Princess Vishta of Amganad has been keeping a certain prince's promise for a great deal of time. Despite being past her prime for marriage, she stayed true to the boy she gave her heart to. Then her waiting bore fruit. The promise came for her, no longer from a prince but a king. ¤¤¤ ¤¤¤ ¤¤¤ Not a day goes by without odd occurrences in Vishta's life as a Queen. Outside the safety of the castle is a war between Migza and tribesmen with strange abilities, almost otherworldly. Whereas, within the walls of the castle is a battle of trust as underhanded schemes threatens to strip her of her crown. But learning that the king is no longer the same man she thought she knew far disturbed her than the possible loss of her title. What begins as a fairy tale turns into a nightmare when she realizes that to be the Queen of Migza, she has to have the mind of a strategist and a heart of steel. One that could handle political intrigues, peculiar tribesmen and a seemingly dangerous king. #therubyawards2020 (2nd edition) - 3rd Placer

His empress. Her emperor. After a lifetime, would things be the same? Would they be the same? ORIGINAL STORY Photos not mine. Mined on Pinterest. Credits to the owners.

At sixteen, Sunngifu is more of a spoiled child than a dignified thane's daughter. She is destined to a life of wealth and power. Until her father fails to pay the Viking's tribute...

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

Being a second wife is rather like learning to perfect a set of aerial maneuvers. There are seriously complicated stunts involved: trapezing around the first wife, learning when to appear and disappear at exactly the right moments, tolerating your mother in law, enduring the concubines, and getting the husband in your bed. No one expects to be a second wife. No one does.