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Shadow of the Sun (Timeless #1) by LauraKreitzer
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COMPLETE. Gabriella's past is a mystery, but that never stopped her from achieving her goals. As a Supernatural Specialist, and far more intelligent than anyone her age, she was always ignored by her peers. Because of her isolation, she put her life and soul into her job. Being a Supernatural Specialist hasn't given her the divine intervention she always longed for, until one day a shipment arrives from Italy containing three dead bodies with an uncanny ability to regenerate. Gabriella is frightened and intrigued, but not as scared as she becomes when a dark creature attacks her. As the bodies come back to life, the plot takes an unexpected twist that you won't see coming. The supernatural world only begins to unfold before her as angels appear, her dreams start to haunt her, and the very past she has forgotten comes back with startling clarity. Romance blooms, escape plans are made, an assassin is out to kill her, and death is only around the corner. But what is more terrifying than all of this is the fact she is the Illuminator, the one who will save them all.
The King's Inamorata (A Queen's Tale #1) by LillyStoryTeller
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When Vivia Ellspire stumbles across a dying man in the woods, her first instinct is to help this stranger rather than question him. Vivia lives as a pauper on the outskirts of a small town in the wealthy Kingdom of Novena with her elderly caretaker, Tomas. With no one but Vivia's childhood friend Agna for miles, Tomas is wary of this odd newcomer. Vivia, however, is smitten and nurses his back to health. For months, this man becomes a part of their family until he picks up and leaves without so much as a proper goodbye. Upon his return, he declares his intentions to make Vivia his wife and bring her back to court where she will be crowned Queen of Novena. He is truly Prince Lucien, heir to the throne and his father's declining health leaves him with a crown on his head years too early. When Vivia arrives in court, the nobles plot against her and dehumanize her by acknowledging her as nothing more than the soon-to-be King's Inamorata--a lover and new toy he'll soon tire of. But little do they know, Vivia is the sole surviving heir to a powerful ancient kingdom that threatens to bring them to ruins.
The Crown Trials [The Crown Saga I] by ToriRHayes
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WILL BE MOVING TO GALATEA ON THE 14TH OF JANUARY! The Crown Trials is a royal competition in which 24 Iridis suitors from each of Heliac's Royal Academies compete for the title of Heliac's guardian and the hand of the apparent heir to the Golden Throne in marriage. Willow Aldwyn is an Iridis blessed with the powers of an Air Wielder but has spent most of her life trying to escape it by hiding amongst the First-Bloods. But hiding comes with a price. With each passing year, her powers grow stronger and wilder until the fateful day when she's pushed beyond her limits and unleashes her destructive powers during a visit from the king and his son. Crown Prince Atlas. Astonished by her untamed powers, the king obligates her to join the Trials, posing as an ordinary suitor while secretly being taught how to manage her intense abilities. But the Trials prove to be far more complicated than Willow could have expected. Friendship and competitors in a game of lies to satisfy the entertainment of the public. And a prince, hard to resist. Copyright © 2021 Tori R Hayes All Rights Reserved
Siren Song (The Fated #1) by UnboundWings
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Iliana Katrakis couldn't care less about the will of the gods, and she's certain they feel the same way about her. After all, it's rare for the god-touched to live normal lives--and that's all she wants. Having spent the last three years aboard the merchant ship Airlea, Iliana couldn't be happier. Sure, her best friend Kain is the only one who knows she's a girl, but it's a good life. The work is simple, and her shipmates are the closest thing to a family she has. Fate, however, is not on her side. A storm tosses the Airlea wildly off course. Within the day, she's stranded, alone and injured, on a foggy island known only as Inna's Cove. She's given a choice: become one of the islands' goddess blessed sirens and rescue her best friend, or take her chance with the monster-infested woods. The choice seems obvious. That is, until the mercenaries arrive. Their captain wants a siren--and not even the threat of the goddess' wrath will change his mind. **Cover by Morana
The Witch and the Dragon - Beta by lemedlock
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Dragons like princesses. Everyone knows that. But the kingdom of Teana is pretty lacking in maids of the royal variety - which must be why Alannah finds herself tied to a pole, surrounded by sheep, and in the most ridiculous white dress she's ever seen. Only she's not a princess; she's a witch. And she's not interested in being another notch on this dragon's belt. All she wants is get back to her Grandmother's shop, and back to her normal life. But she's days from home, and her only assistance is a blundering knight-in-training, a recently captured slave - and the dragon, who follows them around like a curious puppy. A large, dangerous puppy that can look human whenever it chooses - yeah, she's definitely in trouble. BETA/DRAFT: All rights reserved. Visit www.lemedlock.com for information on upcoming stories.
