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Paper Princess: The scorching opposites attract romance in The Royals Series
Be careful what you wish for . . .
Ella Harper is a survivor. She’s spent her whole life poor, her mother struggling to make ends meet – yet still believing that someday she’d climb out of the gutter. But after her mother’s death, Ella is truly lost and alone.
Until Callum Royal appears, picking Ella up and dropping her into his mansion – among his five sons, who all hate her. Each Royal boy is more magnetic than the last. But none is as captivating as Reed Royal, the boy most determined to send her back to the slums.
Reed doesn’t want her. He says she doesn’t belong with the Royals.
He might be right.
Wealth. Excess. Deception. It’s nothing Ella has ever experienced.
But if she’s going to survive in the Royal palace, she’ll need to start issuing her own Royal decrees . . .
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Private Royals: BookShots (A Private Thriller Book 1)
James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment.
Jack Morgan is visiting Peter Knight and the team in the London branch of his investigation agency, Private.
At a cocktail party the night before the Trooping the Colour parade for the Queen’s 90th birthday, Jack receives a phone call from the Duke of Aldershot saying that his daughter, Abbie, has been kidnapped. He needs Private on the case – one word to the police and Abbie will be killed.
Jack will have to find Abbie before 11:00 a.m. the next morning, or the kidnapping will turn to murder.
Read the full-length sequel – PRIVATE PRINCESS – available now
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Twisted Palace: The sizzling third instalment in The Royals series by the New York Times bestseller
Return to the sensational standout TikTok series, The Royals, in this third instalment, Twisted Palace.
From mortal enemies to unexpected allies, two teenagers try to protect everything that matters most.
Ella Harper has met every challenge that life has thrown her way. She’s tough, resilient, and willing to do whatever it takes to defend the people she loves, but the challenge of a long-lost father and a boyfriend whose life is on the line might be too much for even Ella to overcome.
Reed Royal has a quick temper and even faster fists. But his tendency to meet every obstacle with violence has finally caught up with him. If he wants to save himself and the girl he loves, he’ll need to rise above his tortured past and tarnished reputation.
No one believes Ella can survive the Royals. Everyone is sure Reed will destroy them all.
They may be right.
With everything and everyone conspiring to keep them apart, Ella and Reed must find a way to unravel all the secrets in their Twisted Palace.
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The Royal Windsor Secret: A Novel
Could she be the secret daughter of the Prince of Wales? In this dazzling novel by the author of Sisters of the Resistance, a young woman seeks to discover the truth about her mysterious past. Perfect for readers of Shana Abe, Bryn Turnbull, and Marie Benedict.
Cleo Davenport has heard the whispers: the murmured conversations that end abruptly the second she walks into a room. Told she was an orphan, she knows the rumor—that her father is none other than the Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne. And at her childhood home at Cairo’s Shepheard’s Hotel, where royals, rulers, and the wealthy live, they even called her “The Princess.”
But her life is turned upside down when she turns seventeen. Sent to London under the chaperonage of her very proper aunt, she’s told it’s time to learn manners and make her debut. But Cleo’s life can’t be confined to a ballroom. She longs for independence and a career as a jewelry designer for Cartier, but she cannot move forward until she finds out about her past.
Determined to unlock the truth, Cleo travels from London, back to Cairo, and then Paris, where her investigations take a shocking turn into the world of the Parisian demi-monde, and a high-class courtesan whose scandalous affair with the young Prince of Wales threatened to bring down the British monarchy long before anyone had heard of Wallis Simpson.
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Royal Heir (Westerly Billionaire Book 3)
Ruth Cardello, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Up for Heir, turns a fairy-tale romance into a sizzling bedtime story.
Rachelle Westerly needs a break. After years of acting as the family peacekeeper, she’s finally ready to take a step back. Her movie-star brother has offered her the perfect escape. But on the very first day of her vacation, she steps onto a red carpet and straight into the arms of a real-life prince—and the promise of just the kind of flash and fortune that tore her own family apart.
As the soon-to-be leader of Vandorra, Prince Magnus de Bartelebon always gets what he wants—and the regal bad boy wants the sweet American schoolteacher. Although he should be announcing his engagement of convenience to a neighboring princess, Rachelle is the one he desires in his bed and by his side.
While the drop-dead gorgeous Magnus might be almost everything she craves, Rachelle can’t help but think that falling for him would be a royal mistake. He may be ruling a kingdom one day, but she’s in charge of her heart. And he’ll have to win it with more than a lap of luxury—as inviting as it is.
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Broken Prince: The sizzling enemies to lovers romance in The Royals Series
Has this prince lost his crown?
Reed Royal has it all. The girls at his elite prep school line up to date him, the guys want to be him, but Reed never gave a damn about anyone until Ella Harper walked into his life.
What began as burning resentment turned into something else entirely. Keep Ella close. Keep Ella safe. But when one mistake drives her out of Reed’s arms and brings chaos to the Royal household, Reed’s entire world begins to fall apart around him.
Ella doesn’t want him anymore. She says they’ll only destroy each other. She might be right.
Secrets. Betrayal. Enemies. If Reed is going to win back his princess, he’ll need to prove himself Royally worthy.
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Royal Honor (Dragon Royals Book 5)
My unruly kingdom will bow to me as queen… or we will all perish.My men and I are under attack from all sides. My evil uncle invades the isle. The chaos god stalks Caldren. The uncontrolled Scourge sweep across the kingdom.
I’m fighting for the future of the isle. But I’m also fighting for a happy ending—for Talisyn’s eyes to light up with memories and for Zehr to finally take his place at my side. For Jaik and Caldren, even after having gripped the crown, to take their places at my side… together. For Damyn to surrender to the desire between us.
