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The Empire and the Wolf King by Diana Knightley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA hero from the future must save Magnus and his family in the past... -
![So Close To Heaven: Far From Home: A Scottish Time-Travel Romance by Rebecca Ruger]()
So Close To Heaven: Far From Home: A Scottish Time-Travel Romance by Rebecca Ruger
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe never imagined her fresh start would lead her centuries into the past…. American-born Ivy Mitchell thought she’d finally found her footing in the misty Highlands of Scotland—until an afternoon hike leaves her ripped from her world and hurled into the heart of 14th-century Scotland... -
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![The Anguish of the Scottish Lairds by Keira Montclair]()
The Anguish of the Scottish Lairds by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA chieftain in love. A lass in denial. Time in a dungeon may be their undoing—or their salvation. Chieftain Sloan Rankin has spent his life proving himself—to his clan, his father, and the woman he’s always adored. But when his long-awaited proposal to Eva MacVey is met with refusal, his focus falters at the worst possible time... -
![The Anguish of the Scottish Lairds (Clans of Mull) by Keira Montclair]()
The Anguish of the Scottish Lairds (Clans of Mull) by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA chieftain in love. A lass in denial. Time in a dungeon may be their undoing—or their salvation. Chieftain Sloan Rankin has spent his life proving himself—to his clan, his father, and the woman he’s always adored. But when his long-awaited proposal to Eva MacVey is met with refusal, his focus falters at the worst possible time... -
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![I Loved You Then: Far From Home: A Scottish Time-Travel Romance by Rebecca Ruger]()
I Loved You Then: Far From Home: A Scottish Time-Travel Romance by Rebecca Ruger
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings1296, Berwick-on-Tweed. Amid the ruin of Scotland’s defeat, young warrior Ciaran Kerr kneels beside a dying woman whose last words shatter “I’ve been waiting for you. ” He never learns her name. But he never forgets her face... -
![Long Live the King by Diana Knightley]()
Long Live the King by Diana Knightley
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMagnus has been focused on his present, the loops and time shifts behind him, but that is not all in the past. There is also a throne that must be held, a historic event that must be protected, and a kingdom that needs him to rule... -
![Through Dark Storms by Clare Sager]()
Through Dark Storms by Clare Sager
No home. No hope. No safe harbours. Just one final clue. Castaway on a desert island, Vice has lost everything and everyone. If she’s going to live – truly live, she must not only fight to survive but also battle her inner demons. Only then can she escape her island… and her past. Without the woman he loves, Knigh is unravelling like a frayed rope... -
![The Dawn by Diana Knightley]()
The Dawn by Diana Knightley
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagnus has built an empire. He is a king in 1292. He is a king in the 24th century. And there are centuries between that must be guarded. He and his family are living in the past, attempting to keep the historical record and the timeline orderly, and the succession of kings straight, but now they have a new villain, Asgall, who is coming to power... -
![The Empire and the Wolf King by Diana Knightley]()
The Empire and the Wolf King by Diana Knightley
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA hero from the future must save Magnus and his family in the past... -
![Delighting Her Highland Devil by Maeve Greyson]()
Delighting Her Highland Devil by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe tumbles back three centuries into the arms of a gruff Highlander and wins his heart—until she endangers everyone he’s ever protected. Jovianna Jacobs, a history professor specializing in Scottish culture, is brilliant and students flock to sign up for her classes. Not because of her brilliance—but because of her foibles during her lectures... -
![Clock Strikes Midnight by Alex Lidell]()
Clock Strikes Midnight by Alex Lidell
At the stroke of midnight, anything can happen. Lera is walking a dangerous tightrope. By night, she takes off her veil to hunt the dark creatures leaking into the mortal world. By morning, she is Leralynn of Osprey again, failing her classes and dodging Deputy Headmaster River’s keen scrutiny. River is watching Leralynn like a hawk... -
![Enemy Tyes by Alex Lidell]()
Enemy Tyes by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLera burned him. Now it’s Tye’s turn. Tye has sacrificed everything for his chance at the Prowess Trials, and Lera’s betrayal in reporting his injuries nearly ended it all. Now there is nothing left but to kick Lera out of his world—and ensure the eviction stays... -
![Dungeons and Dreamers by Alex Lidell]()
Dungeons and Dreamers by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTwo dark pasts. One bond beyond their control. For a month, Coal has tried to stay away from the beautiful cadet who makes him feel things he shouldn’t, each day of separation spiraling him deeper into worsening nightmares. Already on edge, it takes Coal one split second to plunge into violence—and find himself in shackles once more... -
