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Pride and Prejudice (with the original watercolor illustrations by C.E. Brock): An Illustrated Classic: Love, Class, and Society in Regency England by Jane Austen
Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' is a classic novel that explores themes of social class, love, and reputation in 19th-century England. Written in a satirical and witty style, the book offers a window into the world of the landed gentry where marriage was considered a strategic move rather than a matter of the heart. The original watercolor illustrations by C. E...Categorized as:
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A Time Of End by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Executioner Knights are back! Alexander de Sherrington seeks to marry a daughter of the great Christopher de Lohr (Rise of the Defender). But not if King John has anything to say about it! Alexander de Sherrington, the man affectionately referred to as ‘Sherry’ by his friends, is off on the greatest adventure of his life… and his target is Lady Christin de Lohr... -
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Pride and Prejudice (Unabridged with the original watercolor illustrations by C.E. Brock): A Timeless Exploration of Love, Marriage, and Society in Regency England by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 84 ratingsThis edition of "Pride and Prejudice (Unabridged with the original watercolor illustrations by C. E. Brock)" has been carefully formatted for your ebook reader with a functional table of contents. Pride and Prejudice is a novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1813...Categorized as:
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The Leviathan: The Blackchurch Guild: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWelcome to Book One in the exciting and diverse new series, The Blackchurch Guild: The Shadow Knights. Medieval England’s most elite training guild. The Blackchurch Guild is an elite knight training school. Men, and even women, are accepted into the program if they prove themselves worthy. Different from most training arenas in England, candidates don’t have to be from wealthy families... -
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WolfeAx: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.81 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMagnus de Wolfe, who takes after his Viking forefathers, has his story told in a unique and powerful way. The story of a love nearly lost… but for an angel. Paternal grandson of England's greatest knight, son of the man known as Nighthawk, and grandson on his mother's side of a Norse king, Magnus de Wolfe has the blood of elite and royal warriors flowing through his veins... -
Dark Warrior by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt’s the Dark Knight’s wild son, Cortland “Cort” de Russe in an adventure that could see him executed for treason. March Medieval Madness has arrived! 1518 A. D. – As a decorated knight for Henry VIII, Cort is sent to Ireland to assist the Earls of Kildare in ruling The Pale, the only strip of Ireland that the English ruled uncontested in the whole country... -
The Splendid Hour by Kathryn Le Veque
It's Christopher de Lohr's bastard son, Peter, in a tale that could change the stars of the House of de Lohr forever. .. When religion and politics don't meet, it's an explosion that could tear the Executioner Knights—and England—apart forever. .. Peter de Lohr is the illegitimate son of the greatest knight in the realm, though he has been accepted by his father. Not only accepted—embraced... -
Master of the Dawn by Kathryn Le Veque
A flashy knight with a scandalous reputation and a much-pursued heiress find themselves tangled up in an unconventional love story. But all is not as it seems. Will hidden secrets destroy everything? 1195 A. D. - Sir Galen Burleson (from Guardian of Darkness) has a love ‘em and leave ‘em reputation. Enormous and powerful, he is the captain of the army at Hexham Castle... -
Of Mortal Fury: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Morgan de Wolfe, commander of Richmond Castle, is called by his liege Caius d’Avignon (Winter of Solace) into the full-fledged world of the Executioner Knights to go deep under cover, a de Wolfe becomes a Wolfe in sheep’s clothing for the sake of William Marshal and his spy ring... -
Starless by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou met Achilles and Susanna in Book Two of the Executioner Knights series – and sparks flew! Now, read their endearing and touching love story in ‘Starless’! The third Executioner Knight is in for a world of trouble…. Achilles de Dere is a stubborn knight prone to fighting - anywhere, anytime. If there is a punch to be thrown, it's usually from Achilles... -
The Black Storm by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA powerful knight who has served two kings becomes a tournament champion, but will a meddlesome woman and a wicked opponent bring him the greatest defeat of his life? Will the lady he loves with his entire being slip through his fingers? Ridge de Reyne (from The Red Fury) served both Henry III and Alexander, King of Scotland, but royal appointments were ultimately not the life he wanted... -
Temptress in Disguise by Adele Clee
