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The Unexpected Heir by L.L. Diamond
Elizabeth Bennet has a secret that will shock the magical world. While most ladies in her world have talents, a singular ability, and hold no other power, Elizabeth is the first female since Niniane, the Lady of the Lake, to wield magic as freely as any male heir...Categorized as:
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He Shall Thunder in the Sky by Elizabeth Peters
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 32 ratings1914 finds archaelogists Amelia Peabody, narrator, and husband Radcliffe Emerson back in Egypt for another dig, despite civil unrest. Defiantly pacifist son Ramses hides his spy activity with cousin David. He rescues Molly 12ish, and his dazzling smile conquers yet another female. An artifact from Giza confirms the return of archnemesis Sethos. -
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Naamah's Kiss by Jacqueline Carey
Once there were great magicians born to the Maghuin Dhonn, the folk of the Brown Bear, the oldest tribe in Alba. But generations ago, the greatest of them all broke a sacred oath sworn in the name of all his people. Now only small gifts remain to them. Through her lineage, Moirin possesses such gifts - the ability to summon the twilight and conceal herself, and the skill to coax plants to grow... -
Precious Bane by Mary Webb
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBooks like PRECIOUS BANE are as rare as blue moons. A forgotten classic set in rural Shropshire at the turn of the 19th century blends a simple, rustic love story with a profound sense of nature's mystic truth. Prue Sarn is an original and appealing heroine of English literature as she triumphs over a physical handicap to win her heart's desire... -
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A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn
Veronica and Stoker discover that not all fairy tales have happy endings, and some end in murder, in this latest historical mystery from New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award–nominated author Deanna Raybourn... -
The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun De Zhangxin Yu Chong (Novel) Vol. 1 by Xue Shan Fei Hu
After Li Yu stays up all night to read an engrossing webnovel, he finally falls asleep–only to wake up in the world of the novel itself. And not as himself, but as a helpless fish! Shocked and dismayed, Li Yu quickly realizes that he must live in a tank owned by Mu Tianchi, the tyrant of the novel who never speaks... -
Castle of the Winds by Christina Baehr
At Midsummer’s Eve, the Red Dragon will choose his bride. Following this mysterious invitation, Edith sets off on a quest to the Castle of the Winds to find a lost family of dragon keepers in the mountains of Wild Wales. But all is not as it seems. Edith must guard her own hidden power, or she might not return to her friends in Ormdale—including the man who has come to love her...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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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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I'm Only A Substitute Consort, but the Emperor Won't Let Me Leave Vol. 1 by Somari Oribe, Yuito Saehara
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"Shuran. .. You will go to the inner palace instead... -
Greybrow Serpent by Shari L. Tapscott
The captain of the Greybrow Serpent is the last man Lucia’s willing to trust. But he’s the only one who can save her. Lucia’s dreamed of finding Avery for a solid two months. In every one of her fantasies, the dashing captain has been on the deadly end of her dagger. Unfortunately, their reunion is not all she hoped it would be...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... -
Bound by Blood by Mia West
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe’ll do anything for the man he loves. Even the unthinkable. Bedwyr has everything he could want. He’s come back from a devastating injury, and he’s a warrior again, regaining his father’s respect battle by successful battle. Best of he has Arthur... -
Against Dark Tides by Clare Sager
Enemies. Lovers. Enemies once more. Now they must work together to survive. Notorious pirate Lady Vice has lost everything: ship, crew, and friends. Even her body has betrayed her, leaving her magic weak. To make matters worse, she’s stuck at sea with the man who stabbed her in the back. Knigh Blackwood is no longer a captain, no longer a pirate-hunter, no longer … anything... -
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Heart of Sherwood by Edale Lane
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Robyn's father and brother are killed in the Third Crusade, she is banished from her manor home and branded a traitor by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Disguised as a boy, she joins Little John and the rest of the gang in Sherwood Forest—and soon finds herself their leader. Queen Eleanor suspects Prince John is up to no good, and colluding with Sir Guy and the Sheriff of Nottingham... -
A Cursed Covenant by Leigh Ferguson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsElmira binds herself in a magical contract with the sea witch, Ophelia, leaving her old life behind to become a siren. Even though she is tied to the witch forever, she still pines and longs after the boy with hazel eyes and sunshine hair. When Peter shows up after years apart and wants to take her away, will she be able to escape? -
