Kanda's bookshelf: currently-reading en-US Sat, 03 May 2025 21:18:21 -0700 60 Kanda's bookshelf: currently-reading 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Project Duchess (Duke Dynasty, #1)]]> 42275704 dzNew York Timesbestselling author Sabrina Jeffries comes a sparkling new series about anoft-widowed mother’s grown children, who blaze through society in their quest for the truth about their fathers . . . and in the process find that love just might conquer all . . .

A series of stepfathers and a difficult childhood have left Fletcher “Grey� Pryde, 5th Duke of Greycourt, with a guarded heart, enviable wealth, and the undeserved reputation of a rogue. Grey’s focus on expanding his dukedom allows him little time to find a wife. But when his mother is widowed yet again and he meets the charmingly unconventional woman managing his stepfather’s funeral, he’s shocked to discover how much they have in common. Still, Grey isn’t interested in love, no matter how pretty, or delightfully outspoken, the lady . . .

Beatrice Wolfe gave up on romance long ago, and the arrogant Duke of Greycourt with his rakish reputation isn’t exactly changing her mind. Then Grey agrees to assist his grief-stricken mother with her latest “project�: schooling spirited, unfashionable Beatrice for her debut. Now that Beatrice is seeing through Grey’s charms to his wounded heart, she’s having trouble keeping him at arm’s length. But once Grey starts digging into her family’s secrets, she must decide whether her loyalties lie with her family . . . or with the man whose lessons capture her heart . . .
]]> 208 Sabrina Jeffries 1420148591 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.82 2019 Project Duchess (Duke Dynasty, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The House at Watch Hill (The Watch Hill Trilogy, #1)]]> 204982651
Zo Grey is reeling from the sudden death of her mother when she receives a surprising call from an attorney in Divinity, Louisiana, with the news she has been left an inheritance by a distant relative, the terms of which he will only discuss in person. Destitute and alone, with nothing left to lose, Zo heads to Divinity and discovers she is the sole beneficiary of a huge fortune and a monstrosity of a house that sits ominously at the peak of Watch Hill—but she must live in it, alone, for three years before the house, or the money, is hers.

Met with this irresistible opportunity to finally build a future for herself, Zo puts aside her misgivings about the foreboding Gothic mansion and the strange circumstances, and moves in, where she is quickly met by a red-eyed Stygian owl and an impossibly sexy Scottish groundskeeper.

Her new home is full of countless secrets and mystifying riddles, with doors that go nowhere, others that are impossible to open, and a turret into which there is no visible means of ingress. And the townspeople are odd�

What Zo doesn’t yet know is that her own roots lie in this very house and that in order to discover her true identity and awaken her dormant powers, she will have to face off against sinister forces she doesn’t quite comprehend—or risk being consumed by them.]]> 380 Karen Marie Moning 0063249200 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.20 2024 The House at Watch Hill (The Watch Hill Trilogy, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World]]> 213605261
In this six-week study, pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus's teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. The book will explore Jesus's message of repentance, the sermon on the mount, the parables, the I am sayings in John, and more. Jesus's message is not only life-changing, but world-changing. Join Adam Hamilton in studying The Message of Words That Changed the World.

Other components for the study include a leader guide, and teaching video are available.]]> 160 Adam Hamilton 1791034225 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.66 The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World
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]]> <![CDATA[Of Grave Concern (Ophelia Wylde Paranormal Mystery #1)]]> 19299730 USA Today bestselling author

In the Old West, legends die hard--and so do witnesses. But that won't stop psychic-turned-detective Ophelia Wylde from finding fresh graves, digging up clues, and catching wanted criminals--with a little help from the dead. . .

Dead Men Tell No Lies

The Civil War is over, and many a young widow has turned to spiritualism to contact their husbands on "the other side." But Ophelia Wylde won't be fooled twice. After wasting her money on a phoney psychic, she decides if she can't beat 'em, join 'em. She leaves New Orleans and heads West, selling her services as a spiritual medium who speaks to the dead. By the time she reaches Dodge City, business is booming. Except for a handsome but skeptical bounty hunter named Jack Calder, no one suspects Ophelia of running a con game--until an unfortunate "reading" of a girl who's still living exposes her to a townfull of angry customers. As punishment, the mob drags Ophelia to Boot Hill and buries her alive in a fresh grave overnight. That's when the dead start speaking. To her. For real. And for dead people, they've got lots to say. . .

"An entertaining romp with quirky characters that would make Mark Twain proud. McCoy has a gift for capturing the Old West in all its colorful and outrageous glory. I couldn't put this imaginative page-turner down." --Margaret Coel, author of Buffalo Bill's Dead Now

"Tightly drawn characters, a vile villain. . .satisfying. . .a compelling read." --Publisher's Weekly on The Moon Pool

]]> 305 Max McCoy 0758281943 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.58 2013 Of Grave Concern (Ophelia Wylde Paranormal Mystery #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[What Vengeance Comes (John Decker Supernatural Thrillers Book 1)]]> 215050009 An impossible killer stalks the Bayou�

NYPD detective John Decker thinks his family’s dark past is behind him when he’s offered the job as town sheriff in his sleepy southern hometown. Happy for a change in scenery, and a quieter way of life, he accepts the position.

But when a pair of mutilated bodies are found in the woods just days before a massive storm is due to make landfall, the similarities dredge up the horrific memories of his mother’s unsolved murder almost thirty years ago. A murder that drove his father to madness and an early grave, and John to abandon his high school sweetheart and escape to New York.

The Medical Examiner insists that the killer cannot be human…but that’s ridiculous. There are no large predators in the area. The men were clearly targeted by someone…or something.

As the skies darken and the weather worsens, more bodies pile up.

But what is the connection? He must find out who—or what—is behind these attacks. Because if he doesn’t, the next victim might, once again, be someone he loves�

Part mystery, part supernatural thriller, you won’t want to stop reading until the very end.

If you are a fan of James Rollins, Douglas Preston, or Lincoln Child, you will love the John Decker series.

What Readers Are Saying

★★★★� "The plot was amazing. Perfect mix of mystery, suspense, and romance with a bit of supernatural." - Amazon review

★★★★� “I highly recommend this book to anyone who would like a little supernatural in their crime story.� � Amazon review

★★★★� "An exciting and fast-paced read! In the best traditions of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Bentley Little, et al, Anthony M Strong has delivered a rollicking read where alongside a well-told, thrilling story, you get fine characterization that makes you care about the people populating this tale! I would heartily recommend it - I am looking forward to reading more of his work." � F Dalgleish, Amazon review

★★★★� "Well-written, more literate than most books in this genre. A spooky atmosphere, a bit of horror laced with mystery, and decently developed characters make this book worth the read. I've already ordered the sequels. Those who enjoy the creepy paranormal should keep an eye on this author; nothing "cozy" about his style!" � Amazon review

★★★★� “It has everything you need in a good supernatural story; action, romance, mystery, suspense, and a little comedy to break up the feeling of dread that this book successfully delivered!� � Amazon review

★★★★� “This entire series is a joy to read. Well written. Interesting storylines. Characters increasingly developed with each new book. Highly, highly recommended.� � Amazon review

★★★★� "This was an amazing book, it had something of everything. Romance, suspense, and horror. I loved that the book was written from quite a few people's perspectives as you got to follow the story a lot better. I could not put it down and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good, but easy read. It flowed beautifully and kept me up till the late hours of the night. I'm just sad it is done, but can't wait for number two." � Corine, ŷ Review]]> 348 Anthony M. Strong Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.14 2015 What Vengeance Comes (John Decker Supernatural Thrillers Book 1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Aunt Dimity's Death (An Aunt Dimity Mystery, #1)]]> 13279943 The debut that kicked off twenty-two books (and counting...) of the bestselling, beloved Aunt Dimity series.Watch out for Nancy Atherton's latest,Aunt Dimity and the King's Ransom, coming inJuly2018from Viking!Lori Shepherd thought Aunt Dimity was just a character in a bedtime story......Until the Dickensian law firm of Willis & Willis summons her to a reading of the woman's will. Down-on-her-luck Lori learns she's about to inherit a siazable estate--if she can discover the secret hidden in a treasure trove of letters in Dimity's English country cottage. What begins as a fairy tale becomes a mystery--and a ghost story--in an improbably cozy setting, as Aunt Dimity's indominable spirit leads Lori on an otherworldly quest to discover how, in this life, true love can conquer all.]]> 196 Nancy Atherton 1101549513 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.25 1992 Aunt Dimity's Death (An Aunt Dimity Mystery, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[His Wicked Charm (The Mad Morelands, #6)]]> 35825902 She’s too prim

Lilah Holcutt dislikes Constantine Moreland from the moment she meets him. He may be handsome, but he’s frivolous, rash, impulsive and, worst of all, a flirt. Now that Con’s twin brother has married Lilah’s best friend, she’s seeing way more of Con than she’d like. And when Con’s sisters are inexplicably kidnapped, Lilah’s own curiosity and stubbornness get the better of her, and she finds herself swept into Con’s investigation.

He’s indifferent to propriety

Con knows that Lilah hates him—he just wishes she weren’t so devastatingly beautiful, that he weren’t so attracted to her. Especially since they’re working closely together to solve the kidnapping, an adventure that leads them to Lilah’s peculiar childhood home, Barrow House, which sits atop an ancient fen and features an eerie maze on its grounds.

