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Elizabeth Seymour is the unimportant daughter of a country knight, until her sister catches the eye of the king. As her family is swept up in the changing politics of the realm, they seem to be climbing higher and higher. Everything is within reach, but it all hinges on Jane giving the king what he wants: a son. Elizabeth makes a gamble of her own. But danger seems to dog her every step, and she sees firsthand how hard it is to play the courtly game of politics. It only gets worse when the man you choose to marry is the son of the most powerful man in England.

Thessaloniki lived in a time when Alexander the Great was racing across the known world conquering all in his path. She was his half-sister living the privileged life of a Macedonian Princess. Under the protective eye of Olympias she learned to see everyone as an enemy. Then Alexander perishes. Suddenly, she finds herself thrust forward onto the political stage as those around her struggle for power. In a world, where loyalty is for sale, and words are empty promises, she must find a way to survive—even if that means turning to her enemies.

Flying Officer Angus Mackennelly and the rest of "Maverick" Squadron 696 are engaged in tactics to lure the Luftwaffe into battle. But Angus has grave misgivings about the orders he has been given, which are justified when he loses a brand-new pilot on their first incursion.

Flying Officer Angus Mackennelly is flying over Northern France when his tank is holed and he's forced to crash-land. Luckily, he is picked up by the French Resistance before the enemy can get to him and, after a tense few days moving between safe houses, he escapes back to Blighty. Reunited with his squadron, Angus expects to return to flying duties. However, Squadron Leader Bentley informs him that he's not going to be flying sorties. He is singled out to lead a top-secret mission.

Before she became a legend she was just known as Thyra, the unimportant daughter of the English king. She was no fool and knew what her future held for her: marriage or a nunnery. Neither option particularly appealed to her. Then an offer for her hand is made by a mischievous looking lord from across the sea. Despite her family's wishes she refuses to sell herself short. She agrees to marry him but in exchange he must give her a kingdom. After all, if she is going to tie her fate to a stranger, she might as well be a queen.

A lovely Shoshone Indian woman, Red Moon is proud of her heritage. She’s self-sufficient and happy living in a rustic cabin in the mountains outside of La Plata. When a young woman is forced to flee the small mining town, Red Moon comes to her aid, taking her in and teaching her how to survive in the rough mountains. Amos Bailey runs the mining office in La Plata. He’s a big, strong man who, since losing his wife, has stayed away from any involvement with women. When a freak storm hits the mountain pass making it difficult for the women to make their way home, Amos willingly steps in to...

Fire: Elements of Horror, Book Three, is the third in a series of four horror anthologies based on the Elements. You will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Feel the heat in tales of fire spirits, evil possessions, psychotic murderers, and much more.

Amid the drudgery of the Great Depression, the nation turns to the glitz and glamor of Hollywood for escape. Like so many before her, Vivian’s dreams brought her to Los Angeles. Years later, Vivian might not have become a star, but she is just as determined to make it in this dazzling city. Perceptive and headstrong, she knows how to manage people. Vivian is a perfect fit for the public relations department. With the studios determined to control the lives and reputations of their stars, it’s her job to keep the dream of Hollywood alive — on paper at least. From paying off journalists...

As the new school teacher in the tiny community of Naf, Idaho, Balinda Bloomfield has finally settled into a life she loves. She’s enjoying being courted by Jerome, the son of the richest rancher in the area. Things are going great until John Summers, an old friend, shows up as the freighter delivering necessary goods to the community. Balinda is conflicted at how her heart does a flip-flop whenever she’s around him. Things turn heated when Jerome and John come face to face over her attentions. Now Balinda must decide. Does she want Jerome, handsome and rich who will give her every ...

See America without leaving your chair with this exciting series for beginning book explorers.

A delicious collection of horrific tales and darkest poetry in one big, fat horror anthology from the cream of the crop; all lovingly compiled by the incomparable Gerri R. Gray! Nestling between the covers of this formidable tome are 25 of the very best lady authors writing on the horror scene today!

