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historical fiction
37 stories
Turning Tides by BKAnderacey96
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In the sweltering heat of 1719 Nassau, Anne Bonny feels herself slowly suffocating beneath the weight of respectability. Once, she dreamed of freedom, adventure, and life upon the sea. Now she is trapped in a gilded cage of silk gowns, polite smiles, and a marriage that has become more prison than partnership. But when one reckless night leads her into the orbit of the notorious pirate ship The Siren's Song, Anne seizes the chance to escape the life that has been chosen for her. Disguised as a swabbie and hiding among thieves, smugglers, and killers, Anne is thrust into a brutal world where survival must be earned. At the centre of it all stands Captain Jack Rackham- sharp-tongued, dangerously intelligent, and impossible to ignore. As Anne learns the unforgiving rules of pirate life, tensions ignite between her and the captain who seems to see far more than he should. But the sea is merciless, the British Empire is closing in, and freedom always demands a sacrifice. Caught between loyalty, desire, and the ghosts of the life she abandoned, Anne must decide who she truly wishes to become: The obedient wife society expects... Or the pirate she was always destined to be.
A Pirate in Time (Completed) by megsley22
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After finally graduating high school, eighteen year old Elizabeth Proctor is pressured into a party at sea. When things go wrong, she finds herself thrown into an entirely different world. Waking up on a pirate ship that sailed hundreds of years before her time, Elizabeth must figure out how to adjust to her new life and hide her impossible secret. A grand adventure awaits her if she's only brave enough to take a chance. Cover by @All_AboutAssymetry *Updates on Saturdays* 11/30/16 - #236 in Historical Fiction 1/23/17 - #225 in Historical Fiction 2/12/17 - #98 in Historical Fiction 4/7/17 - #69 in Historical Fiction 4/30/17 - #34 in Historical Fiction 5/21/17 - #29 in Historical Fiction 5/26/17 - #17 in Historical Fiction 6/13/17 - #14 in Historical Fiction 6/23/17 - #7 in Historical Fiction 6/27/17 - #6 in Historical Fiction 7/5/17 - #4 in Historical Fiction 5/15/18 - #1 in Historical Fiction Started - 9/17/16 Finished - 6/10/17
The Stowaway by littleLo
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Eliza Banes, her ambition for adventure and her penchant for trouble, have often been trying on her poor mama's nerves. All her mother desires is for Eliza to be married and settled, but Eliza has other plans. Seizing an opportunity to stow away on a merchant ship to live out her dreams of seeing the world, Eliza has no idea what she is getting herself into. What she thought would be a harmless adventure sees her experience new challenges, rowdy sailors, evil pirates, and it brings her face to face with the surliest sea captain with a heart of pure gold. Eliza is about to discover the true meaning of, "be careful what you wish for."
A Noble Offer (Completed) by nobleroyalqueen2
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Julian Howard, the formidable Duke of Suffolk, has closed off his heart to the world. Left to raise his young son entirely alone, his only focus is protecting his heir and managing his vast estate. He has no time for society, and certainly no desire for love-until a tempestuous evening brings an unexpected traveler to his doorstep. Miss Elizabeth Parker has known the sting of ultimate betrayal. Abandoned by her husband and left penniless after giving birth to her daughter, she is determined to brave the elements to find a safe haven for her child. She never expected that refuge would come in the form of a brooding, fiercely protective duke. Stranded together while the storm rages outside, Julian and Elizabeth discover a shared understanding in each other's quiet grief. Recognizing a kindred spirit-and a way to provide security for Elizabeth and her daughter-Julian makes a shocking, noble offer: a marriage of convenience. What begins as a practical arrangement to shield two vulnerable children soon sparks an undeniable warmth. As the walls around their hearts begin to crumble, a gentle companionship flourishes into a fierce, consuming passion. Can two fractured families find the courage to let go of the past and embrace the beautiful love story they were always meant to write?
