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When the arrogant stranger Bess is forced to marry unexpectedly becomes a duke, she'll find herself at odds with her growing feelings as he hunts for a killer. *****Sharp-tongued Elizabeth 'Bess' Jones is perfectly content living on her lonesome in a tiny village south of Derbyshire. She works as a nurse, owns a small home, and finds the label of 'spinster' an agreeable trade for her independence. But when her entire life is uprooted in an instant, she only has one person to blame: her new husband, Emmett Wilde, who was caught in a compromising situation with her. And now, despite his promise to fake a death certificate after their wedding--to free her of any duty to him or their marriage bed--he sends for her in the dead of night with startling news: his father has been murdered, and he is now the Duke of Ascot with a wife he can no longer deny...[[Word Count: 60,000-70,000 words]][[Cover designed by Ren Tachibana]]…
@HistoricalFiction is hosting the 2nd Historical Award. We are accepting submissions from 1 May through 30 May 2022. Old stories, new stories, both are welcomed! It is time for you to shine and become part of the inaugural contest.…
After finally graduating high school, eighteen year old Elizabeth Proctor is pressured into a party at sea. When things go wrong, she finds herself thrown into an entirely different world. Waking up on a pirate ship that sailed hundreds of years before her time, Elizabeth must figure out how to adjust to her new life and hide her impossible secret. A grand adventure awaits her if she's only brave enough to take a chance. Cover by @All_AboutAssymetry*Updates on Saturdays* 11/30/16 - #236 in Historical Fiction1/23/17 - #225 in Historical Fiction2/12/17 - #98 in Historical Fiction4/7/17 - #69 in Historical Fiction 4/30/17 - #34 in Historical Fiction5/21/17 - #29 in Historical Fiction5/26/17 - #17 in Historical Fiction6/13/17 - #14 in Historical Fiction6/23/17 - #7 in Historical Fiction6/27/17 - #6 in Historical Fiction7/5/17 - #4 in Historical Fiction5/15/18 - #1 in Historical Fiction Started - 9/17/16Finished - 6/10/17…
*It is not love that is blind, but we that are blind to love*When Cecilia's abusive father gambles her to her childhood enemy, forcing the two to marry, Cecilia sees a chance to escape her father. But will she go from bad to worse stuck in a hate-filled marriage with the man she has despised for eternity, or will their feelings for one another change for the better?(Highest ranking #1 in historical fiction)(Undergoing editing as of 12/10/16)…
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After a disastrous first season in London, Rose Wilde finds herself torn between two men who love her -- but who both hide secrets that could ruin her. *****Rose Wilde has always considered herself plain, especially when compared to her beautiful older sister Charlotte, and has practically given up on the idea of being romanced. But when American hotelier Derek Montgomery comes to revolutionise her little, sleepy English village of Ascot, Rose starts to revisit the idea of falling in love. However, Derek brings with him many secrets and obligations, some that might prohibit him from pursuing Rose -- and push her into the arms of her friend, Michael Cornell, the Marquess of Juniper. Will fate allow Rose and Derek to marry for love? Or will she indeed become the reluctant marchioness?[[Word count: 70,000 - 80,000 words]]Cover designed by Ashley Bandy(The Reluctant Marchioness is the sequel to The Coveted Countess, but can also be read as a standalone)…
Historical Romances do not focus much on Historical accuracy, but rather offering a compelling love story to captivate the heart of the reader...Sabrina was a gentle lady, but she kept that hidden as she worked in the orphanage. She was attracted to the Earl, but she kept that hidden as well, because she thought he was a RAKE! .....Until the mutual attraction found her comprised and she was forced to marry the RAKE.…
The Duke of Marlborough, a wealthy rake with the reputation of the Devil, wins an unusual prize in a game of cards, the prickly and thorny Cordelia Rivers.…
WINNER OF READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2020 (Historical Fiction) Stone hearts. Silver to gold. And the fierce need to prove oneself.Highest ranks: #1 in Arabia || #3 in History || #51 in Assassin || #90 in Spiritual…
