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How I stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 4 by A.J. Sherwood
What’s Devan to do when his cousin’s ships and the crew go missing? Set sail with Tan to figure it out. What’s Tan to do when Devan finally makes a move? N. S. F. W. Many times. On many surfaces. Damn creatures are trying to interrupt them. Murder ensues. Tags:... -
![How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 5 by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 5 by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsYou must negotiate return of dragon wing. Penalty levied against party members. Piemu unleashed. Accept quest? (YES) (no). How is this harder than the pirates? I’m looking at the reason. Uncalled for. True, but still uncalled for... -
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![A Man's Skin by Hubert, Zanzim]()
A Man's Skin by Hubert, Zanzim
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsIn Renaissance Italy, Bianca, a young lady from a good family, is of marriage age. Her parents find her a fiancé to their liking: Giovanni, a rich merchant, young and pleasant. The wedding looks set to go smoothly even though Bianca can’t hide her disappointment at having to marry a man she knows nothing about... -
![How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 4 by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 4 by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsDragon wing located on pirate ship! Board ship? (YES) (NO? !). I feel like this is a bad idea. Those are the best kind! ’s been gagged, Tan’s a dramatic bat, Devan adopts pirates, the crack ship armada is literally sailing, Lesia is adopted by pirates, stickers are fish food, Tan’s volunteered Devan to officiate over weddings. -
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![I Went on an Adventure and All I Got was This Barbarian Orc by Jennifer Cody]()
I Went on an Adventure and All I Got was This Barbarian Orc by Jennifer Cody
Starting an adventure is always an exciting time. I’ve gone on a few by myself, but nothing compares to gathering a full party and seeing how everyone will mesh. We might have a clumsy bard and a chaotic paladin, but with everyone working together, we’ll figure out what’s happening in Fasgard... -
![How I Stole The Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: The Coronation: The Complete Works Bonus Short Story by Cait Wade, A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Stole The Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: The Coronation: The Complete Works Bonus Short Story by Cait Wade, A.J. Sherwood
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![The Lord Ruler by Alvin Atwater]()
The Lord Ruler by Alvin Atwater
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe saga of Nate the cheat potion maker continues! My place in this world slowly reveals itself to me. Unfortunately, I’m constantly reminded just how magicians truly screwed this place up. The Lord Ruler serves as one of the kingdom’s major problems, though there could be more to it... -
![Destroy by Sandra R. Neeley]()
Destroy by Sandra R. Neeley
Destroy. Whispers From the Bayou. Book 2. Destroy is beautiful, strong, charismatic and charming. He is also selfish, shallow, petty and jealous — or is he? One misunderstanding centuries ago resulted in his being labeled as not good enough, untrustworthy, self-serving... -
![I’m a Villainous Daughter, so I’m going to keep the Last Boss (Manga) Vol. 3 (I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss (Manga) #3) by Anko Yuzu, Sarasa Nagase]()
I’m a Villainous Daughter, so I’m going to keep the Last Boss (Manga) Vol. 3 (I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss (Manga) #3) by Anko Yuzu, Sarasa Nagase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThird volume of an exciting romantic story. Avoid the BAD END! That's the goal of the villainess in this plot-twisting story! ! She has been reborn into the world of an otome game as the villainess, Irene... -
![Dragon on Top by G.A. Aiken]()
Dragon on Top by G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTry a little dragon tenderness. I am Glheanna the Decimator. I am a warrior. A soldier. I know no fear. No pain. No mercy. I do, however, know acute embarrassment! How could I not after getting dumped by a bastard dragon in front of my own troops? So I tuck tail and return to my cave, drowning my sorrows in ale—as is my family’s way... -
![Lady Avely's Guide to Truth and Magic by Rosalie Oaks]()
Lady Avely's Guide to Truth and Magic by Rosalie Oaks
A Regency widow shouldn’t be hunting spectres all night. Lady Judith Avely’s magical gift for divining the truth makes her prodigiously good at lying. To absolve a guilty secret, she travels to the exiled Duke of Sargen’s estate, but the last thing she expects is to run into the duke himself, who is lamentably now even more attractive than in his volatile youth... -
