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Author: Stacy Reid Publisher: Entangled: Scandalous ISBN: 1633755185 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 234
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Miss Payton Peppiwell has had enough of lords and the scrutiny of high society. After the ton's fickleness leads to her being jilted and the resulting disdain, Payton vows to marry someone as ordinary as she. Fate delivers in the form of a scandalous encounter with Mikhail Konstantinovich, an intriguing—and untitled—horse breeder. Mikhail abhors anything to do with intimacy. Yet Miss Peppiwell stirs hunger and a need long forgotten in him. But he has a dark past—one that means his lust must be sated in a way entirely unsuitable for a lady. His biggest secret may be hardest for Payton to forgive: Mikhail is not only titled, he's a prince... Each book in the Scandalous House of Calydon series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 The Duke’s Shotgun Wedding Book #2 The Irresistible Miss Peppiwell Book #3 Sins of a Duke Book #4 The Royal Conquest
Author: Stacy Reid Publisher: Entangled: Scandalous ISBN: 1633755185 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 234
Book Description
Miss Payton Peppiwell has had enough of lords and the scrutiny of high society. After the ton's fickleness leads to her being jilted and the resulting disdain, Payton vows to marry someone as ordinary as she. Fate delivers in the form of a scandalous encounter with Mikhail Konstantinovich, an intriguing—and untitled—horse breeder. Mikhail abhors anything to do with intimacy. Yet Miss Peppiwell stirs hunger and a need long forgotten in him. But he has a dark past—one that means his lust must be sated in a way entirely unsuitable for a lady. His biggest secret may be hardest for Payton to forgive: Mikhail is not only titled, he's a prince... Each book in the Scandalous House of Calydon series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 The Duke’s Shotgun Wedding Book #2 The Irresistible Miss Peppiwell Book #3 Sins of a Duke Book #4 The Royal Conquest
Author: Nikki Jefford Publisher: Nikki Jefford ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 360
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A supernatural Cinderella meets Mr. Darcy… With her family on the verge of losing everything, Aerith Heiris competes in an elven tournament to become a princess of Faerie. More like a bodyguard! The royal family is full of wicked siblings and plotters. Prince Liri is the worst of all with his relentless obsession and ambition. Then there’s Jhaeros, the most arrogant, stuffy, insufferable elf she’s ever known. He’s the last male whose attention she expected to attract. Falling for him is a risk that could doom them both. It will take more than Aerith's skill with a bow and arrows to play the new game set out before her and save her loved ones. *** Humorous coming of age fantasy romance for mature audiences. Contains steamy adult scenes. If you enjoy royal intrigue, cunning, rivalries, humor, plot twists, and romance then portal over to the Royal Conquest Saga. Not every fairy tale ends with a prince.
Author: Nikki Jefford Publisher: Nikki Jefford ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages :
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Sorcery. Treachery. Civil Unrest. Dahlquist isn't ready for a human queen. Aerith thought she was done with crowns, gowns, and, most importantly, Faerie. But oh no. She's in the thick of it now. Her Fae in-laws may be beautiful and cruel, but their vile cousins are far worse. There’s nothing they won’t do to take over Dahlquist. With the entire kingdom at risk of falling into treacherous hands, it will take the help of elves to keep control of the castle. This is a battle spreading across all three realms. What the Elmray cousins don’t realize is that when Aerith plays, she plays to win. Shocking family secrets will be revealed. Hensley finds herself the pawn in a battle of Elmrays vs. Elmrays. Aerith, Melarue, Jhaeros, and Devdan kick butt like never before. You won’t believe what happens next! If royal intrigue, fantasy romance, sass, steam, humor, elves, and Faerie fun is your kind of sweetberry jam, portal your way to the Royal Conquest Saga.