Abandoned by the man she thought loved her, Claire Denham is left with very few options as she faces the prospect of being disgraced for falling pregnant out of wedlock. In fact, she is left with one. Lord Jack Beresford, the younger son of the late Duke of Ashwood, and often considered "the spare" in comparison to his older brother, has long held a torch for the pretty Claire Denham. When fate throws them together, Jack extends a favour to Claire, and she takes it, turning the lives of their families upside down. As they navigate a marriage of convenience, jealousy, betrayal, old lovers, and the fear of being second best all pose dangerous threats to an already shaky relationship ...…
A fearless modern girl decided to ignore the real history and go with her own flow.Becoming a proper young lady who is abandoned by her own family was indeed hard. However, the worst has yet to come. Until one day, she was summon to go back to her family manor. ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ•••His presence alone exudes dignified air of a noble. Wearing a masks caused people's fear.Her fearless actions impressed him, at the same time he draw a line between them.𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙚𝙧𝙖?…
Eliza Banes, her ambition for adventure and her penchant for trouble, have often been trying on her poor mama's nerves. All her mother desires is for Eliza to be married and settled, but Eliza has other plans. Seizing an opportunity to stow away on a merchant ship to live out her dreams of seeing the world, Eliza has no idea what she is getting herself into. What she thought would be a harmless adventure sees her experience new challenges, rowdy sailors, evil pirates, and it brings her face to face with the surliest sea captain with a heart of pure gold.Eliza is about to discover the true meaning of, "be careful what you wish for."…
Highest Rating: #1 in Historical Fiction. Currently #1 under Historical RomanceLady Ginny Sherman is forced into an arranged marriage to Lord Stephen Knightly when her parents leave her and her sister alone and destitute after they die in a stagecoach accident. Ginny's life is completely flipped upside down. This man is vile and cold and wants nothing to do with her. And neither does his ex-fiancee.What she doesn't know is that Stephen has some dark secrets of his own. His past has torn him apart, and Ginny might be just the girl to mend his broken heart. It's a tale as old as time.Book Cover Copyright- © 2016 by Addietay…
Born a slave, made an heiress, Annabelle must battle a society unwilling to accept her and a love that threatens to ruin her in order to keep her freedom. ***** Born a slave, Annabelle soon finds that fate has other plans when she's purchased by a man named Elijah Finley, who not only rescues her from an abusive master, but also gives her her freedom. However, her new life comes at the cost of another: Elijah has made Annabelle the heiress to his estate, in spite of having a son. So Henry Finley, unwilling to accept his father's will, is determined to regain his rightful fortune at any cost -- even if that means seducing his father's former slave...Content and/or Trigger Warning: This story contains some racist and sexist language that reflects the historical time period when it's set.[[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]…
After the passing of Abigail Bentley's mother, she is now the only one responsible for her family's well-being. Her father, often too drunk to stand, cannot help her now. So it is up to her to proceed into society alone, in hope of securing a match that will take care of herself and her family. She is the sole hope for her family's name. Is she up to the task? She had better be, for she has no other option. After she meets Anthony Bridgerton however, she will be faced with a choice: love or responsibility?OC x Anthony Bridgerton…
( COMPLETED STORY)What happens when the rakish Lord in the whole of London is truly falling in love with a simple, plain, and most ordinary girl, something he has been avoiding- his innermost fear. True love? Miss Amy Ott is London's newest riddle. . . She's the mysterious niece of one of England's wealthiest dukes, and is about to encounter her first season. Knowing nothing about the workings of corsets and country dances, she's looking for any help she can find... even when it comes from the most unlikely source... London's infamous rogue-an older Duke. Duke Wardington's face transformed into something... dark . "Don't fear, Miss Ott. I have no desire of you. What if I told you that I could make you the belle of the ball? In every ball. The entire season." Amy chuckled. "Me? The belle of the ball? Impossible!" ... Or was it? This catches the attention from the most unlikely, most alluring man in all of London. Lord Nathaniel Dawnton knows what he wants. Amy Ott. And... this is definitely not in a way that he could speak of in public. The scoundrel, who blackened his own soul, had met all sorts of women throughout his years, but none like Amy. He's intrigued and won't stop until he has her. When Nathaniel's pursuits meet the walls of Amy's strength, the young lord is ready to jump those walls blindly... But... he doesn't realize that a jump toward Amy might mean a fall toward love... something he has been avoiding-his innermost fear ... true love. Find out NOW!…
