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Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 1 by Mizuho Kusanagi
Yona reels from the shock of witnessing a loved one’s murder and having to fight for her life. With Hak’s help, she flees the palace and struggles to survive while evading her enemy’s forces. But where will this displaced princess go when all the paths before her are uncertain?Categorized as:
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Silent Night by Robert Thier
A dark night. An even darker mission. Mr Rikkard Ambrose is stalking the wintry alleys of London, doing something he has never done before. .. But does he do it for himself - or is it a sacrifice for someone special? This tale tells the story of an extraordinary moment in the relationship of Lilly Linton and Rikkard Ambrose...Categorized as:
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From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon
Italy, 1943—Germany occupies much of the country, placing the Jewish population in grave danger during World War II. As children, Eva Rosselli and Angelo Bianco were raised like family but divided by circumstance and religion. As the years go by, the two find themselves falling in love. But the church calls to Angelo and, despite his deep feelings for Eva, he chooses the priesthood...Categorized as:
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The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
Paris, at the dawn of the modern age:. Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride—or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone...Categorized as:
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A RomaJuliette Christmas Special by Chloe Gong
Roma and Juliette being 15 and happy, which was truly a fleeting time. This takes place four years before the events of These Violent Delights, so there are no spoilers. “The year was 1922, and nothing was impossible. ”. -
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
A funny, heartfelt YA romance about finding love—and lots of grilled cheese sandwiches—in the place you least expect it, from rising talent Deya Muniz. Lady Camembert wants to live life on her own terms, without marriage. Well, without marrying a man, that is. But the law of the land is that women cannot inherit...Categorized as:
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Alliance Bride by Jaye L. Knight
A kingdom in danger. A marriage born of duty. A love neither expected. Eadlyn’s homeland teeters on the brink of ruin. After years under her father’s violent, indulgent rule, Essix is fractured and vulnerable—an easy target for enemy kingdoms. With her younger brother newly crowned and the throne unsteady, Eadlyn offers the only thing she has: herself... -
Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsNow available in trade paper with an eye-catching new cover from the bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis: Megs Devonshire sets out to fulfill her younger brother George’s last wish by uncovering the truth behind his favorite story. The answer provides hope and healing and a magical journey for anyone whose life has ever been changed by a book... -
Ten Thousand Stitches by Olivia Atwater
Regency housemaid Euphemia Reeves has acquired a faerie godfather. Unfortunately, he has no idea what he's doing. Euphemia Reeves has most inconveniently fallen in love with Mr Benedict Ashbrooke. Housemaids do not marry gentlemen, of course. .. but a faerie named Lord Blackthorn is only too eager to help Effie win Mr Benedict's heart regardless... -
Cage of Destiny by Jennifer Anne Davis
Destined from birth to be the next empress of Emperion, Allyssa grew up at court weighed down by the expectations of the crown. Kingdom and duty always came first. Until now. Having survived the brutal kingdom of Russek, she is given the choice to walk away and live a peaceful, quiet life. But it also means giving up everything she knows and everyone she loves...Categorized as:
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The Valkyrie by Carrie Cotten
Can the truth-speaker’s promise of life from death really be for them? After a year in captivity, Isa Bjorndottir feels dead inside. Restored to her mother, the Shieldmaiden of Volfsby, Isa watches life happening all around her, yet wants nothing more than to avoid every look or touch, even from those she loves...Categorized as:
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Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom, Vol. 5 (계모인데, 딸이 너무 귀여워 [Gyemoinde, Ddar'i Neomu Gwiyeowo] (Comic) #5) by iru, Chana Conley
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOnce upon a time, there lived a king and queen who wanted only the best for their little princess…... -
Enflamed by Jody Hedlund