Aramis Chance has a reputation to uphold. When a man is dark, brooding and as dangerous as the devil, everyone must fear him. So, when Aramis is kidnapped by a demure young woman wielding a pistol, he’s certain it’s a prank. No one would dare risk his wrath, which is why he’s convinced his brothers have hired an actress to test his mettle. Miss Naomi Grant needs a man with brains and brawn... -
The Mountain Dark by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Executioner Knights are back, now with one of their own falling in love with a Welsh princess who holds the key to a renewed rebellion. Will love win out over his sense of duty? Kress de Rhydian is a man on a mission... -
Winter of Solace by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCaius d'Avignon, the knight known as The Britannia Viper, finds himself on the opposite side of William Marshal. .. and the Executioner Knights are caught in the middle. .. Welcome to another Executioner Knights' tale! When Caius d’Avignon is sent north at the request of a cousin of William Marshal to help in a dispute between neighbors, Caius couldn’t have imagined how his life would change... -
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To Wed a Highlander by Michele Sinclair
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsAn Arranged Marriage. . . Makenna Dunstan has never needed a man's protection before. But when her father's failing health places the safety of the clan in her hands, she has no choice but to marry Colin McTiernay. Fearing the emotions Colin awakens within her, she finds herself succumbing too easily to his lingering kisses and warm caresses... -
Her Dangerous Beast by Scarlett Scott
A royal prince exiled from his country long ago, Theo St. George forged a new life in London's dark and seedy underworld. As a coldhearted mercenary, he's willing to do anything for a price. But when he accepts a position as bodyguard to a duke in danger, he finds his true opponent in the nobleman's prim and icy sister...Categorized as:
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Impossible by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSociety’s most exclusive invitation. .. Welcome to the Phoenix Club, where London’s most audacious, disreputable, and intriguing ladies and gentlemen find scandal, redemption, and second chances. Ada Treadway has been in love before, and it brought nothing but heartache... -
Sin Like Flynn by Kathryn Le Veque, Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque and #1 Amazon Bestselling author Alexa Aston, the Regency Duet you've been waiting for. .. meet the sensual, handsome, and naughty Sinning Flynns. London will never be the same. .. Mad King George III shocks Polite Society when he awards Cornish smuggler Sean Flynn, descended from an Irish pirate, an earldom and lands in Cornwall...Categorized as:
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Love Blooms with the Duke by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA fourth son instantly propelled into a dukedom . . . A beautiful woman trying to support herself as a governess . . . Two people who want to be accepted—and who long for love . . . Xander Hughes, London’s biggest rake, suddenly finds himself in over his head, becoming the Duke of Brockbank and guardian to two nieces he has never met... -
The Heart of a Scoundrel by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsRuthless, wicked, and dark, the Marquess of Rutland rouses terror in the breast of ladies and nobleman alike. All Edmund wants in life is power. After he was publically humiliated by his one love Lady Margaret, he vowed vengeance, using Margaret’s niece, as his pawn. Except, he’s thwarted by another, more enticing target—Miss Phoebe Barrett...Categorized as:
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The Highlander’s Virgin Widow: A Highlanders Historical Romance Novel by Eloise Madigan
"I own this castle and everything in it. Including ye. ”. Widowed Lady Keira leads a happy life. .. Until an enemy Laird claims her castle. With nowhere to go, Keira vows to chase the ruthless man away by any means available. Including tapestries. .. and baby goats. And she must never surrender. No matter how much she burns for her unlikely -and temporary- roommate. .. ***...Categorized as:
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The Highlander’s Auctioned Hellion: A Medieval Historical Romance by Lydia Kendall
“If I were to kiss ye, would ye stop me, lassie? Or would ye lean into my touch as ye’re doing now, like a good little wife? ”. When her father announced an auction for her hand, Lady Lydia didn't expect that a brooding Highland Devil would show up in London. .. to claim her. Suddenly responsible for his brother's twins, ruthless Laird Callum would do anything to secure a bride...Categorized as:
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When a Highlander Loses His Heart by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was nothing more than retaliation against his enemies…until she became the woman he could not live without. Set on revenge, Highland warrior Graham MacLeod abducts Isobel Campbell never anticipating his enemy’s daughter would awaken an irresistible hunger in him...Categorized as:
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Highland Destroyer: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Book Two in the exciting HIGHLAND LEGION series! When a betrothal is broken by a wayward bride, Darien dun Tahr finds himself in an awkward. .. and unknowingly dangerous… position. Lies, secrets, and betrayal abound in Scotland in this passionate tale of true love! Darien, the second son of Lares dun Tarh, finds himself betrothed to a wealthy lass from a good Scottish family...Categorized as:
