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The Robber Knight by RobThier
The Robber Knight
RobThier
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  • Parts 47
When you are fighting for the freedom of your people, falling in love with your enemy is not a great idea. Or is it? Ayla has to defend her castle and her people all on her own, with nobody to help her but a dark warrior she hates with all her heart.
The Favoured, The Fair and Ms. Vérité Claire by SeventyMurphy
The Favoured, The Fair and Ms. Vérité Claire
SeventyMurphy
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  • Parts 7
Can an insecure beauty tame a self-sabotaging beast? *4 Sample Chapters * ☆Winner of a 2017 Watty Award in The Originals category. Julia Swift is terribly sexy. Unfortunately, there's nothing she can do about it. While attempting to hide in plain sight from a world she fears only wants to use her, she is claimed as a personal stylist by vivacious socialite, Vérité Claire, a glamorous eccentric with a penchant for guiding talented oddballs along paths to meet their potential. Her curious crew includes sassy housekeeper, Lotte, insanely jealous biographer, Bernard, and eventually Orson Vaughn, a hulking outcast living in self-imposed exile since being betrayed by those closest to him in his shameful past. In spite of Julia's trust issues and Orson's tendency toward self-sabotage, the two grow closer through a series of exchanged favours until two people who are trying very hard to be invisible are seeing an awful lot of each other. Will a final favour which sees Julia helping Orson in a revenge plot against former adversaries put too great a strain on their unlikely relationship and prevent it from blossoming into more? If Vérité Claire has anything to do with it then the answer is 'Not a chance, darlings!'. So powder your noses, because the 2017 Watty winning The Favoured, The Fair and Ms. Vérité Claire is a lighthearted Beauty and the Beast-like romantic farce with a pie-throwing, rodeo-riding, chocolate covered, diamond studded, French-tipped twist! Swoon responsibly. Content warning: This story contains mature language, themes of body-shaming and brief references to drugs. *No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without the express written permission of the author.
Stroke of Love by snewburg
Stroke of Love
snewburg
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  • Parts 16
(Previously entitled Karen's Story) Getting hit by a car brings Karen Fox into Jay Madison's quiet life. More specifically, it brings her right into his home. Before he knows it, he's falling in love and she's running away! A tale about a southern belle and an English earl.
When the Bus Stopped by shelleyinon
When the Bus Stopped
shelleyinon
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  • Parts 32
When Lucy Falkwell loses control of her house bus on a lonely alpine road in New Zealand, she finds herself in the midst of opera-singer Alessandro Magno's latest music video. She mistakenly believes she's stumbled upon a horrific crime scene. Lucy, a free-spirited eco-warrior, is ignorant of the world lying between the pages of those tabloid magazines. She doesn't recognize Alessandro, nor has she seen his smoldering publicity shots advertising the fact he's in town. Instead, she deduces that he's the main detective working the case. As the two fall into a strange friendship built upon a mistaken identity (all while attempting to rebuild other parts of their lives), the chemistry between them becomes obvious. But how do you learn to trust someone you never really knew in the first place? *** I like to class this kind of 'genre' as BohoLit. You will understand what I mean when you read it ;)
Gambling It All by theloudlibrarian
Gambling It All
theloudlibrarian
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  • Parts 34
After a devastating crash, elite motorcycle racer Nicky Gamble wants to get back to the racetrack, but this quiet cowboy knows he's going to need help getting there. He just didn't count on the help being a spitfire of a trainer with a killer work ethic, a sharp tongue, and a sweet smile. From the wilds of Wyoming to the flashy racetracks of Europe, Nicky will contend with rivals, injuries, rehabilitation, and of course...the yearning of his heart. This romance is filled with snappy one-liners, excitement, relatable but witty characters, and a glimpse into the high-stakes world of racing. ** I'm entering this into Harlequin's SYTYCW 2015 contest...please show your support by voting, commenting, and sharing this with your pals! Thanks for your support!
North of Normal by theloudlibrarian
North of Normal
theloudlibrarian
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  • Parts 47
After her marriage disintegrates, spitfire Polly North escapes - against her better judgement - to a familiar cabin in the north woods. She didn't count on an old crush, a new profession, a goofy dog, and an endless supply of Merlot being the way to heal her heart. From the unspoiled shoreline of Lake Superior, Polly will find herself, find love, and do battle with potential man-eating coyotes. Really. This romance is filled with snappy one-liners, relatable but witty characters, romance, and a glimpse into the beautiful coast of the Upper Peninsula.