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The Dark Spawn by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe son of The Dark Lord joins forces with the Executioner Knights to bring you the Medieval Romance you’ve been waiting for. It’s a no-holds barred, dark and passionate romance where the rules don’t apply.Prepare to enter the Darkness...Coleby de Velt is the firstborn son of the notorious Dark Lord, Ajax de Velt... -
![The Dark One: Dark Knight by Kathryn Le Veque]()
The Dark One: Dark Knight by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings1486 A.D. Fresh from his treacherous turning of the tides against Richard III in the Battle of Bosworth, Sir Gaston de Russe’s reputation is dark and dirty. Those loyal to Richard hate him and those loyal to Henry Tudor fear him. He is, after all, The Dark One... -
![Devil's Dominion by Kathryn Le Veque]()
Devil's Dominion by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFROM #1 BESTSELLING and AMAZON ALL-STAR AUTHOR KATHRYN LE VEQUE comes a dark Medieval Romance of hatred, revenge, and ultimately redemption. Enter the DEVIL'S DOMINION.... 1205 A.D. It's years after The Dark Lord, Jax de Velt, tore through the Welsh marches and captured several castles. Still, he holds lands that do not belong to him... -
![The Curse of Black Isle by Keira Montclair]()
The Curse of Black Isle by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHis loss will bring him the greatest gift…Her love.Marcas Matheson’s life has spiraled out of control. A fatal illness has ravaged his clan, taking not only his parents and his wife, but so many others of the clan, it’s being called the curse of Black Isle. Worse, as heir to the chieftain, now Marcas must be both leader and savior to his people—but they are losing faith in him... -
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![A de Russe Christmas Miracle by Kathryn Le Veque]()
A de Russe Christmas Miracle by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to a very special de Russe Christmas, on a night when an angel walks the earth... Join the House of de Russe for a special reunion at Christmastime - Gaston and Remington, and all of their children gather at Deverill Castle for what they believe to be Gaston's last Christmas... -
![The Dark Lord's First Christmas by Kathryn Le Veque]()
The Dark Lord's First Christmas by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYour favorite blood-and-guts battle lord returns for a short holiday tale! Jax de Velt is the knight they call The Dark Lord. After years of barbaric conquest across England, Scotland, Wales, and France, he finds himself six months into a marriage with a woman he has learned to love... -
![Ian: A Scottish Outlaw by Lily Baldwin]()
Ian: A Scottish Outlaw by Lily Baldwin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings★★★★★ “This book will hold your attention hostage until the very end.”★★★★★ “This book continues the tales of The Saints as Ian and Jo take off on adventures to find true love, trust, and treasure. You’re going to love this story!”★★★★★ “Danger, action, treachery, loyalty and love are steadfast in this story... -
![The Lord's Captive by Cecelia Mecca]()
The Lord's Captive by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Lord Sir Bryce Waryn has dreamed for years about the day when he will finally liberate his home from the Scots who killed his parents and stole his brother’s birthright. Now that day is finally upon him, only his brother has abdicated the title of lord of Bristol Manor to him. Bryce should be celebrating, but something unexpected stands in his way—the sister of the Scot who held Bristol...Categorized as:
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![Heart of Shadows by Rebecca Ruger]()
Heart of Shadows by Rebecca Ruger
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlternate cover edition of ASIN B094PX5Z18Orphaned Isabel Fitzhugh is fourteen when she first comes to Wolvesley by the sea, traveling with her cousin to see her wed to the formidable Liam MacTavish. She’s unimpressed, with both her current situation and her cousin’s husband. She thinks he is aloof and arrogant, well deserving of her cousin... -
![The Scoundrel of Beauly Glen by Rebecca Ruger]()
The Scoundrel of Beauly Glen by Rebecca Ruger
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the death of her father and then her brother, Catherine Dersey inherits Gladstone Castle and is immediately placed under the guardianship of her uncles until she reaches an age of majority. However, at that time, her uncles dispute her claim, informing her that they will be taking the land that is hers, and she will live out her life in a nunnery... -
