Historical
57 stories
Love Me Tender by Lissa34
Lissa34
  • WpView
    Reads 244,930
  • WpVote
    Votes 8,408
  • WpPart
    Parts 31
Emma was raised by parents that just didn't stay home, Grace had the loving family who was always there. At a young age they both go separate ways. When they are grown and married things change, Emma's husband whom she was forced to wed at the age of 14 is abusive and killed after a brawl at the saloon. She is whisked away by her Godparents to the west where they had been for the last eight years. She heals and feels love for the first time in such a long time. As she rekindles her friendship with Grace, life starts to return to normal. With Grace's brothers still single they fight over who will be the next to love the beautiful Emma. But will Emma finally get the chance to be loved Tenderly?
The Duke's Unusual Proposal by j1mshort
j1mshort
  • WpView
    Reads 280,314
  • WpVote
    Votes 13,099
  • WpPart
    Parts 27
Stockton Ranch, Texas, 1891 Business woman Regina Stockton-Davenport is visited by an old friend, David Moreland, along with two other men introduced to her as Simon Trent, the Duke of Sutherworth and Jordan Cavanaugh,the Earl of Ravensly. Regina and the duke take an instant dislike to each other. The three have come to inform Reggie that a man employed by her English company, Davenport Limited, whom she though had died an accidental death was in fact murdered. The young man was the duke's cousin and his reason for being here. Reggie wonders why she'd been told a lie. The duke's proposal is marriage to him so he can claim the company as his own to investigate the murder of his cousin. Later he informs here they would be divorded. Simon thinks the dirty and dusty trouser clad Regina Stockton-Davenport is anything but a lady and cannot see how she could be transformed into a duchess. Reggie thinks the duke is a pompous ass and declines his marriage proposal after an attempt on her life. Reggie is not sure if the attempt is because of some recent cattle rustling on the ranch or the visitors from England. Reggie packs up her younger sister Annabel and her Aunt Sophia to leave for England to learn the truth about the young man's death. Taking her private railroad car to New York with the three men tagging along, Reggie, Annabel and Aunt Sophia discuss their plans for their stay in England. When Simon see's the exquisitely clad females that board the ship to England he has to rethink is original opinion about Regina and wonders how he will set things right between them. With another attempt on her life onboard the ship her sister and aunt want her to reconsider the duke's proposal and leave the investigating to the men. As things heat up between them, Simon wonders if there is a way to keep this unusual woman forever.
Stealing Glances || Anthony Bridgerton by thepersonswhowrite
thepersonswhowrite
  • WpView
    Reads 326,944
  • WpVote
    Votes 7,759
  • WpPart
    Parts 22
All her life, Calypso Nightingale has always lived in the shadows of her four older sisters. She stayed in the sidelines watching as they find their love matches, all of whom during their first seasons. With her sisters' perfect records, pressure has built over her especially now that it is her on the spotlight. Just when everyone from her family expects her to be the season's incomparable, Daphne Bridgerton comes into the scene and garners the Queen's favor. Despite her family not being elated about it, Calypso was fine with it. Because in her mind, she only wants one thing. She wants to be noticed by Daphne's brother, Anthony Bridgerton. ~~~ In this reimagining of the Bridgerton series, read as Calypso Nightingale maneuver herself in the 1873 courting season to attain the coveted proposal from the Viscount Anthony Bridgerton.
Disgraceful  by jkromance
jkromance
  • WpView
    Reads 214,895
  • WpVote
    Votes 9,487
  • WpPart
    Parts 43
To escape an unwanted betrothal, Ava Marlowe runs away from home and hides in a quiet countryside only to soon meet Magnus, the most dashing, charming and kindhearted man ever exists. They get swept up in a passionate romance, but unfortunately Ava must face bitter rejection from his noble family. Despite her resolve to fight for love, she has no choice but to separate from Magnus when his ruthless cousin threatens to send for her father and her betrothed. As his family's patriarch, the Duke of Vermont has no other intentions than to preserve his family's honor, and it means he will do everything in his power to keep his gullible cousin from falling victim to a cunning seductress. But one fateful night, unlikely circumstances brings him together with her in a perilous ordeal. Against his wishes, he finds himself ensnared by the woman he despises the most. *****
Anthony's Diamond (Anthony Bridgerton Fanfic)  by SunglassQueenB
SunglassQueenB
  • WpView
    Reads 277,560
  • WpVote
    Votes 6,085
  • WpPart
    Parts 38
Following the first season of Netflix's series Bridgerton; Viscount Anthony Bridgerton has vowed to marry, but not for love following the devastation of his theatrical ex lover. He has come to a realization that he must marry for status and the well being of his family considering his powerful stance. Will the broken viscount really marry with no feelings whatsoever, or will he fall head over heels for the woman of his unknowing dreams. Baroness Veronica Kingston is the diamond of the social season just how Daphne Bridgerton was the year prior. But with a scandalous past Veronica's title seems to be nothing but a shell. With pressure from her powerful Northern Baron father Grayson Kingston, Veronica is given the harsh expectation of marrying one of high status members of the peerage system. This could range anywhere from a Prince to a Duke, Viscount, and possibly an Earl or Baron if the attraction towards Veronica is not as strong as predicted by the queen. Now the only question is, can Veronica fill the shoes of all the diamonds of the social seasons like the ones before her? Or will she fail to find a suitable match? Or possibly will both the Viscount and the Baroness' problems be solved within one another A story of scandal, love, friendship, betrayal, and bloodshed. Disclaimers: - I do not own any of the characters except for the members of the kingston family and some side characters which are mostly too irrelevant to matter, everything else belongs to netflix and Julia Quinn - I am not editing this book very well as I write it so please let me know if there are typos, I am planning on going back to fix any errors once it is finished.
