Historical Fiction
19 stories
The Usurper's Queen | COMPLETED by shazzarra
The Usurper's Queen | COMPLETED
shazzarra
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How far are you willing to go for a taste of power? Through the eyes of an outsider, Phoenicia might seem like a peaceful, prosperous kingdom. But take a closer look, and you will see the burgundy blood that stains the hands of those standing up high. Their souls are marked with treachery, and the scars of betrayal mar their skin. But for power, it is a small price to pay. And in the heart of it all is Lady Anne Winterbourne, a little girl who dreams of becoming queen. She has it all-- wealth, influence, and a family that could support her, all except for one crucial element-- royal blood. Edmund, the Duke of Cindertrappe grew up alone in the bitter north, his throne stolen from him. Royal blood runs through his veins, but as long as his uncle lives, he would remain as nothing but a mere duke. When Anne becomes entangled with Edmund after a chance encounter in the palace gardens, a dangerous romance is born, one that would change the world forever. start: 19 march 2021 end : 9 may 2021 🥇- 1st Place in The Seasonal Awards 2021, Dark Academia Awards, in Historical Fiction, 1st Place in The Fly Awards in Romance, 1st Place in The Meteorite Awards in Action and Adventure 🥈- Second Place in The Phoenix Awards in Historical Fiction 🥉 - Third Place in The Read4Read Awards 2021, The Savant Girls Awards
The Duke's Bidding by KianaBerkman
The Duke's Bidding
KianaBerkman
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A Duke's bidding is not easily defied. John, the only son of the Duke of Ashbourne finds himself on the cusp of being betrothed to a girl he barely remembers. In order to escape this fate he chooses to defy his birthright and adventure into the unknown. Nearly a decade later, he returns home-a self made man and the Captain of a fleet of ships-just to find himself wanting to embrace the very reason he walked away from it all. Will his past choices stand in his way? Or will he find a way to rise above it all and find happiness? __UPDATED Monthly__ Please remember to vote and comment! I love hearing from all my readers. Awards: 2017 Azul Awards- Historical fiction -3rd place 2017 Chaos Awards-Historical fiction -2nd place Best Ranking: #89th in Historical Fiction on March 22, 2018 Special rankings by category: #1 in stories about Earl's 5/11/2018 #17 in Duke 5/29/2018. #1 Countess 3/14/2020 #1 in Regency-England 4/15/21 #3 in Regency-England 5/10/22 (still holding)
The Lost Valor of Love by ea_carter
The Lost Valor of Love
ea_carter
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❃ AWARD-WINNING PUBLISHED NOVEL ❃ BOOK I OF THE TRANSCENDENCE SERIES ❃ Growing up during the centuries-long conflict between the empires of Egypt and Hatti, the young princess Istara is taken hostage by the King of Hatti to secure the loyalty of her father, the King of Kadesh to the empire. Soon her new life in Hatti's glittering capital becomes all she knows. Bound in blood before the gods to Hatti's unwilling crown prince, Istara, now Hatti's queen-in-waiting, learns she will never be loved. But the drums of war beat again, and when the scheming plans of Hatti's king threaten the existence of all civilization, the gods give Istara a choice: to leave behind everything she knows to save mankind, or remain where she is, powerless, a token on the game board of kings. On the brink of one of the most brutal battles in history, she chooses to risk her life to deliver a message to the only man able to prevent the prophecy from becoming a reality--her mortal enemy, the Pharaoh Ramesses II. Wounded, cold and hungry, she wanders in the battle's horrific aftermath, and aids a powerful commander, who she learns protected her once, and has been bound to her ever since by a prophetic dream of his future. Despite his resistance, and Istara once more becoming a pawn of kings, they must confront an eternal love so powerful, not even kings, the gods, or death can keep them apart. The Lost Valor of Love is the first book in the Transcendence series. Available to buy on Amazon as e-book, audiobook, and paperback. ❃Awards❃ Winner. Adult Fiction. Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2019. Finalist. First Novel & Historical Fiction categories. Indie Author Network's Book of the Year Awards 2019 Third. Wattpad's The Historical Award 2019 Winner. The Writers' Olympics 2018 Winner. The Pursuit of Excellence Awards 2017 Fourth. The Fiction Awards 2018 Ranked #1 Historical Fiction June 10-13, 2017 © E A Carter 2017 All Rights Reserved Cover Design © Deb