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The Devil of Helburn by the Sea by Rebecca Ruger
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSparks fly when the mighty Caelen MacGaren meets Julia Caverhill when his army takes refuge inside her family’s stronghold. The green-eyed lass stirs long-dead fires inside him, but cruel manipulations work to keep them apart. Caelen wakes one morning, recalling only flashes and snippets of the splendid night passed, believing it had been Julia with whom he’d shared such passion... -
Make Believe with the Marquess by Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen he mistakes you for a chambermaid… The Marquess has something this teacher wants, and, as luck would have it, she has something he needs. Beatrice Wolcott is desperate to keep her past a secret... -
Highlanders Never Surrender by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOn the path of vengeance, he unwillingly collided with love. No one desires retribution against their enemy more than Highlander Cormac MacLean. Yet his foe has the favor of the king and Cormac lacks irrefutable proof of the man’s nefarious deeds, so revenge must be planned with calculated care...Categorized as:
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Taken by the Highland Beast: A Medieval Historical Romance by Lydia Kendall
“Dinnae forget who ye belong to now, wife…”. Accidentally bringing a dagger to her wedding night, Amelia knows she’s in trouble. For her new husband is a ruthless beast…Still, it isn't fear that has her trembling when she meets his heated gaze. .. For cruel Laird Jack, having to marry his enemy's sister to end a war is one thing. But having the little minx defy him at every turn is another. .Categorized as:
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The Highlander’s English Virgin: A Medieval Historical Romance by Lydia Kendall
“As long as ye’re in me castle, ye’re mine to command. ”. Desperate to escape an unwanted wedding, Lady Leah sneaks into a carriage, only to end up trapped with the most cold-hearted Laird in the Highlands…. Blamed for his first wife’s death, Laird Magnus has become a recluse...Categorized as:
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The Lion of Blacklaw Tower by Rebecca Ruger
They owe each other their lives. Having saved her from a fate worse than death, John Craig would have paid with his life if not for Ava Guthrie coming to his rescue. So, while they might now be even, there is no way that John can abandon Ava. Saving him essentially made her a criminal, and that is the only reason he insists she must flee with him...Categorized as:
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Willful in Winter by Scarlett Scott
Rand, Viscount Aylesford, needs a fiancée, and he needs one now. His requirements are concise: she must not embarrass him, and she must understand he has no intention of ever marrying her. Miss Grace Winter is the most stubborn of the notorious Wicked Winters. When her brother decrees she must marry well, she is every bit as determined to avoid becoming a nobleman's wife...Categorized as:
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The Duke's Counterfeit Wife by Caroline Lee
How did she end up make-believe married to the Grump Next Door? Spinster scientist Felicity Montrose has always been as curious as one of her pet cats. So when her dark and dangerous neighbor catches her breaking into his house, her body’s reactions to his manhandling raises all sorts of interesting questions...Categorized as:
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A Virgin for the Vicious Highlander: A Medieval Historical Romance by Lydia Kendall
“I can dance with other men. ”. “Sure…If ye want their blood on yer hands. ”. When Cecilia's Aunt makes her choose between taking her vows or ending up on the streets, she does the she claims that she isn't pure. Now she must give her Aunt a name…And she picks the most fearsome, reclusive Laird in the Highlands... -
Someone Perfect by Mary Balogh
Sometimes, just one person can pull a whole family apart. And sometimes, it just takes one person to pull it back together. For fans of Bridgerton, New York Times bestselling Regency Romance author Mary Balogh shows how love truly conquers all in this new Friends of the Westcotts novel... -
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The Highlander's Lady by Eliza Knight
BOOK THREE: The Stolen Bride Series. A Highlander tamed…. Laird Daniel Murray seeks adventure, battle and freedom for his countrymen. Putting off his duties as laird—with a promise to his clan he’ll return come spring—Daniel sets off with his men to fight alongside William Wallace and the Bruce. But soon he stumbles across an enchanting lady in need...Categorized as:
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Highland Wrath by Madeline Martin
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Madeline Martin comes a thrilling Scottish Historical Romance featuring a female assassin on the hunt to find the men that slaughtered her family, perfect for fans of Monica McCarty and Margaret Mallory... -
The Highlander Burns for Vengeance by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDivided by treachery, bound by an edict, they must decide their to love or to hate. After years of captivity, Graeme Stewart has returned home with a burning desire for vengeance, and it’s all directed at the Campbell clan. They attacked his home, killed his parents, and imprisoned him for eighteen long years... -
