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The King's Inamorata (A Queen's Tale #1) by LillyStoryTeller
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When Vivia Ellspire stumbles across a dying man in the woods, her first instinct is to help this stranger rather than question him. Vivia lives as a pauper on the outskirts of a small town in the wealthy Kingdom of Novena with her elderly caretaker, Tomas. With no one but Vivia's childhood friend Agna for miles, Tomas is wary of this odd newcomer. Vivia, however, is smitten and nurses his back to health. For months, this man becomes a part of their family until he picks up and leaves without so much as a proper goodbye. Upon his return, he declares his intentions to make Vivia his wife and bring her back to court where she will be crowned Queen of Novena. He is truly Prince Lucien, heir to the throne and his father's declining health leaves him with a crown on his head years too early. When Vivia arrives in court, the nobles plot against her and dehumanize her by acknowledging her as nothing more than the soon-to-be King's Inamorata--a lover and new toy he'll soon tire of. But little do they know, Vivia is the sole surviving heir to a powerful ancient kingdom that threatens to bring them to ruins.
Princess Charming by makexbelieve
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Every culture has its own version of Cinderella, whether it features glass slippers and fairy godmothers, or enchanted trees and magic fish, the love story endures and goodness is always rewarded. But in this story, Ella has been replaced by Elliot and her beloved prince is a princess severely lacking in charm. Elliot's step-father expects him to work from dawn until dusk, leaving him no time to miss the life of happiness and comfort he once knew. When the rest of his family are invited to a series of balls, held in honour of the Princess Charmaine's return from school, Elliot longs for a night off and the opportunity to reconnect with his childhood friend. But his step-father is busy plotting how his own son can win Charmaine's heart and doesn't want Elliot getting in the way. They will soon discover that Charmaine won't be easily charmed. She doesn't need a husband to rule by her side and she's going to use these balls to prove it. That is, until a friend from her past reappears and she discovers that falling in love doesn't have to mean losing control. Princess Charming is a gender-reversal retelling of Cinderella and a companion story to Mirrored Snow.
IMPRESS. [Book 1] by N1Dreamerx
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[BOOK ONE OF THE RIVALRY SERIES] ✨ • • • The kingdom of Asten is hosting the event of the century: IMPRESS, a deadly competition where six girls vie to captivate the dark and bloodthirsty prince. The prize? The crown of Asten and rule over its five regions-Agriassi, Iclia, Miriadan, Weimos, and the glittering capital, Aeralin. But failure isn't an option-because for the losers, death awaits. For Natalya Andrea Ascelyn, life has already been cruel. After living in poverty and losing her parents in a devastating village fire, she's forced to endure the torment of her spiteful Aunt Roslin. A glimmer of hope appears when her brother, a trusted guard of the prince, invites her to the royal castle. But Natalya's new life takes a treacherous turn when she's thrust into the IMPRESS event. While others compete for the prince's favour, Natalya's true mission is revenge. Determined to uncover who destroyed her family, she navigates a cutthroat world of dazzling banquets and shadowy conspiracies. Each trial pushes her to grow stronger, more cunning, and dangerously alluring. But the competition is more than she bargained for, filled with war, forbidden desires, blood-soaked betrayals, and the awakening of her mysterious abilities. She also learns that her enemies might be closer than she imagined. As alliances crumble and secrets surface, Natalya must decide how far she's willing to go for vengeance, and only one question remains: Will she survive the prince's deadly game long enough to find the perpetrator? One crown. Six girls. Only one will win-but will Natalya's thirst for revenge cost her everything? This story includes twisted violence, strong language and sexual content. (Copyright All Rights Reserved © 2025 WP @N1Dreamerx) Highest Ranks: Vampire #1 Witch #1 Romance #2 Werewolf #9
The Vicar's Daughters by SarahBigD
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If every young lady likes to be crossed in love now and then, the Vicar Pearce's daughters are three times blessed. Willful and spirited, Rachel refuses to think Lord Ellsworth's son, her dearest friend since childhood, is not in love with her. But the youngest sister, Amanda, is the one who's attracted the eye of Lord Dabney with her honey-gold hair and angelic demeanor. Meanwhile, Marian is stuck in the middle with no one to love--unless that charming rogue Simeon counts. The ways of the heart do not unfold in a straightforward manner for the delightful sisters in this Regency period romance.
