadow by Erin S. Riley
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsObsession. Treachery. Revenge. Redemption. Certain themes resonate across the centuries. In ninth-century Ireland, Selia is a girl on the verge of womanhood, frustrated by the confines of her gender and resentful of the freedom her brother boasts of. Intelligent and resourceful in a time when neither is valued in a female, she longs for an escape from her sheltered existence... -
![Enthralled: Viking Lore, Book 1 by Emma Prince]()
Enthralled: Viking Lore, Book 1 by Emma Prince
He is bound by honor… Eirik is eager to plunder the treasures of the fabled lands to the west in order to secure the future of his village. The one thing he swears never to do is claim possession over another human being. But when he journeys across the North Sea to raid the holy houses of Northumbria, he encounters a dark-haired beauty, Laurel, who stirs him like no other...Categorized as:
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![The Champion by Heather Grothaus]()
The Champion by Heather Grothaus
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEngland 1076. An era of kings and their loyal knights, of grand castles and courts, and of passions too bold to be denied. Brought to life with power and grace, this is the story of a nobleman in need of a wife. . .and the woman who offers him the love of a lifetime. Nicholas FitzTodd, Baron of Crane, has little interest in marriage--the privileges of rank are too many and too pleasurable... -
![Raider’s Bounty by Leann Ryans]()
Raider’s Bounty by Leann Ryans
When Lyric’s quiet life is shattered by a group of alpha warriors attacking her village, she thinks her worse fears are going to come true...Categorized as:
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A Knight for Kallen by Lauren Linwood, Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA young woman with a mystical power she keeps hidden from the world.A stoic knight who has locked away his emotions in order to survive.Together, this pair finds a potent love, even as they are torn apart by a powerful enemy... Kallen de Mangeron grew up in a convent, her noble family never knowing of her birth... -
![Vikings' Brides Box Set by Jessica Knight]()
Vikings' Brides Box Set by Jessica Knight
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGiving into the Vikings' demands came with a surprise. Their babies. The stories of friends that all unexpectedly became a Viking’s bride. Book 1 – The Viking’s Bride I tried to run. But there’s nothing he won’t do to have me. I was forced to marry a ruthless Viking Warlord. Now, I’m carrying his twins. Grim is big, fierce, and handsome beyond words. But he's a killer, feared by all... -
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![Viking Bold by Anna Markland]()
Viking Bold by Anna Markland
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOur hero is a Viking nobleman who has turned his back on murder and mayhem, but he follows the intrepid Rollo to Francia in a quest for a better life. Our heroine is named for the convent in Rouen where she was left as a foundling at birth, destined for the religious life. They don't speak the same language, their only go-between an elderly nun with a flatulence problem... -
![The Falcon Laird by Susan King]()
The Falcon Laird by Susan King
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe never expected a miracle from her enemy . . .After burning her Scottish castle to prevent the English from claiming the ancient gold hidden there, Lady Christian is captured and locked in an iron cage. Desperately ill, she sees an archangel—but he is just the English knight ordered to move her to a convent, take her castle, and find the gold... -
![The Pagan's Prize by Miriam Minger]()
The Pagan's Prize by Miriam Minger
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe bold Viking warrior Rurik traveled alone on a mission of conquest. But along the way a golden-haired captive inflamed him with longing. He took up his sword to defend her...and then swore to claim her for his own. A beautiful Russian princess betrayed by treachery, Zora spurned the powerful man who held her prisoner—and vowed never to yield... -
![Temptation of a Highland Scoundrel by Sue-Ellen Welfonder]()
Temptation of a Highland Scoundrel by Sue-Ellen Welfonder
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe second book in the Highland Warriors trilogy, in which three heroes make a pact to insure that a rival clan doesn't take over their glen and cause destruction. At the same time, three women will plot to marry these heroes to help insure peace... -
![Sins of a Highland Devil by Sue-Ellen Welfonder]()
Sins of a Highland Devil by Sue-Ellen Welfonder
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe first book in the Highland Warriors trilogy, in which three heroes make a pact to insure that a rival clan does not take over their Glen of Many Legends. At the same time, three women plot to marry these heroes to insure peace...Categorized as:
