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Aces are Wild (new version) by conleyswifey
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Life was a party for Ace. He liked to drink, play poker, have fun, and yeah, spend some time with payed, willing ladies at the brothel. Born the youngest son in the Anderson family, Ace had never had a whole lot of responsibility put on him but he was always there when his help was needed around the ranch. He was sure his carefree outlook on life would never change... until a skinny little twit in fancy dress calls him an ignorant drunkard. Penny had lived a hard life. A life that had taught her to be cold and put on airs in order to avoid the hurt. She was lonely, alone, and suddenly being forced by her parents to move out to the middle of nowhere Texas to live on a ranch where she knew no one except her sister who had married the oldest son of the Anderson family--worst of all she had been sent out here to marry a man named Gregory who didn't seem the least bit interested. She finds herself finding most of the family to be decent enough... all except the youngest son. Immediately sparks fly between Ace and Penny--the kind of sparks that have them yelling, fighting, arguing and leaving destruction in their wake. Can Penny somehow find happiness on a ranch so far from home? And what will happen her life is suddenly threatened? Can Ace convince the woman that he's not just and ignorant drunk? And can he save her life? You never know what the outcome will be when aces are wild.
When Like Minds Collide (Brightmore #1) by Ashful
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Lord Marshall Sutherland wanted a wife. He had also known exactly who he wanted as his wife for precisely a year. Unfortunately, Miss I.P. Bright was a pseudonym and locating the woman of his dreams had taken a considerable amount of time, effort and money on his part. He had spent the better part of his time last year at the blasted London Season only to discover that it was apparent Miss I.P. Bright - whoever she was- did not run in the same circles as him. It had been an irksome and trying experience because now every débutante and her mama thought that he sought a wife, any wife. But that wasn't the case. He was hunting for a particular woman and no other woman would do. Marshall was a man of definable tastes and once he knew what he wanted, he generally got it. Miss Imogen Brightmore did not want a husband, especially one the likes of Lord Marshall Sutherland, who boorishly and chauvinistically opposed her anonymously published articles. So when a handsome, intelligent and agreeable country gentleman comes to town, Imogen finds herself surprisingly attracted to him and little does she suspect that he harbors a secret that could ruin their blossoming courtship.
Annabelle's Will by LeeleeKez
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Born a slave, made an heiress, Annabelle must battle a society unwilling to accept her and a love that threatens to ruin her in order to keep her freedom. ***** Born a slave, Annabelle soon finds that fate has other plans when she's purchased by a man named Elijah Finley, who not only rescues her from an abusive master, but also gives her her freedom. However, her new life comes at the cost of another: Elijah has made Annabelle the heiress to his estate, in spite of having a son. So Henry Finley, unwilling to accept his father's will, is determined to regain his rightful fortune at any cost -- even if that means seducing his father's former slave... Content and/or Trigger Warning: This story contains some racist and sexist language that reflects the historical time period when it's set. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]
The Girl With The Sunset Eyes {Historical Interracial Romance/ #1 Blake Series} by MeepyM
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{London 1795} Katherine Ayim is resold illegally after running away from her master. Her new owner is known for his benevolent nature and approachable character. But, the middle class business man is overly protective of his investment. How good can a man be if he buys a slave? Or will be able to let go of the girl with the sunset eyes?
Cimmerian Shade by IsisMcEllen
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After tragedy strikes, Alla, a young slave woman, escapes from the only life she has ever known to embark on a new journey to an unknown world. Will she be able to not only pass for white, but also pass for an English governess to the Duke of Manchester? -ROUGH and UNEDITED- Copyright © 2012
The Billionaire Playboy's Ward [Under Revision] by faddiemanzi
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Isabella Stanford never thought that one day she would have the Playboy Billionaire hottie for a guardian but did when her parents died in a tragic accident and left him with that responsibility. Now, ten years later, she discovers that the big crush she had always had for the badboy was still very much alive and he was igniting more than curiosity from her. After the death of his partner, Liam Vergil was shocked to discover that he was granted guardianship for his partner's sole daughter. The last thing he needed was for a child to enter his glamorous life...until he laid his eyes on her and something engraved deep inside him. There was nothing more he wanted than to protect and cherish this young woman.
A Penny's Worth of Affection by Neon_chocolates
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SAMPLE COPY! The complete book is now available on Amazon (links on my profile). This version on Wattpad is a sample copy only and is incomplete. Penelope Inglewood discovers her brother is in love with the betrothed of the most ruthless man in England, The Duke Of Newbridge. She must find a way to save her family from ruin and turn her brother's affections elsewhere. When the Duke Of Newbridge decides to confront his rival in love, he finds himself completely intrigued by the small, but determined woman. Will Penelope be able to keep her heart and her head in the presence of this dangerous, yet intoxicating villain who seeks to punish her brother?
Married to the Mob Boss's Son (Old Version) by JJTufts
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Hair ✓ Lipstick ✓ Smile (Perfect) Kenzie Clearwater is an average American girl. Although she doesn't consider herself to be a flapper, she still housed the same stylish attire-courtesy of her best friends- and visited the hottest juice joints in town. With her older brother on the brink of taking over the family bootlegging business, young Kenzie is forced into a marriage to the son of a ruthless godfather. But when the Irish mob set their sights of the infamous 'Boomtown' and stir up unimaginable trouble, strong alliances are made. No one threatens the livelihood of the Rizzitelli family and gets away with it... (Under Construction)
Jane Eyre (1847) by CharlotteBronte
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"Jane Eyre" follows the emotions and experiences of its eponymous character, including her growth to adulthood, and her love for Mr. Rochester, the byronic master of fictitious Thornfield Hall.
Accepting His Love by RosalinaClarke
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To all readers old and new, this story will be soon taken down and re-written. Thanks for all the support. As soon as it is re-written, I will be sure to repost the chapters. Follow me for more information. Abigail Jenkins is a young African woman from Missouri in the early 1890's. She's caught wind of the Oklahoma Land Rush and now she's set her mind on getting a chunk of land for herself. She's tired of the high minded white people from her old town and she wants to take charge of her own life. She is well aware of all the risks she may face by going alone into unknown territory, but she's willing to take that chance to have a new start on life. Derek Greyson, on the other hand, is a man simply wanting a change in scenery. After his parents died, he'd been taking care of his little sister. But now that she's married, he's turned his attention away from his home in Texas, and to the Land Rush in Oklahoma. He finds himself in the dust ridden land with thousands of others, greedy for a piece of the land. What he didn't expect, however, was to meet a lively little African woman with a sharp tongue, deep chocolate eyes and a mountain load of prejudices against white men due to the murder of her little sister. What will he do when he finds himself falling for her, along with all of her emotional demons? And for Abigail, what will she do when the stranger with icy blue eyes and a charming smile decides to break all social norms just to be with her?