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Her Duke In Disguise (The Reluctant Dukes Book 1) by CrazyCatLunatic
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❗️Mature audiences❗️ *can be read standalone* (UNEDITED) THESE ARE NOT HISTORICALLY ACCURATE ON PURPOSE A steamy, fantasy historical fiction full of intrigue and hot romance. Rosemary (Rose) Mariner was not born to a wealthy family, but she made her own way in life despite the struggles. Growing up in a cottage on the estate of a wealthy duke, she learnt from a young age that her friendship with the Duke's son was doomed to end. When her father passed away, she is left without a home or funding, turning to the only money a young pretty girl could make. Working the bar at a house of ill repute. Keeping herself away from the clubs members was difficult, but what proved the larger challenge was keeping her eyes off the new security man whose husky voice and intimidating stature made her curiously drawn in. Quinn William Norbury, the 7th Duke of Aylesbury was not one to sit still and mingle with the ton he so detested. Instead of attending balls, Quinn spent his spare time undertaking missions in service to the Crown. His latest quest? To moonlight as a security guard for in an exclusive gentlemans club, infamous for its sordid services and even more underhanded clientel. Someone is plotting to kill an Earl and where best to look for shady characters but at a shady club? The only spanner in the plan is that instead of keeping his eyes on the members, Quinn finds he can't keep his eyes, or his mind off the stunning and fiery barmaid he remembered from childhood. Only, Quinn isn't himself and Rose doesn't recognise him.
The Promise by cradle_life
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When they were young he made a promise to her. Then the war tore them apart. As battles rage all over Europe all they have left are the memories of each other and the promise he made. When fate throws them together once again, it will take all the strength of one and the hope of the other to try and defeat the odds. In the very pit of brutality, death, and misery a love story dares to bloom. But can it survive?
Lilah by AshlynPope
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She's a wild, free spirit who sees the good in everyone, and he's the hardened, bad-tempered loner who wants nothing to do with her-yet no matter how hard he tries to push her away, she's the one temptation he can't escape. *** He's never met someone with such a bubbly personality. Not to mention the wildness and odd phrases she says every five minutes. He hates it. He hates how he can't stay away from it. He hates what she does to him; it's not like him to chase after some girl. She gets under his skin like no other. She's never met someone with such a bad attitude. He's ill-mannered and menacing. The glare never seems to leave his face. Considering it all, she can't help but feel the attraction toward him. Dangerous attraction toward a seemingly dangerous man. Maybe it's the tattoos on his arm that gets her attention. Or maybe it's because she can tell there's hope for good under his rough exterior. And she's about to find it, whether he likes it or not. It's no secret that the two of them are complete and total opposites. *** "You like being called Sugar, don't you?" I tease, placing my toothbrush back after finishing. He does the same and gives me a side-eyed scowl. He grips my chin harshly and kisses me. My body temperature raises a good ten degrees and my right leg goes all wiggly. He pulls away. "You like it when I kiss you, don't you?" He teases the same way I did to him and I'm left blubbering. "I think both of our questions are rhetorical," I lower my voice up at him. His lip curls up into a smirk. *** #1 in Young Adult #9 in Badboy #1 in Cold #3 in Goodgirl #1 in Sweetheart #14 in Love *** *Warning* This story contains mature themes (language, scenes)
The Secret Attachment by littleLo
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Katy Fairchild is an orphan and knows that no respectable man will marry her. But when a storm throws her into the arms of a mysterious stranger, will she fight society's opinion of her low status to pursue a forbidden romance? ***** At the age of nine, Katy Fairchild was brought to the small village of Wilshire to live with her distant relations, the Banes family. Brought up as a companion to their daughter, Eliza, Katy has lived a life according to her low rank and limited opportunities, and without complaint. But one day when she is nineteen, she gets caught in a dangerous storm with a handsome man who is unlike anyone she's met before. The encounter throws Katy into a world she never knew. For the first time, a better life may be just around the corner, but is she prepared to fight for it? [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Cover designed by Cil Ojumo
Dream by Minnsta
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"Oh, no." He sighed, cupping my tear stained face in his hands. "No, no. Don't cry." I'm unable to tear my gaze away from the surging mania in his eyes. "Just panic-" He chuckled, a wicked smile treading across his lips, "-because I'm going to fucking kill you." *** Suriah Moon-an average hardworking woman lives peacefully as a barmaid in the renowned Midnight Club. For the first time ever, Suriah lives comfortably with no worries and no troubles; surrounded by friends that have grown to become family. There's nothing that could make her give up this life that took ages to build. That is until she begins to regularly meet a strange character ...every single night. An unreadable man with eyes like black fire, who always seems to be watching, disrupts her routine and stirs trouble into her head. Suriah's unfortunate to have caught the eyes of the wrong stranger, and in one single night, the peaceful life she lives is ripped from her. UNDERGOING EDITING !!! *** #1 in Romantic Suspense 9•29•22 #1 in Stockholm Syndrome 12•26•22 #1 in Violence 1•24•23 #1 in Abduction 6•27•23 #1 in Abducted 6•27•23 #1 in Obsessive 8•19•23 #1 in Onesidedlove 11•4•23 #1 in Stockholm 11•5•23 #1 in Tension 3•8•24 #1 in Stockholm 6•20•24 #1 in Stockholm 12•3•24 #1 in Stockholm 12•10•24 #1 in Romantic Suspense 12•18•24 #2 in Obsessed 4•18•23 #2 in Stockholm 6•3•23 #2 in HateLove 3•4•25 #3 in Hatelove 1•24•23 #4 in New Adult 7•12•23 #4 in Onesidedlove 6•7•24 #5 in Stalking 12•22•22 #5 in Tension 12•22•24 #6 in HateLove 7•19•23 #6 in Mystery 7•30•24 #6 in New Adult 1•20•25 #8 in Kidnapped 12•13•22 #8 in Stalker 2•18•23 #8 in Obsession 11•15•24 Art Credit : Henrik Aa Uldalen lo