They’ll have to join together to conquer a sinister force

The more Con and Lilah uncover, the more they’re convinced that the answers lie buried deep within Barrow House—answers to a mystery darker than either of them could ever have realized.]]> 430 Candace Camp 1488023409 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.20 2018 His Wicked Charm (The Mad Morelands, #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder at the Crown and Anchor (Cleopatra Fox, #6)]]> 63049069
When a former guest of the hotel is found dead in a dockside tavern, the police rule it suicide. After all, some say his negligence caused one of his company’s ships to go down in a storm, along with all its cargo and several members of the crew. The guilt would be too much for many. But when evidence of murder is uncovered, Cleo feels compelled to bring the killer to justice.

With Harry Armitage on a separate case that involves many of the same suspects, their paths cross and sparks fly. And there are more suspects emerging every day. With a victim whose past was shrouded in mystery, who was a bully to some and a brilliant businessman to others, it’s difficult to separate fact from fiction.

As Cleo and Harry peel back the layers of lies, one fact is undeniable—a man’s past follows him to the grave, something Harry knows all too well.]]> 236 C.J. Archer 1922554375 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.15 2023 Murder at the Crown and Anchor (Cleopatra Fox, #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[Secrets of the Lost Ledgers (The Glass Library #5)]]> 205303793 An invisible message from a dead man resurrects a decades-old mystery.

With her sharpened magical senses, Sylvia recognizes invisible writing while cataloging an obscure book for the library. She’s shocked to discover the message, written many years earlier, pleaded for help. She’s even more shocked to discover the author of the message was married to a paper magician. Could there be a connection to Sylvia’s father?

With a magical mystery on her hands, Sylvia engages the help of Gabe Glass, and together they follow the clues to the location of two hidden ledgers that implicate a very dangerous individual in an illegal bookmaking scheme. Although not named, Gabe is convinced he knows who the bookmaker is, and sets out to prove it.

The investigation draws them into the shady underbelly of the horseracing industry and uncovers a link to Gabe’s parents that takes everyone by surprise. As they unravel the mystery’s tangled threads, unexpected twists and turns lead them to the truth.

But the greatest twist of all is the danger no one saw coming.]]> 285 C.J. Archer 1922554901 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.16 2024 Secrets of the Lost Ledgers (The Glass Library #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Temple of Forgotten Secrets (After the Rift, #4)]]> 49284464
Josie and the captain investigate the cause of the blaze, but powerful enemies try to stop them. As the dangers grow more intense, so do the feelings between Josie and the captain.

With nobles circling and plotting, new arrivals in the village cause a stir, for they recognize one of the servants. Those who've lost their memories are suddenly more hopeful of learning about their pasts, but this new discovery only throws up more questions than answers. Answers the captain will do anything to discover.]]> 270 C.J. Archer Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.15 The Temple of Forgotten Secrets (After the Rift, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Echo of Broken Dreams (After the Rift, #2)]]> 41838698
With unrest in the village, and servants growing impatient for answers, an undercurrent of danger pervades the air. But the most dangerous man of all may prove to be the king himself, because every clue points to him knowing more than he lets on.

As tensions both in and out of the glittering Glancian court rise, the heat between the captain and Josie is a distraction. But is it a welcome one?]]> 250 C.J. Archer Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.10 2018 The Echo of Broken Dreams (After the Rift, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Palace of Lost Memories (After the Rift, #1)]]> 40803509
The king's magnificent palace was built in a matter of weeks. No one saw the builders, no villagers are allowed beyond the gilded gate, and only one servant has ever left. The haunted look in her eyes as she was recaptured by the palace guards is something Josie, daughter of the village doctor, has never forgotten.

For Josie, the palace is a mystery that grows more intriguing after she meets the captain of the guards, a man known only as Hammer, as mysterious and captivating as the palace itself. Whispers of magic fuel Josie's desire to uncover the truth, but an ordinary girl like her can only dream of ever being invited inside.

When the king decides to take a wife from among the eligible daughters of the noble families, the palace gates are finally thrown open and the kingdom's elite pour in. In a court where old rivalries and new jealousies collide, the king's favorite is poisoned and the doctor is summoned. As her father's assistant, Josie finally sees inside the lavish walls, but she soon learns the palace won't surrender its secrets easily, for not a single resident, from the lowest servant to the king himself, has a memory from before the palace existed.

In the search for the truth, Josie is drawn deeper into danger, and the answers she seeks might shake the very foundations of the kingdom.]]> 262 C.J. Archer Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.02 2018 The Palace of Lost Memories (After the Rift, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Dead Letter Delivery (Glass Library, #4)]]> 195265525
A road trip with Gabe and her friends leads Sylvia to discover more about her mother’s veiled past yet throws up several questions, too. The stack of unopened letters addressed to her family will hopefully provide answers. As she delves into the contents, a startling revelation the letters allude to a clandestine union between two magician families, hinting at the elusive identity of Sylvia’s father.

Full of hope, she embarks on a quest to find the author of the letters, only to discover an artless youth who vanished decades ago, a dead man with the wrong name, and a hospital for former soldiers that connects them. The further Sylvia and Gabe delve into these mysteries, the more lies they expose, including long-buried secrets that certain individuals will stop at nothing to protect.

When danger strikes, Sylvia wonders if finding answers is worth the risk.]]> 279 C.J. Archer 1922554766 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.09 2024 The Dead Letter Delivery (Glass Library, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Untitled Books (Glass Library, #3)]]> 86519502 A curated collection of magic…and murder.

When a set of bound manuscripts written on magician-made paper is brought to the Glass Library, Sylvia and the professor send the owner away. After all, the library collects books about magic, not containing it.

But the murder of the bookbinder who bound them sees the books returned to the library, along with Gabe in his role as consultant for Scotland Yard. When his investigation uncovers a link to Sylvia’s past, they’re even more determined to find the murderer. But they’re not the only ones searching for answers. Someone has gone to great lengths to find the truth behind the binding of the books.

The hunt for the killer leads them to dark corners of London and unscrupulous players with much to gain by owning the collection. It also leads to the discovery of long-buried secrets, and staggering revelations that shed light on Sylvia’s past.]]> 282 C.J. Archer 192255443X Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.11 2023 The Untitled Books (Glass Library, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dirty Thirty (Stephanie Plum #30)]]> 108517348 _______________
Stephanie Plum, Trenton’s hardest working, most underappreciated bounty hunter, is offered a freelance assignment that seems simple enough. Local jeweler Martin Rabner wants her to locate his former security guard, Andy Manley (a.k.a. Nutsy), who he is convinced stole a fortune in diamonds out of his safe. Stephanie is also looking for another troubled man, Duncan Dugan, a fugitive from justice arrested for robbing the same jewelry store on the same day.

With her boyfriend Morelli away in Miami on police business, Stephanie is taking care of Bob, Morelli’s giant orange dog who will devour anything, from Stephanie’s stray donuts to the upholstery in her car. Morelli’s absence also means the inscrutable, irresistible security expert Ranger is front and center in Stephanie’s life when things inevitably go sideways. And he seems determined to stay there.

To complicate matters, her best friend Lula is convinced she is being stalked by a mythological demon hell-bent on relieving her of her wardrobe. An overnight stakeout with Stephanie’s mother and Grandma Mazur reveals three generations of women with nerves of steel and driving skills worthy of NASCAR champions.

As the body count rises and witnesses start to disappear, it won’t be easy for Stephanie to keep herself clean when everyone else is playing dirty. It’s a good thing Stephanie isn’t afraid of getting a little dirty, too.]]> 332 Janet Evanovich Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.51 2023 Dirty Thirty (Stephanie Plum #30)
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]]> Miss Frazer's Adventure 29971000 Dear Reader,

Long before I wrote my sexy paranormal romances, I wrote traditional Regency romances as Debbie Raleigh. Now I’m thrilled to have them made available once more, as fresh and adventurous as ever�

To avoid the taint of her mother’s scandalous reputation, Miss Kate Frazer stifles her naturally high spirits to become a model of propriety. But when she is rewarded with a suitor who cares only for her dowry—and leaves her waiting at the altar on her wedding day—Kate determines that she will live as she chooses. Her first adventure will be a trip to London under an assumed name to enjoy the city’s delights. And woe to anyone who stands in her way—particularly her fiancé�

Lucius Calfield wasn’t looking forward to wedlock with the tediously suitable Kate Frazer. Still, he is chagrined when a violent storm makes him late for the ceremony. But embarrassment turns to astonishment when he finds that his fiancée has vanished entirely! And that is the least of the surprises his unaccountably changed—and unexpectedly irresistible bride—has in store�


I’ve fallen in love with these timeless books all over again, and believe that you will too.

Alexandra Ivy]]> 147 Debbie Raleigh 1601838522 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.71 2005 Miss Frazer's Adventure
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]]> The Murder at Sissingham Hall 39691450 260 Clara Benson Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.71 2013 The Murder at Sissingham Hall
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]]> <![CDATA[The MacKinnon's Bride (The Highland Brides, #1)]]> 44443614 356 Tanya Anne Crosby 1947204025 Kanda 3 currently-reading 4.17 1996 The MacKinnon's Bride (The Highland Brides, #1)
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average rating: 4.17
book published: 1996
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[The Masque of the Black Tulip (Pink Carnation, #2)]]> 6441949 The Barnes & Noble Review
In this sequel to her delightful debut novel, The Secret History of the Pink Carnation, Lauren Willig brings all the exuberance of a swashbuckler movie to the page -- action, romance, intrigue, swordplay, and history.