![Camdyn : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter]()
Camdyn : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn amateur magician’s disappearing act lands her in medieval Scotland. Although Isabel Murray loves a good joke, she can hardly believe the elaborate prank of finding herself in an ancient forge. But things get a little more real when its bad-tempered armorer hauls her in front of the rest of the MacRoss warriors... -
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![I Dreamt of Netherfield: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lin Mei Wei]()
I Dreamt of Netherfield: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lin Mei Wei
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Elizabeth Bennet walks three miles to Netherfield to look after her beloved sister, she wishes for nothing more but to see Jane restored to health and to Longbourn. What she most certainly does not want is to be continuously thrown into increasingly dangerous adventures with the arrogant Mr. Darcy... -
![Interwoven by Melanie Rachel]()
Interwoven by Melanie Rachel
England’s best mages are called to Pemberley in their youth. Elizabeth can’t understand why she’s always left behind. Not only does her father neglect to correct what must be an oversight, he won’t allow her to use her most powerful magic at all. Each year, he further restricts Elizabeth’s movements... -
![Legacy of the Runes by Christina Courtenay]()
Legacy of the Runes by Christina Courtenay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBrimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlands does for Scottish history. Pre-order the epic conclusion to The Runes series now! Inscribed Viking axe head. Good condition. Probably late 9th century. This was it, his passport to the past... -
![Scorched Skies by E.J. Mellow]()
Scorched Skies by E.J. Mellow
From the award-winning author of the Mousai series comes book one in an epic duology inspired by the Icarus myth, about an outcast woman and a winged prince torn between forbidden love and born duty. In the divided world of Cādra, where the winged Volari rule over the earthbound Süra, Tanwen has never relished her life of secrecy, but hiding is her only means of survival...Categorized as:
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![Blackveil by Kristen Britain]()
Blackveil by Kristen Britain
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsRead Kristen Britain's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. The long-awaited sequel to Green Rider, First Rider's Call, and The High King's Tomb. Once a simple student, Karigan G'ladheon finds herself in a world of deadly danger and complex magic, compelled by forces she cannot understand when she becomes a legendary Green Rider-one of the magical messengers of the king... -
![Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks
From the brilliant imagination of Kerrelyn Sparks comes a bold new fantasy romance series in which passion and magic collide. Behold the Embraced…. Gwennore has a talent. An Elf able to track down the cause of an illness and heal it, she’s a valuable asset to her people...Categorized as:
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![Handfasted to the Bear by Elina Emerald]()
Handfasted to the Bear by Elina Emerald
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBrodie 'The Bear' Fletcher is a ladies' man through and through. A Legendary Warrior on the battlefield, his conquests in the bedchamber are equally renowned. He is his own man. He belongs to no one. But a trauma from his past has him questioning his life trajectory...Categorized as:
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![Victorian Faerie Tales by Olivia Atwater]()
Victorian Faerie Tales by Olivia Atwater
Olivia Atwater returns to the world of Half a Soul. Dive into The Witchwood Knot, and enjoy a dark faerie tale set in a magical version of Victorian England. The faeries of Witchwood Manor have stolen its young lord. His governess intends to steal him back. Victorian governess Winifred Hall knows a con when she sees one... -
![Heaven's Net is Wide by Lian Hearn]()
Heaven's Net is Wide by Lian Hearn
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe new beginning-and the grand finale-to the beloved Tales of the Otori series. Heaven's Net Is Wide is the new first volume of the now complete Tales of the Otori- prequel to Across the Nightingale Floor, the book that first introduced Hearn's mythical, medieval Japanese world... -
![Soul of Salvation by Ali Stuebbe]()
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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![Prowess Trials by Alex Lidell]()
Prowess Trials by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen you play with fire, everyone gets burned. It’s the first day of the Prowess Trials, with all the royals—and the dark fae Owalin—gathered for Tye’s grand performance. When the magic wards fall right in the middle of Tye’s routine, Lera does what she must to save his life—giving Owalin just the opening he needs. River is in love with Lera, but he can’t be with someone who lies... -
![A Highlander's Homecoming by Melissa Mayhue]()
A Highlander's Homecoming by Melissa Mayhue
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhen Robert MacQuarrie was swept forward in time to present-day Scotland, he left behind in the thirteenth century a vow he could no longer keepâ��to protect his friend’s little daughter, Isabella. Haunted by guilt, he leaps at the chance to go backâ�¦except the fickle Faerie Magic returns him to his family castle twenty years after he left it... -
