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Every Hour Until Then by Gabrielle Meyer
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsGifted with the ability to time-cross between Victorian-era London and World War II Washington, DC, Kathryn faces two lives fraught with danger. In 1938 amid the looming shadow of war, Kathryn is invited to the London Museum as a guest curator to create a groundbreaking exhibit on Jack the Ripper and his reign of terror...Categorized as:
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An Imperfect Gentleman by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRuined in the eyes of society, and removed from the only world they’d ever known, the Nightingale siblings vow never to be victims again. They will build their new life on what they’d once ignored. Being a clairvoyant is an excellent survival skill. A power he vows will not control him…. After society turned its back on the Nightingales, Alexander knew it was time to face what he’d always denied... -
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Blood of Wolves by Lauren Gilley
Lord Oliver and King Erik’s party survived capture with the help of some unlikely allies, and now hurry back through treacherous mountain paths to the site of the Midwinter Festival, where Northern celebration turned to bloodshed. From Dreki Hörgr, the ancestral seat of the North, the lords of Aeretoll will march back across the kingdom, wounded, exhausted, and waiting for Ragnar’s next strike... -
Her Orc Warrior by Zoe Ashwood
I escaped a life of crime to save my daughter…. But my plan for making it to a safer town has gone awry. The driver of the wagon we snuck on isn’t human at all, and now we’re stuck in a traveling caravan of massive orc merchants. And the driver who first noticed me? He claims I’m his fated mate. The one person destined to be everything to him. He says we’re safe...Categorized as:
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The Orc Prince by Qua Hudson
ARIA. I am alone. Like I have always been. Other people look at me, see my face and think I have everything. But I have even less than the pauper in the street. I am doused in opulence, and I have a name; but none of those things are mine. I am at the mercy of those who own my life. IGOR. A hundred years of banishment to this realm was the price I paid...Categorized as:
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A Bitter Draught by Sabrina Flynn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSan Francisco, 1900. Isobel has faked her own death, and is relishing her second life, but when a mysterious woman writes her last words in sand, Isobel risks her freedom to uncover the truth. As she plunges into a storm of betrayal, the winds are determined to throw Atticus Riot on her course, and the two detectives collide in a sea of madness and murder.Categorized as:
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The Rebellious Rake by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA gentleman with a past, and a society Miss who is firmly on the shelf. After his father's death, Ramsey Hellion returns to England to escape the hell of his past. But the moment he meets Miss Flora Thomas, his carefully constructed world unravels. Beautiful, and fiercely independent, Flora wants nothing to do with him... -
The Leviathan's Debt by Merri Bright
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere’s a price for everything. Forty years ago, Wren was attacked by King Talon the day after their wedding. She fled and was lost at sea…and then found by an ancient being, who saved her with his blood. The price for her life? Someday, the monster will return to claim it. Now, she’s become the mysterious Ankelsang, the Angel of Blood who protects the vulnerable...Categorized as:
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Reign by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant blends the magic of Scottish and Norse tradition in the final installment of her acclaimed The Fated series. Magic holds both beauty and danger…. As Lady of the Varroki, Malene was powerful and revered. But after a battle, she awakens in Norway as Dagny, a witch with no memories of her past...Categorized as:
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Herculeia: Complete Duet + Bonus Content by C. Rochelle
H0 there, H0's! This double-stuffed illustrated omnibus contains:. • The 12 Hunks of Herculeia and Herculeia the Hero. • Spicy Bonus Scenes (Calm Down Monster Fooker, Three Heads Are Better Than One, and the previously unpublished Get Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Special). • Fancy Formatting & Cover Illustrated by Mon Reyes! • UNcensored Art (also illustrated by Mon Reyes)...Categorized as:
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Guarding Danger by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwo things happen to Harry Sinclair the day his ship docks in London: he saves a woman in distress, and meets his long- lost family. Until now Harry has lived his life without betraying the vow he made to his father - never trust a Sinclair. Yet when his newly discovered cousins step aboard his ship he knows that everything is about to change... -
The Three Brooches by Katherine Lowry Logan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen Kit MacKlenna returned to her soul mate in the 19th century, Elliott Fraser thought he would never see his beloved goddaughter again. But when a message from Kit is discovered in a 135-year-old painting, Elliot must either ignore Kit's request for help or test the Legend of the Three Brooches... -