As the owner of the Mountain View Café, Franny Alexander has found a way to move on after losing her husband in the war and surviving a brutal attack. She just wants peace and to enjoy the life she’s created. The war left Dean Bailey with terrible emotional and physical scars. He now has his own construction company and is attempting to settle into a good life. Maggie is a lost young woman trying to find her place. An abusive relationship with a drug addict has stripped away her self-esteem. She’s full of bitterness after her mother took her away from her childhood home and had her ...

Author Bryn McCullough loves ghost stories and Yellowstone National Park is full of them. For her next book, she heads to Yellowstone to research ghosts. Never did she expect to actually meet one. After losing his wife, Eaton Westfield found solace and a new place to reinvent his life as a photographer in the tourist town of West Yellowstone. On his expeditions into the Park, a ghost appears in his photos. He tries to explain the unusual occurrence as a problem with lighting. When Bryn and Eaton bump into each other, she is intrigued by the picture of the ghost woman in his pictures. ...

Do you ever wish you could go back in time to find answers? When Elisa finds an old letter, she’s driven to uncover the answers to its secret. What she’s not expecting is to fall for the handsome, confirmed bachelor, Henry Tucker. Henry must learn to overcome the hurt and deceit that drove him to the remote Utah desert where the Goshute people have given him the help he needs to find peace. Once Elisa comes into his life, he realizes his newfound peace is about to be shaken. As Elisa is drawn to the Goshute people, she is pulled in by their myths, and the legend of the wolf seems to be ...

Lila Hanford has dreams of seeing exotic places and meeting interesting people, but mostly she dreams of running and dancing like other young women her age. Childhood polio left her with a limp, feeling homely and awkward, but she refuses to give up on hopes and dreams. Meeting the freighters each afternoon and feeding the homeless is something she enjoys because they don’t care how she walks. The day Dax Carter, an injured war veteran, hobbles into her life, everything changes. Now she isn’t sure if he’ll break her heart or if there’s enough magic in Christmas to make her dreams ...

Providing expert opinions and suggestions on a variety of legal questions and topics from a Judge's perspective with a host of guest speakers who specialize in various areas, such as Crimes against the Elderly, Criminal law, Understanding the Judiciary, etc.

Anne Marie Landers was just a young girl, not ready for love, when Mike Deardon drifted into her life. He was searching for his mother, and despite the love that blossomed between them, Mike had to leave. Years passed and both Mike and Anne Marie had to let go of their dream of being together. Separately, they faced the sorrows and tragedies life threw at them until they are once again reunited in a dusty desert town in Utah. Life gave them a second chance, but is the timing right for them to open their hearts and let love blossom once again?

Made In Romance is a show dedicated to the romance genre in the book world. Co-hosts Sarah and Sab are two British authors who love tea and are here to talk about books, romance and happy ever afters. Guests are regularly featured including authors and readers. You can contact the ladies at madeinromancepodcast@gmail.com

Fresh out of a painful divorce, Chevonne Scott arrives in the Quake Lake area to find herself and start a new life. What she’s not ready for is to get enmeshed in an age-old mystery about the disappearance of her grandmother’s twin sister.Lucas Hudson lost his wife to a freak drowning in the Quake Lake but was determined to make his dream come true, running the small Lake Front Mountain Resort. When he meets Chevonne, he’s not prepared for the instant attraction between them.Rumors of ghosts surrounding the area are laughed off. When a small girl begins showing up and disappearing, ...

It starts with murder, but stumbles toward love. This is a gripping romantic mystery. After Vienna’s shocking death, Maggie Benson never thought her world could get any darker. The sheriff determined it was suicide, but Maggie cannot accept that. When her diner is vandalized and her cook is hurt, her world begins whirling out of control. She is plunged into a world of deceit where she is followed and her home broken into. When Wilson Beaumont shows up, Maggie is immediately drawn to him, but senses he is hiding something that has to do with Vienna. Wilson is searching to find answers ...