Chaos will try to tear us apart.
But I’ll bring us all together… or die trying.
Don’t miss the exciting conclusion to Honor’s story!
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Royal Guard
At thirty thousand feet, assassins invade the first class cabin and put a knife to my throat. Then one of the passengers hurls them aside like they’re nothing. The gorgeous, gruff giant who saves me is Garrett Buchanan, a former Marine. When we uncover a conspiracy to murder me, he becomes the only one I can trust. To stay alive, we must go on the run together.He’s nothing like the men back home. He’s as big and rugged as the Texas landscape. He might call me “Your Highness” but those blue eyes burn the clothes right off my body. I have to swap my dress and tiara for jeans and a plaid shirt and he shows me an America full of horses and sunsets and kisses in the rain. But the conspiracy goes further than we dreamed. To save my country, I must return home and take the throne long before I’m ready. And to protect me, Garrett must put on a suit and become a palace guard, forbidden to touch me, let alone kiss me.
I know we can’t be together. I know princesses don’t get to fall in love. So what do I do? Because I’ve completely fallen for this man.
Standalone romantic suspense with guaranteed HEA and no cliffhanger
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Expedition Cooking with the Enoch Royal Knights, Vol. 4
Magical Cooking VS. A Spoiled Princess!Mell and the Second Expeditionary Squadron are ordered to accompany Henrietta, the seventh-born princess, on her journey to a nearby country. While expeditionary squadrons are rarely assigned to escort missions, this request came straight from the king himself! But this princess is none other than the culprit who originally abandoned Amelia, the griffin, on a southern island. The Second Expeditionary Squadron take to their mission with mixed emotions in their hearts. Liselotte, the lover of mythical beasts, appears particularly enraged…
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Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family
For as long as the British monarchy has existed, royal children have been brought up in ways that seem bizarre and eccentric to the rest of us. From medieval wet nurses to today’s Norland nannies and elite boarding schools, princes and princesses have endured parental abandonment for centuries as their parents farmed out childrearing duties to paid staff.
And as this marvellous romp of a book demonstrates, dysfunctional childhood experiences produce emotionally damaged adults, as evidenced by Edward VIII – who was horribly mistreated by his nanny – and his marriage to his substitute mother figure, Mrs Simpson; by alcoholic party girl Princess Margaret; and by rebellious Harry and his desperate desire to adopt Meghan Markle’s world view, to the detriment of his relationship with his brother.
Interweaving exclusive testimonies from palace staff with historical sources, Tom Quinn also uncovers outrageous tales of royal children misbehaving, often hilariously – from Edward VII smashing up his schoolroom to the Queen mischievously pranking unsuspecting visitors with dog biscuits to Prince William pinching a teacher’s bottom.
Amusing and shocking in equal measure, Gilded Youth examines how the royal family has clung to outmoded traditions that centre on emotional coldness and detachment, and how, when it comes to children, the British royal family is still living in the Dark Ages.
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Harry & Meghan: Vol. 2: A New American Royal Family Takes Their Place in History
Finally, Volume 2, the second installment of the “Harry & Meghan” series, is here! Be one of the first to read this #1 New Release and follow-up to Volume 1, also a #1 New Release when it launched in 2021, examining the next phase of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s historical move from the UK to California. This mini-biography is the first to be released since their daughter and American-born royalty Lilibet “Lili” Diana met her gan-gan Queen Elizabeth—and much of it is told in their own words.An incisive, analytical and occasionally satirical view of the racism, press intrusion and betrayal they’ve faced since moving to America, this mini-biography contains fresh new details and up-to-the-minute news on the couple **(Please note page counts before purchasing; these books are short, quick looks at one moment in time).**
More dramatic than a season of The Crown, more gripping than any soap opera and more intriguing than any mystery thriller, the true story of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex rocking the British royal family is like no other book you’ve ever read.
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Royal Flush
‘The Colonel’ was rumoured to have masterminded the most successful robberies of the past decade. Now he’s back playing his old game.The immensely wealthy owner of a successful racing yard, Edward de Jersey, has set high hopes on a Derby win from his magnificent colt, Royal Flush. But de Jersey’s luck runs out when his adviser invests his fortune in a fledgling Internet company that crashes, leaving him with mounting debts.
Afraid he will loose everything, de Jersey resurrects his criminal past and attempts to pull off the most audacious heist in history – the target, the Koh-i-noor diamond, Mountain of Light. Weighing over a hundred carats, the jewel has an estimated value of more than a billion pounds…
**Lynda La Plante’s Widows is now a major motion picture**
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THE CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS: ORGANIZATION AND UNITS 1889—2018
This is a comprehensive record of the organization and units of the British Army’s Royal Engineers 1889-2018. The chapter include Before the Great War 1889-1914; the First World War 1914-18; Interwar years 1920-1939; the Second World War 1939-1946; post-war Regulars 1946-1992 and 1992-2018; Reserves 1947-1967; Reserves 1967-2018; the organization of RE units 1889-2018; Order of Battle 2020; Anti-Aircraft Searchlight battalions 1922-1940; and Engineer equipment. AN invaluable resource for former members, historians, and enthusiasts.Read more
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The Royal Game: A gripping Medieval historical romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for autumn 2023 reading!: A gripping new historical … from the Sunday…
‘I was completely captivated’ Barbara Erskine
The spellbinding new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestseller Anne O’Brien.
England, 1444. Three women challenge the course of history…
King Henry VI’s grip on the crown hangs by a thread as the Wars of the Roses starts to tear England apart. And from the ashes of war, the House of Paston begins its rise to power.
