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50th book's daily sales
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fiction > historical
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fiction > romance > historical > scottish
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fiction > thrillers > historical
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- Letter to a Duchess: A Duchess of Blackmoore Mystery (Duchess of Blackmoore Mysteries Book 2)
- The Laird's Reluctant Bride: Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance (Sparks and Tartans: The MacKinnon Clan's Romance Book 1)
- Bride of the Viking Laird: Scottish, Secret Identity, Romance (Sparks and Tartans: The MacKinnon Clan's Romance Book 6)
- Death of a Duchess: A Duchess of Blackmoore Mystery (Duchess of Blackmoore Mysteries Book 1)
- The Lass He Left Behind (Rogues of Mull Book 1)
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The Mask Revealed (The Jacobite Chronicles Book 2)
Julia Brannan
“Now that is one scary man, I should dae me best tae stay away from him. Who is he?”“Yer future husband.”Sofia Mackenzie has been chosen to participate in an auction… as the prize. The wicked bargain involves a brute selecting one of three brides offered to him by the king. Madness at its finest! Yet, after all she's endured, the mere thought of standing next to such a beast, let alone marrying and bedding him, terrifies Sofia, and she resolves to never be claimed.Yet, if her memory served her better, Sofia would remember that she has already encountered this wild Highlander, and that he'd do anything to keep her mouth shut…Haldor MacLeod thought he’d never lay eyes on Sofia again after working alongside the captors who held her for ransom years before. And he certainly never imagined he’d be waiting for her at the end of the aisle. But such are the consequences of trying to keep one’s past a secret.The upside? She doesn't remember him.The downside? She doesn’t remember him…Sofia must never learn about the secret that Haldor has managed to hide until this very day, even if it kills him to keep it from his new, tempting bride. But when a ghost from yesteryear knocks on his door, Haldor knows he can no longer escape his past. Even if it means losing Sofia…He never thought he'd see her again, let alone walking down the aisle towards him…Kenna Kendrick lets us take part in a thrilling story with a gripping plot, all against the background of the hypnotic land called Scotland. Are you ready for it?This is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 400 pages. STANDALONE story, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Scroll up and GET IT NOW! Read more
What really happened to the last Duchess of Blackmoore?Lenora, a lonely orphan with a mysterious gift, has resigned herself to a life of solitude. A surprise proposal from a Scottish duke brightens her prospects, but the offer comes with a dark request. She must use her ability to communicate with the dead to investigate the mystery behind the duke’s first wife’s suicide.When she arrives at the eerie castle, with its blackening stones, she cannot deny the unease that shrouds it as thickly as the fog. As she delves deeper into the secrets hidden within the castle walls, Lenora finds herself trapped in a chilling situation where her own life hangs in the balance. If she doesn’t solve the mystery, she might fall victim to the same fate as her predecessor.If you like strong heroines, family secrets, and twisty mysteries, you’ll love book 1 in Nellie H. Steele’s historical mystery series.Transport yourself into a world of suspense and secrets. Buy now and immerse yourself today! Read more
The Lass He Left Behind (Rogues of Mull Book 1)
Jayne Castel
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The Brazen Bluestocking (The Duchess Society Book 1)
Tracy Sumner
"A heartwarming love story filled with captivating characters. Sparks fly and emotion runs rampant, moving one from laughter to tears as this page-turner delivers its unique happily ever after." ~ Anna St. Claire, USA Today Bestselling AuthorDefiant Lady Hildegard Templeton refuses to marry for anything less than love — while vengeance fuels devilish Tobias Streeter’s search for a high-society bride! Will sparks fly when they meet? A scorching Regency romance with over 1000 five-star Amazon ratings.A defiant society outcast.A scandalous rogue who doesn’t believe in love.And a passionate wager.Daughter of an earl, Lady Hildegard Templeton hasn’t conformed to what society expects from a woman of her station. Industrious and unique, she’s created an emboldened organization for women on the cusp of marriage, The Duchess Society. Called a bluestocking to her face and worse behind closed salon doors, she vows to marry for love. And nothing but. Although the emotion has yet to show itself to her. Until she meets him.Bastard son of a viscount and king of London’s sordid streets, Tobias Streeter has spent a lifetime building his empire, and he needs the Duchess Society to find a suitable wife to ensure his place in society. But he vows his search will have nothing to do with love and everything to do with vengeance. Until he meets her.Soon, Tobias and Hildy’s plans are in turmoil as they must choose between achieving their goals or a life filled with love.In this Regency Romance by USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Tracy Sumner, a willful bluestocking matches wits with a devilish scoundrel she never expected to desire with every beat of her heart.The Duchess Society Series#1 The Brazen Bluestocking#2 The Scandalous Vixen#3 The Wicked Wallflower#4 One Wedding and an Earl#5 Two Scandals and a Scot#6 Three Sins and a ScoundrelPrequel: The Ice DuchessChristmas novella: The Governess Gamble Read more