The Thief by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsForbes has been carrying a secret—on his person—for 270 years. But a wee earthquake is about to give him away. If he doesn't move quickly to derail a female French archeologist, his heroic history will be rewritten, and he'll be ostracized by his clan. Can he work close beside her and keep his eyes on the goal? Or will she use her alluring accent to tease his secrets out of him? -
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Gemini Kings by Laura Navarre
I summon the dragon. I claim my throne. The warlocks of Icarus Academy claim me. I start my night with a heist in a Catwoman costume at a Vegas casino…and end up shifting into my dragon form for the first time ever in mid-plummet from the roof. Except I can’t actually fly. Oops...Categorized as:
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The Two Lives of Florence Grace by Tracy Rees
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFlorrie Buckley is an orphan, living on the wind-blasted moors of Cornwall. It's a hard existence but Florrie is content. But when she is fourteen, she inherits a never-imagined secret: she is related to a wealthy and notorious London family, the Graces. Overnight, Florrie's life changes and she moves from country to city, from poverty to wealth...Categorized as:
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Soul of Salvation by Ali Stuebbe
Must read book one, Blood of Desiderium first! This is the sequel and contains spoilers beyond this point. In the aftermath of the battle at the Court of Ashes, Emma’s sacrifice for salvation thrusts her into a dark realm where the God of Darkness demands a grim price for her newfound power...Categorized as:
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Mated to the Grumpy Alien by Kat Baxter, Emma Lee Jayne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCressidaI never imagined that a trip to the art museums of Amsterdam would result in me being sent back in time. I am not a woman built to survive in a stone age Viking village. Almost as soon as I arrive, they’re threatening to burn me at the stake. Things go from bad to worse when an actual Norse God descends from the heavens to rescue me. Because he’s not actually a god, he just looks like one...Categorized as:
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Palace of the Omega, Vol. 1 by Fumi Tsuyuhisa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIlia, the 13th prince of a small kingdom, was born an unexpected—and very much unwanted—omega whose birth brought shame upon his royal family. As the lowest-ranking member and an omega, he is destined for a political marriage meant to improve his kingdom’s standing. Resigned to his fate, Prince Ilia travels to his new faraway home...Categorized as:
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The Midnight King: A Cinderella Retelling by Rebecca F. Kenney
Bound by magic, Celinda serves her step-family night and day with little hope of escaping the drudgery of her life, and even less hope of attending the upcoming series of royal parties hosted by the Crown Prince, who is seeking a bride. When a family heirloom summons a handsome Faerie, Celinda sees a possible avenue for escape...Categorized as:
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Up and Down by Robert Thier
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe tables are turned: having magically stopped aging in the 19th century, Lilly Linton is no longer the secretary for cold, stone faced business-magnate Rikkard Ambrose. Now, in the 21st century, the roles are reversed...Categorized as:
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The Christmas Village: JULIA by Frankie Robertson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove transcends time as a woman from the present and a man from the past challenge fate. Julia feels compelled to renovate the 200-year-old Scottish mansion where she encounters Peter, a ghost haunted by his past. As their connection deepens, Julia is transported to the year 1845, where she becomes entangled in Peter's life and the Christmas preparations in the charming village of Oak Hill...Categorized as:
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Passage of Shadows by Chasity Bowlin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDon’t miss the exciting conclusion to The Victorian Gothic Collection… The plots, schemes and machinations at Cysgod Lys, from both mortal and immortal sources, are coming to a head... -
The Cutthroat King by Nicole McKeon
A hidden heart. A captive soul. A chance for redemption. Beneath the glittering streets of New London, the Cutthroat King rules the criminal underground with a heart as cold as ancient stone. They say he is a monster. And Willow Bowbriar needs a monster... -
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Ellin's Solhwa, Season 1 by Cibeles
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe last thing Ellin remembers is having to deal with a belligerent customer at her dead-end job. And when she opened her eyes… she’s “Solhwa,” the beautiful fourth concubine to the king of the Xyaran Empire. Between trying to learn the language and eating steak, Ellin’s trying to figure exactly what’s going on...Categorized as:
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Prisoner of Steel and Shadow by Meg Anne
A Kidnapped Queen. A vengeful god has stolen everything from the queen of assassins. Her title. Her power. Her memories. Even her name. Now merely a ghost of her former self, Shadow must enter a deadly game and fight for her freedom or risk spending the rest of her life as a madman’s prisoner. But, in order to win, she may be forced to lose what’s left of her true self in the process...Categorized as:
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Spirited: The spellbinding new novel from bestselling Richard & Judy author Julie Cohen by Julie Cohen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA moving and gripping story about three women who keep unspeakable truths, from the Richard & Judy recommended bestselling author Julie Cohen. Viola has an impossible talent. Searching for meaning in her grief, she uses her photography to feel closer to her late father, taking solace from the skills he taught her - and to keep her distance from her husband... -
Whisper of Magic: Unexpected Magic Book Two by Patricia Rice
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe death of Celeste Rochester’s father on the voyage from Jamaica to London leaves her and her young siblings nearly penniless in a foreign country. Forced to battle lawyers for her inheritance and the roof over their heads, Celeste has only one weapon: her mysteriously compelling voice... -
The Villainess's Survival Guide by Whimsy Nimsy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce Upon a time there was a Villainess. .. . said no one ever. What kind of messed up story did I end up in? Oh right, mine. But this is so not the happily ever after I dreamed of. I'm trapped in the body of the wicked Villainess. The heroes I adored want me dead. The villains won't leave me alone. And to make matters worse I'm stuck in a contract with THE demon... -
다정한 그대를 지키는 방법 1 (Saving My Sweetheart (Manhwa) #1) by Yujeong Han, Jiei Kim
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings마지막 순간까지 날 위해 준 사람. 이번 생에는 반드시 내가 당신을 지킬게요. 정말 과거로 돌아온 걸까. 모든 것이 기억과 같긴 했다. 그녀가 입고 있는 흰 웨딩드레스, 풍성한 수국 부케, 신부 대기실 벽에 걸린 액자까지. 급히 소매를 걷고 자신의 팔 안쪽을 살피던 레티샤가 숨을 멈추었다. 상처를 내려다보는 그녀의 눈에선 기쁨의 눈물이 흘렀다. “신이시여, 감사합니다. ”. 그녀는 무릎을 꿇고 신께 기도를 올렸다. “그 사람을 살릴 수 있는 기회를 주셔서, 감사합니다. ”. 사랑하는 남자를 잃고 모든 걸 포기한 순간, 모든 걸 돌이킬 기회가 주어진다면? 서로를 지키기 위해 무엇이든 할 수 있는 두 사람 사이에 켜켜이 쌓이는 다정한 오해...Categorized as:
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Mistress of Darkness: A Gothic Romance by Hazel Hunter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsGwen Archer does not fear the curse of Dredthorne Hall. Instead it is the message she must deliver that gives her pause: she will inform her future brother-in-law, Christopher, that her sister has run away. But what Gwen discovers at the Hall is far worse than being the bearer of bad tidings. She finds Christopher’s older brother, the reticent and rude Robert Sheraton, there to greet her... -
Dominating the Dragon by Brigid Finn
When he offered to house an entire brothel for no cost, Drago expected to take advantage of their services, hoping to finally satisfy some of his more unique fantasies. He thinks nothing of the parts of himself he hides away from the world. Since he isn't at risk of developing any emotional attachments, these things will never come up...Categorized as:
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King of Merits by Juno Heart
An Unseelie king. A halfling princess. Enemies born to end an ancient curse. Merrin Fionbharr, the Princess of Air, has dreamed about the beautiful silver fae for as long as she can remember. In snow and blood, she sees his death, certain she is fated to save him. The Silver King, Riven na Duinn, is obsessed with visions of the halfling Seelie princess. Too bad she’s his enemy’s daughter...Categorized as:
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Silk by Lisette Marshall
They escaped the darkness of foreign lands. But now the familiar faces at home hide the deepest shadows of all…. Steamy medieval fantasy romance ◆ Star-crossed lovers. The Princess…. Back in Rock Hall, with the horrors of the Floating Castle weeks behind her, Viviette is finally safe from the man she was supposed to marry...Categorized as:
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Too Many Beds: A Trope-Subversive Gay Romance Anthology by Adelaide Blaike, Amy Campbell
Where love knows no limits. .. and certainly not the confines of a single bed! In this limited-run gay romance anthology, ten talented authors take the beloved "only one bed" trope and turn it on its head. From jail cells to academy dorms, empty motels to crowded retail stores, the tales in Too Many Beds prove love can thrive in the most unexpected of places...Categorized as:
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Autumn's Rescue by Leann Ryans
Autumn only wanted a quiet life. That was ruined when her village was attacked and she was kidnapped before being traded to strangers. Just when she thinks she has a chance to find happiness, she's kidnapped once again. The men she was taken from are looking for her, but will they find her in time to keep her kidnapper from claiming her himself? This is book 4 in the Alpha Barbarians series...Categorized as:
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I Became The Stepmother of My Ex-husband 我给前夫当继母 by Jiu Yue Liu Huo, 九月流火
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLin Wei Xi found out after she died that she was just cannon fodder in a novel, used as a contrast to the gentle and considerate and virtuous female lead. The male lead was her ex-husband, the dignified heir of Yan Wang, his family was superior and brilliant, but the heroine was not her...Categorized as:
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Tempted by Ruin by Mia West