Led by three visionary women, the Pastons are a family from humble peasant beginnings who rely upon cunning, raw ambition, and good fortune in order to survive.
Their ability to plot and scheme sees them overcome imprisonment, violence and betrayal, to eventually secure for their family a castle and a place at the heart of the Yorkist Court. But success breeds jealousy and brings them dangerous enemies…
An inspirational story of courage and resilience, The Royal Game, charts the rise of three remarkable women from obscurity to the very heart of Court politics and intrigue.
‘A wonderfully immersive and intriguing read, meticulously researched. I was completely captivated’ Barbara Erskine
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The Royal Guard, The Antihero
I continued to guard the royals who didn’t exist, but after committing the crime of the century and changing history forever, life didn’t get any less complicated. I just wanted to be the hero, but it was never easy. I realised that, once I was pleading for my own survival at the top of a volcano.There was a huge life changing event ahead for the secret members of The Royal Family, but not before I satisfied my own royal obsession with an evening that will blow your mind. I kept Queen Elizabeth’s secrets, but being part of a royal conspiracy, hiding the walking dead, was having its toll on my own life. I never thought that I would actually be kidnapping a member of The Royal Family, until I was.Based on true events.
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The Royal Secret: The latest new historical crime thriller from the No 1 Sunday Times bestselling author (James Marwood & Cat Lovett, Book 5)
From the No.1 bestselling author of The Last Protector and The Ashes of London comes the next book in the phenomenally successful series following James Marwood and Cat Lovett during the time of King Charles II.
Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold!
A Times Best Paperback of 2022
Two young girls plot a murder by witchcraft. Soon afterwards a government clerk dies painfully in mysterious circumstances. His colleague James Marwood is asked to investigate – but the task brings unexpected dangers.
Meanwhile, architect Cat Hakesby is working for a merchant who lives on Slaughter Street, where the air smells of blood and a captive Barbary lion prowls the stables. Then a prestigious new commission arrives. Cat must design a Poultry House for the woman that the King loves most in all the world.
Unbeknownst to all, at the heart of this lies a royal secret so explosive that it could not only rip apart England but change the entire face of Europe…
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Twisted Kingdom: A Dark New Adult Romance (Royal Elite Book 3)
★ Top #25 Bestseller in the entire Amazon store! ★The kingdom isn’t supposed to fall.
The truth screws you over before it sets you free.
Masks drop.
Secrets unravel.
Elsa’s race after the past blinds her from the present.
I’ll fight for her.
I’ll bring her back.
I’ll protect her even if it’s the last thing I do.
We made a promise.
She’s mine.
Are you ready for one final game, sweetheart?Twisted Kingdom is book three of Royal Elite Series and should be read after Deviant King & Steel Princess. This is a dark, mature new adult romance and contains dubious situations that some readers might find offensive.
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Royal Hunt: A dark fantasy fae romance (Royal Fae Series Book 1)
Eve was only trying to get out of horrible betrothal. At least, that’s what she told herself when she snuck out onto the balcony during the royal feast, and had her wicked way with the first man she met.How was she supposed to know that while that was going on, the royal family was being murdered just beyond the wall?
And the man she was with was a drunken, disgusting mess. There was no indication he was anyone at all of importance!
Yet keeping the new crown prince of the realm alive is only the beginning of her worries. With the murder of the royals came the fae; creatures with magick who descend every hundred years or so to force the humans underneath them to compete in death games. They call it the Royal Hunt.
Now it isn’t just about saving the prince’s life, but her own, and every human living in the kingdom.
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Working for the Royals (Kindle Single)
Ask any visitor to London, from Tokyo to Tennessee, what is their number one priority in places to see, and the answer will invariably be: Buckingham Palace. It is by far the most famous building in the world and the lady who lives there, Queen Elizabeth 11, is easily the most famous woman on the planet.
Her Majesty employs some 1,200 men and women, full and part-time, permanent and temporary in her various Royal residences with over 400 working for her at Buckingham Palace alone.
So, what is she like to work for? Is she a generous employer? Does she encourage friendliness among those whose salaries she pays or does she prefer to keep her distance? Is it true she hates her servants to have facial hair – beards or moustaches? Why do the housemaids have to vacuum while walking backwards at all times? How are the servants told to react when they meet the Queen or any member of her family? What’s the money like?
In many ways Her Majesty is a model employer, providing food, drink and accommodation, at the best address in London, to her staff, but one thing she does not offer is high wages.
So why do most of them stay for many years? This book gives all the answers from the inside.Brian Hoey has written 26 books about Britain’s Royal Family and as a former reporter and presenter with BBC Television and Radio he has interviewed Prince Charles, Princess Anne ( whose official biography he wrote), the Duke of Edinburgh and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Hoey was a television commentator at the wedding of Charles and Diana in 1981 and again, sadly, in 1997 at the funeral of Diana, He has also interviewed many of Hollywood’s Royalty including; Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, Ray Milland, Cary Grant, David Niven, Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, Kirk Douglas, Jean Simmons and he conducted the final TV interview with Charlie Chaplin.
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How to Love a Dangerous Rogue: A Royal Regency Romance (Royals and Renegades Book 1)
From USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Scott comes a dazzling new age-gap Regency romance between a ruthless king and the daring lady who wins his jaded heart…
Lady Tansy Francis has been a loyal lady-in-waiting for most of her life. In the eyes of the ton, she has come to London for the formal betrothal announcement of the princess who is like a sister to her. But secretly, Tansy has become caught up in the plans for a revolution in her homeland. She finds herself with no choice but to join forces with the last person she should ever trust, a coldhearted man who is feared by many: the king to whom the princess is about to announce her betrothal.
