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Falls the Shadow by Sharon Kay Penman
Simon de Montfort was a man ahead of his time in the thirteenth century, a disinherited Frenchman who talked his way into an English earldom and marriage with a sister of the English king, Henry III. A charismatic, obstinate leader, Simon soon lost patience with the king's incompetence and inability to keep his word, and found himself the champion of the common people... -
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The Robber Knight by Robert Thier
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhen you are fighting for the freedom of your people, falling in love with your enemy is not a great idea. Sir Reuben, the dreaded robber knight, has long been Ayla’s deadliest enemy. She swore he would hang for his crimes. Now they are both trapped in her castle as the army of a far greater enemy approaches, and they have only one chance: stand together, or fall... -
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![White Wolf by David Gemmell]()
White Wolf by David Gemmell
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsThe start of a gripping new series in the tradition of The Drenai TalesSkilgannon the Damned had vanished from the pages of history. Following the terrible triumph at Perapolis, the General had taken the legendary Swords of Night and Day and ridden from the lands of Naashan. No-one knew where he had gone, and the assassins sent by the Witch Queen could find no trace of his passing... -
![The Robber Knight's Love by Robert Thier]()
The Robber Knight's Love by Robert Thier
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAyla has uncovered a terrible secret: the man she loves is in fact her worst enemy. As a mighty army gathers to destroy her and her people, she must ask herself: will he join them to destroy her? Must she cut him out of her heart to survive? Or is there another way—a way to forgiveness and... love? Special Edition with secret chapters revealed and insights into Sir Reuben’s mysterious past... -
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![House of Darakai by K.L. Kolarich]()
House of Darakai by K.L. Kolarich
BEHIND THE MASK OF WAR AND VALOR, BETRAYAL REIGNS WHERE IT BLEEDS…Orynthia’s young king grievously takes his throne in the wake of regicide. From the city’s underbelly, unrest brews for the cross-caste convicted, while the haidrens hastily depart Bastiion to embark on the coronation tour for the realm’s new sovereign: Dmitri Korbin Thoarne... -
![The Calm Before the Storm by Danielle L. Jensen]()
The Calm Before the Storm by Danielle L. Jensen
Set in the world of The Bridge Kingdom series, The Calm Before the Storm is six chapters of extra content that take place after the events of The Traitor Queen and The Inadequate Heir.Ithicana has been liberated from the Maridrinians, but not everyone holds peace in their hearts... -
![The Fallout by Everythursday]()
The Fallout by Everythursday
When does redemption begin? She likes to believe it is at the top of a tower, when a boy lowers his wand, his power, his control, his future in the ranks he had been promised and walks away to never be the same again.The question for Draco Malfoy, of course, was when it ended... -
![Lord of Shadows by Tanya Anne Crosby]()
Lord of Shadows by Tanya Anne Crosby
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe epic finale of the Daughters of Avalon! Medieval romance with a sprinkling of fantasy.Rhiannon's destiny is fated from the moment of her birth. She and her dewine sisters must defeat an ancient evil, or Britain itself will go the way of Avalon... -
![Court of Secrets and Flames by Nina Frost]()
Court of Secrets and Flames by Nina Frost
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsShe’s a pawn in a deadly game. A game for which she doesn’t know the rules.One moment, Lark Axton is just a trainee at Flighthaven—a noble daughter of Aclaris training to fight the winged enemies from Tirene—who’s embroiled in a forbidden love affair with her gorgeous trainer, Sterling.The next, she’s reeling from the worst kind of betrayals. Now, she doesn’t know who she is. Or who to trust... -
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The Lochlann Deception: Complete Series by Robin D. Mahle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe needed an escape. He needed her .Galina has been looking for a way out. So when she has the chance to break free of her kingdom and the man who wants to own her, she has no choice but to see it through.Even if it means collecting on a life debt from the worst decision she’s ever made.Davin’s mistakes are catching up to him... -
![House of Boreal by K.L. Kolarich]()
House of Boreal by K.L. Kolarich
BEHIND THE MASK OF TRUTH AND HONOR, LIES SOW A CORRUPTED CREED... Hunted and horrified, the Quadren escapes to the mist-choked House of Boreal—a remote highland citadel shrouded by harrowing tales of the occult. Meanwhile, mortal lies flood the crown city and propaganda plagues the streets. Insurgents infiltrate Bastiion, each lobbying for the vacant throne... -
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Poison Genius Consort by 芥沫 (Jie Mo)
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEasily cowed and bullied, she was the useless, ugly woman with no talent in medical skills. Supported by millions, he was Tianning’s most respected duke with the power to move all under Heaven. On their wedding day the bridal sedan was carried to the front doors, but the Duke of Qin’s gates were shut tight.They told her, ‘Come back tomorrow... -
