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The Nymph of Versailles by KateValent
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A 2019 Watty Winner. For fans of Allison Pataki and Philippa Gregory, THE NYMPH OF VERSAILLES is based on the true story of Madame Montespan's rise and fall at the court of King Louis XIV. Being the Sun King's mistress is a coveted position in a court full of greedy courtiers vying for power and Athénaïs de Montespan won't let anything stand in the way of her stealing the king's heart-not even poison. When the king's interest in his mistress Louise begins to wane, Montespan sees the position as a possible escape from her husband's mounting debts and loveless marriage. Her strained friendship with Louise doesn't stop her from charming the king. However keeping his heart is tricky in a court full of plotting beauties eager to have him for themselves, especially with her jealous husband bent on ending her seduction. Then her children's governess becomes an unexpected rival for the king's heart and the only woman who can contend with Montespan. With the court swirling with rumors of poison, Montespan finds herself caught in the web of accusations. Her position with the king begins to crumble as she fights to hold on to the life she's built. Without the king's love, she fears she will lose everything as she falls from grace.
THE ITALIAN ROSE 🌹 KING HENRY VIII by QueenOfShips2000
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The Crossover of The Borgia's and The Tudors When Pope Alexander hears the news about King Henry beheading his wife and second Queen Anne Boleyn on charges of Adultery and Treason, he sees the perfect opportunity to put one of his daughters on the English throne and control the wild king. And for the task he chooses his eldest daughter Julianna Borgia. With her for protection and service he sends her brother Cesare. At first the King is hesitant to accept especially since he has his sights set on the Lady Jane Seymour. But when he lays eyes on the woman they call Italy's Rose, he soon finds himself falling in love with the vibrant and bold young woman. But will she be able to live up to the challenge and become a great Queen? Or will she find herself next up on the executioners block? #1 in anneboleyn 10/24/19 #1 in kinghenry 10/24/19 #1 in thetudors 11/2/19 #1 in theborgias 11/2/19
A is For Arson: A Langley & Porter Mystery (FIRST FIVE CHAPTERS) by ANHorton1227
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Alexander Langley wasn't looking for trouble but Charlotte Porter found him anyway. Only, this new partnership has them in over their heads and way before their time. 2020 WATTYS WINNER in MYSTERY The life of a poor merchant's daughter in Victorian Era London is quite boring. Charlotte Porter, it seems, is the exception. Desperate for a source of income once her father's gambling debts have drained their funds and placed them in the sights of some of London's most notorious criminals, Charlotte is in search of salvation. It comes in the form of handsome detective Alexander Langley, a curious gentleman with a strange connection to Scotland Yard and an even stranger connection to the American West. Charlotte soon finds herself swept into his world of investigation and intrigue. When a case of art theft turns into murder and she and Alexander are thrown into the seedy underbelly of the London elite, Charlotte realizes that the work isn't the only thing she's become attached to. But now, her father's powerful creditors are ready to close the books on them, and Charlotte must find a way to keep them out of the red because this time it won't be written in ink. Book 1 of the Langley & Porter Series *Featured on: The Wattpad Stars For Fans of Bridgerton List Wattpad's Strong Female Leads List @HistoricalFiction 's The Gothic List EDITOR'S PICK April 2021 Content warning: This story contains violence. **This is only the first five chapters. The rest of the book is available on Amazon for purchase and via KU.**
Son of the Sun: An Inca Love Story by XxBriannaMariexX
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After escaping Spanish conquerors, Isabella finds herself drawn into a new world, and there she falls in love with Kanan, heir to the Inca Empire and keeper of an otherworldly power. ***** Isabella, who was once taken by cruel Spanish conquerors for most of her life, makes a daring escape when their ship docks in Peru, though her struggles don't end with freedom. Clinging to survival in the jungle, her life is changed when was stumbled upon by an Inca man named Kanan, who is next in line to the throne. Isabella is brought into Kanan's world and finds herself entangled in an ancient prophecy when she learns he has a mystical connection to the sun god. As Isabella learns more about Kanan's gift, her love for him and his home deepens as she sorts to find herself in a new life, but not everyone is pleased with their blossoming romance. [[Word count: 60,000 - 70,000]] Cover designed by Ren T Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains references to slavery and some violence