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After the sudden death of her boyfriend, Vera would have been happy to spend the rest of her days curiously unnoticeable, washing bed sheets and cleaning toilets in present day Glastonbury. But when the strange new guest at her hotel reveals himself to be Merlin and drags her back to seventh century Camelot, a place she knows only from legends, only Vera (or Queen Guinevere as Merlin calls her) can right the course of history and save Arthur's kingdom from the will of a power-hungry mage.

Born into a life of duty and sacrifice, Morgan Pendragon's destiny has never been her own. Rumored to carry the tainted blood of the fae in her veins, her birthright was stolen from her when she was a mere child. Growing up in the shadow of her brother, the king, she has been promised to the goddesses when she comes of age. So, when her brother commands that she seek out a fae weapon of legendary power, Morgan seizes the chance to break free from the chains of her fate.

There can be no victory without betrayal. Hara Duja Gatdula, queen of the island nation of Maynara, holds the divine power to move the earth. But her strength is failing and the line of succession gives her little comfort. Her heir, Laya, is a danger—a petty and passionate princess who wields...

Hwyfar, eldest daughter of King Leodegraunce and famed libertine of Carelon, has returned to Avillion to find her father ruined by madness and a usurper poised to take the throne. Reluctantly she takes the mantle of Queen Regent to protect her kingdom, but she'll need an army—which King Arthur pledges to send her, providing she marries one of his knights and surrenders the crown.

As an orphan ward of the Sisterhood in the ancient Tarachand Empire, eighteen-year-old Kalinda is destined for nothing more than a life of seclusion and prayer. Plagued by fevers, she's an unlikely candidate for even a servant's position, let alone a courtesan or wife. Her sole dream is to continue living in peace in the Sisterhood's mountain temple. But a visit from the tyrant Rajah Tarek disrupts Kalinda's life. Within hours, she is ripped from the comfort of her home.

Love takes flight. I am Princess Tanvi, and the War of the Ancients is upon us. Demons roam free across the realm, and the kingdoms of our world are in peril. Rulers spanning the land are readying their armies for a holy conflict, one that could erase the tapestry of our world. Using my storytelling magic, I must weave intricate tales of myth and mystery to keep my family alive and my people fighting. To defeat the greatest evil I have ever faced, I have no choice but to travel across the land in pursuit of legends, chasing whispers of powerful beings that could bring upon my doom.

Jaycee didn’t ask to wake up in someone else’s body. Isabeau didn’t ask for a passenger. When a VR game designer’s consciousness slips through a portal stone and into the mind of a medieval herbalist, the two women have exactly nothing in common — except the desperate need to survive. This isn’t the immersive world-building Jaycee designs for a living. This is real, it smells terrible, and there’s no respawn. Isabeau has spent decades building a farm from nothing. She has no intention of handing it over to a man who wants the land and calls it a proposal.

A hero sworn to slay the monster. A princess determined to save it. Only one can live... They call her the cursed princess. Daughter of a tyrant king. Sister to the monster. For seven years, Ariadne watches helplessly as her ruthless father sacrifices human tributes to the Minotaur trapped within the dark maze. When the queen begs for her help, she seizes the chance to prove herself—to break the curse and rescue her monstrous brother. But is there any humanity in him left to save? Or will he kill her, too? Either way, she has to try.

When Conan flees tyranny and joins the infamous pirate queen Bêlit, their fiery romance ignites a saga of blood-soaked raids, supernatural horrors, and tragic destiny. Set against a backdrop of cursed rivers, haunted lands, and ruthless battles, this early 20th-century sword-and-sorcery classic blends high-seas adventure with themes of love, honor, and loss.

In the shadows of the hollow hills, a queen's destiny unfolds. Britain, AD 38. Having defeated her enemies, Queen Cartimandua works swiftly to stabilize the north. But not all foes yield quietly. Forces move in the shadows to destabilize the Brigantes. Working to root out resistance, Queen Cartimandua finds an unlikely ally in deposed Prince Venutiux—much to his wife’s dismay. Even with King Eddin’s support, facing an unnamed enemy proves difficult. Darkness, in the shape of an eagle, looms for them all.

