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Monthly median sales (top 30)
$665
The median book price
$0.99
Bestseller's daily sales
69
50th book's daily sales
10
Average number of pages per book
343
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fiction > romance > historical > medieval
86.6%
juvenile > fiction > historical > medieval
57.74%
fiction > romance > historical > viking
57.74%
fiction > romance > historical > victorian
57.74%
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medieval, romance, love
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Median title & subtitle length is 10 words:
- Angel of Fire: A Medieval Romance (Medieval Heroes)
- Taken by the Cruel Highlander: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance
- Shadows so Cruel: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Court of Ravens Book 2)
- Claimed by the Heartless Highlander: A Medieval Historical Romance (Highland Hellions Book Club 4)
- Wedded to the Cruel Highlander: A Medieval Historical Romance (Highland Hellions Book Club 3)
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25%
- Volatility
- New releases
- KDP Select
95%
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Angel of Fire: A Medieval Romance (Medieval Heroes)
Tanya Anne Crosby
Rowan: The Lochlann Feuds Complete Series
Robin D. Mahle
A reckless princess. An enemy kingdom. And a mistake that could cost her everything.Rowan never wanted the kind of love you go to war for, the kind of love that could break you. But when a harmless adventure lands her in the dungeons of her enemy, she’ll realize that’s just one of many things that’s beyond her control. Between Socairan politics, blood debts, and arseling lords with perilously gray morality, Rowan is forced to learn more than she ever wanted to about herself, the kinds of choices she is capable of making, and how much she’s willing to risk for a love she never wanted to begin with.Rowan contains all four audiobooks in The Lochlann Feuds Series by USA Today best-selling Authors Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison:Scarlet PrincessTarnished CrownCrimson KingdomObsidian ThronePlus exclusive bonus content, including 20 new chapters, special edition artwork, and more!Dive into this coming-of-age story full of sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance, witty banter, and a depth of character you won’t see coming.**The Lochlann Feuds takes place after the events of The Lochlann Treaty Series, but it can be devoured and enjoyed all on its own.** Read more
“Who dared to touch ye, Molly? Tell me now, I’ll kill them.”Desperate to escape her cruel life as a nun, Molly runs away. And the only man willing to take her in is the most ruthless Highlander of them all…Bloodshed is the only thing Laird Ciaran knows. Yet when sweet Molly comes into his life, she awakens something even more dangerous. Something so dark and obsessive that drives him mad.Distancing himself to protect her, Ciaran soon realizes there is only one way to keep her safe. Molly must marry. And he’d rather burn everything to the ground than allow anyone else to touch her…*Taken by the Cruel Highlander is a steamy Scottish Medieval Historical romance novel of 60,000 words (around 300 pages) written by Maddie MacKenna and published by Cobalt Fairy.No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending. Read more
The Wolf and the Dove
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
From New York Times bestselling author Kathleen E. Woodiwiss comes one of her most beloved romances...The WolfNoble Aislinn grieves as the Iron Wolf and his minions storm through her beloved Darkenwald. And she burns with malice for the handsome Norman savage who would enslave her. . .even as she aches to know the rapture of the conqueror's kiss.The DoveFor the first time ever, mighty Wulfgar has been vanquished—and by a bold and beautiful princess of Saxon blood. He must have the chaste, sensuous enchantress who is sworn to his destruction. And he will risk life itself to nurture with tender passion a glorious union born in the blistering heat of hatred and war. Read more
More painful than love… are the secrets that bind and divide us.Adrift in a sky shadowed by war,We seek, we ache,Searching for the woman who fled us.We shattered her heart, but she unfurled her feathers,Our sweetheart, our little dove,Escaping our talons on pure white wings.One of us soars over battlements,Haunted by past mistakes,Vowing never to repeat them.The other storms through walls of stone and hatred,Eager to destroy the shackles of his past,Determined to shackle her to him instead.Forever.Loyalties are torn.Friendships are tested.Among the chaos, one claim stands irrefutably:We will get her back.She will be ours.Come home to us, white Raven.Shadows so Cruel is a full-length dark fantasy romance novel, and book two in the Court of Ravens duet. The two-part story features two morally gray raven shifters, a young woman at the mercy of their shadows, and a HEA. This world contains dark elements, violence, and themes some may find disturbing. Readers can find more detailed information on www.livzander.com. What this book doesn't contain is a hero - because villains do it better. And two do it better than one… Read more
