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Revenge of Duchess by bluewitch
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"I will never marry a woman like you" Benedict vowed fiercely. But Cassandra smiled. "Vows are always made to be broken. Just like you broke you're so called scared love promises to me in blink of eye" "I loved an innocent girl with a pure soul and you are not her anymore" Benedict's voice was strained in pain. "And who is responsible for that . You and your Betrayal. "She snapped back. " it is payback time caption Hart. You will marry me Hart. And that is your punishment to tie up your life with a woman like me" Cassandra said evilly. Benedict and Cassandra was madly in love with each. But Benedict marries Cassandra's elder sister Cynthia and leaves for India leaving behind a heart broken Cassie. Eight years latter Benedict returns home after the death of wife with six year old daughter. He finds that his former love was married to his cousin who is now dead. His cousin leaves fortune and title for him but he can claim it only when he marries his cousin's widow and take care of his son. And his late cousin's widow is none other than his former lover Cassandra But now Cassandra hates Benedict for betraying her. And Benedict also learns that after death of cousin Cassandra had become bold and promiscuous. She flirts with men and do all sorts of things that society forbids a woman. Benedict was shunned by change of innocent love into sophisticated seducer as society calls her. Will Benedict marry Cassandra only sake of title without any love. Will Cassie ever forgive Benedict for his betrayal and move on. Is the Love and Passion once they shared will be rekindled................... Who will win Cassandra's revenge or Benedict's love?
His Redemption, Her Legacy by meeramiller007
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[A SEQUEL TO 'HIS UNDESIRABLE WIFE'] "In my end is my beginning." -Mary, Queen of Scots *** Lady Saya Hayworth- A woman of great character and perseverance. Her death left behind broken hearts, pain and regret. Now, 16 years after her death, the lives of those left behind is on a move. Richard Seaborne, a man who is deemed disrespectful by the society is still on the path to redemption after realising the grave mistake he had committed. He is determined to implement the words that he had spoken to Saya Hayworth. In the way, he encounters the beautiful Minerva Drake, a woman wronged by a powerful man. Together, they embark on a journey of redemption, love and sacrifices. ~~~~~~~ Brandon Hayworth - the heir to the Hayworth Estate and the twin brother of Maya Hayworth. The two are the legacy left behind by Lady Saya Hayworth. Both have more of their Mother than their father in their personalities. Lord Geoffrey Berkeley -the man who had his heart broken, lives with the hope of meeting his love again, even if it's after his death. Prince Edward- the young and valiant future king of England finds love under unforeseen circumstances. Emma Mortimer - the beautiful daughter of a simple merchant in the Hayworth Estate catches the eye of a certain young man and love blooms in the two hearts. ~~~~~~~~~~ Follow the lives of the characters of His Undesirable Wife after the tragic end in a journey full of love, trust, regret, deceit and redemption where hopes are broken, old promises are fulfilled and new ones are made... (A SEQUEL TO HIS UNDESIRABLE WIFE) (Can be read as standalone)
The Beautiful Wallflower by elouisetanghe
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"You truly are one special lady." Wallflowers symbolize a shy or excluded person at a dance or party, especially a girl without a partner. Victoria Blackburn lives a lonely and simple life. She is not like most ladies in London, and that is how she likes it. She does not want to be the centre of gossip, but a rumour about her and a lord she does not know well has been made up. Now her house at Lyne Avenue seems to be the place where everyone wants to be. Andrew Brompton is not liked by the ton, and when a rumour comes out, he does not bother about it. But he feels the need to protect the lady who is in the centre of attention, next to him. He discovers there is much more to her than he initially thought, and that mayhap all rumours are untrue. Will they be able to see through the superficial façade of rumours and brave the ton, or will they return to their quiet and uneventful life? Victorian Flower Series #2 Can be read as a stand-alone book.
Lady in Rags by Spiszy
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Verity Baker has spent her life cleaning up after her father's mistakes. But one day, he goes too far and sells her, for one night only, to a local lord to pay his debts. What kind of man would buy a woman? What kind of woman would agree to be bought? COMPLETED
Widow in White by Spiszy
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Scarred and broken from a disastrous marriage, Laura Maidstone vows never to love again. And it's not love, when she seduces Richard Armiger, Lord Albroke, on her library room floor. It's only desire. And anger. And loneliness. Which, as she discovers, can be quite as dangerous... COMPLETED
To Defy A Duke by vickitickitoria
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Lady Eliza Turner has no interest in finding herself a wealthy husband, she has her books, her best friend Charlotte, and plenty of opinions on what society expects from her. When her curiosity gets the better of her, and she ends up in a compromising position with the desirable Duke Harrington she must use all her wits and charm to survive the scandal she has created. Jasper Harrington doesn't enjoy attending social occasions especially when opinionated women think that it is acceptable to criticise him, but there is something about Eliza that he can't quite bear to part with. Are this odd couple going to find a happy ever after together or apart?
The Hidden Beauty ✔️ by _Asteria_01
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Book 1 of Historical Series Cover credit goes to @RiddhiRajput07 Anika Singh rajput , A warrior Princess with dark complexion beautifull features forced to sent to Shivay Singh Rathode as his war prize ,A ruthless heartless king with great looks and personality . Her dark skin colour was the reason no Prince showed any interest in princess of Madhavgarh , ignoring the fact that she is a capable warrior with sharp mind and twisted plans . His name was enough to send shiver in the spine of his enemies , he had everything a king need for running his kingdom except the right queen . His eyes fell on the masked girl who was fighting against eight of men all alone without any kind of fear , he immediately knew that she is the right one , His proposal was rejected by the Warrior princess hurting his king pride and he announced the war against Madhavgarh . What will happen when the most eligible handsome king will see the Warrior princess of dark complexion ? will he marry her ? or send her back to her home as her skin colour doesn't stand with the beauty standard of his kingdom .
The Choice by I_kill_cupcakes
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For centuries, the royal family of Aridia has hosted The Choice, the competition where the eligible daughters of the Nobles of Aridia, come together to vie for the hand of the heir to the throne. This year, Prince Carlos is the heir to the throne and is in need of a suitable wife. As well as the Kingdom of Aridia, which is in need of the entertainment and excitement that comes along with The Choice. Lady Madeline Prowess is...not a lady. She enjoys climbing trees, riding on her wild horse and definitely doesn't resemble the ladies that she's supposed to compete against- with her lack of curves and unruly hair. She surely doesn't want to slave away in front of a prince she doesn't care about. But, The Choice isn't what Madeline thinks it is. The palace is full of lies, deceit, betrayal and sabotage as each girl tries to win the hand of the ice cold Prince.
BEING MARRIED TO MR ROCHESTER (COMPLETED) by Polly-Anna-Rome-Doll
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Emily's being forced to marry Mr Rochester a man she knows nothing about. A man who told her she means nothing to him, her only priority is to have his child and nothing more. Emily tells her self that she will hate him with all her heart but can she after he's given her something more precious than her life. HER CHILD!