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A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms Volume 1
by Mercedes LackeyNEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Mercedes Lackey enters a world with fractured fairytales that lead to Happily Ever Afters-with some unique twists and turns along the way!<P><P> THE FAIRY GODMOTHER<P> When Elena realizes she's never going to find her prince, she decides to break with "The Tradition"-a mystical power that encourages everyone in The Five Hundred Kingdoms to find their storybook role-and head off on her own. Because even with a little help from a Fairy Godmother, the road to a Happily Ever After isn't smooth....<P> ONE GOOD KNIGHT<P> Facing down dragons isn't the Traditional job for a princess, but when Princess Andromeda is chosen for the virgin sacrifice, she isn't going to go meekly. Teaming up with Sir George, her Champion, leads to a few more surprises, and suddenly she's seeing the dragon in a whole new light....
A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms Volume 1
by Mercedes Lackey"She’ll keep you up long past your bedtime." — #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King "The prolific Lackey (the Valdemar series) draws on the darker, Brothers Grimm side of fairy lore for her enchanting tale." — Publisher’s Weekly Rediscover the land of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, where if you can’t carry out your legendary role, life is no fairy tale… Now in a three-volume box set! A TANGLED WEB Kidnapping Persephone should have been an easy task. But in the Five Hundred Kingdoms, nothing’s ever simple—and the wrong blonde goddess is stolen by mistake, leaving Prince Leopold without his new bride. At least until he braves the realm of the dead to get her back… THE FAIRY GODMOTHER Elena Klovis was supposed to be her kingdom’s Cinderella—until fate left her with a completely inappropriate prince! So she set out to make a new life for herself. But breaking with "The Tradition" is no easy matter—until she gets a little help from her own fairy godmother, who promptly offers Elena a most unexpected job… ONE GOOD KNIGHT When a dragon storms the castle, what should a (virgin) princess do? Practical-minded Princess Andromeda turns to her studies to find an answer, but cannot. The Traditional solution is to soothe the marauding dragon with a virgin sacrifice—but Andromeda herself is picked! To buck Tradition, it will take the strongest of wills, knowledge, quick wits and a refusal to give up, no matter what happens along the way…
A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms Volume 2
by Mercedes LackeyNEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Mercedes Lackey continues to sparkle in a world with fractured fairytales. There are Happily Ever Afters—with some twists and turns along the way!<P><P> FORTUNE'S FOOL:<P> Though she's the seventh daughter of the Sea King, Ekaterina is better at being the family spy than a pampered princess. Her latest assignment matches her up with Sasha, the seventh son of a neighboring Kingdom. Known as a Fool, he's equally able to slip under the radar. But when Ekaterina is kidnapped by a possessive Jinn, she's got to get a little bit of help from fortune, a fool and a paper bird before taking down her captor!<P> THE SNOW QUEEN:<P> She has a heart of ice and isn't afraid to let everyone know it. But Aleksia, Queen of the Northern Lights, isn't evil. At least, not before an imposter starts using her name and powers for selfish ends. Teaming up with a mother searching for her son, and a girl searching for her lover, Aleksia will do whatever she has to in order to reclaim her good name….<P>
A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms Volume 2
by Mercedes LackeyRediscover the world of fractured fairytales in NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Mercedes Lackey’s sparkling Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms. There are Happily Ever Afters—with some twists and turns along the way! FORTUNE’S FOOL Though she’s the seventh daughter of the Sea King, Ekaterina is better at being the family spy than a pampered princess. Her latest assignment matches her up with Sasha, the seventh son of a neighboring Kingdom. Known as a Fool, he’s equally able to slip under the radar. But when Ekaterina is kidnapped by a possessive Jinn, she’s got to get a little bit of help from fortune, a fool and a paper bird before taking down her captor! THE SNOW QUEEN She has a heart of ice and isn’t afraid to let everyone know it. But Aleksia, Queen of the Northern Lights, isn’t evil. At least, not before an imposter starts using her name and powers for selfish ends. Teaming up with a mother searching for her son, and a girl searching for her lover, Aleksia will do whatever she has to in order to reclaim her good name…
A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms Volume 3
by Mercedes LackeyNEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Mercedes Lackey is magical in a world with fractured fairytales that lead to Happily Ever Afters…<P><P> THE SLEEPING BEAUTY<P> In the land of The Five Hundred Kingdoms, avoiding Tradition takes wits, luck and a lot of determination. Somehow, while trying to escape an evil stepmother, Princess Rosamund ends up falling asleep. For a long time. But when she's awakened by handsome Viking Siegfried, things don't follow any predictable path…<P> BEAUTY AND THE WEREWOLF<P> Tradition predicted that Isabella Beauchamps would go bad. But fiercely practical Bella doesn't do anything crazy—until she's bitten by a werewolf. Now she must stay in Duke Sebastian's castle until she finds out if she's going to grow fur as well. But Bella won't meekly accept anyone else's plan for her life….
