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Betrothal by Design di Demri_Hess
Betrothal by Design
Demri_Hess
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After the death of her cruel mother, Vivian Pomeroy finds herself under the care of her domineering uncle. Ordered to secure a wealthy suitor during the London season-specifically the quiet Mr. Elias Stockwell-Vivian sees a chance to escape his control. Drawn to Elias but refusing to resort to scandalous schemes, she must balance society's expectations and her uncle's demands without compromising her integrity-or her future. Elias Stockwell, still recovering from a humiliating rejection that left him devastated, retreated from society to nurse his wounds. Now, with a hardened heart and no intention of risking love again, he returns to face the whispers and move on with his life. Yet something about Vivian stirs feelings he thought he could do without. Will Vivian's resolve to follow her heart earn her the freedom she craves, or will her uncle's schemes and society's expectations ruin her chance at happiness with Elias?
Species Unknown [Book 1: Aves] di fantasynote
Species Unknown [Book 1: Aves]
fantasynote
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Hidden deep in the California valley is the Aves Department for the infamous C.R.O.S.S. Laboratories. Offered an internship this esteemed genetic research lab, biology graduate Aurora Hall felt like she was living the dream. However, she soon begins to question the commonality of all the locked doors and vague answers from the shady staff. When she finds an abandoned ID badge with access to the highly restricted Section 3, she can't help but take a look. What she finds makes her question why she was picked as an intern, and she is faced with a choice that threatens to uproot everything she knows about science, humanity, and even love. ▪️▪️▪️ I flattened my palm on the cold glass and held my breath. My heart raced as I watched him tentatively lifting his hand to reach mine. Then I saw it. A flash of white in corner of my vision. Turning my focus away from the man, I focused on the white shape behind him. Craning my neck, I tried to inspect it further but my confusion only grew when I recognized it to be a patch of white feathers. Wait...feathers? He must have noticed my gaze because his lips quirked up into a proud smile and suddenly the patch of white grew into an entire wing. No, not just one, two wings...and they were attached to his back. -Rankings- #1 in Creature 3/03/2021 ❤️ #1 in Beast 1/27/2023 ❤️ #1 in Subject 8/27/2022 ❤️ #1 in Dystopia 3/25/2020 ❤️ #1 in Laboratory 4/27/2021 ❤️ #1 in Science-Fantasy 4/21/2023 ❤️ #2 Young Adult 4/18/2023 #2 Strong-Female-Character 12/20/2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED [NEW COVER 4/3/2021] [COMPLETED 4/9/2022] *WATTPAD EXCLUSIVE STORY*
Affair of Pretense di missphipps
Affair of Pretense
missphipps
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When his ailing grandfather commands him to search for a long-lost female cousin, Evelyn Dresdenham, the notorious Marquis of Denver, is very disinclined to oblige. One night, when he unwittingly saves a young lady disguising herself as a man from trouble, Lord Denver strikes upon a cunning notion and soon realizes he cannot let this enchanting waif slip so easily... Running away from the oppressive orphanage that has sheltered her since the death of her grandfather, Georgie Kentsville is set on coming to London by hook or by crook. Little does she expect to find herself in a rare hobble, and even less to be held back by a handsome but bored nobleman, who suddenly offers her a very outrageous proposal : to pose as his long-lost cousin!