As modern-day graduate student Eloise Kelly goes through the Selwick archive, she uncovers the story of Lady Henrietta Selwick, who ultimate unmasks the identity of the Black Tulip, France's deadliest spy circa 1803. Henrietta had been angling to become involved in the war effort against Napoleon ever since her brother's exploits as the Purple Gentian; her cousin Jane spied most productively as the Pink Carnation. This left both Henrietta and Miles Dorrington, her brother's best friend, at home, on the shelf, and dying for action. How Henrietta deciphers secret messages and how she and Miles track down the notorious spy, all the while falling in love, makes for a wonderful romp through history. Ginger Curwen]]> 415 Lauren Willig 1101210818 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.96 2005 The Masque of the Black Tulip (Pink Carnation, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Secret History of the Pink Carnation (Pink Carnation, #1)]]> 6580603
But her greatest conquest is to reveal the most elusive spy of them all, the dashing Pink Carnation. As she does, she discovers something for the history books-a living, breathing hero all her very own...]]> 452 Lauren Willig 1101210540 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.70 2004 The Secret History of the Pink Carnation (Pink Carnation, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Betrayal of the Blood Lily (Pink Carnation, #6)]]> 8253156 A New York Times extended list bestseller in hardcover-the sensational sixth book in the national bestselling Pink Carnation series.

Whisked away to nineteenth-century India, Penelope Deveraux plunges into the court intrigues of the Nizam of Hyderabad, where no one is quite what they seem. New to this strange and exotic country- where a dangerous spy called the Marigold leaves venomous cobras as his calling card-she can trust only one Captain Alex Reid.

With danger looming from local warlords, treacherous court officials, and French spies, Alex and Penelope may be all that stand in the way of a plot designed to rock the very foundations of the British Empire...]]> 514 Lauren Willig 1101163224 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.93 2009 The Betrayal of the Blood Lily (Pink Carnation, #6)
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]]> The Convenient Marriage 8270023 322 Georgette Heyer Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.92 1934 The Convenient Marriage
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]]> <![CDATA[Once a Soldier (Rogues Redeemed, #1)]]> 27309420 Rogues Redeemed

As heir to a title and great wealth, Will Masterson should have stayed home and tended his responsibilities. Instead he went to war. Now, after perilous years fighting the French, he intends his current mission to be his last. But all his plans are forgotten when he arrives in the small mountain stronghold of San Gabriel and meets her.

Knowing herself to be too tall, strong, and unconventional to appeal to a man, Athena Markham has always gloried in her independence. But for the first time in her life, she finds a man who might be her match.

Two of a kind, too brave for their own good, Athena and Will vow to do whatever it takes to vanquish San Gabriel's enemies. For neither will back down from death, and only together can they find happiness and a love deeper than any they'd dared imagine...]]> 240 Mary Jo Putney 1420140930 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.20 2016 Once a Soldier (Rogues Redeemed, #1)
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]]> The Last Dollar Princess 61258503
Reared away from the social whirl of Gilded Age New York, India would prefer a life of philanthropy in her native Appalachia, but Mother and Grandmama have far grander plans. They believe Mrs. Astor's old 400 are ready to overlook the past and that an advantageous marriage will cement their place in society once more. In fact, they have already selected the prospective bridegroom. The only problem? No one consulted India.]]> 335 Linda Bennett Pennell Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.14 2022 The Last Dollar Princess
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]]> <![CDATA[Do It Afraid: Embracing Courage in the Face of Fear]]> 53603986 Recognize, confront, and conquer the fears holding you back from living boldly and freely with renowned Bible teacher and New York Times bestselling author, Joyce Meyer.Fear is the devil's favorite tool in the toolbox of schemes he uses to destroy God's good plan for you. He uses it to hold you back and prevent progress in your relationships, career, and more.In Do It Afraid, Joyce Meyer explains that fear is everywhere and affects everyone. It rules many people, but it doesn't have to rule you any longer. She will teach you how fear and recognize how it works in your life.Confront those fears that are holding you back.Change your mindset for lasting freedom from some of the most common fears people face.Remember, courage isn't the absence of fear; it is learning how to move forward in the presence of fear. Courageous people do what they believe in their hearts they should do, no matter how they feel or what doubts fill their minds. When you take ownership of your problems and open your heart to God, He will help bring light into darkness so that you can be free.]]> 289 Joyce Meyer 1546026339 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.55 Do It Afraid: Embracing Courage in the Face of Fear
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]]> <![CDATA[Saving Shadow (The Beckett Files #1)]]> 56881988
Lord Sinclair was perfectly content being the second son of a marquess, but when his brother is murdered, he is thrust into a position he has not been prepared for and does not desire. As an agent for the Crown, he is expected to retire now that he is the heir, but he’s been granted special permission for one more mission... to obtain justice for his murdered brother.

Used to keeping secrets, Lady Eliza and Lord Sinclair must learn to open up to each other when they are assigned as partners to bring down the same ruthless man and his brutal empire of abduction and slavery. As Eliza’s tainted past becomes too much for her to bear alone, can she learn to trust her new partner with her secrets, her life, and possibly her heart?]]> 296 Laura Beers Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.35 2021 Saving Shadow (The Beckett Files #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Raven Spell (Conspiracy of Magic, #1)]]> 58456216 In Victorian England a witch and a detective are on the hunt for a serial killer in an enthralling novel of magic and murder.

After a nearly fatal blow to the skull, traumatized private detective Ian Cameron is found dazed and confused on a muddy riverbank in Victorian London. Among his effects: a bloodstained business card bearing the name of a master wizard and a curious pocket watch that doesn’t seem to tell time. To retrieve his lost memories, Ian demands answers from Edwina and Mary Blackwood, sister witches with a murky past. But as their secret is slowly unveiled, a dangerous mystery emerges on the darkened streets of London.

To help piece together Ian’s lost time, he and Edwina embark on a journey that will take them from the river foreshore to an East End music hall, and on to a safe house for witches in need of sanctuary from angry mortals. The clues they find suggest a link between a series of gruesome murders, a missing person’s case, and a dreadful suspicion that threatens to tear apart the bonds of sisterhood. As the investigation deepens, could Ian and Edwina be the next to die?]]> 267 Luanne G. Smith 1542033926 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.06 2022 The Raven Spell (Conspiracy of Magic, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Widow and the Highlander (Tales from the Highlands, #1)]]> 56310758 She needs to be protected. He'll take on the job...for a price.

Christina MacKinnon is secretly relieved to be a widow. She is equally desperate to distance herself from the clan of her dead husband, but as the heir to his estate—one she needs in order to support her siblings—she must first stave off both the advances and threats of the man next in line to inherit. It seems the only person she can turn to is a nearby stranger who seems inclined to help her. But he has a request...

Freshly returned from the war, Lachlan Kincaid has one aim: to see justice served to the MacKinnons for betraying his family years ago and depriving him of his inheritance. While biding his time at a nearby inn, he discovers the death of the MacKinnon laird—whose widow has inherited everything. The way to accomplish his goal is becoming more evident, but the path is murkier than he could have foreseen.

As Christina’s and Lachlan’s lives intersect, it becomes clear that their separate aims may well only be achievable if they join forces. But to do so is to court more danger, and it requires a sacrifice Christina isn’t sure she’s prepared to make.

]]> 300 Martha Keyes Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.13 2021 The Widow and the Highlander (Tales from the Highlands, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder on Board (Miss Underhay #10)]]> 61264258
Kitty Underhay hopes for plain sailing as she caters a 21st birthday party for the Chief Constable’s daughter aboard a luxury paddle steamer. So her heart sinks when she learns that the man her fiancé Matthew has been tailing on orders from Whitehall, Gunther Freiburg, is aboard. And she’s even more horrified when she steps below deck to discover Gunther, dead in the engine room. One of the Chief Constable’s party must be responsible for his demise, but who, and why?

And the evening is on course for further disaster. As the lights go out around the candlelit cake, a terrible scream rings out over the merry hubbub. A priceless diamond necklace has been snatched from around the birthday girl’s neck� Something fishy is going on, but is this the work of the same sailing assassin, or is it a red herring?

With the local inspector in deep water having to investigate his own boss, Kitty and Matt dive in to help. But when Kitty’s eavesdropping puts her in mortal danger, will everything turn out shipshape, or will it be her turn to go swimming with the fishes�?]]> 250 Helena Dixon 1803143029 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.35 2022 Murder on Board (Miss Underhay #10)
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]]> <![CDATA[Boss Up!: This Ain’t Your Mama’s Business Book]]> 43522436 Stay-at-home mom turned multimillion-dollar-producing business owner Lindsay Teague Moreno doesn't just have a passion for entrepreneurship. She has a deep passion for helping women of all walks of life gain the confidence and skills to tap into their ambition and achieve success in their own business endeavors.

In Boss Up! Lindsay helps women gain the confidence to know that having ambition doesn't make them bad mothers or wives. That it's okay to have a desire for something more than endless sippy cups, clean-ups, Band-Aids, and groundings. That no matter their education or experience levels, women can tap into their passions and create businesses that give them increased flexibility, fulfillment, and financial security.

And Lindsay doesn't just do this through commiserating but, instead, through giving women the tools for change. Using the lessons she learned on her own path to success, Lindsay shares real, solid business principles in four distinct sections that readers will encounter on the journey to defining the brand of you, learning to use the un-sales tactic, building on authenticity, and understanding the truth about hard work.

