True Royalty

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...

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.

She’s the secret daughter of the queen. He's the man sworn to protect her. When duty collides with desire, which will they choose? Scottie O’Shay has the perfect life as creative director for her family’s beloved men’s fashion brand, which she embraces with grit, style, and southern charm. But when a reporter’s exposé reveals shocking secrets, she discovers she’s not just Scottie O’Shay anymore. She’s the secret daughter of the Queen of Lauchtenland.

A reissue of this classic title, updated with never-before-published material from the original taped interviews and with a new introduction by Andrew Morton that reflects on the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the original publication of Diana: Her True Story. One of the world's best-known biographers, Andrew Morton's groundbreaking and controversial biography Diana: Her True Story changed the public's perception of the British monarchy and became an instant global best seller.

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.

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...

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick! "Ell Potter’s whimsical narration style for this unconventional love story matches the lighthearted and lyrical prose." — Kirkus In this lush and enchanting novel from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi, a prince is only as good as his...

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 fairy tales, dreams do come true...little girls can grow up to marry handsome princes, and live happily ever after in beautiful palaces, where they have delightful children of their own, and in time become queen, to rule with wisdom and grace. But in real life...even when it appears a fairy tale is being played out in the full glare of our modern media age, things never seem to go quite to plan. Such was the life of Diana Spencer.

‘Gripping’ The Times ‘Fans of Philippa Gregory and other historical fiction writers will love Anne O’Brien’s A Tapestry of Treason’ Yours Her actions could make history – but at what price? 1399: Constance of York, Lady Despenser, proves herself more than a mere observer in the...

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...

Abby: I have one job. That’s it, just one: Babysit the bad-boy soccer hero for a week, so that he doesn’t embarrass the entire country before his knighthood ceremony. Everything goes according to plan until I somehow end up in his bed and on the cover of every tabloid in England, my heart shattered in a million pieces and my job in jeopardy. Brilliant, Abby. Rory: What reason do I have to believe that this curvy blonde is any different from every other woman I’ve met? Sure, she’s smart and beautiful and funny and amazing in bed and… did I mention those luscious curves? Right, I am...

‘I was completely captivated’ Barbara Erskine The spellbinding new historical novel from the Sunday Times bestseller Anne O’Brien. England, 1444. Three women challenge the course of history… King Henry VI’s grip on the crown hangs by a thread as the Wars of the Roses starts to tear...

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...

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 ...

Step into the shadows of fame, where glitz and glamour collide with tragedy. Murdered in the Spotlight chronicles the lives and shocking deaths of celebrities, royalty, musicians, actors, and political figures who were taken by violence. From the assassination of world leaders to the brutal murders of musicians and Hollywood icons, each chapter uncovers the circumstances, motives, and consequences of these infamous crimes. Meticulously researched and compellingly written, this book offers a gripping exploration of human ambition, jealousy, and the dark side of fame. For readers fascinated ...

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 ...

He calls me beautiful in his husky, damaged voice. Kind. A Naga Queen has never been called kind… Sazzie I have hidden who I am from everyone my whole life. Turned myself into something I detest: a fighter, a brawler, a princess worthy of the Thunder Rock throne. Then I meet Reid… A human male. A kindness in his dark eyes that I do not understand. His body, a work of art—muscles, power, and sigils that don’t glow but sit like black ink tattoos on his skin. When he says I’m beautiful despite my scars, when he says I’m worthy of more than a life full of fights, I believe him. But ...

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 ...

In tumultuous medieval Scotland, two noble young brothers, William and David Douglas, receive an invitation to a grand banquet with the child king James II at Edinburgh Castle. The towering stone walls of Edinburgh Castle loom over the rugged and untamed landscape as its iron gates clang shut behind the two brothers and their entourage. The feast begins with much merriment, but as it reaches its climax, an unexpected dish is brought to the high table - the severed head of a Black Bull, an ominous symbol of death. One of the most infamous murders in Scottish history then takes place... The ...