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Scottish Highlander Bram MacKinloch spent seven years in captivity, dreaming of revenge against his enemies and holding his beloved wife in his arms again. Nairna is stunned when she sees Bram again, for her husband is no longer the boy she fell in love with-instead, he's a powerful man with a hunger that kindles her wildest desires. She tries to comfort him from the brutal nightmares of his past, but more than all else, she fears what will happen...
42) The Fury
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A new high king sits on Ireland's throne and a mysterious warrior arrives to test Devin's strength and will as queen of the north.Devin has defeated Una in the battle for Cashlin and Ravenlough. With no other options, Una and Marcas escape and flee north to make new alliances, promising to be back to claim what they believe is theirs. Devin, still reeling from the fallout of Una's betrayals, looks to archery to channel her grief and anger. With Oran...
43) The Queen's Man
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A man born an heir, but raised a bastard. . .A woman with the proof to put him on the throne. . .A love endangered by the intrigue of Elizabeth's court. . .Richard Granville, an illegitimate son of Henry VIII, has always wanted to be king of England, but a bastard cannot inherit that position. So, he contents himself by serving his half-sister Queen Elizabeth. When her enemies approach with claims of his rights to the throne and with a plot to put...
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When the only man she can trust is known for his dishonorable past, what could go wrong?A Dishonorable ManThomas Brisbois of Kelso has only one goal when he arrives at the tournament-to defeat the only knight who ever bested him in battle. If he succeeds, the Scottish king will return to him his lands, his honor, and his life. He has little interest in other prizes, and even less when he learns that the lord for whom his rival fights has included...
45) Cœur de lion
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Elizabet, la fille illégitime d'un baron anglais désargenté, est bien déterminée à conquérir sa liberté à n'importe quel prix… jusqu'à ce qu'une trahison la jette dans les bras d'un farouche Écossais.Ayant juré de la protéger, même si cela devait signer la mort d'une paix fragile entre les clans, Broc des MacKinnon comprend rapidement que l'ardente furie qu'il retient captive représente une menace bien plus grande pour son cœur.
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Ses prouesses sur le champ de bataille lui ayant valu le surnom de Lyon, Piers de Montgomerie veut relever le défi du roi David : écraser la rébellion scot. En contrepartie, il accepte des terres contestées et découvre rapidement que ce qu'il désire vraiment est la beauté des Highlands dont les frères lui refuseront toujours allégeance. Meghan Brodie refuse d'être le pion d'un jeu politique et jure de ne pas se laisser conquérir si facilement....
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Lest there be some mistake - Aurelia is Cethin's prisoner.Not his guest. Not his sweeting. Not his lover. Not his concubine, either. She serves the overlord's rampant desire as a chained detainee inside his solar.Ah, but her gaoler is rightfully called the Beast, for Cethin is an animal in his unrelenting urgency to have her, as she is an animal in her unrelenting urgency to have him. Regardless of what he does to her, how he unsheathes his claws...
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Khosrow and Shirin is a love story by Nezami Ganjavi--considered the greatest medieval Persian romance poet--based on historical characters of the seventh-century Iranian court. Written 850 years ago, the narrative poem is presented here for the first time in a stunning modern-verse English translation by Dick Davis, the pre-eminent translator of Persian poetry.
The love between an Iranian prince (Khosrow) and an Armenian princess (Shirin) is at...
49) The Devastation
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Although Branford is broken and desperate, he finds himself with no choice: He must declare war against Hadebrand, or Edgar's evil darkness will envelop the commonwealth. Silverhelm's army is grossly outnumbered, but Branford underestimates the people's love for their commoner queen. The people rise up in support of their beloved regent, and Branford sees a glimmer of hope for his wife. He becomes more determined than ever to make up for his previous...
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Add more swashbuckling into your life!1592: Sir Robert Carey arrives in Carlisle in the Tudor Wild North, leaving London and Queen Elizabeth I's Court behind him. What will the hard men of the constantly raiding Anglo-Scottish Border make of the courtier - and what will he make of them?Elegant and charming, he has his sword, two single-shot pistols and his secret love for a married woman in his heart. He's going to be the Deputy Warden of the English...