Author: Nikki Jefford Publisher: Nikki Jefford ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 150
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Never cross a Fae prince. And for Sky's sake, don't fall in love with one determined to ruin you. Crispin Lark Elmray is a show-off and a shameless flirt. The highborn females don't understand the game he's playing, but I do. Everything changed after he became the golden boy, protector of the crown and a powerful wielder of fire magic. Get too close and he's likely to light a faerie on fire. I made the mistake of mocking him as a child. Lark hasn't forgotten. I can see it in the wicked gleam of his eyes every time he looks my way. But that's not the worst of it. To admit the truth would burn me from the inside out before Lark ever conjured a single flame. Lark Half-elf. Half-Fae. For most of my life, the illustrious citizens of Dahlquist scorned me for being a halfling prince born into an unconventional family. The gentry would sooner sneer than curtsy . . . Until I showed them what I was capable of. Now they fawn and clamor for my favor. But I will never forget past cruelties. I will make them regret every insult to me and my family. At the top of my list is Crispin Maglen, Earl of Ashcraw. He'll always be at the top. But there's no taking him down. Not unless I fall with him. It's all getting a bit out of control. I have family squabbling over me, females flinging themselves into my arms, assassins and kidnappers trying to take me down . . . And don't get me started on the monster in the forest. --- The Golden Prince is an enemies to lovers, slow burn, M/M romance filled with humor, adventure, steam, and magical creatures. Don't miss the bloopers at the end of the book! Complete, standalone novella. Can be read on its own. Second generation, Royal Conquest Saga heirs. Perfect for fans of the Simon Snow series by Rainbow Rowell.
Author: Nikki Jefford Publisher: Nikki Jefford ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages :
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Life will never be the same for Melarue Heiris. Two Fae princes vie for her affection, and her sister doesn't like it one bit. But this isn't Aerith's story. Sure, Mel might have gotten herself into a pickle, but she's got everything under control … kinda. Not. Next thing she knows, she's being threatened with marriage, gowns, and worst of all—a crown. Ahem, Mel likes pointy things at the end of a hilt in her hand, NOT on her head! Meanwhile, very pregnant and put out by her ongoing role at Dahlquist castle, Aerith is prepared to do whatever it takes to save her sister and leave Faerie for good. Liri has other ideas. Too bad the Fae-hole abandoned his kingdom. Aerith is in charge now, and if Liri doesn't return soon, she'll crown a new king. The final battle between the two Elmray families is about to begin. It's a good thing Dahlquist has elves on its side. But will the cost of winning be too great?
Author: Grant D. Jones Publisher: Stanford University Press ISBN: 9780804735223 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 602
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On March 13, 1697, Spanish troops from Yucatán attacked and occupied Nojpeten, the capital of the Maya people known as Itzas, the inhabitants of the last unconquered native New World kingdom. This political and ritual center--located on a small island in a lake in the tropical forests of northern Guatemala--was densely covered with temples, royal palaces, and thatched houses, and its capture represented a decisive moment in the final chapter of the Spanish conquest of the Mayas. The capture of Nojpeten climaxed more than two years of preparation by the Spaniards, after efforts by the military forces and Franciscan missionaries to negotiate a peaceful surrender with the Itzas had been rejected by the Itza ruling council and its ruler Ajaw Kan Ek. The conquest, far from being final, initiated years of continued struggle between Yucatecan and Guatemalan Spaniards and native Maya groups for control over the surrounding forests. Despite protracted resistance from the native inhabitants, thousands of them were forced to move into mission towns, though in 1704 the Mayas staged an abortive and bloody rebellion that threatened to recapture Nojpeten from the Spaniards. The first complete account of the conquest of the Itzas to appear since 1701, this book details the layers of political intrigue and action that characterized every aspect of the conquest and its aftermath. The author critically reexamines the extensive documentation left by the Spaniards, presenting much new information on Maya political and social organization and Spanish military and diplomatic strategy. This is not only one of the most detailed studies of any Spanish conquest in the Americas but also one of the most comprehensive reconstructions of an independent Maya kingdom in the history of Maya studies. In presenting the story of the Itzas, the author also reveals much about neighboring lowland Maya groups with whom the Itzas interacted, often violently.
