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Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon
In June of 1778, the world turns upside-down. The British army withdraws from Philadelphia, George Washington prepares to move from Valley Forge in pursuit, and Jamie Fraser comes back from the dead to discover that his best friend has married Jamie’s wife...Categorized as:
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![An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon]()
An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
The Seventh Outlander novel from #1 National Bestselling author Diana Gabaldon...Categorized as:
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![What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon]()
What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon
In an unforgettable love story, a woman’s impossible journey through the ages could change everything… Anne Gallagher grew up enchanted by her grandfather’s stories of Ireland. Heartbroken at his death, she travels to his childhood home to spread his ashes. There, overcome with memories of the man she adored and consumed by a history she never knew, she is pulled into another time...Categorized as:
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![A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon]()
A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
Eagerly anticipated by her legions of fans, this sixth novel in Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling Outlander saga is a masterpiece of historical fiction from one of the most popular authors of our time... -
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![Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon]()
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
With her now-classic novel Outlander , Diana Gabaldon introduced two unforgettable characters — Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser—delighting readers with a story of adventure and love that spanned two centuries. Now Gabaldon returns to that extraordinary time and place in this vivid, powerful follow-up to Outlander .... For twenty years Claire Randall has kept her secrets...Categorized as:
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![Outlander by Diana Gabaldon]()
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
The year is 1945 - Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an “outlander”—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding border clans in the year of Our Lord...1743...Categorized as:
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![The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon]()
The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon
The time is 1771 and the colony of North Carolina teeters on an uneasy edge - an internal conflict between the colonial aristocratic rich planters and the struggling pioneers of the backcountry is threatening to explode. Jamie Fraser is a man of worth - respected by all, born of good family and possessed at last of the land he has longed for. But Jamie has a lot to lose...Categorized as:
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![Sent to a Fantasy World and Now All the Men Want Me: Volume 1 by Jaclyn Osborn]()
Sent to a Fantasy World and Now All the Men Want Me: Volume 1 by Jaclyn Osborn
Evan just wants a quiet life where he escapes into books, drinks a ridiculous amount of coffee, and devours every muffin in sight. But then he's transported to another world with magic, sword-wielding knights with big... hearts, and men who find him too adorable to resist.Complicated? Well, that's the understatement of the century.And for Evan, the adventure is only beginning...Categorized as:
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![Miners of the Mystics by Penny Moss]()
Miners of the Mystics by Penny Moss
Deep in the mountain where magic and mining coincide, penniless Oliver enlists as a Miner of the Mystics. The dream is unfathomable riches, the risk is injury or even death. A risk worth taking for just a glance at Sentinel Tau, an otherworldly being tasked with protecting the mountain’s inhabitants.Oliver’s luck plummets when he suffers a magical curse...Categorized as:
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![The Once and Future Queen by Paula Lafferty, Julia Whelan]()
The Once and Future Queen by Paula Lafferty, Julia Whelan
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 16 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... -
![La Vie de Guinevere by Paula Lafferty]()
La Vie de Guinevere by Paula Lafferty
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 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... -
![Wet & Wild by Sandra Hill]()
Wet & Wild by Sandra Hill
A very confused Viking finds himself hurtled through time to face the rigorous ordeals of the Navy SEALs. Yet while his brawn allows him to easily adapt to the military, he's no match for one of the most difficult challenges of all-the modern-day woman...Categorized as:
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![Highlander Protected by Rebecca Preston]()
Highlander Protected by Rebecca Preston
When a magic spell awakens an ancient destiny, Marianne must use all her bravery to survive in the wild Scottish Highlands — and take care of some unfinished business. Marianne Brownlee is running out of reasons to get up in the morning. Her unusual job has burnt her out, and she’s been feeling out of touch with her faith, and her purpose since the disappearance of her cousin Cora... -
