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Recommendations based on The Kiss of a Strangerby Sarah M. Eden
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Edenbrooke
by Julianne Donaldson
A young woman's journey of self-discovery, discovering her inner strength and courage.
Marianne Daventry will do anything to escape the boredom of Bath and the amorous attentions of an unwanted suitor. So when an invitation arrives from her twin sister, Cecily, to join her at a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Short-Straw Bride
by Karen Witemeyer
When Meredith Hayes is forced to marry a stranger, she discovers that he is not what he seems and must learn to trust him to save her family's ranch.
No one steps on Archer land. Not if they value their life. But when Meredith Hayes overhears a lethal plot to burn the Archer brothers off their ranch, a twelve-year-old debt compels her to take the ... (Goodreads)
Seeking Persephone
by Sarah M. Eden
A retelling of the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone, set in Regency England. A story of love, sacrifice, and redemption.
When Persephone Lancaster receives a marriage proposal from the ill-tempered Duke of Kielder, she refuses-and then reconsiders. The obscene sum of money he's offering Persephone would save her family ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Secret of Pembrooke Park
by Julie Klassen
Abigail Foster accepts a governess position at Pembrooke Park, uncovering secrets and danger. A romance novel set in Regency England.
Abigail Foster fears she will end up a spinster, especially as she has little dowry to improve her charms and the one man she thought might marry her–a longtime friend--has fallen for her younger, ... (Goodreads)
Keys to the Demon Prison
by Brandon Mull
The final battle between good and evil unfolds as Kendra and Seth race to stop the demon king from escaping his prison and destroying the world.
Kendra, Seth, and the Knights of the Dawn continue to take the last possible steps to safeguard the keys and locks placed on Zzyzx. Graulas asks Seth to recover the Sands of Sanctity to ease his ... (Wikipedia)
Blackmoore
by Julianne Donaldson
A woman's journey of discovering her true identity, set against the backdrop of the 19th century.
At eighteen, Kate Worthington knows she should be getting serious about marriage, but her restless heart won't let her settle down. To escape her mother's meddlesome influence, she dreams of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Married by Mistake
by Abby Gaines
A marriage of convenience turns into a real romance, but secrets threaten to tear them apart.
Do not adjust your set. That really was Casey Greenebeing jilted by her fiancé on live TV! And that really was Memphis's most eligible bachelor who stepped in to marry her instead. Millionaire ... (Goodreads)
Cress
by Marissa Meyer
A girl's fight to reclaim her identity and save her kingdom from a tyrannical queen.
The novel begins with an introduction to Crescent "Cress" Moon Darnel, a sixteen-year-old girl living in a satellite in space that has been her prison for most of her life. She is contacted by ... (Wikipedia)
The Blue Castle
by L.M. Montgomery
A young woman's journey of self-discovery, learning to take control of her life and find true happiness.
Valancy Stirling is twenty-nine, unmarried (and thus considered an " old maid "), and has lived her entire life with her nagging mother and gossip-minded extended family who actively discourage ... (Wikipedia)
Sky Raiders
by Brandon Mull
Cole and his friends are kidnapped to a world where they must fight sky pirates to survive and find a way back home.
In a world that lies between reality and imagination, a “fanciful, action-packed adventure” awaits ( Publishers Weekly , starred review). Come and claim it in this first book of the Five Kingdoms ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Apothecary's Daughter
by Julie Klassen
Lillian's father disappears, leaving her to run the family apothecary. She uncovers secrets and finds love in Regency England.
Lilly Haswell remembers everything —, whether she wants to, or not..., As Lilly toils in her father's apothecary shop, preparing herbs and remedies by rote, she is haunted by memories of her mother's ... (Goodreads)
Variant
by Robison Wells
Benson Fisher is trapped in a school where students are pitted against each other in a deadly game. Can he survive and uncover the truth?
Variant is a book that follows the character of Benson Fisher as he is sent to Maxfield Academy on a scholarship. Benson is a seventeen-year-old foster, and hasn't stayed in a family for more than ... (Wikipedia)
The Goose Girl
by Shannon Hale
A young princess must overcome great obstacles to reclaim her rightful throne.
When crown princess Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee was born, she did not open her eyes until her aunt held her. The woman became her nursemaid and constant companion, nicknaming her Ani and telling ... (Wikipedia)
Winter
by Marissa Meyer
A young girl's battle to save her kingdom from the icy grip of a powerful queen.
Due to Princess Winter's refusal to use the Lunar gift, the ability to manipulate what others see and do, she has Lunar sickness, a state of mental illness that causes occasional hallucinations. ... (Wikipedia)
Touch of Power
by Maria V. Snyder
Avry, a healer, is the only one who can save the dying prince, but healing is a death sentence. She must choose between saving him and risking her life.
