The Royal Conquest


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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




Stolen Princess


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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.




The Golden Prince


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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.




False Queen


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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.




Kings and Lords in Conquest England


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One of the most stimulating and original contributions to Conquest studies, covering the period 950-1086.




Mountaineers


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Celebrating a tradition of bravery, thirst for knowledge, and pursuit of glory, this ebook tells the stories of the most famous mountaineers in history and explores the climbs that they conquered. Mountaineers is filled with stirring tales of adventure and intriguing characters, from the Brits who insisted on hauling cases of vintage champagne up to Everest base camp in 1924, to the Italian Duke of the Abruzzi who took 10 iron bedsteads up Alaska's Malaspina glacier. It chronicles the stories of the pioneers who first conquered the heights of this planet, from Otzi the Iceman to Edmund Hillary, important scientific discoveries that were made along the way, and accounts of great bravery, fellowship, altruism, and humour in the face of adversity. The ebook features fact files for over 100 famous mountaineers and stunning photography of the mountains they scaled, and contains rare artefacts that were found on their journeys, previously unpublished photographs, and specially commissioned route maps to recreate history's greatest ascents. The book also charts the development of technology, equipment, and techniques from the tweed hacking jackets and pipe-smoking of the early mountaineers to the sophisticated kit being used today.




The "conquest" of Acadia, 1710


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The conquest of Port-Royal by British forces in 1710 is an intensely revealing episode in the history of northeastern North America. Bringing together multi-layered perspectives, including the conquest's effects on aboriginal inhabitants, Acadians, and New Englanders, and using a variety of methodologies to contextualise the incident in local, regional, and imperial terms, six prominent scholars form new conclusions regarding the events of 1710. The authors show that the processes by which European states sought to legitimate their claims, and the terms on which mutual toleration would be granted or withheld by different peoples living side by side are especially visible in the Nova Scotia that emerged following the conquest. Important on both a local and global scale, The 'Conquest' of Acadia will be a significant contribution to Acadian history, native studies, native rights histories, and the socio-political history of the eighteenth century.




The Chosen Queen


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1066. Three Queens. One Crown. As a young woman in England's royal court, Edyth, granddaughter of Lady Godiva, dreams of marrying for love. But political matches are rife while King Edward is still without an heir and the future of England is uncertain. When Edyth's family are exiled to the wild Welsh court, she falls in love with the charismatic King of Wales - but their romance comes at a price and she is catapulted onto the opposing side of a bitter feud with England. Edyth's only allies are Earl Harold Godwinson and his handfasted wife, Lady Svana. As the years pass, Edyth finds herself elevated to a position beyond even her greatest expectations. She enjoys both power and wealth but as her star rises the lines of love and duty become more blurred than she could ever have imagined. As 1066 dawns, Edyth is asked to make an impossible choice. Her decision is one that has the power to change the future of England forever . . . The first book in The Queens of Conquest series, The Chosen Queen by Joanna Courtney is the perfect blend of history, fast-paced plot and sweeping romance with a cast of strong female characters - an unforgettable read. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Chadwick and Philippa Gregory.




Three Kings


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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?




Holiday Crown


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Dahlquist is brimming with gifts and good cheer. While King Liri spends the holidays with his queen in the mortal realm, it's up to a certain elf and her brood to rule. It’s all fun and fa-la-las at the castle—until the holidays turn into a deadly game of hide-and-seek. While some of the family is getting naughty, others are hunting down an escaped prisoner who isn't playing nice. Meanwhile, will a wish for a future bundle wrapped in pink come true? This holiday you're invited to come deck the halls of Dahlquist. The Royal Conquest elves & Fae return. Holiday Crown bridges the Royal Conquest Saga with the Royal Conquest Heirs second-generation novels that you will not want to miss!