Author: Joseph L. Peyser Publisher: MSU Press ISBN: 0870139444 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 230
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In 1754, Charles de Raymond, chevalier of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis and a captain in the Troupes de la Marine wrote a bold, candid, and revealing expose; on the French colonial posts and settlements of New France. On the Eve of the Conquest, more than an annotated translation, includes a discussion on the historical background of the start of the French and Indian War, as well as a concise biography of Raymond and Michel Le Courtois de Surlaville, the army colonel at the French court to whom the report was sent. The events surrounding Raymond's controversial year as commandant of the post (now Fort Wayne, Indiana) in 1749-50, his disputed recall by Governor General Jacques-Pierre de Taffanel de La Jonquier, and the subsequent friction between La Jonquiere's successor, Ange de Menneville Duqesne, and Raymond are presented in detail and illustrated by translations of their correspondence.
Author: Alison Weir Publisher: Ballantine Books ISBN: 110196667X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 592
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In the first volume of an exciting new series, bestselling author Alison Weir brings the dramatic reigns of England’s medieval queens to life. The lives of England’s medieval queens were packed with incident—love, intrigue, betrayal, adultery, and warfare—but their stories have been largely obscured by centuries of myth and omission. Now esteemed biographer Alison Weir provides a fresh perspective and restores these women to their rightful place in history. Spanning the years from the Norman conquest in 1066 to the dawn of a new era in 1154, when Henry II succeeded to the throne and Eleanor of Aquitaine, the first Plantagenet queen, was crowned, this epic book brings to vivid life five women, including: Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, the first Norman king; Matilda of Scotland, revered as “the common mother of all England”; and Empress Maud, England’s first female ruler, whose son King Henry II would go on to found the Plantagenet dynasty. More than those who came before or after them, these Norman consorts were recognized as equal sharers in sovereignty. Without the support of their wives, the Norman kings could not have ruled their disparate dominions as effectively. Drawing from the most reliable contemporary sources, Weir skillfully strips away centuries of romantic lore to share a balanced and authentic take on the importance of these female monarchs. What emerges is a seamless royal saga, an all-encompassing portrait of English medieval queenship, and a sweeping panorama of British history. Praise for Queens of the Conquest “Best-selling author [Alison] Weir pens another readable, well-researched English history, the first in a proposed four-volume series on England’s medieval queens. . . . Weir’s research skills and storytelling ability combine beautifully to tell a fascinating story supported by excellent historical research. Fans of her fiction and nonfiction will enjoy this latest work.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Another sound feminist resurrection by a seasoned historian . . . Though Norman queens were largely unknowable, leave it to this prolific historical biographer to bring them to life. . . . As usual, Weir is meticulous in her research.”—Kirkus Reviews
Author: Pedro de Cieza de Leon Publisher: Duke University Press ISBN: 0822382504 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 522
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Dazzled by the sight of the vast treasure of gold and silver being unloaded at Seville’s docks in 1537, a teenaged Pedro de Cieza de León vowed to join the Spanish effort in the New World, become an explorer, and write what would become the earliest historical account of the conquest of Peru. Available for the first time in English, this history of Peru is based largely on interviews with Cieza’s conquistador compatriates, as well as with Indian informants knowledgeable of the Incan past. Alexandra Parma Cook and Noble David Cook present this recently discovered third book of a four-part chronicle that provides the most thorough and definitive record of the birth of modern Andean America. It describes with unparalleled detail the exploration of the Pacific coast of South America led by Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro, the imprisonment and death of the Inca Atahualpa, the Indian resistance, and the ultimate Spanish domination. Students and scholars of Latin American history and conquest narratives will welcome the publication of this volume.
Author: Stacy Reid
Author: Stacy Reid
Author: Nikki Jefford
Author: Nikki Jefford
Author: Nikki Jefford
Author: Nikki Jefford
Author: Grant D. Jones
Author: Joseph L. Peyser
Author: Alison Weir
Author: Pedro de Cieza de Leon
Author: R. Durgadoss