My Royal Surrender

He served at Her Majesty’s pleasure… …now he’s serving his own! Max, bodyguard to the royal family, puts his country first. But his loyalty is tested when he’s paired with his ex-lover to stop a new threat to the crown. They must infiltrate an illicit sex den by playing a couple looking for thrills—and Max hates how much he loves it. Is the true danger their enemy…or the red-hot desire they can’t deny?

LAND OF THE MARATHAS, 1661 – 1674 Epic Story of Shivaji Maharaj, India’s Greatest Warrior-King, And Birth of the Maratha Empire Shivaji Bhosale’s struggle against imperial powers continues as massive Mughal armies repeatedly descend upon his tiny fiefdom. Emperor Aurangzeb recognizes the dangerous threat of the Mountain Rat and resolves to finish him off, once and for all. He sends Shaista Khan, his maternal uncle, with a large army, but Shivaji, in a daring night raid, attacks the much decorated Mughal General, cutting off his fingers. Turning his attention once again to Sultan Adilshah, Shivji systematically expands his holdings in the Konkan. Along the coast, the British, Portuguese and Abyssinian also find him a serious obstacle to their coastal interests. Infuriated, the Mughal Emperor sends Jai Singh and Diler Khan to the Deccan with another large army. Jai Singh proves to be the toughest challenge Shivaji has faced. After winning almost every battle for two decades, Shivaji is finally subdued by Jai Singh and faces the humiliation of receiving Aurangzeb’s firmaan to surrender a large part of his fiefdom and serve in the Mughal army. In a final insult, Shivaji is compelled to visit Agra and bow before Aurangzeb at court. By royal order, he and his son are detained in Agra, under heavy guard. The ingenious Maratha, however, foiling all attempts to assassinate them, escapes, leaving the Emperor seething in impotent fury. Safely home again, Shivaji embarks on the re-conquest of his lost forts and territories. Finally, in 1674, in defiance of imperial rule, he crowns himself King of the Marathas. After more than three and a half centuries of enslavement, the Marathi people have their own King. Shivaji Raje Bhosale thus becomes Chhatrapati, Lord of the Royal Umbrella…

Index of archaeological papers published in 1891, under the direction of the Congress of Archaeological Societies in union with the Society of Antiquaries.

Crown Prince Kaden SuMartra knew trouble when he saw it walk through his office door. Arinna may look like an angel but she tempted him like a siren luring him in to crash and burn. There was no doubt she'd play the starring role in his fantasy's, but no matter how interesting and unique he found her, he wasn't going act on them.Kaden knew from an early age, his purpose in life. Every decision he made was for the good of the country, from his education, to the woman he would marry. With his path in life laid clearly before him, how did Arinna muddy it up beyond recognition?Arinna was honored to be selected to work in the palace. Though she never imagined she'd be assigned to work with the crown prince. It only took a day for her excitement to fade when she discovered why... in her opinion, nobody else wanted the position. Prince Kaden is arrogant and bossy yet perplexingly handsome. His broody blue eyes were mesmerizing and when they glare at her she wants to punch him in the gut or rip his shirt open and lick him. Neither was an option. Her dream job quickly became more than she could handle and so was her feelings for the Prince.Kaden must decide if responsibility rules his heart, or does Arinna.The royal SuMartra family begins with: The Royal Vow SeriesSweet Royal BeginningsSweet SurrenderSweet DenialSweet SeductionSweet TemptationSweet DestinyNote: They Royal Vow Series can now be purchased in 2 box sets.Royal Vow Box Set Books 1-3Royal Vow Box Set Books 4-6Now it's time for the second generation: The Royal HeirsOver RuledSilent SurrenderRoyal SurrenderSurrender to LoveUndeniably His

Harlequin Dare brings you a collection of four new sexy contemporary romances for fun and fearless women. Available now! This box set includes: UNDONE Hotel Temptation By Caitlin Crews Ditched at the altar for being boring in bed, prim lawyer Maya Martin goes on a solo Amalfi Coast honeymoon where she meets tattooed, hard-bodied Charlie Teller. This Christmas Charlie will help Maya unleash her wild side…over and over again! MY ROYAL SURRENDER Arrogant Heirs By Riley Pine Max, bodyguard to the Royal Family, has his loyalty tested when he’s paired with his ex-lover to stop a new threat to the crown. They must infiltrate an illicit sex den by playing a couple looking for thrills—and Max hates how much he loves it! THE SEASON TO SIN Christmas Seductions By Clare Connelly When bad boy billionaire Noah Moore storms into psychologist Holly Scott-Leigh’s life, she is immediately tempted to sin… But he’s her potential client, and she’s never crossed that line before. This festive season, Noah will show Holly how good it feels to be on the naughty list! SECRET PLEASURE The Business of Pleasure By Taryn Leigh Taylor Bombshell burlesque performer Kaylee Whitfield has perfected the art of the tease, especially when deliciously gorgeous Aidan Beckett is watching. He has no idea she’s his ex-bestie’s little sister—that’s her sexy secret. But Kaylee has a few things to learn about temptation... and risking her heart.