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Beatrice has always been Britain's best-kept secret. The illegitimate granddaughter of one of the empire's wealthiest families, her powerful and wealthy relations have made it their mission to keep her existence hidden. Balls, seasons, suitors? Not for her. Content to remain in the shadows she's always known, Beatrice's life (and that of her family's) is thrown off-course by an unexpected meeting with a passionate and deadly stranger. If her identity doesn't even exist, what's the harm in having a little fun?…

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**a beauty and the beast remix** Bella Harding is sent to a remote chateau in France to conduct research. Expecting to find an abandoned castle, she's startled when she stumbles upon a pack of werewolves cursed by the Moon Goddess. If their Alpha doesn't mark his mate soon, his pack will go rogue-losing their human side completely to their wolf selves. The pack thinks their struggle is over when they meet Bella, but their troubles with a cruel Alpha who's slowly losing his humanity are just the beginning.…

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In a villa in a remote corner of the island of Sicily, a widowed painter spends her days in isolation. In the neighboring village of Marina di Cusa, a visiting author from Mexico nurses his writer's block by emerging himself in the locals' scene. What happens when fate throws these two out-of-focus artists together in one of Italy's most scenic and romantic landscapes? A/N: I don't own the images in this story.…

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Can a single interaction between two men change the course of history forever? Annabelle Craft's father was killed in a duel by the "Honourable" Lord Walton Bridgers. Once close to her father, Annabelle finds it hard to adjust to life after his death. Some time on the continent might do her some good. With their reputation in shambles following their patriarch's involvement in a duel, the Bridgers family must escape the insidious gossip of the ton with an exhile to the continent. The eldest Bridgers boy, Alexander, plans on living out his family's forced vacation in his room, reading. Little do either of our heroes expect to find love in the French countryside. Perhaps even more shocking, the realizations that are discovered once they return home...…

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Scout Summers wanted a fresh start. She wanted to move to Orion's Ridge, make a name for herself, and forget all about her toxic family. What she didn't want was the attention of three possessive guys and to be caught in a centuries-long power struggle between a bunch of earth-bound gods.…

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Caterina had frequented the Moscow Royal Theatre many times before, but she'd never seen the handsome, brilliant conductor Dmitri Vasiliev until that one, fateful night. Doomed to a life cast in the shadows, she had never anticipated meeting a man who would bring her the sun with every kiss. But how far are these two beautiful lovers to go before dark, external forces have had enough? And what will Dmitri think when he realizes Caterina's mysterious secret? Set against the glittery backdrop of Victorian, imperial Russia, this romantic, vampiric tale is a dark delight.…

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Told from the time she was a child that she'd never amount to anything, the rowdy and adventurous Eulalie had no expectations to marry. Her sister, however, the studious, soft-spoken, and regal Leanora, had always appeared as if she was destined for greatness. The girls grew up close, but would later find that an accidental meeting within an enchanting palace with an even more enchanting prince would tear them apart. Read along as Eulalie, once unused to the spotlight, assumes what she had always considered to be her elder sister's destiny, including her husband. *Loosely* based on the story of Empress Sisi. I don't own the images used in this story.…

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When Mollie Silverstein's cushy life in New York begins to take a turn for the worst, the last thing this Type-A micromanager wants is to get away. After practically being forced by her concerned family on a one-way plane bound for Rome, a jet-lagged and pissed-off Mollie finds herself stuck in a city very different from her own. Determined to get back to her old life as soon as possible, Mollie wasn't looking for love, and she certainly wasn't looking to get caught up in a love triangle between two guys who couldn't be more different-or more gorgeous! What might have started off as a carefree trip begins to show real-life consequences and Mollie finds herself faced with some difficult decisions. "No Place Like Rome" is the perfect summer romance to cozy up with by the pool, or in front of a big bowl of pasta! It's written as a short novella, so it should be a fun, quick read. I don't own the images used in this story…

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An heiress to one of Britain's most impressive fortunes, Cordelia Gardiner has always done what her strict father expects her to, manage the estate, host dinners, mind her manners. After years of adhering to his demanding expectations, however, Cordelia begins exploring the world outside of her own gilded cage. What she never expected was to encounter a world of love and of loss, of charming Lords and deceiving Ladies. [COMPLETED]RANKS: #1in Edwardian (11/19/2020) (02/16/2021)#3 in 19th Century (06/12/2021)#1 in Downton Abbey (10/30/2020)#53 in History (01/30/2022)#4 in Fiction (01/27/22)…