![Embark by K.M. Shea]()
Embark by K.M. Shea
With the long awaited arrival of the Round Table, Britt introduces questing and a code of honor to her young knights. While Britt tries to sneak off on the first Order of the Round Table quest with Sir Gawain, King Pellinore, and the newly knighted Sir Tor, Merlin receives word of a threat against Britt’s life coming from the north...Categorized as:
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![Love and Other Historical Accidents by PacificRimbaud]()
Love and Other Historical Accidents by PacificRimbaud
Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy never intended to blow up their life's work, but that's rather what they've gone and done. Now they're trapped 200 years in the past, with a broken Time Turner, a missing snuff box, a handful of overly-eligible daughters, and a House-elf in a cable knit cardigan...Categorized as:
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![Evander by Hazel Hunter]()
Evander by Hazel Hunter
Two lost souls forge something beautiful from something broken. Rachel Ingram is living the dream. Heiress to billions, she’s engaged to the perfect man. But with the sudden death of her parents, her world begins to crumble. When she discovers her new husband’s true nature, her life implodes. Evander Talorc is living a nightmare...Categorized as:
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![Silent Vows by Catherine Bybee]()
Silent Vows by Catherine Bybee
Myra, a medieval virgin druidess, flees five hundred years into the future to escape death at the hands of a cursed witch and lands in the arms of a handsome but cynical twenty-first century cop. Officer Todd Blakely knows Myra is hiding something, but can't resist her innocent charms. Destiny throws them both into a world of intrigue and mysticism... -
![Highland Shifter by Catherine Bybee]()
Highland Shifter by Catherine Bybee
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA mysterious Druid book and Helen’s sixth sense send her to Scotland in search of a missing boy. After being attacked by strange men dressed in medieval garb, a handsome, desirable hero answering to the boy’s name rescues her. No one is more surprised than she to find herself in sixteenth century Scotland... -
![Jonah's Ghost by K. Alex Walker]()
Jonah's Ghost by K. Alex Walker
Taryn Hopkins and her husband, Oliver, recently bought and moved into their 1st home, an old Victorian in small-town Pennsylvania. But when her airline pilot husband is away, Taryn is visited by a dark-haired male apparition who appears in unlit hallways and eventually, her dreams.Jonah’s so real, she can touch him. He calls her by the name “Odette” and strokes her like his long-lost love... -
![The More I See You by Lynn Kurland]()
The More I See You by Lynn Kurland
A wish upon a star transports the luckless-in-love Jessica Blakely back in time to the thirteenth century. But her desire for a fair and gallant knight yields the fearsome Richard De Galtres. And it will take her tender touch--and stubborn will--to pierce his armor-clad heart..Categorized as:
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![Sleeper's Castle by Barbara Erskine]()
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... -
![Taken by Angeline Fortin]()
Taken by Angeline Fortin
Second chances are only helpful if you recognize them for what they are. Celebrated actress Scarlett Thomas never wanted fame -- that was her parent’s dream. Now she’s ready to make big changes, but she could never have imagined how big those changes might turn out to be...Categorized as:
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![Palace Intrigue by Lina J. Potter]()
Palace Intrigue by Lina J. Potter
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsShe suddenly wished that her medical school had offered a course on the art of intrigue… What seemed to be just an accident now carries an ugly and poisonous truth inside. Time to lift the veil. Aliya, now Countess Lillian Elizabeth Mariella Earton and wife to the Earl of Earton, is trying to uncover the truth behind Lillian’s miscarriage and the unhappy course of her marriage... -
![Mariana by Susanna Kearsley]()
Mariana by Susanna Kearsley
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsFrom the winner of the Catherine Cookson Fiction Prize, this mesmerizing, suspenseful, and richly atmospheric tale of time travel draws us into the heart of a heroine we won't soon forget... The first time Julia Beckett saw Greywethers she was only five, but she knew that it was her house. And now that she’s at last become its owner, she suspects that she was drawn there for a reason... -
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![Loving the Highlander by Janet Chapman]()
Loving the Highlander by Janet Chapman
A tempestuous passion begins with a battle of wills... When Sadie Quill comes upon an unbelievably gorgeous man lying naked beside a lake, she can't resist taking his photo -- and is quickly trapped in a passionate confrontation with the fierce stranger. Discovering the identity of this irresistible warrior will complicate Sadie's search for a legendary gold mine... -
![The Clearing by Lina J. Potter]()