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDuring a time when legends were born . . . ENFLAMED. The most beautiful noblewoman in the kingdom, the lowly knight who can never have her, and the forbidden love they share. When Sylvi Prestegard discovers that her father has arranged for her to marry a wealthy nobleman known for his thieving ways, she’s desperate to avoid the union... -
The Hidden Gift by Annette K. Larsen
What if Father Christmas’s quest to help the downtrodden…started with his love for one girl? In the quaint village of Tethurn, Annabelle has always been the steadfast pillar of her family, unafraid of hard work and sacrifice. But when her father falls gravely ill, her family's already tenuous situation becomes dire... -
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Emerald of the Sea by Kimberly Pearl
Backstabbing pirates. Extravagant dinner parties. Falling in love with the one man who’s out of reach. Seventeen-year-old Emma doesn’t know who she is or where she came from. The not-exactly-legal merchant ship she was raised on is the only home she’s ever known, and she’s had enough of the captain’s lies... -
Emerald of the Sea by Kimberly Pearl
Backstabbing pirates. Extravagant dinner parties. Falling in love with the one man who’s out of reach. Seventeen-year-old Emma doesn’t know who she is or where she came from. The not-exactly-legal merchant ship she was raised on is the only home she’s ever known, and she’s had enough of the captain’s lies...Categorized as:
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Fate of Ruby and Throne by Monroe Wildrose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGeorgette dreams of slitting her husband's lying throat and escaping Hallow manor. It's not out of the realm of possibility for the pirate captain, but killing the king won't be without consequence. By day, the king isn't a threat, and that's disconcerting for Georgette. Fighting to break free from his stronghold, she struggles to reconcile her growing attraction and utter disdain for him...Categorized as:
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악역의 엔딩은 죽음뿐 3 [Ag-yeog-eui Ending-eun Jug-eumbbun 3] (Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel) #3) by Gyeoeul Gwon, 권겨을
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings역하렘 공략 게임의 악역,. 에카르트 공작가의 하나뿐인 공녀이자 입양아 페넬로페로 빙의했다. 그런데 하필 난이도는 극악! 뭘 해도 엔딩은 죽음뿐이다. ‘진짜 공녀’가 나타나기 전에 어떻게든 여주의 어장 중 한 명을 공략해서 이어져야 한다! 사사건건 시비를 거는 오빠 1, 2. 모든 루트가 죽음으로 이어지는 미친 황태자. 여주바라기 마법사와 충직한 노예 기사까지! ‘일단 가망성 없는 놈들은 바로 버리자. ’. “그동안 제 주제를 잘 몰랐어요. 앞으로는 쭉, 신경 쓰실 일 없이, 쥐죽은 듯 살겠습니다. ”. 근데 왜 자꾸 선을 그을수록 호감도가 오르는 거야? !Categorized as:
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악역의 엔딩은 죽음뿐 2 [Ag-yeog-eui Ending-eun Jug-eumbbun 2] (Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel) #2) by Gyeoeul Gwon, 권겨을
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings역하렘 공략 게임의 악역,. 에카르트 공작가의 하나뿐인 공녀이자 입양아 페넬로페로 빙의했다. 그런데 하필 난이도는 극악! 뭘 해도 엔딩은 죽음뿐이다. ‘진짜 공녀’가 나타나기 전에 어떻게든 여주의 어장 중 한 명을 공략해서 이어져야 한다! 사사건건 시비를 거는 오빠 1, 2. 모든 루트가 죽음으로 이어지는 미친 황태자. 여주바라기 마법사와 충직한 노예 기사까지! ‘일단 가망성 없는 놈들은 바로 버리자. ’. “그동안 제 주제를 잘 몰랐어요. 앞으로는 쭉, 신경 쓰실 일 없이, 쥐죽은 듯 살겠습니다. ”. 근데 왜 자꾸 선을 그을수록 호감도가 오르는 거야? !Categorized as:
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Castle and Key by W.R. Gingell
A groom with a beard of blue, a bride in lace of gold, and a house running red with blood…. Returning to Glause from a diplomatic mission with her own personal cohort of Horselords, Susan Farrah is looking forward to a hot meal and a good night’s sleep at the closest inn. Once ensconced in her room, however, what she finds is a frightened young woman in golden lace hiding in her wardrobe...Categorized as:
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The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky by Mackenzi Lee
In this funny and frothy novella that picks up where the New York Times bestselling The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue leaves off, freshly minted couple Monty and Percy fumble through their first time together... -
Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsA Tale of the Christ describes the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, Jewish prince from Jerusalem who gets betrayed by his friend from childhood and enslaved by the Romans. He is taken to Rome where he becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age...Categorized as:
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The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsClara Stahlbaum has her future perfectly planned: to marry the handsome pianist, Johann Kahler (ah! ) and settle down to a life full of music. But all that changes on Christmas Eve, when Clara receives a mysterious and magical nutcracker...Categorized as:
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악역의 엔딩은 죽음뿐 4 [Ag-yeog-eui Ending-eun Jug-eumbbun 4] (Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel) #4) by Gyeoeul Gwon, 권겨을
