**WATTYS 2018 SHORTLIST** (COMPLETED) The early 17th century England- a time when women were treated as mere commodities for their families and burdened with unreasonable expectations of beauty and mannerisms. In such a world, Lord Bradford raises his daughter, a girl of Indian descent named Saya, with all the love and care. He wishes only to see her settled with an eligible husband; one who would be able to see past the society's prejudice and love her for the kind woman that she is. Lord Zachary Hayworth, a courageous Knight and a man of high social standing, is displeased with the prospect of marriage with Lady Saya Bradford. She has nothing of what he had desired in a wife. Her swarthy complexion and plump body, is highly unbecoming of a Noble woman. The fact that she wasn't even a Noble by birth irked him to no end. But he is stuck with her by the decree of the King. When Saya finds herself married to the wonderful Lord Hayworth, she feels optimistic about the future ahead- a future that she intends to share with him. However, Lord Hayworth wastes no time in making his displeasure known. Her world is left asunder when the reality of her situation- as his undesirable wife, sinks in... *UNEDITED* [The sequel 'His Redemption, Her Legacy' has been completed]

[A SEQUEL TO 'HIS UNDESIRABLE WIFE'] "In my end is my beginning." -Mary, Queen of Scots *** Lady Saya Hayworth- A woman of great character and perseverance. Her death left behind broken hearts, pain and regret. Now, 16 years after her death, the lives of those left behind is on a move. Richard Seaborne, a man who is deemed disrespectful by the society is still on the path to redemption after realising the grave mistake he had committed. He is determined to implement the words that he had spoken to Saya Hayworth. In the way, he encounters the beautiful Minerva Drake, a woman wronged by a powerful man. Together, they embark on a journey of redemption, love and sacrifices. ~~~~~~~ Brandon Hayworth - the heir to the Hayworth Estate and the twin brother of Maya Hayworth. The two are the legacy left behind by Lady Saya Hayworth. Both have more of their Mother than their father in their personalities. Lord Geoffrey Berkeley -the man who had his heart broken, lives with the hope of meeting his love again, even if it's after his death. Prince Edward- the young and valiant future king of England finds love under unforeseen circumstances. Emma Mortimer - the beautiful daughter of a simple merchant in the Hayworth Estate catches the eye of a certain young man and love blooms in the two hearts. ~~~~~~~~~~ Follow the lives of the characters of His Undesirable Wife after the tragic end in a journey full of love, trust, regret, deceit and redemption where hopes are broken, old promises are fulfilled and new ones are made... (A SEQUEL TO HIS UNDESIRABLE WIFE) (Can be read as standalone)

One moment, I'm tracing my bleeding hand over vivid, newly unearthed frescoes of three striking men in a Late Republican villa, their features eerily reminiscent of the fresco I've studied since I was ten: Roman Senator Marcus Valerius, whose family vanished from history in 50 BC. The next, I'm sprawled across a marble floor in ancient Rome, pinned beneath the hard, commanding body of Marcus himself-flesh and blood, pulsing with raw power. And good grief, nothing captured the fire in his piercing stare or the way his touch ignites my traitorous body. But the history books lied. Marcus isn't the last Valerius. He has three brothers, each more dangerously captivating than the last-men I now know match those cryptic frescoes. Lucius, the battle-scarred warrior, whose heated grappling in the training yard leaves me breathless. Flavius, the silver-tongued diplomat, whose calculated caresses in shadowed corridors unravel my resolve. And Rufus, the freedman with knowing eyes, whose gentle touch conceals a hunger that sets my heart racing. Trapped in ancient Rome with no way home, I'm ensnared in a web of desire and deceit. The Valerii brothers want me-each in their own intoxicating way-and resistance feels like a losing battle. Worse, there is a fifth fresco, and it hides a chilling secret that threatens to upend everything I know. Am I a stranger in Rome, or the key to the Valerii family's mysterious erasure from history? With enemies closing in and time itself against me, I must choose: fight for a way back to my world or surrender to a fate that could rewrite the past.

When the Eclipse Pack approaches him with an offer, Alpha Theo Stormblade doesn't ask why. He only asks one thing: "How much do they want?" Theo-once the Kingdom's most beloved, extroverted leader-has spent the last five years carved into stone. Cold. Detached. Unreachable. Since the death of his mate, the legendary Alpha has refused every attempt to push him toward a new bond. But when the elders insist he must produce an heir, Theo agrees to only one thing: A contract. A surrogate. Nothing more. Millie Rose has spent her entire life being overlooked. An orphan. A servant. A maid in one of the poorest packs in the Kingdom. Her parents were once powerful warriors, but Millie's future has been reduced to scrubbing floors, obeying orders, and surviving on scraps of respect. Until her pack sells her. When the Eclipse Pack hears the Stormblade Alpha is seeking a woman capable of bearing a strong heir, they offer Millie-quiet, obedient Millie-in exchange for desperately needed money. She meets every requirement on paper. Except one: She has no idea how dangerous Theo truly is. Brought to the Stormblade Kingdom under the terms of a cold-blooded agreement, Millie expects chains of duty. Theo expects silence and submission. But the moment their eyes meet, something ancient stirs-something neither of them agreed to, and something Theo refuses to acknowledge. He wants an heir. He does not want a heart. Millie wants freedom. She does not want to fall for the wolf who bought her. But fate has plans neither contract can contain. When secrets rise, desire ignites, and old wounds begin to bleed, one question remains: Will Millie become nothing more than the mother of his heir... or the Luna who heals a broken Alpha?

