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The Unlovely Bride by Alice Coldbreath
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsLenora Montmayne leads a charmed life as the most beautiful woman at King Wymer’s court, surrounded by admirers. And then disaster strikes. The red pox sweeps the summer palace at Caer-Lyones and Lenora’s fair face falls victim to its ravages. Without her looks, what does Lenora have left to her? If ever there was a knight the crowd loves to hate, it’s Garman Orde... -
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Dragonblade by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1326 A.D. Tate Crewys de Lara is the son of kings. The illegitimate son of Edward Longshanks, Tate has the qualities of a magnificent king. But fate is cruel, leaving him a mere knight protecting young Edward III during the uncertain days following the horrific murder of Edward II. While gathering allies for the young heir in Northumberland, he meets the Lady Elizabetha “Toby” Cartingdon...Categorized as:
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The Robber Knight's Secret by Robert Thier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe final battle for love, life and liberty has begun!Ayla has had to defend her people in the past, but this time, it is no mercenary rabble outside the gates of her castle: it is the army of the Margrave von Falkenstein himself. Her people are outnumbered and have nowhere to run... -
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The Robber Knight by Robert Thier
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen you are fighting for the freedom of your people, falling in love with your enemy is not a great idea.Sir Reuben, the dreaded robber knight, has long been Ayla’s deadliest enemy. She swore he would hang for his crimes. Now they are both trapped in her castle as the army of a far greater enemy approaches, and they have only one chance: stand together, or fall... -
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![His Forsaken Bride by Alice Coldbreath]()
His Forsaken Bride by Alice Coldbreath
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFenella Thane is a desperate woman. Her absentee husband of eight years has served her with divorce papers and she looks likely to lose her beloved home and be forced into a convent. There is just one slim chance to avoid this fate, one person of prominence at court who she knows has the ear of the King...Categorized as:
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![The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken]()
The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsCome on, barbarian, light my fire…I was raised for battle. And as the first daughter of a warrior family, I’ve earned my reputation the hard way. Yet now I fight alongside uncivilized male Northland dragons who think a female is only good for breeding and waiting back home in the cave...Categorized as:
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![Cage of Darkness by Jennifer Anne Davis]()
Cage of Darkness by Jennifer Anne Davis
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhile traveling to Fren, Allyssa and Odar are hijacked by a ruthless assassin who divulges a stunning secret that changes everything. Trying to come to terms with this newfound revelation, Allyssa is taken to Russek and delivered into the hands of a malicious and twisted royal family... -
![The Consolation Prize by Alice Coldbreath]()
The Consolation Prize by Alice Coldbreath
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPrincess Una harbors no illusions about her claims to Karadok’s throne. The days of the royal house of Blechmarsh are done. The last of that ill-fated line, she is just grateful she emerged from the dark days of war with her head still on her shoulders... -
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Endeavor by K.M. Shea
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsOnly a few weeks have passed since Britt—or, as most know her, King Arthur—was outed as a girl. Britt’s relationship with her knights is strained and precarious, Lancelot is mucking up everything from tournaments to questing, and Merlin starts to act strangely when a beautiful girl named Lady Vivien comes to Camelot...Categorized as:
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![The Rebel's Queen by Tanya Bird]()
The Rebel's Queen by Tanya Bird
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA rising king. A falling queen. An unimaginable love.Queen Cora is married to a monster. Three years she has played wife, and all she has to show for it is a marked face, an empty womb, and a bitter taste in her mouth best washed away with wine. It is a good thing she is made of something solid, because marriage is a life sentence. Or is it? The rebel prince is coming for the crown... -
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Sword of Champions: The House of de Winter Collection by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to the definitive House of de Winter Collection. They call the sword l'Espada - the sword of the ancestors of the House of de Winter. The first born male in every generation carries this sword, infused with a legacy beyond compare... -
![A Warrior's Heart by Donna Grant]()
A Warrior's Heart by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRegards 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... -
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Last Dragon Standing by G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsHe’s not the only flame in town…I know what they see when they look at me. The charming, soft-spoken dragoness bred from the most powerful of royal bloodlines. A disguise stronger than any battle shield that allows me to keep all suitors at tail’s length. A technique that’s worked until him. Until Ragnar the Cunning, handsome barbarian warlord and warrior mage from the desolate Northlands...Categorized as:
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![The Last Arrow by Marsha Canham]()
The Last Arrow by Marsha Canham
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Last ArrowThe Prince of DarknessShe caught him trespassing on her family's lands, the sensuous and mysterious knight who had come to Normandy to challenge her brother, Robin, in the tournament at Chateau Gaillard. Brenna Wardieu's well-honed instincts warned her that Griffyn Renaud was no ordinary mercenary... -
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![The Temptation of a Highlander by Elisa Braden]()
The Temptation of a Highlander by Elisa Braden
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the enchanting Midnight in Scotland series, the unlikeliest matches generate the greatest heat. All it takes is a spark of Highland magic.A woman huntedOnce a hopeless wallflower, Clarissa Meadows blossomed into a beauty for a single splendid season—only to catch the eye of a madman bent on possessing her. Now, she must flee where he’ll never follow: a friend’s house in the Scottish Highlands...Categorized as:
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![An Inconvenient Vow by Alice Coldbreath]()
An Inconvenient Vow by Alice Coldbreath
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNever did Sabina Burrell imagine that foiling a plot against her sister would lead to her having to wed the arrogant Sir Jeffree de Crecy! She has never met such a loathsome man, and that included her late, unlamented husband!Sir Jeffree, raised in the expectation of succeeding to his uncle’s title, is appalled to become ensnared in a scheme to discredit his uncle’s new bride... -
![A Crimson Frost by Marcia Lynn McClure]()
A Crimson Frost by Marcia Lynn McClure
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeloved of her father, King Dacian, and adored by her people, the Scarlet Princess Monet endeavored to serve her kingdom well—for the people of the Kingdom of Karvana were good, and worthy of service. Long Monet had known that even her marriage would serve her people. Her husband would be chosen for her—for this was the way of royal existence... -
![Embark by K.M. Shea]()
Embark by K.M. Shea
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWith 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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![The King's Obsession by Tanya Bird]()
The King's Obsession by Tanya Bird
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLove is long-suffering… but she has suffered long enough.RUBY FINALIST 2019Behind every Companion is a mentor who must prepare her for the role. For nine years, Petra has existed within the castle walls. For nine years, the king has taken whatever he pleases—even her son. When tragedy strikes, Petra realises she can either accept her fate or run from it... -
![Defender of Hearts by Tanya Bird]()
Defender of Hearts by Tanya Bird
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.Half merchant. Half noble. Wholly aggrieved.Lyndal Suttone is done watching the merchants suffer. So when an opportunity to help them presents itself, she grabs hold of it with both hands. Now she must leave her family behind and step into a world she has no idea how to navigate...Categorized as:
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![Nessa's Seduction by Jayne Castel]()
Nessa's Seduction by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlternate cover edition of ASIN B093BBLHYJHer mission is to infiltrate the English camp and seduce her enemy—not fall in love with him.Nessa is a Guardian of Alba, one of an ancient secret order of druidesses dedicated to defending Scotland from invaders over the centuries. Now she is charged with discovering the plans of Edward Longshanks... -
![Lords of the Highlands: Seven Great Highland Romances by Kathryn Le Veque, Eliza Knight]()
Lords of the Highlands: Seven Great Highland Romances by Kathryn Le Veque, Eliza Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to the LORDS OF THE HIGHLANDS collection – a melding of hearts and swords, of passion and power, and of great heroes and heroines born and bred in the highlands of Scotland. Lose yourself in the majesty and romance of this great historical romance collection brought to you by seven top historical romance authors... -
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Highland Defender by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of the Highlander Vows: Entangled Hearts series comes a new, richly drawn Scottish historical romance saga! The Renegade Scots series sweeps you into medieval Scotland and England and transports you into dangerous deceptions and daring feats with swoon-worthy heroes and fiery romances! To protect herself, she’ll deny her powers...Categorized as:
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![She Who Would be King by Kim Pritekel]()
She Who Would be King by Kim Pritekel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCateline is the twenty-one-year-old daughter of a nobleman in fourteenth-century France. It's a time when children aren't seen as those to be loved and cherished, but instead are used as pawns and bargaining chips on the chessboard of control and privilege.She is married off to a prince in the country of Sursha, a Gaelic-speaking island nation near Ireland... -
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![Unmasking the Curse by Chelle Cypress]()
Unmasking the Curse by Chelle Cypress
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLoathed and feared. Sold into a hateful marriage. Can she escape a prison to embrace her power and unexpected love?Arianna Park is resigned to misery. Bound to an enchanted porcelain mask to contain a devastating curse, she’s set to wed a venomous man for the sake of her destitute family... -