Star's Crossing by Madeleine_Graves
Star's Crossing
Madeleine_Graves
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{WATTY'S 2020 WINNER & EDITOR'S PICK.} Hopeless romantic and aspiring writer Mare Atwood has fallen madly in love with her childhood correspondent. There's only one catch-she doesn't know who he is. When the beaus of Star's Crossing return from boarding school to begin the courting season, Mare is determined to uncover the identity of her writer, flout her family's intentions of orchestrating an advantageous marriage, and procure the life of writing and romance she's always sought. But as in the tales she so adores, it won't be easy. Galas, masquerades, picnics, and hunts-alongside an old friend, a former teacher, and an unlikely ally, Mare delves into an investigation that leaves her torn between three clever, deceptive, and wealthy young bachelors. If Mare can confirm which is her writer and claim his hand before the courting season ends, she'll have her wish: the love of her life, a valuable marriage, and a future of writing romance. But with the eyes of Star's Crossing upon her, a business plot forcing invisible hands, and the unwillingness of her writer to come forward-Mare's future may not end in triumph, but tragedy. Set against the gilded Victorian backdrop of coastal Connecticut and lush with pre-war luxury, fans of Jane Austen, Margaret Mitchell, and Louisa May Alcott are sure to enjoy this lighthearted, lyrical novel of young love, independence, and identity. #1 Literary #1 YA Romance #1 Victorian #1 Lyrical #8 General Fiction
Wickedly Yours [REWRITING-ON HOLD] by queen_of_sass
Wickedly Yours [REWRITING-ON HOLD]
queen_of_sass
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|| Historical Romance I Yours Book 1 || || Editing I Rewriting || When Blake Cavendish, the heir of the Marquess of Alton, asked Sophia Brighton for a place on her dance card, she never imagined that penciling him in would change her life forever. What started as a respectful request, ended in a scandalous affair that London simply can not forget. As the years pass by, Sophia spends every waking moment trying to leave the gossip behind and salvage what is left of her reputation. Just as the incident finally seems like a distant memory, Blake comes barreling back into her life. However, he's not there to sweep Sophia off her feet as he did once, oh so long ago. Instead, he's there to court her younger sister, Colette. Thrown into a situation where they have to face their hearts, desires, and dreams, it is a catastrophe at its best, waiting for a chance to blow apart. ▶ Started: May 26th, 2018◀ ▶Completed: October 27th, 2018◀--> currently rewriting the whole thing. ● can be read as a standalone ●
Aftermath by Di_Rossi
Aftermath
Di_Rossi
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England 1921. For fifty handicapped veterans left without home or job after WW1, the only person standing between them and utter destitution is Olivia Altringham. Lacking sufficient funds and a support network, Olivia has managed to keep her veteran's programme running by sheer determination and force of personality. Now, a soldier she had an affair with during the war has suddenly reappeared in her life, forcing her to re-examine their time together and how she ended their affair. At the same time, mysterious and deadly events unfold on the estate that threaten to unbalance the safe environment she has created for her handicapped charges. The times, and circumstances, are rapidly changing and Olivia realises she must change with them -- or risk going under completely. 🔔 #1 in Historic Fiction May 2020 🔔 Featured on the Wattpad Hidden Gems list May/June 2020 🔔 1st place in the Jelsa Awards 2019 🔔 1st place in the One Million Project Awards 2018 in the category Historic/General fiction. 🔔 1st place in the Asteria Awards 2018 in the category of Historical Fiction 🔔 1st place in the Rise Awards 2018 in the category of Historical Fiction
Khalifa by growingupinsane
Khalifa
growingupinsane
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✵ featured ~ ❝Once upon a time in Baghdad, a street girl teaches the Khalifa of the kingdom why a king needs a queen.❞ ✵ Started: June 5, 2021. Completed: March 30, 2022. ✵ cover by @xniftykayx featured on wattpad historical fiction, undiscovered, and dangerous love profiles. Highest ranking #1 in historical fiction.
