Ancient World

In this brilliant conclusion to his best-selling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War....

Noble Aislinn grieves as the Iron Wolf and his minions storm through her beloved Darkenwald. And she burns with malice for the handsome Norman savage who would enslave her. . .even as she aches to know the rapture of the conqueror's kiss....

Brus Stone can't recall his life before being rescued at the age of five and brought to live with the Northern Watch. Told his mother abandoned him, he's about as willing to give his trust to a woman as he is to hand his sword to his enemy during battle.

When her mother, the Persian king’s famous senior scribe, is kidnapped, Jemmah and her sister must sneak undetected into enemy territory to rescue her. But infiltrating their adversary’s lands proves easier than escaping them....

Isolation, darkness, and rotting flesh surround me, suffocate me, but I am the vile ruler who controls it all. I long for warmth, yet all that I touch is cold. Then, she stumbles in to my domain, lost and frightened, alone and confused. And I terrify her even more. She calls me the devil....

Reckless beauty Lily Lawson delights in shocking London society. She will break any rule to get what she wants...and she is determined to stop her younger sister from marrying Alex, Lord Wolverton, a handsome and arrogant earl who has vowed never to fall in love....

In my dreams, Odin whispers to me. He tells me I'm destined to wield a legendary sword. He tells me my road will bring me to Valhalla. But when I wake, I'm only Hervor. Fatherless. Unloved. Unwanted. Jarl Bjartmar, my grandfather, calls me cursed....

From New York Times bestselling author Melanie Karsak, The Blackthorn Queen transports listeners to northern Celtic Britain on the precipice of the second Roman invasion, introducing us to Cartimandua, princess of the powerful Brigantes tribe....

As the humorless, sometimes taciturn middle de Lohr brother, Myles is all-knight, all-the-time. The man can't crack a smile to save his life, and something like romance is completely out of his wheelhouse. Love has never crossed his mind until he meets a woman who sweeps him off his feet.

This exquisite anthology, crafted by the peerless editing team of George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, is sure to leave you under its spell....

Boudica, second daughter of a Celtic king, has little concern for tribal tensions and political intrigues. Called by the gods and the stirrings of her own wild heart, she listens instead to whispers of the oaks. But Boudica would be wiser to heed the warning cries of eagles....

When a two-thousand-year-old curse is the only thing keeping you safe, you should probably just leave it alone. Here’s the problem—the curse is now breaking itself....

He’s an Executioner Knight with a royal secret that could blow England apart. She’s the last of the bloodlines from the High Kings of Ireland. Between the two of them, they have more royal blood in them than anyone alive, but royal blood can be far more of a curse and far less of a privilege....

My father called them messengers. He once told me they walked among us and that somewhere in this dark and godless city, there shined a faint sliver of hope. I had only to look for the signs....

When the gods play in mortals’ lives, the only certain outcome is uncertainty. Especially when that god is Loki. In the course of a night, I found out my entire life was a lie. Now, Yrsa, Eydis, and I will set off to recover Tyrfing....

The son of the Sheriff of Hampshire, Val de Nerra (Vestiges of Valor), Cullen has been heavily involved in the politics of William Marshal for many years, but never more involved than when the Marshal gifts his services to a powerful, but unpredictable, warlord, Preston de Lacy....

As the firstborn son of the Earl of Hereford and Worcester, England's greatest knight during the reign of Richard I, Curtis grew up knowing what was expected of him, and he thrived through the pressure. But the pressure was kept buried and, with all pressure, at some point, it's got to give.

Rome, AD 270. In the wake of the emperor’s marriage ban, rumors swirl that there is one man brave enough to perform wedding ceremonies in secret. A public notarius and leader of an underground church, Valentine believes the emperor’s edict unjust and risks his own life....

Paternal grandson of England’s greatest knight, son of the man known as “Nighthawk”, and grandson on his mother’s side of a Norse king, Magnus de Wolfe has the blood of elite and royal warriors flowing through his veins....

