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Waltzing till death by theWITD
theWITD
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Juliet Kearley, the Mayor of Ebendale's daughter, learns the risks of being a woman in 1878 the hard way. Betrayed and ruined, she willingly offers her life to a boy whose eyes harbour hellfire. He seeks vengeance; she seeks an end. Two years later, that boy, once a nobody, becomes the most wanted criminal in Ebendale. Witness to his vindictive behaviour, Juliet makes it her goal to stop him before the flames she once saw dancing in his eyes strike the match to her town's destruction. In her endeavour, she ventures north of the river that cuts Ebendale in half and into Barnell Street-hell on Earth. But amid her investigation, she finds that her enemies might lie elsewhere. Sword fights, rooftop confessions and Royal Balls festoon the story of a girl who lost it all only to find so much more.
101 Ways to Save a Life by reflectives
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Lyla James and Haiden Lucas are stuck in an endless cycle marked by fated encounters, tainted love, and tragic deaths. ***** In one hundred different realities, one thing remains constant; Lyla James always falls in love with Haiden Lucas. Their destinies are hopelessly entangled, and it's only a matter of time until Lyla bumps into Haiden and can suddenly recall memories from other lifetimes. The things she remembers, however, are a heavy burden to carry. What's the use of knowing a love that always ends in tragedy? For a chance at a happily ever after, however, Lyla is willing to risk it all...and risk it all again. Although she doesn't understand why history loves to repeat itself or why she and Haiden have been cursed by a fated cycle of love and death, she's determined to save a life. Save his life. Even if it takes 101 times to finally get it right. WARNING: This story contains content that depicts death, substance abuse, terminal illness, sexual harassment, mentions of abuse, mental health crisis such as depression and anxiety, and suicide that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotlines.html. Reader discretion is advised.
Rendezvous in the Romanowskian Empire by KaiseyEliysian
KaiseyEliysian
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"And... the fifth rule," he came forward, locking me between him and the slab again. "This should be the last time you talked to me like that," he lowered his face to my level, spiking my heart rate further. "Next time you rant on or call me by the name, I'll personally make sure to shut your lips," he whispered without a hint of casualness on his rugged face. "Will you follow the rules, Althea?" * * * When archaeological intern, Coretta Hayes, is transported to the fourth century BCE for a ground zero reporting, she discovers something that's unknown to the modern historians. The kingdom of Romanos. And she's over the moon when she manages to become its court writer, disguising herself behind the fake name of Althea Rosemary. But there's a problem. The kingdom's smouldering ruler, Julian Romanowski, is too interested in his newest court writer. And he wouldn't let her go anytime soon. *This is a newadult book ~ mild mature content* # Winner of Ambys 2024 in Favourite Historical fiction Novel # Featured on "Slow Burn" reading list of Wattpad Romance # Featured on "Echoes of the Past (Historical)" reading list of Wattpad TimeTravel
EYES OF FIRE AND ICE by infernoum
infernoum
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His dark voice trails down her spine, lighting a path of desire that renders her breathless. "If only I were in a position of no consequence." Alia's breath wavers when the pad of his thumb slowly glides across her bottom lip. "Then I could give in to the desire of killing the men who touch you." • It is the year 2358 and the Lycanthrope Kingdom is crumbling. Alia Cain is a 23 year old werewolf. She finds the King to be weak, impulsive and unfit to rule. She's witnessed his cruel actions, first-hand, when he sent Warriors of the Throne to kill her parents. She was 19. After their deaths, her uncle Darian - a highly respected Commander of the Throne - took her in and helped train her into the fighter she needs to be, to kill the King. But things don't always work out the in way you want them to. Not only does Alia have to leave her pack to survive, but her mind, body and soul desperately crave to uncover the mystery of the man who dominates everyone and everything around him with an aura so Herculean he makes all fall to their knees before him. A man who silences and relaxes his fellow pack members with his protective presence and has enough power to slaughter an entire Pack. Valen Volkov. A fierce and extremely powerful beast of a man with a harrowing past that has haunted him for years on end. Endless years of torture has resulted in him losing his memory and not only does he have no true sense of identity, but everyone around him wants him to become King. He finds no interest in the role, but things soon change when he meets a troubled Fugitive named Alia Cain. MATURE CONTENT. This includes detailed descriptions of violence, strong language, and sexual content. #1 fiction 14/02/23 #1 lycanking 30/05/23 #1 royal 17/06/23 #1 slowburn 29/08/23 #1 supernatural 02/03/24 #1 king 21/07/24 #1 adult 07/08/24 #1 lycanthrope 18/12/24 #1 paranormal 09/05/25
Lost in Darkness by midnight-disaster
midnight-disaster
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"Suddenly, I found our faces so close together, I could feel his warm breath caressing my face. It smelt slightly of mint, and an undercurrent that was all Cole-pure masculine goodness.I breathed in deeply, my eyes briefly fluttering closed. God, since when did he smell so good?" Raven has lost everyone. Her mother and twin sister died, her father left, leaving her in alone in the world with powers that she barely understands. All that Raven has left is Cole, her best friend. When a dangerous enemy resurfaces intent on killing Raven, Cole swears he will do all he can to protect her. As the two get pushed closer together, will their combined powers be enough to save them? Will Raven be able to stop her heart from shattering to a thousand pieces? *** Please keep in mind that this is a first draft, and is, for the most part, unedited. I know it's not at its best, but I'm working on it... "Wow, I am so hooked!" "You captivated me from the start..." "The storyline seems very original..." The above were just a few of the comments I received... :) As you can tell, this is also a romance as well as paranormal/fantasy :) hehe Laura__Zalenga owns the right to the picture in the cover...
