Medieval Ages

Who were the Cathars, and why was the Catholic Church so committed to getting rid of them? The Cathars: The History and Legacy of the Gnostic Christian Sect During the Middle Ages examines the origins of the cult, their fascinating belief system, their gradual development over the years, and the events that contributed to their epic downfall.

In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved. Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl around his age, ostracized for being “cursed.” In her care is a lost toddler she has rescued from the clutches of greedy thrall traders.

A barely remembered childhood. A search for enchanted treasure. Can a gentle man discover his past and be reunited with his birthright? Ireland, 500. In an ancient land where forgotten tales and mystical wonders abound, a man with a fragmented past embarks on a quest to reclaim his true identity. Fingin, a gentle soul plagued by an abusive childhood, ekes out a meager existence as a fisherman, hiding his inner kindness from the world. Bound by the crippling weight of his stutter, he chooses solitude over the risk of being branded as a fool. Everything changes when he rescues a drowning dog,...

Viking Age Norway’s greatest king Harald Fairhair has unified the northern districts into a kingdom, but as he ages and his body weakens, so does his realm. To keep the kingdom from fracturing, Harald abdicates his high seat to the one son he believes capable enough - and vicious enough - to rule: Erik Bloodaxe. There is one problem. The other sons hate their brother and will not accept his kingship.

She doesn't know he's a dragon, nor the danger she's in. He doesn't know how much he needs her. As an orphan in a small town at the edge of the vast Black Forest, Hannah is grateful for what little she has. She lives with her grandmother, one of the town’s witches. Despised by the townsfolk, it is unlikely that she will ever find her place in their world, or someone to share her life with. Not only that, but witches have been murdered in recent months and Hannah may be next. Louis is a powerful, shape-shifting dragon. In ages past, he had terrified villages and towns. Now, he has emerged ...

Hereby begins the noble tale of young Rhys, a page for Morgana le Fae, who is chosen to compete for the honor of becoming a Son of the Round Table. He’s been learning the sword, the spear, and the shield, and seeks to use them for a higher purpose—especially as Mordred, the son of King Arthur, gathers his forces with a plan to usurp his father’s throne. But as Rhys bravely obeys King Arthur’s call to arms, he must leave his beloved Naida behind—a faerie who warns that supernatural forces are crossing into the Earth realm. Indeed, a magical kingdom from just beyond the veil has ...

For years, Lady Susanna de Balliol has borne the blame for betrayal - well-earned, though not as believed by the man she can never forget. Now her nephew must prove his legitimacy or lose his claim to his father's lands. When Susanna is forced to flee with the boy following an attempt on his life, will the one man who knows the truth of her nephew's birth grant them sanctuary within his walls? More, will he aid the woman whom he believes cost him the love of his life?

More than eight centuries after his death, Saladin's life and reign represent the pinnacle of the Arab world's glory. Saladin is widely considered one of the greatest generals in history and one of the most famous leaders of the Middle Ages, but he remains a paradox, both in personal and in historical terms. A military genius, he first served other generals and was overshadowed later in life by his greatest rival, Richard I of England. He was far more admired by his Christian enemies, who extolled his chivalry, than some of his Muslim rivals.

Medieval Normandy. Before William the Conqueror conquered, there was the family D’Argent. And a marriage alliance destined to give rise to England’s formidable Wulfriths. Behold the victor. The day Godfroi D’Argent defeats his brother in a contest of arms, he gains his family’s lands. And a less than desirable bride. Certain it will be years before his enemy’s daughter grows into a lady of worth, he devotes himself to securing his lordship. When at last Robine assumes her rightful place, Godfroi is unprepared for how much she moves him.

We tend to think about the Middle Ages as a dark and backward time, characterised by violence, ignorance and superstition. We believe that life was unchanging over the period, so if a peasant fell asleep in in the year 1000 and woke up six hundred years later, he would return to a world that was instantly recognisable. We hold that change is facilitated by science and technological innovation, and that it was the inventions of recent centuries, from the steam engine to the Internet, that created the modern world. We couldn't be more wrong.

