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Lion and Lace [Tom Hiddleston] by Humble_beginnings
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When Rebecca meets Tom while working in London, she finds her commitment to the boyfriend she left behind seriously tested. 18+ only, NSFW, contains occasional explicit language and sex scenes.
BRIDGERTON // 𝑠𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝑥 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑔𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑛 by giannahaart
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Dearest gentle reader, it has been bought to my attention a certain Miss Bridgerton is back in town. In the hallowed halls of Regency London, where whispers of romance and scandal intertwine like the delicate tendrils of a climbing rose, Lady Elliana Bridgerton returns to society with the weight of familial expectation upon her shoulders. Fresh from the jubilant nuptials of her sister, she embarks upon her own debutante season, a time when her heart and aspirations dance precariously on the precipice of high society's demands. Yet, as she dons her finest gowns and steps into the glittering ballroom, longing for a match that would elevate her standing, fate conspires to divert her course. For in the midst of swirling gowns and the cadence of laughter, she encounters the enigmatic Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. With his brooding charm and an allure that ignites a fire within her, Elliana finds herself irresistibly drawn to the very man her heart had sworn to avoid. As the pair navigate the treacherous waters of societal expectation and personal desire, Elliana must confront her own heart's inclinations, discovering that true love often lies in the most unexpected of places. Will she dare to defy the conventions that bind her, or will she succumb to the pressures of propriety? In this tale of passion and intrigue, secrets shall be unveiled, and the bonds of love tested, as Lady Elliana learns that sometimes the most enticing romance is the one that finds you when you least expect it.
The Beauty Of Rose by yahsss
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**DRAFT MOSTLY** FOR FANS OF BRIDGERTON Rose Axel is deformed from the burns she endured from her father. Her face is forever hidden under a veil. Her waist is much too wide, hips too ample. Too many prefer calling her fat. Or to her family, a cow. When hastily married after her father's death, to honor the agreement made in his will, she expects nothing of it. And she is right to think so. Matthew Whitfield is not happy upon receiving Rose as a bride. He cannot even look upon her, as she refuses to take off her veil, and has no features he considers attractive. The handsome charming Mr. Whitfield cannot be bothered by the likes of his wife. She is the fulfillment of a contract and nothing more. So he takes a mistress, and falls in love. Victoria Sill is everything Rose is not. Beautiful, gliding, and glowing. She's interested in one thing only, and that is to hold the title of Matthew's wife, Mrs. Whitfield. She doesn't care who she has to crush to get her way, be it Rose herself. Victoria always get what she wants. Be it one way or other. Soon Rose falls upon a secret that turns the tables. In addition, Victoria finds a way to become closer to the Whitfield name. A child. As the circumstances shift, and the Whitfield mansion is thrown into uproar, will this situation bring Matthew and Rose together? Or will Victoria succeed in keeping them apart? ---- #35 in victorian 5/13/22 #1 in oldtimes 5/23/22 #2 in regency 5/28/22 #1 in bridgerton 6/15/22 [[word count: 80,000-100,000 words]]
His Innocent Rose (Hinley Manor Book 1) by RaeySam
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-Damian Davensport- He was the next Duke of Hinley and all of his Father's responsibilities fell into his shoulders. A bride was provided for him, a beautiful lady of good upbringing with an ancient name and heritage. The wealth and title was at his hands. Yet, he was not happy. -Rose Roderick- Raised as a servant without any memory of her past life, she had managed to lived content with what life had offered her. She had grown into a desirable woman who had a roof over her head and food at her table. Yet her heart yearned for something riches and finery could not give. -Dathan Davensport- All his life, he had been the second best. No title to inherit, no responsiblities to think and no wealth to enjoy. He was the black sheep of the family, the opposite of the perfect son his brother portrayed. Yet, he had yearned to be accepted. He comes home and discovers not only he had wanted what his brother already have but what he cannot have as well. For five years they were apart. They had hoped they would outgrow the attraction and closeness they had between them. She knew that her emotions do not count, for she was a servant and he was the next Duke of Hinley. For five years, Rose Roderick kept her admiration for the young Damian Davensport-that is, until he came back and all those stirrings came alive. This time it was hotter, fiercer and more dangerous. But not only does she feel conflicted with him, his brother, Dathan-her great friend had began showing more than childhood closeness to her. He had shown her passion and lust. Things she had responded to willingly. Can she give her heart to a man she could never have? What of her body desires, who screamed to be held captive by someone she did not expect to fall for? And how could she go on, not fully knowing what her real identity meant?