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Wagered to the Orc by Caroline Lee, Veronika Kane
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI am no stranger to being owned by a male, but my new master is something I never imagined…In my years in the Tarbert household, I have learned my worthlessness, and I pray that being sent with my distant cousin on her way to her new marriage might grant me a chance at some value. I see that hope disappear when our small party is attacked on the way to the wedding…by orcs... -
![Her Baseborn Bridegroom by Alice Coldbreath]()
Her Baseborn Bridegroom by Alice Coldbreath
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsLady Linnet Cadwallader has been raised a helpless invalid in her own castle. Brought up to believe she will 'never make old bones' she lives a quiet and lonely existence, hiding away her excessive freckles and red hair from a world that believes her to be hideously misshapen and ugly... -
![A Gladiator's Oath by Tanya Bird]()
A Gladiator's Oath by Tanya Bird
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe will fight for her freedom. He will fight for her life. Mila might be slaveborn, but she has no intention of remaining a slave. Impatient for her freedom, the nineteen-year-old takes matters into her own hands. Armed with the combat skills her half-brother taught her, Mila ignores the pleas of her family and takes to the arena... -
![Defender of Walls by Tanya Bird]()
Defender of Walls by Tanya Bird
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.Keep her inside. Keep her alive.Blake Suttone has a stomach full of grief and no food. A decade of famine has taken its toll on the splintered kingdom, but it is the merchants who suffer most. A wall stands between the hungry and the food, and the kingdom’s defenders stand guard atop it...Categorized as:
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![The Damask Rose by Carol McGrath]()
The Damask Rose by Carol McGrath
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings'You lay hands on a princess of the realm? It is treason.'' But this princess disobeys her King. Treason indeed.'A beloved wife. A hated queen. A journey to her destiny . . .If you love JOANNA COURTNEY, ELIZABETH CHADWICK and PHILIPPA GREGORY, you'll devour the highly-anticipated second novel in Carol McGrath's ROSE Trilogy !* ' Fascinating . . -
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Betrothed to the Beast by Elina Emerald
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Reformed Rogues series follows the lives of three fearsome Highland Warriors who form a bond stronger than any blood tie. Watch as each one loses their hardened hearts to three formidable women. The books can be read as a stand alone or a complete series.Highland Chieftain Beiste MacGregor is a ruthlessly ambitious warrior with the viciousness of a beast... -
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Shadow Knights by Jennifer Anne Davis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs a member of the Knights of the Realm, Reid swore an oath to protect her king only to discover he harbors a traitorous agenda.Being a woman raised in a man’s world, Reid thought becoming a Knight would give her purpose and strength. So far, it has done nothing but give her trouble... -
![Wrangled by the Alien Rancher by Ursa Dax]()
Wrangled by the Alien Rancher by Ursa Dax
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFallon and Darcy's story. Book two of the Cowboy Colony Mail-Order Brides series...Categorized as:
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![Dream of Me/Believe in Me by Josie Litton]()
Dream of Me/Believe in Me by Josie Litton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsComplete in one breathtaking volume — Books One and Two of an unforgettable historical romance series by an exciting new authorThey were two Viking lords, the brothers Wolf and Dragon, bound both by blood and by a shared ambition to end the war with their lifelong enemies, the Saxons... -
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![Alexander: A Seventh Son Novel by Kirsten Osbourne]()
Alexander: A Seventh Son Novel by Kirsten Osbourne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMadelina is the youngest daughter of a Norman conqueror and a woman of power. Her own power is insignificant enough in her eyes that she trains to be a healer under the expert tutelage of her mother. When a child is brought to the castle where she lives, she knows she doesn’t have the skills to heal him, and her mother’s powers—and her own—will need to be revealed to a handsome knight... -
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Sword of Rage by Jennifer Anne Davis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHarley has three goals—stay alive, avenge her brother’s death, and overthrow the traitorous king.When Harley receives an invitation to the royal castle for her cousin’s birthday, she’s elated at the offer. As the queen’s niece, she’s expected to make an appearance, but this will also be her first time attending a formal function as a married woman... -
![Warrior by Violette Dubrinsky]()
Warrior by Violette Dubrinsky
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOutspoken, loyal, and skilled with the sword, Princess Jaisyn St. Ives of Lytheria is no princess of fairytales. After the unexpected death of her father, Jaisyn takes control of the kingdom, expecting to be called upon to defend her claim to a throne previously held by men...Categorized as:
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Rebel by Linda Windsor