“Why would ye even wish tae marry me? Why would ye want tae bind yerself tae a nun?”Deirdre Hay knows her idea is extreme, if not outrageous. A false marriage between a nun and a proclaimed highland brute, a Devil incarnate even, whose face no one has ever seen? What was she thinking?Yet, desperate times call for desperate measures, and if Deirdre is one thing, she’s definitely desperate to save her clan.Kian Drummond knows he’s a fool. And a masked fool, at that. How else can he explain the irrational suggestion to marry his best friend’s sister-in-law? Yes, that’s right—the nun on the run. Yet, if it means rescuing Deirdre from the clutches of a cruel man intent on forcing her into an unwanted betrothal and seizing her clan and fortune, what other choice does he have?Little does Kian know that this marriage in name will be his undoing, with a bride so enticing, yet very set on keeping her virtue…That’s of course, if Deirdre’s previous fiancé-wanna-be doesn’t finish him first.She was an angel until she fell for a sinner…Kenna Kendrick lets us take part in a thrilling story with a gripping plot, all against the background of the hypnotic land called Scotland. Are you ready for it?This is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 400 pages. STANDALONE story, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Scroll up and GET IT NOW! Read more
A Column of Fire: A Novel (Kingsbridge Book 3)
Ken Follett
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Absorbing . . . impossible to resist.” —The Washington PostAs Europe erupts, can one young spy protect his queen? #1 New York Times bestselling author Ken Follett takes us deep into the treacherous world of powerful monarchs, intrigue, murder, and treason with his magnificent new epic, A Column of Fire. A thrilling read that makes the perfect gift for the holidays. In 1558, the ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down on a city torn apart by religious conflict. As power in England shifts precariously between Catholics and Protestants, royalty and commoners clash, testing friendship, loyalty, and love. Ned Willard wants nothing more than to marry Margery Fitzgerald. But when the lovers find themselves on opposing sides of the religious conflict dividing the country, Ned goes to work for Princess Elizabeth. When she becomes queen, all Europe turns against England. The shrewd, determined young monarch sets up the country’s first secret service to give her early warning of assassination plots, rebellions, and invasion plans. Over a turbulent half century, the love between Ned and Margery seems doomed as extremism sparks violence from Edinburgh to Geneva. Elizabeth clings to her throne and her principles, protected by a small, dedicated group of resourceful spies and courageous secret agents. The real enemies, then as now, are not the rival religions. The true battle pitches those who believe in tolerance and compromise against the tyrants who would impose their ideas on everyone else—no matter what the cost. Set during one of the most turbulent and revolutionary times in history, A Column of Fire is one of Follett’s most exciting and ambitious works yet. It will delight longtime fans of the Kingsbridge series and is the perfect introduction for readers new to Ken Follett. Read more
“How am I tae look yer son in the eye, kenning what we have done?”Eden MacDonald has decided to play life by the book. So, after her first betrothal falls apart, she wastes no time getting engaged again, despite her reluctance to marry. Clan duties and all that. Yet, there's something nobody knows— Eden has a dirty little secret. She gave away her first kiss to a complete stranger. And we all know the thing about secrets… they always come to light.Eden risks bursting into flames when her mystery man turns out to be none other than her new betrothed’s father…Madigan Sinclair has made many mistakes in the past. Yet, he never though that kissing his son’s future bride would be one of them. To then fall for her on top of it, because yes, he’s in that deep. Yet, there’s no turning back, for ruining the betrothal means jeopardizing his clan’s last chance of survival.And with her gift to detect lies, Eden might be the only woman that can help save his people…Choosing between Eden and his clan Madigan could have handled. But picking between her and his own son? Now, that’s a choice he can never make.This is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 400 pages. STANDALONE story, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Scroll up and GET IT NOW! Read more
