Wedded to the Ruthless Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Daring Dukes Book 3) by Sally Vixen (Cobalt Fairy LLC) (7 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

"Hide those curves from me again, and you will be punished for it, wife." Lady Grace is always on the scandal sheets. Too wild and not thin enough, it comes as no surprise that her first kiss would be at the front page. But the fact that she's caught with her best friend's arrogant brother does... Duke Philip must protect his reputation at any cost. But he can't resist the spitfire begging to be kissed. So, he offers Grace a marriage of convenience. Only if she abides by his rules: 1.She must never be on the scandal sheets again. 2.She must give him an heir, but they are to lead separate lives. 3.For one month, her days are her own, but her nights belong to him... *If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Wedded to the Ruthless Duke is the novel for you. An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Sally Vixen and published by Cobalt Fairy. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Treasure of the Mayan King (The Rollock Series Book 1) by Alex Zabala (Arcani Arts) (204 Reviews)    Price verified 12 minutes ago

"Captivating, intriguing and original!" A judge's review for 2014 Clive Cussler Adventure Writer's Competition An entertaining story with plot twists and intrigue! Claudia Sherril -Daily News Sun- Arizona Chauncy Rollock returns in the sequel, The Golden Scepter, available for order from Amazon right now This book now contains a free preview of the sequel Follow the adventures of three very different men as they race to uncover the mysteries of obscure Mayan hieroglyphs that lead to unimaginable treasure! Doctor Rene Sova is a French linguist with amazing language skills and zero people skills. Chauncy Rollock is an amiable archaeologist with just the right knack for solving logic problems. And the Mexican Military captain Gustavo De Leon is tired of fighting corruption at all levels of government. All three men and their families become entangled in the secret of the Mayan Riddle found on the steps of a newly discovered pyramid. Those who would use the treasure for ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

WHEN THE FIREWORKS END: A story about two teenagers' last summer together in an idyllic Japanese fishing town by ALEX LUND (13 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

"... a truly superb and high quality coming of age read for one and all." (Readers' Favorite review by K.C. Finn)Tomoya is spending his last year in high school in his home town, a small fishing port a couple of hours from Tokyo, knowing that he and his best friend Ken will be going separate ways after graduation. When fate suddenly intervenes, Tomoya finds himself having to deal with an entirely new reality that will change his life forever. This is a story about a youth faced with unforeseen challenges that not only bring out the warmth of the close-knit community he lives in, but also help him discover the strength within himself."Author Alex Lund has a keen sense for emotive writing, from both the psychological and social perspectives. The narration keeps us close to Tomoya through each emotional experience, the physical and mental sensations of which are sure to resonate with readers and endear us closer still to the young boy as he tries to process his new journey towards ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Siege of Masada: A Historical Drama of the Famous Battle Between the Jews and Romans by Charles River Editors (166 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

*Includes pictures of Masada and other important places and events *Includes a table of contents *Includes a bibliography of other books about Masada "Since we long ago resolved never to be servants to the Romans, nor to any other than to God Himself, Who alone is the true and just Lord of mankind, the time is now come that obliges us to make that resolution true in practice... We were the very first that revolted, and we are the last to fight against them; and I cannot but esteem it as a favor that God has granted us, that it is still in our power to die bravely, and in a state of freedom." - Elazar ben Yair Many Westerners have never even heard of the Siege of Masada, and those who have may simply know it as an obscure reference to a minor battle fought in a remote location of the Roman world. By contrast, virtually all Israeli school children know the story of Masada as a premier example of nationalistic pride. According to historian Klara Palotai, "Masada became a symbol for a ...

Genre: Historical Fiction