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A New Life
Valeria Allegro was hoping to embark on a life of freedom when she left Italy to travel to Australia for an arranged marriage with Roberto Morandi. The last thing she expected to encounter was harassment by Roberto’s friend and neighbour, Luca Abandonato. Valeria begins to wonder if marrying a virtual stranger at eighteen was a wise decision, especially when her new husband and his family demonstrate greater loyalty to Luca. Alone in a foreign country and struggling to feel settled and secure, it appears that Valeria must face a dangerous enemy alone unless love can be her salvation.$0.00$6.99 -
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The Governess Gambit: a Wild Wynchesters Prequel
An exciting prequel to THE DUKE HEIST. Meet the Wild Wynchesters: This fun-loving, caper-committing family of tight-knit siblings can’t help but find love and adventure! Years ago, Chloe Wynchester and five other uniquely talented orphans were adopted by a wealthy baron with a secret mission: The motley Wynchester family fights for justice from the margins of high society. And the handsome, clever duke Chloe has long admired proves to be her worst enemy… An unscrupulous boarding school is exploiting orphans in a secret workhouse. Baron Vanderbean plots a daring rescue. When illness befalls him, Chloe must take the reins. But how can a lifelong wallflower lead the charge to save the children? ”I want to be a Wynchester!”— Eloisa James$0.00$0.99 -
Last Wish
Who’s trapped in her head now? Emergency physician Linh Davies is cursed with the ability to possess the soul of someone who dies when she’s touching them. Each new soul arrives with a story and a last wish. If she can grant their wish, they’ll move on and leave her be. But that isn’t always possible and her head is getting crowded…. Follow Linh as she struggles to decide what’s more important–her life and the lives of those around her, or her oath as a physician to do no harm. If you like supernatural thrillers with plenty of suspense, you’ll love Last Wish! What reviewers are saying: "One of the best debut novels I’ve read. This author has some serious talent, skill, and quite the imagination." "Wow! Great thriller that snags you from the start and drags you kicking and screaming the whole way." "This is not your usual possession plot. This author has quite an imagination and is very creative in his plot development." "I absolutely loved this book!! Had so many twists and turns you just don’t see coming. I read it straight through because I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next!" "I really enjoyed this book. I think this is one of the first truly original storylines I’ve read in a long time!" "A fast read with a unique and interesting premise."$0.00$11.99 -
The Colors of Cold: a New Story from the Age of Ice
A stunning new ebook original story by J. M. Sidorova Includes an exclusive excerpt of Sidorova’s acclaimed debut novel, The Age of Ice. Speculative fiction icon John Crowley calls J. M. Sidorova’s The Age of Ice “marvelous.” Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Book Club, hails it as “everything you could want in a novel.” Now, in this special ebook-only story, Sidorova returns to the world of The Age of Ice—her captivating blend of fiction, history, and fantasy—offering a mesmerizing new tale of the power of cold. In April 1814, just days after Napoléon’s defeat by the coalition of the European powers, Prince Alexander Velitzyn, the hero of The Age of Ice, is drifting around Paris, coming to grips with the brutality of the war and his role in it. Unbeknownst to him, Alexander strolls through the same passageways as another human being just like him. Hidden behind costume and makeup, twenty-two-year-old Cherie performs a daily show in the Palais-Royal, a noble palace where shopkeepers and showgirls have set up all manner of risqué commerce—boutiques, gambling rooms, and pubs designed to satiate every desire of the senses. Cherie, though, is an unusual act. Her feat relies on physics, not trickery. She is a young woman making do with the fate she’s been dealt—not just the terror of revolution, but her own, crippling coldness. Then, one evening, a wounded young soldier named Julien comes to her room, and what happens threatens to upend Cherie’s notion of the world and herself. The Colors of Cold is a beautifully imagined glimpse into two lives trapped by frost—metaphorical and literal—set amid one of the most stirring moments in the history of Paris.$0.00$9.99 -
Guardians of Medieval Wales