From award-winning author Nancy Kress comes a lush historical fantasy that reimagines the life of Anne Boleyn from the lens of the witch who helps guide her in courtly rise—an enchanted tale of sisterhood, power, and a dangerous bid for the throne. Alysoun Rowe descends from an ancient line of...

As the dark forces of the Undead sweep across what remains of the empire, Nazafareen must obey the summons of a demon queen to save Darius' father, Victor. Burdened with a power she doesn't understand and can barely control, Nazafareen embarks on a perilous journey through the shadowlands to the House-Behind-the-Veil. But what awaits her there is worse than she ever imagined.... As a final showdown looms between Alexander the Great and Queen Neblis, the truth of the daevas' origins is revealed and three worlds collide.

Raider Bride is headed to Tromøy, where Ragnhild hopes to gain Åsa's aid in taking Gausel. But the voyage takes them through perilous waters where enemies lie in wait, and Ragnhild carries a secret that could ruin everything. On Tromøy, an ancient evil wakes and a forgotten enemy gains strength, threatening to destroy all those Åsa loves.

The rebellion of the Northern Iceni under King Caturix results in dire consequences for Boudica. Without Aulus Plautius’ protection, Boudica must face the new, more severe Roman Governor Scapula. Struggling to make their way in a war-torn landscape, Boudica and Prasutagus persevere, but fate has a way of undoing our best intentions. Catastrophic events take place, undermining everything Boudica worked so hard to achieve. As the eagle betrays, the queen of ash and iron rises to protect all that she loves.

All hope for the future seems lost when Gwendolyn’s prince turns out to be anything but charming. Only now, having united the dragon banners, she realizes too late that Loc is not her one true love. Upon learning that his bride's hair is not gold, Loc reveals his true nature. Ambitious and cruel, he never wanted his ill-favored Cornish bride. Now, with the help of his greedy mistress, Estrildis, he's turned his gambits toward removing the old kings from their thrones, so he can rule in their stead. If his dull little bride provides nothing more, she'll deliver him Pretania's crown.

With the arrival of the Romans, Boudica’s world is in upheaval. She and Prasutagus must decide where they stand. Will they fight the invaders alongside Caratacus, or bargain with the Romans to secure the future of the Iceni? Every choice seems like a bad one.

Boudica, second daughter of a Celtic king, has little concern for tribal tensions and political intrigues. Called by the gods and the stirrings of her own wild heart, she listens instead to whispers of the oaks. But Boudica would be wiser to heed the warning cries of eagles. Rumors abound that the Romans are amassing forces for another invasion. In an effort to consolidate power, Boudica’s father turns to Prasutagus, the formidable ruler of the Greater Iceni. To win Prasutagus’s aid, Boudica’s father must strike a bargain - a deal with implications beyond Boudica’s imagining.

Leaving Golgotha in search of her daughter Constance, who has been taken from her, Maude travels to Charleston, South Carolina, only to find herself caught in the middle of a secret war between the Daughters of Lilith and their ancestral enemies, the monstrous Sons of Typhon. To save Constance, whose prophetic gifts are sought by both cults, Maude must follow in the footsteps of Anne Bonney as she embarks on a perilous voyage that will ultimately lead her to a lost city of bones in the heart of Africa - and the Father of All Monsters.

Leaving Golgotha in search of her daughter Constance, who has been taken from her, Maude travels to Charleston, South Carolina, only to find herself caught in the middle of a secret war between the Daughters of Lilith and their ancestral enemies, the monstrous Sons of Typhon. To save Constance, whose prophetic gifts are sought by both cults, Maude must follow in the footsteps of Anne Bonney as she embarks on a perilous voyage that will ultimately lead her to a lost city of bones in the heart of Africa - and the Father of All Monsters.

Igraine is happily married to Gorlois, Duke of Cornwall, even though his withdrawal from the Mysteries and the Goddess have created a strain between them, as well as friction between her and her mentor Vivian, the Lady of the Lake. While they are visiting King Uther Pendragon at his castle, Uther makes it obvious to the entire court that he desires Igraine to be his queen. Later, he corners her in the hall, and when Igraine informs Gorlois of what happened, Gorlois gathers his people and abruptly leaves the festivities, later declaring war on Uther.