Historical romance
12 story
Serendipity ✔ на sIytherinprince
sIytherinprince
  • WpView
    Прочтений 786,961
  • WpVote
    Голосов 29,169
  • WpPart
    Частей 29
"I have a deep feeling that you do not plan on telling me who you really are in the near future," the Prince broke the comfortable silence. Annabelle shook her head and smiled, "It is for our own good if you do not know." Annabelle works as a maid in the Winchester castle, when one fateful night and a beautiful gown brings her closer to the prince.
A Love Worthy на inkzerospace
inkzerospace
  • WpView
    Прочтений 8,563,302
  • WpVote
    Голосов 288,787
  • WpPart
    Частей 37
Ginelle Hayes is orphaned, and after escaping her abusive guardian with a dark secret, she finds herself alone on the cruel streets of London. Then Eloise Ashford arrives to take the impoverished child under her care and back to her lavish plantation manor where she raises the skittish child as her own. He is an intense and challenging man, with dark secrets and a guarded heart. Dorian Don Ashford returns from sea, eager to seek the comforts of his manor home, only to find an unwanted distraction in the form of a small, orphan girl. As time transpires, the girl transforms into a remarkable beauty that stirs feelings unknown to Dorian, slowly thawing the ice around his heart. But when a sudden tragedy occurs, will it bring Dorian and Ginelle closer, will their desire and destiny bound them together in the thralls of love or will the past resurface and the perilous truths shatter their lives forever? Cover done by M_Rainberry.
Until I Really Do  на LeeleeKez
LeeleeKez
  • WpView
    Прочтений 2,752,904
  • WpVote
    Голосов 141,516
  • WpPart
    Частей 54
(Highest ranking #1 in historical) "I volunteer. I will be your wife..." When he rose a brow, she covered the distance between them, her jaw set. "In name only." He seemed to consider her words for a few seconds. "No," He finally said. "What?!" Her pitch rose a notch, disappointment lacing her voice. Taking a step that brought him face to face with her, "If you must be my wife, Blondie, then you must truly be my wife -in name, and in body." He leaned forward, his warm breath tickling her skin as his eyes ran down the length of her. "Frankly," He raised his eyes back to her. "I want all of you. All, or nothing." ____________________________________ Sharon Annabella Freelance is the only daughter of George Freelance, the town's drunk gambler. Not only has he gambled everything away, but he has managed to gamble his daughter away also. Left with no other choice, Sharon must marry and learn to live with the man her father lost a bet to. Well, he can have her but he will never possess her heart. That, he can bloody bet on! __________________________________ Mathew Steiner, in a desperate attempt to be independent, leaves the comfort of his father's wealth, moves to a small town, and buys a mansion he cannot fully afford yet. When Mathew's only hope of paying fully for the house is dashed, he is faced with two options; return to his father, a failure or, get his hands on his inheritance left by his grandfather. There is only one problem with option two; he must find a wife to do so. Copyright © 2016-2017 Lily Orevba All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
The Thread Of Fate на SK_tea24
SK_tea24
  • WpView
    Прочтений 57,342
  • WpVote
    Голосов 2,497
  • WpPart
    Частей 60
"You need to understand this." He stepped closer, "I'm going to protect you Seraphina. Now and forever. Even if you choose to leave. You're someone I'm willing to die for so get it through your head." "Why?" I breathed. "Because I want to." He kissed my forehead, "and because I can." **** A king on the path of revenge and a girl running for her life. Can he protect her? Will she save him? Will they fall in love and have a happily ever after? Or does fate have other plans? **** This story is now completed 🎉 (it's the first draft though 🤫)
The Search for Cinderella на WaitingForEnd
WaitingForEnd
  • WpView
    Прочтений 310,393
  • WpVote
    Голосов 15,600
  • WpPart
    Частей 43
After being left destitute by her stepmother Jade must dress up as a man to make a respectable living since she lives in a time where women are bound by the confines of society. She finds herself employed by Prince Luke who is in search for his one and only true love.
