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Thraxos by kealareads
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On his planet, women don't choose, they're chosen. When a male claims a life partner, it is final. Permanent. Absolute. Belle, a university student, travels to this uncharted world for research. But she's unprepared for Thraxos, the towering, pale-blue warrior who rules with unchallenged strength and sees her as the one thing he's been missing. He's never chosen a life partner. Never needed one. Until her. But Thraxos doesn't love the way humans do. His affection is possession. His protection is control. And Belle's fire only draws him closer. Now, caught in a place where her voice means little and her body is his to claim, Belle must decide: resist the darkness, or surrender to the one male she was never meant to survive.
Isabella's Choice (The Choice Series, Book 1) by RoseAdelaide2020
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"Upon my words, Isabella! They mean nothing to me." he enclosed the distance between them by covering her in his arms. At her ear, his lips almost touched her skin, he whispered, "And now, Isabella, please tell me, who is your choice?" *** Isabella Marchwood is the younger daughter of a Viscount family. Innocent to the world and to men, she is put to an almost impossible task when her parents lay the family burden on her shoulders - to find the best husband! Two men fall into her life as the dashing knights on their way to rescue the princess. However, after what happens to her sister (Elizabeth), she starts to doubt the true meaning of marriage and she realises that life is not as romantically pleasing and exciting as her favourite novels fantasise. Her problem gets even greater when she falls in love with both gentlemen. My word! Difficult and painful it indeed is but now it's up to Isabella to make a choice. P.S. New update every week 💕💕💕
The Lady and the Marquess by happylittlethot
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When Lady Helena Ashcroft is commanded to marry her longtime nemesis-Lord William Deveraux, the infuriatingly smug Marquess of Ravenshire-she doesn't flinch. She plots. What begins as a political alliance meant to end a decades-long feud soon becomes a battlefield of wills. Helena, sharp-tongued and impossible to intimidate, demands separate bedchambers, no affection, and certainly no consummation. William, charming, cunning, and maddeningly unbothered, agrees-with one condition: a wager. Whoever confesses desire first loses. And neither of them has ever liked to lose. But as their public charade grows more convincing-and their private moments more combustible-the lines between pretense and passion blur. Heated glances become lingering touches. Loathing turns to lust. And behind every biting remark is a truth neither dares to speak. In a world ruled by appearances and power, can two enemies survive the marriage they never wanted-and the feelings they swore they'd never admit?
Rediscovering Love by HHarrisAuthor
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Carmella 'Ella' Camden, a curious and intelligent young woman, dreams of finding love and companionship. Despite her beauty and wit, she constantly feels overlooked by noble men during her social seasons, who only seem interested in her friends and relatives. Losing hope, Ella resigns herself to the life of a spinster. Meanwhile, Jeremiah 'Jeremy' Morvall, Duke of Darlington, returns to England after traveling for business, being left no choice he has to find a lady to shoo away the eager ladies and their mothers. Fate brings Jeremy and Ella together at a grand ball, where Ella seeks solace in the Duke's library, surrounded by books that have always been her faithful companions. Little does she know that Jeremy instantly becomes captivated by her enchanting presence. However, Ella's past experiences have left her feeling unworthy of such attention, and she dismisses Jeremy's interest as nothing more than a fleeting curiosity. As Jeremy persistently pursues Ella's affections, the walls around her heart begin to crumble. But can Ella overcome her insecurities and allow herself to believe in love once more? Will Jeremy's true motives be exposed, or will he prove himself to be a genuine and devoted suitor? "Rediscovering Love" is a heartwarming historical romance that explores themes of self-discovery, overcoming past disappointments, and finding love when least expected. Readers will be swept away on a journey filled with tender moments, unexpected twists, and the undeniable power of true love. #1 IN SEASON - 05TH MARCH 2025 #1 IN HISTORICAL - 18TH JUNE 2024 #2 IN HISTORICAL - 31ST OCTOBER 2024
To Heal A Duke (The Reluctant Dukes Book 2) by CrazyCatLunatic
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18+ *can be read standalone* (Not finished editing) THESE ARE NOT HISTORICALLY ACCURATE ON PURPOSE A steamy and hot historical romance. Miss Faye Brookes was destined for the perfect life. Young, beautiful and desired by many and friendly to all, which made her the diamond of the ton in her first season. However, when chronic illness strikes and she loses her engagent, she becomes a burden on her family and forgotten to the ton. Stuck at home, facing spinsterhood, the last thing she was expecting is to be offered marriage by the handsome and proper Duke Of Rodbury. Felix Emerson, Duke of Rodbury, wasn't supposed to be a Duke. As the bastard son of the late Duke of Rodbury, he was handed the title when his father passed with no other heirs. Despising his father and the title for how his father ruined his mothers life, Felix has sworn off ever falling in love and letting someone have control over him. The last thing he needed was to be caught in scandal with the unknown daughter of a lord, Miss Brookes. A marriage of convenience, the Duke gets a wife to keep the ton at bay, and Miss Brookes gets freedom from her family all too ready to be rid of her. Except the Duke wasn't prepared for the innate attraction towards his new wife, nor the strange secrets she hides from him. He refuses to fall in love and she doesn't feel worthy of it. But the powerful attraction between them won't be ignored and their marriage of convenience starts to become too real.