A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms Volume 3: The Sleeping Beauty\Beauty and the Werewolf
by Mercedes LackeyNow in a 2-in-1 volume, revisit the magic of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, witty retellings of the fairy tales you thought you knew, by New York Times bestselling author Mercedes Lackey.The Sleeping BeautyIn Rosamund’s realm, happiness hinges on a few simple beliefs. For every princess there’s a prince. Stepmothers should never be trusted. And bad things come to those who break with Tradition. But when Rosa is pursued by a murderous huntsman and then captured by dwarves, her beliefs go up in smoke. Determined to escape and save her kingdom, she agrees to one of her stepmother’s risky incantations…Beauty and the WerewolfThe eldest daughter is often doomed in fairy tales. But Bella vows to escape the usual pitfalls. Anxious to avoid the Traditional path, Bella dons a red cloak and ventures into the forbidden forest to consult with “Granny,” the local wisewoman. But on the way home she’s attacked by a wolf—who turns out to be a cursed nobleman…
A Talent for Sin
by Lavinia KentShe was blessed with a gift of temptation.Violet, Lady Carrington, possesses everything a spirited woman could want out of life. Money (and lots of it). The freedom to make her own choices, with no husband to rule her. And a delightfully attentive young lover, Lord Peter St. Johns, to satisfy her every wild whim. But Peter desires more than Violet's lascivious attentions. He's desperate for her heart—and her hand in marriage.Yet with a toss of her russet curls, Violet refuses. A man like Peter belongs with a naïve, blushing beauty, not a luscious lady with a talent for sin, and she would rather die than be beholden to anyone. But try as she might, she cannot convince him—or herself—that their tantalizing dalliance is a mere trifle. Perhaps Lady Carrington has finally met her match—a man who will love but not control her, a man who can meet her wickedness with a fierce passion of his own . . .
A Talent for Temptation (The Sinful Suitors)
by Sabrina JeffriesFilled with New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries’s signature charm and wit, this novella in the hugely popular Sinful Suitors series is sure to tempt you!Widow Meriel Vyse is stunned speechless when someone tries to abduct her on her way to a ball. Fortunately, Quinn Raines, her secret beau, shows up to foil the attack. Unfortunately, as the two of them are struggling with her abductor, Meriel accidentally stabs Quinn with a knife. Unbeknownst to Meriel, Quinn set up the fake abduction so he could play the hero and win her hand in marriage. But now that his plan has gone disastrously awry, can he convince her that he’s still the man for her? Sabrina Jeffries brings her famous “quick pacing, witty dialogue, and charmingly original characters” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) to this enchanting romance.
A Talent for Temptation Sinful Suitors: A sweeping Regency romance Novella (Sinful Suitors #4)
by Sabrina JeffriesIf you love Julia Quinn's Bridgerton, you'll be enchanted by Sabrina Jeffries' Sinful Suitors!'Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!' Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling authorA Talent for Temptation is a delightful novella in the Sinful Suitors series by New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries. Sabrina's witty, sexy historicals will be loved by fans of Sarah MacLean, Eloisa James and Julia Quinn.Widow Meriel Vyse is stunned speechless when someone tries to abduct her on her way to a ball. Fortunately, Quinn Raines, her secret beau, shows up to foil the attack. Unfortunately, as the two of them are struggling with her abductor, Meriel accidentally stabs Quinn with a knife.Unbeknownst to Meriel, Quinn set up the fake abduction so he could play the hero and win her hand in marriage. But now that his plan has gone disastrously awry, can he convince her that he's still the man for her?For more dazzlingly romantic and witty historical romance, don't miss Sabrina's other gorgeous series including, The Hellions of Halstead Hall, The School for Heiresses and The Royal Brotherhood.