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt’s hard to be a ruthless mercenary when the man who owns your heart won't stop risking his neck…. Gawain has earned his place in Arthur’s small gang of warriors with a bold agility that pays in their secret missions against the Saxons. Capturing the heart of a certain mercenary has been the hawk’s only failure. “Try again in seven years,” Palahmed said... -
An Illusion of Love by Patricia Rice
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNYT bestselling author Patricia Rice presents the third book in her beloved School of Magic series:. Victorian Edinburgh belongs to staid professors, not the flamboyant daughter of a Hindu princess. Lacking any of her Malcolm family's psychic abilities, Azmin Dougall flees her ancestral home of India for Edinburgh, fearing she'll be a pigeon in a family of peacocks... -
Ravenwood by Margaux Gillis, Margarita Gakis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe night of the full moon…. Still grieving the recent death of her parents, Elinore Reed is called to live with family she’s never met at Ravenwood. A carriage accident leaves her alone, in the forest, on the night of the full moon, where something lurks in the trees. A bite that will not heal…. After being bitten in the woods, Elinore fears for her sanity. The bite is turning black... -
Lessons in Enchantment by Patricia Rice
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a straitlaced engineer, three psychic children, and a lonely witch find love? The daughter of an earl, Lady Phoebe Malcolm Duncan has the ability to talk to animals. She longs to be a veterinarian, but education requires more coin than she possesses. When the walls of her home come tumbling down, she has to take two steps back—to servitude...Categorized as:
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The Haunting of Rose Abbey by Kathleen Ayers
Edwina doesn’t believe in ghosts, or love. Until she arrives at Rose Abbey and comes face to face with both. Miss Edwina Collins, impoverished spinster, has no choice but to seek employment after the death of her father. Stubbornly refusing to take charity from her cousin, Lord Southwell, she applies for the position of secretary at Rose Abbey, a remote estate rumored to be haunted... -
Violent Delights by Rebecca Massey
"I didn’t deserve to live. Not after this. This was the final sin to damn my soul. "Cherry is running away from her abusive boyfriend when she picks up a stranded hitchhiker on an Indiana highway. Kasper is an escaped murderer from a Kentucky prison trying to make his way across the Canadian border...Categorized as:
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The Alpha’s Bullied Pregnant Mate by Alexa Griffin
He tormented me for years. Now I have to pretend I’m his mate and carry his baby…. His bullying made me an outcast in the pack until it almost broke me. Now he’s the Alpha and under pressure to find a mate. So he grabs the first female he sees—me. He tells me to pretend I’m his luna. And soon my curves can’t hide my growing belly…. He chose to bully me because I’m the sunshine to his thunder...Categorized as:
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The Ruby Dragon Prince by MM Farmer
Once upon a time, in an enchanted kingdom of captive omega princes and jeweled dragon alpha princes…. Tovey. Even though my brothers and I are of royal blood, our lives have been made miserable by our father the king. He has locked us in the castle and gives our heats to wicked nobles to secure their loyalty and their gold or ogres of his choosing...Categorized as:
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Desire Me by Robyn DeHart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Legend Hunters . . . The Men of Solomon's meet in secret, their very existence only a rumor among the best of Victorian society. They are treasure hunters, men of wealth and title, seekers of myths and legends. And no legend is as mystifying as the lost city of Atlantis . . . DESIRE ME... -
Together Forever Across Time by Bess McBride
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTogether Forever Across Time, Book Two of the Train Through Time Series by Bess McBride. Stephen Sadler reluctantly attends the Seattle wedding of Robert Chamberlain to Ellie Standish, the woman who had captured his interest. There he says goodbye to the woman he thought he had fallen for...Categorized as:
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We Met in Dreams by Rowan McAllister
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn Victorian London, during a prolonged and pernicious fog, fantasy and reality are about to collide—at least in one man’s troubled mind. A childhood fever left Arthur Middleton, Viscount Campden, seeing and hearing things no one else does, afraid of the world outside, and unable to function as a true peer of the realm... -
His Wicked Charm by Candace Camp
She’s too prim. Lilah Holcutt dislikes Constantine Moreland from the moment she meets him. He may be handsome, but he’s frivolous, rash, impulsive and, worst of all, a flirt. Now that Con’s twin brother has married Lilah’s best friend, she’s seeing way more of Con than she’d like...Categorized as:
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Miss Marley by Vanessa Lafaye, Rebecca Mascull
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 13 ratings‘Exquisite’ Veronica Henry. Before A Christmas Carol there was… Miss Marley. A seasonal tale of kindness and goodwill. Orphans Clara and Jacob Marley live by their wits, scavenging for scraps in the poorest alleyways of London, in the shadow of the workhouse...
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