The Prince & The Pauper на Rebecca_Shade
Rebecca_Shade
  • WpView
    Прочтений 132,702
  • WpVote
    Голосов 4,248
  • WpPart
    Частей 18
At the age of seven her mother died, her hope, her rock, her everything... lost because of envy. Winter Edison is a girl living in the medieval ages, a time of Kings and Queens. She is a motherless, abused, and lonely eighteen year old trying to survive in a world that tells her she is not wanted. Then one night in the woods leads Winter Edison into the presence of Bastian Nahario; the future king and her heart beats for the first time. Beats for love, hope, and joy. But, the prince is betrothed to another. What happens when a jealous princess feels threatened by Winter and her beauty? She takes matters into her own hands to destroy her. Will she succeed or fail? In a world of status and the law of royalty only marrying royalty, will Winter retreat from Bastian and ignore her pressing feelings? Or will she forget the laws and let her heart take her to where it belongs? Also will news of Winter's beginnings destroy all that she has worked for? All her mother worked to keep from her? TW: Domestic Abuse, mentions of child abuse Published 2/4/18 Disclaimer! I do not own copyright to the picture on the cover. If anyone knows who the artist it please let me know so I can give credit!!!
The Maiden's Song (draft-editing) на rosaimee
rosaimee
  • WpView
    Прочтений 174,475
  • WpVote
    Голосов 7,451
  • WpPart
    Частей 51
Beautiful and young Amalthea's (Am) life changed the day King Ataro discovered her in the woods. She is a charming maiden that lives with her mother (Jocelyn) in a modest village in the woods of Abhainn Kingdom. Amalthea is gifted with a spell bound voice that enchants more than one... Including Prince Alasther, a handsome duke (Lord Roderick) and her stunning best friend, Maik. But the road of love is not always easy to take... And being a teenager in the Middle Ages is a hard task, more over if you become noticeable and desired by the most gorgeous three gentlemen in the kingdom. Amalthea will experience the situations regarding to love- and hormones- every girl must deal with. She will face deceive, hate, jealousy, pride and even death. Am will have to decide whom will rule her heart... and believe me, it will be a tough decision...
Lady in Rags на Spiszy
Spiszy
  • WpView
    Прочтений 4,866,153
  • WpVote
    Голосов 253,501
  • WpPart
    Частей 56
Verity Baker has spent her life cleaning up after her father's mistakes. But one day, he goes too far and sells her, for one night only, to a local lord to pay his debts. What kind of man would buy a woman? What kind of woman would agree to be bought? COMPLETED
How to be a Housemaid на gingerbread250
gingerbread250
  • WpView
    Прочтений 717,220
  • WpVote
    Голосов 31,614
  • WpPart
    Частей 31
[Completed] New Highest Ranking #7 in Historical Fiction: After a shaky past of arranged marriages and abuse, Millicent Thorne decides to start anew away from the life she used to know. To escape her past life, Millicent signs up for a job as a housemaid on the estate owned by Mr. Theodore Ashton. Can Millicent change her life for the better, or will her past finally catch up with her and ruin her hard work forever? Book Cover Copyright- © Victoria Davies/ Trevillion Images Highest Rankings #61- August 16 #21- August 19 #8- August 20 #14- August 22 #7- October 10
First at Last на WillowDeane
WillowDeane
  • WpView
    Прочтений 9,443,311
  • WpVote
    Голосов 326,523
  • WpPart
    Частей 27
Erika Lovet is used to being in the background, always in her sister's shadow. Since she was a child, her parents have always doted on Alice, have always wanted the best for her, while Erika, the other child, is always thought of second, but still expected to be like her sister. So, it's a surprise to everyone when the dashing Prince asks for Erika, and not her sister. Who knew that the only person to notice Erika first, just happens to be the one that every other girl in the land desires?