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings역하렘 공략 게임의 악역,. 에카르트 공작가의 하나뿐인 공녀이자 입양아 페넬로페로 빙의했다. 그런데 하필 난이도는 극악! 뭘 해도 엔딩은 죽음뿐이다. ‘진짜 공녀’가 나타나기 전에 어떻게든 여주의 어장 중 한 명을 공략해서 이어져야 한다! 사사건건 시비를 거는 오빠 1, 2. 모든 루트가 죽음으로 이어지는 미친 황태자. 여주바라기 마법사와 충직한 노예 기사까지! ‘일단 가망성 없는 놈들은 바로 버리자. ’. “그동안 제 주제를 잘 몰랐어요. 앞으로는 쭉, 신경 쓰실 일 없이, 쥐죽은 듯 살겠습니다. ”. 근데 왜 자꾸 선을 그을수록 호감도가 오르는 거야? !Categorized as:
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The Gods Only Know by Rory L. Scott
The Gods Only Know is an arranged marriage, childhood-friends-to-lovers, second-chance fantasy romance novel. It is the second book in the Tempt the Gods series and cannot be read as a standalone. Poseidon and Athena. Finally friends. When the Greek and Roman gods are forced to merge into one pantheon, the unthinkable happens... -
Astryn and the Golden Goose by M.J. Padgett
She is a grief-stricken princess who never laughs. He is a bumbling butcher with a heart of gold. When their worlds collide, can they find hope in each other? Grief can build a prison, and Astryn is the warden of her own dungeon. It has been sixteen years since her mother’s death at the brutal hands of the plague that ravaged Carthage, and the princess has refused to laugh a single time since...Categorized as:
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I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!, Volume 2 by ATAKA, Sou Inaida
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending! Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She’s surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect...Categorized as:
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Scarbound by Evie Marceau
Duty comes before love . . . or does it? Bryn has been thrust into the center of attention—and danger—as the heir to the Mir throne. She struggles with placing duty above love, as the entire Baer kingdom must reckon with Rangar’s wrath at her decision. But winter brings a shocking tragedy that forces Bryn and Rangar apart... -
Devices Brightly Shining by Shelley Adina
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOn the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me. Dreadful relations, high expectations,. And a sudden urge to pull up ropes and flee. It is the event of the season—on Twelfth Night, the Dunsmuirs have invited the cream of London society to celebrate the marriage of Lady Claire and Andrew Malvern at a reception to which the Prince Consort himself is expected...Categorized as:
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Fortress of Snow by Melanie Dickerson
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen her father dies and her brother, Warin, abandons her, Mazy is forced to seek help from her beloved older brother Sir John, who is training knights at the great estate of Strachleigh. While there, she becomes friends with the kind and loyal Sir Berenger. Circumstances then force them apart: Berenger goes to Prague, while Mazy and her brother move to London...Categorized as:
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Cloak of Scarlet by Melanie Dickerson
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsShe was an orphan of no importance . . . Violet Lambton never imagined herself as anything but average. Adopted as a young child, she’s content with her comfortable life in her small medieval town with her faith, her books, and her baking . . . and the vivid red cloak her grandmother gifted her. Her one dream: to find a love that is pure and true... -
악역의 엔딩은 죽음뿐 5 [Ag-yeog-eui Ending-eun Jug-eumbbun 5] (Villains Are Destined to Die (Novel) #5) by Gyeoeul Gwon, 권겨을
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings〈SYSTEM〉 게임이 종료됩니다. 엔딩을 맞이해 게임이 종료되자 시스템 창이 사라졌다. 이제 진짜 ‘페넬로페’가 된 그녀는 칼리스토의 곁에 머물기로 한다. “내 눈에 흙이 들어가도 당신이랑 결혼 안 해! ”. 하지만 칼리스토의 일방적인 청혼은 결국 페넬로페를 분노하게 만들고. 그러는 사이, 다시 진실의 거울 속으로 들어간 페넬로페는 뜻밖의 인물을 마주한다. “너 혹시…… 이본 에카르트? ”. 거울 안에 갇혀 있던 뷘터도 구출해 돌아오지만,. 그녀를 기다리는 건 싸늘한 칼리스토뿐. 두 사람의 관계는 점점 극으로 치닫고 마는데……. “늘 두려워. 널 여기 주저앉힌 나를, 네가 원망할까 봐. ”. “여기 남은 건 제 선택이지, 전하가 주저앉힌 게 아니에요. ”. 배드 엔딩을 피한 악역의 진짜 결말은? ! -
Rosie of Triblue by Shari L. Tapscott
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThere was once a prince who fell in love with a gypsy. It didn't end well. .. Rosalina knew there would be a day when Irving stepped back into her life. A year and a half after she and the prince parted ways, that's exactly what he does. Now, dragged along on a sea journey to find Marigold, Rosie must sort out her feelings...Categorized as:
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Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier
From acclaimed author Makiia Lucier, a dazzling, romantic fantasy inspired by Pacific Island mythology. In the old tales, it is written that the egg of a seadragon, dragonfruit, holds within it the power to undo a person’s greatest sorrow. An unwanted marriage, a painful illness, and unpaid debt . .. gone...Categorized as:
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Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D Jackson