A Season for Love (Completed) by nobleroyalqueen2
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Lady Olivia Tristan's life shatters in a single, devastating evening. On the very eve of her wedding, a cruel act of malice leaves her innocence stolen and her reputation utterly ruined. Cast into the shadows of the ton and branded by a scandal she did not cause, she enters the new social season with no expectations of marriage, seeking only a quiet refuge from the cruel whispers of high society. Olivia guards her heart behind high walls, convinced that love is a luxury she can no longer afford to believe in. James Abernathy, the Duke of Norfolk, knows the bitter sting of betrayal all too well. His world implodes the night he walks into his own home and finds his wife in the arms of another man. Publicly humiliated and deeply scarred, he is now a cynical, hardened recluse. James returns to London society out of sheer duty, determined to navigate the glittering ballrooms without ever letting another soul get close. He has no room for vulnerability-until he crosses paths with a quiet, resilient lady who recognizes the exact same pain in his eyes. Brought together by shared grief and the suffocating pressure of society's watchful eyes, an unexpected companionship sparks between the wounded Duke and the disgraced lady. As they step onto the dance floor, a gentle comfort deepens into a fierce, consuming passion. But with the ghosts of their pasts still lingering in the corners of London's ballrooms, Olivia and James must risk everything they have left to prove that two broken halves can create a love that is whole.
A Love Worthy by inkzerospace
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Ginelle Hayes is orphaned, and after escaping her abusive guardian with a dark secret, she finds herself alone on the cruel streets of London. Then Eloise Ashford arrives to take the impoverished child under her care and back to her lavish plantation manor where she raises the skittish child as her own. He is an intense and challenging man, with dark secrets and a guarded heart. Dorian Don Ashford returns from sea, eager to seek the comforts of his manor home, only to find an unwanted distraction in the form of a small, orphan girl. As time transpires, the girl transforms into a remarkable beauty that stirs feelings unknown to Dorian, slowly thawing the ice around his heart. But when a sudden tragedy occurs, will it bring Dorian and Ginelle closer, will their desire and destiny bound them together in the thralls of love or will the past resurface and the perilous truths shatter their lives forever? Cover done by M_Rainberry.
The Outlaw's Return by SouthernBellexoxo
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After leaving West Wood, and arriving at Sunset Ridge, Cassidy Smith is faced with new problems. The love of her life had left her, and she was pregnant with his child, making finding a home even harder than she thought. She runs into an old friend, and begins to have feelings for him. He helps her get her own place, by pretending they are married. She still loves Cole, but John is the one who is there. John helps her move on, and things seem to be getting better as her pregnancy progresses. When Cole realizes he's made the biggest mistake of his life, he comes back for Cassidy. Do they get the happy ever after this go round?
Of Beauties And Beasts by gingerbread250
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Highest Rating: #1 in Historical Fiction. Currently #1 under Historical Romance Lady Ginny Sherman is forced into an arranged marriage to Lord Stephen Knightly when her parents leave her and her sister alone and destitute after they die in a stagecoach accident. Ginny's life is completely flipped upside down. This man is vile and cold and wants nothing to do with her. And neither does his ex-fiancee. What she doesn't know is that Stephen has some dark secrets of his own. His past has torn him apart, and Ginny might be just the girl to mend his broken heart. It's a tale as old as time. Book Cover Copyright- © 2016 by Addietay
Saloon Girl by SouthernBellexoxo
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Cassidy Smith suffered the loss of her parents when their farm burned down. She was barely 18 and had no other choice but to work in the saloon. She was ashamed of her job, but had to put her pride aside. Cole Mason was an outlaw with a past. Soon after first seeing Cassidy, he fell in love with her. Cassidy loved Cole with all her heart, but do they get a happily ever after? Or does the ruggedness of the Wild West and the mysteries of Cole's past interfere with their plans?
Loving River by LadyRosabella
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His first memories were of watching his father do business with his 'clients'. Zane's father is rich, powerful, and evil. Everything Zane is determined not to be. After watching his father murder an innocent couple, Zane leaves town to create a life of his own. When circumstances bring him home, he comes face to face with a victim he loved as a child. She remembers crouching in the empty pickle barrel in a cellar. Shouting. Her mother pleading for more time. Gun shots. Silence. Then men men began searching. Searching for her. "Find me that girl." Her nightmare growled. "I have plans for her." Loud suggestive laughter followed his statement. From that day forward, River began her life over. Working her job, paying her rent, and avoiding the advances of a man eager to catch her off guard. Life was lonely but it was predictable. Predictable meant safe. Then Zane arrived. He's determined to win her heart. She will learn how to love. *This is a CLEAN HEA historical romance.