Complete (First Draft) The year is 1815, sixteen year old Margaret Woodbridge thinks her world is ending as she watches the youngest of her three brothers whisk away her best friend from Somerset as they leave on their honeymoon. The feeling of loneliness is almost as suffocating as when she found out she was orphaned and left in the care of her eldest brother and his wife almost four years ago. With the sudden realization that marriage is a fact of life and she has no prospects, the uncertainty of her future weighs heavily on her. After a little nudging from her guardians soon there are plans to make for London for the Season with the hopes that Margaret will find a suitable match. Is this the adventure that her best friend alluded to as she left? Follow Margaret as she navigates the sea of Society as she attempts to find true love. My Beautiful Cover by Frappell

Out of mind out of sight? Is that something that's true, Yves hopes it's not. When his best friend moves away from victorian London to Paris and he can't follow he feels the weight of loneliness creeping up on him. But the letter from his dear Cyril soften the blow. Paris, a gleaming dream full of oppurtunity Cyril can't believe his eyes and of course he won't forget his best friend, that would be unthinkable. Right?

Flashback to the 1950s. Veronica became pregnant by up-and-coming lawyer Paul. He did the right thing and married her. However, his plans weren't revolving around forever, and Veronica overheard him talking to his former? current? girlfriend. That's when Veronica started making her own plans.

"Well it is unfortunate that you will be saddled with a husband, despite your preference to remain a spinster," Mr Wilkes said with a smirk. "I beg your pardon?" The faintest alarm flickered in his eyes. "You don't really intend to refuse me?" The look on his face turned to that of a bewildered schoolboy. Frederick Wilkes was not used to refusal. "You don't really mean to propose marriage to a lady you have just met?" London, 1910. A strange bequest in a will leads to Mary Taylor hastily marrying reckless playboy Frederick Wilkes. Fred has a bad reputation but it is the seemingly moral Mary's past that threatens to destroy them both. A story of love, betrayal and murder. Best ranks: #1 in literary fiction, #1 in historical fiction #5 romance

Paris, 1940. As the Germans invade her beloved city of Paris, aspiring jazz singer Vivienne Dumont leaves everything behind for her family's summer villa in the charming seaside town of Bordeaux. Instead of finding refuge, Vivienne is forced to assume a new identity when Nazi troops encroach upon every corner of her home country. Hiding her Jewish heritage, Vivienne is swept into the upper echelons of Nazi high society, thwarting the romantic advances of a malevolent German officer as she attempts to survive. When given the opportunity, Vivienne risks everything to hide other refugees in plain sight under the guise of operating a quaint hotel from her summer home.

Having been blinded in one eye, lost an arm, and suffered severe burns, Lewis Miller is sent back to England in the spring of 1916 to recover. Battling shellshock and pain, he turns to his caretaker, Marion O'Leary, for comfort. Alone and changed after his experiences in the trenches, he seeks a friend in Marion. The more he heals from his injuries, the more he relies on her- and he believes that she relies on him... A short story set in the midst of the First World War.

It's the 1860s. As the American Civil War rages on, two teenagers find unexpected refuge in their budding friendship-one that blossoms into something more. In a small Maryland town balanced on the edge of loyalty and rebellion, they find themselves irrevocably drawn together. One is a free spirit, sharp-tongued, and unconventional young lady. The other, a charming outsider raised among aristocrats, jaded by the frivolous life of high society. She's lost someone to the war. He knows it's the wrong time to fall in love. But the heart rarely waits for permission. ┎┈┈┈┈୨♡୧┈┈┈┈୨♡୧┈┈┈┈୨♡୧┈┈┈┈┒ This slow-burning romance explores the courage it takes to hope-especially when everything around you says not to. With letters tucked under pillows, glances that linger too long, and a town that watches too closely, their story is one of stolen moments and hard decisions. Featuring beloved tropes like friends to lovers, and the yearning ache of uncertain affection, this sweeping historical drama captures the uncertain beauty of first love in a world where trust is a radical act-and loving someone may be the bravest choice of all. ┖┈┈┈┈୨♡୧┈┈┈┈୨♡୧┈┈┈┈୨♡୧┈┈┈┈┚ ------ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ------ Top Rank Tags: #1 on 1860 #6 on Clean This book is entirely a work of fiction, inspired by the historical events of the American Civil War. The characters are all fictional, and all rights to this work are reserved by the author. ♠︎Started in August 2024.♠︎

In the heart of WWII, Jane Higgins and Joel Turner find comfort in one another's company. Sparks fly, and despite the uncertainty in their lives, they fall head over heels in love. But when Joel's name is called for the draft, their relationship is put to the ultimate test. Now they must overcome the circumstances that threaten to tear them apart or risk losing each other forever. Best Rankings: #1 in loveanddeath #3 in pearlharbor

Early in World War One, a young Canadian soldier is wounded and trapped behind German lines. He uses quick thinking and ingenuity to evade capture, then deeper into enemy territory, he meets a young woman who recently lost her father and brothers to the war. She takes him home to meet her mother, hoping he can help them escape back to their family roots in Switzerland. As they flee over the mountains, love blossoms and stirs old traumas. He's torn between following his heart and honouring his sworn duty.

when austria falls dominant to germany, maria falls into the arms of opposed nazi officer- tobias von frank. when all of europe is in turmoil maria and tobias are seduced in a bittersweet romance whilst the whispers of war rage throughout. will these violent delights have violent ends?