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Ponniyin Selvan - The Cyclone by Kalki
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe second part in the series of ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, describes the conspiracy afoot to deny the rightful heirs to the throne, the kingdom – and the plot to crown Prince Maduranthakar – uncle to the heirs... -
![WolfeBlade by Kathryn Le Veque]()
WolfeBlade by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAndreas de Wolfe is the second-eldest de Wolfe grandchild. Son of Troy, he has inherited his father’s comely looks, his aggression, and his talent with a sword. The man is born for battle. But he is picky when it comes to women, the reason he’s not yet married. Unfortunately, when he does fall for a woman, Andreas sets himself up for a hell of a situation... and it could cost him everything... -
![The Secrets We Left Behind by Soraya M. Lane]()
The Secrets We Left Behind by Soraya M. Lane
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsOccupied France, 1940. When the staff at a field hospital draw straws to find out who will join the evacuation from Dunkirk, Nurse Cate is left behind. But when the Nazis arrive to claim prisoners of war, she takes her chance and flees into the night, taking one patient with her.Fifty miles away, the surrendering soldiers of the Royal Norfolk Regiment are shot dead by the advancing Germans... -
![Finding Lady Enderly by Joanna Davidson Politano]()
Finding Lady Enderly by Joanna Davidson Politano
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRaina Bretton is a rag woman in London's east end when a handsome stranger appears in a dank alley and offers her a glittering smile and a chance for adventure. Rothburne Abbey has a unique position for her, one that will take her away from her hardscrabble life and give her a chance to be a lady. Things she could only dream of might be coming true. But some dreams turn out to be nightmares... -
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![The Queen of Beauty by Petra Durst-Benning, Edwin Miles]()
The Queen of Beauty by Petra Durst-Benning, Edwin Miles
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPetra Durst-Benning’s captivating historical novel pays homage to the trailblazing women of the early twentieth century—like Elizabeth Arden and Estée Lauder—who shaped culture, shattered convention, and strived to make the world around them more beautiful... -
![Night Song by Beverly Jenkins]()
Night Song by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA TRAITOROUS HEARTCara Lee Henson knows no soldier can be trusted to stay in one place--and that includes handsome Sergeant Chase Jefferson of the Tenth Cavalry. Dallying with the dashing man in blue could cost the pretty, independent Kansas schoolteacher her job and her reputation. So Cara is determined to repel Chase′s advances--even though her aloof facade barely masks her smoldering desire... -
![The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep]()
The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Cross-Country Trip through Regency England Brings Intrigue, Rogues, and High Adventure The must-read conclusion to Michelle Griep’s Bow Street Runners Trilogy: Life couldn’t be better for Abigail Gilbert—but it’s been a long time in coming. Having lived with a family who hated her, it’s finally her time for love... -
![Mulberry Lane Babies by Rosie Clarke]()
Mulberry Lane Babies by Rosie Clarke
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings1941 Mulberry Lane, London. War rages but new life brings new hope. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Cathy Sharp. Times are hard for all on Mulberry Lane as the war rages into yet another year. Desperate times push people into dangerous situations, and the residents of Mulberry Lane are not exempt... -
![Westward Joy by Linda Bridey]()
Westward Joy by Linda Bridey
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA clean historical western cowboy romance novel about a mail order bride. Montana Mail Order Brides - Westward Series Book 16 Rachel Crispin left Dawson in shame and heartbreak, headed for Canada to live with her Aunt Amelia. Five years later, her aunt has passed away and she’s lonely and humiliated by a man who betrayed her... -
![The Boy Who Granted Dreams by Luca Di Fulvio]()
The Boy Who Granted Dreams by Luca Di Fulvio
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratings1909. Ellis Island. Arriving off one of the many transatlantic freighters are Cetta Luminita and her illegitimate baby boy Natale, fleeing the poverty and violence of their Southern Italian hometown. Having sacrificed everything, and endured every possible shame, Cetta has but one wish: that her baby should be an American, and grow up with the freedom to decide his own destiny... -
![The Awakening by Tamara Leigh]()
The Awakening by Tamara Leigh