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsSix critically acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning authors bring the glowing warmth and electricity of Black teens in love to this charming, hilarious, and heartwarming novel that shines a bright light through the dark. A summer heatwave blankets New York City in darkness. But as the city is thrown into confusion, a different kind of electricity sparks. .. A first meeting. Long-time friends... -
Beauty Reborn by Elizabeth Lowham
“Suspense-building flashbacks. Soul-searching, cautionary realism. Beauty herself is an intriguing, well-crafted original. ” —Kirkus. Fantasy and reality collide in this retelling of “Beauty and the Beast” about a young woman’s heroic quest to save herself. Beauty’s life is the stuff of fairy tales. The youngest in her family, Beauty isn’t trying to catch Stephan’s eye...Categorized as:
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And Both Were Young by Madeleine L'Engle
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsIn the late 1940s, Connecticut teenager Philippa "Flip" Hunter is sent to boarding school in Switzerland after recovering from a knee injury sustained in an automobile accident that also killed her mother...Categorized as:
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The Knight Captain is the New Princess-to-Be Vol. 2 by Yasuko Yamaru
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSCHOOL OF LOVE. In order to support Prince Leo, Chris agrees to officially take his hand in marriage. But the other nobles are not fans of the union, and to mollify them Chris gets sent to a boarding school to become more “ladylike... -
The Knight Captain is the New Princess-to-Be Vol. 3 by Yasuko Yamaru
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTHE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE. Back from boarding school, Chris visits her family home with Leo. Urged on by the king, the two announce their marriage. Chris’s family is thrilled, but when her father urges her to quit being a knight, an unexpected father-daughter fight breaks out! -
Lady of Disguise by Melanie Dickerson
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsEngland, 1388. All her life, Louisa has dreamed of finding the rumored “Giant’s Treasure,” a collection of ancient, lost riches said to be hidden on a mountaintop in Scotland, guarded by a fierce monster. It’s a story her father used to tell her, and when he dies and she and her younger sister have to go live with their shiftless, greedy uncle, Louisa is determined to find that treasure... -
The Kitchen Maid by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFree short story intro to The Princess Fugitive. Available for free from the author's website. -
Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom, Vol. 1 by Yir, 이르
Once upon a time, there was a lovely young princess who suffered under her cruel stepmother…that is, until a children’s clothing designer is reborn as the evil stepmother! All the new Queen Abigail Friedkin wants to do is dote on the adorable Princess Blanche and give her the happy childhood she deserves...Categorized as:
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PETER PAN by J. M. Barrie
Scottish writer J M Barrie wrote both a play and a novel about the boy Peter Pan, who wouldn't grow up. This is the novel. Peter Pan lives with all the other Lost Boys in Neverland, where they never have to grow up...Categorized as:
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The Knight Captain is the New Princess-to-Be Vol. 1 by Yasuko Yamaru
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this shojo rom-com tale, a dashing female bodyguard pretends to be engaged to her childhood friend, the prince. .. but is their fake betrothal really just an act to him? Christina, a. k. a. "Lady Chris," was born into a noble family and treated more or less like a boy growing up...Categorized as:
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The Joys of Love by Madeleine L'Engle
Rated: 3.52 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsDuring the summer of 1946, twenty-year-old Elizabeth is doing what she has dreamed of since she was a little girl: working in the theatre. Elizabeth is passionate about her work and determined to learn all she can at the summer theatre company on the sea where she is an apprentice actress. She’s never felt so alive...Categorized as:
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The Last of August by Brittany Cavallaro
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 52 ratingsWatson and Holmes: A match made in disaster. Jamie Watson and Charlotte Holmes are looking for a winter-break reprieve after a fall semester that almost got them killed. But Charlotte isn’t the only Holmes with secrets, and the mood at her family’s Sussex estate is palpably tense...Categorized as:
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