A Talent for Trickery
by Alissa JohnsonThe Lady is a Thief Years ago, Owen Renderwell earned acclaim-and a title-for the dashing rescue of a kidnapped duchess. But only a select few knew that Scotland Yard's most famous detective was working alongside London's most infamous thief...and his criminally brilliant daughter, Charlotte Walker. Lottie was like no other woman in Victorian England. She challenged him. She dazzled him. She questioned everything he believed and everything he was, and he has never wanted anyone more. And then he lost her.Now a private detective on the trail of a murderer, Owen has stormed back into Lottie's life. She knows that no matter what they may pretend, he will always be a man of the law and she a criminal. Yet whenever he's near, Owen has a way of making things complicated...and long for a future that can never be theirs.
A Tall, Dark Cowboy Christmas (A Gold Valley Novel #4)
by Maisey YatesIt’s Christmas in Gold Valley, and this wounded widower is about to get another shot at love…Grant Dodge didn’t expect to find a woman sleeping in an abandoned cabin on his family ranch. Or to find her so intriguing. Unlike every other woman in town, McKenna Tate doesn’t know Grant’s a widower. There’s no pity in the looks she gives him. McKenna wants him, and Grant has forgotten what it’s like to feel like a man. A no-strings fling for Christmas might be the kind of holiday cheer Grant needs…With only a suitcase to her name, McKenna came to Gold Valley to confront her birth father. She didn’t plan to work at the Dodge ranch or fall for the gorgeous cowboy who keeps his heart roped off. But there’s no denying the way their broken pieces fit together. Hope brought her to Gold Valley—but will it be the gift that could finally heal Grant, and McKenna’s own wounded heart?Also includes a bonus Gold Valley novella, Snowed in with the Cowboy!
A Tangle of Secrets (The Town of Superstition #4)
by R. G. ThomasSequel to The Battle of Iron GulchThe Town of Superstition: Book FourThaddeus and his family and friends have returned from Iron Gulch and Thaddeus’s summer of magical awakening to a very different life. For one, he has both his parents for the first time, though his mother is still haunted by terrors and powers she can’t yet control. Teofil, Thaddeus’s gnome boyfriend, is consumed with finding Thaddeus’s evil uncle Lucian and answers about what happened to his brother, and he spends his days sequestered in Leopold’s library, pouring over the old wizard’s journals. When Thaddeus starts school and makes friends Teofil doesn’t like, there’s tension between them for the first time ever. Thaddeus’s problems don’t end there. It’s harder and harder for him to conceal his magic, especially when facing the school bully. He’s lost, confused, and lashing out, and for once, he finds no solace in those closest to him. His enemies are hiding in plain sight, biding their time, until the Bearagon reappears and instigates a fight not everyone will walk away from.
A Tangle of Secrets: A sweeping Regency romance (The Regency Marriage Laws) (The Regency Marriage Laws #2)
by Julie RobertsA sweeping Regency romance novel from Julie Roberts, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's BRIDGERTON, Sabrina Jeffries, Nicola Cormick, Grace Burrowes and Mary Balogh!'A rollercoaster of a novel full of adventure, passion and the righting of wrongs *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden LegacyReaders LOVE Julie Roberts:'An enticing story with romance, drama, some fabulous obnoxious characters and a real flavour of the time' 5* NetGalley review on A Tainted Marriage'A most enjoyable read. Intrigue and mystery with characters who have had issues and emotional traumas in the past and then misunderstandings throughout the course of their relationship until the inevitable and happy ending' 5 * NetGalley review on A Tainted Marriage'This is no ordinary Regency Romance. It is so well researched and written that you feel you're there with the characters all the time *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden Legacy'Meticulously researched *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden Legacy'Roberts has a sure, historical hand, and her use of a real 19th century marriage law to fire the plot is cunning *****' Amazon reviewer on A Tangle of Secrets___________________________________________________________________________Hannah Dudley is left impoverished in New York by her brother. One evening she finds a stranger, Christopher Forsythe, ill and dying on her doorstep. Leaving him there will ensure his death. Taking him in will ruin her reputation. A marriage certificate will protect her. Not even Hannah's devoted nursing can save Christopher.Months later, she receives an unforeseen letter from Christopher's brother, Lord Marcus. He offers, at the request of his mother, a place in their home in London. Hannah is shocked to find she is now part of an aristocratic family. Reaching England, she finds the ton's social restrictions are difficult to deal with. A forbidden love grows between Hannah and Marcus, even though they know the church will not sanction their marriage. Hannah is faced with only one choice. She must take a journey that will break her heart. Leave Marcus and return to America...___________________________________________________________________________Don't miss Julie Roberts' captivating romances, including The Hidden Legacy, Dangerous Masquerade and A Tainted Marriage.