He offered her more than a throne. More than the Underworld. He offered her a love that would withstand the test of time. Maiden, Daughter, Goddess of Spring. She has many names, and none of them fit. Kore lives her life in a gilded cage, loved by all but understood by none....

Welcome to de Wolfe Pack Generations...grandsons of the great William de Wolfe. Meet Markus de Wolfe, Patrick “Atty” de Wolfe’s son...and he is every inch his father’s boy. As an elite knight for the de Wolfe domain, Markus is called upon to help defend an allied castle....

Pie and Pell are like two peas in a pod: meant for each other, madly in love, and living their best lives as Mr. and Mrs. Monster of Saint Mark’s...kind of. Pie is dreading her new job working for the tall, dark, and sleek Modern Minotaur....

Lazarus occupies a surprising position in the Gospel accounts. Widely known as the man Jesus raised from the dead, his story is actually much broader and richer than that. Living as he did at Bethany, near Jerusalem, Lazarus was uniquely placed to witness the swirl of events around Jesus....

Set in France and England at the end of the twelfth century, the moving story of a spirited, questing young woman, Isabelle, who defies convention to forge a remarkable life, one profoundly influenced by the fabled queen she idolizes and comes to know – Eleanor of Aquitaine....

Fiercely focused Highland warrior Alexander Gordon has one goal—secure a coveted spot on the King’s Night Guard....

At the prime age of twenty-one, I had only kissed one man—that was several years ago—another life, a life full of pain and sorrows. One I tried to forget. I turned my back on my birthright despite my parent’s last wishes. Now, I must return to my childhood home, but I am afraid to face the horrors long forgotten. My past was behind me. However, I also wonder if my future awaits me—the barbaric man who kissed me—one who left his imprint in my soul from just one kiss. This is an origin story about Tatia and Viktor from Nephilims' Savior. It contains adult contents and trigger warnings.

In the 16th book in this New York Times best-selling mystery series, Victorian Egyptologist Amelia Peabody Emerson and her growing family are in top-notch form. With antiquities to uncover, and nefarious villains to confront, there is never a dull moment. This series and Audie Award-winning narrator Barbara Rosenblat are an unbeatable and endlessly entertaining combination.

The novel DELPHI and THE GREEK WARRIOR is an extraordinary composite of accurate Greek history with little-known particulars of a tiny group of revered women known as Oracles of Delphi. Lauren examines the plight of ancient women not uncommon to modern feminine issues as she portrays Lady Selene, a heroine we can celebrate in today’s world.

Brus Stone can't recall his life before being rescued at the age of five and brought to live with the Northern Watch. Told his mother abandoned him, he's about as willing to give his trust to a woman as he is to hand his sword to his enemy during battle. When he's tasked with accompanying some highlanders through the treacherous lands he helps patrol, he encounters a bonny lass who proves to be as brave as any warrior he's ever met. He's surprised and wary by his pull to her and steels himself against lowering his guard.

Originally published on Kindle Vella When Psyche, a mortal girl, angers Aphrodite by unknowingly stealing away her worshippers, Eros, the mischievous god of love, is sent to make her fall in love with the most hideous man in the world. But he accidentally shoots himself.

Caught as a Thief, Her Penalty Rouses A Searing Passion In 14th century England, a long-kept secret devastates Rowan Langley. Anger sends him on a quest for truth. He trusts no one, keeping others away, except fellow knight Gerard. Aeron Dawkyns, fleeing Wales and a charge of murder, lives on the street, pickpocketing. She steals Rowan's coin. Later, Rowan catches her attempting to steal his horse. She has a choice – serve them both with her body, or be handed over to be hanged. She chooses Rowan and Gerard. Serving an angry Rowan has dark pleasures Aeron learns to crave. She feels safe, ...

Synopsis ~ A girl meets a boy. It's a very ancient story. This particular meeting is about Aliaa, the girl from Pompeii, who fell in love with Justus, the boy from Herculaneum. But I beg you to remember, not all boy and girl meet-ups are precisely the same. Each encounter can be written in a book. Opposites attract. When the Pompeii girl and the Herculaneum boy met for the first time, their opinions clashed, hers from a rich girl's perspective and his from the boat-builder's point of view. Ah, their sparks lit the night sky! In the days following their initial encounter, their opposite ...

