historical
10 stories
Wicked Little Minx (Brazen Bluestockings #2) by EmilyMorgans
EmilyMorgans
  • WpView
    Reads 118,077
  • WpVote
    Votes 7,982
  • WpPart
    Parts 38
Lord Adrian Warble has found solace from the pain of unrequited love as the captain of a merchant ship. Having watched the woman he loved marry another man, he has vowed never to risk his heart again. But when his friend, the Duchess of Winterbourne, asks him to take on a new cabin boy with no experience, Adrian reluctantly agrees, unaware that this decision will change everything. Miss Olivia Newton is tired of waiting for the man she loves to realise how she feels about him. When Dash leaves for America, she decides it's time for action-or he might return with a bride-so she decides to follow him across the Atlantic. To avoid detection, she disguises herself as a cabin boy and secures passage on Adrian's ship. But as she navigates the challenges of shipboard life and gets to know the enigmatic Captain Warble, Olivia starts to question everything she thought she wanted.
The Discreet Charm of Lady Mary (A Regency Novella) by EmilyMorgans
EmilyMorgans
  • WpView
    Reads 199,096
  • WpVote
    Votes 12,160
  • WpPart
    Parts 21
John Osborne has a promising career with the War Office and lacks for nothing. Except, possibly, a wife. Unfortunately, the woman he wants only has eyes for someone else. When a shared friend offers to help him win his love's heart--if only he will assist her on a case--he reluctantly agrees. He can put up with their grating presence if it affords him the chance of the happily ever after he so desperately craves. Lady Mary Kinson is happily counting down the days until she will officially be considered 'on the shelf'. Spinsterhood is looking rather appealing when getting married means giving up everything and trusting your husband to care for you. She'd rather use her dowry for a quiet life on her own. Until her younger sister does the unthinkable and Mary has to enlist the help of a friend to save her family from ruin.
A Fiery Dalliance by littleLo
littleLo
  • WpView
    Reads 546,659
  • WpVote
    Votes 37,685
  • WpPart
    Parts 46
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.
A Midsummer Night's Kiss (Howertys #1) by EmilyMorgans
EmilyMorgans
  • WpView
    Reads 1,253,743
  • WpVote
    Votes 479
  • WpPart
    Parts 2
NO LONGER ON WATTPAD -- NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON AS EBOOK AND PAPERBACK What is a proper young lady to do when she finds a stranger sleeping in her bed? Angelique Grafton doesn't know much about love. Resigned to marry the man her late parents intended for her, she can't help dreaming of more than a loveless marriage. When she finds a handsome man in her bed who makes her very skin tingle, she realises that maybe losing her happiness is too steep a price to fulfil her parents' wishes. Nathaniel Howerty, the Marquess of Pensington, knows too much about love. Having seen his father destroyed by losing the woman he loved, Nathaniel wants nothing to do with romance. But when he meets Angel Grafton, he finds he wants her more than anything else. Does he dare to leave himself vulnerable to a woman who might steal not only his kisses but his heart as well? ** AVAILABLE AS EBOOK AND PAPERBACK FROM 24 SEPTEMBER 2024 **
Her Darkest Dream (Blackwood & Friends #2) by Ashful
Ashful
  • WpView
    Reads 225,865
  • WpVote
    Votes 13,264
  • WpPart
    Parts 37
Blanche Blackwood, youngest sister to the Marquess of Northwick, thought she would never find a gentleman that could catch her attention, or her heart. Until she met Nathaniel Southill. So vastly different from any man she had ever met before, he intrigued her from the beginning, but Nathaniel was determined to prove that he was not a suitable match. When he succeeds, events contrive to bind them together, as well as a secret that has the potential to hurt those dearest to Blanche, and even though she has vowed to hate him for eternity, she can't deny that she still wants him. Tainted with a dark past, Nathaniel knew he was not the right man for Blanche and he would do anything to prove that to her. He vowed to stay away from her but that became impossible when he was set with a task to help protect her by his best friend and Blanche's brother. Unable to refuse, Nathaniel has to steel his desire and his heart against a woman he does not deserve. TW: Both Nate and Blanche deal with issues relating to trauma, death and abuse which may be triggering to some readers.