A Tangle of Secrets: A sweeping Regency romance (The Regency Marriage Laws) (The\regency Marriage Laws Ser. #2)
by Julie RobertsA sweeping Regency romance novel from Julie Roberts, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's BRIDGERTON, Sabrina Jeffries, Nicola Cormick, Grace Burrowes and Mary Balogh!'A rollercoaster of a novel full of adventure, passion and the righting of wrongs *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden LegacyReaders LOVE Julie Roberts:'An enticing story with romance, drama, some fabulous obnoxious characters and a real flavour of the time' 5* NetGalley review on A Tainted Marriage'A most enjoyable read. Intrigue and mystery with characters who have had issues and emotional traumas in the past and then misunderstandings throughout the course of their relationship until the inevitable and happy ending' 5 * NetGalley review on A Tainted Marriage'This is no ordinary Regency Romance. It is so well researchedandwritten that you feel you're there with the characters all the time *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden Legacy'Meticulously researched *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden Legacy'Roberts hasa sure, historical hand, and her use of a real 19th century marriage law to fire the plot is cunning *****' Amazon reviewer on A Tangle of Secrets___________________________________________________________________________Hannah Dudley is left impoverished in New York by her brother. One evening she finds a stranger, Christopher Forsythe, ill and dying on her doorstep. Leaving him there will ensure his death. Taking him in will ruin her reputation. A marriage certificate will protect her. Not even Hannah's devoted nursing can save Christopher.Months later, she receives an unforeseen letter from Christopher's brother, Lord Marcus. He offers, at the request of his mother, a place in their home in London. Hannah is shocked to find she is now part of an aristocratic family. Reaching England, she finds the ton's social restrictions are difficult to deal with. A forbidden love grows between Hannah and Marcus, even though they know the church will not sanction their marriage. Hannah is faced with only one choice. She must take a journey that will break her heart. Leave Marcus and return to America...___________________________________________________________________________Don't miss Julie Roberts' captivating romances, including The Hidden Legacy, Dangerous MasqueradeandA Tainted Marriage.
A Tangled Affair (The Pearl House #2166)
by Fiona BrandThey'd been embroiled in a hot, secret affair. Until Lucas Atraeus's and Carla Ambrosi's feuding families were merged by marriage and business. Suddenly the situation was...complicated. Burned by the past, Lucas has never let his heart rule his head. Now, with Carla closer than he had ever imagined she would be, their affair must end.Saying goodbye to such intense passion is not easy...as he's now Carla's boss.But even as he sets out to choose an appropriate bride-one who won't break down his guard-Lucas fears he's fighting a losing battle. Sometimes temptation is meant to be seized.
A Tangled Engagement: A Cinderella Seduction (the Eden Empire) / A Tangled Engagement (takeover Tycoons) (Takeover Tycoons #1)
by Tessa RadleyUSA TODAY bestselling authorShe must marry a stranger or lose a fortune.But she’ll be another man’s fake fiancée first… Georgia Kinnear’s tyrant of a father has a new demand for his daughters: wed men of his choosing or lose their legacy. But Jay Black, Georgia’s sexy corporate confidant slash nemesis, makes Georgia his fake fiancée first! Neither can deny the explosive chemistry that could blow up her father’s plans. Unless Jay’s secrets catch up with them
A Tangled Web
by L. M. Montgomery Benjamin LefebvreNo amount of drama between the Dark and Penhallow families can prepare them for what follows when Aunt Becky bequeaths her prized heirloom jug - the owner to be revealed in one year’s time. The intermarriages, and resulting fighting and feuding, that have occurred over the years grow more intense as Gay Penhallow’s fianceaves her for the devious Nan Penhallow; Peter Penhallow and Donna Dark find love after a lifelong hatred of each other; and Joscelyn and Hugh Dark, inexplicably separated on their wedding night, are reunited. Hopes and shortcomings are revealed as we follow the fates of the clan for an entire year. The legendary jug sits amid this love, heartbreak, and hilarity as each family member works to acquire the heirloom. But on the night that the eccentric matriarch’s wishes are to be revealed, both families find the biggest surprise of all.