Chitra, has always been the forgotten princess, neither the king nor the kingdom remembers her, probably as her mother was never a royal. Her life was never peaceful with all the royal drama in it and all she ever dreams is an escape from this palace and the love and respect she never got.Arjuna, king of a strong and powerful kingdom Abhiras. All he ever requires is power and prosperity of his kingdom and love? Such words doesn't exist in his life. But the kingdom requires a Queen and he requires a queen as powerful as him. With a greater love comes the strongest weakness. A story of true love of a forgotten princess and a valorous king, can their love withstand the palace politics? Can the princess prove herself to be righteous and a brave queen? ~•~#2 in Historical Fiction ( 5-9-2020 )#1 in India (15-8-2020)#1 in WattpadIndia (9-8-2020)#2 in husband ( 4-5-2020 )#2 in Wife ( 13-6-2020 )#3 in Indian ( 5-6-2020 )…
Natasha Grayson knew she was not pretty. She was also not expecting great things from her meager life, with her father being a servant in the house of the Marquis of Crowcombe. She was treated like a maid servant by her wicked stepmother, whose only ambition was to send her baby brother Benjamin, off to boarding school and to keep Natasha slaving away in the kitchen. She wished life could be better for her and her brother. Then a chance encounter with the Marquis of Crowcombe seemed to alter her situation. Could there be hope?…
Woke up in the ancient era frightened the hell out of her.But she has to make a choice : Let the real plot take place or try to change it.•••His presence alone exudes the honourable and dignified air of a general. Undefeated and as lofty as a mountain.ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHer exquisite beauty stunned the world. But her clumsiness and odd actions attracted him.𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚?🥟COMPLETED STORY🥟…
Avani, a princess from the lands of the south; beloved and cherished by her people, hated and abused by her family. Despite having the finest dresses, sharpest knowledge, and incomparable beauty, all she yearns for is love.Nathaniel, the king of the northern land. His people love him more than anything, praising his leadership, bravery, and generosity. Everything he does is for the betterment of his people and kingdom. Other king's fear him, being his enemy is practically self destruction.When a proposal reaches to him from the southern King, his enemy, he already knew his answer. The strengths of both Kingdoms increase and have each other's back instead of being foes, in exchange for the marriage of Princess Avani and King Nathaniel.Thrown into a forced marriage, where cultures are intertwined, sacrifices are made, friendships are formed, and love blossoms. Will the Princess of the South and King of the North finally have their happy ending?*Edited Chapter updates every Friday#1 in Historical Romance 05/25/21#3 in Historical#2 in Proposal 11/29/20#1 in Mature Themes 01/07/21#2in Hatred#2 in Kingdom#2 in Forced Marriage 01/03/21#1 in Royalty 02/14/2021#18 in husband and wife#2 in arranged marriage 02/21/21#5 in drama 05/17/21…
"Very good, Wesley," he breathed, the warm air fanning across the merchant captain's face. "Now I suggest you listen closely because I don't do this very often."Wesley curiosity grew, though he kept a healthy degree of skepticism as he listened to the pirate."I'm prepared to offer you a deal.""What kind of deal?" he asked, his heart racing."I seem to have found something that I want even more than your ship's cargo," he said with an unsettling smirk. "And I am prepared to let what remains of your crew sail free if I get it.""Name your price," Wesley said, at this point ready to agree to anything if his crew would live.Valentine reached out and tilted Wesley's head up so he could get a better view of it. His smirk seemed to grow as he let one little word slip through his lips."You."*This is an LGBTQ+ story**Re-released Jan 18, 2023*…