Lena & Ivar by Celeste Barclay
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat happens when love and war don’t mix? Ivar Sorenson is not only his father’s heir to their jarldom, he’s his parents’ last remaining son. There isn’t much choice for the future jarl when his father demands an alliance with their feuding neighbor. That alliance can only come in the form of a marriage. .. to a woman Ivar doesn’t want and doesn’t like... -
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... -
I'm Only A Substitute Consort, but the Emperor Won't Let Me Leave Vol. 2 by Somari Oribe, Yuito Saehara
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsShuran, cousin to the beautiful Reiran, had been forced to pretend to be her cousin, when Reiran ran off with some boy right before she was supposed to enter the emperor's inner palace. During her time, Shuran met a mysterious man, Sei, and they grew closer and closer during their late-night drinking parties... -
Knight's Oath by Juliette Caruso
When 20-year-old Eliana’s father orders her to court, it is with one purpose: to save their noble, destitute family through marriage to a wealthy suitor. Eliana would much rather be studying healing and making use of her rare magical talent for medicines, but there is no escaping his command...Categorized as:
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Third Degree Yearn by Laney Hatcher
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen I was just a girl, I gave my heart to the housekeeper’s son. He took it with him when he left and I never got it back. I’ve loved Julian Moore for as long as I can remember. But my plans for a future were stolen before we ever got the chance. Playmates at four. Constant companions at nine. And the undisputed love of my young life by sixteen. We were best friends through it all... -
Home Fires by Luanne Rice
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAnne Davis has returned to the house where she grew up, trading her glamorous Manhattan lifestyle for a harsh winter on a wind-whipped New England island. Her marriage has crumbled in the wake of a tragic accident. Now she has returned to the home on Salt Whistle Raod that has always meant shelter, security, family and love...Categorized as:
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Primrose and the Dreadful Duke by Emily Larkin
He's inherited more than just a dukedom. .. Oliver Dasenby is the most infuriating man Primrose Garland has ever known. He may be her brother’s best friend, but he has an atrocious sense of humor. Eight years in the cavalry hasn’t taught him solemnity, nor has the unexpected inheritance of a dukedom. But when Oliver inherited his dukedom, it appears that he also inherited a murderer... -
Defender of Crowns by Tanya Bird
Fighter. Misfit. Heart thief. How long can Chadora’s throne sit empty? That is the question on everyone’s mind as they wait for the rightful heir to return for his crown. Patience is not Eda’s strong suit, and she has an idea to speed things along that just might work. The youngest Suttone has found her voice, and now she is determined to be heard...Categorized as:
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Mountain of Mirrors and Starlight by Katherine Macdonald
Mirror, Mirror, way down deep. What ancient secrets do you keep? When Aislinn Ardenthorn, Princess of Faerie, volunteers to track down a mortal prince that's been kidnapped by dwarves, the last thing she expects is for the prince to baulk at the offer of rescue... -
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... -
Lord Hunter's Cinderella Heiress by Lara Temple
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBetrothed…to the wrong man! Building a life away from her bullying family, schoolmistress Helen Tilney now needs to convince her childhood sweetheart she's a worthy bride... -
Through the Fairy Tree by Kasey Stockton
Three men, a series of Highland contests, one prize: the chief’s daughter. As the daughter of the chief, Marion McEwan has no say in who her husband will be—a troublesome fact when the one man she doesn’t wish to marry, her awful cousin Simon, is the leading contender for her hand... -
The Physician's Barbarian by Amy Padilla
When my father schemed to marry my sister off to a decrepit old man to boost his standing, I swore I’d protect her. Together, we drove suitors away, but his fury only grew. To punish us, he rigged the barbarian lottery—and when Evelyn’s name was drawn, her fate was sealed. Unless I stopped it. There was only one way to spare her. I would take her place. I’d do anything for my family... -
The Blacksmith in My Tavern by L.V. Lane
I’ve been in love with the local blacksmith for as long as I can remember. With his big, capable hands and acres of shoulders that I can’t help but admire. Only he’s older and a widower. To him, I am nothing but a too-young, too-bold tavern wench. He has rejected my every advance. But his eyes tell a different story. No matter, I’m cursed to be stubborn... -
Seven Unfortunate Lifetimes, All Thanks to a Single Moment of Impulse by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang, 九鹭非香
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsXiao Xiang Zi, a cloud spirit In heaven, and Chu Kong mess up the red strings of fate by accident during their brawl. As a consequence they are sentenced to be a fated couple in the mortal realm for 7 lifetimes as a punishment for not getting along with each other...Categorized as:
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Lambchop and the Serious Courtship by R. Cooper
Lonely omega Nicodemus is approaching his first heat. A lowly and somewhat plain housekeeper in a small, uptight town, he is facing a long, bleak future alone or an even bleaker future with one of his few dull, disinterested suitors... -
Thornbound by Stephanie Burgis
Cassandra Harwood scandalized her nation when she became the first woman magician in Angland. Now, she's ready to teach a whole new generation of bright young women at her radical new school, the Thornfell College of Magic…... -
Hold Fast by Eliza MacArthur
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAt the end of her handfast to the vicious and abusive Laird Malcolm Cameron, Una has had more than enough of men to last a lifetime. She may be free from the arrangement but doesn’t know if she’ll ever outrun the pain of the past year. If only she can find a place to start over. A gifted healer, she decides to make her way to start a new life with a neighboring clan... -
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Crown of Serpents by Lara Reed
The sizzling tale of Perseus & Medusa featuring female rage, enemies-to-lovers, and high-stakes action. Medusa wants only one thing: revenge against the gods who abused and shunned her. Perseus would do anything to save his family from King Polydectes, the tyrant ruling his home – even slaying the infamous monster in exchange for his mother’s freedom... -
The Margrave's Daughter & the Enemy Prince, Volume 3 by An Ogura
This enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance follows a strong-willed, sword-wielding heroine who takes control of her own destiny. Prince Kenneth has ordered Anna Halmich—his hostage— to fall in love with him, declaring his intention to marry her instead of Iris Eclipse! If Iris's father were to catch on, however, Anna's life could be in danger... -
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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如珠似玉 Like Pearl and Jade by Yue Xia Die Ying, 月下蝶影
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMany people thought that the sweet-looking second miss of the Gu Family must be a gentle, kind and soft person. Yet sometimes, the truth was in the hands of the few. This is a story of a tyrant flower in the guise of a delicate flower and a seemingly sickly but extremely long-lived and infatuated emperor... -
It's Better to be the Empress Dowager 宫斗不如当太后 by Jiu Yue Liu Huo, September Flowing Fire
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTang Shishi was the number one beauty in the court. She was arrogant, domineering and aggressive. She accidentally picked up a book and learned that she was just a vicious female second lead in a palace struggle. Later, she would fight for favor with the female lead, and eventually she was ruined and died miserably... -
The Margrave's Daughter & the Enemy Prince, Volume 2 by An Ogura
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance follows a strong-willed, sword-wielding heroine who takes control of her own destiny. Anna Halmich's new life in the Kingdom of Albion starts with her attending Centaur Ladies' Academy, where she must learn the ways of an elegant noblewoman. . -
The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown by Julia Quinn, Suzanne Enoch
Lady Whistledown Tells All! Society is abuzz when the Season's most promising debutante is jilted by her intended—only to be swept away by the deceitful rogue's dashing older brother—in New York Times bestseller Julia Quinn 's witty, charming, and heartfelt tale...Categorized as:
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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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春树暮云 Spring Trees and Sunset Clouds by 未良 (Wei Liang)
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratings普通又平凡的大学生穿越到异世界的王室中成为了王位继承人之一,说起来美好,实际上其中的艰辛,又有谁知呢?还不若就此归去,隐姓埋名,陷与这十丈红尘,繁华人间。. 此文属架空,慢热文,十余万的短文,因为某良懒散的关系,其中各种植物家畜的名字都未曾更改,逻辑混乱之处还请见谅。. "Spring Trees and Sunset Clouds". An average, normal university student transmigrates into the royal family in another world, where he becomes one of the successors of the throne... -
원수를 사랑하게 된 이유에 대하여 [Wonsureul Saranghage Doen Iyue Daehayeo] by Mieun Lee, 이미은
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratings부모님이 마차 사고로 돌아가시고, 가문을 지키기 위해 검을 든 리아. 제국 유일의 여기사 단장이 되어 인정받았다 생각하고 한시름 놓았더니,. 사사건건 시비를 거는 원수 같은 공작 에드가 때문에 하루하루 속만 터져간다! 그런데 리아를 보고 얼굴을 붉히는 이 원수. .. .뭔가 이상한데? -
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... -
The Little Village of Book Lovers: A Novel by Nina George
Rated: 3.41 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA young woman with the extraordinary power to bring soulmates together searches for her own true love in this tender, lyrical standalone novel inspired by the “bona fide international hit” ( The New York Times Book Review ) The Little Paris Bookshop... -
The Little Village of Book Lovers by Nina George
Rated: 3.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA young woman with the extraordinary power to bring soulmates together searches for her own true love in this tender, lyrical standalone novel inspired by the “bona fide international hit” ( The New York Times Book Review ) The Little Paris Bookshop...
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