Time travel, mystery, magic, legend … four couples find adventure and timeless love in this collection of series starters set in medieval Wales! Daughter of Time: Time travel to medieval Wales … A medieval man with an uncertain destiny, Llywelyn, the Prince of Wales, faces treachery and deceit at the hands of friends and foes alike … A modern woman with a troubled past, Meg’s life is in tatters when she slips through time and into medieval Wales … Only by working together can Meg and Llywelyn navigate the shifting allegiances that threaten the very existence of Wales–and create their own history that defies the laws of time. Cold My Heart: Love. Magic. Faith. By the autumn of 537 AD, all who are loyal to King Arthur have retreated to a small parcel of land in north Wales. They are surrounded on all sides, heavily outnumbered, and facing near certain defeat. But Myrddin and Nell, two of the king’s companions, have a secret that neither has ever been able to face: each has seen that on a cold and snowy day in December, Saxon soldiers sent by Modred will ambush and kill King Arthur. And together, they must decide what they are willing to do, and to sacrifice, to avert that fate. The Good Knight: Join Gareth & Gwen in their first mystery together … Five years after Gareth walked away from Gwen in disgrace, she encounters him in the aftermath of an ambush, standing over the body of a murdered king. Although it isn’t exactly the reunion Gwen had dreamed of, she and Gareth join forces against the treachery and intrigue rife within the court of Gwynedd. And once blame for the murder falls on Gareth himself, Gwen must continue her search for the truth alone, finding unlikely allies in foreign lands, and ultimately uncovering a conspiracy that will shake the foundations of Wales. The Last Pendragon: Rhiann knows that demons walk the night. She has been taught to fear them. But from the moment Cade is dragged before her father’s throne, beaten and having lost all of his men to her father’s treachery, he stirs something inside her that she has never felt before. When Cade is revealed to be not only Arthur’s heir but touched by the sidhe, Rhiann must choose between the life she left behind and the one before her–and how much she is willing to risk to follow her heart.$0.00$8.99 -
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The Consorts
18th century China. Lady Qing has spent the past seven years languishing inside the high red walls of the Forbidden City. Classed as an Honoured Lady, a lowly ranked concubine, Qing is neglected by the Emperor, passed over for more ambitious women. But when a new concubine, Lady Ying, arrives, Qing’s world is turned upside down. As the highest position at court becomes available and every woman fights for status, Qing finds love for the first time in her life… if Lady Ula Nara, the most ambitious woman at court, will allow her a taste of happiness. If you loved Memoirs of a Geisha and enjoy books by Anchee Min, Lisa See and Pearl S. Buck, then the Forbidden City series is for you. Based on real women in 18th century China who became concubines to emperors of the Qing dynasty and spent their lives in the Forbidden City, this is historical fiction at its most intriguing, gripping and romantic. I had trouble reviewing this, because I was desperately looking for something I could nitpick on. I didn’t find it. It is well researched. It is beautifully written. It stands out because it is the story of courtly games from (the viewpoint of) those who are the victim of them: the pieces, not the power players, and it makes those pieces all too human. A beautifully told and excellently researched tale of relationships and romance in the 18th-century Chinese court. Flawless… BookAngel Five star reviews from Amazon readersAn enchanting love story but so much more.Beautifully written and wonderfully descriptive.Instantly and seamlessly transported me to a foreign land, century, and culture.A lovely story about love.I was not able to put it down, finishing two hours later.A delight! Want to watch a book trailer for this title? Just scroll down on the US site, visit my Amazon author page on the UK site or come to my own website which has all my book trailers. Happy viewing! About author Melissa AddeyYou can read about me and my books (and get a free novella) on my website, MelissaAddey.com. I mainly write historical fiction, focusing on the Forbidden City in China’s 18th century (now complete) and Morocco in the 11th century (completing soon). Next up, Ancient Rome! I’m in the final year of my Creative Writing PhD and was the 2016 Leverhulme Trust Writer in Residence at the British Library. In 2019 I won the Page to Podcast competition as well as the Novel London award.$0.00$6.15 -
My Sweetheart: Historical & Contemporary Wwii Romance