![Warrior's Wrath by Jayne Castel]()
Warrior's Wrath by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA warrior driven by wrath. A woman willing to sacrifice herself for peace. A destiny neither can escape. Revenge and fated love in Ancient Scotland.Talor mac Donnel wants revenge. Consumed by hate, he goes into occupied territory seeking vengeance for his slain sister. But Talor’s plan goes awry when, instead of killing the man responsible for his sister’s death, he is taken captive... -
![Bride of Ice by Glynnis Campbell]()
Bride of Ice by Glynnis Campbell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCool and commanding warrior maid Hallidis Cameliard’s destiny is clear—a husband appointed by the king and eventual reign over Rivenloch. So when her cousins are captured by a Highland laird, she naturally takes charge, seizing the laird’s right hand man as leverage... -
![The Highlander’s Twisted Games: A Medieval Historical Romance Novel by Eloise Madigan]()
The Highlander’s Twisted Games: A Medieval Historical Romance Novel by Eloise Madigan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Let me show ye what I mean when I say ye are mine.”Green-fingered Emma loves being a healer. Her only problem is the rakish Laird she works handsome, but dangerous. So when he asks her to be his fake betrothed for a day, she has no choice but to agree.Laird Thomas needs a wife; but he doesn’t want to get married. So he picks a certain hellion to help him delay the inevitable... -
![An Angel at the Highland Court by Celeste Barclay]()
An Angel at the Highland Court by Celeste Barclay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA laird who fears making a mistake...Ronan Mackinnon bears the weight of leading his clan and spares no time for his own pursuits. Summoned to court by King Robert the Bruce, Ronan diligently considers each of his words and actions to represent his clan with honor. But when King Robert demands Ronan chooses a bride, he’s forced to confront his past choices... -
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![Highlanders Hold Grudges by Julie Johnstone]()
Highlanders Hold Grudges by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe kidnapped her to save his clan, not to lose his heart.Desperate times call for desperate measures, and no one is more desperate than Highlander Alasdair MacRae. His clan is on the verge of disaster, thanks to continuous raids from the lying, thieving, murdering MacKenzies. Their latest strike has left Alasdair’s family on the precipice of starvation and his brother badly wounded...Categorized as:
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![Black Sword by Kathryn Le Veque]()
Black Sword by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1323 A.D.Devlin de Bermingham, an Irish knight to the core, is the bastard son of the Earl of Louth and the descendent of Irish kings. He is also a strong proponent that the Irish should rule Irish lands. Rebelling against his English overlord, the Earl of Kildare, he captures one of Kildare's castles south of Wicklow... -
![Alec by Lily Baldwin]()
Alec by Lily Baldwin
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo broken hearts unite, becoming one love that will last forever. Sold from one ruthless master to another, Joanie is a servant who has lived her whole life in fear. When Randolph Tweed, an English merchant with cold, unfeeling eyes, buys her, she fears she has fallen into the hands of her cruelest master yet... -
![Sea of Starlight by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Sea of Starlight by Shari L. Tapscott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter meeting the mysterious woman of the forest, Rhys and Amalia are left questioning everything they know about the feuding kingdoms’ history, the two royal families that began the war, and their own turbulent relationship.There is only one place to find answers—in Draegan, the cursed kingdom that lies across the Chasm...Categorized as:
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![The Yielding by Tamara Leigh]()
The Yielding by Tamara Leigh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsALT Cover ASIN: B00APRN7IUThe Unveiling, the first book in the Age of Faith series, introduced readers to the formidable Wulfrith family during Duke Henry’s battle for England’s throne in 1153. Now, four years later, Henry wears the crown, but the Wulfriths are no less defiant—and no more amenable to forging alliances through king-decreed marriage. SHE HAD KILLED A MAN...Categorized as:
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![Highland Steel by Tanya Anne Crosby]()
Highland Steel by Tanya Anne Crosby
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe true stone of Destiny remains hidden, but now comes a new battle to determine who will hold the sword of kings.Defying her laird and brother, Lael of the dun Scoti clan takes up her sword to fight beside the MacKinnons to return Keppenach to its rightful heir--to Broc Ceannfhionn. She'll risk everything to keep the stronghold out of the hands of King Henry's Butcher... even her life... -
![The Dark Lord by Kathryn Le Veque]()
The Dark Lord by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe year is 1180 A.D. And times are very dark. England is lawless for the most part and the people live in fear. Rising to power during this time is the vicious and brutal knight Ajax de Velt. His mission is to conquer a large stretch of the Scots and Welsh border, commandeering wealth and property along the way... -
![The Highlander's Forbidden Bride by Donna Fletcher]()
The Highlander's Forbidden Bride by Donna Fletcher
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe will pay for her sins. . .After being freed from the hellish barbarians who held him captive, Ronan Sinclare knows he must return to his clan to claim his powerful heritage. But first he must destroy the woman who ruined everything... -
![The MacLeod Pirate by Caroline Lee]()
The MacLeod Pirate by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Black Banner is the Western Isles’ most notorious pirate… and he’s about to meet his match! Citrine is the last Sinclair Jewel left with any chance to save her clan, and she's not about to fail them. But when she’s a victim of mistaken identity and taken prisoner by a gorgeous—and completely maddening—pirate captain, Citrine is afraid she’s missed her opportunity... -
![Gilliane by Roberta Gellis]()
Gilliane by Roberta Gellis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 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... -
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![The Highlander's Outlaw Bride by Cathy MacRae]()
The Highlander's Outlaw Bride by Cathy MacRae
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThrust into the role of laird upon his father's unexpected death, Connor MacLaurey returns home to learn his cousin has usurped his lands and title. Furthermore, his betrothed--a lass he barely knows and certainly did not agree to marry--is hunted by the sheriff, accused of stealing cattle... -
![Elizabeth Chadwick Bundle: The Greatest Knight, The Scarlet Lion, and For the King's Favor by Elizabeth Chadwick]()
Elizabeth Chadwick Bundle: The Greatest Knight, The Scarlet Lion, and For the King's Favor by Elizabeth Chadwick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHailed by the Times of London as "an author who makes historical fiction come gloriously alive," Elizabeth Chadwick is a gifted storyteller who captures the passion, deceit, honor, and heartbreak of Medieval England like none other. Now, get three books from historical fiction powerhouse Elizabeth Chadwick at one low price... -
![A Flame Put Out by Erin S. Riley]()
A Flame Put Out by Erin S. Riley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSelia’s saga continues in Book Two of the SONS OF ODIN series . . . As Selia struggles with the harsh reality of existence as the wife of a Viking berserker, a devastating loss pulls Alrik deeper into madness, while a secret Selia desperately wants to keep hidden comes to light, threatening everything she holds dear... -
![The Highland Renegade by Amy Jarecki]()
The Highland Renegade by Amy Jarecki
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe is the daughter of his sworn enemy. Famed for his fierceness, Laird Robert Grant is above all a loyal Highland clan chief. But when redcoats capture his rival's daughter, he sets aside their feud and races to her rescue. Aye, Janet Cameron is beautiful, cunning, and so very tempting, but a Cameron lass is the last woman he should ever desire. He is her one hope of happiness... -
![The Bastard by Alexa Aston]()
The Bastard by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe three young children of Adelard de Blays—two sons and a daughter—are separated when their father commits treason against the King of England. Follow each of their stories in The King’s Cousins, a new trilogy by Alexa Aston. 1342 A.D... -
![Until Tomorrow by Rosanne Bittner]()
Until Tomorrow by Rosanne Bittner
