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A Sense of Propriety by DressageGeek
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"After all the trouble I caused. After what I did to you . . . Did you really expect me to be able to look you in the eye?" Cordelia Sutton, young and gentle, has seen her fair share of tribulations in life. From the untimely death of her parents to the forced removal of one of her closest friends, she desired nothing more than a quiet life in the country. But with the insistent urges from a family friend to return to London, the pressure placed upon young ladies by society is difficult enough, even more so for Cordelia who finds herself coming face-to-face with a man she thought she would never see again. Now not only must she find a way to navigate the complex world of the pure bloods but also battle her own emotions pertaining to a certain Marquis. It is a difficult task for one so ignorant of the world to undertake, and one where a sense of propriety could very well mean the difference between life and death for a love once lost. ***All rights reserved. This book is a work of fiction. Any character or event relating to persons living or dead, places or events is completely coincidental. Under no circumstances is this book or any of its characters allowed to be reproduced in any form or by any means without the expressed permission of the author.*** I do not own any pictures used. All credits are due to their owners.
To Dishonour A Duke by vickitickitoria
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Scandal has followed Lady Clara Eaton's family since her birth, and she has grown to thrive in the spotlight, as all of London has watched her grow into a captivating but infamously cold young woman. With her eldest brother disinherited, her other brother across the ocean, and her mother newly married, Clara's flawless life is slipping from her fingers and turning to dust. Desperate to reclaim her freedom and save her family from complete ruin, Clara turns to the mysterious tale of one man that can offer her and her brother, James, a way back into society. This immoral and deranged man terrifies her beyond reason, and what he asks her for in return is unfathomable, but his promises are fatally sweet, awash with temptation, and too much for her to resist. In his favour, Clara must survive the power he wields over her, and not succumb to the deadly sins he dangles in front of her eyes.
The Governess by regencyromantic
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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?
ASNOVITCH: The Kingdom In Ruin by AnkshitaGulwe
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I will give in any and everything in me Victor, everything that is demanded." Amber whispered dangerously. "To get what I want. Even if it costs taking a life." Princess Amber Asnovitch is expected only one thing. Get married and obey her husband. Barricades of suitors parade by but nothing, absolutely nothing changes her mind of never wanting to marrying. Her constant defiance against the King and the nation puts her into a spot of danger and slander. However she was too engrossed in something else to worry about dresses and husbands. "I need access to the Royal Archives. It has sensitive information that can achieve what I require." She is willing to put herself in mortal peril, all for that one sacred oath she took when she was a child. But can she achieve her goal if she is foisted upon the marraige mart like a prized meat? Will marriage bring a stop to all of her plans? What information does she need? What is it that she so badly requires? Only time will tell. "You never questioned me why I have such a peculiar animal as a pet." Amber said viciously. "You never questioned what it's malice can do." Developed and written solely by: Ankshita Gulwe
The Other Silver Lady by Gienevere
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The daughter of Persinia has been alone all her life, tucked away in a forgotten corner of the imperial palace with her sole maid as she spends her days reading books and attending a mandatory ball once in a while. Life is quiet for the most part...that is, until one day, she stumbles upon a book in the library that predicts the future! And this one says she will die when a lost princess shows up in a few years and all of her siblings will kill her to protect their new, favorite sister! Now our princess realizes that if she wants to live, she has to be strong enough to do everything herself - wield aura to counter dark ones, wield magic to protect herself from evil wizards, and know alchemy to protect herself from a poison-happy consort of the emperor keen on making sure her son is the last one standing as heir to the throne. In an empire waging an eternal war against the darkness just to exist, our princess finds herself picking up new skills, new friends, new enemies, and a lot more importance in the palace than before all while trying to just make herself unkillable so she can live silently reading books. Will she be able to unravel all the mysteries of the world that she wants to, or will all of the tasks the emperor asks of her and the troubles she creates for herself keep her from existing in peace? Will she be able to escape the palace before the "silver lady" of that book appears, or is her death inevitable? Well...Mephie doesn't really care, to be honest. She just wants everyone to stop bugging her so she can finally finish the latest book she's been reading...especially those annoying knights...and, well, everyone else too.