![The Road to Avalon by Joan Wolf, Mary Jo Putney]()
The Road to Avalon by Joan Wolf, Mary Jo Putney
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe pageantry and passionate intrigues of King Arthur’s court are expertly re-created in this historical novel—the only Arthurian novel in which all of the central characters are portrayed as intrinsically good people. This realistic retelling of the legend shows Arthur severing the bonds of bastardy, vanquishing the Saxons, and loving one woman...Categorized as:
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![Second Star to the Left by Megan Van Dyke]()
Second Star to the Left by Megan Van Dyke
Tinker Bell, banished from her homeland for doing the unthinkable, selling the hottest drug in Neverland—pixie dust—wants absolution.Determined to find a way home, Tink doesn’t hesitate to follow the one lead she has, even if that means seducing a filthy pirate to steal precious gems out from under his…hook.Captain Hook believes he’s found a real treasure in Tink...Categorized as:
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![The Gilded Fae by Shari L. Tapscott]()
The Gilded Fae by Shari L. Tapscott
All her life, Sabine has been intrigued by the humans—the tales of their bustling cities, busy streets, and especially their grand theaters. But as a Fae princess of West Faerie, and the kingdom’s future queen, Sabine is forbidden from crossing the bridge that leads into human territory...Categorized as:
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약탈혼 1 [Yagtalhon 1] by Saha, 사하
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 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... -
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Winds of Fate by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsLackey, who has enchanted readers since the publication of her first novel, Arrows of the Queen in 1987, scores another hit with the paperback release of the first book in an exciting new series. High magic had been lost to Valdemar when Vanyel gave his life to save his kingdom from destruction by the dark sorceries... -
![Of Flames and Fallacies by Courtney Whims]()
Of Flames and Fallacies by Courtney Whims
Possession of dragon contraband in the Arterian kingdom is a guaranteed brutal execution. And when twenty-two-year-old Katerina Blackwind finds a dragon egg buried in her father’s grave, she begins to question everything she thought she knew. She must return the forbidden dragon hatchling north to the secretive Dragon where dragons roam free and a rebellion group resides...Categorized as:
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The Fiery Crown by Jeffe Kennedy
A desperate alliance. A struggle for survival. And a marriage of convenience with an epic twist of fate. . . WILL THEIR LOVE STAND THE TEST OF TIMEQueen Euthalia has reigned over her island kingdom of Calanthe with determination, grace, and her magical, undying orchid ring... -
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The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe Bone Shard Daughter was hailed as "one of the best debut fantasy novels of the year" (BuzzFeed News). Now, Andrea Stewart brings us the final book in this unmissable, action-packed, magic-laced epic fantasy trilogy, The Bone Shard War. Lin Sukai has won her first victory as Emperor, but the future of the Phoenix Empire hangs in the balance – and Lin is dangerously short of allies... -
![The Bloody Throne by S.C. Emmett]()
The Bloody Throne by S.C. Emmett
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Intricate, elegant and sharp as a blade―sweeping political fantasy at its finest." ―Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine ThroneA richly detailed epic of ambition, honor, and sacrifice, The Bloody Throne is the masterful conclusion to Hostage of Empire, a medieval East Asia-inspired fantasy trilogy. The great Zhaon empire is in turmoil... -
![A Young Lady Finds Her True Calling Living with the Enemy Vol.1 by syuu, Kashi Kamitoma]()
A Young Lady Finds Her True Calling Living with the Enemy Vol.1 by syuu, Kashi Kamitoma
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“We demanded reparations, not a bride.”Pressed into marrying a general of the enemy nation, she would find only her future husband’s rejection and a cold reception in her new homeland…As the daughter of a powerful marquess in a small, prosperous nation, Bertine was raised with all the privileges and expectations befitting her station...Categorized as:
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![Flower In The Palace by Jordan Silver]()
Flower In The Palace by Jordan Silver
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDisclaimer: This book is loosely based on the Korean Drama The Moon The Embraces The Sun. Though the basic storyline is similar, the story, scenes and characters are all mine. Prince Jai of Zihan was soon to be named Crown Prince once his father ascended the throne. At seventeen he was an accomplished young man who had learned at his father and grandfather’s knees the ways of an emperor... -
![The Necromancer's Prisoner by Elric Shaw]()
The Necromancer's Prisoner by Elric Shaw
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen Light meets Dark, the resulting conflagration may burn bright…or fizzle to ash.Alistair became a paladin to honor his father’s legacy. While he’s never been particularly devout, he’s determined to live up to the responsibility of his station... -