Ocean Storm (Queen of Piracy Duology #1) by VictoriaLachac
Ocean Storm (Queen of Piracy Duology #1)
VictoriaLachac
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[10x Featured] Eva did everything but follow the rules. No one seemed to understand her. Suffering domestic violence, she used humor to hide how alone and unwanted she truly felt. However, everything changes when her uncle arrives in Curaçao. After he introduces Eva to the world of piracy, her life sets a new course, but not everything was what it appeared to be. Will Eva finally find true happiness as a pirate? Or the challenges will overwhelm her and bring even more sorrow? Warning: violence, physical abuse, swearing, cursing, alcohol consumption, and mild sexual content. A/A = Action/Adventure Some awards: 🥇1st place in The Mysfic Awards 2021 (Action) 🥇1st place in The Candy Cane Awards (A/A) 🥇1st place in the Library Awards - Fall 2020 (Special Genre and perfect score) 🥇1st place in The Fairytale Awards 2020 (A/A and highest/perfect score) 🥇1st place in the Scarlet Awards 2020 (A/A) 🥇1st place in The Aureate Awards (A/A) 🥇1st place in the Jam Fest Awards 2021 (Best Fight Scene) 🥇1st place in the Sweet Treats Awards (Best Main Character and perfect score) 🥇1st place in The Spotlight Award (Best Opening Chapter) 🥇1st place in The Leaves Awards 2021 (Historic Fiction) 🏆Best Fight Scene & Best Emotional Scene in the Grandiose Mini-Awards 🏆Best Main Character in The Golden Flower Awards 🏆Best Female Lead in the Spark Awards 2020 🏆The Best Main Character (MC) in The Aureate Awards 🏆Best Blurb in the Dream Hearts Awards #1 in pirateadventure, piratecaptain, buccaneer, talesofthedeep, pirateship, and piracy #2 in pirateship and mixedgenre #4 in stealing #6 in piracy #12 in caribbean and actionpacked #112 in historicalfiction This book and its characters are mine, but the pictures and songs are not.
The Boy in the Woods (2014 Wattys Winner, Wattpad Version) by KatherineArlene
The Boy in the Woods (2014 Wattys Winner, Wattpad Version)
KatherineArlene
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A newly expanded and professionally edited version of the Boy in the Woods is now available for sale as an ebook and paperback! Buy it at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, and many other online outlets. Winner of the 2014 Wattys Talk of the Town award. After a devastating accident takes Jess's parents, a cold and controlling uncle is the only family she has left. Ripping away everything she's ever known, he takes her far from her home in the big city to live on the rural family estate. With a spoiled and stuck up older cousin the only other young person in the home, Jess struggles to adjust to her new life of loneliness and quiet isolation. While exploring the woods surrounding her home one day, she stumbles upon a mysterious boy. Desperate for a friend, she's instantly drawn to him, but he's deeply distrustful and wants nothing to do with her. Sneaking away to see him, she works hard to break through his walls and slowly gains his trust. As time passes, their bond grows from forbidden friendship into something more, but the threat they'll be caught looms closer. How far will Jess have to go to protect the boy she's fallen in love with? Or will her uncle find out about them before she can escape his control? The Boy in the Woods is a mysterious and poignant coming of age novel set in the late 1950's, with the same classic feel as A Little Princess and The Secret Garden. As one of the top ten most read historical fiction stories on the popular reading website Wattpad.com, it's already loved by tens of thousands of readers. This compelling story is twice the length of the average young adult novel, and is appropriate for ages 14 to adult. By the same author as Wattys finalists Stolen Hearts and Love You Forever! Best Ranking: Historical Fiction #1 General Fiction #3 Warning: This story contains occasional language and mild violence.
Swept Away (The Swept Away Saga, Book One) by kamerykae
Swept Away (The Swept Away Saga, Book One)
kamerykae
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From Kamery Solomon, #1 bestselling genre author and creator of the bestselling series The God Chronicles, comes the international bestseller SWEPT AWAY, a time travel romance fraught with danger and secrets on the high seas! BLURB: Dead men tell no tales... For more than 200 years, the Treasure Pit on Oak Isle has baffled treasure hunters, engineers, and the common man alike. When Samantha Greene arrives, she finds her estranged father has spent years funneling energy and finances into the endeavor, finding nothing. When an accidental death occurs in the pit, fulfilling the prophecy that seven lives must end before the treasure can be found, the search kicks into high gear, with more than one party vying for the secrets that lie below. Finding herself the closest to the treasure anyone has ever been, Samantha throws herself into the work, landing among the coveted prize. Just as she's about to discover what's truly hidden beneath the island, the pit begins to flood with ocean water, sweeping her away despite her attempts to swim to the surface. Upon awaking, Samantha discovers that, not only did she not drown, but the year is 1695-one hundred years before the Treasure Pit was even discovered. Carried off by the pirate Tristan O'Rourke, a rouge Irishman with more than his share of secrets, she soon finds that there is much more than she realized in play. Will she discover the secrets of Oak Isle, or will an unexpected love keep her from finding out the truth? Will she ever make it back to her own time? Perhaps the real question is this; will she want to?