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"Marry me, and I'll let your father live." Princess Caliane is convinced she'll die. Her castle's gates are torn open, her father, the king, bound and gagged on his throne, and in his throne room stands the tyrant. His skin is gray, his teeth sharp, his hands tipped with black claws. When he smiles like a predator scenting prey, her stomach roils with terror. The monster forces her to choose: her father's life for her hand in marriage.

While magic still glimmered over the lands and people of Scotland and the Vikings ruled the western islands and the north, a woman encounters a powerful Fae prince and could not imagine the consequences that would shape the rest of her life and that of her sons–three brothers who will struggle against their fate to overcome a dreaded curse tied to their own Fae powers. Agneis of Mull betrayed the Fae prince who loved her and lost everything and everyone.

Liebe, Intrigen und Machtspiele am Königshof: Der historische Roman "Die Dichterin von Aquitanien" von Tereza Vanek jetzt als eBook bei dotbooks. Mitte des 12. Jahrhunderts, nahe Paris: Die junge Marie wächst in einfachen Verhältnissen auf. Kurz nach dem Tod ihres trinkfreudigen Vaters erhält sie die Nachricht, sie sei die illegitime Tochter von Geoffrey VI., und damit die Nichte des englischen Königs Henri II. Sie wird nach England an den Hof gebracht, doch der Prunk des Hofes macht es ihr schwer, sich in der neuen Umgebung zurechtzufinden.

BBC dramatisation of the classic novel, an enduring romantic love story Experience R.D. Blackmore’s classic novel like never before, in this full-cast adaptation of one of the greatest love stories ever told. Immerse yourself in the world of Lorna and John as they battle their families and...

When widow, Kit Baker's young son is accused of stealing from a royal guard, her son is brought to the castle to receive his sentence. What Kit doesn't expect is the handsome Lord Tolin Blake to include her in the punishment. Now, if she wants to keep her son out of the dungeon, she must work in the castle's kitchen until Twelfth Night. With Christmastide at her door, Kit has orders to fill at her bakery and cannot leave her shop unattended. She also has a pregnant sister and her sister's jobless husband to support as well as her own son.

'Gavin Mac Brodie fürchtet, so zu werden wie sein Vater. In die Einsamkeit getrieben durch Visionen davon, wie er nicht sein will und was er nicht haben kann, schwört er sich, niemals zu heiraten. Aber dieser letzte Junggeselle der Brodies steht kurz davor, die Magie der Highlands kennenzulernen … Catrìona ist die Einsamkeit gewohnt. Ihr Volk wurde so tief in die Highlands getrieben, dass es kaum mehr als eine Legende ist. Aber niemand weiß besser als Cat, dass man sich vor dem Schicksal nicht verstecken kann. Nackt und mit den Farben ihrer Vorfahren bemalt erscheint sie Gavin Mac Brodie …

Ian Worthington’s life as a pirate has always been filled with excitement and the thrill of the sea, but as stimulating as it once was, the young captain finds his heart longing for a new experience. King Edward, of the Island of Westerly, has spent the past 20 years traveling the world, researching the perfect routine for sex, but he needs someone willing to test his technique. For Ian, it sounds like the ideal solution for a dull life. Angelique Abbott holds her father in her arms as he draws his last breath.

Step into a world where destiny, love, and time itself collide in Eternal Echoes by Jacquelyn Bishop! When Olivia Sinclair stumbles upon a dust-covered book and a hidden amulet inside, she is thrust from her quiet modern life into a medieval kingdom on the edge of war and betrayal. There, she crosses paths with Sir Tristan de Léon, a noble knight burdened by secrets and hunted by enemies. Bound together by fate, Olivia and Tristan must learn to trust one another as they confront dark forces and navigate the treacherous intrigues of Lord Malric’s court.

Byzanz im Jahre 1189: Das Kreuzritterheer Barbarossas plündert und brandschatzt auf seinem Weg nach Jerusalem. Bei der Besetzung von Adrianopol wird Alkmene, eine Köchin aus der Palastküche, Ritter Diethelm als Zeltmagd zugeteilt. Dieser hat schon längst den Glauben an den Kreuzzug verloren und will sich nicht um sie kümmern. Doch sie ringt ihm ein Versprechen ab: Sie wird ihm eine so köstliche Mahlzeit vorsetzen, dass Diethelm Alkmene dem Herzog empfehlen würde. Er schlägt ein, ohne zu wissen, dass Liebe durch den Magen geht.