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling author, Tamara Leigh, the seventh book in the inspirational AGE OF FAITH series—featuring Lady Laura Middleton of THE YIELDING and Sir Lothaire Soames of THE VEXING. FAR BETTER TO LOVE WITHOUT PROFIT… Even if she must sell herself in marriage to the highest bidder, Lady Laura Middleton is determined to provide her daughter a home and protector... -
![Mail-Order Bride Ink: Dear Mr. Turner by Kit Morgan]()
Mail-Order Bride Ink: Dear Mr. Turner by Kit Morgan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMail-Order Bride Ink! Mischief, Marriage and Mayhem, these brides have something to write about! Mrs. Pettigrew, of the Pettigrew Mail-Order Bride Agency sees to that! She likes to hear from all her brides and loves a happy ending. But to ensure her brides get one, she does things to help love along. Sometimes, however, those things don’t always go as planned… Dear Mrs... -
![Seductive Danger by Wendy Vella]()
Seductive Danger by Wendy Vella
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestseller Wendy Vella comes an exciting Regency series about legend, love and destiny, with a hint of magic …Can a touch of magic and a holiday miracle bring these two destined lovers together?Rory Huntington has vowed to live his life relying on no one, but when he's betrayed and left for dead, a determined raven-haired beauty rescues him, and he must put his trust in her to... -
![Dark of Knight by Elizabeth Johns]()
Dark of Knight by Elizabeth Johns
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe most dangerous thing in battle turns out to be a beautiful lady. Major Lord Felix Knight has always known he was destined for the army and is fiercely loyal to the Crown. Thriving on adventure and danger, there is no room in his life for the love and relationships which have cast their spells over his brothers... -
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![The Agency for Scandal by Laura Wood]()
The Agency for Scandal by Laura Wood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn all-female detective agency righting wrongs at the end of the nineteenth century; infiltrating a scandalous upper class world straight out of Bridgerton and using their wit and bravery to unmask a villain. Eighteen-year-old Isobel Stanhope is keeping a lot of secrets... -
![Wild Rover No More: Being the Last Recorded Account of the Life & Times of Jacky Faber by L.A. Meyer, Katherine Kellgren]()
Wild Rover No More: Being the Last Recorded Account of the Life & Times of Jacky Faber by L.A. Meyer, Katherine Kellgren
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJust when it looks like Jacky Faber and her beloved Jaimy will finally find their romance, Jacky is accused of treason and must flee Boston while her friends attempt to clear her name. Of course that means wild adventures for our fun-loving heroine, who manages to secure a job as a governess…and run away with the circus. The highly anticipated grand finale of the Bloody Jack Adventures... -
![A Rumored Fortune by Joanna Davidson Politano]()
A Rumored Fortune by Joanna Davidson Politano
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTressa Harlowe's father did not trust banks, but neither did he trust his greedy extended family. He kept his vast fortune hidden somewhere on his estate in the south of England and died suddenly, without telling anyone where he had concealed it. Tressa and her ailing mother are left with a mansion and an immense vineyard and no money to run it... -
![The Angels of Lovely Lane by Nadine Dorries]()
The Angels of Lovely Lane by Nadine Dorries
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt is 1953 and five very different girls are arriving at the nurses' home in Lovely Lane, Liverpool, to start their training at St Angelus Hospital. Dana has escaped from her family farm on the west coast of Ireland. Victoria is running away from a debt-ridden aristocratic background. Beth is an army brat and throws in her lot with bitchy Celia Forsyth... -
![Sapphire Battersea by Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt]()
Sapphire Battersea by Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHetty Feather is a Foundling Hospital girl and was given her name when she was left there as a baby. When she is reunited with her mother, she hopes her beautiful new name, Sapphire Battersea, will also mean a new life! But things don't always go as planned.…Follow the twists and turns of Hetty's adventure as she goes out to work as a maid for a wealthy man... -
![Summer at the Highland Coral Beach: A romantic, heart-warming, and uplifting read (Port Willow Bay) by Kiley Dunbar]()
Summer at the Highland Coral Beach: A romantic, heart-warming, and uplifting read (Port Willow Bay) by Kiley Dunbar
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEscape to the Highland Coral Beach – where broken hearts can be healedBeatrice Halliday needs a break from life. Booking a trip to the Highlands on a whim, Beatrice hopes learning Gaelic in a beautiful Scottish village might help her heal her grief after losing her baby, her husband and her much loved job in a space of months. But Port Willow Bay isn’t exactly as the website promised...Categorized as:
