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The Prince and the Spitfire - ✓ by DarlaCassic
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When the overindulged son of a duke meets a feisty bohemian beauty, two opposite worlds collide. But it doesn't matter how ill-suited they are for one another, Aiden and Amalia can't prevent their feelings from growing. • • • England, 1790. Aiden Langston, Earl Graham, future Duke of Leeds, is a jaded young man with everything to lose. Amalia Romero is a proud Bohemian who needs no one's help despite having next to nothing. After one mistake too many, Aiden is forced into exile for the summer. The boredom of the countryside nearly drives him mad until he meets Amalia, whom he hires to give him violin lessons. Amalia has always longed for freedom, and this deal is a golden opportunity to finally obtain it. Her desire for a lonesome life soon wavers, subdued by Aiden's effortless charm. Their shared love for music opens a doorway to more, and before long and despite their great differences, Aiden and Amalia can't deny this is much more than a convenient deal. But in a society that would never allow such a union, can things truly work out between them? • • • Shortlisted for the Wattys 2021! This is the first installment of the Langston Series. It's a standalone that doesn't end in a cliffhanger.
The Black Swan and the Officer by DarlaCassic
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Despite the unshakable attraction between them, Maeve and Lucian are uninterested in love and marriage; especially since they hate one another and couldn't think of a worse match. • • • London, 1815 Maeve Langston's aversion to the opposite sex has given her the reputation of being an insufferable wench, so men have learned to stay away from her. Lucian Thorne, Baron Worthington, has become somewhat of a cynical hermit since his return from the Napoleonic wars, injured and disgruntled. When the two meet, they rapidly learn to despise each other. She appears to be a narcissistic brat, and he keeps acting like a pompous arse. Lucian wants nothing more than to stay away from Maeve, but his best friend has his eyes set on her for marriage. He has no choice but to show him the dreadful harpy that lies beneath the lovely facade. However, the more time they spend in each other's presence, the clearer it becomes that first impressions can be wrong. Between their unexpected similarities and the sparks that fly every time they meet, what started as hatred slowly shifts into something different. Something both of them will find much more dangerous. • • • This is the second installment of the Langston Series. Although I advise you to read the first one first (The Prince and the Spitfire), it can be read as a standalone.
The Colour of War by KarisMing
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In Cologne 1939 Evelyn, a captivating black woman faces escalating prejudice as the as Nazis rise to power. When she encounters a dashing soldier at a cabaret club. He is enamoured by her beauty, but faces immense pressure from his military superiors and society to reject her. Despite the deep divisions, they find themselves drawn to each other, their love a quiet rebellion against the escalating hatred around them. As the Nazis grip tightens, pressure mounts from both within and outside their secret affair. Together, they navigate a dangerous world intent on keeping them apart.
Cruel Love by IslaOfSkye
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"I warned you, you live under Roman law now. And you violated it. You touched what is mine. The punishment for that is ... death." Plunging his sword into the attacker's chest, the Centurion let the man fall and bleed out on the ground. Aelynn shrieked, causing Marcus to direct his full attention to her. The girl was cowering in the corner of the room. She hid her face in her hands, and he heard her muffled sobs. Slowly, Marcus sheathed his gladius and approached her shivering figure. *************************************************************** An enemies-to-lovers story set in ancient times when the Roman Empire was at the peak of its power and extending its control over Britain. And in the middle of it, a kind Celtic girl Aelynn and a Roman Centurion Marcus notorious for his brutality and cold-heartedness. Two worlds that could not be more different from each other collide. What would become of them? *** This story contains war / death scenes and other mature topics. Please read with caution. I'll also appreciate your comments, thoughts and pointing out mistakes. The pictures don't belong to me. Only the plot and characters do.
