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My Message To Black Authors  by itsbiggerthanlife
My Message To Black Authors
itsbiggerthanlife
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A message to black authors and readers here on Wattpad.
The Last Marigold by Burkesrules
The Last Marigold
Burkesrules
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10. 09. 2022 - #1 in Warriors 05.20.2021- #1 in blackandwhite 05.13.2021- #1 in BWWM, #4 in Mature 05.12.2021- #1 in Mature Themes 04.28.2021- #1 in Vikings 08.08.2020 - #1 in Historical Romance 09.29.2020- #1 in Warriors #1 in Moor #1 in Scandinavia #1 in Morocco Life in the 10th century is cruel. It is even more so for Su'a, a Moorish woman taken from Morocco and enslaved aboard the Viking Ship of Wolfgard The Brute. Outspoken and bold, Su'a struggles to find a way to survive in the foreign male-dominated world of the Northmen. Struggling with his role as a chieftain after the death of his father. Wolfgard finds himself coming to the defense of a strikingly beautiful woman. His instinct to protect her driving a wedge between himself and others, leading to strife and political upheaval. He finds the woman headstrong and willful. But, he is strangely intrigued by her; as her beauty is only surpassed by the strength of her heart. The question is can the warrior be tamed by a flower? Or will she be crushed by the Viking Brute?
Married to the Mob Boss's Son (Old Version) by JJTufts
Married to the Mob Boss's Son (Old Version)
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)
The Concubine -  (currently Revising, Complete) by writegirlproblems
The Concubine - (currently Revising, Complete)
writegirlproblems
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Eydis was captured in Africa by the Norseman. Bound to serve as a slave, until she captures the attention of King Meili Highest Ranking!! #62 in #romancestories, #45 in #vikings - November 08 2019 #39 in #romancestories, 14 in #Vikings Nov 15, 2019 #3 in #historicalromance January 20, 2020
Steal You Away by kraftygal
Steal You Away
kraftygal
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Cowboy Ménage, M/F/M Since they were kids, Chase and Trent Stark dreamed of the day they would have a relationship like their parents. Until one day, due to an unfortunate encounter with the wrong woman, Trent's taste for that dream soured causing him to give up on it. Chase is at a loss as to what to do to help make his brother believe in love again, knowing they will never be happy going their separate ways and fighting their true nature. But that all changed the day he saved a young woman clinging to a tree. Mackenzie Holloway is in a bad situation which was getting worse by the second and couldn't see a way out. Always a bit of a wanderer, she had made the mistake of hitching her wagon to an abusive boyfriend who moved them to a strange little town called Rapture Colorado. With few friends and him keeping her constantly broke, freedom seemed impossible. Until one day...a bull named Angus changed her life and she learned there was good men in the world...possibly two good men. Can she find the strength to free herself and take another shot at love?
Twice Loved by VAddison16
Twice Loved
VAddison16
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Olivia and Mason are long-time friends who live together in the Rocky Mountains. They come across a man one day who desperately needs their help- and they need him more than they know. (MMF) Even though Olivia and Mason are compatible in nearly every way that matters, the one time they tried to be in a relationship neither of them were completely happy. Despite that, they've escaped to the mountains together and are content with being friends who sometimes get a little frisky. One day on a hike they stumble across a man who is beaten and near death. They nurse him back to health, and despite his amnesia and slowly healing blindness, they both find a connection with him that they've been missing. Will they find something in him that fills the gaps in their relationship? Will the realization of who he really is be the thing that tears them apart? (MMF)
Ojinjintka//Rose  by QueonnahWilliams
Ojinjintka//Rose
QueonnahWilliams
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"What kind of love are you talking about? Real love? If you're looking for real love... you've chosen the hardest task of all." This is a love story of two young people of two different cultures. Kohana Wapasha is a Lakota (Sioux) Indian of the Rosebud tribe. Ava Beaumont is a mixed woman of black and white descent. This is a story beyond just skin color and cultural differences for love on its own is complicated. Please donate to the Rosebud tribe's COVID Relief Fund https://www.rosebudsiouxtribe-nsn.gov/covid-19-disaster-relief-fund
Her Forbidden Samurai (BWAM) by shannap22
Her Forbidden Samurai (BWAM)
shannap22
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Amazing cover by ONYXVIXEN I didn't choose this, Destiny chose me I wanted a simple, quiet life, but fate had other plans. Working for an artifact collector brought me admittedly joy. I had a thing for history and relics too, but never could i imagine it would lead me here; to the past Stuck in ancient Japan I am ill equipped to survive in a time ravaged by war and unwelcoming to anything foreign Still i find myself enraptured by the general and his formidable presence While devising a plan to escape back home, i start to wonder if it is something i truly desire The general is married and i am to be the emperors newest concubine yet our yearning for one another defies all logic and supersedes all notions of duty How can we possibly find a way to be together when we are dragged down by obligations and everything and everyone is against us
The Seer And The Stetson  by Burkesrules
The Seer And The Stetson
Burkesrules
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#1 in 1800s 10-10-2021 Ellie Sweeten, a young woman with unusual gifts, is making her way westward with her parents, in an era just after the civil war. The Sweeten family embarked on an opportunity for a new life away from the memories of war and the stain of slavery. They happen upon an outlaw running for his life. River Collins turns up with a twang to his talk and more charm than the devil himself. With a mind to turn him away, Ellie is left without a choice but to take the suspicious stranger along. To, River, life was all a game of chance. He had been runnin' and gunnin' with the Utter Gang for years. Everyone knew him to be the best quick draw and sharpshooter west of the Mississippi. His life was seemed destined for infamy until he tried to stop the Utter Gang's leader Clyde Puckett from taking things too far. Injured and with no where to go, River is running for his life. He lay dying when providence leads him to be found by a woman of surpassing beauty. But this beauty's heart was a tough as aged leather. River develops a feeling of responsibility for the girl when death touches what she loves most. But River has a choice to make. Stay to protect the girl and be found by his former gang. Or leave to protect the girl and never see her again.
Little Dark Secrets  by JustforFun2017
Little Dark Secrets
JustforFun2017
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Spin off to "Little White Lies" PLEASE READ LITTLE WHITE LIES FIRST OR YOU WILL BE CONFUSED!! Everyone knows the name "Sniper Jo." He's the most dangerous hitman in America... Except "He's" a "She" After the tragedy that struck her family Jolene Madden found her lust for anger and vengeance. Once Vincent refuses to help her, she transforms herself in to a lethal weapon behind his back. All went to plan until she gets sent a hit on the latest mafioso.