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![The Ears Have It by Rebecca Connolly]()
The Ears Have It by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo see or not to see…Emmeline Bartlett has a secret. By day, she is the polite, proper, sometimes teacher of writing and rhetoric at the prestigious Miss Masters Finishing School. But by night, she disguises herself as the mysterious Ears, exploring and investigating the darker sides of London, writing articles about her discoveries under a pseudonym and exposing scandals...Categorized as:
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![The Fearless Miss Dinah by Laura Rollins]()
The Fearless Miss Dinah by Laura Rollins
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn his mind, nothing is more important than the plan.In her mind, ruining the plan would be even better.For months now, Miss Dinah Mulgrave has been hiding that she’s a spy, working to stop smugglers. A pretty dress, a charming smile, and a little flirting are all that's necessary for a lady to learn all sorts of secrets...Categorized as:
friendship drama humor historical-fiction industrial-era regency suspense kidnapping -
![Miss Dauntless by Grace Burrowes]()
Miss Dauntless by Grace Burrowes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMatilda Merridew, former hoyden of the first water, finds herself widowed, weary, and in want of coin. Along comes Marcus, Lord Tremont, with an interesting–and decent–proposition. Tremont will provide Matilda a handsome salary and keep a commodious roof over her head if she will relieve him of the burden of managing a houseful of unruly former soldiers... -
![By Hook or By Rook by Rebecca Connolly]()
By Hook or By Rook by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe most dangerous journeys... Jeremy Pratt is a spy for the Crown, and one of the best. He had been in more dangerous situations than he can admit, and has always come out unscathed. But escorting his colleague’s cousin home to her family, even in disguise, just might be beyond his skills, and the temptation beyond his ability to withstand. May be ones of the heart.. -
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![Fortune Favors the Sparrow by Rebecca Connolly]()
Fortune Favors the Sparrow by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMischief is as mischief does... Clara Harlow is perfectly content with her life as a teacher of art and French at the Miss Masters Finishing School, so nothing startles her more than to discover that the school is far more than it seems, and its purposes more complicated than anything she could have imagined... -
![The Emerald Sea by Richelle Mead]()
The Emerald Sea by Richelle Mead
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe dazzling conclusion to #1 New York Times bestselling author Richelle Mead's The Glittering Court series.Meet Tamsin, the Glittering Court's hard-angled emerald. Her outsized aspirations make her a fierce competitor, rising to the top of the ranks. But when the ship she boards for the New World is tragically lost at sea, she is quite literally thrown off-course... -
![Song of the Spirits by Sarah Lark, D.W. Lovett]()
Song of the Spirits by Sarah Lark, D.W. Lovett
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSong of the Spirits continues the soaring saga begun with In the Land of the Long White Cloud, as the founding families of colonial New Zealand experience trials and triumphs of friendship, romance, and unforgettable adventure... -
![Sang Pemimpi by Andrea Hirata]()
Sang Pemimpi by Andrea Hirata
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSang Pemimpi adalah sebuah lantunan kisah kehidupan yang memesona dan akan membuat Anda percaya akan tenaga cinta, percaya pada kekuatan mimpi dan pengorbanan, lebih dari itu, akan membuat Anda percaya kepada Tuhan... -
![Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olson]()
Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMiss Mildred Percy inherits a dragon. Ah, but we’ve already got ahead of ourselves…Miss Mildred Percy is a spinster. She does not dance, she has long stopped dreaming, and she certainly does not have adventures. That is, until her great uncle has the audacity to leave her an inheritance, one that includes a dragon’s egg... -
![His Watchful Eye by Jack Cavanaugh]()
His Watchful Eye by Jack Cavanaugh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKonrad Reichmann, an outstanding product of Hitler??'s youth movement, becomes disillusioned as the reality of the Russian front bears no resemblance to the "glory" of the Third Reich. Even lower than his unit??'s morale are supplies and fuel as Russia??'s winter is unleashed against them... -
![My Sister's Prayer by Mindy Starns Clark, Leslie Gould]()
My Sister's Prayer by Mindy Starns Clark, Leslie Gould