King Maximilian of Varros has a reputation that precedes him as a brutal, callous ruler who has stopped at nothing to claim his throne. After many long years of war, he has forged peace in his kingdom. But that peace is being threatened, and he’ll burn everything and everyone to the ground to save it. There are only a few obstacles standing in his path, and one of them happens to be a fearless lady-in-waiting he can’t stop wanting.
Tansy’s allegiance is to the princess, but King Maximilian has no qualms about seizing whatever he desires, consequences be damned. With the fires of revolution lit and chaos swirling around them, their passion is forbidden and yet impossible to resist. Trapped between old loyalties and new longings, Tansy has to make the most difficult choice of all—risk her heart for a dangerous rogue, or watch as he marries her best friend.
Heat level: Scorching hot! Don’t say you weren’t warned.
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A Royal Visit to Victory Street: A heartbreaking and utterly gripping family saga (The Bryant Sisters Book 5)
From Amazon charts bestseller Pam Howes comes an emotional and uplifting saga about the power of family and a community trying to rebuild their lives after the terrible war that nearly destroyed everything…1956, Liverpool. With the shadow of the war looming over them and bomb craters littering the surrounding streets, hope feels far away for the residents of Victory Street. When they learn that the Queen has chosen to visit them on a tour of Liverpool, the delighted neighbours bring back the wartime spirit. Can they possibly get the street ready in time?
Even a royal visit cannot take away Bella Harrison’s worries. Her son, fourteen-year-old Levi, has just told her he wants to move to America to join the rest of his father’s family. The news has so shocked Bella that she’s not sure she’ll be able to sing for the Queen, jeopardising all their plans for the big day.
Life has been hard for Levi, growing up as a mixed-race boy in Liverpool, but he’s the light of Bella’s life. The thought of losing him brings back the terrible memories of her father and sister dying during the war. If everyone pulls together to make the Queen’s visit an unforgettable celebration, perhaps she can persuade Levi that Victory Street is where he belongs.
But when Levi receives heartbreaking news from America and his move becomes uncertain, Bella starts to wonder if all her efforts to keep him in Liverpool have been for the right reasons. Can Bella find it in herself to sing for the big celebration, and make the right choice for her beloved son?
A totally unputdownable, heart-wrenching historical novel, packed with family secrets, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell.
What readers are saying about Pam Howes:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Heart-wrenching… You will need tissues… I just loved it all… Brought tears to my eyes as I read… Just perfect… 10/10.’ NetGalley reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘WOW… Brilliant… Keeps you turning the pages for more emotional rollercoasters.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘So perfect and beautiful… I was so ecstatic at how good a read this was, and it completely blew me away.’ Goodreads reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Heart-warming… I couldn’t put this down… Read the whole book in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I loved this… I couldn’t put this down… Kept me hooked.’ Goodreads reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘You won’t be able to put it down. I certainly couldn’t… Pulls you in from the first page until the last.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘All the feelings and emotions… Heart-warming, emotional and uplifting… Definitely recommend!!’ Stardust Book Reviews
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Mistaken As His Royal Bride (Princess Brides for Royal Brothers, Book 1) (Mills & Boon Modern)
Accidentally claimed by His Majesty!
Maddi hasn’t fully considered the implications of posing as her betrothed half-sister, Princess of Isla’Rosa. Or that King Aristedes will demand she continue the pretence to avoid major scandal. Immersing herself in the royal life she was denied growing up is as compelling as it is daunting. But so is the thrill of Aristedes’s smouldering gaze…
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Her Royal Spyness
The author of the Molly Murphy mysteries now turns her attentions to the mischief, mishaps and musings of minor English royalty
My ridiculously long name is Lady Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie. Thirty-fourth in line for the throne, I am, as they say, flat broke. When my brother Binky cut off my meager allowance, I bolted from Scotland – and my engagement to Fish-Face (I mean, Prince Siegfried) – for London, where I have:
a) built a fire in the hearth – entirely on my own, thank you very much
b) fallen for an absolutely unsuitable Irish peer
c) made a few quid housekeeping incognito, and
d) been summoned by the Queen Herself to spy on her playboy son.Less than thrilled with this last bit, I’m wondering what to do, when an arrogant Frenchman – who was trying to swipe our family estate! – winds up dead in my bathtub. Now, my new job is to clear that very long family name . . .
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The Unlikely Heir: A Forbidden MM Royal Romance (Unlikely Dilemmas Book 1)
What happens when the Prince of Wales falls in love with the prime minister?My boring life working in an insurance call center in sunny California just took an unexpected turn. Thanks to my misbehaving relatives, I’ve leaped from obscurity to royalty as the new heir to the British throne.
But my welcome in England is about as warm as the weather. I arrive to discover a country horrified at the thought of an American version of Prince Charming and ready to revolt against the monarchy. I vow to my grandmother, the queen, that I will do everything possible to help her save the crown.
Unfortunately, royal life isn’t easy. From bewildering traditions, traitorous friends, and malevolent swans, the only thing I’m succeeding in is providing entertainment for the tabloids and social media trolls.
And then the broodingly handsome prime minister, Oliver Hartwell, bursts into my life.
With his meteoric rise from poverty to the most powerful man in the country, Oliver understands my current plight. Innocent messages of support turn into late-night chats—and unexpected feelings.
But there’s one major problem. The royal family must remain politically neutral at all times.
So how can I keep my promise to save the monarchy when I’m falling in love with the prime minister?
A forbidden romance filled with humor and drama featuring a bumbling Prince of Wales and a stern yet dashing prime minister, with a love that could transform a nation.
