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Anna and Ryne must battle against evil forces - and their own hearts - in this high-stakes conclusion to the Thread of Gold series.Season 4 of Thread of Gold ***Annalise Cidarius has a tough decision to make: seize the throne or take a chance at love. Reeling from a devastating battle that saw the defeat of the evil goddess Lucia, Anna returns to Stillwater Castle, where an empty throne awaits her; a throne that both she and her enemy-turned-lover Ryne Delafort intend to sit on.But shortly after Anna returns, it becomes clear that chaos and dissent still rein. Reports surface that Eris Delafort has seized control of the neighbouring kingdom and is massacring towns. Even more disturbingly, there are whispers that Lucia has returned, and the goddess might just be more powerful than ever before...If Anna is to save her kingdom, she must muster her courage and defeat the forces of evil once and for all. For if she fails, she'll lose everything - including her own head.WARNING: This story contains strong language, depictions of violence, and mentions of sexual assault. Reader discretion is advised.***Weekly updates on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wait & read for free, or unlock with coins-the choice is yours!…

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He's a cynic. She's a romantic. One deal, one wedding, and one gigantic secret stand between them.**Harper Lane wants to believe in true love. After her parents split, she began photographing evidence of it. Couples holding hands. Valentine's Day cards. Anything to prove that love exists.Lawson Hale is a cynic. After a devastating incident rocked his life three years ago, he's lost faith in everything. True love and forever? Both of them are scams, in Lawson's opinion.But when Harper flies to London for her father's wedding, the two find themselves trapped in a closet together. Harper thinks he's a mess. Lawson thinks she's soppy. But when Lawson offers to find her a date for the wedding, how can she refuse? After all, Harper's determined to change Lawson's mind about true love - and what better way to do it than by falling in love right in front of him?Four male friends. One waylaid girl. An unforgettable wedding.FIRST BOOK IN THE "Wilder Boys" SERIES.…

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Reeling from a devastating battle, Annalise Cidarius and her companions search for a mythical sword with the power to destroy celestial beings. But with the malevolent goddess Lucia waging war on all six kingdoms, can they find it before it's too late?Season 3 of Thread of Gold***When Annalise Cidarius infiltrated Stillwater Castle to seize back her throne, the last thing she expected was to be thrust into a dangerous game of crowns, politics, and mythical swords. After the malevolent goddess Lucia seizes control of the castle, Anna and her sworn enemy-turned-ally Ryne Delafort flee and sail for distant lands. Their only hope is finding God-Slayer, an ancient sword capable of killing celestial beings. But can Anna put aside years of distrust to work with Ryne? And even worse: what happens when Anna finds herself liking the king that stole her crown a little more than she expected?WARNING: This story contains strong language, depictions of violence, sexual assault, and the trauma of children that may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.…

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Something evil is lurking in the castle...Season 2 of Thread of Gold**Annalise Cidarius is trapped in a tower, cursed by a handsome king that is both her greatest enemy and her first love: Ryne Delafort. As Anna struggles to free herself, Ryne battles against his growing sickness and prepares for his upcoming nuptials - all whilst fighting his feelings for the one girl that he can never have.But when Ryne's vicious cousin Eris arrives at court to make a play for the crown, the court is thrown into upheaval. As men take sides and ballrooms become battlefields, Anna and Ryne begin to realize that something else is afoot. And it's coming from the mysterious locked room upstairs...…

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A hidden princess returns to the castle to take back the throne from her usurpers. The only problem? Her growing feelings towards her charming enemy, the king.Season 1 of Thread of Gold *****Annalise Cidarius wants to take back the throne. It belongs to her: she comes from a long line of magical Nightweavers who ruled Winterlynn up until the day that her family was brutally murdered. A rebellion led by another magical group, the Dayweavers, usurped the throne and forced Anna to go into hiding...until now. Anna wants the throne back and has a plan to take it. Everything she needs is hidden inside the castle walls. But once inside, Anna realizes she has not accounted for her newfound feelings for the charming and handsome Dayweaver king, Ryne Delafort. Will Anna's greatest enemy also become her greatest love?Cover designed by Stefanie Saw…

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Alicia Martinez is determined to keep a low profile. After a tough year, she deletes all of her social media and retreats to the small coastal town of St Andrews in the hopes of starting over - and avoiding her tumultuous past. Oliver Hogarth is a world-famous popstar that's recently had his heart shattered. Fleeing from the paparazzi, he runs to St Andrews - only to run directly into Alicia. Sparks fly immediately, and Oliver finds himself lying about who he is in order to win her over.But Oliver belongs to a world of cameras, and Alicia is keeping a secret that could cost her everything if it gets out. With the real world closing in, can the two overcome the odds to make it work?**COMPANION NOVEL TO "BACKSTAGE GIRL" BUT CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE**…

