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Hope's Heart by CamelotHealer
Hope's Heart
CamelotHealer
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  • Parts 14
Young widow Hope McClellen leaves her farm in Pennsylvania for a new life out West with her daughter Maggie, but her plans are shattered when bandits attack the stagecoach and leave her for dead. Rescued by tracker Calvin McKay, Hope starts her own dressmaking shop in the small town of Sweetwater, but will she get a second chance at happiness? Calvin McKay vowed never to let a woman get close to him because of his past, but he is intrigued by the quiet young woman he rescues from bandits. As he and Hope grow closer, Calvin begins to look forward to a better future, but will his secrets come back to haunt him?
The Physicians Lady by GraceRChapman
The Physicians Lady
GraceRChapman
  • Reads 80,279
  • Votes 3,100
  • Parts 22
Lady Aria Alford, daughter of the Duke of Wellington has always dreamed of finding love. However, her occasional clumsiness and unspoken demeanor cause her to be a less than desirable woman of society as she is often reminded. Her love of reading and adventurous spirit may lead her down a path she did not expect and allow her to meet someone with the potential to make her dream a reality. Lord Nicholas Sterling, aspiring physician and son of the Earl of Suffolk dreams of starting his own practice after returning back home from studying and travelling abroad. Hardships paint the way for Nicholas as well as unexpected blessings in accomplishing his goal. Something he was not prepared for was meeting a beautiful woman with sparkling blue eyes who would take him on a journey he could not have conjured on his own. Unforeseen circumstances, mystery, murder? Much awaits Aria and Nicholas as their paths cross. Both looking to accomplish their dreams, but just what will it take to reach them?
My Hands Hold My Story (Rough Draft) by thequietwriter
My Hands Hold My Story (Rough Draft)
thequietwriter
  • Reads 223,351
  • Votes 16,839
  • Parts 26
In 1874, Ivy Steele's deafness is more than a handicap. It's a disease. Surrounded by a family that doesn't understand her, she's learned to cope and find solace where she can. Then, the unexpected happens. Her aunt dies, and her uncle sends her away to rejoin her father's family in Montana. Left to fend for herself, after the companion hired to escort her abandons her, Ivy faces continual hardship and danger. Several men see an unaccompanied Ivy as a flower ripe for the picking, and things only get worse when masked men hold up their stagecoach. Barely scraping through, Ivy makes it to Montana with her nerves shaken and what little money she has in her boot. Expecting a peaceful if not affectionate welcome, Ivy finds herself in greater hardship than she's ever known. Surrounded by a stepfamily that hates her, and flung into a life where hearing is vital, Ivy finds solace in a handsome cowboy named Remy. But things with her new family are not what they seem. And Ivy is about to find out that the danger she faced on the journey west, has followed her to Montana... Bethany Swafford dazzles with her stunning young adult debut, introducing a strong heroine, the hardships of frontier life, shocking twists, and a slow-burning romance that will leave you wanting more. Third place winner of the 2018 Rosemary Award
Between Boyfriends (Book 1 in the Between Boyfriends Series) by sarkajonae
Between Boyfriends (Book 1 in the Between Boyfriends Series)
sarkajonae
  • Reads 955,048
  • Votes 10,895
  • Parts 33
"The ultimate chick-lit read" - East County Magazine "Reviving and fun..." - San Francisco Book Review Magazine At first glance, twenty-one-year-old Jan Weston has it all: a perfect boyfriend, fun friends, and wealthy parents who take care of all those pesky credit card bills. Then her boyfriend dumps her, her friendships fall apart, and her parents cut her off. Suddenly without money, without a man, and without a plan, it's time for Jan to grow up. Determined to get her life back on track, Jan decides it's time to make it on her own. Can she find her way as a single lady in San Diego? Can she fix her friendships, her job prospects, and her hair? And can she keep her vow that she'll never date again, even after she meets a guy who just might be perfect for her? Between Boyfriends is a sexy, hilarious story of living life, finding love, and growing up... but not necessarily in that order. Now FREE for Kindle. Click 'external link' to get the whole novel free.