A Dowry of Blood
S. T. Gibson
This sensational novel tells the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death. "A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful." --Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf Read more
Eternal Beloved (Travels Across Time, Book 2)
Mary Ellen Johnson
A Jaded Contemporary Romance Novelist Finds Love in 14th Century Ireland in ETERNAL BELOVED, a Historical Time-Travel Romance by Mary Ellen Johnson--14th Century Ireland--Bel Lucy might be the wildly successful owner of Bella Publishing, specializing in romances, steamy and sweet, but she doesn’t believe in love. Bel certainly doesn’t believe in love after a wrong turn in the haunted Castle by the Sea lands her in fourteenth-century Ireland where she is forced to endure the company of the musclebound—not to mention poorly groomed—knight, Alaric DeLaMer.In a time of famine and civil war, Alaric proves to be Bel’s protector while dismissing Bel as a prickly creature who delights in goading him with ridiculous tales. When a duplicitous alchemist sends Bel back to the 21st century, Bel discovers she can never be happy in any time or place—unless its beside Alaric, the complete opposite of Bel’s imagined romance heroes.Realizing she was happier in the 14th century, Bel risks everything to battle her way back to Alaric but will her eternal beloved be waiting in his Castle by the Sea?Publisher’s Note: Readers passionate about history will appreciate the author’s penchant for detail and accuracy. In keeping with the era, this story contains scenes of brutality which are true to the time and man’s timeless inhumanity. There are a limited number of sexual scenes with some vulgarity characteristic of the time.THE TRAVELS ACROSS TIME SERIESBefore I WakeEternal BelovedThe Moment I Kissed YouTHE KNIGHTS OF ENGLAND, in series orderThe Lion and the LeopardA Knight There WasWithin A Forest DarkA Child Upon The ThroneLords Among the RuinsThe Flames of RebellionMEET MARY ELLEN JOHNSONOn my first visit to Ireland, I visited Malahide Castle near Dublin. I was captivated by its stunning grounds and interior and its fascinating history, which often aligned with the fate of Ireland itself. Once I learned of its ghosts, I knew Malahide Castle, now the fictional "Castle by the Sea," would provide the perfect setting for my second time travel novel, "Eternal Beloved.""Before I Wake" is the first novel in my four-book time travel series, "Travels Across Time." "Before I Wake" deals with a pair of star-crossed lovers reuniting and fighting in thirteenth-century Cornwall during the time of Simon de Montfort's rebellion against England's king.I am the author of the six-book "Knights of England" historical romance series, plus "The Landlord’s Black-Eyed Daughter," based on the Alfred Noyes poem "The Highwayman," which was published under the pseudonym Mary Ellen Dennis.Upon completion of "Eternal Beloved," I will say goodbye to my beloved Middle Ages and turn my "Travels Across Time" attention first to the Colorado Labor Wars and, finally, to a haunted roadhouse on Colorado’s eastern plains that may bear a close resemblance to a tavern owned by my grandfather.When not writing, I enjoy time with my children and grandchildren and with Karma the Wonder Dog, my German Shepherd, who helped me survive COVID-19 and numerous other adventures. Read more
“If ye want me to touch ye, ye have to say so, wife…”Running for their lives, Emma and her sisters end up in the Beast's lands. And he catches them. Now they are at the mercy of their brother's killer...Laird Hunter may be notorious for his cruelty, but when four lasses seek refuge in his castle, he can’t turn them away. And he knows exactly what —or who— he wants in return: Emma.To protect her sisters, the fiery lass agrees to marry him. But she vows to keep her distance from her new husband. Even if she quivers under the Laird’s heated gaze…*A Virgin for the Highland Beast is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 60,000 words (around 300 pages) written by Eloise Madigan and published by Cobalt Fairy.No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited! Read more
“Ye wrote me those letters as if we’re betrothed. So I’m here to claim my bride. We’re to wed in a month.”Desperate to avoid an unwanted match, Ailis makes up a betrothal to a long-lost Laird. But she never expects the Ghost to show up at her doorstep, ready to claim his bride.After the fire that changed him forever, brooding Laird Duncan lives like a recluse. But when he reads the dirty letters a bold vixen has been sending him, he decides to make her wish come true.He offers Ailis a marriage of convenience. But he has one condition: they must stay away from each other. Even if he can't resist the flush on her cheeks. Or how she trembles when he touches her...*Claimed by the Heartless Highlander is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Lydia Kendall and published by Cobalt Fairy.No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited! Read more