You have to know the past to understand the present. It’s 1942 and war is raging in Europe and slowly, London is coming undone at the seams. Life as Claire knew it is falling apart all around her. But she’s determined to live a full life, to flirt and have fun as if nothing is wrong. And then she meets Thomas, the handsome American soldier, and with him comes the thrill of secrecy and a whirlwind love that sucks her in. She will wait for him forever, if that’s what it takes. Amelia just started a job at an antique shop at a small town and she love everything that screams nostalgia at her. This is what she escaped the big city for. The slow pace, the taste of a world long gone. She finds a letter, written by a woman in love a long time ago, and she needs to know how their story ended. In her attempt to find out what happened, she meets Dane, and a love story of her own unfolds. War Torn Letters SeriesMy SweetheartMy DarlingMy Beloved War Torn Letters is a series with two stories in one. The WWII love story of the past and the contemporary present day romance. It’s a beautiful military romance that shows us the past can damage and time can heal, but we never know what the future holds.$0.00$9.99 -
Wartime Christmas Tales: a Wwii Flash Fiction Anthology
Fourteen wartime Christmas tales for you to enjoy this holiday season. This collection of short stories is our gift to bring you something positive and joyful with which to end the year. Soldiers stumbling upon mercy and miracles; children sharing gifts of friendship and love; Romance finding its way into lonely, war-weary hearts; resistance fighters, spies, families on the home front—all bringing their own ray of hope in the darkest of time. For this holiday season, we offer you this collection of short stories to lift your spirit, and to remember a time when love and the strength of human spirit prevailed. We hope you will enjoy stepping back into the wartime Christmases in these stories with us.$0.00$0.99 -
Le Rival Du Roi – Tome Ii De La Marquise De Pompadour
Ce livre est une oeuvre du domaine public éditée au format numérique par Ebooks libres et gratuits. L’achat de l’édition Kindle inclut le téléchargement via un réseau sans fil sur votre liseuse et vos applications de lecture Kindle.$0.00$16.78 -
La Marquise De Pompadour – Tome I
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Was I Right?: Abridged Edition
May Lindsay and her young stepsister Maggie are left penniless and homeless when their father the local doctor dies. Maggie can go to live with her three maiden aunts, but May at the age of nineteen is faced with a choice. Should she take the position of companion to a girl she doesn’t know, who lives some distance away, or accept a proposal of marriage from the man who has been her friend since they were small children? May Lindsay makes her decision, but it is not long before she wonders if she has done the right thing. This is a story of life in Victorian England as May, who has led a sheltered life, is pushed out into a much bigger world than she has previously known. She soon encounters titled families, and is taken on a tour of the Holy Land which occupies much of the story. Two men seem to be a big disappointment to May Lindsay. Will her Christian faith hold strong in these troubles? Was she right in the decision she made before leaving home? Chris Wright is the author of over thirty books, starting with young fiction for an English Christian publisher in 1966. He has written both fiction and non-fiction, mostly with a Christian theme, for a variety of publishers. Chris is married with three grownup children, and lives in the West Country of England where he is a home group leader with his local church.$0.00$0.99 -
Savage Hearts: a Dark Fantasy Romance
Adelita Corazón knows her secret ability can’t remain hidden forever, but when a rebel faction hunts her down, everything she thought she could handle goes up in flames. When three men from a warrior tribe collide with her attackers, it’s all Adelita can do to hold on to her secret, and what’s left of her heart. There are many things the warriors are known for, but kindness isn’t one of them. Yet the longer they travel together, the more Adelita realizes there’s more to them than muscle and magic… and more to her than her secret. When her abilities come to light, Adelita isn’t sure if the guys can offer a safe place to hide, or if the trouble they bring might be worse than a life without their protection. Though she knows she has to leave them, her heart tells her to stay… …Even if it means certain death. If you like Veronica Roth, Bella Forrest, and first kisses with a bit of sweetness and scandal, you’ll love this urban fantasy romance series with a dystopian edge. The series is based in Hispanic folklore, with an entirely Hispanic cast of characters. One-Click this paranormal romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey today!$0.00$10.99 -
Betrayal: Historical Stories
