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Where the Sakura Bloom by MarCafeWrites
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In a land of swordsmanship and myth, three English children are about to change the course of history... ~~~ Colin, Madeline, and Brian Evans have always sought adventure. But try as they might to find intrigues and escapades at their ailing grandfather's estate, their quest continues to prove fruitless. Until one day, a misplaced door leading to a misplaced stairway takes them to a foreign world of warriors and legends. At last, an adventure seems within their grasp. In the beautiful and mysterious land of Makoto, the Evans children meet a pair of young samurai - siblings Shin and Min Kazuo - who show the children that Makoto's peaceful beauty is nothing but a façade. The country is plagued by unpredictable raids, a clan of merciless bounty hunters, and a faction of sinister Shōgun. When Min is captured and taken to the Shōgun's palace, Shin teaches the art of swordsmanship to the Evans children, and they begin a perilous journey toward freeing Makoto. However, the origin of the Shōgun's rule is far darker than the Makotan people know. Evil forces are at work. And amidst the war for freedom, the Evans children discover that no adventure comes without danger or cost. {For fans of Narnia, Oz, Wonderland, Neverland, and Japanese history & culture.}
Through It All  by madairifa
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In the small town of Lakewood in the nineteenth century, the future of Adam Lancaster and Sophia Willis has been set through an arrange marriage, but Sophia is in love with the son of the richest man in town and Adam has never considered marriage as part of his life. Will they give each other a chance or are they destined to live unhappily ever after? 7/24/2016: #5 in Historical Fiction (I am walking on air! Thank you guys so much!)
The House of Beardsley by flowersforleah
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Ever since people could remember only men were allowed to enter the House of Beardsley, but for the first time four young girls with nothing in common have been hired to work in the mansion as live-in housekeepers. Shuyan, a Chinese orphan living in Victorian England, has always had a hard time finding a job, so she applies without much thought to the infamous House of Beardsley. Her co-workers, Bethany, Clo, and Rhiannon, on the other hand, seem to have no desire to work. Although they have been warned to keep their contact with the seven men of Beardsley as minimal as possible, Shuyan comes close to overstepping the boundaries when she makes contact with the crippled and gentle master Eugene. When she finds out the girls are hired for a much more sinister reason from the cold and mysterious Tobias, will she choose to stay in the House of Beardsley? More importantly, with each secret she unearths and relation she makes will she be able to leave...? #1 in Victorian-era (1/31/20) #1 in Asiansinlit (2/13/20) #1 in nobility (2/25/20) #1 in Edwardian (3/31/20) #1 in earl (4/22/20) #1 in Asian (8/9/20) #1 in gothicromance (1/4/21) #2 in debutante (4/18/20) #2 in regencyromance (10/3/20) #3 in Victorian (2/20/20) #1 in gothic (9/7/24)
The Marquess and The Rose  by Angie8177
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The Marquess and The Rose The Marquess... Dominic McAllister, The Marquess of Grisham is a tall, dark and handsome bachelor. He is a hedonistic rake in his own right and he prefers to stay that way. The Rose... Emilia Westham the tons petite wallflower, a meek, young beauty that has not yet blossomed. When Dominic finds Emilia injured on his boat, he nurses her back to health and events take place that go beyond his control. It awakens a passionate encounter that shakes them both to their core. His tender caresses and stolen kisses turn the petite wallflower into a sensual, beautiful rose that blossoms under his touch. One he plucks and keeps for himself. **** WARNING: THIS STORY IS OF MATURE NATURE THAT CONTAINS FOUL LANGUAGE, STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT AND IS FOR ADULT READERS... **** EXTREME GRAMMATICAL ERRORS INCLUDED BE WARNED
Star's Crossing by Madeleine_Graves
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{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
A Fiery Dalliance by littleLo
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The words graceful, proper, ladylike and elegant could never be used to describe Perrie Beresford, the eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Ashwood. Perrie has always had a little too much fire in her to ever be classified as a beautiful young debutante, which is what she will inevitably become in her first Season. But romance, courting, and marriage are the last things on Perrie's mind. Especially when her nemesis, who was once an annoying classmate, suddenly appears in her home as her father's protégé. As Perrie is pushed towards the life of an adult by those around her, she can't help but be pulled into a game of wars within the walls of her very home. But Perrie is about to learn that the line between love and hate are very fine ... and perhaps might not even exist at all.
The Heart of a Viscount: Book 1 Victorian Romance Series: SAMPLE CHAPTERS by LisaHiggins3
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*Now published on Amazon and free with Kindle Unlimited Sample chapters only What's a girl to do when she's left orphaned and alone after her father's unfortunate and unexpected demise? Miss Verity Weston imagined she'd be whisked off to the country and settle into a quiet life with her only living female relative, Aunt Margaret, the Countess of Blakley. However, her father had other ideas. Fearing his sister, Margaret, would set a bad example for Verity-the countess was quite eccentric and well in her dotage-her father did the unthinkable and left her the ward of Viscount Stanbury-a mere stranger. Viscount Stanbury was in too deep. A confirmed bachelor and heir to a dukedom, Julian lived his life at leisure until the unthinkable happened. However, as a gentleman, he was only as good as his word. Verity Weston had turned his life upside down, and he wanted to wring the chit's neck or kiss her senseless-depending on the moment. With Verity's exquisite beauty and dowry, settling her with an honorable husband should have been easy, yet nothing was simple when it came to Verity. A love/hate relationship, burning chemistry, and a crazy, overbearing countess collide in this thrilling and humorous Victorian Novella.
A Victorian Lady's Guide to Killing Gods and Monsters [ONC 2023] by MeriVial
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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS meets Victorian England in this whimsical historical fantasy about love, feminism, family, and revenge. *** United Kingdom, 1852. 19-year-old Atalanta "Hattie" Rayburn has seen monsters everywhere since she was a child. When the mysterious man in her dreams appears in real life to warn her about a prophecy, Hattie discovers she is a demigoddess, a daughter of Zeus. The Greek gods are real... along with all the monsters she once heard about. With Ben, another demigod, she will have to travel across England to get to talk with her father. He is the only one who can give her answers... because the prophecy says she will have to make a decision that will define the fate of the world -but will she save it, or destroy it?
The Last Descendants (Victorian Romance) by ElouiseLy2
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In the late 19th century, James Smith is the eldest son of Baron George Smith. James falls in love with his friend's younger sister Y/n Jones. But because of some circumstances, James's father forced him to marry a woman whom his father believed would make their unity to another state stronger. Will his love to Y/n still continue? Y/n- your or desired name for the woman in this story
A Lady Never Tells by laura0703
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At the age of six, Lillian Jones lost her parents in a terrible fire. She then was shipped off to live with her Grandmother. As an adult, Lillian becomes curious about the mysterious death of her parents. When she investigates the truth, she goes down a dangerous road to discovery. Why her parents? What really happened that night? Is there anyone she can trust?