The Apprentice Girl // Book 3 in the Rosie Grey series by Spruce_Goose
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A month after leaving her life as the Ealing's scullery maid, fourteen-year-old Rosie Grey had to go back home without so much as a reference. Her brother helps her start a new life, offering her a job in his tailor shop, away from the comforts and struggles of the Ealing household. Although a different job from the one she had worked for six months, Rosie flourishes under the instruction of her brother, but she cannot forget the life she has lived. The memories of life in the factory and the struggles she faced under Mrs Ealing's thumb continue to plague her mind. As do her feelings for the Ealing's oldest son, Robert. The only person who was kind to her in the Ealing family, and the reason for her leaving. His soft brown curly locks and smile makes her forget the difficulties she has faced in the past, even if she is sure she will never see him again. That is until Robert shows up and stirs the scandal up again, forcing her to figure out her true feelings for the Ealing's oldest son and come to terms with who she really is. (C) Spruce_Goose Cover - Made by @Azanthiel
Dear Elena by Endless_story123
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*Former title (The Nazis) Elena Alhaira, a Jewish girl, was seen by Nazis in the war that rumbled through the continent.Luckily, they thought that she was one of them...but she's not.Her family was imprisoned to a camp and she wants to save them.She disguises herself as a German woman and plans to sabotage the Nazi Germans to find and protect her family.She plans to fight against them..Can she able to defeat Nazis and survive the war?? (Featured in Historical Fiction Rank #15 in 07.28.16.)
Cold All the Way Through, But Warming by thecowgirlbookworm
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When Anastasia Dalian, a headstrong American heiress, boards the Titanic, she expects a voyage of luxury-not destiny. A chance encounter with First Officer William Murdoch sparks an unexpected romance that burns bright even as the ship sails toward disaster. When tragedy strikes, Will saves Ana's life at the cost of his own-or so she believes. Surviving the sinking, Ana must navigate grief, gossip, and a world changed by loss. But fate isn't finished with them yet. Their love, forged in the cold of the Atlantic, refuses to die-enduring through war, heartbreak, and the relentless march of time. A sweeping tale of love, survival, and second chances born from the world's greatest tragedy. Mature Content begins in Chapter 21 Looks like I hit the chapter limit for Wattpad. I didn't even know that existed. You can find this story on Archive of Our Own where it will continue to be updated, unless I decide to create a part two of this. Rankings #1 in Murdoch #2 in Titanic #1 in Edwardian #8 in Courtship #2 in William Murdoch #4 in RMS Titanic #629 in Historical #726 in Historical Fiction #66 in Royal Navy #25 in WW1
The Dorston Fall [Book I in the Dorston Legacy] by HMHartridge
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When King Richard is kidnapped on his return home from a five-year war, his daughter and heir, Katelyn is determined to rescue him from the clutches of the bandit force, The Justice. Leaving with her mother's blessing, Katelyn collects her wits and father's sword and begins her journey for the infamous, torture castle of Hellmore. On her travels, she meets Sammy. A blacksmith's son, an adventurer with a quick mouth and a stubborn head. However reluctantly, Katelyn allows him to accompany her on her mission. Together they fight bandits, cave monsters, thieves and to both their surprise, their growing feelings for one another. But with her father's life on the line, Katelyn can't afford her judgement to be clouded. Her feelings aside, the Princess finds herself in unfamiliar territory, where every man is fighting for the Crown of Belran. Her father's crown. Her crown. To her heartache, Katelyn will learn the price of trusting the wrong people and that love & loyalty is a double sided sword. Started: 10/09/2013 Completed: 13/08/2014
Greenwood Knight by Gloriannajames
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Lord Erec, Baron of Greenwood. Years of service earned him glory, honor, wealth and even a title or two. While contented, he felt no real joy...until he met her. Resourceful and brave, Gwyndolyn twice escaped death at the hands of treacherous villains. But she found herself quite alone...until she met him. War loomed ominously from Far North. Treachery and treason lurked within. The King and the entire kingdom were in danger. Falsely labeled as traitors and hunted like animals, Erec & Gwyndolyn desperately searched for the real traitor. But how could they possibly beat the odds and win the day before time ran out? *This work has shortened chapters for e-readers. In book form it would have about 34 chapters.
The Last Train Home by Spruce_Goose
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September 1939. Before the Second World War starts, fourteen-year-old Sybil Vaughn is sent away on one of the first transports out of the city. Despite the apparent importance of it all, Sybil believes she'll be back home in a week and doesn't even say goodbye to her Mum. On arrival in the country, Sybil is billeted with the Goodwin's, a couple in search of some help on their family farm. With Sybil not really fitting the bill, she works to prove herself to both of them. Along the way, she happens to find out a lot more about herself, too. (C)Spruce_Goose