Anna Karenina by LeoTolstoy
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"Anna Karenina" is the tragedy of married aristocrat and socialite Anna Karenina and her affair with the affluent Count Vronsky. The story starts when she arrives in the midst of a family broken up by her brother's unbridled womanizing—something that prefigures her own later situation, though with less tolerance for her by others.
Ma Petit Princesse (aph Marie Antoinette fic) by beatles-juice-01
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In the mid-18th century, one of the most famous Queens in European history was born: Maria Antonia Josepha Johanna of Austria, better known as Marie Antoinette, Dauphine and later Queen of France. This story tells her tale through the eyes of Francis Bonnefoy, the human incarnation of France, and the tragedies that eventually led to that fateful day at the gilloutine in 1792. From beginnings as the Archduchess of Austria, then as she becomes the Dauphine of France and learns the ways of the immoral, vile 'dog-eat-dog' world of Versailles, the Queen, a mother, the well-hated vixen of the 'evil' monarchy, the evolution of Marie Antoinette is an interesting one, and historically a necessary one. Marie Antoinette's life was filled with many a sorrow and many a triumph, but no matter who history paints the fallen Queen to be, Francis will alway hold his petit princesse dear to his heart.
The Only Boleyn by pineapplesnow
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Anne Boleyn returns to the glamorous English court of the 'golden prince' as a girl of 14, a good marriageable age. Educated in the most fashionable court in Christendom, Anne finds the English court dull and slow-paced under the ageing Queen Katherine - so with the rise of her family in King Henry's favour due to her sister's slut tricks, Anne sets out to liven the court for her own amusement. She plays a dangerous game. Dealing with the selfish, lustful King Henry VIII will ultimately take its toll on Anne's health and safety. Anne rises as high as a woman can rise. But after a rise, there is a fall.
the heir's secret by niamhdann16
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"When Mary does become Queen, I know for a fact that she will not make England great like she so claims she will easily do, but instead she will be digging the hole for England to fall." Kate Woodville is a loyal friend to Elizabeth Tudor and has been for many years, but she starts to struggle as she watches England being turned upside down as Mary Tudor takes the throne. She stands by Elizabeth's side as she is pushed into her sisters evil game. Caught in the turmoil of Tudor England Kate must find a way to crawl out alive as the competitive game for the throne becomes a game of life and death.
Almost a Queen by lauradupre
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Cousins to the King of Navarre, Marie of Cleves and her sisters make their mark on the royal court of Renaissance France. A month into an unhappy marriage to her Protestant cousin, the Prince of Conde, the two are faced with a choice: convert to Catholicism or die. Marie's decision will alter the course of both their lives, drawing her further into a decadent and treacherous royal court. Scandal and the hope for true love come her way, but will Marie make the right choice? Is she truly destined for happiness? Or will she become yet another scandal of the Valois court? This 40,000 word novella is the first in a trilogy about the Cleves sisters, known during their lifetimes as "The Three Graces." Updated every Wednesday. Comments and feedback are most welcome. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Henriette's story will follow. http://www.lauradupre.com
Forced To Live With Royals by ilovesmusic_123
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Eleanor an ordinary servant girl. Or so everyone thinks. Eleanor's past is a twisted one and many don't know it. Eleanor kept her past secret until one fateful day. Her past comes rushing back to her. Now living with the people of her past. Will they recognise her? Or will they not? (NUMBER #156 in HISTORICAL FICTION HOLY CRAP GUYS)