Medieval fantasy
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Buried Roses by WinterSleep85
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Grace, the illegitimate daughter of Edward IV, finds her life turned upside down when he dies and her family flees into sanctuary when her uncle takes power. Torn between family loyalties and her need for love and stability, Grace struggles to survive a dangerous world. A historical fiction story set during the War of the Roses. One fateful night, a young woman flees with her family to take sanctuary in the church. The illegitimate daughter of the late king, Grace, is told her uncle Richard has stolen her half-brother, the new king and is seizing power. Her stepmother, Elizabeth Woodville, takes her children and Grace into sanctuary and begins recruiting others to take down Richard. Young Grace is sent on a mission and meets her uncle. His kindness makes her doubt that he is as bad as her stepmother claims. But she sticks to her loyalty to her family even as everything falls apart. Elizabeth's plan fails, Grace's half-brother is taken by force out of sanctuary, and Richard reveals Elizabeth was never legally married to Grace's father, making Richard the king. Elizabeth refuses to leave sanctuary, keeping Grace and her half-sisters trapped as rumors grow about the disappearance of the girls' brothers. The only bright spot of Grace's life is meeting with a messenger, a young man who is the first person to see this forgotten king's daughter. As much as she wants to leave, her loyalty keeps her buried alive. Shortlisted in the Open Novella Contest 2020 Shortlisted in the Wattys 2021 and Wattys 2022
Before Romeo and Juliet by secondarianddodi
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We all know how the tale of Romeo and Juliet ends, but the story of the Capulets and Montagues begins long before that fateful night. Long even before the infamous feud first draws blood. It begins in an abbey in the foothills of the Alps, where the young Caterina and Maria Grazia meet as children. They are so different and yet they grow to become sisters. Together they go from living a sheltered existence to navigating a brutal, reckless world beyond the cloister walls. As married ladies of Verona, they sustain each other through every turn that life takes until they are thrust into a rivalry that ends in heart-shattering grief. It is then that life takes the most unexpected turn for Caterina and Maria Grazia, the mothers of Romeo and Juliet.
Gods of Malcea ✔️ by -S-N-O-
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[ROUGH DRAFT] In the land of gods and monsters, humanity ravaged Malcea with endless wars. Their insatiable hunger for treasure, pleasure, and power led them to forsake the gods who had once guided them. For thousands of years, the gods remained silent, watching with grief and fury as their creations spiraled into chaos. But when humans stood on the brink of war with the ancient dragons, the gods finally chose to intervene. Their return, however, was far from merciful-for the Gods of Malcea had darker, more sinister designs for their wayward children. Karos, a soldier of Asalph, is one such pawn in their game. Trained to hunt dragons, his beliefs are shaken when he forms an unexpected bond with Ake, a dragon desperate to return home. As Karos questions the gods' motives, he must decide whether to uphold the laws of his homeland or fight for a future shaped by his own choices-and the fragile, growing bond with Ake who challenges everything he thought he knew. _______________________ @Haylee for this gorgeous cover!
Birthright by FusRohDead92
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Upon his death, the king had dictated that the queen would rule until she remarried, but her refusal to do so has the nation of Ethios in turmoil. Greedy for power and her cruelty knowing no limits, the queen has even reinstated the slave trade long since outlawed by her husband upon his ascension. A glimmer of hope for a suffering nation arises in a small baby. The Royal Sage has procured the late king's bastard son and has stolen him away to the city slums to live with Harren, a man who bravely rescues orphans from slavery. Naming the boy Kyran, Harren takes him in with the promise of one day returning him to his rightful place on the throne. Ten years later, these plans are dashed when Kyran is exposed to the queen. Harren must race to the safety of the Riverlands, who hold no love for the queen, if there is any chance to save his son, and future king. Saving Kyran saves the nation. If the queen is to be dethroned, the boy must claim his Birthright.
Honor the Throne (EXCERPT ONLY) by JQNeloms
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AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON KINDLE!! The king placed a finger under her chin and slowly lifted her face. "Mistress Desire, tell me your name." "I am Abigail Remington. My family calls me Abbie." She spoke softly. "You will open your heart to me Abigail Remington. You will be my queen. By my side is where you belong." Abbie has only ever wanted to be accepted by her father's family, especially her cousin Chelsea, the king's only mistress. From the moment they meet, His Majesty can't seem to take his eyes off of Abbie. For the past two years Chelsea has been the girl in his bed, but maybe she's not the one in his heart. One things for certain, a girl from the house of Remington will be queen. Only the king knows which cousin will sit on his throne. DOWNLOAD HERE 👉🏾 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KWM6WVD
𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 (𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐈) by jhessickagomes
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In a war-torn world, where the choices of few can change the lives of many, the destiny of three realms becomes dangerously intertwined with the fate of two rival families. Sins of the Father is set in the World between Worlds, a place with ancient yet mostly forgotten history. There, a millennia-old family feud persists through uneasy peace as the Zahebs struggle to secure a peaceful succession and the Darwicks seek to end the threat posed by their rivals, sparking the beginning of the end.
The Tudor Triangle by Evelyndangerfield
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Amy Dudley's untimely death in 1560 implicates Queen Elizabeth the 1st, in murder. Katherine vows vengeance for her forsaken mistress. When young Katherine discovers Amy dead at the bottom of a stone staircase she knows she has been murdered. The year is 1560 and she vows to take revenge on Amy's errant husband, Robert Dudley. This tears apart Katherine from her betrothed, Henry as they take opposite sides. Katherine is just a servant and Robert is the favourite of Queen Elizabeth 1st and it seems destined to become king of England, now his wife Amy is dead. The Tudor Dynasty depends on Elizabeth marrying and all know, there is none she prefers over Dudley. Katherine, undeterred,will not rest until she has destroys his ambitious dreams and proves his guilt. But to do so she has to make her way in the hard Tudor world, to the Royal court and to justice. Comments welcome and please vote if you like it, it's lovely to see who the readers are! Thanks. It is a first draft and I will be reediting as I go along, so please excuse any typos. Friday is likely to be my 'new chapter' day, thanks. Comments welcome and please vote if you like it, it's lovely to see who the readers are! Copyright © Evelyn Dangerfield 2013 All Rights Reserved. No part of this manuscript may be reproduced without Evelyn Dangerfield's express consent
The Black Death (A Medieval Action/Romance) by Tall_Girl_818
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The year is 1338 and England is in a time of peril as raiders pillage the land and, with no one to challenge them, their actions begin to grow like wildfire. At the height of their terror, eight year old Isadora watches her mother and sister be raped and murdered by an army of mercenaries before her village is scorched to the ground. Promising to avenge her family, Izzie grows up to become the most feared warrior in the country. * * * 10 years later and a new King sits on the throne. The raiders have scattered to the east and peace seems to have returned to England but it is short lived as a new evil has come to England. A horrible disease starts to plague the country and the king orders villages to be purged as sacrifices to appease the Lord. Now, Izzie is called upon to help the King's subjects survive his soldiers with her unique set of skills. But the warrior with no alligences may just discover something so dreadful that could change her view on King, God and Country forever.
Disarm || Ivar The Boneless by RebellionRising
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"I bid you to remember the words of our forefathers. Fear nothing. Survive. Conquer." Rated M: Violence and Mature Themes. Please be advised that this book may have graphic depictions of violence.