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWomen of Fearless DevotionVirginia, 1705 Celeste Talbot is usually such a sensible young woman—until she falls for an English soldier reassigned to the Colonies. Leaving her Huguenot family behind, she sets sail for America, only to realize that her younger sister Berta has been kidnapped and forced on board the very same ship... -
![Lord of Secrets by Erica Ridley]()
Lord of Secrets by Erica Ridley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome secrets should never be unveiled… Heath Grenville is the problem-solver for London's elite. Unmask the devious cretin skewering the ton with audacious caricatures? With pleasure . His success should keep the powerful happy. But when his work leads him to a young lady outside his class, surely he won’t do anything so scandalous as to fall in love .. -
![Separate Roads by Judith Pella, Tracie Peterson]()
Separate Roads by Judith Pella, Tracie Peterson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook Two in repackaged RIBBONS WEST Series While the Civil War is raging, Brenton Baldwin has promised to provide a safe escort to California for Caitlan O'Connor. But now that his heart is totally hers, how can he leave her once they finally arrive? Meanwhile, Kiernan and Victoria O'Connor struggle as his work on the Central Pacific Railroad keeps them separated for long periods of time... -
![To Bed the Baron by Emma V. Leech]()
To Bed the Baron by Emma V. Leech
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGirls who dare – Inside every wallflower is the beating heart of a lioness, a passionate individual willing to risk all for their dream, if only they can find the courage to begin. When these overlooked girls make a pact to change their lives, anything can happen. Eleven girls – eleven dares in a hat, twelve passionate stories. Who will dare to risk it all? To Bed the Baron... -
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![Assistant for an Alien Ruler by Roxie Ray]()
Assistant for an Alien Ruler by Roxie Ray
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m sick of being used. A creepy boss and men who steal my work send me running to IEP and away from science. I want a new life, and I’m going to another planet to find one. One rule: no more science. But when I end up on Macros, nothing has changed, and I’m forced right back into the lab. I don’t want to be a biologist. And I refuse to fall for my boss... -
![Our Yanks: A feel good wartime romance you won't be able to put down... by Margaret Mayhew]()
Our Yanks: A feel good wartime romance you won't be able to put down... by Margaret Mayhew
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI STILL REMEMBER THE YANKS, ALMOST MORE THAN I DO THE WAR' A Suffolk woman.It was August 1943 - and the inhabitants of King's Thorpe had lived with the idea of invasion for some time - but by the Germans, not the Americans. The village had never seen anything like them before - certainly they were different with their wealth, their glamour, and their louche but romantic uniforms... -
![High Tides and Summer Skies by Jennifer Bohnet]()
High Tides and Summer Skies by Jennifer Bohnet
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs time ebbs and flows over the summer both Katie Teague and her godmother Mattie Cranford discover their lives are at a crossroads Mattie shackled to the family wool shop for over 50 years, feels life has passed her by. She dreams of seeing the world and shaking off a lifetime of regrets... -
![Emerald Star by Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt]()
Emerald Star by Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA fantastic new adventure for brave, feisty Hetty Feather - one of Jacqueline Wilson's most well-loved characters.Since leaving the Foundling Hospital, Hetty has seen her fair share of drama, excitement, tragedy and loss. After the death of her beloved mama, she sets off to find a real home at last – starting with the search for her father... -
![Sylvester by Georgette Heyer, Joan Wolf]()
Sylvester by Georgette Heyer, Joan Wolf
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen the news went out that Sylvester Rayne, the elegant, impeccable Duke of Salford, was seeking a wife, all England was aflutter! Lord Sylvester is a polished bachelor who has stringent requirements for his future wife -- she must be well-born, intelligent, elegant and attractive. And of course she must be able to present herself well in high society... -
![The Tour by Jean Grainger]()
The Tour by Jean Grainger
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEvery week Conor O'Shea collects a new group of american visitors from Shannon Airport from where they embark on a high end tour of 'The Real Ireland'. But this particular tour with its cast of unintentionally hilarous characters leaves seasoned tour guide Conor speechless for the first time in his life... -
![A Match, Unmasked by Erica Ridley]()