Kissing the Rake (Howertys #2) by EmilyMorgans
EmilyMorgans
  • WpView
    Reads 1,391,725
  • WpVote
    Votes 588
  • WpPart
    Parts 2
NO LONGER AVAILABLE ON WATTPAD Jessica Howerty fell for her brother's best friend when she was a young girl, and never quite recovered. Now, all grown-up, she knows that a disreputable rake like Jacob Hurst is the last thing she should want. After two seasons in London, she's tired of looking for a husband she never wanted anyway. So when Jacob's father offers her to spend the summer at his estate, she thankfully accepts. Then Jacob unexpectedly visits and her plans for a quiet season are immediately ruined, what with her heart skipping a beat every time the handsome earl is near. Jacob Hurst, the Earl of Wortham, has worked very hard on his less-than-favourable reputation to ensure he never marries, all to annoy his father. Though sparks fly whenever they're in the same room, he has never allowed himself to think of Jessica as anything other than his best friend's little sister. That all changes when he finds out she's spending the summer at his father's estate. After years of avoiding his ancestral home, Jacob returns home, even if it means he has to spend more time in Jessica's presence than is good for his peace of mind.
The Accidental Duchess by littleLo
littleLo
  • WpView
    Reads 2,792,347
  • WpVote
    Votes 93,843
  • WpPart
    Parts 23
When the arrogant stranger Bess is forced to marry unexpectedly becomes a duke, she'll find herself at odds with her growing feelings as he hunts for a killer. ***** Sharp-tongued Elizabeth 'Bess' Jones is perfectly content living on her lonesome in a tiny village south of Derbyshire. She works as a nurse, owns a small home, and finds the label of 'spinster' an agreeable trade for her independence. But when her entire life is uprooted in an instant, she only has one person to blame: her new husband, Emmett Wilde, who was caught in a compromising situation with her. And now, despite his promise to fake a death certificate after their wedding--to free her of any duty to him or their marriage bed--he sends for her in the dead of night with startling news: his father has been murdered, and he is now the Duke of Ascot with a wife he can no longer deny... [[Word Count: 60,000-70,000 words]] [[Cover designed by Ren Tachibana]]
Wicked Heart (Brazen Bluestockings #1) by EmilyMorgans
EmilyMorgans
  • WpView
    Reads 182,034
  • WpVote
    Votes 10,311
  • WpPart
    Parts 32
In a family of dark-haired children, blonde Ivy has always felt like the odd duck out. Always finding herself in trouble, she sees her potential redemption when the village's new visitor asks her to show him around. Everyone is sure to take notice when she's on the arm of a handsome man. But her new friend is more charming than she expected, and she soon hopes for a lot more than sightseeing. If only she could shake the feeling that he is hiding something from her... Sam Hemsworth is an agent working for the Rose Agency. A new case brings him to a picturesque village where any visitor is the latest news. The constant attention from the residents is not ideal when you need to discover someone's darkest secrets. Being attracted to the daughter of the family he's sent to investigate isn't overly helpful, either. He had better complete his mission as quickly as possible before Ivy's dog steals his wooden leg again... or the dog's owner steals his heart.
A Secret Ambition by littleLo
littleLo
  • WpView
    Reads 205,883
  • WpVote
    Votes 15,446
  • WpPart
    Parts 39
Before giving herself over the the inevitable marriage mart that is the London Season, Lily Beresford is determined to make a clandestine foray out into the real world. Desperate for a sense of purpose and autonomy before she marries, Lily creates a pseudonym and applies for work as a secretary to an Irish merchant. What starts as a simple ruse for a taste of independence quickly becomes complicated as Lily gets to know her new employer, rivals emerge, and trust is ultimately tested. Lily is about to learn the true meaning of "be careful what you wish for".
Wicked Beauty (Brazen Bluestockings #3) by EmilyMorgans
EmilyMorgans
  • WpView
    Reads 64,346
  • WpVote
    Votes 4,487
  • WpPart
    Parts 31
When Alice is ruined, she decides to make the man responsible pay... An actual blurb coming soon(ish)