True Royalty

Instant New York Times Bestseller! “She was the best mother in the world,” said Princes William and Harry at Diana’s 10-year memorial. “Entertaining and persuasive,” (Publishers Weekly) this is the first big book about the private Diana, the mother of two princes. “Royal fans will...

Named a “Best Book of the 21st Century” by Kirkus Reviews, this biography from a Pulitzer Prize-winning author brings to life the most intriguing woman in history: Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt. Her palace shimmered with onyx, garnets, and gold, but was richer still in political and...

When you look back in history at royal romances, surprising as it may seem, few have happy ever after endings, and in many instances the idea of “Love and Marriage” being inextricably linked is not quite as common as you might at first think. In fairy stories handsome Kings and Princes regularly sweep fair maidens off their feet, transforming them into Princesses and Queens, and although a rarer occurrence, a Royal Princess can create a Prince out of the most unpromising of characters! From King Arthur through to Prince Charles and Diana, Royal Romances - The British Monarchy gives you ...

After growing up in small-town Hearts Bend, Tennessee, Gemma Stone set off to Hollywood to make her mark in the world. But her ambition turned into a journey of a “thousand” bad decisions, and after 12 years of seeking fame and fortune, Gemma returns home with a limp and a dark secret. Now, she runs a rescue ranch and is raising her friends’ orphaned daughter. She’s keenly aware these defenseless ones are also rescuing her. She just wants to stay hidden in the safe world she’s created.

When Leana Farlow's sister vanishes after eloping with a Colorado rancher, Leana leaves her polished Kansas City life to follow the trail. Her only lead is Simeon, the jilted fiancé whose piercing gaze and steady resolve spark questions in her heart she's not ready to face. Simeon Morgan never wanted love—just a wife in order to secure his inheritance. Yet when Leana arrives searching for her sister, guilt drives him to help, and her vulnerability stirs something unexpected, making Simeon wonder if his heart is truly off-limits. As their search leads them through perilous terrain and ...

In the first full-scale biography of Mary Stuart in more than 30 years, John Guy creates an intimate and absorbing portrait of one of history's most famous women, depicting her world and her place in the sweep of history with stunning immediacy. Bringing together all surviving documents and uncovering a trove of new sources for the first time, Guy dispels the popular image of Mary Queen of Scots as a romantic leading lady - achieving her ends through feminine wiles - and establishes her as the intellectual and political equal of Elizabeth I.

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick! In this lush and enchanting novel from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi, a prince is only as good as his beating heart and a maiden is only as good as her honest word. But when love and the truth become impossibly tangled, the two must...

Her life has seemed liek a fairy-tale come true. . . yet the shocking truth is that for Diana Princess of Wales, life has been far from perfect. Written with the cooperation and support of members of Diana's family and her closest friends, Diana: Her True Story reveals a woman trapped in a...

Could she be the secret daughter of the Prince of Wales? In this dazzling novel by the author of Sisters of the Resistance, a young woman seeks to discover the truth about her mysterious past. Perfect for readers of Shana Abe, Bryn Turnbull, and Marie Benedict. Cleo Davenport has heard the...

From Sunday Times bestseller Anne O’Brien . . . To those around her she was a loyal subject. In her heart she was a traitor. 1399: England’s crown is under threat. King Richard II holds onto his power by an ever-weakening thread, with exiled Henry of Lancaster back to reclaim his place on...

On a snowy January morning in 1889, a worried servant hacked open a locked door at the remote hunting lodge deep in the Vienna Woods. Inside, he found two bodies sprawled on an ornate bed, blood oozing from their mouths. Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary appeared to have shot his 17-year-old mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera, as she slept, sat with the corpse for hours, and, when dawn broke, turned the pistol on himself. A century has transformed this bloody scene into romantic tragedy, but Mayerling is also the story of family secrets

Now a Major Motion Picture starring Dame Judi Dench from director Stephen Frears. History’s most unlikely friendship—this is the astonishing story of Queen Victoria and her dearest companion, the young Indian Munshi Abdul Karim. In the twilight years of her reign, after the devastating...

From USA Today bestselling author Nancy Robards Thompson comes a captivating, heartfelt story of destiny, love, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Sophie Baldwin once believed in fairy tales—princesses, castles, and happily-ever-afters. But at thirty-something, reality looks nothing like a storybook. Divorced, juggling two jobs, and raising a teenage daughter, she’s doing her best to stay afloat. Then Luc, a mysterious—and undeniably handsome—stranger from the Mediterranean kingdom of St. Michel, arrives on her doorstep and everything changes. Swept into a life of ...

She's more than just their Breeder--she's their mate. Rose never intended to fall in love with the Alphas, but now that she's in the castle, trying to have their babies, she's lost her heart. Thankfully, all four of her men seem to love her, too. There's just one problem--and her name is Emily. Not only is the king's cousin trying to come between them, King Gene seems to be up to something, too. Do Rose and her Alphas have any chance at a happily ever after? This is a steamy reverse harem romance series--with lots of hilarity--and you must read all of the books to complete the story.

This completed series perfect for fans of Twilight and the Mortal Instruments is a modern fairytale romance about a human girl and her true mate Dark Fae Prince. Slow burn romance at its finest. She'll get her Happy-Ever-After even if she has to fight the Queen of the Underworld for it. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, forgotten even to the long-living Fae, their world was broken, sending them into the shadows of the Underworld where they were twisted into monsters that could thrive on the darkness. Darkness is what they feed on, what fears them. Every prince born to take the mantle of ...

Over time, Richard the Lionheart has become a fascinating figure in Great Britain’s history, and his worldwide travels through lands that are still, to this very day, at the heart of global conflict also bestow upon him an international resonance. This history journal will set out on a journey of discovery to find the man behind the myth and explore, expand, and expose the legend that is Lionheart.

"The Girl of Many Crowns" is the true and inspiring story of Judith, the first princess of France, who is a pawn in a complex political game of chess as her father, King Charles, tries to hold on to his kingdom. King Charles, grandson of Emperor Charlemagne, is beset on every side by Vikings, rebel lords, and greedy neighboring monarchs. He marries 12-year-old Judith to Aethelwulf, the aging King of Wessex, for political advantage. When she is widowed, less than two years later, he arranges a second marriage for her.

Princess Anna's quest for a flower leads to an intriguing deal with an ice dragon and a journey into magical realms, where fate weaves its frosty tale of true love. Princess Anna, driven by curiosity, ventures too close to Frostfell's icy domain in pursuit of a rare frostbloom lily. There, she encounters the formidable ice dragon, who strikes a deal: in exchange for a single flower, she must retrieve a tome from her kingdom's library detailing the whereabouts of The Snowflake Pendant. Oblivious to the consequences, Anna agrees. Little did Princess Anna know that her innocent curiosity had ...

An absorbing account of the conspiracy to kill King James I by his handsome lover, the duke of Buckingham, a historical crime that has remained hidden for 400 years....

Torn between the shadows and the light, Ella must make an impossible choice. Her heart belongs to her mate. But her family needs her now more than ever. After barely surviving their return from the world of shadows, Ella pleads with her mother to save Ryatt—the mate she loves and the father of the child she carries. Her family answers the call, and for a moment, Ella dares to hope for peace. But Ryatt has a kingdom to return to. A kingdom at war. Now, Ella must choose between the family who made her whole again… And the man who owns her heart. Will she return to the shadows with her ...