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTONIGHT, THEY HAD PASSION. BUT LOVE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT ... UNTIL TOMORROWAddy Kane couldn't wait to leave her small Illinois hometown to take a teaching job in the gold-rich Colorado hills. Then robbers burst into the bank where she was withdrawing her savings and, in a moment of stark terror, she became their captive... -
![Desire's Ransom by Glynnis Campbell]()
Desire's Ransom by Glynnis Campbell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLady Robin Hood steals a knight's heart! Heiress to her Irish clan, spirited Temair O'Keeffe forsakes her destiny to join a band of woodland outlaws who rob from the rich and give to the poor-those impoverished by her greedy father... -
![Viking's Desire: A time travel historical romance by Mariah Stone]()
Viking's Desire: A time travel historical romance by Mariah Stone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*** previously published as The Tree of TimeSearching for her roots, American CEO Holly visits Scotland. An ancient ash isn’t the kind of family tree she had in mind. But when she touches a golden spindle carved into its rough bark, she is sucked through time to the ninth century—and captured in a Viking raid.Warrior Einar Birgirsson rescues the beautiful stranger... -
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Halfling by S.E. Wendel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA half-orc, half-human belongs nowhere… Orek has spent his life trying to prove himself to a clan that despises him. The son of a deposed orc chief and human captive, he must try twice as hard to prove himself a worthy male, a strong hunter, a potential mate… Resigned to a thankless place in the shadows, Orek ekes out a living on the fringes of the clan, just waiting for an opportunity... -
![Highlander's Runaway Bride by Maddie MacKenna]()
Highlander's Runaway Bride by Maddie MacKenna
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I need to marry a laird by the end of the week.”After running away from her own wedding, Delilah, daughter of Laird McGunn, can’t outrun fate anymore. But finding a husband again is impossible. Until she gets an irresistible deal from the most dangerous her father’s enemy…Evan O’Reid is determined to achieve what no Laird before him peace with the McGunns... -
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![Highlander's Scarred Bride by Maddie MacKenna]()
Highlander's Scarred Bride by Maddie MacKenna
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“She’s under me protection… I’ll kill anyone who hurts her.”One look at Laird Dominic’s scarred face is enough to terrify anyone. Except a beautiful healer who doesn’t shy away from his gaze when they meet. And now images of her on his bed start haunting him…Violet’s hard work as a healer is not enough to raise her siblings... -
![The Highlander’s Virgin Wife by Eloise Madigan]()
The Highlander’s Virgin Wife by Eloise Madigan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“If ye want me to kiss ye, ye must do somethin’ for me as well.”Desperate to feel pleasure before she has to marry the man her parents chose, Lady Keira asks the most wicked Laird in Scotland for a kiss.Laird Raphael can't marry. But when the sweet English lass tempts him so, he can't resist claiming her lips…In return, she must stay in his castle for exactly two weeks... -
![The Warrior of Clan Kincaid by Lily Blackwood]()
The Warrior of Clan Kincaid by Lily Blackwood
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLOVE TAKES NO PRISONERSDerryth MacClaren is on the run. Traveling under heavy guard, she has been sent from her castle home to avoid capture by the vicious nobleman known as the Wolf, who has vowed revenge against the Clan Kincaid, and any who support them... -
![Alinor by Roberta Gellis]()
Alinor by Roberta Gellis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe could barely meet his eyes . . . so how was she to marry him? Widowed and a mother of two, Lady Alinor no longer feels the same joy being the mistress of Roselynde. Her husband's passing has left emptiness, both at the keep and in her heart. Somehow, Alinor manages to remain spirited, even as King John's rule means she must fight to keep her land and her family safe... -
![A Scot of Her Own by Maeve Greyson]()
A Scot of Her Own by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFire and ice. Powerful forces on their own. Combined? Invincible passion.When mighty Thorburn MacDougall, commander of the Lord of Argyll’s warriors, overpowers the canniest Norwegian he’s ever battled, he rips off the man’s helm to savor the look of horror right before delivering the killing blow. But the canny Norwegian isn’t a man at all... -