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Titan Mage Apocalypse: A Harem Fantasy Adventure
A world-ending deity? An ancient superweapon? A fight for the future of Haven? Only Harper’s Harriers can save the day!When Locke came to the world of Haven, he didn’t know he’d be called upon to save it one day—but with his god-tier magic, his giant mech called a Titan, and his crew of hot, capable women, he’s the best man for the job.
Especially now that his crew includes the Precursor space witch Peth, whose memories of what destroyed her civilization a thousand years ago have come rushing back. Now that same destroyer is about to break free from its prison within the Crystal Moon. To defeat it, they’ll have to find and activate an ancient Precursor superweapon.
But reaching the superweapon won’t be easy, for Locke must now lead the Harper’s Harriers to the one place no one from Haven has gone in over a thousand years:
Outer space.
Has Locke mastered his Titan enough to face his greatest challenge yet? Will his crew, their Titans, and all their epic upgrades be enough to save the world?
He may not know how his story on Haven will end, but between his harem of badass women and the coming battle with a destroyer god, one thing’s for sure:
Whatever comes next, he’s going to go out with a bang.
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Royal Road to Fotheringay: (Mary Stuart: Book 1): the enthralling and engrossing story of one of history’s most mysterious of monarchs from the Queen of British historical fiction
From the pen of international multi-million copy bestseller Jean Plaidy comes a rare insight in to the complicated and passionate emotions of Mary Queen of Scots – hers is a tale of love, romance, politics, plotting and bloody murder… Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory.
‘This must surely rank best, or near it, of the many novels about this sadly fascinating woman’ — Birmingham Mail
‘These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about history, their heroines are smart, strong and in control of their destinies and their stories will remain with you for ever…They are a celebration of women’s spirit throughout history.’ — Daily Express
‘Gripping and exciting’ — ***** Reader review
‘Captivating’ — ***** Reader review
‘Spellbinding’ — ***** Reader review
‘Jean Plaidy at her best!!!’ — ***** Reader review
‘I was gripped from the first page’ — ***** Reader review
‘A riveting read’ — ***** Reader review*******************************************************
At just six days old, Mary Stuart became Queen of Scots.
At just six years old she was betrothed to the Dauphin François, the future King of France.
Reluctantly leaving Scotland, Mary is raised in the decadent French court in preparation to become the Queen of France. But her reign with François is short-lived.
Widowed at just eighteen years old, Mary is once again forced to leave her home to return to Scotland. Now a Catholic queen of a Protestant country, Mary must rule with caution and choose her next husband prudently…
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Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors. The Sunday Times no 1 bestseller
THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER‘Explosive’ The Sun
‘Accounts from insiders who have never spoken before’ The Times
‘Bombshell’ The MirrorThe British Royal Family believed that the dizzy success of the Sussex wedding, watched and celebrated around the world, was the beginning of a new era for the Windsors. Yet, within one tumultuous year, the dream became a nightmare. In the aftermath of the infamous Megxit split and the Oprah Winfrey interview, the Royal Family’s fate seems persistently threatened.
As Meghan and Harry’s much-trailed Netflix documentary finally airs, the public remains puzzled. Meghan’s success has alternatively won praise, bewildered and outraged. Confused by the Sussexes’ slick publicity, few understand the real Meghan Markle. What lies ahead for Meghan? And what has happened to the family she married into? Can the Windsors restore their reputation?
With extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews from insiders who have never spoken before, Tom Bower, Britain’s leading investigative biographer, unpicks the tangled web of courtroom drama, courtier politics and thwarted childhood dreams to uncover an astonishing story of love, betrayal, secrets and revenge.
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DUTY
Growing up in the 1970s on a tough council estate in North East England, career options were limited. As a young lad, I needed focus. Three days after my 17th birthday, the Royal Marines offered me that.
After serving in the Falklands and Northern Ireland, my career took another path, which eventually led me to almost three decades serving as a firefighter.My driving force for many roles in my life has been that of duty. Throughout life’s challenges, commiserations and celebrations, I began to appreciate just how fragile life can be – and learnt the importance of physical health, a positive mindset, and unbreakable resilience.
My story, my life, my duty.
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The Royal Baths Murder (A Yorkshire Murder Mystery Book 4)
A murdered crime writer. An idyllic Yorkshire town. Can DCI Oldroyd separate fact from fiction?
A famous writer is found murdered at the Victorian baths in the Yorkshire town of Harrogate. In a crime worthy of one of his novels, Damian Penrose, who was appearing at the town’s crime writing festival, has been ruthlessly strangled. But with no trace of the murderer and no apparent means of escape, how did the killer simply vanish from the scene of the crime?
There’s only one mind capable of unlocking this mystery: DCI Jim Oldroyd. But as he and his team quickly discover, while Penrose was popular with the reading public, he had made plenty of enemies. Feuds over money, accusations of plagiarism, a string of affairs…His route to the top left a trail of embittered rivals—and suspects. But which of them was willing to commit murder?
When Penrose’s shocking death proves to be just the first of many, it becomes clear to Oldroyd that he is dealing with a calculating criminal hell-bent on revenge. He must find and bring them to justice. Before the truth becomes more chilling than fiction…
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Fate of a Royal (Lord of Rathe Duet Book 1)
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#1 in New Adult Romance“You will go to Rathe University, live among the giftless and those of light magic. You, Knight Deveraux, will learn to coexist.”
I’ve never heard more wasted words in my life. Then again, the gifted counsel never did have much to say that wasn’t. The only members amongst them who speak a thing worth listening to are my parents, the King and Queen of the Stygian’s, the people of Dark Magic.