Boss Up! will help women put businesses on the map and ideas they've previously only dreamed about into the marketplace. It will help them overcome their fears and guilt to find a fulfillment that changes them and their families for the better. And it will help them break free of the hard and boring and allow them to have fun along the way.]]> 255 Lindsay Teague Moreno 0785224432 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.16 2019 Boss Up!: This Ain’t Your Mama’s Business Book
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]]> <![CDATA[Dealing with the Duchess (Mayfair, #1)]]> 44901464 Second Edition!
This book has been revised, rewritten and reedited!

The Duchess of Bentley is just out of mourning. As a widow, she has certain freedoms other women do not. But she has neither the time nor inclination to look for a dalliance. She's much too busy overseeing the very special properties left to her by the late duke—including the elite gaming hell known as Dante's Inferno. Until another nobleman returns to London and reminds her that she is still a young, passionate woman.

The Duke of Evermont has returned from his sugar plantations in the Caribbean. His life is full running his estates and seeing to his investments. The last thing he's searching for is a wife. That is, until he sees Eleanor again, and other society beauties fade in comparison. The last time he saw her, Eleanor was walking down the aisle to another man. This time, Evermont is determined not to let the beautiful and vibrant lady slip through his hands.

Fortunately for him, the duchess turns to him for help—and he's more than willing to sweep her under his ducal cloak of protection. Whether his assistance is required in shielding her from members of society foolish enough to gamble away their fortunes, or from the heartless schemes of her own father—Evermont will do what it takes to show her their future together is a sure thing.]]> 298 J.R. Salisbury Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.88 2016 Dealing with the Duchess (Mayfair, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Librarian of Crooked Lane (Glass Library, #1)]]> 60054210
Librarian Sylvia Ashe knows nothing about her past, having grown up without a father and a mother who refused to discuss him. When she stumbles upon a diary that suggests she’s descended from magicians, she’s skeptical. After all, magicians are special, and she’s just an ordinary girl who loves books. She seeks the truth from a member of the most prominent family of magicians, but she quickly learns that finding the truth won’t be easy, especially when he turns out to be as artless as her, and more compelling and dangerous than books.

War hero Gabe is gifted with wealth, a loving family, and an incredible amount of luck that saw him survive four harrowing years of a brutal war without injury. But not all injuries are visible. Burying himself in his work as a consultant for Scotland Yard, Gabe is going through the motions as he investigates the theft of a magician-made painting. But his life changes when he unwittingly gets Sylvia dismissed from her job and places her in danger.

After securing her new employment in a library housing the world’s greatest collection of books about magic, Gabe and Sylvia’s lives become intwined as they work together to find both the painting and the truth about Sylvia’s past before powerful people can stop them.

But sometimes the past is better left buried…]]> 284 C.J. Archer 1922554200 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.84 2022 The Librarian of Crooked Lane (Glass Library, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Five Means of Grace: Experience God's Love the Wesleyan Way]]> 36265852 John Wesley gave the Methodist movement (and all Christians in general) a discipleship pathway to follow. Wesley began with Three Simple Rules (or “General Rules�), and followed this instruction a year later with the Five Marks of a Methodist (or “Character of a Methodist�). Wesley observed the need for continuous renewal of relationships with God and others, so he established a recurring annual process for God’s people to make One Faithful Promise: The Wesleyan Covenant for Renewal. The study by Heath turns to the practices at the center of Wesley’s understanding of spiritual growth: the means of grace.



This book/study guides readers through the five means of grace that John Wesley called “instituted,� meaning these are spiritual practices in which Jesus himself participated and which he encouraged his followers to do. One of the beautiful aspects of Wesley’s theology is that spiritual practices are seamlessly integrated with practices of loving our neighbors well. This is why Wesley said there is no holiness but social holiness. A life of genuine prayer inevitably leads to a life of hospitality, mercy, and justice.



Through this book/study participants will consider how each of the five means of grace help us as communities of faith to pray more deeply and live more missionally as followers of Jesus Christ. These means are the ordinary channels that God uses to draw us into a fruitful relationship. These five means or channels are:



1. Prayer

2. Searching Scripture

3. Receiving the Lord’s Supper

4. Fasting

5. Conferencing (communion, fellowship)


"Surely John Wesley wanted his teachings to be presented in clear and understandable ways. Elaine Heath’s teaching on the Five Means of Grace
are simple and engaging with deep truths. Your group will love it!" -
Jennifer Cowart (Executive pastor at Harvest Church, a United Methodist
congregation in Warner Robins, GA, near Macon. She co-preaches and
directs Discipleship and Emerging Ministries at Harvest UMC.)


"Elaine
Heath is one of the church’s great teachers and prophets. With engaging
stories and clear understanding of Scripture she invites us to
experience God’s love through ancient practices that we desperately
need. I will be using Five Means of Grace with my congregation
as an invitation for those seeking a deeper pathway into discipleship."
- Rev. Jacob Armstrong, Providence United Methodist Church, Mount
Juliet TN.


"Methodists are followers of Jesus who are guided by a “rule of
life�, a set of common spiritual practices that put us in a place where
we are more likely to experience God’s transforming grace. This brief
volume is deceptively filled with guidance for those who would allow the
Holy Spirit to guide them. I am grateful to Elaine Heath, who
continues to lead us again to the ordinary channels where the streams of
mercy, justice and righteousness flow.� - Ken Carter, Resident Bishop,
Florida Area, The United Methodist Church and co-author, Fresh Expressions: A New Kind of Methodist Church for People Not in Church



]]> 80 Elaine A. Heath 1501835653 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.52 Five Means of Grace: Experience God's Love the Wesleyan Way
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]]> <![CDATA[Witch Is When It All Began (A Witch P.I. Mystery, #1)]]> 25987394 When the going gets tough...

Private investigator, Jill Gooder, has been hired to find a serial killer because, as usual, the police can't buy a clue. Jill, the not so proud owner of a crazy, one-eyed cat, probably can't expect too much help from her PA/Secretary, Mrs V, who spends all day knitting.

And just in case all of that wasn't bad enough, Jill's just about to discover she's a witch.

...break out the custard creams.]]> 212 Adele Abbott Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.91 2015 Witch Is When It All Began (A Witch P.I. Mystery, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Saving Persephone (The Haberdashers #4)]]> 25509136
Robert Bittlesworth has worked tirelessly in the Home Office for years, managing intelligence in the war against Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna. He also executed a plan to have his father exiled. Now that plan backfires when one of his father’s cronies kidnaps the Haberdashers� and the first woman he has ever truly cared about.

Imogen Grant of Boston has traveled the world with her mother’s shipping company. She considers herself an exceptional judge of character, but she has never met anyone like Robert Bittlesworth. He is either the very best or the very worst man of her acquaintance. Can she decide which before she loses her heart?]]> 279 Sue London Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.16 2015 Saving Persephone (The Haberdashers #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Fates For Apate (The Haberdashers, #3)]]> 20606364 She was sent to the Congress of Vienna with one simple mission. Observe and report on the Prussian delegation. What she hadn't expected was someone in the delegation observing her.

Georgiana "George" Lockhart grew up as a Haberdasher, one of the girls trained by Robert Bittlesworth to be both armed and dangerous. She has her first assignment through the Foreign Office and needs to distract and use a man she assumes is an opposing agent.

Casimir Rokiczana would do anything for his people. The Congress of Vienna seemed poised to tear his homeland apart and he is working frantically to find a voice with each of the Four Great Powers. In his experience men are often swayed by the opinions of their wives, but the English beauty he has chosen to woo to his cause seems to have more on her mind than a liaison.
]]> 315 Sue London Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.96 2014 Fates For Apate (The Haberdashers, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Who Wants to Marry a Duke (Duke Dynasty #3)]]> 50243103 Stepsiblings in search of the truth about their mother's succession of beloved husbands—and their own surprising identities as eligible young nobles—are the endearing stars of this dazzling series from New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries...

A past kiss with adorably bookish Miss Olivia Norley should be barely a memory for Marlowe Drake, the Duke of Thornstock. After all, there are countless debutantes for a handsome rakehell to charm beyond a young lady whose singular passion is chemistry—of the laboratory type. But Thorn has not forgotten—or forgiven—the shocking blackmail scheme sparked by that single kiss, or the damage caused to both their names. Now Thorn's half-brother, Grey, has hired the brilliant Miss Norley for her scientific expertise in solving a troubling family mystery. And the once-burned Thorn, suspicious of her true motives, vows to follow her every move...

For Olivia, determining whether arsenic poisoning killed Grey's father is the pioneering experiment that could make her career—and Thorn's constant presence is merely a distraction. But someone has explosive plans to derail her search. Soon the most unexpected discovery is the caring nature of the reputed scoundrel beside her—and the electricity it ignites between them...]]> 211 Sabrina Jeffries 1420148613 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.97 2020 Who Wants to Marry a Duke (Duke Dynasty #3)
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]]> A Splendid Ruin 55373408
The eve of destruction. After her mother’s death, penniless May Kimble lives a lonely life until an aunt she didn’t know existed summons her to San Francisco. There she’s welcomed into the wealthy Sullivan family and their social circle.

Initially overwhelmed by the opulence of her new life, May soon senses that dark mysteries lurk in the shadows of the Sullivan mansion. Her glamorous cousin often disappears in the night. Her aunt wanders about in a laudanum fog. And a maid keeps hinting that May is in danger. Trapped by betrayal, madness, and murder, May stands to lose everything, including her freedom, at the hands of those she trusts most.

