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A bride needs to be chosen for the human King. Girls are dragged from their homes by their hair. Homes and belongings, destroyed—all in search of an unwilling bride. I'll be executed for treason if I refuse. But I'm saved by a dragon rider. The deadly Fae King. The fae are supposed to be deadly, lethal, and vicious. But the human lands are barren and cruel—not much is different between the two lands. But something sinister is stirring in the human lands.

Aleksi, the charming and charismatic god of love, is dying. But nothing can stop the Lover from completing his final quest: a dangerous diplomatic visit to a former adversary. Setting sail for a mystical kingdom of ice, Aleksi is joined by Einar the Kraken, infamous pirate lord, and Naia, a sweet young water nymph. Intoxicated by the pair’s electric connection, Aleksi vows to enjoy his last days by playing matchmaker, pushing away his own desires for the sake of theirs. But he’s unexpectedly caught up in a raging game of seduction.

Georgina Calthorpe is unhappy living with her indifferent foster family in their crumbling house on the banks of the River Murray. Unlike the rest of the family, she isn't looking forward to the return of prodigal son Dane. Dane MacHenry is furious when, on his return, he finds his homestead in grave decline. Unaware that his father has been drinking his way through his inheritance, he blames Georgina, and Georgina decides she has no option but to leave. Unfortunately, she chooses Dane's horse to flee on, and when Dane learns she has stolen his prized stallion, he gives chase.

Marrakech 1966. Vicky Baudin steps onto a train winding through Morocco, looking for the grandmother she has never met. It’s an epic journey that’ll take her to the edge of Atlas Mountains – and closer to the answers she’s been craving all her life. But dark secrets whisper amongst the dunes. And in unlocking the mystery of Clemence’s past, Vicky will unearth great danger too.

In the final installment of the award-winning Defying the Crown trilogy, Kerry Chaput takes listeners on another thrilling adventure through the outlandish world of Paris and Versailles. Daughter of Snow and Secrets immerses you in a breathless tale of danger with a cast of brave, fierce women as they fight for love and freedom. You won't want to miss the stunning conclusion to this riveting historical fiction series.

When Duke Edmund Montague embarks on a hunting expedition, little did he know that a twist of fate would steer his path towards unexpected love. In a tragic mishap, the duke unintentionally shoots his own gamekeeper, leaving the duke guilt-ridden and desperate for solace. Seeking redemption and aid, the remorseful duke stumbles across his gamekeeper’s daughter, Celeste. Radiant and captivating, she possesses a grace and intellect that surpasses societal expectations.

Since Daddy is the leader of the Rolling King's Motorcycle Club, I grew up like a princess. I have an entire gang of bikers willing to do my bidding, so when a rival gang member arrives on our doorstep, I know he means business. What could he possibly want with my father, and what makes him think he can get away with looking at me like that? I'm not trying to get involved with any biker, much less someone from the opposite team. Still, I can't deny the way he makes my body tingle.

Alaska State Trooper Dan Patterson fears a serial killer is murdering women on Kodiak Island. A woman was found floating in the boat harbor in May. In October, an off-duty trooper stumbled upon the body of an 18-year-old girl in the woods, and later that month, two young boys discovered the bones of Deanna Kerr entwined in a pile of kelp on the beach. When a park ranger discovers the body of a fourth woman, Patterson calls the FBI for assistance, and FBI Special Agent Nick Morgan flies to Kodiak to aid in the investigation.

Glynis MacLaren longs to see the world, not get married and live a suffocating life in Scotland. She leaps at the chance to escort her sister to the colonies. She soon finds out the larger world is just as constraining for a woman. People expect her to marry and follow certain protocol. Then she meets the ship’s captain. He stirs feelings in her that she never knew she had. The trip across the ocean is filled with the adventure she sought, love she didn’t expect, and a sudden heartbreak when the journey ends.

Ich bin die Tochter der Sirenenkönigin. Fürchte meine Stimme!« Die Fortsetzung der Piraten-Romantasy-Saga von TikTok-Sensation Tricia Levenseller! Captain Alosa spürt frischen Wind in den Segeln: Der Auftrag ihres Vaters, Piratenkönig Kalligan, ist erfolgreich abgeschlossen, und die gesuchten Piraten befinden sich in ihrer Gewalt. Darunter auch der unverschämt anziehende Riden, der nun unter ihrem Kommando segelt. Aber dann muss Alosa alles hinterfragen, was sie je über ihren Vater zu wissen glaubte. Ihre Zweifel führen dazu, dass sie sich gegen Kalligan stellen muss.

"Ich bin die Tochter des Piratenkönigs. Fürchte mein Schwert!" Der Auftakt der knisternden Piraten-Romantasy-Saga von TikTok-Sensation Tricia Levenseller! Captain Alosa soll im Auftrag des Piratenkönigs Kalligan das Fragment einer Schatzkarte beschaffen. Ein Kinderspiel für sie, da kein Freibeuter es mit ihr aufnehmen kann. Das brutale Training ihres Vaters Kalligan hat sie zu seiner Geheimwaffe gemacht, denn sie setzt ihren Gegnern nicht nur ihre Kampfkraft, sondern auch die Sirenenmagie ihrer Mutter entgegen.

It was easy for society to overlook Lady Ida Howlett; they found her bookish, opinionated, and off the marriage mart. But little did they know that behind a calm exterior beats the heart of an adventuress, one who, determined to discover her runaway sister’s whereabouts, steals a carriage and sets off on a daring mission. Then she discovers she’s not alone! Bennett, Lord Carson, is inside, and he refuses to leave.