Highlander The Cursed Lord by Donna Fletcher
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe time has come for a curse that has plagued three clans for 20 years to meet its fate at the hands of three women who hold the key to its destruction... -
The Secret of Clan Duncraig by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPassion ignites in the shadow of a family secret. . . Resilient young widow Maisie has sworn off love after enduring a forced marriage. But her life takes an unexpected turn when Kieran, a fierce and enigmatic Scottish warrior, arrives at the Red Stag Inn... -
Taken by the Devilish Highlander: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance by Maddie MacKenna
“The only thing more dangerous than my blade is what you make me feel, lass. ”. Witnessing her laird’s assassination, healer Feya doesn’t think. She runs. Straight into the arms of an even more dangerous man. He saves her without hesitation—but his help comes at a price. And Feya knows better than to make a deal with the devil…. ***. Mercy isn’t something Laird Archer understands...Categorized as:
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The Highlander’s Hunted Wife by Emma Linfield
“Do ye enjoy having me chase ye? Is this little game as thrilling to ye as it is to me, lass? ”. Hunted. Caught. Trapped. Katie snuck into the Beastly Laird's castle to help her brother. She should have known better. Now she must run. For she knows what happens. .. When the Laird catches you. ***. Cruel Laird Hector wouldn't bother to chase the lass. .. But he never resists a challenge...Categorized as:
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The Enemy Across the Loch by Kasey Stockton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe believes she's a selkie—she has no desire to change his mind. The loch divides the feuding clans. Ealann McEwan on one side, Miles Duncan on the other. When a chance encounter causes them to meet, a friendship is borne of necessity. But as war inches closer, they will be forced to choose: love or their families. **Book three in the Myths of Moraigh Trilogy...Categorized as:
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Highlanders Never Forget by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the game of love, the only way to win is to risk it all. Fiercely focused Highland warrior Alexander Gordon has one goal—secure a coveted spot on the King’s Night Guard... -
While Angels Slept by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings1139 A. D. – When her husband perishes in a skirmish, the Lady Cantia du Bexley Penden is distraught. Her husband was assisting the mighty Viscount Winterton in the battle for the throne between Empress Matilda and Stephen of Blois, caught, like most men, in a vicious struggle for the rightful ruler of England... -
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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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Highlander's Runaway Bride by Maddie MacKenna
“I need to marry a laird by the end of the week. ”. After running away from her own wedding, Delilah, daughter of Laird McGunn, can’t outrun fate anymore. But finding a husband again is impossible. Until she gets an irresistible deal from the most dangerous her father’s enemy…. Evan O’Reid is determined to achieve what no Laird before him peace with the McGunns... -
A Virgin for the Ruthless Highlander: A Medieval Historical Romance by Lydia Kendall
“Ye’re nae goin’ anywhere, lass. For the next seven days, ye belong to me. ”. Decoding a secret message in a book, Freya finds one last excuse to delay her unwanted wedding. She travels to warn the most feared man in the Highlands of an attack against him. .. only to end up in his dungeons. Notorious Laird Raghnall will stop at nothing to avenge his brother's death...Categorized as:
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A Wife for the Highland Wolf: A Highlanders Historical Romance Novel by Eloise Madigan
“The contract is binding…Ye’re mine now, sweetheart. ”. Accused of his first wife’s murder, Laird Murdoch can’t find a bride to raise his son. Until an old contract between clans thrusts the bonniest lass his way. Forced to marry the most feared Laird in the Highlands, Lydia vows not to let the handsome warrior terrorize her. So she sets some rules... -
Taken by the Scarred Highlander: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance by Maddie MacKenna
“For a month, ye belong to me, lass. ”. Finding a mute child near her orphanage, Charlotte vows to protect him. Even if it leads her to Scotland…trapped with the monster claiming to be his father. There is only one way for beastly Laird Alasdair to bring his son home. Take the alluring Englishwoman with them. But only for a month...Categorized as:
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Wedded to the Heartless Highlander by Maddie MacKenna
“There is nae competition, lass. Ye were mine the moment I decided to play. ”. When her father declares a competition for her hand Erica is devastated. But before she can flee, a dangerous man joins. And he intends to make her his. Death follows Laird Hunter everywhere he goes. So he vows never to take a wife. Only, he still needs a mother for his niece...Categorized as:
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