Laying hands upon the injured and dying, Avry of Kazan absorbs their wounds and diseases into herself. But rather than being honored for her skills, she is hunted. Healers like Avry are accused of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fablehaven
by Brandon Mull
A tale of magical creatures, secrets, and a grand adventure to save a hidden world.
The series begins as 13-year-old Kendra and 11-year-old Seth Sorenson are traveling to their Grandpa and Grandma Sorenson's house while their parents are away on a 17-day cruise. When they get there, ... (Wikipedia)
Princess of the Midnight Ball
by Jessica Day George
A retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" where a young soldier must break a curse that plagues a family of princesses.
Princess Rose and her sisters Lily, Jonquil, Hyacinth, Violet, Daisy, Poppy, Iris, Lilac, Orchid, Pansy, and Petunia are trapped in a curse. Every third night, they have to dance at the Midnight Ball ... (Wikipedia)
Truth Will Prevail
by Gerald N. Lund
A historical narrative of a group of 19th century pioneers on their journey to the American West.
Truth Will Prevail, — the eagerly awaited third volume in the popular series, The Work and the Glory, — continues the gripping story of the fictional Steed family, a family acquainted with Joseph ... (Goodreads)
The Rose Garden
by Susanna Kearsley
A woman's journey of self-reflection and healing, as she pieces together her family's past.
When Eva's film star sister Katrina dies, she leaves California and returns to Cornwall, where they spent their childhood summers, to scatter Katrina's ashes and in doing so return her to the place ... (Goodreads)
Poison Study
by Maria V. Snyder
Yelena, a convicted murderer, is given the choice to be executed or become the Commander's food taster. She must navigate political intrigue and assassination attempts.
Not everyone is pleased by Yelena's acceptance of the role of food taster, especially not General Brazell, whose son was killed by Yelena, despite it being in self-defense. His wants for her death ... (Wikipedia)
Flowers from the Storm
by Laura Kinsale
A forbidden romance between a theologian and a woman with memory loss.
The Duke of Jervaulx was brilliant - and dangerous. Considered dissolute, reckless, and extravagant, he was transparently referred to as the "D of J" in scandal sheets. But sometimes the most ... (Goodreads)
Mr. Darcy's Diary
by Amanda Grange
A reimagining of Pride and Prejudice seen through the perspective of Mr. Darcy.
Monday 9th September,"I left London today and met Bingley at Netherfield Park. I had forgotten what good company he is; always ready to be pleased and always cheerful. After my difficult summer, it ... (Barnes & Noble)
Scarlet
by Marissa Meyer
A re-imagining of the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood set in a futuristic world.
Scarlet Benoit is a young girl living on her grandmother's farm in Rieux, France. Her grandmother has gone missing for many weeks and Scarlet is sure that she has been kidnapped rather than left on ... (Wikipedia)
Austenland
by Shannon Hale
A romantic comedy about a woman's search for romance in a Jane Austen-inspired theme park.
Austenland tells the story of 32-year-old Jane Hayes, an average New York woman who secretly has an unhealthy obsession with Mr. Darcy from the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice . After Jane ... (Wikipedia)
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
by Ally Carter
Cammie Morgan attends a school for spies, but falls in love with a normal boy. She must choose between love and her spy life.
A young spy, Cammie Morgan, falls in love with a boy, Josh, but cannot reveal the truth about herself to him. This caused misunderstandings later on and they broke up in tears. In the end, Josh finds ... (Wikipedia)
Crossed
by Ally Condie
A dystopian tale of love, courage, and sacrifice in a world where freedom is forbidden.
The chapters alternate between the perspectives of Ky and Cassia. The outer provinces are filled with male "aberrations," including Ky and his new friend Vick who are moved around from village to ... (Wikipedia)
The False Prince
by Jennifer A. Nielsen
A young orphan is chosen to impersonate a long-lost prince in a daring plan to save a kingdom.
In this first book in a remarkable trilogy, an orphan is forced into a twisted game with deadly stakes. Choose to lie...or choose to die. In a discontent kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Counting by 7s
by Holly Goldberg Sloan
A story of resilience and hope, as an outsider learns to find her place in the world.
Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other ... (Goodreads)
Pillar of Light
by Gerald N. Lund
Epic saga of a family's faith and courage in the face of persecution.
"You believe me, don't you, Nathan." It was not a question, but a statement, filled with wonder.,, It stunned Nathan., ,"You believe it all. I can see it on your face.",, For a moment, time seemed ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lord of Scoundrels
by Loretta Chase
A notorious rake and a headstrong woman clash in a battle of wits and passion in Regency England.
In the story's prologue , Sebastian Ballister is born in Devon to the 2nd Marquess of Dain and his Italian wife, Lucia Usignuolo. The Marquess is disgusted with the child, describing him as the ... (Wikipedia)