![Bewitched by the Headless Horseman by Candace Robinson]()
Bewitched by the Headless Horseman by Candace Robinson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStevie Rourke is an ordinary ghost seer, minding her own business and thriving as a witch’s assistant. That is until the Eye of the Hollow opens and changes everything. Now ghosts can see her, and even worse, the local psychopath, AKA the Headless Horseman, demands she help him... -
![The Disgraced Debutante by Wendy Vella]()
The Disgraced Debutante by Wendy Vella
From USA Today and Amazon bestselling author Wendy Vella comes a stunning new historical romance featuring a jaded debutante and an arrogant, blue-blooded detective. With a touch of mystery and plenty of heart, this book will have you hooked from the opening page...Categorized as:
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![If He's Wicked by Hannah Howell]()
If He's Wicked by Hannah Howell
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFor Chloe Wherlocke, it all begins with a vision--a glimpse into the future that foretells a terrible plot against Lord Julian Kenwood and his newborn son. Chloe's psychic gift allows her to save the child from certain death, but the earl remains in grave peril. . . Julian Kenwood knows someone is trying to kill him and he suspects his scheming wife and her lover are behind the plot... -
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![Revenge of the Mantis by Vered Ehsani]()
Revenge of the Mantis by Vered Ehsani
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfrican Myth meets Victorian Manners. “Proof that paranormal can be fun & witty…” “I love this story & the quirky, practical Beatrice Knight…” “Wit, adventure & an air of mystery…”. All is proceeding as it should for Beatrice Knight. That is, until the African Lightning God lands in her barn and announces that Mrs. Knight’s arch nemesis is about to pay an unsolicited visit... -
![The Fourth Mandate by Vered Ehsani]()
The Fourth Mandate by Vered Ehsani
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Beatrice Knight is as delightful as Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody…” “Her handy cane is like a Swiss Army Knife on steroids…” “Wonderfully different, quirky & had me laughing out loud …”. Having offered her firm and unequivocal resignation, Beatrice Knight is certain she is clear of her former employer, the Society for Paranormals, and is now free to proceed with her life and a wedding... -
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Wicked Memories by Nina Bangs
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReturn to the Castle of Dark Dreams, where USA Today bestselling author Nina Bangs lures readers into a world of pleasure, adventure, and revenge…. Thorn Mackenzie was a young Viking when he met Sparkle Stardust long ago. She used him and then abandoned him. Over a thousand years later, he has finally found a way to repay her... -
![A Spider Comes Calling by Vered Ehsani]()
A Spider Comes Calling by Vered Ehsani
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife after death just got deadlier. Mrs. Beatrice Timmons (aka Miss Knight) is thoroughly unimpressed by the troop of monkeys that have invaded her kitchen. Of course, that’s only the beginning of the influx of undesirable critters. When a giant spider appears in the garden, Mrs. Timmons knows there’s trouble brewing and it’s not served with tea... -
![Watch For Me By Moonlight: A gripping and unforgettable historical timeslip romance by Kirsty Ferry]()
Watch For Me By Moonlight: A gripping and unforgettable historical timeslip romance by Kirsty Ferry
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA timeless historical romance for the ages. 1795. . When her coach comes to an abrupt halt, Lady Georgiana Kerridge and her brother come face-to-face with an infamous highwayman. Leading them from the safety of their coach, he promises not to harm Georgiana . . . does that mean her heart will be safe? Now. -
![The Brush of Black Wings by Grace Draven]()
The Brush of Black Wings by Grace Draven
During a foray into the woods of Neith, Martise stumbles upon a ruined temple and reawakens not only a power she thought lost, but also something far more malevolent. An ancient darkness, imprisoned in an eternal cage, sees a chance at freedom in a woman once held in bondage...Categorized as:
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![The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub]()
The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA sparkling, witchy reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, told from the perspective of the troublesome and—according to her—much-maligned youngest Bennet sister, Lydia. In this exuberant reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Lydia Bennet puts pen to paper to relate the real events and aftermath of the classic story from her own perspective. Some facts are well known: Mrs... -
