A collection of short stories that I have made in my free time when I couldn't think of what to do for the other stories

In a world where loyalty is earned in blood and love is a dangerous game, one lady must choose between duty and love. Caught between a notorious nobleman and a ruthless general, Rosemary Gunvaldsen must defy society, family, and fate to claim her freedom and heart. Rosemary Gunvaldsen, the young, spirited daughter of a battle-hardened colonel general, is left to grow up in the cold halls of the Gunvaldsen estate while her parents fight on the frontlines of war. Raised and neglected under the indifferent eye of the acting Mistress of the house, Aunt Livia, her only warmth comes from her gentle and wise Grandmother Ivy. When her parents return home victorious, Rosmary yearns to rekindle a relationship with them that she was always denied. But peace brings its own trials. She's suddenly thrust into the center of high society when Daen Erikson, a man of royal descent and a notorious womanizer unexpectedly proposes marriage. To her dismay, her father approves. Unfazed, Rosemary welcomes the familiar feeling of being alone and instead relies on herself to achieve the life she wants. She refuses to surrender to a life designed by others. Fiercely independent, playful, and brave, Rosemary sets out to forge her own path. Her unique nature for a lady draws the attention of many, but none more than the elusive and feared General Wyatt Idris Burke. Wyatt Burke, an adopted nephew of King Leif is a skillful, well-known General of the ruthless Blood Red Army. As he uncovers many hidden secrets of his family lineage, he seeks revenge for his dead parents. Amid betrayals, political intrigue, and the haunting weight of duty, Rosemary must decide: Will she fight for the life she wants and overcome the difficulties thrown her way? Is the intimidating General truly different from what all the rumors say? Or is he the only one who truly sees her? A sweeping tale of courage, secrets, and forbidden love- perfect for fans of epic historical romance with a fierce heroine at its heart.

"The Time Between Us" is a captivating blend of archaeology and romance, following the journey of Madison Thompson, an archaeologist who discovers an artifact with the power to transport her through time. In the Victorian era, she meets Sebastian, a misunderstood artist. As they navigate love across centuries, Madison faces the challenge of returning to her time while unraveling the consequences of meddling with the past. The story unfolds through letters exchanged across time, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the delicate balance between preserving history and forging a new future.

Misanna has dreamed of being recruited by a royal Academy since she could carry a sword, and when she finally receives her letter from Stone Hill at the age of sixteen, she believes all her dreams to be coming true. But when tragedy strikes and Misanna is forced to flee, she finds herself at the mercy of the realm's premier Academy, second to none, where recruits are trained to aid the King himself. Now tasked to eat, sleep, and train with the best up-and-coming fighters in the realm, Misanna has to fight to survive a new looming threat to the kingdom's long held peace, as well as the many trials facing her within the walls of King's Academy.

While at attendance at a royal soiree, a young Miss seems to have captured the eye of a royal who finds himself drawn to our dear young, spirited, sassy and sarcastic Rose Sirington, daughter of Lord Edmund Sirington. Everything goes well until things turn to chaos... A mysterious man tells Rose something that leaves her shocked and confused. Rose finds herself questioning everything she knows and confides in the one person she believes she can trust. Ashton does his best to help Rose out and finds himself falling for her.. Rose feels herself falling in love but is fearful for the things she finds out. Will Rose get the answers she desires or will she be left unanswered and unsure..

{WATTY'S 2020 WINNER & EDITOR'S PICK.} Hopeless romantic and aspiring writer Mare Atwood has fallen madly in love with her childhood correspondent. There's only one catch-she doesn't know who he is. When the beaus of Star's Crossing return from boarding school to begin the courting season, Mare is determined to uncover the identity of her writer, flout her family's intentions of orchestrating an advantageous marriage, and procure the life of writing and romance she's always sought. But as in the tales she so adores, it won't be easy. Galas, masquerades, picnics, and hunts-alongside an old friend, a former teacher, and an unlikely ally, Mare delves into an investigation that leaves her torn between three clever, deceptive, and wealthy young bachelors. If Mare can confirm which is her writer and claim his hand before the courting season ends, she'll have her wish: the love of her life, a valuable marriage, and a future of writing romance. But with the eyes of Star's Crossing upon her, a business plot forcing invisible hands, and the unwillingness of her writer to come forward-Mare's future may not end in triumph, but tragedy. Set against the gilded Victorian backdrop of coastal Connecticut and lush with pre-war luxury, fans of Jane Austen, Margaret Mitchell, and Louisa May Alcott are sure to enjoy this lighthearted, lyrical novel of young love, independence, and identity. #1 Literary #1 YA Romance #1 Victorian #1 Lyrical #8 General Fiction