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![Wicked Enemy by Marion Blackwood]()
Wicked Enemy by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDisaster has left Levi's once mighty Court of Metal in shambles, and he is now besieged from every side. Word has spread about his weakened state, which emboldens enemies from both without and within. In a mad scramble for survival, he must deal with both the other dark mages inside Malgrave as well as a lurking threat from the north. At the same time, Eve faces a struggle of her own... -
![Kingdom in Exile by Jenna Wolfhart]()
Kingdom in Exile by Jenna Wolfhart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA promise is as deadly as a sword. Once a Shieldmaiden for her beloved kingdom, now Princess Reyna Darragh is nothing more than a captive of the exiled Shadow Court. The shadow fae believe in strange visions that foretell of the upcoming war. If Reyna helps them, they will win. If she refuses, their realm will fall. The High King gives her an ultimatum... -
![Alamut by Judith Tarr]()
Alamut by Judith Tarr
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA knight from across the sea, a beleaguered kingdom, a spirit of fire with a deadly secret. For close to a hundred years the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem has stood with its thin line of fortresses against the combined power of the world of Islam. Now the Sultan Saladin has declared war against the young Leper King... -
![The Fifth Knight by Jesikah Sundin, Claire Luana]()
The Fifth Knight by Jesikah Sundin, Claire Luana
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFour cursed knights. One Warrior Princess. A faerie sword that binds their lives together. Fionna’s only hope to save her family lies across the Irish Sea. As a warrior princess of Ulster, the rival clann holding her father and sister for ransom knows she’ll pay any price to get them back. But even she couldn’t predict the task set before her—to steal a faerie sword from a king... -
![Gate to Kandrith by Nicole Luiken]()
Gate to Kandrith by Nicole Luiken
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSarathena Remillus, daughter of the newly elected Primus of the Republic of Temboria, has been given a mission: discover the secret of slave magic. Anxious to escape the corruption and treachery of the capital, Sara welcomes the chance to finally prove herself far away in Kandrith, the tiny nation of former slaves... -
![The Scar by Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko]()
The Scar by Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsReaching far beyond sword and sorcery, The Scar is a story of two people torn by disaster, their descent into despair, and their reemergence through love and courage. Sergey and Marina Dyachenko mix dramatic scenes with romance, action and wit, in a style both direct and lyrical... -
![Summer's Snow by Carly H. Mannon]()
Summer's Snow by Carly H. Mannon
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOnly the strongest of blooms arise from the blood-flecked snow. At only 21, the Briar twins have already known much tragedy. Nic and Misha’s mother died in childbirth, then their father was taken by disease thirteen years later. Now the four faerie kingdoms are gathering together to celebrate a century of peace... -
![A Fairy Hunter's Guide for the Recently [Un]Dead by Cynthia Prith]()
A Fairy Hunter's Guide for the Recently [Un]Dead by Cynthia Prith
A steamy romantasy debut where the Victorian style of Encyclopedia of Fairies meets the monster hunting vibes of Van Helsing, set within glamorous ballrooms inspired by Bridgerton.A fairy hunter desperate to save herself. A blighted knight hunting for his freedom. A looming war.Unexpectedly resurrected, Gwendolyn finds herself kidnapped by her mortal enemy: the fae... -
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Wildfire by Sarah Micklem
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe highly anticipated second book in Sarah Micklem's literary fantasy trilogy that began with the critically acclaimed debut, "Firethorn." Sarah Micklem brings her lush prose and rich imagination to the second installment of this epic trilogy, set in an imaginary world as real as history and as marvelous as legend... -
![Giver of Roses by Kathleen Morgan]()
Giver of Roses by Kathleen Morgan
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fascinating world engaged in an epic conflict. After a grueling, three-year siege, Vartan Karayan, royal heir of Gadiel, is the only obstacle between the enemy and his beloved city of Astara. Yet when an invincible adversary leaves him critically wounded, the true battle has just begun... -
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![The Orlando innamorato by Matteo Maria Boiardo]()
The Orlando innamorato by Matteo Maria Boiardo
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Orlando innamorato. 418 Pages... -
![Eldmoor : Hollow of Shadows by J.P Feather]()
Eldmoor : Hollow of Shadows by J.P Feather
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter a failed mission, Clara's life changes. Lazarus’s the Ascension Games training now may cost the participants their lives before they even reach the starting line.A new enemy lurks in the night, and unseen magic forces two teams to become one with common goal—survival... -
![Black Knight, Volume 01 by Kai Tsurugi]()