Courting Miss Hughes by mansi-balar
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The future marquess, lord Bradford is too wise to fall for any of his mother's marital schemes. With his icy English reserve and domineering personality he has managed to keep marriage minded Misses and their cunning mamas at bay. But with his father being ill with consumption, his mother is determined to see him settled and fills their manor with dozens of marriageable ladies. He easily dodges all the traps laid out by young Misses but then a mishap in the stables leaves him honor bound to marry a certain Miss Hughes. His bride-to-be is not too enamoured with him, as he had expected. She would rather be a spinster than be his wife. Hurt by her refusal, he is determined to show her what a great husband he could have been and means to make stubborn Vicar daughter repent. Katherine Hughes is an orphaned daughter of a Vicar After her parents' untimely death, her maternal uncle has taken to her care. Her aunt and her cousins however, deem her beneath them and often treat her with unkindness. When they are all invited to stay at Wimbledon manor, home of the noble Bradford family, she is strictly instructed by her aunt to make herself scarce as her cousins try to charm lord Bradford into proposing marriage. But fate keeps putting him in her way. When a mishap in the stables leads to a scandal, she is forced to be betrothed to lord Bradford. She fiercely refuses to accept such a fate for she knows deep down that a man of rank like him cannot truly love a girl like her. But lord Bradford wouldn't accept her refusal and makes her a counter offer which she accepts with reluctance. They will stay engaged till the end of summer and quietly break-off the engagement afterwards to avoid scandal. But will they break off the engagement or will they fall in love? Only time will tell
The Cursed One by MaryRose_Author
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You're the last woman I should touch... and the only one I burn for. He's a ruthless king bound by duty. She's the forbidden temptation he was never meant to touch. Violet was raised to destroy him, but one look, one touch, and she's caught in a fire she can't escape. Dark secrets swirl around them. Desire burns between them. And in a palace built on lies, surrendering to passion may be the most dangerous betrayal of all. Author's Note: This is Book Two of "The House of Dravenmore" book series, following the next generation of royal intrigue, forbidden love, and legacy-born curses. While connected to the events of Book One, this story can be read and enjoyed on its own. Copyright Disclaimer © MaryRose 2025 This is a work of fiction. All characters, events, and settings are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental. No part of this story may be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without the author's express written permission.
𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞 | 𝐣𝐩 by autophobia04
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❝ɪᴛ ɢᴏᴇꜱ ᴀʟʟ ᴍʏ ᴛʀᴏᴜʙʟᴇꜱ ᴏɴ ᴀ ʙᴜʀɴɪɴɢ ᴘɪʟᴇ ᴀʟʟ ʟɪᴛ ᴜᴘ ᴀɴᴅ ɪ ꜱᴛᴀʀᴛ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴍɪʟᴇ❞ 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 - 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱-𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐥𝐟 disclaimer: i do not own any of the original harry potter characters, they belong to the author of harry potter. ⤷ i do not support jk rowling's disgusting transphobic views
Ecstasy ✶ James Potter by superpink24
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𝐄𝐂𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐘; Selene Ray was always just the best friend to Lily Evans to James Potter. The bespectacled boy had always thought he only had eyes for Lily, until he sees Selene Ray in a whole new light. So, what happens when he finds his eyes drifting from the red head to the brunette? #1 PRONGS #1 MCGONAGALL #1 DIAGON ALLEY #1 WOLFSTAR #1 GRYFFINDOR all characters and themes belong to jk rowling! james potter x female oc marauders era cover: ciearwaters 2021 © 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐤𝟐𝟒
𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗦 ᵇᵇᶜ ᵐᵉʳˡⁱⁿ by _dreamya
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𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐒 | ʙʙᴄ ᴍᴇʀʟɪɴ ❝𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍. 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍.❞ « No young man, no young woman, no matter how great, can know their destiny. They cannot glimpse their part in the great story that is about to unfold. Like everyone, they must leave and learn. And so it will be for the young warlock and his sister arriving at the gates of Camelot... A boy and a girl that will in time father a legend. His name... Merlin. Hers... Millicent. » 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙 : 18.05.24 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 : 24.08.24 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙙 : SEASON 1 - 5 ARTHUR PENDRAGON X FEM!OC