He was feared by all, including the emperor. He fought wars and conquered. He cared for no man. It was known to all that he had no emotions except hatred and anger. All he knew was war, but her scent drew him in and just like that he wouldn't let her go or see her with another man, he wanted her all for himself. But would her fragile self be able to handle his strength? And can he be gentle enough so not to hurt her? #3 heartwrenching #5 dark #1 warriors #1 emotional #4 lovetriangle #1 mine #1 strength

'You see this hair? You can't imagine how many times I've imagined it wrapped in my fists while I fuck your tight, sweet pussy,' he stated, his voice deep and inviting. And gosh, if words could fuck, I'd have an orgasm right now. My breath hitched, and I could feel my chest rising up and down. God, so he thinks of fucking me too? My cheeks reddened as I imagined him pounding into me. 'Do you want me to fuck you, hm?' he asked, his hands twirling my hair, then moving to the curve of my ass. ──── ୨୧ ──── He watches her like a sinner craving salvation- but there's nothing innocent about what he wants. Niccolò Romano isn't her brother. Not by blood. Not by law. But sharing a house with your childhood best friend turned cold, silent, six-foot-something heartthrob? That's dangerous. Lenora walks around in tiny shorts and soft tank tops, driving him crazy-and maybe she knows. Maybe she wants him to snap. And when he does, it's not sweet. It's intense. Possessive. Obsessive. He shows up in her room at midnight, voice low, jaw tight, telling her no one gets to touch her, look at her, or even think about her. Because she's his. And he doesn't care who finds out-parents, campus, or the entire world. Off-limits? Too late. Forbidden? Way past that. Once Niccolò lays his hands on her, there's no undoing it. No hiding it. No going back. She was never his to want- but now that he's had a taste, He'll ruin everything just to keep her. Living under the same roof, Lenora must decide if she can resist Niccolò's pull-or surrender to the past and passion that bind them. 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑/𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 : ❥ mature/sexual themes/smut ❥ alcohol references ❥ language ❥ mild violence ❥ obsession ❥ tension started- May 1st , Finished June 11th Copyright all rights reserved

What happens when a girl set to marry an old man, but then story takes an unexpected turn! •Village Love Story •Age Gap •Possessive ML × Cute FL •Smut •Hot Steamy Romance •Forced Marriage •He fell first but she fell harder

ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴏᴜɴᴅɪɴɢ ᴛʜʀᴜꜱᴛꜱ ᴡᴇʀᴇ ɪɴᴛᴇɴꜱᴇ, ʙᴜᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ ʜɪᴍ ᴛᴏ ᴋᴇᴇᴘ ɢᴏɪɴɢ ʜᴀʀᴅᴇʀ. "𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀? 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂?" 18+ From your childhood, you have always harbored a strong dislike for Prince Eris Remming. He is the heir to the throne of Arkann, while you hold the title of princess in Solaria. The alliance between your two kingdoms was established long before your births, a bond forged through treaties and promises of unity, yet it has often felt more like a burden than a blessing. Throughout your youth, Eris frequently teased you, his sharp tongue laced with mockery and disdain. His laughter echoed in your ears, a constant reminder of the rivalry that had been ingrained in you since childhood. Yet, everything changed during the Annual Arkann and Solarian Peace Ball. The grand event was meant to celebrate the unity of your kingdoms, but it felt more like a stage for the same old games. As you entered the ballroom, adorned in a gown covered in lace and butterflies, you steeled yourself for another evening of forced pleasantries and veiled insults. But as the night unfolded, something unexpected happened. He changed. Read to find out! !MATURE CONTENT!

A man, a lover, a heartthrob, a prince A woman, a girl, a beauty, a slave Nothing short of a death sentence awaits the person who dares conceive of this union, talkless about speaking or engaging in it. But for the Prince of Amaris, this union is the only thing that has given him life and a reason to live. All that is left is to convince the owner of his heart that being together is what has been destined for them since the day they were born. "Addy, I have never and will never have sex with you. I only make love to you princess, there's a difference."

Aria Lyraxi, a kind-hearted aid worker, crash-lands on the war-torn planet Xeridia. Captured by the ruthless warlord Zrhk'tk, Aria expects the worst. But instead of imprisonment, she finds herself drawn into the warlord's inner circle. As Aria and Zrhk'tk grow closer, the warlord's hardened heart begins to crack. But with enemies closing in, Aria becomes a pawn in a deadly game. Can Zrhk'tk's heart be redeemed, or will Aria's love be his downfall?