![Spellcracker's Honeymoon by Tansy Rayner Roberts]()
Spellcracker's Honeymoon by Tansy Rayner Roberts
Our honeymooning heroine must unmask a magical murderer. Happily married, Mrs Mnemosyne Seabourne travels to an island of no magic, for a relaxing honeymoon with her new husband Thornbury. But the magic-free Isle of Aster is not what it seems. There's a monster roaming the hills, a royal scandal brewing on the horizon, and (of course! ) an impossible, magical murder to be solved... -
![Lady Liesl's Seaside Surprise by Tansy Rayner Roberts]()
Lady Liesl's Seaside Surprise by Tansy Rayner Roberts
Spied beside the seaside: stepdaughter seeks scandal! Lady Liesl, fourth daughter of the Earl of Sandwich, always thought her fate was to marry well, and live a perfect life like her older sisters. Now she's had a taste of rebellion, and she likes it. . -
![冷血公爵の心変わり 1 by Bandalbanji, 에디]()
冷血公爵の心変わり 1 by Bandalbanji, 에디
백작가의 사생아였던 에르인. 반역자가 되어 도망친 가족을 대신해 희생 되기 직전. 그녀는 목숨을 거두러 온 ‘사신’을 마주 하게 되는데! ‘제발 살려주세요! 저는 이런 거, 저런 거 다 해보고 싶어요! ’. 꽃다운 나이에 예쁜 드레스 한 번 못 입어봤다. 구애도 받아보고 사랑 받으며 사는 것이 유일한 소원이었던. 그녀에게, 기적처럼 그녀를 위한 마법진이 발동되고. “레이디, 저의 무례를 용서해 주십시오. ”. “전하! !”. “나와 결혼해 주십시오, 내 영혼의 주군이시여. ”. 정신을 차리니, ‘사신’ 로안 페르카 공작이. 그녀에게 구애를 하고 있다? ‘이게 대체 무슨 상황이야? ’. ‘두 남편’ 사이에서 살아남기 위해 고군분투하는... -
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![The Secret Kiss of Darkness by Christina Courtenay]()
The Secret Kiss of Darkness by Christina Courtenay
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe has waited an eternity for her. When Kayla Sinclair arrives at Sotheby's auction room in Mayfair, she is mesmerised by a life-size eighteenth-century portrait of a tall, dark man with piercing blue eyes. She finds her life irrevocably changed by a powerful obsession with the portrait, and Kayla’s desire to discover the identity of the man leads her to the mysterious Marcombe Hall... -
![Aunt Dimity's Death by Nancy Atherton]()
Aunt Dimity's Death by Nancy Atherton
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsDown-on-her-luck Lori Shepherd thought Aunt Dimity was a pretend character in her mother's bedtime stories . .. until the Dickensian law firm of Willis & Willis offers the possibility of large inheritance -- if she can discover the secret hidden in letters between Dimity and her mother. Plus 1-pg recipe Beth's Oatmeal Cookies. -
![A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder by Dianne Freeman, Sarah Zimmerman]()
A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder by Dianne Freeman, Sarah Zimmerman
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThough American by birth, Frances Wynn, the now-widowed Countess of Harleigh, has adapted admirably to the quirks and traditions of the British aristocracy. On August twelfth each year, otherwise known as the Glorious Twelfth, most members of the upper class retire to their country estates for grouse-shooting season... -
![The Trouble with Magic by Patricia Rice]()
The Trouble with Magic by Patricia Rice
Is Her Magic a Gift or a Curse. .. ? All the Malcolms have some magic, but Lady Felicity's ability to read people's emotions simply by touching them or their possessions overwhelms her. She's reached a marriageable age, but how can she ever wed when she can see so clearly a man's guilty secrets? Only He Can Tell the Difference. . -
![Spirits and Spells by Michelle M. Pillow]()
Spirits and Spells by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCharlotte has had it with the MacGregor clan interfering in her life. There's the overbearing Niall. An overprotective Euann. And, lest she forgets, crazy Uncle Raibeart who keeps proposing marriage to her and every other woman in Wisconsin. Everywhere she turns there appears to be more MacGregors following her around... -
![Chocolat by Joanne Harris]()
Chocolat by Joanne Harris
In tiny Lansquenet, where nothing much has changed in a hundred years, beautiful newcomer Vianne Rocher and her exquisite chocolate shop arrive and instantly begin to play havoc with Lenten vows. Each box of luscious bonbons comes with a free gift: Vianne's uncanny perception of its buyer's private discontents and a clever, caring cure for them... -
![Tea and Sympathetic Magic by Tansy Rayner Roberts]()
Tea and Sympathetic Magic by Tansy Rayner Roberts
A tale of manners, magic, teacups and thirst. Meet Miss Mnemosyne Seabourne, the one lady in the Teacup Isles who doesn't want to marry the Duke. Meet Mr Thornbury, a spellcracker whose job is protecting the Duke from the love charms of eligible ladies. Together, they fight elopements! Featuring croquet, libraries, enchantresses, teacups, portals and cake. -
![왜 이러세요, 공작님! 1 by Bandalbanji, Eddie]()
왜 이러세요, 공작님! 1 by Bandalbanji, Eddie
귀여운 그림체와 절묘한 개그 포인트로 독자들의 마음을 사로잡은 웹툰 『왜 이러세요, 공작님! 』이 단행본으로 출간되었다. 웹툰 『왜 이러세요, 공작님! 』은 반달반지 작가의 동명 웹소설을 원작으로 하고 있으며, 로안과 에르인의 달콤살벌한 분위기가 잘 드러났다는 호평이 연이은 작품이다. 이야기는 주인공인 에르인이 전쟁의 포로로 잡혀 적장의 손에 죽기 직전, 갑자기 발휘된 마법으로 인해 운명이 180도 달라지면서 시작된다. 에르인을 죽이려던 적장이자 제국의 냉혈한 공작인 '로안'과 귀여운 종달새라고 에르인을 부르며 끊임없이 사랑을 표하는 '세이'. 아무리 마법에 걸렸다지만 같은 사람이라고는 상상조차 할 수 없는 모습에 정말이지, 절로 ‘왜 이러세요, 공작님! ’ 이라는 말이 나올 뿐. Chapters 1-13. -