“I want ye to spend five nights with me.”Sweet and innocent healer Margot would do anything to save her sisters. Even give herself to her devilish Laird…When a sudden epidemic strikes his castle, Laird Rhys desperately needs a healer. But he almost loses control when Margot appears…for her help comes with a condition: Rhys must spend five nights with her.Only, a night with the alluring virgin is enough to wake the possessive beast within him…*Five Nights with her Highland Devil is a steamy Scottish Medieval Historical romance novel of 60,000 words (around 300 pages) written by Maddie MacKenna and published by Cobalt Fairy.No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending. Read more
“Ye should leave, Isobel. I cannae promise to be a gentleman with ye.”After months of captivity, Laird Graham returns changed: cold, cruel, and determined to give his clan an heir. Even through a marriage of convenience.Isobel never wanted to marry, but when her father demands that she wed the most wicked Laird, she accepts, on one condition: there will be no bairns for the first year.Yet the more she tries to resist, the more Graham wants to claim her...And seducing his own wife proves to be the most delicious distraction...Even if it puts them both in danger.*Wedded to the Cruel Highlander is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 60,000 words (around 300 pages) written by Lydia Kendall and published by Cobalt Fairy.No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited! Read more
Worse than a ruthless king... is a king obsessed.Isolation, darkness, and rotting flesh,Surrounds me, suffocates me,But I am the vile ruler who controls it all.I long for warmth,Yet, all that I touch,Is cold.Then, she stumbles in to my domain,Lost and frightened,Alone and confused.And I terrify her even more.She calls me the devil,So I show her pleasure,Like only the devil can.I am the heat that stirs her flesh,The longing that trembles her bone.She begs her body to refuse,To escape my embrace,But I am her master,The puppeteer of passion.I am the King of Flesh and Bone.Welcome to my court, little one.King of Flesh and Bone is a full-length dark fantasy novel, and book one in The Pale Court duet. The two-part story features a ruthless man, the woman who can't escape his love, and a HEA. This world contains dark themes, violence, loss, and elements of horror some may find disturbing, and readers can find more detailed information on www.livzander.com. What this book doesn't contain is a hero - because villains do it better. Read more
A half-orc, half-human belongs nowhere…Orek has spent his life trying to prove himself to a clan that despises him. The son of a deposed orc chief and human captive, he must try twice as hard to prove himself a worthy male, a strong hunter, a potential mate…Resigned to a thankless place in the shadows, Orek ekes out a living on the fringes of the clan, just waiting for an opportunity. But what he finds instead one cold autumn night could ruin everything he’s worked so hard to gain—a human woman, captured just as his mother was so many years ago. The choice to protect her from the clan isn’t a choice at all, but what will protect him and his lonely heart from her?A life about to begin, usurped by fate…Sorcha has spent her life helping raise her many siblings, but now finally has the chance to seek her own adventures. At least, she did, before she was snatched from her horse and peddled by slavers. Taken far from home, she’s brought to the worst place imaginable—the craggy western mountains infested with brutal, brutish orcs. All humans know to fear them and stay away, and now she’s been sold to the cruelest clan-chief of them all. But the first orc she meets is nothing like the stories. He’s gentle. He frees her.Nothing is what it seems as they lose themselves in the forest, hunted by trackers and slavers. Out of her depth, Sorcha has no choice but to rely on the mysterious halfling who saved her—but she’s been betrayed already and cannot afford to trust him. Even if, little by little, the quiet male reveals himself to be everything she could ever want.A human and a halfling, lives ripped apart, brought together by coincidence or fate. Running for their lives, they may find the most dangerous place is together…Fans of Finnley Fenn, SJM, Grace Draven, and Ruby Dixon will love this fluffy, steamy monster romance fantasy road trip story! Check sewendelauthor.com for content and trigger warnings. Mature content intended for readers 18+ Read more