Thread of Gold by JKMacLaren
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A hidden princess returns to the castle to take back the throne from her usurpers. The only problem? Her growing feelings towards her charming enemy, the king. Season 1 of Thread of Gold ***** Annalise Cidarius wants to take back the throne. It belongs to her: she comes from a long line of magical Nightweavers who ruled Winterlynn up until the day that her family was brutally murdered. A rebellion led by another magical group, the Dayweavers, usurped the throne and forced Anna to go into hiding...until now. Anna wants the throne back and has a plan to take it. Everything she needs is hidden inside the castle walls. But once inside, Anna realizes she has not accounted for her newfound feelings for the charming and handsome Dayweaver king, Ryne Delafort. Will Anna's greatest enemy also become her greatest love? Cover designed by Stefanie Saw
Crashed Into a Gangster by exceptionallyapoet
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#1 in ROMANCE Started Jan. 2019 Completed April 2019 Rio fanfic [au] When a registered nurse of Detroit crashes her car into the car of a gangster, everything changes. Victoria Stone's life soon becomes lethally unraveled in the notorious gang leader's hands, due to his dangerous temper. And she is soon forced to work for him - in saving the lives of his fellow gang members. They're dangerous. But above all, Rio, this mysterious yet sexy gang leader tends to hold an immense dominant power over Victoria. And no matter how much she tries to pull away from him, eventually, his charming smile just keeps creeping back into her head. ❤️ Highest Ranking(s) within 2019: #1 in Rio #1 in Good Girls #1 in Adult Romance #1 in Manny Montana #1 in Thug #1 in Criminal #1 in Crash #1 in Gangster #1 in Adult Fiction #1 in Crime #1 in Action-Romance #1 in Forbidden Love #60 in Romance ❤️ 2020: #1 in Adult #2 in Passion #50 in Romance ❤️ 2021: #1 in Romance #6 in Must Read #1 in Murder #1 in Passion ❤️ 2022: #1 in Must Read #1 in Netflix ❤️ 2023: #16 in Love "This is amazing! You managed to fully catch Rio how he lives and breathes. The upbuilding excitement is an artwork, very beautiful and thrilling. This is amazing, thank you so much for this book!" - @Carterrio "Amazing, very climatic and steamy..." - @laura-n-3xx "Such a thrill! Love it." - @xxxPurplerosexxx "Amazing." - @cherylcherry3 "Omg... More please. I'm addicted to this story." - @Lucky_stars07 "I need more..." - @AceQueen12
Hired To Love by JordanLynde
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Henley agrees to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for a fee, falling in love as she wonders - how is he involved in her brother's false conviction? ****** Henley Linden's brother is in jail for a crime he didn't commit, and she'll take any job to raise the money needed to free him. Soon, she's agreed to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for ten thousand dollars, so his mother will ease up the pressure on him to find a wife. But once Henley is enmeshed in Bennett's world, he falls for her, and she starts to have feelings for him as well. Despite her romance with Bennett, as she grows closer to the Calloways, Henley realizes they are somehow involved in her brother's conviction. Journeying deeper into a world of wealth and conspiracies, Henley is forced to rely on Bennett, though doing so could cost her everything. [[word count: 200,000-250,000 words]]
The Player Next Door  ✓ by BabyInACorner
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[#1 Teen Fiction | #1 in Romance] Bad boy Luke Dawson is stuck living with clumsy nobody Millie Ripley for the summer. When she ran over his most prized possession, her world changed. She had to pay him back for every dime of damages, and the favors he called in weren't just about money. She had to pay him back, and everyone knows how payback is a... This is a love story. Hot boys like Luke Dawson never pay attention to nobodies like Millie. But here they were, two kids from opposite ends of the chain, set to turn the whole hierarchy upside down. Because no one can stop attraction. When opposite attract, the spontaneous reaction can be a combustion or a downright explosion. With Luke, my money's on the explosion. We're talking public humiliation, roller-coaster emotions, drama among cliques, prissy sisters, crazy mothers and a whole lot of hotness from resident bad boy and neighbor, Luke Dawson. And FYI, (c) copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved. Stay chill, N
The Crown Prince's Bodyguard by Kim_Knights
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Wang Li Xun, the Crown Prince, goes out hunting for the Celestial Flower to save his mother from a terminal illness. When he nearly dies from the attack of a mythical beast, he is saved by a mysterious boy who lives in the mountains. To repay his kindness, Li Xun offers the boy a place to stay in his royal palace and employs him to be his personal bodyguard. But little does he know that he has brought home a girl instead. Completed: 4/2/2020 (Word count: 60,000 - 70,000) Highest rankings: #1 in Historical Fiction #1 in Romance #5 in Diverse Lit Featured on Wattpad || Community Curator: @KateLorraine - May 2022 Featured on Wattpad || Lunar New Year - February 2022 Featured on WattpadAsianFantasy || Asian Fantasy Recommendations - September 2021 Featured on Wattpad || Stories of Trailblazing Asian Characters - May 2021 ========================================== Copyright © 2019-2023 by Kim_Knights