The Clearing by Lina J. Potter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsEnjoy the complete historical romance series now! You change the world, but the world changes you in turn — there is no getting around it. A simple wish to survive irrevocably changed the life of Aliya, a medical student from the modern era. Trapped in a body that isn’t hers in a world in which she does not belong to, Aliya has made her decision – she will live… and she will thrive... -
![A Time of Omens by Katharine Kerr]()
A Time of Omens by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 31 ratings“This grand saga is by a wide margin the best Celtic fantasy around.”— Chicago Sun-Times In Deverry the volatile history of humanity continues as a dashing young king journeys to his throne in disguise, fulfilling an ancient prophecy... -
![Magnus the First by Diana Knightley]()
Magnus the First by Diana Knightley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy stomach sank a little thinking that this bundle of letters had been something my husband had brought home with him, but didn’t want me to see.It made them ominous.“What are they?”“Challenges, mo reul-iuil. Challenges for m’throne, tis time for me tae train tae fight and finally deal with them... -
![Taran : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter]()
Taran : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter
What if your entire life had been a lie? When Rowan Thomas was dragged into 14th century Scotland, she knew her old life was gone. But the more she learns of her druid nature, the more she questions what she knew—about her sister, herself, and her all-consuming attraction to Taran Skaraven. The Skaraven Horse Master has always been a man of few words...Categorized as:
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![Wait for Me by Jody Hedlund]()
Wait for Me by Jody Hedlund
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the darkness closes all around,Beauty is still there just waiting to be found.Dawson Huxham blames himself for his sister’s death . . . until he briefly crosses time and discovers she’s alive in the Middle Ages. Hoping to reconnect with her, he searches for the holy water that will help him visit the past for a longer duration... -
![Kanyth : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter]()
Kanyth : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter
Can a druidess with the power of visions be blind to love? Weapons Master Kanyth Skaraven has always found favor with the ladies, until he meets Perrin Thomas. Though the fairy-like druid descendant seemed fated for him, he finds himself torn in two directions. His unique power with the forge is something he must keep under tight control—a control that slips when Perrin is near...Categorized as:
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![The Very Virile Viking by Sandra Hill]()
The Very Virile Viking by Sandra Hill
Magnus Ericsson is a simple man. He loves the smell of fresh-turned dirt after springtime plowing. He loves the feel of a soft woman under him in the bed furs. He loves the heft of a good sword in his fighting arm. But, Holy Thor, what he does not relish is the bothersome brood of children he's been saddled with... -
![Cadeyrn by Hazel Hunter]()
Cadeyrn by Hazel Hunter
A woman from the present day will do anything to escape the ordeal of medieval Scotland. But will she betray the man she loves? Lily Stover can no longer cope. Nothing in her previous life as a chef could have prepared her for her grim new reality. Starvation, beatings, and daily terror are her routines. The only flicker of hope is the memory of the massive warrior who once fought to free her...Categorized as:
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![Taming of a Wolf by C.J. Ravenna]()
Taming of a Wolf by C.J. Ravenna
JamieCould a grumpy Viking werewolf be the missing piece my broken family needs?Between being a single parent to my little brother and running my late grandma's bookshop, I've got no time for anyone else. I need a guy who will prioritize my brother like I do. If I can't find someone like that, I'd rather be alone forever... -
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![Cave Man Make Baby by Frankie Love]()
Cave Man Make Baby by Frankie Love
I never intended on time travelling to the Stone Age during my Special Ops mission – but it’s not the first thing in my life to get effed up.To say I didn’t have a happy childhood is an understatement – that’s why I joined the military first chance I got.And to be honest – living alone on the beach isn’t the worst way to live out my days...Categorized as:
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![Catch Me by Reese Rivers]()
Catch Me by Reese Rivers
How do you survive time travel to 17th century France…while wearing a bathrobe…with nothing but a chap-stick and an iPhone? How do you avoid being burnt at the stake as a witch for possessing that ‘magical’ evil iPhone?Start by being rescued by 4 hot AF men dipped in sexy sauce. Accept that vampires and wolf shifters are real and then make peace with the fact that you can have them all... -
![The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley]()
The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley
In the spring of 1708, an invading Jacobite fleet of French and Scottish soldiers nearly succeeded in landing the exiled James Stewart in Scotland to reclaim his crown. Now, Carrie McClelland hopes to turn that story into her next bestselling novel. Settling herself in the shadow of Slains Castle, she creates a heroine named for one of her own ancestors and starts to write... -