Begin the cozy mystery series that will have you trading sleep for one more chapter!Beneath the grandeur of her newly inherited castle, ancient secrets and peril await.Down-on-her-luck history professor, Cate Kensie, is thrilled to be thrust into a world filled with family history after a startling inheritance. Nestled in the heart of the misty Scottish Highlands, where ancient legends and modern living collide, rumors and dark tales swirl about Cate’s new castle.Cate finds her once peaceful, private life upended by hidden secrets and puzzling enigmas. Driven by her passion for history and an insatiable curiosity, Cate embarks on a journey that not only unravels the mysteries but transforms her into a formidable sleuth. Guided by a cryptic note from her predecessor, she deciphers veiled clues and generations-old secrets. With each step, Cate is drawn deeper into a web of intrigue that not only risks her own safety, but the fate of a hidden legacy that could reshape history.As the mysteries of the past beckon, will Cate find answers or become the castle’s next piece of history?Combining cozy mystery a la Murder She Wrote with the time-bending suspense of Doctor Who, this series will have you eagerly trading sleep for another chapter. Join amateur sleuth Cate Kensie as she unravels the mysteries of the Scottish Highlands in this enchanting cozy mystery series. Buy now to begin your adventure today! Read more
“An incredible book… I didn’t want to stop reading… I fell in love with the island and everyone there. It’s been ages since a book spoke to me as much… It reminds me of the Anne of Green Gables books… or Little House on the Prairie. I cried like a baby several times… One of the best stories I have read.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When you are alone in the world, how does your heart find its home?1904: When plucky, red-haired, eleven-year-old Ellen Copley crosses the Atlantic Ocean with her father, it is with a head full of dreams for what the New World will hold for her. Yet within weeks of their arrival in America, her father has abandoned her—leaving Ellen with hateful relatives, alone and terrified for her future.But then her kind Aunt Rose brings Ellen to stay with her, in their rambling family farmhouse on beautiful Amherst Island, which nestles like a jewel in the blue waters of Lake Ontario.There Ellen finally begins to find love and acceptance, both from Aunt Rose’s boisterous family, and—as she grows into a beautiful young woman—from the boys next door, Jed and Lucas Lyman. But it’s Jed she’s drawn to… the one with the twinkling eyes, who teases her, and laughs with her, and soon steals her heart…But does Jed love her back? Because—even though Amherst Island feels like home—Ellen knows she can’t stay there with a broken heart…This is the first book in the unmissable Amherst Island series that follows the life and love of Ellen Copley from the magic of Lake Ontario to the bloody battlefields of the First World War and beyond. Perfect for fans of The Oceans Between Us, The Orphan Sisters, and My Name is Eva.Previously published as Down Jasper Lane.Readers love The Orphan’s Island:“Hewitt proves once again that she is the queen of her craft. I am completely and thoroughly floored over how much I adored this book!... Really just pulls you right in and I found myself staying up way late into the evening just to finish… The feelings and emotions Ellen experienced just completely ripped my heart in two. This is such a heartfelt coming of age story that I completely lost myself in.” Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Phenomenal… The author has such talent for making you feel like you are going through Ellen’s life right beside her. The descriptions of the landscape and the island are so real that it will make you want to go visit. This inspirational historical fiction is a must read.” NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“[A] beautifully told story… I highly recommend The Orphan's Island to anyone who enjoys inspirational historical fiction… These are the first books I have read by this author and they most certainly will not be the last!” Christian Novel Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A tearjerker! The storytelling is wonderful and draws you in. I cried buckets! I'm so excited to read the next chapter in Ellen's life.” karen_loves_reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This book was sad, happy, and so well written. I could picture the beautiful island, I could feel the emotions and yes, at one point I cried. I really enjoyed reading this.”Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Oh what a book! I absolutely devoured this excellent read.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent historical fiction… The author does a great job painting the pictures of the landscapes and how people lived during this time… I can’t wait to see what happens next.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“What can I say? What a great way to start a new series. I loved it. I loved the characters, I loved the environment. And I loved watching the main character growing up.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more
