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The Substitute Bride by sweetblunch
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Sicilian heiress Laila Fiorenza is ordered by her strict father to meet the Greek billionaire fiancé of her runaway twin sister in her stead in order to keep the Fiorenza's prestige intact. But can this prim and proper princess truly shoulder this sham of an arrangement as a substitute bride? *** The sweet and lovely Laila Fiorenza was groomed to be a perfect lady by her prestigious and noble Sicilian family. But what happens when she is given a task of a lifetime by her own father--to pretend to be her rebel twin sister and meet Nikos Pallis, the fiancé of the runaway Leila? Can she truly adjust from her sheltered life in the old town in Sicily for bustling New York as a substitute bride? Cover design by Rayne Mariano
From the Ashes by Taylor_Harrison18
Taylor_Harrison18
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*previously known as Bound and Determined* Highest ranking #115 in Historical Fiction (08/06/17) Once upon a time...... Elizabeth's story starts out as a typical Cinderella story, but it's far from that. Follow Lizzie on her journey in search of her freedom and herself as she faces love, loss, heartbreak, and all the challenges life throws her way. Will she gain her freedom? Is it possible for her to love again? Can she survive when everything seems lost? Elizabeth grew up in a loving family until her mother died. After her passing, Elizabeth's father, the king, grew resentful towards her and forced her to work in the castle. She was not allowed to leave the castle grounds, to be kept a prisoner in her own home. Soon, the towns people had forgotten about the Princess, thinking her dead. Little did they know, Elizabeth was still alive and well, now known as Lizzie. What will happen to this forgotten princess when her kingdom is under attack? Can she escape? Will she be able to keep her royalty a secret?
Just Another Unambitious Woman by Bateauivre
Bateauivre
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Diane Simmons always had the bad luck to look like a spitting image of her tall twin brother David. But as her world turns upside down, Diane has no other choice but to embrace their resemblance; with her father and David dead, two younger unmarried sisters in tow, an emotionally unstable mother and no other male successor, she doesn't see any other alternative to save her family and her home but to become her brother - and bury herself. And even if she thought it will be easy to impersonate a spoiled young heir that always gets his way, things get more than a little complicated with the arrival of David's so-called best friend, Captain Talbot, who seems to know more than she'd like him to. With his arrival, the secrets that have been buried in the heart of the Simmons home start to resurface and it looks like someone wants Diane dead one way or another...
My Beloved by renea02
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She believes in happily everafter.... Since childhood Alaina knew that she is destined to be the wife of the Duke of Glenford and she believed that one day the Duke will claim her she will be cherished,they will be together and they will live happily ever after... Stolen kiss....Shattered dreams.... but her dreams were shattered when a day before he claims her ,a kiss has been stolen from her by the Duke himself, unaware that she is his bethrothed and what more, the Duke has the gall to ask her to be his mistress for he is against their marriage,though devastated and broken she has a plan...a dose of the Duke's own medicine The Perfect Revenge... So imagine what's gonna be the Duke's reaction when Alaina's perfect features were was revealed when he lifted the veil...the siren that denied him pleasure and gave him a night of frustration...His Duchess with murder in her eyes...
The Duke's Daughter -Wattys2014 Collector's Dream Award Winner- by jaidesmama
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The Duke of Marlborough has signed betrothal contracts on behalf of his daughter, Lady Arianna Kent. But Arianna is not the type to blindly follow her father's biddings. It is not long before Arianna has different plans for her life and as the wedding date draws near, she sets sail for the colonies. Life isn't as easy as it seems and she soon comes to realize that a pirate attack is the least of her concerns as her father's troubles, and those of the handsome privateer captain who rescues her, catch up with her. In a twisted whirlwind of fate Arianna finds herself in situations she had only ever read about in her novels. Is Arianna strong enough to face the challenges life has in store for her? Can she hope to find happiness along the way? *** Watty's 2014 Collector's Dream Award Winner *** Series Order The Duke's Daughter The Reverand's Daughter by @jaidesmamasmama (wattpad) The Highwayman's Daughter (wattpad) The Harlot's Daughter by @jaidesmamasmama (wattpad)
Red Haired Beauty (wattys2016) by wolfandphoenix
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" You would refuse something that you cannot afford and was graciously bought for you?" The man asked clearly annoyed at her refusal of his kindness. " I may not have money to afford such delicacies but I am not a charity case, nor will I accept things from such a brutal man." She spoke to him with assertiveness in her words. The man chuckled with annoyance at the woman before him. " I see, well I apologise for any offence in which I have given you. But I do not believe you are in a position to refuse such a gift." He said gaining in anger as he watch the woman stand her ground against him. He dismissed the comment about him being brutal as he continued to stare at the woman in front of him. " I excuse you, sir. But you have no idea on my position in life. Now, as I said. I thank you for the thought but I cannot accept." --- Grace lived a hard life, having to look after her ill mother and work to continued to put food in their bellies. One trip to the market changes her life completely with a fateful meeting of John Bellstone, the owner of the small town which Grace resides on the outskirts of. Follow Grace in her journey through pain and love as she goes through life very own trails. _____________ Highest rank In Historical Fiction - #4 _____________ "Aww, this is so cute" @Skumpan "Someone hold my purse. I don't want it to be covered in blood." @LoversOfTheMoon "I live this book and it has a great story line to it.!!!" @wererom "I was so smitten by the story that I couldn't stop myself reading till the end!! Amazing, enchanting and so so so very romantic!!" @rosala99
Instant Attraction by j1mshort
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Summer 1886 Anthony Baldwin, newly installed 8th Duke of Wolverleigh(Tony to his friends) travels with his friends the Duke and Duchess of Warrick to the duchess's house in America. Evnious of their love for one another and their four children, Tony has decided to find a bride of his own upon his return to England. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect to find one in America. He's instantly attracted to a beautiful part Native American woman he meets at the duchess's house. Cheyenne Sinclair returns to Bridgeport from Colorado upon the deaths of her two half-brothers to inherit Sinclair Shipping. Hoping to settle the estate as soon as possible and sell the shipping company she soon learns that a clause in her father's will states she can only inherit if she marries within a few weeks time. Cheyenne balks at the very idea of marrying anyone but since her mother's dowry is what built the company she doesn't want to see it go to her father's brother, a man who hated her mother because of her Indian blood. Attracted to the black haired beauty, Tony comes up with a plan. Marry him but it will not be a marriage in name only, he promises her. Attracted to Tony, Cheyenne agrees but only days before the marriage is to take place the first attempt is made on Cheyenne's life. After a second attempt they all think she'll be safer in England but the trouble only seems to follow them there. As the attraction between them grows into l0ve Tony is on a race against time to find out way and learn who wants his new wife dead.
Against Their Wishes by tiger2835
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Olivia Knight and Lord Gregory Willington have never liked each other. They make it very clear to each other that they want nothing to do with the other. So what happens when their respective parents decide that its time for their children to get married? What do they do when the people their parents want them to marry is each other?
Dragon's Prize (Book 2) EXCERPT! about 1/2 of the book by Maya_2011
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Sequel to Dragon's Treasure. This is only a longer excerpt. Due to copyright issues, the fully edited and final version is only available on Amazon, Nook (B&N), Kobo, iBooks and GooglePlay. It is highly recommended you read Dragon's Treasure first. © by Maya_2011/Maya Starling