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My Blind Familiar: The Sword Saint


Nathan Valerio - 2020
    Only together, the most powerful humans and familiars can stop the demon lords, however, can the common people stop their armies.With Demon's organized and humans forming their own factions, only time will tell which plane will come out on top, but the total invasion of one world is not without consequences that the demon lords will have to account for when the time of reckoning arrives. In the middle of all this mess, Xero, his family and friends must survive not only the demons but all fellow man as the underbelly of all races begin to show their fangs with the arrival of the demon lords they take as their living gods.

The Earl and Mrs. Dalloway


Charlotte Darcy - 2017
    Was she right or have they only just started? Find out in this sweet and clean Regency romance for FREE on KU. Ruined by a Duke and thrown from her home Josephine knows she has nowhere to go and nothing left to live for. When she wakes on the bank of the river she is about to start on a new life and a new adventure but where will it all lead? Austin Dalloway The Earl of Pennington is quite unable to settle back into society following his years at war. A face chases him through his dreams, one that he cannot see, one that he does not dare. When he finds a body on the river bank he fears the worst only she is alive. Now he knows he must help her and so he sneaks her back to his home but how long can he hide her and what must happen next? Josephine is afraid of her parents and of the wrath that they will bring down on her for the shame she has caused. Only it was no fault of her own. Pushed by her father towards an immoral man who took advantage she now believes her life is over. Austin will not hear of it and sneaks her away to a quiet town while he tries to decide what he must do. As the days turn to weeks Josephine falls for the damaged Earl and wishes to help him but what can she do? Soon he must leave her to her own devices and she fears it will be the poorhouse for her and her unborn child. When the dastardly duke turns up in her life will he claim her as his own or can she find a way to true happiness? Find out in The Earl and Mrs. Dalloway a sweet and wholesome regency romance

Weapon Master: volume 1


Du You - 2019
    Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre, competing with each other. Peacock Plume and Tyrant Spear, each with their own style. The youngest Sword Crafting Master on Earth had been reborn from another world. With Nine Suns Divine Stove and a scroll of Divine Equipment, he was like a fish in water, standing at the pinnacle of the martial way. The strongs were like the forest, he was the master of ups and downs!

Mirror Mirror


Allison Brennan - 2021
    Now, a detective in the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, Jackie has dedicated her life to helping those who can’t help themselves.The Becker family is just one in a long-line of cases Jackie is working. She fears that history will repeat itself, and sees herself in their young daughter who is witness to her parents constant fighting. But more important to Jackie is her own sister, Melissa. Jackie fears that Melissa’s “perfect” husband is hiding a dark side. Melissa denies she’s being abused, and resents Jackie for causing friction in her family, but Jackie sees the signs and will not stop until she finds the truth.But Jackie doesn’t see what’s coming next, and she fears her own dark impulses. Everyone has a breaking point …. has she reached hers?* * *Mirror Mirror was originally published in a charity anthology. This revised version also includes an expanded ending and author letter.

The Gamester's Daughter


Dorothy Mack - 1998
     Can Claudia place her trust in Lord Pelham? 1816, Paris As a frequent hostess of her father’s Parisian gaming house, young Claudia Herbert is one of the most sought-after belles in the city. But when her father is murdered, she is forced to disguise herself and flee to England for her safety — and to carry out the dangerous task that he left her. However, a twist of fate draws Claudia into the chaotic home of the Brewster children, where she agrees to help out until their uncle — Lord Miles Pelham — returns from his travels. To Claudia’s dismay, Miles instantly recognises her from her old life in Paris. And now she must decide whether to enlist his help or go on the run once again… The Gamester’s Daughter by Dorothy Mack is a classic Regency Romance with a strong and daring heroine.

Lovers' Vows


Joan Smith - 1981
    She lived with her aunt and beautiful cousin Jane near the Abbey, Lord Dewar’s home. He announced he would produce Romeo and Juliet, with Jane to star. Holly found herself immersed with costumes, nagging Dewar to accomplish things for the neighborhood, and falling in love. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Coventry

A Very Dutiful Daughter


Elizabeth Mansfield - 1979
    Even Roger agreed. And he was certain his overwhelming attraction to her was returned. Then why on earth was Letty refusing his offer of marriage?

A Man Called Masters


Lucy Walker - 1973
    After years in the city, she is back in the desert country where she spent the happiest years of her childhood.The only cloud on her horizon is Masters. Handsome, but silent and as cold as ice, her new employer frightens Penny—and fascinates her...

