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Castle of Nevers and Nightmares by Lana Pecherczyk
When winter comes to the Court of Dreams, the war against the Subterranean of Nightmares freezes. To celebrate, the faerie queen holds a tournament where mortals compete for the prize of a dream come true. For outsider Willow Nightstalk, it's the only way to break the curse making her as ugly as she feels... -
The Villainess Turns the Hourglass by Ant Studio
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter her lowly mother married a count, Aria enjoyed a life full of luxury while harassing her gentle stepsister Mielle. Several years later, Aria is about to be executed when Mielle reveals that she wickedly tricked Aria into building the bad reputation that ultimately brought her to the scaffold... -
Cooper: Scottish Paranormal Romance by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSilly Highlander. His new mortality was never going to be his to control.Cooper Menzies never wanted to settle down in his first life and he thinks he should stay true to himself in his second. The witches warn that love might cross his path, but he scoffs and tempts the fate they've promised--thinks he can walk away when he likes.Silly Highlander...Categorized as:
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7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (Light Novel) Vol. 6 (7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (Novel) #6) by Touko Amekawa, Wan Hachipisu
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMARITIME MARITAL MAYHEM!Rishe has been utterly restless since her heart-pounding kiss with Arnold, but she hardly has time for distractions. Under the pretense of procuring her wedding dress, the two visit a bustling port town--only to witness a kidnapping by pirates! Then a familiar figure from Rishe's past resurfaces, looking to dispatch the pirate menace... -
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Heretic Spellblade 5 by K.D. Robertson
A cold dawn rises after a civil war, but far worse lurks over the horizon. Nathan barely finishes burying friends before he must rally a furious, discordant nation around a new empress and stem the tide of holy war.Two prophets fight for the hearts and minds of a desperate, divided populace... -
A Warrior's Heart by Donna Grant
Regards Reader - There are those who would love to rid themselves of painful memories, to forget nasty pasts and mistakes. They say its hell to live with those memories. I say its hell to live without them. I have no memories of my past, my friends or family. I owe my life to the Fae who discovered me bleeding and nearly dead at their doorway... -
The Villainess Turns the Hourglass, Vol. 2 by Antstudio, SANSOBEE
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAria has discovered the true power of the hourglass, and with it, getting her revenge on Mielle is bound to be easier than ever! Her upcoming birthday will be the true test of whether she’s on the right track... -
Heart of a Hero by Janet Chapman
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsRead Pink Edition New York Times bestselling author Janet Chapman welcomes her fans back to Spellbound Falls, where no one is immune to the magical powers of love… Originally from the ancient mythical island of Atlantis, Nicholas has spent the last year deep in the mountains of Maine, serving as Director of Security for the Nova Mare and Inglenook resorts... -
La Vie de Guinevere by Paula Lafferty
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter the sudden death of her boyfriend, Vera would have been happy to spend the rest of her days curiously unnoticeable, washing bed sheets and cleaning toilets in present day Glastonbury... -
The Love Token : A delightful story of a love that defies time by Cindy Kirk
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom the outside, the tent looks like any you might see at a county fair: Tall poles support crisp white canvas that ripples gently in the breeze. But inside, the tent is a different world, one GraceTown hasn’t seen for a century. Only, no one can see this tent—no one but Sophie Jessup.Sophie Jessup has a good life... -
The Last Time I Saw Her by Karen Robards
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn the sizzling new novel from New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards, Dr. Charlie Stone must prove the innocence of a dangerously sexy condemned man, or lose her one chance at true love. In this world, Dr. Charlotte “Charlie” Stone skillfully probes the twisted minds of incarcerated serial killers to better understand what makes them tick, and to help nab those who remain at large... -
Sleeper's Castle by Barbara Erskine
