This book is book 2 of 'Shadow Empress' series. It's best to read 'Shadow Empress' before reading this to avoid confusion. Book 1 of the Shadow Empress Book 2 - The Monster Duchess Book 3 - The Tearless Concubine Isadora Mercer was just a poor daughter of a farmer when she first entered knighthood. Her only dream was to make sure that her family doesn't have to starve; hence the reason why half of her salary goes to her family every month. Isadora trained her skill diligently until she receives the recognition she deserved. Everything goes as planned for Isadora until she met Camille Hawthorne. Camille Hawthorne is the duchess of the people. She has many responsibilities but she never once complained. She received many nicknames from the nobles and even the commoners. Some were bad; some were nice to hear. But the most notable nickname she received not only brought shame to her image but also her family. 'Divorcee' As time goes by, Camille thinks that she needs to find someone that can both protect and care for her and her children. When Camille went to visit her friend's shop in town, she came across Isadora and her younger siblings. At that moment, Camille knows that Isadora is the one. But what about her children? Will Camille's children accept Isadora as their new stepmother?

Since she was born, Adelaide had to go through many hardship as she was being prepared to be the mother of a nation. Adelaide thought that once she became the empress of Tempest, she would finally become a free woman. But instead of freedom, Adelaide had to deal with more political affairs while her supposedly husband and emperor indulge himself in adultery and extramarital affairs. Adelaide's life changes when she met Astoria Aspen at a banquet thr emperor hosted to welcome his concubines. Astoria Aspen came to the capital with a mission in mind to save the Northern Territory. But as she went to see the empress and request for her help, the empress took advantage of the situation and asked the young countess to be her lover. Through Astoria, Adelaide finally understand the meaning of life and how important it is to appreciate every little things.

When Selené Cortez told her crime boss fiancé that she would rather die than marry him, she meant every word- she just wasn't expecting him to call her bluff. Now, making his bodyguard, Anya, fall in love with her might just be the only thing that will save her life.

A forbidden relationship with the most popular girl in school is the last thing Chloe Lee expects when she begins bartending. Especially when she doesn't even realize she's gay herself. Desperate for money for her mother's surgery, Singaporean student Chloe Lee secretly serves drinks at a local bar. When RJ Shin--the richest and most popular girl in school--shows up as a customer, they already have something in common. Their fateful encounter sends both their lives out of control. Chloe's money-making plan is soon derailed by RJ's insistent involvement, a growing hostility at work, and an unfortunate entanglement with RJ's family's politics. Worst of all, Chloe is slowly discovering her sexuality as she falls for RJ. Hard. Suddenly, sacrificing everything for money is no longer an easy choice to make. As secrets unveil and feelings surface, Chloe is forced to reevaluate her life goals and decide what she is willing to sacrifice for love--and what she must sacrifice for herself. If she holds on to more than she can take, she might end up losing everything she values. Life is hard, but love is harder. *** CRAZY RICH ASIANS meet HEARTSTOPPER; a contemporary sapphic romance set in my home country, Singapore. *This is a stand-alone prequel to Nobody Like You. 💫WINNER of the 2022 @lgbtq Pride Awards, YA category 💫 FEATURED on the official Wattpad account of @Romance, @FreeTheLGBT, and @TeenFiction Warning: This book contains 18+ scenes. The characters in the book are a little over 18. Word Count: ~65,000-70,000 First published date: 1 November 2021 Completed date: 9 December 2021 Rewrite first published date: 1 June 2022 Rewrite completed date: 29 July 2022 Also posted on Scribblehub, Tapas, and RoyalRoad Cover art by @chomk.art on Instagram

Princess Isadora of Astoria has felt the weight of the crown for longer than she can remember, she's been polished into the future leader everyone expects her to be, she's been taught how to walk, how to smile, how to react and to never under any circumstances put anything above duty and what's right. Alessa Sinclair knows exactly whats right or wrong, she just simply doesn't care, her mother being the president of the country allows her the freedom which she isn't afraid to use, she's never met anyone who wouldn't fall at her feet from admiration. That's until she met the Princess, what's worse is that now not only do they need to work together in politics but even at their senior year of high school. Isadora can't wait to be done with it, Alessa lives for the thrill, what does that mean for them exactly?