“I own ye, and ye’d best get used to the idea, fer we’re tae be married tomorrow.”Lillie MacDonald has had her fair share of misfortune. But being kidnapped by mistake and sold off to the biggest Highland brute in an auction? That is a twist of fate she hadn’t seen coming.Yet, while doing her best to remain a maiden and bide her time for an escape, she finds out that even the wildest of brutes can be tamed… Diarmaid Kincaid has to save his sister from the clutches of Laird Lennox. His plan is simple: go to an auction that Lennox will attend, steal the lass chosen by the laird, and exchange her for his sister's freedom.But things get complicated when he takes home the devil of a woman, who casts a spell on him…Diarmaid cannot save both Lillie and his sister, so he’s met with an impossible choice to choose whose life to spare…She was not his to claim, yet he never obeyed the rules…*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then this is the perfect novel for you.This is a Historical Scottish romance of more than 350 pages. STANDALONE story, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Scroll up and GET IT NOW! Read more
“Dinnae call me ‘me lady’ again. We both ken well I’m nae lady at all.”Michael Gregor may be many things, but he’s no fool. So, when faced with a dire ultimatum—to vanish without a trace or witness his loved ones' demise—he chooses without hesitation. Burying the name Michael in his past, he becomes his new self: a cold-hearted brute named Gilchrist. And it turns out that unlike Michael, Gilchrist is a fool.Because he falls for the woman who has vowed to see his family crumble… even though it is for a crime they didn’t commit.Kyven McDowell has hit rock bottom. Actually, if she is honest with herself, she has gone beyond that. She has fallen for Gilchrist – her warlord, friend and… not her betrothed. Because she’s already promised…Little does she know that the very man who has captured her heart is accused of her father's murder…Gilchrist knows Kyven will never forgive him for concealing his true identity, so he's determined to take his secret to his grave. Until the man who dispelled him all those years ago returns… as Kyven’s fiancé.It turned out she never knew the man she’d spend her life loving…*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then this is DEFINITELY for you.This is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 400 pages. STANDALONE stories, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Scroll up and GET IT NOW! Read more
“And then she gave into the liquid fire that always erupted between them whenever their lips met…”After her mother’s devastating death, Evelyn Menzies makes a vow. First, she’ll never let herself be vulnerable and consumed by her feelings. Second, she’ll do all it takes to protect her loved ones. Even if this means fighting, dressing up like a soldier, and lying to her family. But when she's captured by a highlander who thinks her a foe, all promises she made to herself are burnt to ashes.For he’s the only man who makes her heart flutter… but he’s also her sister’s betrothed.Scott Murray never expected the enemy soldier he had captured on the battlefield to be… a lass. Especially not one so alluring and infuriating at the same time. When she refuses to tell him her name, he has no choice but to take her back to his lands. But his arranged betrothed came a day early for their wedding.And he doesn’t know who’ll win the battle – his duty or his heart…While Evelyn denies the emotions engrossing her soul, Scott is sure of one thing – he cannot marry her sister. Not if this means craving his whole life something he can never taste. But with so many hearts at stake, how can he decide whose to break?She drew him in like a siren singing a love song, only to leave him in pieces at the shore…*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then The Wrong Highland Bride is the perfect novel for you.Kenna Kendrick lets us take part in a thrilling story with a gripping plot, all against the background of the hypnotic land called Scotland. Are you ready for it?"The Wrong Highland Bride" is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 400 pages. STANDALONE, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Read more
“She shall never marry my brother, I’ll make sure of it.”Isobel Steward has committed the biggest sin of them all: she has fallen in love with Keegan MacLean. Her best friend, her brother’s closest man and the most secretive brute she knows. And, as if that situation is not torture enough, Isobel has been promised to another man.A laird who turns out to be none other than Keegan’s older brother that no one has ever heard of…Keegan has made two vows in his life.First, to stay away from his oldest brother until his dying breath.Second, to never lay a hand on Isobel unless he wants his best friend—her older brother—to make him take that last breath sooner rather than later.However, it seems like Keegan seems to be failing at both. Not only is he forced to see his brother at Isobel’s side, but he realizes the feeling ripping his heart can be none other than love.As the past he was so desperate to avoid catches up with him, Keegan is faced with the harsh reality that there's but one path to spare Isobel's heart, even at the cost of his own—to step away.This is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 400 pages. STANDALONE story, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Scroll up and GET IT NOW! Read more