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTwo women, centuries apart. One endless nightmare tearing Wales apart – and only they can stop it.Sunday Times bestselling author Barbara Erskine returns to Hay in the year that marks the 30th anniversary of her sensational debut bestseller, Lady of Hay.Hay-On-Wye, 1400 – War is brewing in the Welsh borders, Catrin is on the brink of womanhood and falling in love for the first time... -
WIEDERGEBURT: Legend of the Reincarnated Warrior 5 by Brandon Varnell
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTHE HEAT IS ON.Eryk has won the Spiritualist Grand Tournament, helped Kari and Fay avoid marrying Grant Leucht, and destroyed the cage preventing Kari from journeying outside of Neveria. But his task isn’t over yet. Now he must convince Fay Valstine to join him, Kari, and Lin in a polygamous relationship... -
Witch Way to Salem by Louisa West
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLast Halloween she was as busy as a bat out of hell, but this year is about to drain the life out of her... literally.Rosemary Bell should be on top of the world. Her Mosswood family has expanded by one step-son, her new business venture is up and running, and she’s just received a proposal… until the Council of Witches has something to say about it... -
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A Heartsong Back to the Highlands - Ronan’s Story - (A MacKay Clan Legend) - A Scottish Fantasy Romance by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s a fifteenth century Highlander pirate.She’s a twenty-first century girl who just got jilted at the altar.What could they possibly have in common?Tricksy gods and goddesses reweaving the tapestry of time.Harley Trent loves her job as a caregiver at the nursing home. Those sweet old people help her as much as she helps them... -
Her Wedding Knight by Hermione Moon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTonight’s the knight...At last, it’s kitchen witch Gwen Young’s wedding day to the gorgeous Arthur. They’re having a double wedding with their best friends at Wessex Castle, a beautiful stately home. Everything goes swimmingly, until they discover that the castle is built on top of an Anglo-Saxon ship burial, and its owner bears an ancient grudge against them both.. -
A Knight on the Town by Hermione Moon, Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA good knight out is always welcome…When kitchen witch Gwen Young releases King Arthur from the suit of armour in her café, it’s just the beginning of a new adventure, as he accompanies her out on the town, discovering his new world and helping her solve another murder.~If you enjoy books by authors such as Amanda M... -
A Kind of Magic by Donna Grant
Greetings Dear Reader, I was born an immortal prince on the realm of Thales. I lived the life of grandeur, revered and respected, but my one true love was fighting. I was given a special gift in my battle abilities and soon became known as Thales’ finest warrior. But all that changed the day my brother died and an evil descended upon my realm... -
A Highlander of Her Own by Melissa Mayhue
TEXAS, PRESENT DAY. Ellie Denton's world has spiraled out of control. A strange new birthmark, animals talking to her, and her mother's ex-husband laying claim to the family ranch have her thinking life can't get more complicated. But Ellie doesn't know the birthmark's connection to her Faerie ancestors. Complicated takes on a whole new meaning with her innocent wish to find her true love... -
It Always Snows on Mistletoe Square by Ali McNamara
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 21 ratings🎧Listening Length = 8 hours and 58 minutesFrom an author whose writing is “pure magic” that makes for “an enchanting escape” (Heidi Swain): In desperate need of a job, Elle — a certified grinch — musters all her fake festive cheer to work as a writer and chronicle a family’s holiday history. Could delving into the past help her navigate her future? Read by an Earphones Award–winning narrator...Categorized as:
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Hidden in Time by Barbara Longley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGrayce MacCarthy possesses the gift of foretelling—but to her, visions are more a curse than a gift. While visiting Ireland, Grayce takes a hike in the Comeragh Mountains, only to fall into a hidden world with no way out. She’s rescued by a gorgeous warrior dressed like a medieval hero in a romance novel... -
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The One Before The One by Emma Cooper
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLiv is given the chance to live one life-changing week over, but can she change her future...? And does she want to?When Liv’s boyfriend Kit disappeared on a hike, seven years earlier, she thought her life was over. But with the help of their family and friends, she’s pushed her way through the grief, and now, miraculously, she's found a way to love again...Categorized as:
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Healing the Highlander by Melissa Mayhue
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsANDREW MACALISTER longs for a cure to free him from the excruciating pain caused by an old wound, but when he rescues a drowning woman, he has no idea how much his life is about to change. All Drew knows is that this mysterious woman is hiding secrets—and that he’s never felt such a consuming desire before... -
All the Time You Need by Melissa Mayhue
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHighlands of Scotland – 1295Alexander MacKillican is a man drowning in responsibility.With rumors of an impending war filling his head, Alex returns home after a year in Edinburgh to announce his plans to join the coming fight against the English... -
The Girl I Was by Jeneva Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSometimes you have to go back before you can go forward.Alexis Spencer thinks she has it all figured out. Even when life gets her down, she is never too far away from another inspirational quote to rationalize her failures and ignore all her problems... -
Highlander's Curse by Melissa Mayhue
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 19 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... -
Valley of the Moon by Melanie Gideon
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn this captivating novel from the author of Wife 22, a woman who feels lost in her own time stumbles across a California community that has, impossibly, been marooned in the early twentieth century perfect for readers of The Time Traveler's Wife, Time and Again, and Sarah Addison Allen.Lux is a single mom struggling to make her way when she discovers an idyllic community in the Sonoma Valley... -
Prince of Seduction by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSeduction has always come easy for Elric, one of four Drahcir princes. When he finds his mate he intends to convince her to return with him by using his famed seduction. His mate, however, isn’t like any woman he’s ever encountered, and its going to take Elric using his heart to win his mate. Marin takes a trip to Scotland to heal her broken heart after being left at the alter... -
The Blackened Soul by Candace Osmond
Sail to England. Return the enchanted heart. Save the devil’s soul…Dianna’s in over her head.The Queen is her ship now. Hers to sail, and a crew to keep safe as they voyage across the Atlantic to stop Maria’s evil plan of killing her mother. The stress of responsibility, her pregnancy, and helping Henry deal with his PTSD has become a nightmare from which she has nowhere to run... -
The Lost Lady by Amelia M. Brown
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Woman Lost in Time... Luveday is a researcher and spends most of her time behind a desk or a book. When she is transported to Anora, another world that resembles medieval England, she is at a loss, but she's smart enough to know that a woman on her own has little chances of survival and fewer rights... -
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... -
Of Kisses and Wishes by Lana Pecherczyk
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAnise has always been teased for being a lesser fae of Elphyne. With no magic, no ability to shift, she's left with little faith in herself. Two things she wishes the kisses of a long time friend who never dates outside his shifter community; and to find the elusive Ice-Witch, a dark fae who promises to give her everything she needs to feel whole-magic, and the ability to shift... -
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Clockwork Magician by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPeter has lived most of his life in the assurance of two comfortable convictions. One, that he is always the cleverest person in the room; and two, that when it comes to magic, he does not make mistakes... -
Through Time-Whiplash by Claudy Conn, Karen Babcock
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhy do second chances have to come with complications? Trevor, Prince of Lugh, had been thwarted from putting Pestale, the eldest Dark Prince, to death, but now he's been asked to investigate whether the Dark Prince has evaded punishment. This time, Trevor plans to make sure Pestale is taken care of permanently... -
In Every Life by Rea Frey
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when a husband's dying wish is for his wife to find a new love... before he's even gone?Ben and Harper started off their marriage with a cancer diagnosis, but they eventually celebrated as Ben went into remission. Now they know what matters. Now they won't waste a second. But the cancer comes back, and this time, the doctors insist there's no viable treatment option... -
Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke: Volume 2 by Ichibu Saki
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRebuilding from the ground up is old hat to Claire Martino after falling out of societal favor in her homeland and arising from the ashes as a hero in a neighboring kingdom. Therefore, when tragedy strikes due to her half-sister’s malicious scheming, Claire doesn’t think twice about going back in time to set things right. However, two can play at that game.. -
아빠, 나 이 결혼 안 할래요! 2 by Heesu Hong
황태자가 싫다고? 하지만, 황태자 취향이 쥬벨리안 너일지 모르잖아.쥬벨리안을 사랑하는 황태자, 막스의 눈물 나는 오해 로맨스.스승님의 딸, 쥬벨리안을 사랑하게 된 막스. 그녀의 별거 아닌 말 한마디가 전부 사랑스럽게 들리는 지경. 한편, 아버지가 사디스트 폭군 황태자와 자신을 결혼시키는 줄 알고 황태자로부터 도망치려는 쥬벨리안. 그녀는 결국 아버지가 신임하는 하나뿐인 제자, 막스에게 계약 연애를 제안한다. 하지만 계약 연애의 이유가 황태자와의 결혼으로부터 도망치기 위해서라는 이야길 들은 막스는 쥬벨리안에게 섭섭함을 느끼는데…... -
아빠, 나 이 결혼 안 할래요! 3 by Heesu Hong
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratings《아빠, 나 이 결혼 안 할래요!》3권은 여주인공 쥬벨과 남주인공 막스의 시점에서 본 이야기가 아닌, 작중 세번째 주인공, 아버지 레지스의 시점에서 바라본 이야기가 메인이 된다. 아버지의 속마음을 모르는 쥬벨과 딸의 속마음을 모르는 아버지, 두 부녀의 부족한 대화로 인해 생긴 오해가 파국이 아닌 로맨스로 피어나는 점에서 유쾌하고 참신한 전개를 엿볼 수 있다. 이들의 오해로 피어난 유쾌한 개그와 로맨스가 오히려 1회차에서 해결하지 못한 문제들을 해결하는 데 큰 도움이 되는 등, 갈등이 곧 이 작중 가장 큰 문제 요소를 해결하는 데 중요한 역할을 한다는 점에서 이 작품을 멈추지 않고 읽게 만드는 힘이 대단하다고 판단된다... -
Touch My Little Brother and You're Dead, Season 1 by Morpho, cmjm
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOne day, I woke up as Rosalite, the older sister of Asterion in the novel, “Asterion of the Twilight.” I may not be the main character, but it’s not so bad. Rosalite’s little brother, though, is fated to die in the story at 18 and that just seems really unfair after all the drama he’s been through (did I mention his story is a BL?). Now that I’m Rosalite, I decide to save him... -
Through the Snow Globe by Annie Rains
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPerfect for readers of One Day in December by Josie Silver, this enchanting new novel with touches of It’s a Wonderful Life and Groundhog Day follows a woman dangerously close to losing it all as she receives an unexpected Christmas gift that prompts a surprising journey of self-discovery...and another chance at happiness."Annie Rains is a gifted storyteller... -
The Nature of a Pirate by A.M. Dellamonica
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Nature of a Pirate is the third book in acclaimed author, A.M. Dellmonica’s high seas, Stormwrack series. The Lambda Award nominated series begins with Child of a Hidden Sea... -
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Insignificant Others: An Enchanting Time-Travel Romance, Perfect for Spring 2025, Indulge in a Heartfelt Escape by Sarah Jio
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Sarah Jio comes an escapist novel following a young woman stuck in a “time loop” of one-day relationships with romantic partners from her past.“An ingenious and heartfelt love story... -
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Eternal Destiny by Chrissy Peebles
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsBook 1 is FREE! Sarah is forced to face the reality of what it means to be an Immortal. Her powers are unstable and Victor must guide her through the process. Sarah also learns King Taggert is slowing dying and Victor will soon take over his title as ‘King of the Immortals’. But a dangerous adversary will stop at nothing to win, and Sarah knows Ethano must be stopped at all costs... -
Gate of Ivrel by C.J. Cherryh
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsScattered about the galaxy were the time-space, gates of a vanished alien race. Long before the rise of the native civilizations, they had terrorized a hundred worlds--not from villainy but from folly. Now the task was to destroy their potency for mischief. This is the story of one such Gate... -
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 105 ratingsEvelyn Hardcastle will be murdered at 11:00 p.m.There are eight days, and eight witnesses for you to inhabit.We will only let you escape once you tell us the name of the killer.Understood? Then let's begin . . .Evelyn Hardcastle will die. Every day until Aiden Bishop can identify her killer and break the cycle. But every time the day begins again, Aiden wakes up in the body of a different guest... -
The Golden Key Chronicles: A Time Travel Romance by AJ Nuest
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe key would unlock his future and the safety of his kingdom, but he never imagined the sorceress would unlock his heart… When antiques restorer, Rowena Lindstrom, purchases an armoire containing a hidden key and a “magic” mirror, she believes the handsome warrior prince on the other side has to be some sort of joke...
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