Unfortunately for me and my brothers, they’ve chosen to play nice instead of sinking their talons into anyone who dares demand a thing from their heirs. In this instance at least.
Every gifted is forced to leave our realm behind after graduation to spend the next four years in a world that isn’t ours, while pretending it’s enough for those with something deeper clawing beneath their skin.
It isn’t. Not by a long shot, and while it’s as boring as I thought it would be, we find ways to entertain ourselves.
A little Fae Dust, the power of persuasion, and it’s a party worthy of a royal … or four.
That was fun the first year, but it’s my second now, and the minute I got back to campus, I knew it would be worse than before. I felt it, that pull buried beneath my skin, the whisper of a warning deep in my mind I could hear but couldn’t reach.
It starts with a human party and ends with a nightmare.
A five foot, white haired one.
With eyes like ice and a body begging to be bitten, she’s a problem.A giftless one.
That’s right, she’s human.
Worthless.
And if the shadow circling my soul is telling me what I think it is … she belongs to it.
My new obsession … is my fated mate.But there is no way the fates would give me, a Lord of Rathe, a heir to the throne of dark magic, a giftless girl.
I’ll prove they got it wrong.
That she’s not mine.If I’m lucky, I’ll destroy her in the process.
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Royal (Dark Slayers MC Book 16)
When my past catches up with me, will Royal agree to protect me and the son I kept hidden from him?My life changed the night my abusive boyfriend traded me to a biker to pay off his gambling debt. But it wasn’t all terrible because Royal, the biker, turned out to be nothing like the outlaw who had been mistreating me for years. He refused to keep me against my will and even gave me a bundle of cash so I could be free to leave.
And I did, but not before experiencing a night of pure pleasure with my rescuer. His rough yet soothing voice and irresistibly muscular body made me consider staying, but Royal had made it clear that he wasn’t the relationship type. Also, my ex wasn’t going to leave me alone, and those close to me were also in danger. So, I decided to flee.
Only later did I realize that I had left with more than a broken body and shattered spirit—but with a secret in my womb.
For five years, I managed to keep my son safe, but my ex had not stopped hunting me. He grew more menacing and powerful, and he eventually tracked me down. Now, there is only one person I can turn to for protection: Royal.
But can he forgive me for leaving and save me once more?
Or will the truth about the child I kept from him ruin any chance of reconciliation?
“Royal” is the 16th book in the “Dark Slayers MC” hot and alluring romance series featuring bikers who will remind you why you like the bad boys so much. They’re protective, rough, and running on pure diesel and adrenaline.
Each book in the series is a standalone with a guaranteed happily ever after for the couple, though it is recommended to read them in order for maximum enjoyment.Read more
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A Family of Kings: The descendants of Christian IX of Denmark (Theo Aronson Royal History)
In 1863, Queen Victoria decreed that her son Edward, Prince of Wales, should marry Princess Alexandra, daughter of the obscure and unsophisticated heir to the Danish throne.The beauty, grace and charm of Prince Christian’s daughter had prevailed over the Queen’s intense dislike of the Danish royal house. Even the embarrassingly difficult Bertie was persuaded to agree to the match.
Thus began the fairy-tale saga of a family that handed on its good looks, unaffectedness and democratic manners to almost every royal house of modern Europe. For, in the year that Alexandra became Princess of Wales, her brother Willie was elected King of the Hellenes; her father at last succeeded to the Danish throne; her sister Dagmar was soon to become wife of the future Tsar Alexander III of Russia; and her youngest sister Thyra later married the de jure King of Hanover.
A Family of Kings is the story of the crowned children and grandchildren of Christian IX and Queen Louise of Denmark, focusing on the half-century before the First World War. It is an intimate, domestic study of a close-knit family, their individual personalities, and the courts to which they came.
Theo Aronson is the author of over twenty works of royal historical biography, published in eleven languages. Among the widely read are Grandmama of Europe, The King in Love, Napoleon and Josephine and a biography of Princess Margaret. In the course of researching and writing these books he has interviewed major and minor members of Britain’s royal family and members of the royal households, as well as various officials, servants, friends and others whose lives are in some way connected with the monarchy.
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Murder Most Royal: The brand-new murder mystery from the author of THE WINDSOR KNOT
THE ROYALLY BRILLIANT THIRD BOOK IN THE HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN INVESTIGATES MYSTERY SERIES – NOW AVAILABLE IN HARDBACK, EBOOK AND AUDIOBOOK.
____________________December 2016 – A severed hand is found washed up on a beach next to the Queen’s estate at Sandringham.
Elizabeth has become quite accustomed to solving even the most complex of murders. And though she quickly identifies the 70-year-old victim, Edward St Cyr, from his signet ring, the search for his killer is not so straightforward.
St Cyr led an unconventional, often controversial life, making many enemies along the way in the quiet, rural world of North Norfolk, where everyone knows each other’s business.
But when a second man is found dead, and a prominent local woman is nearly killed in a hit-and-run, the mystery takes an even darker turn.
With the winter break coming to an end, the Queen and her trusted assistant Rozie must race to discover how the pieces of the puzzle fit together. Or the next victim may be found even closer to home.
Agatha Christie meets The Crown in MURDER MOST ROYAL, the much-anticipated third book in the ‘Her Majesty The Queen Investigates’ mystery series by SJ Bennett – for fans of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Agatha Christie and M.C. Beaton’s Agatha Raisin.