A Tangled Web (Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms Novella)
by Mercedes LackeyKidnapping Persephone should have been an easy task. But in the Five Hundred Kingdoms, nothing's ever simple-and the wrong blonde goddess is stolen by mistake, leaving Prince Leopold without his new bride. At least until he braves the realm of the dead to get her back...A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms novella. Previously published in the Harvest Moon anthology.
A Tangled Web (Westward Dreams)
by Jane PeartPerhaps Jane Peart’s finest novel--the story of a young woman in the early 1900s who overcomes adversity by embracing faith Darcy Welburne has seen enough of politics from the long line of judges in her family. So when Grady, her fiancé, tells her he is running for sheriff, she sets off to find the new freedom promised by the American West. She escapes to Juniper Junction, thinking a teaching job is waiting for her. When she discovers the position has already been filled, she resigns herself to becoming a Harvey Girl--a waitress at the chain of restaurants in the newly opened Arizona territory. Ashamed to tell her family that she is "just a waitress," she becomes a "marvel of make-believe," and, ignoring the pinches of her conscience, she embarks on an elaborate deception, sending home letters full of fictitious students, townspeople, and events recreated from the staff and diners of the Harvey House. Her life seems to be going well. She meets Ted, a handsome young architect. But then Grady shows up with a big group of politicians--including Teddy Roosevelt--and recognizes her. Darcy’s untruthfulness is revealed. She fights with Grady. She loses face before Ted. She has to return to her family and make things right. But through it all, her faith grows stronger and readers are assured that all will work out in the end.
A Tangled Web: A Fantasy Retelling of a Greek Mythology Romance
by Mercedes LackeyRediscover another Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms in this compelling novella. Kidnapping Persephone should have been an easy task. But in the Five Hundred Kingdoms, nothing’s ever simple—and the wrong blonde goddess is stolen by mistake, leaving Prince Leopold without his new bride. At least until he braves the realm of the dead to get her back... Previously published in the Harvest Moon anthology. Originally published in 2010.
A Tangled Web: Inspired by the Greek Myth of Persephone (A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms)
by Mercedes LackeyRevisit this novella, inspired in the Greek myth of Persephone. Previously published in the Harvest Moon anthology by New York Times bestselling author Mercedes Lackey.There is only one thing in the way of Persephone and Hades's love: her overprotective mother, Demeter. Kidnapping Persephone in order to free her from her mother&’s wing should be an easy plan, but Hades soon learns that in the Five Hundred Kingdoms, nothing&’s ever simple—and the wrong blonde goddess is stolen by mistake. Now, he must venture in the realm of the dead to get his bride back.A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms novella.
A Tangled Web: Regency Romance (Lessons in Temptation Series, Book #3)
by Amanda McCabeTwelve years ago, young Diana's heart was broken when her father ended her illicit romance with commoner, Tom Cole.Now a young widow, Diana is chaperoning Charlotte, her shyer and younger sister, through her Season, determined she will at-least marry for love. When Charlotte receives a coveted invitation to the Dowager Viscountess Ransome's house party, Diana quickly accepts.Arriving at the Dowager's idyllic countryside manor, Diana comes face to face with Tom Cole, now a wealthy American and house guest of the Dowager.A second chance seems to be in the air, but first the pair must navigate a web of treachery and matchmaking counterplots fashioned by the other guests.AWARDS:Romantic Times Top PickREVIEWS:"A terrific story of love, rank, and a bit of deceit." ~Romantic Times, 4.5 starsLESSONS IN TEMPTATION, in series order A Loving SpiritA Lady in DisguiseA Tangled Web
A Tapestry of Dreams
by Roberta GellisIn the name of peace, Lady Audris locked away her dreams of a passionate love, until Hugh Licorne, the only man in England strong enough to defend her from her enemies, claimed her as his own.
A Tapestry of Spells (A Novel of the Nine Kingdoms #4)
by Lynn KurlandThe compelling start of a new fantasy romance trilogy set in the world of the Nine Kingdoms, from New York Times bestselling author Lynn Kurland Return to the world of the Nine Kingdoms with New York Times bestselling author Lynn Kurland as a new evil, and a new passion, emerges. Sarah's brother has embraced the dark arts, vowing to destroy the Nine Kingdoms, and she doesn't have the power to stop him. Now she must risk everything to thwart his plans, even though she fears the quest will reveal the secret she's kept all her life. After seeing his entire family slain by magic, Ruithneadh swore never to use his power again. But when Sarah pleads for his help, he's thrust back into a life of enchantments and peril, and a quest capable of unraveling the entire fabric of the Nine Kingdoms.