![From This Moment by Wendy Vella, Lani Blake]()
From This Moment by Wendy Vella, Lani Blake
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe’d waited sixteen years to come home, and the minute Dylan Howard stepped back into Ryker Falls, he knew it was a mistake. First, there was the smart mouthed brunette who’d taken a piece out of him for his attitude, which was the same as it had always been to be fair. Cold and emotionless...Categorized as:
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![Tempests & Tea Leaves by Rachel Morgan]()
Tempests & Tea Leaves by Rachel Morgan
Bridgerton meets cozy fae fantasy with a dash of Pride & Prejudice in this sparkling, no-spice tale of magical debuts, an enchanted tea house, and banter-filled romance. In a world where both race and magic determine one's place in society, half-fae Iris Starspun has always known she doesn't belong. Having a human mother is bad enough, but being magicless as well? That’s simply unforgivable... -
![A Brat's Tale by S. Legend]()
A Brat's Tale by S. Legend
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTristan, former junior warlord of Markaytia, thought he’d found a cushy hiding place as a prisoner of Aldrien. Life was simple—play with weapons by day, tumble with the beautiful Aldrien warlord by night. Best of all, he can’t be blamed for a thing—he’s the prisoner of this story! His hideaway is ruined when the Aldrien king threatens to kill him (rude) and he’s forced to return to Mortouge... -
![The Mystery of Rufford Abbey: A dual timeline novel with a paranormal twist by Stephen Taylor]()
The Mystery of Rufford Abbey: A dual timeline novel with a paranormal twist by Stephen Taylor
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn absorbing Medieval mystery you won’t be able to put down! For fans of Freda Lightfoot, Anthony Doerr, Sebastian Faulks and Kate Atkinson. A medieval girl’s testimony holds the key to a present-day investigation…... -
![Dragon Fire by Bianca D'Arc]()
Dragon Fire by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBook 2 in The Sea Captain's Daughter Trilogy *. There’s something very wrong in the Southern Lair. The blind dragon refuses to choose a new knight partner, but only he can save Gryphon Isle from the deadly pirate menace. His human friends accompany him to the home of the last wizard, fighting on shore as he swims beneath the pirate ships, rising to flame them into oblivion... -
![Ruthless Legacy by Dakota Lee]()
Ruthless Legacy by Dakota Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes the only way out is through. The League has finally unveiled their plans for me, and to gain my compliance they’re going after people I care about. The only chance I have at the future I dream about, is to accept a title I don’t want. Things are different on this side of the divide, and adapting to the change isn’t easy. Deacon’s a constant source of strength and encouragement...Categorized as:
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![The Last Stitch by Chantelle N. Kerr]()
The Last Stitch by Chantelle N. Kerr
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne magical pendant. Two enemies bound by fate. A love that could unravel history itself. When Oxford graduate student Lily Whitmore inherits her grandmother's mysterious hourglass pendant, she's catapulted into Victorian England, where magic is forbidden and those who wield it are erased from existence. But Lily isn't just any time traveler...Categorized as:
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![Love Came Just in Time by Lynn Kurland]()
Love Came Just in Time by Lynn Kurland
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFour classic novellas from theUSA Todaybestselling author, including "The Gift of Christmas Past," "The Three Wise Ghosts," "And the Groom Wore Tulle," and "The Icing on the Cake. ". -
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![The Captive Throne by Kenley Davidson]()
The Captive Throne by Kenley Davidson
In a royal marriage of convenience, nothing is less convenient than love. Princess Evaraine always knew she would one day wed a stranger, but her arranged marriage to the Prince of Garimore is nothing like she expected. She never anticipated losing her heart to the man she would marry. And she certainly would not have guessed that she’d be leaving him behind within hours of their wedding...Categorized as:
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![Highlander's Curse by Melissa Mayhue]()
Highlander's Curse by Melissa Mayhue
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhen COLIN MACALISTER is cursed by the Faerie Queen and ends up in the bed of a twenty-first-century woman—who also happens to be the most beautiful creature he’s ever laid eyes on—he’s torn between anger and lust... -
![The Talon of the Hawk by Jeffe Kennedy]()
The Talon of the Hawk by Jeffe Kennedy
A HEAVY CROWN. Three daughters were born to High King Uorsin, in place of the son he wanted. The youngest, lovely and sweet. The middle, pretty and subtle, with an air of magic. And the eldest, the Heir. A girl grudgingly honed to leadership, not beauty, to bear the sword and honor of the king. Ursula’s loyalty is as ingrained as her straight warrior’s spine...Categorized as:
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![Great Falls Protector by Alex Lidell]()
Great Falls Protector by Alex Lidell
