Miss Victoria Sutton is considered a failure after several seasons without a match. Blending into the background suits her well as long as she can read. A less than clandestine adventure into the Duke's library creates a friendship she could never have imagined. Andres, Duke of Northumberland, wasn't expecting to find a stowaway in his library during the opening ball of the season but she intrigued him none the less. The more time he spends with her, the more he looks forward to seeing her. Perhaps it's time to take a wife after all. Does a wallflower with no means deserve a happily ever after? **There is one post-marital love scene in the late chapters of this book that isn't overly graphic in nature.

A lonely earl, a competent heroine of dubious origins, family secrets, and three mischievous boys-plus a goat on the roof, kisses in the barn, and mischief in the parlor... The Earl of Chadbourn feels trapped managing his widowed sister's ruined estate and grieving son. Loneliness overwhelms him, but the woman who handles the neighboring farm brilliantly draws him like a moth to flame. Catherine Wheatly has her own problems. With Christmas coming, can they repair the damaged estate and far more damaged family? Dare they hope for love in the bargain?

Maya, an innocent nurse, finds herself forced to accept protection from the Phantoms motorcycle gang, specifically the dangerous, irresistible biker, Jake Ford. ***** Maya has a normal life and a normal boyfriend, Sebastian. But one day she drops off a letter to a prison for a patient under her care, and finds herself being watched over by a dangerous, handsome biker. It turns out Maya is under the protection of Jake Ford, and despite her feelings for Sebastian, she can't resist the pull of Jake's strong arms, dark looks and chequered past. Soon criminals are coming after her, and Jake is the only one who can keep her safe. Will Maya hide behind her good-girl reputation, or let go and lose herself in the passionate world of Jake Ford? Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual activity, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designer: Ren T. Photographer: Michelle Lancaster Model: Jaxon Human

Russian heiress Tatiana Rostova thought that her 'happily ever after' would be with her beloved fiance. However, the people she cared about most betrayed her and left her dying. Saved by a handsome Italian duke, a plan of revenge blooms. ******* Tatiana Rostova took upon herself to seek revenge on the two people she loved the most after their betrayal left her half-dead, even if it meant she had to sell herself to the devil-especially since the devil is in the form of the handsome six-foot-two, silver-eyed Italian duke named Lucca Cavelli. This wallflower vowed to take everything that is rightfully hers. But in the process of her revenge, will she be willing to risk her heart again? Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

*wattys 2018 shortlist* *writer's awards sci-fi winner* It all started with an accident. Through vast consolidation begets a single empire bordering on the mere idea of war with an enemy threatening to destroy its entire existence, starting from the inside. Many call it tyranny, others, vengeful menace, but it's taking them down. One by one. A series of events follow, including a spy, a plan destined to fail and a desperate offer that puts everything on the line. She wasn't what they were hoping for. But they take what they can get. Once rejected by the place they called home, five estranged teens jump at the opportunity for an escape. Thrust into an unknown underwater society at random, it's a gamble for life and death, win or lose. Fast forward to friendship, rivalry, loyalty, borderline sorcery, and a second home that'll change their lives as they know it. But as the days grow by, and the game of cat and mouse breaks its final straw, blending in a world not meant for them is not as easy as it seems. Especially when you try to save a colony whilst saving yourself. *this story is/will be rewriting. [minimal changes] The plot will generally be the same, I'm just removing some plot holes and grammatical inconsistencies* #974 dysotopian - out of 1.8k stories #442 science fiction - out of 5.9k stories

[completed] Give a little, Take a little, Break a little. Everything's just a game, right? Callie believes love doesn't exist, love is fake. To her, love is a lie used only by boys at her school to trick and play the girls at her school. Love is a game. The game all the boys play to make a girl feel special like she's the only one that matters only for her heart to shatter into a million unfixable pieces. Love is a bet, a bet all boys cease to win. Callie is their next victim, and Jake is their next player. But as Jake attempts to wrap Callie around his finger, the more he realizes the fragileness of the heart inside her and what it feels like to truly love someone, even if it's just a bit. Will Jake and Callie get caught in this twisted tangle of a game and end up victorious, or is Callie's heart just another one to break into pieces, because how much is Jake willing to risk for a heart he truly cares about. ----- Thank you @dreaxx12 for letting me continue your story. ----- #147 players #36 lovegame #214 break #308 hearts

When it comes time for Felix's Selection, he is not sure what to expect. His parents found true love, but he is not sure if that will work for him. What if he doesn't even like any of the Selected? Olivia Mersey is a Seven. At the utmost bottom of the food chain, there is a slim to none chance that she will be Selected. But she is anyway. With her incredible knowledge of foreign languages and the way she has captured Felix's heart, it seems that Illèa has found her perfect princess... ...But maybe not. When the rebels attack the Castle and Felix's life is in danger, will her bravery protect her and the one she loves?

Emily is an ordinary adolescent who desires to enter Prince Ryan's selection. She ends up getting selected and is ready to fight for the prince. Ryan didn't seem like a quality gentleman for Emily, but as she gets to know him, he is the perfect guy for her. She gets used the selection and the proposition of ten girls fighting over Ryan, but before she knows it, Ryan is down the last two girls. The only difficulty is Ryan's questioning feelings for Emily. He was so sure of marrying her, but do his feelings stay the same? And do Emily's feelings stay the same even after she sees a striking guard? Love is important. And Emily and Ryan feel the importance between them. Amelia, Jessica, Florida, Amity, Jane, Kathleen, Hannah, Tammy, and Emily all find their own ways to survive the spectacles between the nine of them. Emily waits with her life for Ryan and watches the outcome of the selection effect her. Read "Emily in the Selection" to find out what happens! (Please note that this is a fanfiction based off of "The Selection" series by Kiera Cass. You must have had read her books first in order to understand my story completely!)

In the fifth caste, there are two girls, completly similar in looks, but opposite in personalities. Briana is a girly-girl, and the chance to complete in the Selection would be the chance of a lifetime. For Crystal though, the Selection means going away from your family for who knows how long, and to have to deal with 34 other stuck up girls who want to win a spoiled rich kid as a husband. So when Briana and Crystal both get chosen as participants for the princes, life gets turned upside down through rebel attacks, a crazy concept, and two princes who seem to fall in love with Crystal. Two Princes, 35 girls, two winners. All rights and characters besides my own belong to Kiera Cass

When Ambree Leger is chosen for The Selection she realizes her life is about to drastically change. Prince Aaron is the 'prize' of the selection this year and Ambree isn't quite sure what to expect from him. But when the competition becomes tough will Ambree snap under pressure? Is Aaron all he seems to be or is he just a shallow prince looking for make-out buddy? What will go down between the girls? But most importantly, who will win? Out of 35 girls will it be Ambree? -------------- 49k is just too much, loves ❤️❤️❤️