Then, on an early April morning, San Francisco comes tumbling down. Out of the smoldering ruins, May embarks on a harrowing road to reclaim what is hers. This tragic twist of fate, along with the help of an intrepid and charismatic journalist, puts vengeance within May’s reach. But will she take it?]]> 347 Megan Chance 154202238X Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.15 2021 A Splendid Ruin
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]]> <![CDATA[Queen of the Shining Sea (Blade and Rose #4)]]> 40213800
But Magehold does not accept defeat—and when it strikes back, Emaurria will suffer the consequences...]]> 757 Miranda Honfleur 0999485482 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.52 2018 Queen of the Shining Sea (Blade and Rose #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Blade & Rose (Blade and Rose, #1)]]> 36505619 She trusted him once.
He betrayed her twice.
A third time could bring an entire kingdom to its knees�

Stuck in a betrothal to a cruel werewolf fiancé, Rielle works for the Divinity of Magic, the one thing keeping her from his claws. And the head of the Divinity knows it, giving her every mission no one else wants and few can handle. When an enemy of the Divinity invades their walls, someone needs to frogmarch him home, with no detours. No mage would ever want to handle a magic-nullifying knight� So, of course Rielle is assigned to do it.

The way to their destination is rife with danger—a civil war is brewing, and tangled somewhere in it is Rielle’s best friend, Olivia. When whispers reveal mercenaries have killed the king, taken the capital, and that no one is coming to help, Rielle can’t leave Olivia in peril. But as infamous mages and deadly assassins hunt her holy knight charge, she can’t leave him unprotected either—especially as she finds herself falling for his strength, his passion, and his uncompromising goodness...

Her past returns to haunt them, her werewolf fiancé stalks their steps, and an ancient evil is gathering, yet the restraints forbidding their love strain and snap one by one. Can they overcome the war in their way, or will trusting a two-faced ally tear them apart, and leave Olivia and an entire besieged kingdom to fray at the ends...?

Readers who loved A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash will cheer on this heroine who never gives up, in the first book of a heart-wrenching romantic epic fantasy series.

Welcome to a medieval world sensual and dark, full of magic and greed, love and blades, where factions vie for influence and there are no easy choices...]]> 682 Miranda Honfleur 0999485407 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.04 2017 Blade & Rose (Blade and Rose, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[His Lady Deceived (Deceived #2)]]> 49390818
Alfred Wickham is not happy. His matchmaking mother fancies an alliance between him and some well-bred young miss he’s to meet at the Radcliffs�. The last thing Alfred wants is to tie himself down in matrimony--and, besides, he’s never been attracted to well-bred ladies. He’ll show them! He enlists his best friend, Lord Pottinger, to intervene. Potts is to inform the miss of Alfred’s wicked ways: his gaming, his recklessness, and his (feigned) understanding with an actress. Once Potts has succeeded in poisoning Lady Sarah against his friend, Alfred realizes he’s made a most dreadful mistake . . .]]> 112 Cheryl Bolen 1950000133 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.97 His Lady Deceived (Deceived #2)
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]]> A Duke Deceived (Deceived #1) 50905010
The unexpected and overwhelming proposal of marriage by Richard Moncrief, the Duke of Radcliff, was a dream come true to dowryless Bonny Barbara Allan—and her worst nightmare. For her reticent husband spoke endlessly of her beauty, yet never of her his love. And her clandestine visits to help her cousin weren’t easing matters at all . . .

His obsession with the fair Bonny Barbara allan was ruining the Duke of Radcliff’s heretofore orderly life. But how could he trust his new bride—and vow undying love—when she was secretly meeting another man?]]> 345 Cheryl Bolen 1950000125 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.24 1998 A Duke Deceived (Deceived #1)
author: Cheryl Bolen
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]]> <![CDATA[The Mystic Cove Boxed Set #1-4]]> 27862013
The boxed set of the first four books in the Mystic Cove Series.

Includes:
Wild Irish Heart
Wild Irish Eyes
Wild Irish Soul
Wild Irish Rebel

Other books in the series:
Wild Irish Roots: Prequel Novella
Wild Irish Roots: Margaret & Sean
Wild Irish Witch - January 2016

Wild Irish Heart
It is time�

An ancient book, a power untouched, and a heart unloved lead Keelin O'Brien from her graduate studies in Boston to a small village on the coast of Southern Ireland. Determined to unearth the secrets lying hidden in the enchanted waters of the cove, Keelin has little time for a surly Irishman who infuriates her during the day and haunts her fantasies at night.

Inexplicably drawn to the woman who has stepped from his dreams and into his world, Flynn fights a stubborn battle against his increasing attraction for Keelin. Forces unknown have better plans for the two.

Only the secrets of the cove can show Keelin who she really is, the beauty of her mysterious power, and a love that will break the bounds of what she knows.

Wild Irish Eyes
Oh, to stop the voices in her head.

Other people's voices, that is. As a pub owner with an extra special gift, all Cait Gallagher craves is a moment of silence. That, and to own the building her pub is housed in along with the heart of the building's landlord, Shane MacAuliffe. Though she is irresistibly drawn to Shane, her vulnerabilities cause her to put up a tough exterior. When the two butt heads, more than sparks fly, and Cait finds herself trembling on the precipice of love.

Shane has watched Cait for years. Stubborn, beautiful, and with a trim body that he is dying to get his hands on, Cait is it for him. And yet, she continues to infuriate him by walking away from his kiss. Every time. At his wits' end, Shane doesn't know what to do to make Cait his own.

Unapologetic and fiercely proud, Cait must conquer her insecurities and reveal her true self to Shane or face losing everything.

Wild Irish Soul

Love was never her strong suit.

Aislinn is used to living life on her terms. As an artist with an extra-sensory gift, she allows her moods, and those of the natural world, to inspire her paintings for her gallery set in small town Grace's Cove. Running her business as she pleases, Aislinn has danced around serious commitments her whole life.

When Dr. Baird Delaney moves his psychiatry practice to town and stops by her shop to pick up some prints for his office, Aislinn's world tilts. Irresistibly drawn to his presence, yet convinced that the uptight doctor is a poor match for her free-flowing artistic soul, Aislinn is torn. Both Aislinn and Baird will have to suspend their beliefs as they tumble headfirst into a messy, unrepentant love that challenges both to accept each other unequivocally.

Wild Irish Rebel

A loner at heart...

Morgan McKenzie has been on her own since she ran away from a nightmarish foster home at the age of sixteen. Afraid to put down roots again only to be hurt once more, Morgan prefers to be constantly on the move. Until she is inexplicably pulled to the small Irish town of Grace's Cove. Before she knows it, Morgan is settling in and forming relationships for the first time in her life. Determined to keep her walls up to protect both her heart and the touch of magick she carries, Morgan fights against her growing attraction for the town's golden boy, Patrick Kearney.

Patrick can't keep his eyes off of Morgan.]]> 754 Tricia O'Malley Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.54 2015 The Mystic Cove Boxed Set #1-4
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]]> <![CDATA[The MacKenzies (MacKenzies of Montana, #1-5)]]> 46133298 Dane's Return

Bad boy, Dane MacKenzie, is coming home to Surrender, Montana. It’s been ten years since he left the woman he loved behind to make a name for himself, and now he’s bound and determined to claim her once and for all.

Thomas's Vow

Cat Randolph is the best cat burglar in the world. But when a job goes wrong and she’s shot, it’s Doctor Thomas MacKenzie who comes to her rescue. Unfortunately, it’s a lot harder to keep secrets when you’re risking the life of someone you love.

Riley's Sanctuary

Riley MacKenzie is one of the world’s leading experts on Egyptian artifacts. But when Maggie Lawrence walks into his life with a priceless stolen artifact and bad guys on her trail, he has no choice but to whisk her away to the safety of Surrender, Montana.

Cooper's Promise

Claire Drexel has loved Cooper MacKenzie since she was fourteen years old. But being ten years older, he’s never seen her as anything more than a kid sister. So she decides to take matters into her own hands.

Grant's Christmas Wish

Grant MacKenzie is ready to settle down and start a family. The only problem is the one woman he’s interested in doesn’t seem to be ready for the long haul. But fate lends Grant a helping hand in getting exactly what he wants under his Christmas tree.

]]> 277 Liliana Hart Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.33 The MacKenzies (MacKenzies of Montana, #1-5)
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]]> Tao Te Ching 29524123 All Coterie Classics have been formatted for ereaders and devices and include a bonus link to the free audio book.

“Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.� � Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
Originally written in the 6th century B.C., the Tao Te Ching is an ageless compilation of ancient wisdom.

]]> 66 Lao Tzu 1681959062 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.09 -350 Tao Te Ching
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Queen’s Quest (The Children of the Gods, #32)]]> 52122165
Following a vague clue that Kalugal might be in New York, Kian sends a team headed by Yamanu to search for him.