The Mafia And His Angel (Tainted Hearts, #1,2&3) (PREVIEW ONLY) by AuthorlylahJames
The Mafia And His Angel (Tainted Hearts, #1,2&3) (PREVIEW ONLY)
AuthorlylahJames
  • Reads 45,531,248
  • Votes 286,286
  • Parts 22
The Mafia and His Angel, a love story of a lifetime - a love story between two broken souls yet they found peace in each other. #1 in romance, with 40 Million Views and 1.3 million votes #Aylessio ONLY PREVIEW - 6 chapters! The book has been picked up by a publisher, hence the rest of the book has been taken down. (MATURE CONTENT) Cold, Ruthless, Heartless, Arrogant, Killer, unlovable. These are all the words that Russian Mafia Boss, Alessio Ivanshov goes by. He's respected and feared by all. He can't love or be loved. The Mafia life is all he knows until he finds a beaten up girl, hiding under his bed. What happens when the Mafia Boss finds love? Or is he even capable of love? Can Ayla, the broken girl melt the ice and break through the walls around Alessio's cold heart? Will their love survive? Trigger warning: Some scenes may include rape and cutting/suicide attempts. (This book is recommended to 17+. It contains mature subject and dark themes such as explicit kidnapping, murder and rape. There's also explicit sex scenes. Read at your own risk. This book is unedited so you'll find some grammatical errors) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED! This book is owned by me (Lylah James) Please follow and keep the book in your library if you want to know the release dates and where to purchase it. As of now, the book is still in the first stage of publishing. When I have more news, I will let you know.
Savages | Part One by eacosupernatural
Savages | Part One
eacosupernatural
  • Reads 16,878
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  • Parts 37
Just a normal trip to Ireland with her history class, McKenzie Ashby, thought it was gonna be full of scenic views and boring lectures. McKenzie doesn't know that a little stone would send her back through time to his front door. Solomon Ragason has a name for being deadly and ruthless in his land. With being the next in line to reign over his father's kingdom, Solomon has some big choices to make as he has so much to fight for. But knowledge that McKenzie holds could change everything that the history books has as she has to choose between life and love. They were labeled Vikings by the modern world by in their natural state they are Savages.
Under His Watch {16th Century Valois-Orléans-Angoulême Romance] by MeepyM
Under His Watch {16th Century Valois-Orléans-Angoulême Romance]
MeepyM
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  • Votes 56,962
  • Parts 45
Mistress Jacqueline DeWhite is married off to Lord Dominic DeFleur. She is not told anything and is expected to obey her husband without question. It starts negatively as most religious marriages do, and his cold demeanour and sexist views strain their relationship. The swordsman and personal favourite, of King Francis the First, Dominic has a lifestyle both lavish but lonely and as both as stubborn as they are can they become the couple they both wished they were? Rough Draft. Feedback is appreciated. Will edit Summer 2016.
Helping Elizabeth (EDITING) by RoseW1
Helping Elizabeth (EDITING)
RoseW1
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  • Parts 34
Lady Elizabeth Alves never expected her life to take a full turn to the worst when she decided to visit her eldest sister one night. She never expected to end up shot and unconscious for weeks. And she never expected her life to take another full turn in less than a month, upon an encounter with non other than the Duke of Devonshire, William Seddon, who promises her to help her out of her misery.
The Short Life of Death by HonorInTheRain
The Short Life of Death
HonorInTheRain
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  • Parts 4
"It was love at first sight. Until reality struck like lightning and burnt up everything, leaving me with nothing but scars." The story of Death, the change of fate, and the fall from grace.
Face Your Fears by HonorInTheRain
Face Your Fears
HonorInTheRain
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  • Parts 34
Archer Morales's life is finally perfect. He's married to the girl of his dreams and finally has a job he enjoys. But when something completely unexpected happens, Archer discovers that his wife, Hadley, has been keeping secrets, and that his past isn't going to be staying in the past for much longer.