This love story will inspire you to make your marriage more successful. The institution of marriage has been severely impacted by modern lifestyles but yet the principles of marriage have never changed. Love between a man and a woman is sacred and it must be celebrated by one and all. The institution of marriage is the basic building block of our society. If that institution becomes stronger, then my work as an author is successful. In this story Nala and Damayanti stand with each other and for each other through countless tribulations thereby setting an example for all of us to follow. ...

As the firstborn son of the Earl of Hereford and Worcester, England's greatest knight during the reign of Richard I, Curtis grew up knowing what was expected of him, and he thrived through the pressure. But the pressure was kept buried and, with all pressure, at some point, it's got to give. With a reputation for being humorless, brutally honest, powerful, and fearless in battle, Curtis is the shining heir to the House of de Lohr. As the premier knight of Henry III, he performs flawlessly in every battle, every situation.

As book two continues, Sam finds herself thrust into an uprising in modern day Egypt with bold, daring cameraman, Derek Clash. They team up brilliantly. But it’s clear he has an agenda that extends beyond just helping her. Somehow, he’s entangled with more than one person from her Victorian past. With assistance from strange outside sources, a small group of ex-military men turned mercenary and the good sisters of a small leper monastery, Sam and Derek soon discover how intense their connection really is. Separately, Adam moves on a different path and passages. But along the way, he ...

A visitor arrives bearing startling news. Unbeknownst to her, the noble bloodline of Robert the Bruce courses through her veins. Ian Murray, a man bound by duty to the Laird, harbors a secret that keeps him from ever considering marriage. But when a woman in distress crosses his path, she awakens the protector within him. Sorcha Hay's life takes an unexpected turn when a revelation upends her world. As a man she's never been fond of comes to her aid, both Sorcha and the rugged warrior find themselves shocked when indifference turns to attraction. Sometimes fate can change the course of ...

When it comes to his clan, he will sacrifice everything. Young laird Maddox Ross and newly titled Duke of Tarbert, has the burden of his entire clan on his shoulders. As the Hogmanay holiday approaches, uninvited visitors arrive. Not only does the despised Laird Lamont bring with him the possibility of war to Maddox’s doorstep, but also a proposition that is hard to turn down. In the end will he allow an entire family to ride away to certain death in order to keep his people safe? Her father is desperate to find allies and is using Ealasaid Lamont, his own daughter as a pawn. The question...

Does he bring salvation or devastation? On the brink of hanging up his sword for good, seasoned warrior Torac Bratton returns to action for a beautiful, endangered lass. Accused of murder, Leana MacKern has no choice but to trust the handsome warrior, Torac. With secrets of his own, Torac holds her heart and her fate in his hands. Find out why thousands of readers have fallen in love with Hildie McQueen’s brave highlanders. You’ll be up all night to finish this tale of finding love amidst the darkest danger.

She's a spy... He's the enemy... Any attraction between them could mean death. It is obvious he would not hesitate to kill her, but fear of what awaits, is stronger than approaching the warrior.. Assigned as leader of a contingency of warriors, Erik Larsen, grasps the opportunity to prove himself. When he makes a harsh decision that costs lives, he must decide whether to relinquish leadership, or charge forward and possibly loose his own in the process. When Clan Ross warriors arrive to their region, Esme volunteers to spy for leaders of her village. Despite not trusting the cruel council ...

If his true identity is discovered he will hang... When travelers from Skye arrive to the small village of Moriag, Paden Fraser is fearful that the secrets from his past will be revealed. The more he tries to hide from the truth, the harder it becomes, especially when he catches the eye of the visiting laird’s daughter. After her betrothed was brutally slayed, Emma McLeod is sure she’ll never feel passion again. Could it be that the remarkable resemblance the town’s blacksmith has to her dead lover, is fate is giving her a second chance at love. When Emma takes matters in hand and ...