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Two identical twins. One kiss gone wrong under the mistletoe. Can Christmas get any crazier? ***Chloe Cartwright has loved her best friend's brother for as long as she can remember. Jack and Logan may be identical twins, but they're completely different - and this Christmas, she's determined to finally catch Logan's eye.Jack Winters has been secretly in love with his best friend Chloe for years. Sod the hot cocoa and sleigh rides; the only thing he wants for Christmas is Chloe's heart, and he's determined to make it happen.Logan Winters is a journalist hungry for his big break. When his editor suggests switching places with his twin brother for the month and writing about his experience, Logan gets on board - and luckily, Jack does too.But when Chloe kisses Jack under the mistletoe thinking it's Logan, the holidays erupt in chaos. Can the three of them sort it out before the annual Christmas party, or will this winter call for cold shoulders?…

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Louise Bentley is a feisty, wild, 'let's-go-to-Capri-for-the-weekend-yeah?' kind of girl. She spends her days working at a party-planning company. Oh, and she never wants kids. Ever.Ben Langford is a studious, quiet, 'I'm-busy-reading' sort of man. He spends most of his days practicing law and avoiding Louise Bentley. Oh, and he wants a truckload of kids one day. Just not yet.But when Louise's sister and Ben's brother die in a car wreck, they name the pair of them as legal guardians of their two children. Suddenly, Louise and Ben are living in the same house, up to their ears in nappies and lingering resentment. With so much tension brewing between them, how long can they keep it bottled up?*FOURTH IN THE TORONTO GIRLS SERIES*…

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She's a disgraced socialite; he's a rodeo star on the rise. When they're forced to fake a relationship, what happens when the sparks feel a little too real?***Sophia Huntington is a socialite. She likes rooftop cocktails, perusing copies of Vogue, and rubbing shoulders with Toronto's elite.Finn Hoag is a farm boy. He grew up wrangling cattle, riding horses, and having tailgate parties every Saturday night.Their worlds should have never collided. But when Sophia's caught on camera in a compromising position, she's sent to a small town in Alberta where she decides to repair her reputation by dating a wholesome farm boy - and Finn just so happens to be in need of a favor. The question is, can they stand each other long enough to pull it off?*SECOND IN THE TORONTO GIRLS SERIES***CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE**…

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Ella never expected to steal the spotlight when she joined her famous brother's band on tour - or for Max, her childhood crush, to finally see her as more than just his best friend's sister. *****19-year-old Ella Walker has spent her whole life backstage. While her older brother Rory commands the spotlight as part of a world-famous band, Ella spends her time scribbling lyrics in her notebook where no one can see. And she's okay with that - mostly. But when Ella tags along on the band's next tour, she realizes maybe she doesn't want to just be known as Rory's sister anymore. Especially when it comes to Max Bentley, Rory's hot best friend and bandmate who Ella has had a crush on for years. So when Ella gets the chance to step into the spotlight herself, she takes it, throwing her life (and the band) into unexpected chaos. Ella has never had the courage to tell Max how she feels, but the tension is building on tour, and neither of them are prepared for what will happen when it breaks. [[Word count: 60,000 - 70,000]]Cover designed by Morgan SangsterBook One in the Toronto Girls series (can be read as a standalone)…

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**This book is FREE with a paid bonus short story!**She's always wanted to date a gentleman - so why does she find herself falling for a rogue?***Ophelia Prescott is a hopeless romantic, and she's determined to find her own Mr. Darcy during her study abroad in London. In fact, she's already spotted him in the library - now, she just needs to catch his eye.Andrew Hazelton-Scott is a cynical Englishman with a large fortune. He doesn't believe in love, but he does believe in a practical relationship - and he's determined to convince the inscrutable Eleanora to marry him. He just has to figure out how to woo her first.During a night out at the pub, Ophelia and Andrew agree to help each other out; he'll teach her how to seduce Mr. Darcy if she teaches him how to romance Eleanora. After all, what could possibly go wrong? They're just friends.*THIRD IN THE TORONTO GIRLS SERIES***CAN ALSO BE READ AS A STANDALONE**…

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What if a sword-wielding, outspoken time traveler found herself stuck in Regency England?***Clara Eaton has a secret: she's a member of an elite time-travelling society, concealed in the heart of London. Clara has spent the last six years learning her Greek philosophers from her politicians, a toga from a thete, and how to escape from a battalion of sword-wielding soldiers. But when a graduation prank goes wrong, Clara finds herself trapped somewhere very different than Ancient Greece. Struggling to return home, Clara must learn to navigate the strange world of corsets and courtships in upper crust Regency England - including her unexpected feelings for the one man that she can never be with: Edmund, Duke of Kent. But something evil dwells in the underbelly of London, and Clara is quickly discovering that the person she trusts the most in this new world might just be the one that wants her dead.**Content warning: This story contains mature sexual content and themes of drug use, language, and violence.…

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What happens when you're magically stuck to the person that you hate the most? ****Livvy grew up helping in her parents' coffee shop. Harry grew up attending polo tournaments and drinking champagne. But when the pair tumble into the water of Leith, they find themselves tied together by ancient Celtic magic. Now, they have three months to figure out how to separate themselves from one another, or risk being stuck together forever.***RANKINGS:#1 in UK #1 in Richguy#1 according to my mother (she may be biased, though)Cover designed by Frances Louise De Ramos…