![Miss Treadwell's Talent by Barbara Metzger]()
Miss Treadwell's Talent by Barbara Metzger
Finders Keepers. One-and-twenty and still unwed, Maylene Treadwe ias a talent for finding people and things, but not husbands. High-spirited and unconventional, she is more a worthy adversary than a blushing bride--a fact made all too clear to the Earl of Hyatt when he comes to call... -
![Sweet, Sweet Revenge Ltd. by Jonas Jonasson]()
Sweet, Sweet Revenge Ltd. by Jonas Jonasson
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe beloved author of The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared returns with an enchanting adventure that skewers the greed and hypocrisy that dominates our time and holds lessons about what’s truly important in life. Meet Ole Mbatian Jr... -
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![Hex and Hexability by Kate Johnson]()
Hex and Hexability by Kate Johnson
Bridgerton meets The Ex Hex this witchy season with this oh so spicy romantasy Regency romcom! ‘Do you want to see what witches can do? ’... -
![Mansfield Park and Mummies: Monster Mayhem, Matrimony, Ancient Curses, True Love, and Other Dire Delights by Vera Nazarian]()
Mansfield Park and Mummies: Monster Mayhem, Matrimony, Ancient Curses, True Love, and Other Dire Delights by Vera Nazarian
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMANSFIELD PARK AND Monster Mayhem, Matrimony, Ancient Curses, True Love, and Other Dire Delights Spinsterhood or Mummification! Ancient Egypt infiltrates Regency England in this elegant, hilarious, witty, insane, and unexpectedly romantic monster parody of Jane Austen's classic novel... -
![Surrender by Amanda Quick]()
Surrender by Amanda Quick
From the dazzling ballrooms of glittering London society to magnificent, cursed estate in the distant wilds of Yorkshire, comes the deliciously wicked story of a thoroughly unconventional courtship—and a thrilling midnight rendezvous that could only lead to love. .. At four and twenty Victoria Huntington thought herself quite adept at fending off fortune hunters. .Categorized as:
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![Potions & Prejudice by Tee Harlowe]()
Potions & Prejudice by Tee Harlowe
Witch hates warlock. Warlock hates witch. Warlock falls for witch. . . . Things get very, very complicated. Elspeth Moonflower just wants to cast a spell. Unfortunately, that’s impossible due to a curse her grandmother cast that forces every witch in her family to marry before using magic... -
![Silver Lady by Mary Jo Putney]()
Silver Lady by Mary Jo Putney
Cornwall calling! From New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney, the first in an intoxicating historical romance series set on the rugged Cornish coast, filled with swashbuckling adventure and real-life history, intrigue and an unshakeable love—perfect for fans of Poldark... -
![Lolly Willowes or the Loving Huntsman by Sylvia Townsend Warner]()
Lolly Willowes or the Loving Huntsman by Sylvia Townsend Warner
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsFirst published in 1926, 'Lolly Willowes or the Loving Huntsman' is an amusing and witty novel by Sylvia Townsend Warner, an English novelist, poet, and musicologist. In this, Lolly Willowes revolutionaries against coercion to be the perfect 'maiden aunt'... -
![My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin (Novel) Vol. 1 by Wu Shui Bu Du]()
My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin (Novel) Vol. 1 by Wu Shui Bu Du
Rated: 3.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA cozy coffin for two becomes one recluse’s reality when he wakes up in the frigid body of a thousand-year-old corpse! Can he find his footing in this new body? Even then, can he survive the passionate doting of his handsome—and quite unhinged—coffinmate? Wang Xiaomie, a reclusive gay virgin, wakes up to a shocking reality: he now inhabits the body of a thousand-year-old corpse, dressed in... -
![Miss Blaine's Prefect and the Golden Samovar by Olga Wojtas]()
Miss Blaine's Prefect and the Golden Samovar by Olga Wojtas
Rated: 3.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFifty-something Shona is a proud former pupil of the Marcia Blaine School for Girls, but has a deep loathing for The Primeof Miss Jean Brodie, which she thinks gives her alma mater a bad name... -
![Dawn of the Dreadfuls by Steve Hockensmith]()
Dawn of the Dreadfuls by Steve Hockensmith
Rated: 3.51 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsReaders will witness the birth of a heroine in Dawn of the Dreadfuls —a thrilling prequel set four years before the horrific events of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies . As our story opens, the Bennet sisters are enjoying a peaceful life in the English countryside...
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