And When My Song Begins by MrslisaL
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It's Two years later and Ben and Lisa are still going strong loving each other more every day with their family ever expanding as everyone predicted it would with little Martha the latest edition to the Langley bunch, their children their haven their world of love that they have built and nurtured together. Their dreams have blossomed as they rightly should, Lisa is sometimes unrecognisable in the way she has changed and grown in confidence in front of Ben's very eyes they really are the unstoppable bunch. With Ben secured as Principal at the college with his ever faithful musketeers there to back him up and The Raindrop club now priding itself as one of the hotspots of London with Ben's angel of music going down a storm it seems that nothing can stop them now, but we all know that life is not like that and certainly never has been for our lovable pair. Join them again in the exciting sometimes heartbreaking "And When My Song Begins" the third book in the series
Sing Once Again With Me by MrslisaL
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They have been through so much, pain and heartache but also such joy and wonder the stuff that memories are made of, but now with a new home their sweet haven just how they want it, their beautiful daughter Freja along with the gorgoeus Riley and Ellie their little family complete it would seem that Lisa and Ben have it all their love for each other so strong no one can break it, break the unbreakable as much as some have tried. With their family surrounding them they continue on their amazing journey living their dream while discovering that new ones can be made. Ben's need to keep his girl and his family safe is beyond what it has ever been but can our adorable couple be allowed to live the life they want and dwell in the happiness that they so richly deserve or does fate have more challenges and will those stars that they refer so much to go their way. The Langley's are back facing the world together
I Choose You by batchofhiddles
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This is a story that follows the ups and downs of Cassie and Benedict's relationship through the course of the years. They first met in college; she was a transfer student, coming out of America to finish her four years at Manchester University. But what happens when she meets the most beautiful, charming guy she's ever seen? As they start to get serious, what happens to her plans that she's had since she was a little girl that was just now in her grasp? **Horrible summary, but I couldn't come up with anything better... **I was going to make every chapter a different year (whether it be a year later or ten), but then I realized...that's too much work for me and too much confusion.
You're in Sherlock (Sherlock × Reader) by allibunn
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Y/N is a forensic scientist with a curious past that has caused her to develop photographic memory as well as damage to her connection to emotions. When she meets Mr. Sherlock Holmes her perspective of everything changes. Follow yourself (yes, I said yourself) through BBC's Sherlock! (Just an FYI, I DONT own the original Sherlock scripts nor do I have anything to do with the show. All rights are reserved to them. This is just my reimagination if there was someone added into the show! Some of the work is my own, but most plot lines are from the show!!!!)
SHAMELESS by lessybrie
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Lilliana Barnette is your typical timid teenage girl who finds herself falling more and more in love with the handsome Damon Michaelson....her father's bestfriend, a man much older than her and one she's to refer to as her uncle. Damon Arnold Michaelson, a multi-billionare business tycoon, bachelor in his prime known for his irresistible charm amongst the ladies. He finds himself falling for his neice Lilliana, but.....being his bestfriend's daughter meant she was forbidden to him but his desire for her only grew with each passing day....even when he was being intimate with other women, she took over all of his thoughts without even trying. He knew he had to keep his distance from her but instead, found himself wanting to touch her every chance he got....his mind wanted to own his bestfriend's daughter in ways no one had ever done not even her boyfriend, and all the while she innocently kept thinking he's not affected by her or her body unaware of his filthy need to claim her as his for everyone to see. Everything changes when his said bestfriend has to leave the city for a business trip, entrusting him with the responsibility of taking care of his only daughter. Now leaving under the same roof the two find themselves in a love/lust infested dilemma, with each passing day it got even harder for them to conceal their feelings for each other....though they tried at first and eventually their forbidden desire wins....they start meeting up secretly as often as possible, away from prying eyes....most importantly away from Lilliana's father's eyes.
Loving Flynn (Cali/New York Men Series) by JMLiterature
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*NEW BOOK! * BONUS CHAPTERS OUT NOW! They say he's hotter than sin, colder than ice. The CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Built from the ground up. He needed an assistant, and I needed to get my foot in the door. My student loans weren't paying themselves. So that's how I began working under Flynn Stone. And day in and day out, all I could think about was being under him. Could the big bad CEO fall for a girl like me? I'm Ruthless in Business. I know what I need from myself and my team. I didn't get where I am today by letting people walk all over me. But somehow, I'm finding myself bending for my assistant. I need to put distance between us, but staying away from her is harder than anticipated.