Knight for the Prince by MadelaineTaljaard
MadelaineTaljaard
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Marilyn's mother died of cancer. Forced to live with her uncle. Merchant Lord Grimston is well known and respected in the kingdom. What is a girl to do when you feel that death would be easier than a pre-arranged marriage? She won't let her uncle's soldiers get their filthy paws on her father's armor and old squire sword. Her father taught her the skill of a sword through vigorous training. Training meant for hardened soldiers. She was told that her father died on the battlefield by everyone in her village and the kingdom. If she is caught she will be executed for Impersonating a soldier or so she believes. With her choice made she finds herself standing before the prince and the beginning of an adventure that will change her life forever. Feel free to comment on my work. If you find any errors in my work, please feel free to point them out. It is only with your help that I can improve my writing. 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🍻🦊🍻🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
~𝙁𝘼𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀~ by author__rio
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BILLIONAIRE SERIES #2 People believe that Fate is the thing which brings love in people's lives. But what will happen when fate gives you destruction first and then love? Dhruv Rajvansh,33,CEO of Rajvansh Group and one and only heir of the Rajvansh family. He is a billionaire , handsome, fearless, funny,happy-soul and sweetheart to everyone. And treats people the way they treat him. Currently waiting for a girl with whom he can marry. But no one could claim his heart until she came. Rutba Sharma, 26, a simple girl from a middle-class family, is an ordinary employee of a company and doing a part-time job in a café. She is kindhearted, beautiful, polite,caring, humble, innocent, talented, shy girl. Her whole life went with fulfilling her family's happiness. But her life changed suddenly when her father requested something from her for the first time. Let's see how fate operates them to their love between destruction... # 1misunderstanding(24/11/2024)
RINGS & VEINS | 𝐏𝐉𝐌 ✓ by jiminthighsss
jiminthighsss
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✅ "We always long for the forbidden things." 𝐝𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥 ↯ ⚔︎ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴏɴᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛᴡᴏ ᴄᴏᴍʙɪɴᴇᴅ ⚔︎ ↯ ➵ sᴛᴀʀᴛᴇᴅ 3/31/18 ➵ ᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ 1/31/19
You in Real Life by amberkbryant
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Mazie has fallen in love. Okay, maybe it's with the ghost of a boy from school she hates, but love conquers all, right? ***** Soon after sixteen-year-old Mazie moves to the town of Dorn, she becomes haunted by the ghost of a teenage boy. The ghost doesn't remember anything, so Mazie calls him Jack. Until then, she never knew that ghosts could tap dance, nor that it was possible to fall in love with one! But then Mazie meets Blake, a mean, popular boy at her new high school - and she realizes that Blake is Jack's living counterpart. This means Blake is in grave danger, and only Mazie can help him, but saving this unpleasant boy might kill her ghostly love forever... [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]]
Ignite [Wattys 2024 Shortlist] | ✔ by AshleighReeds
AshleighReeds
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"You're in my territory now, princess, and you'll abide by my rules. Is that clear?" he whispered in my ear as he backed me against the wall, his hand slithering around my waist and pulling me closer to him. __________ Leading the largest, most feared werewolf pack in America wasn't easy. As the Alpha, Haden Pierce carried the strength of his pack on his shoulders since his father was attacked by rogues. At the age of 17, he was forced to build bonds, strengthen relationships, and create a pack aura that no one would dare challenge. He led by fear, but he also led by loyalty and a determination to protect his family at all costs. After the years passed, he had given up on finding his mate and planned out his future so his pack would remain strong from the rogues that threatened to bring them down. His hatred of rogues and what they stood for ran deep. That was until Zara Ferrari, his mate, crossed his lands. The very thing he despised - a rogue - was now his mate. And as much as he tried to fight, as much as he tried to resist, the fire between them was undeniable. Would he give in or will they both get burned? __________ IGNITE is a slow-burn but you'll enjoy passionate mates, possessive exes, reunited families, unexpected betrayals and so much more! If you love the heat and don't mind some suspense that will have you at the edge of your seat waiting for the next chapter, click 'Start Reading' and enjoy ;) HIGHEST RANKINGS #2 in Werewolf of 200K stories #1 in Warriors of 47k stories #1 in Fire of 43.2k stories #47 in Enemies to Lovers of 85.2k stories #8 in Mates of 41.5 stories #1 in Black Writers of 373 stories #2 in Moon Goddess of 3.9k stories #27 in Rogue of 8k stories #3 in Rewrite of 5.3k stories #4 in Cliffhanger of 10.2 stories _____________________________________________________ Copyright © 2024 Ashleigh Reeds. All rights reserved. *** Rewritten version of the original book, Unwillingly, Unprotected Heart ***