As Mey and Yamanu’s paths cross, he offers her his help and protection, but will that be all?
]]> 442 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.53 Dark Queen’s Quest (The Children of the Gods, #32)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Survivor Echoes of Love (The Children of the Gods, #21)]]> 52121568 Wonder’s journey continues in Dark Survivor Echoes of Love.]]> 330 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.51 Dark Survivor Echoes of Love (The Children of the Gods, #21)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Survivor Awakened (The Children of the Gods, #20)]]> 52121550 Her memory loss must have been catastrophic because almost nothing was familiar. The language was foreign to her, with only a few words bearing some similarity to the language she thought in. Still, a full moon cycle had passed since her awakening, and little by little she was gaining basic understanding of it--only a few words and phrases, but she was learning more each day.
A week or so ago, a little girl on the street had tugged on her mother's sleeve and pointed at her. "Look, Mama, Wonder Woman!"
The mother smiled apologetically, saying something in the language these people spoke, then scurried away with the child looking behind her shoulder and grinning.
When it happened again with another child on the same day, it was settled.
Wonder Woman must have been the name of someone important in this strange world she had awoken to, and since both times it had been said with a smile it must have been a good one.
Wonder had a nice ring to it.
She just wished she knew what it meant.]]> 338 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.55 Dark Survivor Awakened (The Children of the Gods, #20)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Operative: The Dawn of Love (The Children of the Gods, #19)]]> 52121526 314 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.49 Dark Operative: The Dawn of Love (The Children of the Gods, #19)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Operative a Glimmer of Hope (The Children of the Gods, #18)]]> 52121507
Bridget is realistic and keeps her expectations low. Turner could never be the truelove mate she yearns for, but he is as good as she's going to get. Other than his emotional limitations, he's perfect in every way.

Turner's hard shell is starting to show cracks. He wants immortality, he wants to be part of the clan, and he wants Bridget, but he doesn't want to cause her pain.
His options are either abandon his quest for immortality and give Bridget his few remaining decades, or abandon Bridget by going for the transition and most likely dying. His rational mind dictates that he chooses the former, but his gut pulls him toward the latter. Which one is he going to trust?]]> 328 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.42 Dark Operative a Glimmer of Hope (The Children of the Gods, #18)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Operative: A Shadow of Death (The Children of the Gods, #17)]]> 52121490 When the decision is left to the clan’s physician, Turner makes plans to manipulate her by taking advantage of her interest in him.
Will Bridget fall for the cold, calculated operative? Or will Turner fall into his own trap?

The loneliness didn't bother Turner. He was entirely satisfied with his own company. Even sex wasn't a strong enough motivator to seek out partners other than the paid kind.

Dealing with people in any capacity other than professional was a strain. He wasn't a charmer who knew how to pick up women, and he didn't arm himself with the latest jokes and sports statistics to entertain company. The things he liked to talk about were as effective at prompting others' hasty departure as small talk was for him.

Bridget, however, was not only highly intelligent but one of the most alluring women he had ever encountered, maybe because she wasn't as transparent to him as most people were.

And she was hot.

As much as Turner liked to believe he was all brain and not susceptible to primal urges, apparently they were still there, lying dormant until the right woman triggered their resurgence.]]> 340 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.44 Dark Operative: A Shadow of Death (The Children of the Gods, #17)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Angel's Surrender (The Children of the Gods, #16)]]> 52121393 Get ready for the heart pounding conclusion to Brundar and Calypso’s story.

Oh God, Shawn was dead.

Callie still couldn't wrap her head around it, nor could she summon even a smidgen of sorrow or regret. After all, she had some memories with him that weren't horrible. She should've felt something. But there was nothing, not even shock. Not even horror at what had transpired over the last couple of hours.

Maybe it was a typical response for survivors--feeling euphoric for the simple reason that they were alive. Especially when that survival was nothing short of miraculous. �

Brundar's cold hand closed around hers, reminding her that they weren't out of the woods yet. Her injuries were superficial, and the most she had to worry about was some scarring. But, despite his and Anandur's reassurances, Brundar might never walk again.�

If he ended up crippled because of her, she would never forgive herself for getting him involved in her crap.

"Are you okay, sweetling? Are you in pain?" Brundar asked.

Her injuries were nothing compared to his, and yet he was concerned about her. God, she loved this man. The thing was, if she told him that, he would run off, or crawl away as was the case. Hey, maybe this was the perfect opportunity to spring it on him.]]> 351 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.54 Dark Angel's Surrender (The Children of the Gods, #16)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Angel’s Obsession (The Children of the Gods, #14)]]> 52121313 332 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.52 Dark Angel’s Obsession (The Children of the Gods, #14)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Guardian's Mate (The Children of the Gods, #13)]]> 52121190
Robert and Carol suffer the results of their breakup. Both are lonely, but while Robert has no shortage of willing partners, Carol is too busy training and running the coffee shop to search for her pleasure elsewhere.]]> 338 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.45 2017 Dark Guardian's Mate (The Children of the Gods, #13)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Guardian Craved (The Children of the Gods, #12)]]> 52121152 Jackson suspects that Tessa is his true love mate, but unless she can overcome her traumatic past, he might never find out.
Carol gets an offer she can't refuse—a chance to prove that there is more to her than meets the eye. Robert believes she's about to commit a deadly mistake, but when he tries to dissuade her, she asks him to leave. This time for good.]]> 332 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.47 2017 Dark Guardian Craved (The Children of the Gods, #12)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Warrior's Legacy (The Children of the Gods, #10)]]> 52121016 Carol and Robert are disillusioned with each other. They are not destined mates, and love is not on the horizon. When Robert's three months are up, he might be left with nothing to show for his sacrifice.
Lana contacts Anandur with disturbing news; the yacht and its human cargo are in Mexico. Kian must find a way to apprehend Alex and rescue the women on board without causing an international incident.
]]> 340 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.41 2017 Dark Warrior's Legacy (The Children of the Gods, #10)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Warrior's Destiny (The Children of the Gods, #9)]]> 52120984 Convinced that she is a Dormant, Andrew decides to go forward with his transition immediately after the rescue mission at the Doomers' HQ.
Fearing for his life, Nathalie pleads with him to reconsider. She'd rather spend the rest of her mortal days with Andrew than risk what they have for the fickle promise of immortality.
While the clan gets ready for battle, Carol gets help from an unlikely ally. Sebastian's second-in-command can no longer ignore the torment she suffers at the hands of his commander and offers to help her, but only if she agrees to his terms.]]> 359 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.43 2016 Dark Warrior's Destiny (The Children of the Gods, #9)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Warrior's Promise (The Children of the Gods, #8)]]> 52120961 324 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.41 2016 Dark Warrior's Promise (The Children of the Gods, #8)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Warrior Mine (The Children of the Gods, #7)]]> 52120923 Problem is, Andrew might be too old to attempt the activation process. His sister, who is fourteen years his junior, barely makes it through the transition, so the odds of him coming out of it alive, let alone immortal, are slim.
But fate may force his hand.
Helping a friend find his long-lost daughter, Andrew finds a woman who's worth taking the risk for. Nathalie might be a Dormant, but the only way to find out for sure requires fangs and venom.
]]> 396 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.41 2016 Dark Warrior Mine (The Children of the Gods, #7)
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]]> <![CDATA[My Dark Amazon (The Children of the Gods, #6.5)]]> 52121791 114 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.31 2016 My Dark Amazon (The Children of the Gods, #6.5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Enemy Redeemed (The Children of the Gods, #6)]]> 52120820 Anna, Amanda suspects that something fishy is going on. But when her investigation of the peculiar all-female Russian crew fails to uncover anything other than more speculation, she decides it's time to stop playing detective and face her real problem--a man she shouldn't want but can't live without.Will Amanda find a way to reconcile her feelings for Dalhu?Will Dalhu find a way to redeem himself in Amanda's eyes?Will Andrew find Bhathian's long-lost lover and child?

Amanda and Dalhu's story culminates in Dark Enemy Redeemed, and the characters embark on a new adventure in Book 7: Dark Warrior Enthralled ]]> 352 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.36 2016 Dark Enemy Redeemed (The Children of the Gods, #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Enemy Captive (The Children of the Gods, #5)]]> 52120799 ]]> 328 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.33 2015 Dark Enemy Captive (The Children of the Gods, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Enemy Taken (The Children of the Gods, #4)]]> 52120778
Descending from a single goddess - the only one to survive the ancient cataclysm that wiped out her kind - Amanda's clan members are forbidden to each other. And as the only other known immortals are their hated enemies, they've been long resigned to a lonely existence of fleeting trysts with human partners. That is, until Amanda, the goddess's youngest daughter and a researcher of paranormal abilities - makes a game-changing discovery; two of her test subjects might be dormant carriers of the immortal gene. But before she can prove it, she gets snatched off a Beverly Hills street by a huge Doomer.

Dalhu can't believe his luck when he stumbles upon the beautiful immortal professor. Presented with a once in a lifetime opportunity to grab an immortal female for himself, he kidnaps her and runs. If he ever gets caught, either by her people or his, his life is forfeit. But for a chance of a loving mate and a family of his own, Dalhu is prepared to do everything in his power to win Amanda's heart, and that includes leaving the Doom brotherhood and his old life behind.

Amanda soon discovers that there is more to the handsome Doomer than his dark past and a hulking, sexy body. But succumbing to her enemy's seduction, or worse, developing feelings for a ruthless killer is out of the question. No man is worth life on the run, not even the one and only immortal male she could claim as her own...

Her clan and her research must come first...


Adult only Paranormal Romance.]]> 282 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.28 2015 Dark Enemy Taken (The Children of the Gods, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Stranger Immortal (The Children of the Gods, #3)]]> 25918464

When Kian confesses his true nature, Syssi is not as much shocked by the revelation as she is wounded by what she perceives as his callous plans for her. If she doesn't turn, he'd be forced to erase her memories and let her go. His family's safety demands secrecy - no one in the mortal world is allowed to know that immortals exist. Resigned to the cruel reality, Syssi is determined to enjoy what little time she has with Kian, one day at a time...

Kian and Syssi's story culminates in Dark Stranger Immortal, and the characters embark on a new adventure in book 4: Dark Enemy Taken.