Shattered by vixenroja
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"Baby, there's no secret you can keep from me, which means that if you leave me, I will always find you." In another life we would have been lovers. In another life this was my happily ever after and he was my Prince Charming. In another life it would have worked. But in this life, he was nothing more than a monster and this was my personal hell. A story in which a young woman with a traumatic past is kidnapped by a man of many secrets. Not your usual Wattpad kidnapped story, but if you like dark romance, you'll probably like Shattered. ... Memorable moments- 1k views- November 20th, 2018 100k- May 3rd, 2020 500k- May 18th, 2022 1M- October 18th, 2024
Goodbye to the Knight✔️ by SouthernAlps
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[COMPLETED] "We lock eyes and even at this distance I see the fire burning within, his power radiating outwards sending fear into the hearts of those opposing him. His jaw is taut but his motions are as fluid as a cat playing with its prey. The scarred knight is very much alive." The year is 1350. The Middle Ages. Novella, a young women, flees her castle home to escape an arranged marriage. To keep her freedom, Ell is forced to go undercover as a male and take on the plague infected land. Killian, a knight scarred from battles in France, is returning home at last. He never expected to come across a rather strange pair of stable hands journeying across the countryside, but who would? A chance encounter brings these two together. Will Novella manage to keep her identity hidden, or will Killian discover the truth? Gather your swords and dive into a novel filled with adventure, action, and of course, romance! Highest Rankings: 06/05/21 - #1 in Historical Fiction! 13/10/21 - #2 in Historicalromance
Haunting Secrets by MarieHiggins
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Victoria Fawson desperately needs answers about her father's death. When she visits the Maitland Manor to discover those answers, she finds only secrets...haunting secrets that leave her wondering who she can trust. Should she trust her feelings for the one man who hides from the world-the man who might put her in danger? Justin Maitland hasn't been human for over a year. He knows things about his family-things that could destroy Victoria. The only way to help her is to send her back home without learning anything. Yet, how can he let her go when he's given her his heart?
Childhood Sweethearts by LaurenJ22
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#1 Teen Fiction | #1 Young Adult | #1 Romance "We all need someone to drive us mad." - The Wombats. He stared arrogantly down at me, a smirk plastered across his face. I sneered up at him with distaste, wanting to wrap my fingers around his neck and strangle that smirk off of him. He brushed my golden hair from my face, his long, slender fingers sparking electricity in my skin, making my knees wobble together. "Will you ever, forgive me?" he whispered huskily, his eyes intently staring into mine. His face was only mere inches from me. I just needed to reach out a little further to kiss him... "Yeah. Over my dead body." I snapped, before throwing my arms out forcefully, shoving my hands into his chest, pushing him from me. -*-*-*- He, is Carter Williams. I, am Lacey Adams. We were once, inseparable. The 'Golden Couple'. The unbreakable best friends, that everybody envied. Nothing could get between us. A part from being tighter than white on rice, we updated our status from friends to being in a relationship, frequently. We were neighbours, which meant our families were all close and even co-owned houses around our town. This, all is, until the day of my sixteenth birthday. Everything changed. The loving relationship we shared, was severed and torn apart. I couldn't hardly stand to look at him any more, without spitting fire that is. Every day is torture being around him. He was in all my classes at school and the window in my room was even directly aligned with his. So, what happens? My mother's mum gets sick, so dad and her fly out. Just them. Leaving me to stay with Carter and his parents, who are never home. We would be alone. In one house. Under the same roof. If I was insane before, I have no idea what I am now. © 2016 by LaurenJ22. All rights reserved.
For King and Country by EB7176
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"What do you want, Cora?" He snapped, slamming his fist on the table, making me jump slightly as he looked at me with his wild eyes. "You spend so much time now worrying about everyone else, but for once, will you please just ask yourself what you want?!" I looked at him, my face cold and set as my eyes pricked with tears. I would not cry, not again. "It does not matter what I want. It matters what I do, in the name of my country." I turned to go, pausing briefly to turn my head to face him. "And it's Avalyn. Not Cora." Cora had lived her life in a small village, praying for an escape, an adventure like in her stories. Just as she become resigned to her simple life, she is thrust into the middle of a scheming court, a violent war, and a whole host of people pulling her in every direction. Cora learns quickly enough that people will do, or say, anything in the name of King and Country.