In Regency England, young governess Violet is much to used to being on her own, with only her pupils at the Langley estate to keep her company. But when her employer's brother, Edmund comes to stay at the estate, he takes an unlikely interest in her. Edmund sees and appreciates her like no other. Violet begins to find herself opening her heart to love, only to be constantly reminded the one thing she wants, is the one thing thing she cannot have. Edmund Langley has always had a difficult relationship with his older brother, who is on the brink of loosing the Langley estate due to a gambling addiction. Edmund is hesitant to help, until he meets Violet, who teaches him to be loving and selfless, even to those who might not deserve it. Falling in love with a governess is the last thing Edmund should be doing, especially when marrying rich could save his family. But you cannot choose who you love. Soon Edmund and Violet find themselves in a tangle of secrets, lies, and blackmail, but is it all worth it, in the name of love?

"You came out of the blue like that I never could've seen you coming I think you're everything I've wanted" Juliet Anderson has always had a way with words. While she may not have the voice to match, her songwriting is nothing short of a superpower-lyrics and melodies come to her like second nature. At seventeen, she got her big break when she was invited to write for pop sensation Dua Lipa, and since then, she's been the secret force behind some of the biggest hits in the industry. Now, at twenty-four, Juliet is offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: an exclusive songwriting retreat with Tucker Pillsbury-better known as Role Model. He's known for his talent, his effortlessly cool sound, and, most of all, his sense of humor. She's never met him in person, but she already knows that spending a month living and writing together is bound to be both productive and chaotic in the best way. What starts as a creative partnership quickly turns into something more. Between late-night writing sessions, impromptu jam sessions, and Tucker's relentless ability to make her laugh until she can't breathe, Juliet finds herself letting her guard down in ways she never has before. Tucker isn't just talented-he's real, unfiltered, and unlike anyone she's ever worked with. As the songs for his new album take shape, so does something unexpected between them. Their friendship deepens, the lines blur, and suddenly, their lyrics aren't just about heartbreak and longing-they're about each other. But love isn't as easy to write as a song, and with the pressure of the industry, their careers, and the fear of ruining what they've built, they have to decide: do they risk everything for something real, or do they leave their love story in the lyrics? Role Model / Tucker Pillsbury x OC girl social media x real life

Ava Slora and James Potter have hated each other since they were ten, ever since their fathers-old Hogwarts friends-joked at an annual dinner about them getting married one day. James immediately dismissed the idea, declaring he'd never marry a girl like Ava. She, nursing a childish crush on him, took it badly and has despised him ever since. During their years at Hogwarts, their separate houses-Gryffindor for James, Hufflepuff for Ava-made it easy to avoid each other. But when they did cross paths, their interactions were filled with sharp remarks and thinly veiled hostility. Everything shifts in their seventh year when the Hogwarts gossip account on Instagram stirs the pot. A photo surfaces of James in a heated argument with his longtime love, Lily Evans. Soon after, another picture appears-James deep in conversation with Ava. Speculation runs wild, and suddenly, everyone is watching to see if the long-time rivals are more than they seem. James Potter x OC girl Marauders era AU social media | real life

"𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬, 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞." "𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐱?" "𝐎𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐱, 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐈'𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐈 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲." -James Potter finds himself in a compromising situation as he wakes up beside Octavia Mikaelson - a charming Slytherin whose sharp wits and intimidating beauty quite deter him from his Gryffindor loyalty. What started as a playful prank-filled rivalry between them quickly escalated into a secret affair at one Ravenclaw party. Will James figure out his true feelings for Lily Evans as he starts harboring attraction to Octavia?

"No respect for the dead." His words came out in silent whispers, his teeth clenched. A small smile tugged on her lips. "Respect is earned in life, my lord. When a man fails to earn respect in life, it cannot suddenly be bestowed on him simply because he returned to the dust whence he came." "At the very least, Lady Atkins, pretend," he admonished. "Pretend to mourn for your husband! You are a woman in mourning! Grief, sadness, decency is expected of you," he growled, stepping so close to her, his nose almost kissed hers. "Not a low-cut, salacious red dress!" She inched forward, jaw set, until she could feel his warm breath on her skin. "And you are a man whose cousin's widow was only a few minutes ago caught with a man on top of her," she shot back, leaning further in until her lips were nearly brushing his as she searched his gaze. "Anger, rage, fury, is expected of you, my lord... Not jealousy!" * Newly widowed, the sudden death of Beatrice's husband has brought about her freedom from the shackles of a loveless marriage... Or so she thinks. All hope is quickly lost when she discovers her husband's cruelty in disinheriting her and leaving her penniless. But worse than his decision to disinherit her, is his decision to leave her at the mercy of his cousin; Noah, the very handsome Marquess of Camden. TW: This story contains mentions of suicide. Copyright © 2021 Lily Orevba All rights reserved.