Alpha King's Missing Mate (Book 1 Of The Regal Eclipse Pack Series) di AutumnShore1
Alpha King's Missing Mate (Book 1 Of The Regal Eclipse Pack Series)
AutumnShore1
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This book is completed but currently being edited. New chapters will be posted daily. *************************************** You're MINE. Jenna isn't supposed to know about werewolves, but when she accidentally finds out her roommate is one, a whole new world opens up to her. She spends one romantic evening with one, and after slipping away in the night, she can't get him out of her mind. Will she ever see him again or will he find his mate and forget all about her? ***************************************
The Night Swan di greenwriter
The Night Swan
greenwriter
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Nineteen-year-old Maeve St. Vincent joins fellow aristocrats in the extravagant Ivory Game after striking a deal with a prince to stop one contestant from winning, but when her target ends up dead at the start of the game, Maeve and other ladies who have secrets of their own must fight for their innocence and their lives before the killer strikes again. *** After being kicked out of Queens University for the third time, aristocrat Maeve St. Vincent has no hope of going back. But when the surly and overbearing Prince Francis of Sutherland approaches her with a deal to enter the infamous Ivory Game where contestants outwit one another to become courtiers in the queen's court, she jumps at the chance, especially when he tells she can return to Queens and that her mission is to stop Claire Braxton from winning. Blythe Vandenberg is desperate to be a courtier to bring honor to her family. But when the game doesn't start well for her, and Claire Braxton ends up dead, she and her cousin Maeve become the center of everyone's suspicion. And when someone mysteriously sends her a message telling her that her dark secret is not so secret anymore, she fears for her reputation--and her life. Will she be able to maintain her composure under the pressure of the game and the watchful eye of her father's assistant, Logan Earle? Scarlett came to the Ivory Game with her mistress, but she also brought with her the woman's secrets. She's not allowed to talk to anyone above her station, but she unexpectedly gets the attention of William Cavendish, Marquess of Claymore, the last person she should associate with. But she cannot escape his charming personality and it might be too late when she finally learns his true reason for getting close to her. As the three ladies navigate a series of murders and mystery inside the Ivory House, their trust and loyalty are tested, and their secrets and motives revealed. Who to trust? Who to avoid? And who to love?
To tame an Earl (four hoydens #2)  di ashmita1321
To tame an Earl (four hoydens #2)
ashmita1321
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Lord Ralph Orford, the Earl of Morley is the ideal gentleman, well liked, a definite catch on the marriage mart...but as is usually the case, there was more to him than met the eye. Lady Alice Woodbury, beautiful and dazzling, has secrets too. But while Ralph has been sworn to secrecy for the nation, Alice's subterfuge is due to a more personal reason-heartbreak. Read "To tame an Earl" to find out what happens when sparks fly between these two. Will those sparks ignite into a full blown fire or will it burn out because of all their secrets? Completed. Cover by @00Athena00
Behind the Stage (The Sinclair Society, Book Four di thequietwriter
Behind the Stage (The Sinclair Society, Book Four
thequietwriter
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Why did she ever agree to this? Though she's found the man who killed her family, Juliet Sincliar's work isn't done yet. She agrees to help Mr. Oswyn Harper, her late brother's closest friend, uncover the larger conspiracy of treason connected to the death of her parents and brother. She once again assumes the identity of Julie Nelson, clever lady's maid, and joins the small household of dramatic actress, Miss Evelyn Russell. From the start, Juliet knows something isn't right in the house. Miss Russell is involved in something, but the proof is missing. Behind the stage of the Craven Theater, Juliet finds a tangle of connections that once unraveled might reveal the truth. But will she survive to see justice done? Book Four of the Sinclair Society Regency Mystery Series
The Mystery of Miss Burke di thequietwriter
The Mystery of Miss Burke
thequietwriter
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It has been twelve years since Elinor Burke has seen her stepmother. The eighteen-year-old girl has accustomed herself to the company of her neighbors and the dwindling staff of Meadowbrooke Cottage. But with the arrival of the Earl of Berdwell at the neighboring estate, Mrs. Burke upends Ellie's life with a selfish plot. Alexander Turner has taken up the role of being steward to his cousin, the earl. He's come to the country to play his part and earn his keep. Meeting the cheerful and beautiful Miss Ellie is an unexpected bonus, but he has been charged with a serious responsibility. The Earl of Berdwell is guardian to a Miss Burke he has never met, and the girl's stepmother is making things difficult. In the countryside, anything can happen. Especially when a masquerade ball is on the horizon.
Love Undeserved di StarsAndMoon1447
Love Undeserved
StarsAndMoon1447
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*A Pakistani Mafia Romance, without the Toxicity!* Adam Ahmer Awan has nothing to live for, so he risks his life by living a dangerous gang life. Arshiya Farooqi has everything to live for: a loving family, good friends, and a full scholarship to the country's best law school. When darkness collides while light, will he question his worthiness in her bright and happy world? Or would she help him realise that everyone is deserving of love?