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I never wanted to inherit a title; I was doing just fine living estranged from my father, making my own rules. Now that he's dead, I'm the new Duke, and people have expectations of me. The first one is to find myself a Duchess. Olivia Adams is innocent to the world, and far too naive to its...

Duke's not alone in his own head...but does the voice sharing it want to help or hinder? Duke Grandfather has refused to tell the story of where he got his famous gun. Now, he relents and tells the tale from start to finish. But it's not as cut and dry as it seems. Duke didn't just wake up and find it one day. First, he had to endure sharing his head with a mysterious voice. One that's nice to him, as long as he does what it wants. Add in an overly large orc who won't leave him alone, and it's all Duke can do to survive, let alone retrieve a magic item. Will it be worth it in the end?

True loyalty is revealed in difficult times. When trouble comes again to the court at Kingfountain, it is trumpeted by Eredur's defeated foe, Lord Devereaux. He was the ally of Queen Morvared who nearly vanquished Eredur at the fog-choked battle of Borehamwood. Now, he has seized the fortress of Averanche and plans to hold it at all hazards and unite disaffected countrymen under his battle flag.

Duke's life has changed a lot over the last year. He's still the number one Nuisance Man in Capital City, but now, only chases down those whose guilt has been proven. A new attitude that doesn't always sit well with the other Nuisance Men, or the old guard of the Watch. He's firmly tied to the beautiful and deadly necromancer Lilly, who, as it turns out, comes from a fabulously rich family. Oh, and someone is out to get him.

Jasmine is finally going to get her dream wedding that she has always wanted since she was a little girl. Duke was going to make sure of it, but as things start to unfold and old enemies come around, will the wedding happen, or will the darkness finally be able to separate Duke and Jasmine, leaving her without another mate?

A beautiful girl, in love with books, and a vain, self-centred duellist in bustling metropolitan Shirragg, seemed an unlikely couple, and yet Lissadora Ganafreo and Jerrakiyan Savanake were destined to play a part in the great game of the gods, as the rumour of war rumbles across the great plains of Toxandria.

Jak Jinnaka plunges into a world of danger and intrigue beyond imagination as he is forced to ask: "Where's the party?" Jak Jinnaka's 36th-century teenage life has been nothing but fun - ignoring school, partying outrageously with his beautiful girlfriend, Sesh, and spending his uncle Sib's huge fortune. But while they are out for a wild night of post-graduation clubbing, Sesh is kidnapped by the dangerous, enigmatic Duke of Uranium. Bruised and battered, Jak wakes up to a whole new reality.

Merellis is turning heads among the members of high society, but the threat of war looms overhead as political relations between Tasmeria and Rimmel start to crumble. At the same time, serious accusations have been brought up against House Anderson—Merellis's own family! If General Anderson falls from public favor, a war would be inevitable. Merellis sees just one way to avoid this: it's time to disguise herself as a soldier and step onto the battlefield to secure victory.

A noble's daughter is expected to marry for political reasons, and Merellis is no exception. Her father orders her to abandon the sword and arranges a marriage with the prime minister's eldest son. Merellis knows there's only so much she can do with her blade, so she begins to wonder how else she can protect those dearest to her. She steels herself and goes to meet her new fiance...and is shocked at who shows up! Can Merellis use her natural fighting instincts to survive on the battlefield of high society?

Matthew's life takes a crazy turn when a simple holiday visit turns into a crazy adventure. Swapping his marketing desk for an unexpected inheritance—the bookstore left behind by his uncle—he's led to a hidden portal. This isn't just any portal; it leads to a realm. A new world of dungeons, quests, and game-like mechanics. Matthew emerges on the other side to find himself not only in the realm of Dunnishire but also as a Royal Duke in the land of Inneshys. As he navigates courtly life, he inadvertently sets off ripples that threaten to disrupt the delicate balance in the new world.

Miss Lydia Montague’s life takes an unexpected turn when she learns of an inheritance that could grant her the independence she’s always craved. But there’s a catch: to claim it, she must travel with the brooding Maximilian Ashcombe, Duke of Hasting, to his remote estate. Neither is thrilled by the arrangement—Maximilian sees it as an inconvenience, and Lydia is determined to prove she doesn’t need his help. As the journey unfolds, danger shadows their every step.

Lady Lisbeth Medford, Countess of Waterstone and famed international spy, is caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. On a covert mission, shes determined to infiltrate a notorious smuggling ring in the West Indies as a ships captainonly her identity has been compromised. Leaving her...

He’s a lady’s man, a man’s man—and a wanted man, on the run in 1930s Europe.... Meet Blacky Lee, ruggedly handsome with a quick wit and a roguish charm—with larceny in his heart and a price on his head. A price put there by the German Gestapo. But Blacky’s always got an angle, and this time it’s as audacious as they come. He’ll hide in plain sight, impersonating the crowned head of a Balkan kingdom. He’ll become The Iron Duke.

If adventure has a name…it must be Lady India Rochester. The intrepid archaeologist possesses a sharp blade and an even sharper knack for uncovering history’s forgotten women. Unfortunately, she has one annoying weakness: the dangerously handsome Duke of Ravenwood. Former best friend...

Es war die Schuld, die mich von zu Hause fortgetrieben hat, obwohl ich in meinem ganzen Leben noch keinen Tag woanders gewesen war. Die Schuld ist es auch, die mich nach Hause zurückgeholt hat, weil ich weiß, dass ich nicht die Einzige bin, die mit der Vergangenheit zu kämpfen hat. Womit ich nicht rechnete, war der Schmerz. Ich dachte, ich hätte ihn und alles hinter mir gelassen, fest in meinen Erinnerungen verschlossen, sodass es sich nur nachts in meine Träume schleicht. Aber jetzt weiß ich, dass ich mir in den letzten Jahren nur etwas vorgemacht habe.

Meet Reinhardt Blazkowicz. Orphan. Hero. Warrior. And now, the unlikely heir to the legendary Blue Star Duchy. Found by the Duke himself on a battlefield, surrounded by enemies, Reinhardt's life is about to change forever. Plucked from the ashes of war and thrust into a world of unimaginable wealth and privilege, he must now trade his battle-worn armor for the hallowed uniform of Aegis Crown Academy. There, in a world of magic, combat, and courtly intrigue, he'll need more than just his battle-honed instincts to survive.

The EMP took the lights and the Russians took Orlando… now Charlie is taking it back. A year into the dark, the war for what's left of America is closing in on a single Florida city. Spetsnaz forces hold the streets, propped up by traitors inside of our own government. American troops and a...

Entehrt und schändlich betrogen von denen, denen sie am meisten vertraute, findet sich Lady Marina Ellis dem Tode nahe und hat Rettung dringend nötig.

An engineer finds himself in an alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron. James Fletcher continues on his world conquest. He has realized that nothing short of world domination will allow him to live in peace. No matter how he expands the new neighbors will covet his goods and lands. Now it is Italy that is being conquered while James is doing a grand tour of all his territories. With heavier than aircraft it is smooth sailing, well almost.

A journey to Prague immerses Liam Chastain into the world Sova had to live in for years. Sewers. Back alleys. Illegal weaponry. And through it all, a plan unfolds. Connections come to light. And questions still remain unanswered for the American brute. He chased Sova around the globe to bring her back home safely, and now, he wants answers. Especially when Interpol is involved. But when it comes to Sova, he's weak. And he realizes his past dictates his actions just like Sova's past does for her.