______________________PRAISE FOR THE ‘HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN INVESTIGATES’ SERIES:
‘A witty whodunit starring our very own HM The Queen as an amateur sleuth’ – GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
‘A pitch-perfect murder mystery’ – Ruth Ware
‘Written with wit and brio’ – Daily Express
‘Miss Marple with a crown’ – Daily Mirror
‘Absolute perfection!’ – Isabelle Broom
‘Delightfully charming’ – Adele Parks
‘Pure confection’ – New York Times
‘Warm & witty’ – Woman&Home
‘A delightful read’ – BBC Radio 2
‘I loved it’ – Joanne Harris
‘A total joy’ – Nina Stibbe
‘Charming’ – Guardian
‘What a hoot!’ – SagaRead more
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Reign of Royal (Memento Mori Book 1)
When the card is dropped, you are marked.
There is no escaping them, they come for their prey and will hunt until your blood soaks the ground beneath your cold lifeless body. They are the new generation and they have something to prove. They are hungry to show the OG’s that they are ready to lead, except, the crowned heir got tired of waiting and began the new generation under the name of the Memento Mori for he is the bringer of death.
The King of Clubs belongs to the heir.
The princess owns the Queen of Hearts.
Jack of Spades represents the coming Chaos.
Ace of Diamonds is for the Havoc.
It’s time for you to Reign Royal…
Those are the words that changed everything and forced us to come out of the shadows to mark our prey. They thought they could take out the Don and have us submit, we are the Memento Mori and bow to no one. We’ll infiltrate their armies and destroy them from the inside, one calling card at a time…
The cards are dropped and our victims are marked ready to be sent back to the hell they crawled out of but when the blonde-haired, green-eyed woman who hasn’t uttered a single word has me following her like a siren’s call, receives the Queen of Hearts, I’m forced to choose between her or them.
Do I break the rules and fight the ones I love most to keep her alive?
Sam’s Notes:
“Reign Of Royal” is the first book in this thrilling dark, twisted mafia series. In this series, you will get, enemies to lovers, lovers to enemies, loss, heartbreak, betrayal, and most of all, what the fu*k moments. These Murdochs are worse than the OG’s, they cannot and will not be controlled by their parents. Hold on tight ladies, these men and women are about to breach that tight forbidden muscle wall without any lube.
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A Right Royal Cozy Investigation Mystery EBox Set Vol 1: Three page turning female amateur sleuth cozy mysteries with a hint of humour
A game of wits between a Royal sleuth and a seasoned detective – but who will crack the case first in these three page-turning mysteries?
“Richard Osman and MC Beaton fans are going to love Helen Golden…Irrepressible, hilarious, intriguing and full of mischief, mayhem and red herrings.”
“I am a huge fan of ‘A Right Royal Cozy Investigation’ series and have read all the books. I love Helen’s writing style and find her humour sassy and fun to read.”
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Spruced Up For Murder
Death at Francis Court Now Confirmed as Murder! Speculation is rife that the victim, estate manager Alex Sterling (44), was found by Lady Beatrice (35), the Countess of Rossex, niece of King James. Lady Beatrice, who has finally come out of hiding following her son’s departure to boarding school, has been managing the project to refurbish and redesign the Events Suite at Francis Court, alongside Perry Juke. Heading up the murder investigation is Detective Chief Inspector Richard Fitzwilliam. Rumour has it that he and Lady Beatrice have a fractious history…Awful man! How dare Fitzwilliam suggest Lady Beatrice’s sister is the number one suspect for Alex’s murder. It could be any one of the staff who were on-site that morning. Well, she’ll show Mr High and Mighty Fitzwilliam! With her attention to detail, her clever dog Daisy, Perry’s imagination, and his partner’s contacts at Fenshire CID, they’ll find the murderer before him. And then they’ll see who’ll look like a fool. Because it won’t be Lady Beatrice, will it?
For Richer, For Deader
Is the Wedding Between TV’s Sir Hewitt Willoughby-Franklin’s Step-Daughter and Billionaire’s Son Off? Rumours are that the recent death of Kelley Lindsell (29), the personal chef of tycoon Rudy (68) and Sheri Trotman (65) at Sir Hewitt’s Fawstead Manor country estate in Fenshire, has spooked Sybil Bransgrove (36) so badly she’s considering cancelling her nuptials. Meanwhile the bride and her mother Lady Grace (61) are being supported by family friend Lady Beatrice (36), the Countess of Rossex, who, alongside her business partner Perry Juke, is currently managing the project to refurbish the Manor House and Lodge on the estate.Not again! Now that Lady Grace has asked amateur sleuth Lady Beatrice to liaise with the police during the investigation into Kelley’s death, she’ll have to cooperate with boorish Detective Chief Inspector Richard Fitzwilliam whether she likes it or not. Her only relief will be solving the murder with the help of her friends Perry and Simon and her dog Daisy to get rid of him faster. But with so many wedding party guests staying on-site, any one of them could be the killer. Can they find out who it is before Sybil calls off the wedding…
Not Mushroom For
TV Chef Luca Mazza Dies After Collapse at Food Show on the King’s Private Estate. Luca Mazza (38), who was taken ill during a food demonstration at the Fenn House Food and Wine Festival two days ago, is now known to have ingested poison. Lady Beatrice (36), the king’s niece, who is working on a refurbishment project at Fenn House with her business partner Perry Juke (34), is believed to be comforting Luca’s boss and close friend Sebastiano Marchetti (38), who she began dating last month.Is he crazy? Why else would Detective Chief Inspector Richard Fitzwilliam suggest that Sebastiano poisoned Luca without any evidence? So now, with the help of her little dog Daisy and her best friends Perry and Simon, amateur sleuth Lady Beatrice will have to prove to Mr Know-it-all Fitzwilliam that Seb is innocent. But with so many people having access to the food preparation area at the show how will she find out who did murder Luca before Fitzwilliam lets his personal dislike get the better of him and arrests Seb?