Lera burned him. Now it’s Tye’s turn. Tye has sacrificed everything for his chance at the Prowess Trials, and Lera’s betrayal in reporting his injuries nearly ended it all. Now there is nothing left but to kick Lera out of his world—and ensure the eviction stays... -
![The Piper by Julie Mannino]()
The Piper by Julie Mannino
After an accident as a child that required part of Aiden's right leg to be amputated, he figures he'll never fulfill his dream of making a home elsewhere with a man. He'll just have to make do alone in Hameln even though the Prior rules the place with iron fist. Three nights with a seemingly carefree drifter gives Aiden a taste of what he could have if he left... -
![The First Chill Of Autumn by W.R. Gingell]()
The First Chill Of Autumn by W.R. Gingell
Llassar is an occupied country– but nobody seems to know it. Fae began to filter slowly into the land shortly after the birth of the crown princess, Dion ferch Alawn, supposedly fleeing a dark threat in Faery known as the Guardians. But that was fifteen years ago, and now there isn’t a town in Llassar that isn’t populated by or under the control of the fae... -
![Gilliane by Roberta Gellis]()
Gilliane by Roberta Gellis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCaught in a political feud between rival barons, Gilliane is forced to marry a man she abhors, but, after being taken prisoner by Adam, her husband's sworn enemy, she finds herself both captive and captivated. Reprint. -
![Release That Witch by Er Mu]()
Release That Witch by Er Mu
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsChen Yan travels through time, only to end up becoming an honorable prince in the Middle Ages of Europe. Yet this world was not quite as simple as he thought. Witches with magical powers abound, and fearsome wars between churches and kingdoms rage throughout the land... -
![A Shield of Fate and Ruin by Nicole Bailey]()
A Shield of Fate and Ruin by Nicole Bailey
When the world is at war. No one is safe. Not even the gods. Apollo would hide with Hyacinth and hold him until the sun burned out. But that is not their destiny. When Ares arrives announcing a turn of the tides and war thundering towards Niria, Apollo and Hyacinth take on a journey to save everyone from Zeus’ wrath. But when things don’t go as planned, they might destroy themselves instead... -
![A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh]()
A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh
Beneath the glittering façade of Satiros’ elven court hides a deadly game of power and betrayal, and no one can escape its grasp. Eri Leigh’s "A Queen’s Game" takes you on a heart-pounding journey through a world where politics, magic, and revenge collide with disastrous consequences... -
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![Changeling by Lee Colgin]()
Changeling by Lee Colgin
Dominus, an incubus who runs a brothel called The Twig and Berries, has become bored with his life and his customers. Sebastian, a changeling fairy swapped at birth for a human infant, has just learned his true heritage. Reeling with the knowledge, and unsafe among humans, he lets a vampire guide him north through Hungary to a place where he can meet others of his kind... -
![The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford]()
The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford
From bestselling author and TikTok sensation A. K. Mulford comes the fourth book in the Five Crowns of Okrith fantasy series, following a bookish heir's fight to save their mother and kingdom when an unexpected romance blossoms. The crown is calling their name, yet can their head bear the weight when passion sets hearts racing? Perfect for fans of Sarah J... -
![Deceiving the Cursed Beast by Jen Lynning]()
Deceiving the Cursed Beast by Jen Lynning
In this enchanted castle, only the truth can break his curse. Felix is the Duke of Truthhold, tied to the most powerful magical node on the continent. But when he is transformed into a beast, he needs help to break the curse. He will do whatever it takes to regain his true form, even if it means using magic to trap a woman in his castle...Categorized as:
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![Lord of The Isles by Debbie Mazzuca]()
Lord of The Isles by Debbie Mazzuca
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter traveling to Scotland on business, the bed of a highland laird is the last place Ali Graham expected to wake up. But there's no mistaking the irresistibly masculine Scottish Highlander whose chamber she's accidentally infiltrated--or the severe wound he's suffered in battle. As a doctor, Ali knows how to heal his injury, how to nurse his body back to health... -
![Highland Destiny by Kerrigan Byrne]()
Highland Destiny by Kerrigan Byrne
He would be her first kill. .. Kamdyn MacKay is a Banshee assassin who has never killed a man. When her first mark becomes the Berserker warlord terrorizing the Highlands, she knows she must slay him or face unthinkable consequences... -
![Lonely is the Knight by Cynthia Luhrs]()
Lonely is the Knight by Cynthia Luhrs
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTravel through time. .. Both sisters lost to the mists of time. Check. Attempted murder. Check. Actually traveling through time to medieval England? Triple check. Beware ghosts trying to help…. Charlotte Merriweather didn’t plan to steal the gorgeous low-slung sports car but in her defense it was just sitting there running, with the door open, beckoning her...Categorized as:
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