Get ready for another passionate adventure from the Executioner Knights universe. It’s a battle for true love in this stunning and diverse Medieval epic set in Plantagenet England.Welcome to the world of THE BLACK DRAGON!Addax al-Kort was not born in England.As the heir to the throne of a defunct distant kingdom (near present day Pakistan), Addax came to England with a trade caravan when he was very young. He became a page for a powerful knight and worked his way through the ranks and protocols of Medieval England to become a full-fledged English knight serving William Marshal. Addax is part of the brotherhood of Executioner Knights serving the Marshal, but he has a great talent for the tournament circuit. Competing under a standard emblazoned with black dragon, he becomes quite rich.But something changes the course of his life forever.A man he thought was a friend.Addax and Maximillian de Grey, a fellow competitor, are close friends, so close that when Maximillian’s father dies, Addax leaves the tournament circuit to go with his friend to help secure his new legacy as the Earl of Dorchester. Maximillian marries a woman of his father’s choosing and that’s where the trouble begins, for Maximillian is not noble man when it comes to women. He doesn't want a wife and he makes that abundantly clear. He has mistresses, openly, in front of his new wife, and steps on everything that marriage stands for.But the new wife isn't any ordinary woman. Emmeline de Witt is a sweet, beautiful woman who doesn’t deserve what Maximillian is dishing out. Addax is put in the position of comforting his friend’s wife simply out of duty and a sense of compassion, but the inevitable happens. When the woman Addax loves is abused by her husband, will he look the other way because of the sanctity of marriage? Or will he fight for the woman who has captured his heart, no matter what happens to him in the end? He's a man of honor, above all... but will honor be what he chooses?Addax has lost everything in his life – his throne, his identity, his family. But Emmeline... Emme... gives him hope that he can know joy once again. In her, he can see his destiny.Or his death.Don't miss this rip-roaring Executioner Knight romance!! Read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited!! Read more
Loki (The Highland Clan Book 1)
Keira Montclair
A warrior with a haunted past and the lass who vows to love him forever.Loki Grant’s first memories are of living in a crate behind an inn in Ayr, struggling to survive. Clan Grant saved him from his lonely existence and took him in as one of their own. But though the Highlands have become his home and he loves his adopted parents, Brodie and Celestina, Loki feels lost. Part of him is still that scrappy wee lad who relied on his wits to survive the streets, and he is not sure he belongs.The feistiest and most beautiful lass in the clan, Arabella, steals his heart, but when her father resists the match because Loki is not of clan blood, Loki decides to confront his past. He wishes to satisfy Bella’s father by discovering his parentage, but he also hopes his quest will help him understand his purpose. As far as Arabella is concerned, Loki Grant is the wiliest, brawest, and most handsome warrior in existence. She is determined to have him as her husband regardless of what her father thinks. So when Loki’s search for his sire leads him into trouble, she rushes headlong after him.Together, Loki and Arabella must discover the dark secrets of Loki’s origins, for only by confronting the past can they hope for a bright future together. Read more
Where honor meets love, the saga of the Duncan clan unfolds.Unveil the secrets, love, and devotion of a clan bound by integrity in this captivating collection. In these tales of duty, deception, and daring, Clan Duncan grapples with the legacy of their late laird, facing challenges that will test their courage, shape their hearts, and forever alter the course of their lives.Books included:1. Highlander’s Mercenary LassLaird Duncan's dying wish sends his most loyal warrior, Andrew Caldwell, on a perilous journey through the Scottish Highlands to find and return his estranged daughter. Andrew's quest leads him to Grace, a formidable mercenary woman whose skills in combat surpass any he's known. As they traverse dangerous lands together, their bond grows, only for Andrew to confront unexpected twists that challenge everything he believes.2. The Lady of her Highland Clan.The aspiring Lady of the Duncan Clan faces the daunting task of winning the elders' approval amid clan chaos. The most straightforward path seems to be an arranged marriage with Laird Clyde Greenock, a charming man who captivates Fiona yet seeks a hidden treasure to save his clan, not her heart.Their fates entwined, Fiona must navigate a treacherous journey of love, trust, and loyalty. 3. Highlander’s Dangerous GamblerAileen Duncan, yearning for freedom and adventure, daringly enters a horse race disguised as a man to prove her mettle. Her path crosses with Scott McFadden, a renowned warrior and skilled horseman, who earns his living betting on races. Scott's hidden motives and their conflicting roles—him, a gambler and guard; her, the sister of Lady Duncan—test their budding connection.This collection weaves tales of love, morality, and betrayal set against the rugged backdrop of the Highlands. Prepare to be swept away by romance, intrigue, and the timeless allure of Scotland's wild beauty.Enjoy this Highland Historical Romance collection filled with mystery, treachery, and romance with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after, by best-selling author Adamina Young! Get your copy TODAY with Kindle Unlimited! Read more