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The Wrong Royal (The Ashfords Book 2)
She wants freedom.
I just want her.
But she’s not the girl I’m supposed to marry.
She’s the back-up plan.
Talk about messy.
Her loyalty is to her family and her legacy.
Obligation and honor.
My loyalty?
Well, now I’m not so sure where it lies.
I want it to be with her, but she’s determined to make this marriage a business deal.
I’m not into that.
This whole time she’s been thinking she’s the wrong royal.
Joke’s on her.
We were the right match from the very beginning.
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Thief of the Ton (Misfits of the Ton Book 3)
Old sins cast long shadows when hearts are at stake.It’s been fourteen years since Lavinia de Grande was evicted from her childhood home after her father lost his fortune.
On entering her first Season courtesy of a cousin’s charity, Lavinia vows to wreak vengeance on Earl Walton, the villain who orchestrated their ruination. Not even an alluring viscount—whose masterful touch and fiery kisses set her senses ablaze—will distract her from her plan to retrieve the family heirlooms lost at Walton’s hands, by fair means or foul.Peregrine, Viscount Marlow, has been tasked with solving a mystery. A thief known as ‘the Phoenix’ is targeting the ton and stealing seemingly unconnected treasures from different houses. During his investigation, Peregrine is distracted by the daughter of an impoverished viscount—a young woman unlike other debutantes, with a mind of her own and a body ripe for claiming.
As Peregrine draws closer to his quarry, he unearths a secret that links the Phoenix to his own father, and Lavinia, who is falling for her would-be captor, soon learns that what began as a game, might cost her liberty—or even her life.
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Misfits of the Ton
Book 1 – Tomboy of the Ton
Book 2 – Ruined by the Ton
Book 3 – Thief of the Ton
Book 4 – Oddity of the Ton
Book 5 – Harpy of the Ton
Book 6 – Heartbreaker of the Ton
Book 7 – Doxy for the TonRead more
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Redfang Royal (Reverse Harem Omegaverse Duology Book 3)
I’m trying to be a good girl.
Every day, I lie and pretend I’m not a threat. I swallow insults and avoid the electric fence, crossing fingers I can fake my way to freedom before I snap and end up permanently caged.
Borrowing my sister’s identity is my last chance at escape.
But Serafina Redfang isn’t just a cartel heiress. She’s the reason I can never mate the pack of my childhood dreams.
Su Jin, Bishop, Dutch, and Reese already belong to her.
Now I have to pretend to be theirs. To smile, hide my scars, and let them close before I let them go forever.
I’m not really Redfang royalty.
I might not even be a real omega.
But if the guys keep bulldozing my lies, you’re about to meet the real me.
I’m Marisol Redfang, and I’m done hiding my claws.
Redfang Royal is a whychoose omegaverse that includes profanity, consensual spice (with MM pairings), and a mix of darker themes and humor. It is technically a standalone novel, but you’ll have more fun if you’ve already read Pack Darling.
Please check the triggers and tags before sinking your teeth into Marisol’s story!THE PACK DARLING SERIES reading order:
- Pack Darling Part One
- Pack Darling Part Two
- Pack Darling Extended Ending
- Redfang Royal
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The Royal Rebel (Jeanette of Kent duology)
1338: England has declared war on France, and Jeanette of Kent, cousin to King Edward III, says goodbye to her family and travels overseas with the royal court for the first time. Once in Antwerp, she is captivated by talented household knight, Thomas Holland, just as he in turn is powerfully drawn to her.
Although both know their romance is forbidden, their love for each other grows stronger than the danger they face, and they marry in secret. But before they can make their tryst known, Thomas has to leave for war, and in his absence, Jeanette is forced into a second marriage and locked away from the world.
Then Thomas returns, and the real fight begins. As hostile family members battle to keep Jeanette and Thomas apart, the defiant lovers vow to be reunited – whatever the cost…
From the award-winning and bestselling author, Elizabeth Chadwick, comes an epic love story set against the tumultuous backdrop of high chivalry, deadly warfare, devastating plague, and savage rivalry in the twelfth century – the first of two parts telling the remarkable story of a woman who rose from royal rebel to formidable influence.
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The Royal Station Master’s Daughters at War: A dramatic World War I saga of the royal family (The Royal Station Master’s Daughters Series book 2)
The second heartwarming book in The Royal Station Master’s Daughters series. For readers of Maisie Thomas and Daisy Styles.It is 1917 and Maria has adapted well to her new life on the royal Sandringham estate where she works as a maid in the Big House for Queen Alexandra and is in awe of the many treasures around her. It is two years since she turned up at the royal station master’s house to escape her secret past, destitute and with nowhere else to turn. Having proven herself to Harry Saward and his daughters, she is now welcomed by them as one of the family. But when Nellie, a mysterious relative turns up, on the run from the law, Maria’s new-found happiness could be under threat.
Meanwhile, the impact of World War I is felt deeply in the community as the fate of missing men from the Sandringham Company, who fought in Gallipoli, is still unknown. Harry’s daughters pull together to support each other and women on the royal estate as they face their sorrows and challenges. Ada’s husband, Alfie, is away fighting on the front line while Beatrice is now a VAD nurse at a cottage hospital. Jessie has become a land army girl, proudly doing a man’s job, while pining for her sweetheart Jack.
In a community torn apart by loss and tragedy, how will the station master’s family survive and find the happiness they’re all searching for?
The Royal Station Master’s Daughters at War is the second book in the WWI saga series, inspired by the Saward family, who ran the station at Wolferton in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through this family we get a glimpse into all walks of life – from royalty to the humblest of soldiers.
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