Is the Voice Lisa’s Protector or a Predator? When her father Alexander is murdered, Lisa’s safe, carefree world unravels. At 16, her only escape is to flee from the mayhem and chaos that promises to come crashing down on her very being. From her wicked mother. From her drunken stepbrother. And from the greedy church. The year was 1,000 AD. Bright and clever, she becomes the eyes and ears of her papa’s many enterprises. Lisa is his confidant and the son he desires as an heir. Afraid for his own daughter’s future, Alexander shares a plan to her to follow upon his death. Within days of...

AD 1315. Ireland and England are ravaged by bitter war. Rotting in an English prison, condemned as a heretic, Irish Knight Templar Richard Savage is given one chance of reprieve. But there is a catch. He must return to Ireland as a traitor, and work as a spy there for the king of England.

The year is 1203 and John has succeeded Richard the Lionhearted as England's king. That's when Thomas is captured while trying to deliver a letter from the Pope to the crusaders gathering to once again try to liberate Jerusalem from the Saracens. The gritty realities of the time and the fighting, action, and betrayal are continuous as William takes his archers and galleys to Constantinople in an effort to rescue him.

I hacked the wrong network. Now they say I belong to them. Elise Kane is a desperate hacker with one last shot at survival. When she breaks into the Minos Syndicate’s private servers, she thinks it’s just data. A way to pay off her debts and disappear. But within minutes, her system collapses. Her name is flagged. Her door is kicked in. They don’t just catch her. They claim her. Rorik is the leader. Talon is the fire. Varkis is the game. Together, they offer her protection, resources, survival. But the price isn’t freedom. It’s obedience. 🖤 Minotaur Mafia Captivity Romance 💥...

They found me reading futures. Now they say I belong to theirs. Ivy Holt makes a living on the boardwalk selling half-truths and glitter-dusted hope. She reads tarot cards. Spins stories. Survives. But when three horned strangers appear at her table and call her by her real name, everything changes. Gideon is the leader. Tor is the fire. Rex is the calm before the storm. They don’t want a fortune. They want a muse. Now Ivy is trapped in a glass penthouse, bound in velvet and watched from every angle. They see through her lies. Strip her defenses. Train her body to crave the shame they ...

Is the Gate Keeper some sort of demon? The people of this new land seem to think so. For years they have been tormented by a being with abilities eerily similar to Eric's. So how is this foreigner who washed up on their shores any different? Why should they trust him or his companions? The Gate Keeper must prove himself once again. Left with no choice, he must transform before their very eyes to show them the truth. In the eyes of the Gods and in those of the people he serves, he must be...reborn. This book is intended for mature audiences. The Legend of the Gate Keeper Series Reading Order...

My rig broke down in the middle of nowhere. Now they say I’m the one getting serviced. Tessa Wren is used to solitude. Long nights. Long miles. A life built around the road and her rig, Betsy. But when a breakdown strands her in the middle of nowhere and a tow leads her to a garage called Minotaur Mechanics, she finds herself at the mercy of three strangers who aren’t quite men. Jett is the leader. Bryce is the shadow. Soren is the mouth with a wicked grin. They offer repairs. Shelter. Terms. But Tessa doesn’t have the money they want. So they name a different price. And it isn’t ...

USA Today best-seller Tamara Leigh returns to the medieval Age of Faith series with a romance three years in the making: Sir Durand's tale.

Vitalis of the Saxon resistance wearies of leading men to victory, only to next lead them to death at the hands of the invaders. But when an opportunity arises to shame the Norman who claims England’s throne, he takes it, as well as proof of that shaming. Now more than ever, William the Conqueror is determined to capture the rebel leader.

Prince Rafe leans over me, holding himself up on one elbow as he gazes at my face. I feel his eyes wandering over every surface from my brow to my eyes, down my nose, to my lips and chin, and then returning to hold my gaze for a second. The small smile at the corner of his mouth makes me think he likes what he sees. His hand is cool when it brushes a loose curl from my cheek, but I don’t jerk away from him. I have no idea what’s going on. I don’t understand why I’m here. I don’t know what will happen tomorrow. It seems like a lot of powerful people want me—dead or alive. And yet...