When Sheona Rankin's father announces her betrothal to Taskill MacVey—the man who's ignored her for five years—she's ready to fight. But before she can refuse, danger strikes. Someone is watching her. Hunting her. And the only man who can protect her is the one she swore she'd never forgive. Taskill MacVey has spent five years keeping Sheona at arm's length, convinced that loving her would destroy them both. But when her life is threatened, all his carefully constructed walls crumble.

A tour de force of history and imagination, The Lady and the Unicorn is Tracy Chevalier’s answer to the mystery behind one of the art world’s great masterpieces—a set of bewitching medieval tapestries that hangs today in the Cluny Museum in Paris. They appear to portray the seduction of...

A Sunday Times Bestseller England’s Forgotten Queens ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale.’ -The Times Her children or her crown France, 1399: The Duke of Brittany is dead and his widow, Joanna of Navarre, has inherited control of...

Innkeeper, David Stone's worries are abundant and his troubles many. When an entourage of nobles enters his establishment one stormy night, his life turns upside down. His tavern is suddenly overcrowded and he is short on help. Now, a pregnant noblewoman is giving birth on his bed! One of the nobles, Lady Martine, takes his interest, fainting in his arms after she helps his mother deliver a baby. Being so close and even touching a noblewoman is something that doesn't usually happen to a commoner like David.

Through the ages, Castle Dunrannoch has been a place of intrigue, ambition, and more than the occasional murder! As the Christmas snow falls deep, our two intrepid heroines, Flora and Ursula, face danger within the ancient fortress walls. Can they discover the truth before their loved ones meet a grisly end?

Is a forbidden attraction strong enough to ride out the storm? The English Lord: Lord Gar Blackmore is the eldest of the cousins and still not married. As a child he was raised by pirates and even though he sails ships for the king, he is aware of the whispers that go on behind his back. Getting the chance to sail the ship of his dreams, he eagerly accepts the job of captaining an overseas merchant trade ship. At first, Gar doesn't know that the owner of the ship has passed away and that his business is being run by his attractive but bossy widow. Worse yet, the woman plans to sail with him!

Life has a tendency to disrupt what we think we want, no matter where, when, or who you are. An idea more harrowing to no one than two teenagers in love. Still coping with their most recent loss, Kat and Daniel find themselves not only questioning their paths, but who they want to be. Kat’s role as the Princess has always been a daunting obstacle, and the older she gets, the more she realizes just how hard a feat it is to overcome. And while Daniel’s new status boost has certainly opened up his options, will it be enough to prove himself worthy?

Scozia, 2021. L'ispettore della polizia di Oxford James Murray sta indagando su una scomparsa nel castello di Eilean Donan. Bloccato in una stanza buia, James è grato all'angelo biondo che viene in suo aiuto. Con un assassino a piede libero, James non può lasciare il suo angelo medievale indifeso.

Dicen que la venganza es un plato que se sirve frío, pero las cosas no siempre salen como esperamos. Kian no contaba con la irresistible personalidad de Amy y la resolución de su corazón. Y debajo de la dureza del carácter de Kian, ella descubre una ternura que la conmueve irremediablemente.

Lady Domina is playing a daring game. After her father falls gravely ill, she hides the truth of his condition and continues to rule in his name. Then one of the king’s knights arrives on royal business, and she must find a way to deceive the arrogant, handsome intruder.

Esslingen im 15. Jahrhundert: Obwohl kerngesund, wurde die junge Katharina von ihrem Stiefvater und ihrer Schwester ins Haus der Aussätzigen verbannt. Doch mit Hilfe ihres Liebsten, des Weinhändlers Lukas, konnte sie fliehen. Rastlos zieht sie als "Meisterin der verbotenen Künste" mit dem fahrenden Volk durch die Lande. In Nürnberg findet sie Schutz und gewinnt durch ihre Fähigkeiten als Heilerin und Wahrsagerin sogar die Gunst der Ratsherren. Währenddessen setzt ihr Liebster alles daran, ihre Ehre zu retten. Doch die beiden haben mächtige Feinde, die nun auch Lukas nach dem Leben trachten.