Ava Wills is a eighteen year old girl transfering to a new school. What happended at the last? A lot of drama, conflicts which , still sticked to her mind. Never the touch nor the experience of what love feels, always the option never the priority. Mrs Fall, a teacher who doesnt even know the definition of warmth, her cold attitude everything about her emotionless. This new school, new memories, new everything where Ava can start fresh free of the past. Will Ava be able to fit in in this school? Will her life change for the better? Or is it gonna take a wild turn? This story includes •smut •mention of anxiety •depression •abuse •SH ®All rights reserved

18+ Readers Only!! "I woke up with a cheap ring on my wedding finger," Mona told her. Minerva went quiet. "What?" "It's real shitty craftsmanship too, Minerva. I don't know who bought these or who's selling 'em but Christ they gotta stop. Do you have one?" "Unfortunately," Minerva muttered, and Mona could hear her shifting in the bed. "Oh," she breathed finally, "that's... interesting." "What?" "It appears we are married." Mona started laughing. "Nice one, Iva. What's next? You're pregnant and I'm the father?" "Mona I'm serious." "No you ain't." "I've sent you a picture." Just as she finished speaking, Mona's phone chimed and she pulled it from her ear, putting Minerva on speaker. Sitting in their chat was a picture of a certificate. A certificate that stated they were, in the eyes of the law, married. "Fuck me," Mona said, staring at the picture. "How did this happen?" "I don't know." "What do you mean you don't know?" "I don't know," Minerva replied firmly. "What do you remember?" "Nothing!" "Wonderful," Minerva groaned, "absolutely perfect." *********************************************************** Minerva Edevane - a multi-billionaire who is also an heiress to a Scottish fortune that is thousands of years old. Mona Ariti - a traumatised young woman with mummy issues, and also the youngest sister of Minerva's best friend. When the two of them go to a bar in vegas and then wake up the following morning with no memory of the night except for a wedding certificate, they've suddenly got to act like this was the plan all along. That they didn't get heinously drunk and accidentally get married. There are many people that don't want them together, many people that try to tear them apart and hurt them. It's a story of heartbreak, of pain, of trauma, but also of love and comfort and the wonderful things that finding your soulmate can do. Content Warnings: Medical Torture SA Gore Blood Murder There is a discord server for this book.

As Manhattan's most feared criminal defense attorney, Valentina Pierce doesn't lose-cases, control, or composure. Her life is built on unbreakable rules and airtight boundaries, all designed to keep her one step ahead of chaos. Then Emery Vale walks into her office. The brilliant and scandal-shrouded tech CEO is facing a federal indictment that could destroy her empire. She's arrogant, reckless, and entirely too comfortable breaking rules. Valentina knows better than to get close-but Emery makes resistance feel like weakness. What starts as strategy meetings and legal briefs turns into late nights, charged glances, and a battle of wills neither woman is prepared to lose. Valentina is used to dominating the courtroom-but with Emery, every glance is a dare, every touch a negotiation. -RANKINGS- 🥇#1 in #girlxgirlbook 🥇#1 in #lesbianbook 🥇#1 in #womanxwoman 🥇 #1 in #loveislove 🥇 #1 in #client

A retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth, a story of fate, the struggle for power, and love found in the most unexpected places. ***** Persephone has been raised in Olympus all her life - her mother absent, her father a cruel king, with her siblings teaching her all they know. She has seen all of what the gods and goddesses do and she is sick of it. When she learns her safety is threatened by staying in Olympus, she flees to the Underworld. There she stays until she learns that her leaving has caused the world to wilt. But leaving behind her newfound friends and Lady of the Underworld is something she will not do willingly, no matter the consequences. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Regina Dionela Content Warning: Mentions of rape and incest

As Diana Coopers prepares for the pressure of her senior year, she seeks comfort in a book she's been trying to find for months. And just as she finally spots it, someone else snatches it right out of her hands. Diana's annoyed to say the least, until she realises this stranger might end up changing her life in ways she's never even imagined.