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The First and Forgotten Wife by Shobanamanivannan
Shobanamanivannan
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Two maids were cleaning a vast chamber when the younger maid asked the older one, "Didisa, you have been working in the palace for two decades right. Please tell me why are we cleaning this already clean chamber?". The older one smiled and said, "Although this chamber is always kept clean, it should be cleaned before anyone can reside here. And above all, our Ranisa is coming back to the palace". The younger maid didn't seem to accept it as a good news and said, "Whoever may come, but they cannot become equal to our choti Ranisa. She is the most kind, generous and sweetest person I have ever seen. She had never gotten angry on any maids even if they make mistakes. Take my example, I have made such a blunder on my first day here, but choti Ranisa accepted me as her own maid. Who can match her in kindness or even sword fight? And moreover she is Ranasa's heart beat". The old maid sighed and said, "Our Ranisa may not hold the heart of Ranasa. She may not be well versed in sword fight. But there is a reason why she is still our Ranisa. Sometimes one may have to be harsh to deliver justice and not just compromise between the victim and the tormentor. The people should have some fear about getting punished if they do wrong. And that charisma is with our Ranisa". ----------------------------------------------------------- A young girl of 17 years, looked at the retreating back of her newly married husband with a sad face. Just then her brother-in-law seated beside her husband's empty seat said, "Why are you sad, Bhabhisa?". She replied, "It's Nothing devarsa". He glanced back at his bhabhisa one more time and thought, "I don't know when bhaisa will open up with bhabhisa about his heart. She thinks that he is not fond of her. But how would one explain, why he ate the saltless food without a complaint and glared at me to keep my mouth shut. Unless it is for his beloved wife".
The Seductress' Marriage Ploy by monicavansa
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Sebastian stared at Julia's clothing with distaste. This simple cloth on her body was enough to drive him wild with lust. He could feel his control crumbling bit by bit. As he stared at her damp shirt, he couldn't help, but wonder if her breast was secured under that shirt ******************* In the secret shadows of London's gaming halls, Julia, a noblewoman with a wild heart, defies convention to indulge in the thrill of the game. Yet as the pressure to marry mounts, she concocts a scandalous plan: to marry a man who will grant her the freedom she craves. With her sights set on the Duke of Wychford and the charming Earl of Tonfield, Julia vows to seduce her way to the altar. But her best friend's brother, the meddling Duke of Hanton, threatens to unravel her schemes. As the season draws to a close, Julia finds herself engaged to one of them... but which one? Will Julia's bold gamble for freedom lead to happiness, or will her reckless pursuit of love leave her heartbroken?
The Duke's Unexpected Duchess by BrownSugarr28
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18+ The Duke of Kent, Theodore Allen Hale, has lived in self-imposed isolation for years. A childhood stutter, mocked and ridiculed by the first and last lady he gave his heart to, believing he would receive more ridicule from society, forced him into the shadows, where he has remained, speaking only when necessary. Despite his wealth and power, he is the ghost of the ton-whispered about but rarely seen. Lady Sophia Hannah Newton has never stepped foot into a grand ball or a glittering soirée. She was never introduced to society, this allowed her to dedicate herself to her true passion-painting. Under an anonymous name, her art has taken the ton by storm, each new masterpiece the subject of fierce bidding wars among London's elite. Yet no one knows the artist behind the work. What happens when fate draws them together and they agree to a marriage of convenience? ©2025 | All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without my permission. *NO PLAGIARISM!!!*
Star crossed by SowmyaVenkatesan1
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Amelia Advent's sole objective in life is to make her father Nicholas Advent miserable. He must suffer as much as he made her mother suffer. Her fate disposes of her ambitions as she is forced to marry Antony Bennet. Everyone says he is kind, honest and honourable. But to her, he is arrogant, cruel and an ambitious gold digger. His sharp eyes which miss nothing makes her hot with desire. She knows she can't fall in love with him for he could never love her back. Not when he is still pining for his first love. What does fate have in store for this star-crossed couple? Will they find their 'happily ever after' or were they never meant to be?
Lady Parker by theafasano
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The rake Mister Jonathan Pine has one thing in mind for this London season. He will marry a young widow who is pleasant and experienced enough to keep him satisfied in bed so he can get his hands on his grandmother's inheritance and give it to his abusive family. What will happen when things will not go his way, and he ends up trapped with the inexperienced Diamond of the season Lady Parker and a marriage contract that forbids his family from benefitting from his inheritance? Will the lovely Lady Parker ever make her tyrant husband understands that together, they could make a respectful and loving family instead of seeking to be accepted by the vicious family that had hated him since birth? And things could get even more complicated when the King finds out his only goddaughter was betrothed to a man below her station, preventing her from being a Queen as per his wishes. Will the King forsake Lady Parker making the London Society and court turn their backs on her for choosing love instead of appearances?
The Abandoned Lady  by LilyCane
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Lady Amelia Grey is too rich, too quiet and very insecure. In a society where impressions and arranged marriages are popular, Amelia needs a husband. When she miraculously marries the oh-so-handsome Lord Pierce, he can't stand the sight of her! However, when Amelia is abandoned by her husband of two days, everything changes and when he returns, nothing is the same, including Amelia. Will it be second time lucky for Lady Amelia and Lord Pierce?
The Queen  by MaryRose_Author
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COMPLETE She was never meant to be queen. She was never meant to fall in love with the king. And she was never meant to survive the price of both. In a kingdom where loyalty is dangerous and love is a liability, Queen Samira finds herself tangled in a web of secrets, lies, and a forbidden passion that could destroy everything. As enemies rise within the court and the crown grows heavier, one truth becomes painfully clear: love doesn't come without casualties. The king made a choice. And now, so will she. A tale of love and vengeance, loyalty and loss, and the slow unraveling of a kingdom where power is everything-and love might be the most dangerous power of all. © MaryRose 2018. All rights reserved.
The Duke's Second Wife by SofiaThornveil
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Tana receives an unexpected marriage proposal to become the duke's second wife. But instead of joy, she feels nothing but unease. The duke married his childhood friend just months ago, their love story celebrated by the entire capital. So why does he suddenly need another wife? What secret is he hiding? And can Tana ever find happiness with a man whose heart already belongs to someone else?
The Banished Lady by Faithmonz
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In a kingdom where duty reigns supreme, Mirelith's relentless love for Prince Caius is as fiery as it is forbidden. For years, she has fought for his attention, unyielding in her quest to claim his heart-even if it meant driving away every woman who dared to stand in her way. But Evan, burdened by the weight of his royal responsibilities and his own conflicted feelings, resents her unshakable presence.
Unwanted Second Wife by vedika_stories
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This is a historic ancient Indian story, where the kingdom must have heirs . PratapVeer Singh is 32 year old , future king of devgarh, who loves his first wife Riva Singh, she is his childhood friend , they have been married from 12 years, but don't have any child . Everyone wants PratapVeer to get second marriage and give hier , but he doesn't want to cheat on his wife and makes her insecure by bringing a second wife, he believes in having one wife whole life. What will happen when his first wife forces him to get married for the second time, will he accept his second wife ?.