[COMPLETED] At the age of 15, Miss Charity Chadwick is tricked into marriage. Her new husband, unhappy with their union, banishes her to his northernmost estate and promptly forgets about her existence. There, she remains for the next ten years, alone and neglected. Julian Lyons, Viscount Wrotham happily goes about his life, confident in his title and the position it affords him in society. All this changes when he is rudely reminded of the wife he tried so hard to forget. A decade has passed, seeing him act the bachelor. That is, until one fateful entry in his accounts that calls his attention to the unjust marriage that tried to put an end to his carefree days. Julian, having proof of Charity's unfaithfulness, rushes to confront his unwanted wife. He wishes to finally rid himself of her one way or the other. Then, he can truly forget the woman who forced him into marriage. Unfortunately, a powerful grandfather and fellow lords want a reconciliation. Charity, not knowing of her husband's unannounced return, does not recognize him. Although she is innocent of the charges, she does not deny them. She has plans of her own to end their marriage. When these two meet again, will love blossom and strengthen their union? Or will they part, unwilling to recognize their heart's desire?

In the small town of Lakewood in the nineteenth century, the future of Adam Lancaster and Sophia Willis has been set through an arrange marriage, but Sophia is in love with the son of the richest man in town and Adam has never considered marriage as part of his life. Will they give each other a chance or are they destined to live unhappily ever after? 7/24/2016: #5 in Historical Fiction (I am walking on air! Thank you guys so much!)

{Shortlisted for the Wattys 2022} It's 1798 and The Lenoir family controls a significant part of London's dreaded and violent underworld. They reap the rewards in high-class society but Clarissa Lenoir has little interest in society or the people within it. Instead, she is following in her grandfather's footsteps as the leader and protector of The Strand, however, a problem, in the form of a silver-eyed man and rival leader, is about to throw her world into chaos. Clarissa is determined to best this entitled and immoral duke in any way she can and refuses to fall prey to his dashing looks and lavish words. Will she risk everything, including her own life to see this man crumble at her feet? Or is there something stronger than revenge in her heart?

( COMPLETED STORY) What happens when the rakish Lord in the whole of London is truly falling in love with a simple, plain, and most ordinary girl, something he has been avoiding- his innermost fear. True love? Miss Amy Ott is London's newest riddle. . . She's the mysterious niece of one of England's wealthiest dukes, and is about to encounter her first season. Knowing nothing about the workings of corsets and country dances, she's looking for any help she can find... even when it comes from the most unlikely source... London's infamous rogue-an older Duke. Duke Wardington's face transformed into something... dark . "Don't fear, Miss Ott. I have no desire of you. What if I told you that I could make you the belle of the ball? In every ball. The entire season." Amy chuckled. "Me? The belle of the ball? Impossible!" ... Or was it? This catches the attention from the most unlikely, most alluring man in all of London. Lord Nathaniel Dawnton knows what he wants. Amy Ott. And... this is definitely not in a way that he could speak of in public. The scoundrel, who blackened his own soul, had met all sorts of women throughout his years, but none like Amy. He's intrigued and won't stop until he has her. When Nathaniel's pursuits meet the walls of Amy's strength, the young lord is ready to jump those walls blindly... But... he doesn't realize that a jump toward Amy might mean a fall toward love... something he has been avoiding-his innermost fear ... true love. Find out NOW!

Being in an abusive relationship is hard, but leaving is even harder. I never thought my sweet, charming boyfriend I met freshman year of college would've ended up this way, but he did, and I don't know how to get out of it. But on my twenty-first birthday when his older brother and I are left alone, we make a mistake. A big mistake. It should've just been a one-time thing, but some things are just too hard to stay away from. Maybe, just maybe, Lucas Weston can be my dirty little secret. And I can be his. (#2 in hefallsfirst) - 5/16/23 (#2 in marinebiology) - 5/16/23 (#2 in brothersgirlfriend) - 5/15/23 (#3 in animallovers) - 5/15/23 (#11 in secretaffair) - 5/16/23 (#10 in veterinarian) - 5/16/23 (#147 in collegeromance) - 5/15/23 (#135 in hockey) - 5/16/23 (#751 in abusiveboyfriend) - 5/15/23 (#40 in boyfriendsbrother) - 5/15/23 (#685 in sportsromance) - 5/15/23 (#131 in beach) - 5/16/23 (#67 in secret) - 5/16/23 (#172 in girlxboy) (#878 in college) (#74 in texas) (#487 in truelove) (