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![Love's Fury by Violetta Rand]()
Love's Fury by Violetta Rand
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Violetta Rand’s Vikings are bold, intensely passionate, and so thrilling readers will believe they’ve been swept to Valhalla, feeling the cold wind, drinking the mead. No one writes better Norsemen. The genre’s new queen is crowned... -
![The Highlander by Heather Grothaus]()
The Highlander by Heather Grothaus
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Heather Grothaus comes a tale of desire and deception in Scotland, AD 1076, and of the couple whose love could bring two clans together—or rip them apart... When Evelyn Godewin departs from her native England, she's looking for a new beginning. Yet fate has other plans in store for her when she's left stranded alone in an unforgiving highland forest, hunted by wolves as winter sets in... -
![Heart of the Gladiator by Lydia Pax]()
Heart of the Gladiator by Lydia Pax
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHis love is rough, but it cannot be tamed... or denied. Aeliana hates gladiators. They’re crude, violent, arrogant, and will toss the skirts up of any available woman after a fight. It may be her job to treat their injuries, but she has no interest in being just another conquest... -
![The Saxon Lord's Unwanted Bride by Emily Royal]()
The Saxon Lord's Unwanted Bride by Emily Royal
An embittered lord… A gentle bride… A dark secret Harald of Wildstorm is tortured by nightmares of the Battle of Hastings. Embittered by past betrayals, he values women only for the satisfaction they give him in bed. But he finds himself reluctantly falling in love with Eloise de Morigueax, the Norman noblewoman he’s commanded to marry...Categorized as:
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![Leif by Celeste Barclay]()
Leif by Celeste Barclay
Fate brought them together. Free will binds them. Leif Ivarrson wants nothing more than to enjoy the comforts of home after sailing for months. When a neighboring jarl arrives bearing news of a threat to their land and security, Leif knows there will be no rest for him... -
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![Alrek by Samantha Holt]()
Alrek by Samantha Holt
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor years the Vikings had raided their lands and killed her people. Now the enemy lay in her bed... Rescuing a Viking pirate from the ocean after his ship wrecked on the shores of Pictland was bound to bring Ilisa trouble. After all, she knew well of the savagery of the Vikings--she had experienced it first-hand. But her heart would not allow her to abandon someone in need... -
![Daughters of Victory by Gabriella Saab]()
Daughters of Victory by Gabriella Saab
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom the acclaimed author of The Last Checkmate comes a brilliant novel spanning from the Russian Revolution to the Nazi occupation of the Soviet Union and following two unforgettable women...their fates intertwined by ties of family and interrupted by the tragedy of war. Perfect for readers of Kate Quinn, Pam Jenoff, and Elena Gorokhova... -
![To Burn by Claudia Dain]()
To Burn by Claudia Dain
Claudia Dain turns up the heat with To Burn . Hatred is the first thing to flare between Melania, a noble Roman lady, and Wulfred, the Saxon warrior who has captured her father's villa on the outskirts of the Roman Empire. At first Wulfred thinks of her only as a captive, a slave, for he's never known a woman worthy to be called an enemy...Categorized as:
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![To Bewitch a Highlander by Lily Baldwin]()
To Bewitch a Highlander by Lily Baldwin
Rated: 3.73 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe will protect her identity with her very life if necessary. Who will protect her from herself? Shoney's lightning speed with a bow captures Ronan by surprise, and their chance meeting ends with him lying unconscious at the bottom of a ravine. When he awakens, he cannot rid his mind of her startling beauty, her valor, or the secret fear he glimpsed in her steel eyes...Categorized as:
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![Viking Thrall by Calyope Adams, Joanna Davis]()
Viking Thrall by Calyope Adams, Joanna Davis
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith one word, he sealed her fate. “Mine.” Esme is left behind when the Viking marauders appear in their sleepy village. She hopes to bargain with them, a cask of fine wine for the safety of the orphans she helps to watch over. But once the fierce Viking Headsman sets eyes on her, his intentions are plain. Magnus cannot believe his sight...
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