![Love in the Time of a Highland Laird by Angeline Fortin]()
Love in the Time of a Highland Laird by Angeline Fortin
They say accidents happen for a reason... When she was accidentally pushed into a wormhole, Allorah ‘Al’ Maines never imagined she’d be thrown back in time, land at the feet of a gorgeous Highlander… and be taken as his prisoner. Al is awestruck by the savage Scot who chained her up in his dungeon...Categorized as:
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![The Magic Collector by Chesney Infalt]()
The Magic Collector by Chesney Infalt
On the day of her wedding to the Crown Prince, Aveline is cursed for helping the wrong person. Not entirely a ghost, she is in between, having no control over what form she takes at any given moment. To break it, Aveline is forced to turn to the man she helped: the ostracised Magic Collector.Sebastian, known to everyone else as The Magic Collector, is shrouded in mystery...Categorized as:
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![Dragon Knight's Sword by Mary Morgan]()
Dragon Knight's Sword by Mary Morgan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOrder of the Dragon Knights Duncan Mackay will do anything to lift the curse from his family — even forfeit his own life. But his plans change when he encounters the woman from his dreams, literally. She is from the future, somehow has his lost sword, and can talk to the Dragon that is able to lift his family’s curse...Categorized as:
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![Miners of the Tempest by Penny Moss]()
Miners of the Tempest by Penny Moss
In the depths of the Tesera Mine, Oliver’s hope of finding Tau again fades with each passing day. Just as despair consumes him, his Sentinel returns, only a shadow of the mighty being he once was.Oliver swears revenge against those responsible, but there’s no time to plan or savour being reunited, as a deadly mistake forces him and his friends to escape...Categorized as:
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![Brennus : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter]()
Brennus : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter
An ancient highlander who’s never been allowed to love. A modern woman who keeps men at arm’s length. Can their passion overcome their pasts? Althea Jarden’s botanical fieldwork keeps her happily busy, but it has kept her from relationships as well—by design. Because deep passions can overwhelm her, she concluded long ago that a conventional life was not for her...Categorized as:
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![Heart of a Highland Warrior by Anita Clenney]()
Heart of a Highland Warrior by Anita Clenney
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA bloodthirsty evil stalks the Connor Clan…Brave, beautiful, and haunted by her past, demon hunter Anna MacKinley will do anything to help the Connors. Under divine orders, the headstrong warrior travels the world, slaying demons and vampires... -
![ラスボスの私が主人公の妻になりました（1） by Winter Leaves, Jeokbal]()
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![Healing the Highlander by Melissa Mayhue]()
Healing the Highlander by Melissa Mayhue
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 19 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... -
![The Sleeping Soldier by Aster Glenn Gray]()
The Sleeping Soldier by Aster Glenn Gray
After a century-long sleep, a Union soldier wakes up in 1965.Cavalry lieutenant Russell Krause is all at sea in this strange new century of electric lights and automobiles. But he soon acquires a Caleb O’Connor, a kind-hearted, history-loving college student with secrets he’s desperate to hide...Categorized as:
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![The Last Viking by Sandra Hill]()
The Last Viking by Sandra Hill
He was six feet, four inches of pure, unadulterated male. He wore nothing but a leather tunic, spoke in an ancient tongue, and he was standing in Professor Meredith Foster's living room. The medieval historian told herself he was part of a practical joke, but with his wide gold belt, callused hands, and the rabbit roasting in her fireplace, the brawny stranger seemed so...authentic... -
![루시아 1 (Lucia (Novel) #1) by Skye, 하늘가리기]()
루시아 1 (Lucia (Novel) #1) by Skye, 하늘가리기
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLucia grew up not knowing she was a princess.But when her mother died, she entered the palace and had the chance to see her entire future in a dream.In her dream, when she reached 19 years old, she was auctioned off to the bidder who offered the highest dowry. Her life became miserable from then on...Categorized as:
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![The Draig's Woman by Lisa Dawn Wadler]()
The Draig's Woman by Lisa Dawn Wadler
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 14 ratings*Night Owl Reviews Top Pick - 5 Stars* Rescuing the man tied to a tree seemed like a rational decision. Claire is a smart, capable bookkeeper who happens to work at a martial arts academy. She has no idea the door she walked through to save the bound man would leave her trapped in 13th century Scotland... -
![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...
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