"Loyalty breaks as easily as a silken thread." Misplaced trust, power hunger, emotional blackmail, and greed haunt twelve characters from post-Roman Britain to the present day. And betrayal by family, lover, comrade can be even more devastating. Read twelve tales by twelve accomplished writers who explore these historical yet timeless challenges. AD455—Roman leader Ambrosius is caught in a whirlpool of shifting allegiancesAD940—Alyeva and cleric Dunstan navigate the dangers of the Anglo Saxon court1185—Knight Stephan fights for comradeship, duty, and honour. But what about love?1330—The powerful Edmund of Kent enters a tangled web of intrigue1403—Thomas Percy must decide whether to betray his sovereign or his family1457—Estelle is invited to the King of Cyprus’s court, but deception awaits1483—Has Elysabeth made the right decision to bring Prince Edward to London?1484—Margaret Beaufort contemplates the path to treason1577—Francis Drake contends with disloyalty at sea1650—Can James Hart, Royalist highwayman, stop a nemesis destroying his friend?1718—Pirate Annie Bonny, her lover Calico Jack, and a pirate hunter. Who will win?1849/present—Carina must discover her ancestor’s betrayer in Italy or face ruin. “I read this anthology from start to finish in a matter of days…. Each story is gripping.”– Discovering Diamonds Reviews$0.00$0.99 -
Wild Women and the Blues: Chapter Sampler
Special Sneak Peek! Be among the first to experience Jazz-age Chicago as it comes to vibrant life in Denny S. Bryce’s evocative debut novel that weaves together the stories of a grieving film student in 2015 and an ambitious chorus girl in Chicago’s Black Belt in 1925 as they both come to grips with loss, forgiveness, and the limitations—and surprises—of love. 1925: Chicago is the jazz capital of the world, and the Dreamland Café is the ritziest black-and-tan club in town. Honoree Dalcour is a sharecropper’s daughter, willing to work hard and dance every night on her way to the top. Dreamland offers a path to the good life, socializing with celebrities like Louis Armstrong and filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. But Chicago is also awash in bootleg whiskey, gambling, and gangsters. And a young woman driven by ambition might risk more than she can stand to lose. 2015: Film student Sawyer Hayes arrives at the bedside of 110-year-old Honoree Dalcour, still reeling from a devastating loss that has taken him right to the brink. Sawyer has rested all his hope on this frail but formidable woman, the only living link to the legendary Oscar Micheaux. If he’s right—if she can fill in the blanks in his research, perhaps he can complete his thesis and begin a new chapter in his life. But the links Honoree makes are not ones he’s expecting . . . Piece by piece, Honoree reveals her past and her secrets, while Sawyer fights tooth and nail to keep his. It’s a story of courage and ambition, hot jazz, and illicit passions. And as past meets present, for Honoree, it’s a final chance to be truly heard and seen before it’s too late. No matter the cost . . . Advance Praise for Wild Women and the Blues “An ambitious and stunning debut . . . a sparkling cocktail of evocative detail, world-wise characters and heartfelt prose . . . celebrates the glam, danger, and promise of Chicago during the Jazz Age, giving readers an intricate, multi-generational story.” —Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author “You’re in a master’s hands, leading you through the emotional and sometimes dangerous steps linking present and past in this intricate, bold, unforgettable dance.” —Susanna Kearsley, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "Bryce’s atmospheric debut novel catapults readers into the oft-overlooked era of the 1920’s Jazz Age. An intriguing cast of characters and compelling storytelling . . . deftly delivers what historical fiction has been missing." —Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author$0.00$3.99 -
Tin Can Serenade:
Two homes in the mountainsSnowed in for winter’s keep;A river in between them,A rope tight o’er the deep. A mother and her daughter,A father and his son,A cottage and a cabin,A story yet unspun But time did freeze a tin canDangling from that ropeA messenger from days gone by,Echoing long lost hope. Until a cold November daySaw decades fall away;Young hands inscribed a folded scrap,A missive sent to say…_________________ So begins the plucky correspondence of Timothy and Genevieve, two children about to uncover a story long-buried… one filled with love, with loss, and with hope. An enchanting Christmas story laced with joy, God’s healing hand in the broken places of life weaves through each letter passed over the river in that tin-can strung from the rusted pulley. Enter into a simpler time in this petite tale, written to be just long enough to tuck into a stolen moment as you rest your feet and quiet your heart in the bustle of a busy season.$0.00$0.99