When her haunting past returns, will it destroy her future?Brimming with joy over the birth of her first daughter, Lenora assumes her past is firmly behind her until a chance meeting with her assumed-to-be-deceased father rips away her happiness and plunges her life into chaos.Desperate for closure, she embarks on a tumultuous journey to visit her mother in a sanitarium, only to be confronted by a wayward spirit begging for her help. Her investigation leads her to a dark place filled with secrets and demons of her past. She finds herself in a race against time as something wicked closes in on her. With her gift threatening to be her undoing, will Lenora be able to confront the darkness and reclaim her like?Asylum for a Duchess is the riveting third book in the Duchess of Blackmoore Mystery series. If you like big-hearted heroines, haunting tales, and historical backdrops, you’ll love Nellie H. Steele’s taste of the supernatural.Buy now and confront Lenora’s past today! Read more
How can a love built on deceit withstand the storm of truth?Ciara MacNeil never knew her father’s love. Desperate to escape his wrath, she flees in the dead of night only to find herself at the mercy of his biggest enemy - Aidan MacDonald. But what seemed like a misfortune comes to be her ticket to freedom, for her father will never find her in his foe’s castle. And can never take her back if she weds the brute.The only thing she must do is convince Aidan that marrying her is a brilliant idea…Aidan craves one thing in his life; his thirst for vengeance to be quenched. After Laird MacNeil killed his parents and abducted his sister, Aidan decides to take his enemy’s daughter and show him a taste of the cruelty he endured. And the Gods are generous enough to give him what he desires on a golden platter when Ciara winds up on his doorstep.But his revenge tastes bitter, for the lass turns out to be his heaven, his hell, and everything in between…Ciara and Aidan soon discover the lines between love and hatred are blurred, and her plan for salvation turns into a dangerous game of deceit and betrayal, as the truth begins to unravel. In a world where loyalty and family come first, can a love built on lies withstand the storm of truth?Marriage seemed to be her only salvation, even if she was betrothed to her sworn enemy…"A Kilted Marriage of Convenience" is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 400 pages. STANDALONE, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and steamy romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then A Kilted Marriage of Convenience is the perfect novel for you. Read more
My Reckless Earl (The Wayward Woodvilles Book 7)
Tamara Gill
To get her happily ever after, she’s ready to do something reckless…Miss Harlow York has been planning for her second season in London for months, and she’s finally ready to achieve her goal: winning the heart of the elusive Earl Kemsley. It won’t be easy, but she’s more than up for the challenge. And one thing is certain. He’ll have no idea what hit him…Lord Kemsley isn’t interested in love or marriage. The bachelor life is for him. But that doesn’t mean he’d deny others the opportunity. So, when the delectable Harlow asks for his help winning another gentleman’s heart, he’s all in. He has nointention of falling for her himself. That’s the plan, at least…He’s determined to remain a bachelor. She’s determined to change his mind. Let the battle of wills—and hearts—begin… Read more
“I tricked ye intae fallin’ fer a man who doesnae exist.”When Tate Murray agrees to do his best friend a favor, he has no idea what he’s getting himself into. His mission involves taking his friend’s place as laird, abducting a lass and… marrying her.The worst part? After they marry, he falls for her… All while her real husband is expected to be back any minute, to take his place…A pawn in a game of power, Lana Hay is abducted on her wedding day only to be forced to marry another man. A laird no one has ever seen, for he hides his face under a mask.Yet while she vows to flee, she cannot escape her treacherous heart that longs for the man who doomed her life…Tate knows that there are sins he can never atone for. Like the impossible choice between his closest friend and the woman he loves…She was the only one he wanted, and she could never know…This is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 400 pages. STANDALONE story, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Scroll up and GET IT NOW! Read more