A Match, Unmasked by Erica Ridley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMiss Kitty Stanley’s childhood boy-next-door—the arrogant, entirely too handsome daredevil Nathaniel Baxter—was supposed to stand up with her for the first dance the night of her come-out. The rotter went off to war instead.Now she’s a spinster of means, enjoying her freedom at the masquerade ball of the season. Kitty has forgotten that old foolish tendre. She has no need for Brigadier Baxter... -
![Savage Desire by Leah Brooke, Lana Dare]()
Savage Desire by Leah Brooke, Lana Dare
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[Siren Menage Everlasting: Erotic Western Menage a Quatre Romance, M/F/M/M, HEA] Raised in a bordello, Sarah Smith knew it was only a matter of time before she'd have to earn her keep on her back, the way her mother did, instead of doing the washing and cleaning. When one of the bordello's meanest customers - an outlaw - noticed her, she knew her time had run out... -
![The Viking's Bride by Jessica Knight]()
The Viking's Bride by Jessica Knight
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI tried to run. But there’s nothing he won’t do to have me.I was forced to marry a ruthless Viking Warlord.Now, I’m carrying his twins. Grim is big, fierce, and handsome beyond words. But he's a killer, feared by all. I can’t believe my father would force me to marry this barbarian. Could a man like that ever love anyone, let alone me? We’re from two different worlds...Categorized as:
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![As Love Blooms by Lorna Seilstad]()
As Love Blooms by Lorna Seilstad
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTessa Gregory is nothing if not tenacious. Denied a position as a horticulturalist at prestigious Como Park in Saint Paul, she is not above a little benevolent deception in order to get the park superintendent to change his mind and hire her. She plans to infiltrate the world of wealthy and influential people in hopes of drumming up financial support for a world-class conservatory... -
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![Les Liaisons Dangereuses a Play by Christopher Hampton]()
Les Liaisons Dangereuses a Play by Christopher Hampton
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Les Liaisons Dangereuses", A Play by Christopher Hampton, from the novel by Choderlos de Laclos. Produced on the Broadway Stage by James M. Nederlander, The Schubert Organization, Inc., Jerome Minskoff, Elizabeth I. McCann and Stephen Graham in association with Jonathan Farkas... -
![Notasi by Morra Quatro, Aveline Agrippina]()
Notasi by Morra Quatro, Aveline Agrippina
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRasanya, sudah lama sekali sejak aku dan dia melihat pelangi di langit utara Pogung. Namun, kembali ke kota ini, seperti menyeruakkan semua ingatan tentangnya; tentang janji yang terucap seiring jemari kami bertautan. Segera setelah semuanya berakhir, aku pasti akan menghubungimu lagi. Itulah yang dikatakannya sebelum dia pergi. Dan aku mendekap erat-erat kata-kata itu, menanti dalam harap...Categorized as:
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![An Irish Country Village by Patrick Taylor]()
An Irish Country Village by Patrick Taylor
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsPatrick Taylor first charmed readers with An Irish Country Doctor, a warm and enchanting novel in the tradition of James Herriot and Jan Karon. Now Taylor returns to the colorful Northern Ireland community of Ballybucklebo, where there's always something brewing beneath the village's deceptively sleepy surface... -
![Cotillion by Georgette Heyer]()
Cotillion by Georgette Heyer
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTo Kitty Charing, the conditions of her guardian's will were intolerable. She had to marry one of his nephews before she could inherit a farthing of the old man's fortune. And the only nephew she wanted was handsome Jack Westruther. Jack, however, made it quite clear he was not ready for marriage... -
![In the Land of the Long White Cloud by Sarah Lark, D.W. Lovett]()
In the Land of the Long White Cloud by Sarah Lark, D.W. Lovett
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHelen Davenport, governess for a wealthy London household, longs for a family of her own—but nearing her late twenties and with no dowry, her prospects are dim. Responding to an advertisement seeking young women to marry New Zealand’s honorable bachelors, she corresponds with a gentleman farmer. When her church offers to pay her travels under an unusual arrangement, she jumps at the opportunity... -
![Stormy Persuasion by Johanna Lindsey]()
Stormy Persuasion by Johanna Lindsey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsJames Malory sets sail for America to honor a promise he made to his in-laws: His and Georgina’s daughter, Jacqueline, will have her come-out in America. Judith and Jacqueline Malory are not simply cousins; they are inseparable best friends...
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