Possibility of love by marymary7777
marymary7777
  • WpView
    Reads 380,602
  • WpVote
    Votes 13,758
  • WpPart
    Parts 25
Laure Elizabeth must marry. She is of age and like most of girls of her statue , the Duke , her father, has choosen her husband " Dear God give me the grace to win my husband's heart. " sigh Laure. A great man awaits you her father repeatly told her but a cold icy glare greeted her. Can this man be tender..Can this man love her ?
Madame Williams ( teacherxstudent ) by florenciawrites
florenciawrites
  • WpView
    Reads 2,454,171
  • WpVote
    Votes 57
  • WpPart
    Parts 1
WILL BE UNPUBLISHED BY THE END OF AUGUST 2025. The trauma of the death of her best friend makes her change completely, to the point she becomes a darker version of herself and someone that seemed insignificant in her past comes back to change her life. (Teacher x student) (NSFW 18+ scenes)
Angel of Mercy by mseverett88
mseverett88
  • WpView
    Reads 90,607
  • WpVote
    Votes 5,128
  • WpPart
    Parts 46
England 1872 Emmaline Rhodes has given up on love. Jilted by her fiancé and forced to provide for her family after her father's untimely death, Emma finds work as a nurse employed by the Angels of Mercy. An organization that sends nurses to those in need. Emma has accepted her lot in life and that duty to her family will always come first. But when she meets the uncouth and grumpy Earl of Salisbury her plans begin to change. Emma is determined to discover the events of the earl's mysterious accident and bring those involved to justice. But what started as a mission for redemption soon turns into a deep love for the man. Ethan Northcott, Earl of Salisbury is not a happy man. After losing his parents as a child he was raised by his aunt and uncle. He was the heir, but he was never treated as such. Now a grown man he wants no part of society or his title. After his accident, he remembers little of what happened and is outraged to find a nurse was hired to look after him. She is bossy, demanding and too smart for her own good. And yet he finds her honesty refreshing, her ministrations comforting, and her witty remarks addictive. As time passes, he becomes more infatuated with her. He knows he can't let her go but for the first time in his life his money can't buy him what he most desires. As Ethan and Emma grow closer it becomes clear Ethan's accident was not so accidental after all. But will Emma be able to find the culprit before they strike again? Will Ethan have the courage to tell Emma he loves her before she leaves on her next assignment? Time is running out. The Earl and Angel have a decision to make. Can their love really conquer all?
Married to the Northerner by amateur_anonymous
amateur_anonymous
  • WpView
    Reads 4,473,756
  • WpVote
    Votes 176,648
  • WpPart
    Parts 43
Avani, a princess from the lands of the south; beloved and cherished by her people, hated and abused by her family. Despite having the finest dresses, sharpest knowledge, and incomparable beauty, all she yearns for is love. Nathaniel, the king of the northern land. His people love him more than anything, praising his leadership, bravery, and generosity. Everything he does is for the betterment of his people and kingdom. Other king's fear him, being his enemy is practically self destruction. When a proposal reaches to him from the southern King, his enemy, he already knew his answer. The strengths of both Kingdoms increase and have each other's back instead of being foes, in exchange for the marriage of Princess Avani and King Nathaniel. Thrown into a forced marriage, where cultures are intertwined, sacrifices are made, friendships are formed, and love blossoms. Will the Princess of the South and King of the North finally have their happy ending? *Edited Chapter updates every Friday #1 in Historical Romance 05/25/21 #3 in Historical #2 in Proposal 11/29/20 #1 in Mature Themes 01/07/21 #2in Hatred #2 in Kingdom #2 in Forced Marriage 01/03/21 #1 in Royalty 02/14/2021 #18 in husband and wife #2 in arranged marriage 02/21/21 #5 in drama 05/17/21
A Minx for the MacKenzie [Highlanders Love #2] by kitsumiekat
kitsumiekat
  • WpView
    Reads 529,558
  • WpVote
    Votes 23,890
  • WpPart
    Parts 24
HIGHEST RANKING #6 in HISTORICAL FICTION --- Amhuinn Kincaid, exiled from the Kincaid Clan, has spent the last three years as an outcast among the Highlands. She lived alone with her brother Tamhas, and the two siblings rely on each other. However, when her brother ended up in trouble and captured by their former clan, Amhuinn had no other choice but to turn to the clan closest to where she and Tamhas had made their home - no other than Hammond MacKenzie, the unsmiling Laird of the MacKenzie Clan. Hammond remembered meeting the blonde with a limp, just a year ago when he was on his way back from England. He had extended a helping hand back then, offering assistance should they ever need it. He hadn't given it much thought then, but he never expected her to turn up on his doorstep one fateful evening, firmly asking for his assistance and refusing to leave until he agreed to do so. Complying with her requests would mean putting his clan in danger... but it appears that the MacKenzie had found one minx, he would do anything for.