“I’ll nae touch ye, wife. Nae until ye beg me to do so.”The new wife of her clan’s worst foe, Evelyn vows to never surrender to her husband. Yet every time he’s near she can’t help but long for his touch…Marrying his enemy’s granddaughter is the only way Laird Kaiden can ensure the peace between their clans. Yet his alluring bride’s defiance stirs a dark obsession within him. And now, he must see her come undone…Only, Evelyn is not willing to beg him… no matter how much she wants to.*Wedded to her Highland Enemy is a steamy Scottish Medieval Historical romance novel of 60,000 words (around 300 pages) written by Maddie MacKenna and published by Cobalt Fairy.No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending. Read more
Two outcasts in medieval England are brought together and share a destiny of passion in the third of the Velvet Montgomery Annals Quadrilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Duchess. With her father murdered, her home burned, lovely Alyx Blackelt fled to the woods and found sanctuary in the camp of Raine Montgomery, a nobleman outlawed by the king’s edict. There she hid her beauty in the guise of a boy, and her sorrow in her work as Montgomery’s squire. But how long could such loveliness as hers be hidden? How long could such a gallant man’s desires be blind? And how soon—even as a blood feud raged between the Montgomery family and the Chatworth, as angry swords clattered in the name of family honor—one woman’s love would make all the difference...one woman’s love would inflame a hero’s passion, touch a kings pity, and raise a song of praise in every English heart. Read more
Amidst clan feuds, love’s brave tales unravel.Let this enthralling collection take you on a journey through the mist-shrouded Scottish Highlands, where ancient clans clash and passions ignite. Each tale, steeped in the rich traditions and turbulent history of medieval Scotland, weaves a story of love, betrayal, and redemption that will pull at your heart strings and keep you at the edge of your seat.Books included:1. Taking her Highland EstateHe came for her estate, but he took her heart away. Irvine MacMillan, a man of noble yet complicated heritage, finds himself in a bitter struggle for his birthright. In his quest for justice, he encounters Bridget Wright, a fierce protector of her lands. As Irvin’s mission unveils his uncle’s deceit, love and loyalty collide in a battle for the heart.2. Highlander’s Secret ProtectorHe is avoiding the lass that everyone chases. Edna McGregor, haunted by her past and sworn to a life of solitude, meets Malcolm Lennox, a warrior with a secret connection to her betrothed. Their story unfolds in the shadowed halls of McGregor castle, where love and mysteries intertwine, challenging vows and friendships in a quest for truth.3. Entangled With a Fierce LassHe craves battle. She was born for it. Iris, a fierce warrior born in scandal, and James, a reluctant advisor, find themselves entwined in the complex web of clan politics and forbidden desires. Their journey questions the roles assigned to them by birth and gives them the courage to defy everything for love.4. Falling for the Enemy LairdHe came for peace, but he brought a war within her heart. Amidst a fragile truce, Ian Wallace seeks to end a bloody feud, but his heart is led astray by Ida, a woman whose life had been defined by this very conflict. In the struggle for peace, they have to battle a forbidden passion that threatens to unravel both their lives and their clans.5. Liberating His Highland LassShe lives by the rules, he makes his own. Poised and perfect Gretna Wallace finds her world upended by Remy, a man of wild spirit and hidden depths. As they journey together, their contrasting worlds collide, sparking a fire that might just set both their hearts free.In these fascinating tales, each heart is tested, each loyalty questioned, and each love pushed to its limits. Let the allure of Scotland’s rugged landscapes and the drama of its past sweep you into a world where every heart finds its home, every soul its mate."Highland Hearts Entwined" is a collection by Ann Marie Scott, packed with passion, romance, and mystery, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Get your copy for FREE With Kindle Unlimited! Read more