Black Knight, Volume 01 by Kai Tsurugi
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsZeke O'Brien may have his eyes on the title of Black Knight--the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a knight in the kingdom of Aran--but he's also after another prize: The young prince, Chris! Black Knight is a sweeping romantic epic about the relationship between the prince of a medieval kingdom and his loyal guardsman, as they embark on a life-long relationship fraught with danger,... -
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Ammey McKeaf by Jane Shoup
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmmey McKeaf is beloved and protected, not only by her father, the most revered general in the island country of Azulland, but also by five elder brothers, all champions of the games. Her brothers have trained and challenged her all her life, especially at swordsmanship, which will serve her well... -
![The Love Letters of Abelard and Heloise by Peter Abélard, Héloïse d'Argenteuil]()
The Love Letters of Abelard and Heloise by Peter Abélard, Héloïse d'Argenteuil
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt sometimes happens that Love is little esteemed by those who choose rather to think of other affairs, and in requital He strongly manifests His power in unthought ways... -
![End of the Forest by Zora Fox]()
End of the Forest by Zora Fox
Inspired by the poem “Goblin Market” and the myth of Endymion, this sizzling, enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas or Scarlett St. Claire.Everyone knew to stay away from the wood at twilight. Maidens most of all... -
![Cinnamon Rolls and Villainy by Chanté A. Campbell]()
Cinnamon Rolls and Villainy by Chanté A. Campbell
A kind-hearted baker with a dark secret.The vicious, beautiful villainess he’s forced to serve. And the ruthless game that will decide the fate of their world. Human, Ayc Waylonder should have died in a massacre that destroyed his people, but a swift lie spared him from a bloody fate... -
![The Raven Queen by Jules Watson]()
The Raven Queen by Jules Watson
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this dazzling retelling of one of Ireland’s most stirring legends, acclaimed author Jules Watson brings to life the story of Maeve, the raven queen, who is as fierce as she is captivating. She was born to be a pawn, used to secure her father’s royal hold on his land. She was forced to advance his will through marriage—her own desires always thwarted... -
![Guinevere: A Medieval Romance by Lavinia Collins]()
Guinevere: A Medieval Romance by Lavinia Collins
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Guinevere takes no prisoners. Lavinia Collins gives us a fierce and feisty Guinevere who can challenge any of the knights of the Round Table in love, in war, and in her adventurous spirit." Kenneth Abel (author of Bait) All three books of the stunning Arthurian romance The Guinevere Trilogy available as a single volume at a superb price... -
![Maythorn's Wish by Emily Larkin]()
Maythorn's Wish by Emily Larkin
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLong, long ago, when knights wore armor and outlaws roamed the king’s forests, it is said that Faeries sometimes visited this realm… In a little cottage, in a little meadow, near a little village, there once lived a widow and her three beautiful daughters. The widow was half-blind and half-lame, but she had whole-hearted courage, and one day her courage brought her face to face with a Faerie... -
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![Haven by S.E. Wendel]()
Haven by S.E. Wendel
A knight who laid down her sword…Lady Maddalena Montcaer is a knight no more. Lena knew what she gave up the night she freed the avian prince she was meant to keep imprisoned. Breaking her oath, choosing love over duty—she regrets none of it. But the wilderness is a vast, dangerous place, and Lena is far beyond the regimented world she knew... -
![Stolen Shadow Bride by S.M. Gaither]()
Stolen Shadow Bride by S.M. Gaither
Rated: 3.73 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA desperate sister. A cold Fae prince. A dangerous trick, and a spark of passion that might set a fragile peace ablaze…Sephia has always known that her younger sister was destined to wed the prince of the Sun Court.Long ago, the human kingdom of Middlemage struck a bargain with the neighboring Fae that resulted in peace between them... -
![The Bride of Death by F.M. Aden]()
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... -
![The Lady of the Sorrows by Cecilia Dart-Thornton]()
The Lady of the Sorrows by Cecilia Dart-Thornton
Returning to the magical Bitterbynde world, the maiden Rohain is no longer deformed or mute. Yet her dreams of happiness are short-lived when the Unseelie hordes declare war on humankind--and Rohain is the real target of the Wild Hunt. Original... -
![Lady Robyn by R. Garcia y Robertson]()
Lady Robyn by R. Garcia y Robertson
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe author of two highly praised novels, The Spiral Dance and American Woman , R.. Garcia y Robertson returns with a charming time-travel romance sequence. In Knight Errant , Robyn Stafford, a young American woman hiking in England near the Welsh border, was swept back in time to the 1460s, the age of the War of the Roses... -
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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...
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