Rise of the Sylra by womanofsand
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Rise...or be bound forever. Upon nearing adulthood, citizens of Aegia face the choice to risk it all. For some, it's all about the glory, and living up to their family name. For others, it's an offer of security, of knowing where their next meal is coming from. And so they make the choice to enroll in one of several Academies, where they are taught the ancient texts, the history of the realm, and the sacred runes handed down by the gods themselves. At the end of their time there, they face a series of tests to be sorted into two castes: 𝗔𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀, the elite rulers, advance to the top positions in their field, deciding what is built, what is destroyed, where taxes go...and who lives and dies. And 𝘀𝘆𝗹𝗿𝗮, the servants bound by magic to their Aelaris. Seen as little more than an appendage and status symbol, they spend their days following their Aelaris and living for their demands, completely devoted and content in their role. The bond is considered sacred. It prevents the Aelaris from ever harming their sylra while ensuring the sylra is happy to serve. It is the Rite of Ascension that determines who belongs where, a process that measures worth and potential, through the power of the gods. Rian Argon-son has always believed he was destined to join the ranks of the Aelaris, working tirelessly to prove himself worthy. Meanwhile his nemesis Ileana, born into wealth and privilege, has always seen herself as a true heir to power. Their rivalry has simmered in all their time at the Academy, and now the final testing is upon them. They may be both top of their class, but ultimately the Rite of Ascension will decide everything. Both have prepared. Neither are ready. Cover by @Merlyn_Fereira
Isabella's Choice (The Choice Series, Book 1) by RoseAdelaide2020
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"Upon my words, Isabella! They mean nothing to me." he enclosed the distance between them by covering her in his arms. At her ear, his lips almost touched her skin, he whispered, "And now, Isabella, please tell me, who is your choice?" *** Isabella Marchwood is the younger daughter of a Viscount family. Innocent to the world and to men, she is put to an almost impossible task when her parents lay the family burden on her shoulders - to find the best husband! Two men fall into her life as the dashing knights on their way to rescue the princess. However, after what happens to her sister (Elizabeth), she starts to doubt the true meaning of marriage and she realises that life is not as romantically pleasing and exciting as her favourite novels fantasise. Her problem gets even greater when she falls in love with both gentlemen. My word! Difficult and painful it indeed is but now it's up to Isabella to make a choice. P.S. New update every week 💕💕💕
The Price of a Title by HopingForTheBest44
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When Henry, the Duke of Clearhaven, meets the captivating Lady Elizabeth, their undeniable connection promises a future filled with love and prestige. But a scandal involving her father forces Henry to make a heart-wrenching choice. Now, years later, with a marriage unraveling and betrayal lurking in the shadows, Henry must confront his past and the woman he once loved. Will Elizabeth allow herself to love him again, or will the price of a title prove too steep for both their hearts? *Please note that I do not own any of the images I have used in my story.
Till The Clock Strikes Gone by iyahartwrites
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❝In class, you said I reminded you of someone. Who is she?❞ ❝My wife. You remind me of my wife.❞ ━━━━━━━━━━ When an accidental time travel brings twenty-seven-year-old William eight years back to the past, he gets a chance to change his future and undo his marriage to the wife he never loved - the one who loved him too much. But landing at the doors of her nineteen-year-old self, he is met with someone who is extremely different from who he has always known her to be and he ends up falling in love with her. The catch? Eliza Scott hates him. Thrown into a race against time, William is left with two choices - win back Eliza's heart and go back to the same future which he left behind or forget Eliza and go back to a future where she is no longer his. [FEATURED BY @Romance]
Eventually Yours by ANHorton1227
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A younger sister cannot wed before an older sister. It's a law of their society, a rule vehemently obeyed by prominent families in the nobility, and it's always been Ella Harrington's buffer. Ella has never been interested in marrying for anything short of love itself. Unfortunately for her, love is a rarity in the marriages of the aristocracy. Fortunately for her, her sister Emily is precisely one year older than her and is the most unpleasant, disagreeable, sulking woman to ever debut in all of England. So Ella may never have to marry at all. A free woman, she enjoys her time on the sidelines and wishes for nothing more. That is, until a tall, dark, and brooding Duke comes to town alongside an old friend of her brother's. Suddenly, Ella finds herself questioning the antiquated marriage order rule as her buffer begins to feel more like a barrier. Not that it matters. The Duke isn't interested in her anyway. Right?