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Embark on a thrilling journey through medieval history with "732: The Battle of Tours." This enthralling book is a deep dive into one of the most significant battles in European history – the Battle of Tours, where Charles Martel, known as "The Hammer," forged a legacy that shaped the fate of Europe. Key Features: - Deep Dive into the Battle of Tours: Delve into the heart of the 8th century, where the fate of Europe hung in the balance. The book...
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As Alexandra tries to conform to her new life, she soon discovers that betrayal lies inside the castle walls. When noblewomen plot against her, Alexandra ends up on the receiving end of Branford's rage. Earning the trust of her wary husband will be no easy task for the young handmaid.Branford may know his way around their bedchamber, but he's finding himself ill-prepared to handle the duties of both prince and husband. His missteps bring down the...
53) Song of the Bees
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From the author of the USA Today bestselling novel, In Praise of the Bees, is another tale of Medieval Ireland in a time of turmoil and change.Ireland 1349Inside the nunnery of St Gobnait's, Meadbh's days are constrained by the hours of prayer and the close scrutiny of the abbess, though Meadbh has yet to take her vows. Her bees are her only solace. They understand her. But as the plague slowly creeps westward towards this group of nuns, Meadbh's...
54) Captive
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A brooding warrior of enormous sexual appetites succumbs to the powerful forces of his dark nature when he abducts a novitiate in a plan to avenge his wife's death.In a wild and wicked place, where no rules govern civilized behavior, Geoffrey de Sage forces Aeschine to leave innocence behind and embrace a mature woman's sensuality. Stripping her . . . . and mating . . . . to their most fundamental elements, he masters his prisoner as he would any...
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When a dying stranger extracts a reluctant oath from the naive John Dee, he is propelled onto a path he could never have foreseen.Despite a formidable intellect he is slow to realise that friendship is more valuable than wealth, and beauty can mask darkness.With the help of new friends he battles a heretical Jesuit and the fearsome Catholic Inquisition through the streets of 1550's Paris to an explosive conclusion on the île de la Cité. Resurrection:...
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Delve into the dark and gruesome world of medieval horror with 'Shadows and Nightmares: Terrifying Tales from the Middle Ages.' This chilling collection of short stories will transport you to a time when life was hard and death was always lurking around the corner. From haunted castles and possessed nuns to demonic knights and witch covens, each story will leave you with a sense of unease that will linger long after you've finished reading.
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The die has been cast and Flavius, driven by the ghost of his publicly executed father due to the failed Revolt of St. Titus, has made a fateful decision. He intends to return to Crete, along with Ramazan, the famed pirate of the Black Ram, and confront his nemesis, the beautiful and brilliant Constanze Kallergis who is now the Duchess of Crete since the death of her husband. She has one goal as well, that of bringing Flavius under her charge, and...
58) Icon
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In an age of brutality, a Scottish clan imprisons Noci behind the bars of an animal cage. Only one man can save her now --Taracut "the Gelded", the unfeeling overlord of Northumbria.The fierce warrior draws breath only to serve his king, and his impenetrable heart beats only for duty. Although a vision warns Noci that Taracut is numb to all emotion, even lust, she offers the overlord the use of her body in exchange for her freedom. Satisfy Taracut's...
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Anarchy Tales: Book OneAlthough tales of Lord Spur's cruelty are legendary and his justice is oft-times harsh, peasant Mitri chooses carnal servitude in the nobleman's solar over rotting in a dungeon as his prisoner. But, my, Lord Spur is as thorny as the vines surrounding his embattled keep. His prick stings her so. He toys with her mercilessly, all hours of the day and night, and not only in his bedchamber.Subjected to all manner of carnality, her...
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This book is a new perspective on the history of Ukraine. It is about naval attacks and epic battles. About Scythian barrows and Viking raids.Among many other unique or little-known facts, the book provides a clue on who controlled Crimea 1,000 years ago which can be helpful to better understand the reasons for the current Russian invasion of Ukraine. The book provides insights into the literary masterpiece The Song of Igor's Campaign, and the difference...
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