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith Merlin dead, the succession undecided, and the Celtic church on the defensive from Rome, intrigue sweeps the court of the High King Arthur. But it’s battlefield news that consumes Queen Gwenhyfar’s young scribe, Kella O’Toole: her fiancé is dead and her father gone missing. Determined to find him at all costs, Kella defies the queen’s orders and sets out for Pictish territory...Categorized as:
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![The Last Dance by XoStardust]()
The Last Dance by XoStardust
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrince John's biggest fear? Becoming King, and everything to do with it, from the sheltered life, to someday having to get married. Celia, a lady knight, minus the 'Lady' if she can help it, is not looking forward to coming of age and attending the High Ball which she thinks is nothing more than a market for single girls...Categorized as:
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![An Article Of Lies by Lisa Oliver]()
An Article Of Lies by Lisa Oliver
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnother one of those MM Arranged Marriage Stories between two princes this time.Prince Remy of Bentley was happy enough in his life. He had a loving family, and could keep himself busy every day, especially caring for his lizard, Daisy... -
![Running from the Orc by Caroline Lee, Veronika Kane]()
Running from the Orc by Caroline Lee, Veronika Kane
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy captor had best understand one I am not easy prey. Being stolen by orcs was bad enough, but now I have been saddled with one who thinks himself charming. Aye, so mayhap he is handsome—for an orc. But he is still a tusked, green, seven-foot-tall barbarian, and I have no intention of staying his prisoner... -
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Uncharted by Alli Temple
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a world of arrogant nobles and their punishing laws, Georgina will be hanged if anyone discovers she is a spy. But when the wicked prince proposes marriage, Georgina must accept. Refusing would expose the secrets she has delivered to a hidden resistance and forfeit her life. With her wedding day looming ever closer, salvation comes from an unlikely source...Categorized as:
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Nena by Ann Boelter
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings900 AD. Under the fiery Middle Eastern sun, two enemy worlds collide.JARL, a powerful Viking leader, returns to the rich lands near the Caspian Sea at the helm of his magnificent new longship, The Treasure Huntress. His forces cut a wide swath through the land, taking everything of value—capturing or killing any who stand in their way... -
![Compromise & Consequence by Sue Barr]()
Compromise & Consequence by Sue Barr
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne misstep is all it takes to forever change the lives of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy.During the ball at Netherfield Park, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are irretrievably compromised and forced to marry. Angered beyond reason, Mr. Darcy prepares the vilest marriage settlement known to man, forcing Mr...Categorized as:
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![Knight's Prize by Sarah McKerrigan]()
Knight's Prize by Sarah McKerrigan
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe certainly seems meek and soft-spoken, unlike her warrior sisters. But once the sun goes down, Miriel of Rivenloch becomes "The Shadow," the bold, mysterious renegade who robs the rich to give to the poor... -
![The Queen With No Name by JJ Makenzie]()
The Queen With No Name by JJ Makenzie
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe was born to be a queen, yet she’s nothing more than a political pawn. With no name and no place to call her own, she’s doing her best to hold on to the only thing that belongs to her and her alone—her soul...Categorized as:
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The Duchess and the Orc by Finley Fenn
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe’s a massive, mocking, murderous monster. And there’s only one thing he wants from her... In a world of recently warring orcs and men, Maria is desperate for escape. She’s trapped in an opulent prison, tainted by rumours of madness, and wed to a cold, vindictive duke who hungers only for war... -
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Crying Wolfe by Kerrigan Byrne
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA new trio of siblings learn that it is impossible to be a Goode without being a little wicked…He’s the man with the Midas touch…Elijah Wolfe is just as ruthless and aggressive as his name suggests. Born in harsh Nevada desert, he used his sharp wits and sharper fists to fight for survival mining ore for terrible men... Until one day he struck gold, literally... -
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Her Bridegroom, Bought and Paid For by Alice Coldbreath
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAimee Ankatel, oldest daughter to the richest merchant in all Karadok only has eyes for the heavily scarred Lord Kentigern. A ferocious competitor, her heart beats louder when she watches him compete in the field. Not one of the handsome knights draws her admiration like he does...Categorized as:
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![Cage of Deceit by Jennifer Anne Davis]()
Cage of Deceit by Jennifer Anne Davis
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSixteen-year-old Allyssa appears to be the ideal princess of Emperion--she's beautiful, elegant, and refined. She spends her days locked in a suffocating cage, otherwise known as the royal court. But at night, Allyssa uses her secret persona--that of a vigilante--to hunt down criminals and help her people firsthand...
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