GENESIS


Matt K. Turner - 2016
    But his perfect life comes apart at the seams when he begins to experience blinding headaches and strange bursts of physical ability. Suspicion and paranoia lead him down a rabbit hole of corporate conspiracy where he finds out he’s not losing him mind, it’s much worse than that. Genesis is a mind-bending thrill ride through a near future where Aiden must face the possibility that he is a bio-fabricated being created by a ruthless multinational corporation. The closer Aiden gets to the truth, the more he becomes something unprecedented, a being more powerful than anyone thought possible. If he can learn to harness his newfound abilities in time, Aiden might find a way to save the woman he loves, his species, and possibly... the future of the human race. Film and television writer Matt K. Turner comes storming out of the gates with his debut sci-fi action thriller. Blending a surprisingly smart mixture of heart pounding action, heady reflections on the nature of humanity, and witty comedic flare, Genesis is a new brand of sci-fi for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

A Secret Passion


Sophia Nash - 2004
    To escape, she flees for the country, where she meets a handsome, if stubborn, man-and soon finds that when it rains, it pours...

A Lady of Letters


Jacqueline Diamond - 1983
    Now the handsome and powerful Lord Whitestone is threatening to bar her from the upcoming London Season and deny her a longed-for chance to mingle in the literary world.Lord Whitestone doesn’t realise that Marianne is his secret correspondent, and that he’s already half in love with her. Now she’s determined to come to London, even if that means employing another identity.After these two meet, there’s love in the air. And danger as well. Regency romances by Jacqueline DiamondA Lady of LettersA Lady’s Point of ViewLady in DisguiseSong for a LadyThe Day-Dreaming LadyThe Forgetful LadyA love for the books of Jane Austen drew Jacqueline Diamond to the world of the Regency romance, and her half-dozen novels in the genre have delighted readers for nearly thirty years. Jackie has gone on to sell some 90 novels ranging from mysteries and suspense to paranormal romances and romantic comedies. A former Associated Press reporter in Los Angeles, Jackie has received a career achievement award from Romantic Times magazine and two finalist placements for the RITA Award. Ms. Diamond is one of the most consistently enjoyable Regency authors around. -- Melinda Helfer, Romantic Times, February 1985[A Lady of Letters has] enough screwball-comedy touches to keep things prancing along cheerily.--Kirkus ReviewsI was thrilled to find another author, like Candice Hern, writing in the great tradition of the Heyer Regency.--Anne Glover, Regency Reader

The Fleeing Heiress


Gayle Buck - 2003
    But saving her from an uncertain fate is not enough, especially when they happen to fall in love.

Ravished By The Iron Highlander


Maddie MacKenna - 2020
    A situation almost as agonizing as her father’s death.Severely wounded and with war raging around him, Duncan Goreidh, Laird of Brynkirk, has but one choice if he wants to survive: to disguise himself as a British soldier. Rescued at the last minute by an old English lady, his plans to flee home are ruined when he meets her irresistible niece.Their love is forbidden, but their meeting was not a coincidence.With Isabella’s presence turning his own flesh and blood against him, Duncan finds himself short of allies. And ways to protect her. An old vendetta started by his kin returns from the grave to haunt them, and it comes with a price. For whose fault is it, when you invite death into your own house?*Ravished by the Iron Highlander is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.

Veil Online - Book 1 A LitRPG MMORPG Adventure Series (Veil Online #1)


John Elijah Cressman - 2020
    By day he works on the most popular VR game in the world and by night, he slay dragons and saves damsels.Not any more.Today he woke up inside the game and there’s no way out. Worse, he’s not even his high level avatar. He’s a monster. And every time he dies, he jumps into another monster body.Something is wrong. Seriously wrong.Join Jace on a mind-blowing adventure as he desperately tries to unravel the mystery of what has happened to him and most importantly, is he even alive any more?Readers of Fantasy, GameLit and LitRPG like The Land and Hacked will enjoy this series by author John Cressman. And watch for Book 2 in October 2020!

Angel


Carola Dunn - 1984
    So she assumes a plain Miss Evelyn Brand identity and tumbles her cousin and everyone else into a summer of schemes and chaos. But can she recognize the real Lord Dominic, or discover whether it’s Sir Gregory or Lord Welch who’s treacherous? Regency Romance by Carola Dunn; originally published by Walker