![Great Maria by Cecelia Holland]()
Great Maria by Cecelia Holland
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHer father is a robber baron... Her husband has grand ambitions and a quick temper... She will become... The Great Maria... -
![Lady Of Conquest by Tamara Leigh]()
Lady Of Conquest by Tamara Leigh
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCalled the Bloodlust Warrior of Hastings, Maxen Pendery retreats to a monastery after the Normans conquer England, hoping a life of contemplation will wash the blood from his soul... -
![A Bit of Heaven on Earth by Lauren Linwood, Alexa Aston]()
A Bit of Heaven on Earth by Lauren Linwood, Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA penniless knight who has lost everything dear to him.A married noblewoman who has never known a man’s touch.Two aching souls destined to find one another... When Gavin of Ashgrove and his closest friend are captured in a fierce battle during the Hundred Years’ War, their captors demand a hefty ransom from their families for their return... -
![Angel's Fall by Kimberly Cates]()
Angel's Fall by Kimberly Cates
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Prince of Sin…Legendary swordsman Adam Slade is finished with noble crusades. Scarred by his time at Cullodion Moor, and his illegitimate birth, he hides behind a cynical façade and the name of Sabrehawk, selling his sword to the highest bidder... -
![Highlander Unchained by Donna Fletcher]()
Highlander Unchained by Donna Fletcher
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe infamous warrior Cree is paraded before the village Dowell and though shackled and wounded he walks with arrogant pride, meeting all the curious and fearful stares of the villagers with a fierceness that has them quickly turning their heads away... all but one woman. Dawn cannot keep her eyes off the captured warrior, though tales of his exploits suggests he’s more devil than man... -
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![The Scarlet Trefoil by L.A. Kelly]()
The Scarlet Trefoil by L.A. Kelly
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFreed from a life of darkness, Tahn Dorn finds God's grace toward him a comfort he has never known before. He has put away his painful past and is looking forward to a bright peaceful future with his bride-to-be. But the past returns to haunt him, threatening to ruin all that he loves... -
![Bride of the Sea by Hayley Faiman]()
Bride of the Sea by Hayley Faiman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLiv Collins has a problem. Her sister has vanished without a trace. Like a bad dream, not even a private detective can find Sybilla. All the way across the country, living in New York City, Liv feels helpless and hopeless... -
![Your Sugar Sits Untouched by Emilie Autumn]()
Your Sugar Sits Untouched by Emilie Autumn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWritten between the ages of 13 and 18, Emilie Autumn's debut poetry book quickly sold out amongst her fans back in 2000.Your Sugar Sits Untouched is a partial re-release of Emilie Autumn's 2001 poetry book, Across The Sky & Other Poems. In addition, it includes seven new poems... -
![Enemy of the Highlander by Kate Robbins]()
Enemy of the Highlander by Kate Robbins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo years ago Freya MacKay walked away from the only man she would ever love, her family’s bitter enemy, knowing her clan would never accept their love. A fragile alliance has been forged and now he has returned to warn of a terrible threat. Freya MacKay is torn between the familiar surge of passion he evokes and her promise to wed another man... -
![Night Flame by Catherine Hart]()
Night Flame by Catherine Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFalling in love at first sight with a beautiful, fire-haired general's daughter, Night Hawk vows to make the resisting Southern belle his own by bending her proud spirit to his will by fulfilling her innermost desires. Reissue... -
![Desert Eden by Patricia Grasso]()
Desert Eden by Patricia Grasso
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHER INDOMITABLE SPIRIT Ravishing, emerald-eyed Heather Devereux set sail for France to marry the Comte de Beaulieu, a man she'd never seen. But a band of Arab pirates hijacked the ship bringing the beautiful young Englishwoman as prize to their notorious Ottoman prince...
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