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Romantic books with a plot
Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters Trilogy)Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters Trilogy) by Juliet Marillier
Buy new: £5.46 / Used from: £0.01
A beautifuly written celtic romance based on the Grimm Brothers fairy tale "the six swans"
Son of the Shadows (Sevenwaters Trilogy)Son of the Shadows (Sevenwaters Trilogy) by Juliet Marillier
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The second in the seven water series, a dark tale of love and sacrifice
WolfskinWolfskin by Juliet Marillier
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Vikings and magic, Juliet Marriliers second series
FoxmaskFoxmask by Juliet Marillier
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nice to know how the story ends, but not a "required" read
The White Mare: Book One of the Dalriada TrilogyThe White Mare: Book One of the Dalriada Trilogy by Jules Watson
Buy new: £6.40 / Used from: £0.01
set during the roman invasion of scotland the charachters have a real hate to love relationship, and they are both so bloody stubborn, you keep reading just to see who will bow down first
The Dawn Stag (Dalriada Trilogy 2)The Dawn Stag (Dalriada Trilogy 2) by Jules Watson
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a bittersweet but beautiful ending which will leave you questioning the idea of victory
The Boar Stone (Dalriada Trilogy 3)The Boar Stone (Dalriada Trilogy 3) by Jules Watson
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Part of the dalriada series but set in roman england. A melancholy romance with an interesting connection to the previous two books.
The Last ConcubineThe Last Concubine by Lesley Downer
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A rare view into the secret lives of samurai women during the Meji restoration. A bit of a beauty and the beast love story with a ruff samurai and the beautiful last concubine Sachi
Twilight (Twilight Saga)Twilight (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
Buy new: £3.44 / Used from: £1.82
If you havnt read this yet where have you been? READ IT! (wish i could say this about the next two books but Bella needs to learn to stop complaining, hopefully the last book will save it!)
Cybele's SecretCybele's Secret by Juliet Marillier
Buy new: £12.74 / Used from: £0.97
this isnt the first book of this series but the lovely thing about mariliers books is you dont HAVE to read the previous books to get the plot. Warm Turkish nights and sturdy body guards :P
The Dark Mirror: Book One of the Bridei Chronicles (Bridei Chronicles 1)The Dark Mirror: Book One of the Bridei Chronicles (Bridei Chronicles 1) by Juliet Marillier
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At this point you may realise I like Juliet Marillier, I dare you to read her books and not agree with me
The Well of Shades (Bridei Chronicles 3)The Well of Shades (Bridei Chronicles 3) by Juliet Marillier
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Angst, assasins, a fiery red head, awsome
Nectar from a StoneNectar from a Stone by Jane Guill
Buy new: £17.67 / Used from: £0.20
An interesting story set in wales, a hint of the supernatural and once again two very stubborn charachters
1421 : " The Year China Discovered the World "1421 : " The Year China Discovered the World " by Gavin Menzies
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they cant all be romantic escapism
The GodfatherThe Godfather by Mario Puzo
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The one. The only. The classic
Sophia's SecretSophia's Secret by Susanna Kearsley
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I usually dont like novels set in two time periods but this has made me reconsider!
Samaria Trilogy: 3: The Alleluia FilesSamaria Trilogy: 3: The Alleluia Files by Sharon Shinn
Buy new: £4.84 / Used from: £1.80
Only one in the archangle series I have read but I hear the rest of them are all great as well!