This is a new and re-edited version.

]]> 346 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.25 2015 Dark Stranger Immortal (The Children of the Gods, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Imposter's Inheritance (Glass and Steele, #9)]]> 53095840
To make matters worse, someone is sending threatening letters to the magicians of London, stirring up trouble between the artless and magicians. Tensions are rising, but India and Matt choose not to investigate - until the author of the letters is assaulted.

As if they don't have enough on their plate, Willie is jailed. The reason for her arrest is…complicated.]]> 300 C.J. Archer Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.05 2020 The Imposter's Inheritance (Glass and Steele, #9)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dark Stranger Revealed (The Children of the Gods, #2)]]> 25876014

While sheltered in the clan's stronghold, Syssi is unaware that Kian and Amanda are not human, and neither are the supposedly religious fanatics that are after her. She feels a powerful connection to Kian, and as he introduces her to a world of pleasure she never dared imagine, his dominant sexuality is a revelation. Considering that she's completely out of her element, Syssi feels comfortable and safe letting go with him. That is, until she begins to suspect that all is not as it seems. Piecing the puzzle together, she draws a scary, yet wrong conclusion...

Kian and Syssi's story culminates in Book 3 of the series: Dark Stranger Immortal, and the characters embark on a new adventure in book 4: Dark Enemy Taken.

This is a new and re-edited version, professionally proofread by JuliaProofreader.

]]> 392 I.T. Lucas Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.19 2015 Dark Stranger Revealed (The Children of the Gods, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Risking It All for a Lady's Heart]]> 49001895
Nash, the estranged heir to the Blackmore Estate, has never forgotten about Frederica, and how she made him feel when they were younger. He runs to her side when tragedy strikes the estate, but he is left disappointed when she rejects him. To finally regain his inheritance and claim his long-awaited bride, Nash will have to compromise and agree to his father's request; to discover the mysterious perpetrator hiding behind a series of death notes. When time is ticking, will he find a way to succeed or will he give up, and fail once again?

Amidst mysteries, death threats, and a painful past, Frederica and Nash will have to work together, in order to find a solution to the puzzling situation they have found themselves into. Will Nash manage to reunite with the only woman he has ever loved? Is he ready to risk it all for her heart?
]]> 470 Aria Norton Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.22 Risking It All for a Lady's Heart
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]]> <![CDATA[The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush]]> 10110254 238 Andreas Moritz 0979275725 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.98 1998 The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush
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]]> <![CDATA[Midnight Marriage (Roxton Family Saga, #1)]]> 22021400
After years in exile, Julian returns to claim a bride he doesn’t know. To his delight, he discovers she is everything he’d hoped for. Unaware they are already married, Deb is content with her independent life. Julian’s challenge is to have her accept him on his merit, even though she has no choice at all. The future of the Roxton dukedom depends upon it.

Set in the opulent world of the aristocracy and inspired by real events, Lucinda Brant delivers another lavish 18th-century experience in her trademark style—heart-wrenching drama with a happily ever after.]]> 290 Lucinda Brant Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.96 2010 Midnight Marriage (Roxton Family Saga, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Honor Bound (The Witchblade Chronicles #1)]]> 10540279
Isabel's quiet life as an assistant to one of London's famous apothecaries hides a deadly secret. A secret that could see her put on trial for witchcraft if the authorities uncover the truth. But when the authority figure who turns up at her shop is Sir Nicholas Merritt, she's at risk of losing more than her life. She could lose her heart and soul, and the man she loves.

Royal spy Sir Nicholas Merritt can't believe his luck when he stumbles upon Isabel during an investigation. He's been searching for her for seven long years and now he has her again, in his bed and his life. Except she's resisting all the way. Worse still, she's somehow tangled up with a plot to assassinate the queen. To hold onto her this time, he must find out why she left him while hiding a secret of his own that could tear them apart forever.

NOTE: Each of The Witchblade Chronicles books is a complete novel with different characters. They do not need to be read in order.]]> 267 C.J. Archer Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.62 2011 Honor Bound (The Witchblade Chronicles #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Wrong Girl (The 1st Freak House Trilogy #1)]]> 18140939
Taken by handsome Jack Langley to a place known as Freak House, she finds herself under the same roof as a mad scientist, his niece, a mute servant and Jack, a fire starter with a mysterious past. They assure Hannah she is not a prisoner and that they want to help her. The problem is, they think she's the earl's daughter. What will they do when they discover they took the wrong girl?]]> 219 C.J. Archer 0987489925 Kanda 5 currently-reading 3.85 2013 The Wrong Girl (The 1st Freak House Trilogy #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Ink Master's Silence (Glass and Steele, #6)]]> 40406844
When the editor of The Weekly Gazette is killed, controversial journalist and ink magician Oscar Barratt asks India and Matt to investigate. As the recipient of threatening letters written on magic paper, he believes he was the intended target. With suspects ranging from Oscar’s brother to guild masters and London’s elite, India and Matt have a lot of investigating to do.

But the more they dig, the more dark secrets they uncover. Secrets that involve blackmail and an exclusive club of magic collectors who want to preserve the value of their collections. When one of the secrets can give India and Matt the future they desire, will they give in to blackmail or sacrifice their happiness?]]> 272 C.J. Archer Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.10 2018 The Ink Master's Silence (Glass and Steele, #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Wisdom of Madness (The Ministry of Curiosities, #10)]]> 39079800
Even worse for Seth, shocking secrets he'd rather leave buried are brought to the surface.

Joined on their adventure by an irritable Gus and a mysterious Eva, the four friends must learn the truth of Alice's past so she can forge her future.

But a future with whom? And where?

THE MINISTRY OF CURIOSITIES series is now complete. It contains the following books:

#1 The Last Necromancer
#2 Her Majesty's Necromancer
#3 Beyond The Grave
#4 Grave Expectations
#5 Ashes To Ashes
#6 From The Ashes
#7 Of Fate And Phantoms
#8 Veiled In Moonlight
#9 Vow Of Deception
#10 The Wisdom Of Madness]]> 232 C.J. Archer Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.01 The Wisdom of Madness (The Ministry of Curiosities, #10)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Last Necromancer (The Ministry of Curiosities, #1)]]> 25789101
People are now hunting Charlie all over London, but only one man succeeds in capturing her.

Lincoln Fitzroy is the mysterious head of a secret organization on the trail of a madman who needs a necromancer to control his newly "made" creatures. There was only one known necromancer in the world - Charlotte - but now there appears to be two. Lincoln captures the willful Charlie in the hopes the boy will lead him to Charlotte. But what happens when he discovers the boy is in fact the young woman he's been searching for all along? And will she agree to work for the man who held her against her will, and for an organization she doesn't trust?

Because Lincoln and his ministry might be just as dangerous as the madman they're hunting.]]> 328 C.J. Archer 0992583497 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.98 2015 The Last Necromancer (The Ministry of Curiosities, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Watchmaker's Daughter (Glass and Steele, #1)]]> 29765820
Matthew Glass must find a particular watchmaker, but he won't tell India why any old one won't do. Nor will he tell her what he does back home, and how he can afford to stay in a house in one of London's best streets. So when she reads about an American outlaw known as the Dark Rider arriving in England, she suspects Mr. Glass is the fugitive. When danger comes to their door, she's certain of it. But if she notifies the authorities, she'll find herself unemployed and homeless again - and she will have betrayed the man who saved her life.

With a cast of quirky characters, an intriguing mystery, and a dash of romance, THE WATCHMAKER'S DAUGHTER is the start of a thrilling new historical fantasy series from the author of the bestselling Ministry of Curiosities, Freak House, and Emily Chambers Spirit Medium books.]]> 302 C.J. Archer Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.89 2016 The Watchmaker's Daughter (Glass and Steele, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1)]]> 8161865
An alluring laird...

He was known throughout the kingdom as Hawk, legendary predator of the battlefield and the boudoir. No woman could refuse his touch, but no woman ever stirred his heart—until a vengeful fairy tumbled Adrienne de Simone out of modern-day Seattle and into medieval Scotland. Captive in a century not her own, entirely too bold, too outspoken, she was an irresistible challenge to the sixteenth-century rogue. Coerced into a marriage with Hawk, Adrienne vowed to keep him at arm's length—but his sweet seduction played havoc with her resolve.

A prisoner in time...

She had a perfect "no" on her perfect lips for the notorious laird, but Hawk swore she would whisper his name with desire, begging for the passion he longed to ignite within her. Not even the barriers of time and space would keep him from winning her love. Despite her uncertainty about following the promptings of her own passionate heart, Adrienne's reservations were no match for Hawk's determination to keep her by his side...]]> 388 Karen Marie Moning Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.90 1999 Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5)]]> 18626828 Alternate cover edition of ASIN B003YL4LYI

In the aftermath of a colossal battle, Daenerys Targaryen rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. But Daenerys has thousands of enemies, and many have set out to find her. Fleeing from Westeros with a price on his head, Tyrion Lannister, too, is making his way east—with new allies who may not be the ragtag band they seem. And in the frozen north, Jon Snow confronts creatures from beyond the Wall of ice and stone, and powerful foes from within the Night’s Watch. In a time of rising restlessness, the tides of destiny and politics lead a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves, to the greatest dance of all.]]> 1154 George R.R. Martin Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.47 2011 A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Against the Wind / Savior in the Saddle]]> 30642319 RANCHER PROTECTOR

Sarah Allen burned a lot of bridges when she left her hometown. But when her husband is murdered and his associates come looking for her and her daughter, Sarah has only one place left to go—Wind Canyon, Wyoming. She runs right into Jackson Raines, the man she spurned in high school, who has now become a successful ranch owner. She expects anger from him, but instead she gets mercy…�

Jackson can tell Sarah and her daughter, Holly, are in trouble, and he can't turn them away. He's never forgotten the beautiful girl he could never have, and she's more alluring now than she ever was in high school. So when Sarah's enemies show up in Wind Canyon, Jackson is determined to protect Sarah and Holly, and prove to them that they've finally found their way home…�

FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!

Savior in the Saddle by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen

Willa Marks only knows she's pregnant, she's afraid for her life and cops are not to be trusted. So why does the handsome local sheriff inspire such feelings of safety…and desire?

]]> 539 Kat Martin 1488031606 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.27 2010 Against the Wind / Savior in the Saddle
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]]> <![CDATA[Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding (Her Royal Spyness, #12)]]> 36583047 In the days leading up to her wedding to Darcy O’Mara, Lady Georgiana Rannoch takes on the responsibilities of a grand estate, but proving she can run a household just may be the death of her in the new Royal Spyness Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of On Her Majesty’s Frightfully Secret Service.

If only Darcy and I had eloped! What I thought would be a simple wedding has been transformed into a grand affair, thanks to the attendance of the queen, who has offered up the princesses as bridesmaids. Silly me! I thought that withdrawing from the royal line of succession would simplify my life. But before Darcy and I tie the knot in front of queen and country, we have to find a place to live as man and wife...

House hunting turns out to be a pretty grim affair. Just as we start to lose hope, my globetrotting godfather offers us his fully staffed country estate. Mistress of Eynsleigh I shall be! With Darcy off in parts unknown, I head to Eynsleigh alone, only to have my hopes dashed. The grounds are in disarray and the small staff is suspiciously incompetent. Not to mention the gas tap leak in my bedroom, which I can only imagine was an attempt on my life. Something rotten is afoot—and bringing the place up to snuff may put me six feet under before I even get a chance to walk down the aisle...

]]> 299 Rhys Bowen 0698410262 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.18 2018 Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding (Her Royal Spyness, #12)
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]]> Dangerous Minds 31814598 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The irrepressibly charming duo of Emerson Knight and Riley Moon returns in another gripping mystery by #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich.

Buddhist monk Wayan Bagus lost his island of solitude and wants to get it back. The island was about two hundred miles northeast of Samoa. It had a mountain, beaches, a rain forest, and a volcano. And now it's gone. Poof! Vanished without a trace.

Brilliant and boyishly charming Emerson Knight likes nothing better than solving an unsolvable, improbable mystery. And finding a missing island is better than Christmas morning in the Knight household. When clues lead to a dark and sinister secret that is being guarded by the National Park Service, Emerson will need to assemble a crack team for help. Since a crack team isn't available, he enlists Riley Moon and his cousin Vernon. Riley Moon has a Harvard business degree and can shoot the eyes out of a grasshopper at fifty feet, but she can't figure out how to escape the vortex of Emerson Knight's odd life. Vernon has been Emerson's loyal and enthusiastic partner in crime since childhood. He now lives in an RV behind Emerson's house.

Together, this ragtag, mismatched trio will embark on a worldwide investigation that will expose a conspiracy one hundred years in the making.]]> 336 Janet Evanovich 0553392751 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.98 2017 Dangerous Minds
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]]> <![CDATA[Barely a Bride (Free Fellows League #1)]]> 25879742 Can a lady tempt a Free Fellow to surrender his heart?
As a founding member of the Free Fellows League—a group of four gentlemen who signed a pledge to never wed when they were lads—Griffin, Viscount Abernathy, swears that he will put off marrying as long as possible. But when he is suddenly called off to war, he has no choice but to obey his father’s wishes and find a wife�

Just days later, he marries the lovely Lady Alyssa. For a man committed only to his freedom, she seems a perfect—and perfectly undemanding—bride. Intelligent and self-sufficient, Alyssa craves her independence just as much as Griffin loves his. But as the irresistible attraction between them flourishes with every look and touch, they discover there is something they desire even more than a loveless marriage of convenience—the passion they find in each other’s arms…]]> 303 Rebecca Hagan Lee 1939541948 Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.19 2003 Barely a Bride (Free Fellows League #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Local Habitation (October Daye, #2)]]> 6782465
Now Sylvester has asked her to go to the County of Tamed Lightning—otherwise known as Fremont, CA—to make sure that all is well with his niece, Countess January O'Leary, whom he has not been able to contact. It seems like a simple enough assignment—but when dealing with the realm of Faerie nothing is ever as simple as it seems. Toby soon discovers that someone has begun murdering people close to January, whose domain is a buffer between Sylvester's realm and a scheming rival duchy. If Toby can't find the killer soon, she may well become the next victim.]]> 377 Seanan McGuire 0756405963 Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.87 2010 A Local Habitation (October Daye, #2)
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]]> Secondborn (Secondborn, #1) 32972153 Firstborns rule society. Secondborns are the property of the government. Thirdborns are not tolerated. Long live the Fates Republic.

On Transition Day, the second child in every family is taken by the government and forced into servitude. Roselle St. Sismode’s eighteenth birthday arrives with harsh realizations: she’s to become a soldier for the Fate of Swords military arm of the Republic during the bloodiest rebellion in history, and her elite firstborn mother is happy to see her go.

Televised since her early childhood, Roselle’s privileged upbringing has earned her the resentment of her secondborn peers. Now her decision to spare an enemy on the battlefield marks her as a traitor to the state.

But Roselle finds an ally—and more—in fellow secondborn conscript Hawthorne Trugrave. As the consequences of her actions ripple throughout the Fates Republic, can Roselle create a destiny of her own? Or will her Fate override everything she fights for—even love?]]> 321 Amy A. Bartol Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.82 2017 Secondborn (Secondborn, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Lady Rosamund (The Rose & The Ring #1)]]> 23945317
Victorious, but injured, Erik stumbles on Burg Mosel's tower steps accidentally tripping the mechanism that opens a secret chamber and exposes a skeleton. His discovery solves a long-standing mystery and uncovers a deeper treachery. Can Erik’s integrity and love overcome Rosamund's fear and defiance?]]> 283 Joyce Williams Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.02 2014 Lady Rosamund (The Rose & The Ring #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Runaway Countess: Nottinghamshire Series]]> 34757846
Once the darling of high society, Mazie Chetwyn knows firsthand how quickly the rich and powerful turn their backs on the less fortunate. Orphaned, penniless and determined to defy their ruthless whims, she joins forces with a local highwayman who steals from the rich to give to the poor.

Then the pawn broker snitches, and Mazie is captured by the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire. A man who is far too handsome, far too observant…and surely as corrupt as his father once was.

Sensible, rule-driven Trent Carthwick, twelfth Earl of Radford, is certain the threat of the gallows will prompt the villagers� beloved Angel of Kindness to reveal the highwayman’s identity. But his bewitching captive volunteers nothing—except a sultry, bewildering kiss.

And so the games begin. Trent feints, Mazie parries. He threatens, she pretends nonchalance. He cajoles, she rebuffs. Thwarted at every turn, Trent probes deep into her one vulnerability—her past. There he finds the leverage he needs and a searing truth that challenges all he believes about right and wrong.

**Previously published by Samhain Publishing as The Runaway Countess**]]> 391 Leigh LaValle Kanda 0 currently-reading 4.10 2012 The Runaway Countess: Nottinghamshire Series
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]]> <![CDATA[The Lord's Secret (The Regency Renegades, #2, Beauty and Titles)]]> 35115760 Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited

Another exciting Regency Romance clean story with a twist guaranteed a page-turning book in the tradition of Georgette Heyer, Not Quite A Duke - Eva Devon and Someone to Hold - Mary Balogh. The Lord’s Secret is a clean regency romance with a twist fueled a secret that Lord Aaron trying very hard to hide or it will affect his inheritance of his title. Will he throw aside his title to protect the woman he loves, or risk losing her and their daughter in the process?

1812, Near London, England...

A Centuries Old Title�.

Docked for a full year due to poor health, Lord Aaron Bamber was thrilled to return to port. In light of the British Navy preparing to recruit in the face of the Napoleonic threats, It was small wonder that Aaron received an assignment to staged re-enactment exercises for land and sea alongside his shipmates. But nothing could have prepared him to once again set eyes on Shauna’s beautiful face.

A Forbidden Love�

Fully prepared to assist in the staged re-enactment in any way she can, Shauna didn’t expect that would mean reuniting with Aaron Bamber. It was no secret that a proposal would force him to abandon his title. Something she would never ask him. But that didn’t mean she was motivated to disclose her most closely guarded secret� A little girl with a striking resemblance to the Bamber name.

A Dangerous Game�

But when a fatal accident throws everything into suspicion, Aaron comes eye to eye with one of the most difficult decisions he had ever faced. With everything at stake and nothing to lose, Aaron and Shauna find themselves forced to survive an attack that history will never forget, or risk losing their daughter in the process�

Can Lord Bamber throw aside his title and risk his life for Shauna and his child?

Or will they all perish, forgotten and unloved by history? ]]> 261 Jasmine Ashford Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.85 The Lord's Secret (The Regency Renegades, #2, Beauty and Titles)
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]]> Death Waltz in Vienna 19072354 248 Thomas Ochiltree Kanda 0 currently-reading 3.22 2013 Death Waltz in Vienna
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