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The Paper Crown by Spiszy
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After three years' imprisonment for high treason, a jaded princess is given one last chance of freedom through an arranged marriage to a foreign prince, but she quickly learns that she has traded one cage for another. __ Princess Alexandra has spent three years imprisoned in a tower for the crime of high treason, awaiting her execution. On the night she is to die, a reprieve comes: rather than be executed, she will be exiled to the far-away duchy of Selica to marry a foreign prince. It is a second chance. Her last chance. But in Selica, Princess Alexandra quickly realizes that she has traded one cage for another. The people of Selica despise her. Prince Marisuz, her husband, cares nothing for her. And the palace is full of dark secrets and dangerous conspiracies, which threaten not just Alexandra, but the home she can never return to.
Bride of Alvar (Redemption Saga, Book 1) by SilverReins
SilverReins
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*completed NOW A PUBLISHED NOVEL!* An ancient Cursed bloodline, a world-crossed romance, tyrant kings, a princess with dragon wings, a forbidden love affair, and a sorcerer meant to reign in chaos... this is the Redemption Saga. Bride of Alvar What if your entire life your mother declared you're destined to wed a king from a magical world? Would you believe her? Probably not. I didn't believe her either, until a handsome, other-worldly king showed up to claim me as his bride. Despite my annoying attraction to him, I let the magical king know about a complication: I'm already engaged to somebody else. However, when monsters from Alvar's world kidnap my best friend, I find myself whisked away to his realm marrying him anyway. But marrying a man I barely know and adapting to a fantastical new world is nothing compared to learning just how many dark secrets my new husband hides and that the fates of both my world and Alvar's rest on MY shoulders. For the edited paperback of this book go to this link: https://www.amazon.com/Bride-Alvar-Redemption-Silver-Reins/dp/B08LNJL4LN Best ranking: #1 in Fantasy
Robbing the Alpha by Wendizzy
Wendizzy
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As Brooke prepares to gain Luna status by marrying her pack's Alpha, she learns she's fated to Huck, leader of the valley wolves. Now she must do everything in her power to forget him, bond with her betrothed, and secure her family's future... but the tension between them is impossible to ignore. Season 1 of Robbing the Alpha *** Bury your wolf. Lie when you must. Don't let them see you slip. Destined to be luna since before her birth, Brooke's whole life has been dedicated to one purpose-securing her family's bloodline. But when the day finally arrives to join Alpha Titan atop the mountain, they're intercepted by a pack of thieving valley wolves. Fated mates are rare, and being fated to a valley wolf would ruin her forever, but the second she locks eyes with the brutally handsome Huck, Brooke's wolf claws to be released. She has no choice but to reject him. He's dirty, scarred, and everything she was taught to loathe, but she soon learns nothing is as it seems. Shadows fill the castle, someone wants her dead, and Huck is like a ghost who won't stop haunting. Can Brooke assume her role and preserve her family, or is her destiny much larger than she realized?
A Kingdom of Beasts by dahliawritess
dahliawritess
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Called to uphold a fragile peace treaty between humans and their sworn enemies, the Lycan, Charlotte is left with no other choice but to marry their brutal, mortal-hating king. Arrogant and cruel, Griffin of Nyxis is everything she hoped she'd never wed. Yet behind the wicked facade, Charlotte catches glimpses of a king haunted by more than just war. A king ruled by savage, bloodthirsty demons, and inexplicably, soothed by one thing only--the human bride he never wanted. As tension between nations rise, Charlotte is forced to question everything she thought she knew of her husband, his people, and the treaty that binds them. Despite her sacrifice, an unrelenting war simmers beneath the surface. And if Charlotte doesn't do anything to stop it, the fallout may just devastate them all. With chaos on the horizon and a craving for a king that could bring her end, Charlotte must make an impossible choice: protect the people she calls her own, or embrace a love that could change both of their worlds forever...if it doesn't destroy her first. 18+
The Alpha's Healer by Sherirocks
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Power rules the Darkthane Kingdom-but fate decides who survives it. The Timere pack is feared across the ten remaining wolf packs-renowned for ruthless strength, unbreakable loyalty, and Alphas who bow to no one. Yet even the strongest bloodline cannot escape destiny. Luke Timere was born to rule. Heir to the Alpha throne, his life is destined for blood, battle, and command. The only thing missing? His goddess-chosen Luna. But Luke has never sought her. From the moment Sabrina was brought into the Timere pack as a newborn-the sole survivor of a slaughtered healer bloodline-Luke became her protector, her shadow, her safe place. Raised side by side, their friendship grew into a forbidden, unspoken love neither dared claim. Now Sabrina is running out of time. Her true mate-killed before they could bond-leaves her life bound by a cruel law of fate. Without love before her eighteenth birthday, her magic will fail... and so will she. As Luke's ascension draws near and dark forces tighten their grip on the kingdom, loyalty will be tested, secrets will surface, and the line between duty and desire will shatter. Some Alphas are born to rule. Some mates are chosen by the goddess. Some loves are powerful enough to challenge them both. Book One in the Kingdom of Sacrificed Hearts series-a slow-burn, best-friends-to-lovers werewolf romance packed with obsession, protection, destiny, and a love worth fighting an entire kingdom for.
Ignite [Wattys 2024 Shortlist] | ✔ by AshleighReeds
AshleighReeds
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"You're in my territory now, princess, and you'll abide by my rules. Is that clear?" he whispered in my ear as he backed me against the wall, his hand slithering around my waist and pulling me closer to him. __________ Leading the largest, most feared werewolf pack in America wasn't easy. As the Alpha, Haden Pierce carried the strength of his pack on his shoulders since his father was attacked by rogues. At the age of 17, he was forced to build bonds, strengthen relationships, and create a pack aura that no one would dare challenge. He led by fear, but he also led by loyalty and a determination to protect his family at all costs. After the years passed, he had given up on finding his mate and planned out his future so his pack would remain strong from the rogues that threatened to bring them down. His hatred of rogues and what they stood for ran deep. That was until Zara Ferrari, his mate, crossed his lands. The very thing he despised - a rogue - was now his mate. And as much as he tried to fight, as much as he tried to resist, the fire between them was undeniable. Would he give in or will they both get burned? __________ IGNITE is a slow-burn but you'll enjoy passionate mates, possessive exes, reunited families, unexpected betrayals and so much more! If you love the heat and don't mind some suspense that will have you at the edge of your seat waiting for the next chapter, click 'Start Reading' and enjoy ;) HIGHEST RANKINGS #2 in Werewolf of 200K stories #1 in Warriors of 47k stories #1 in Fire of 43.2k stories #47 in Enemies to Lovers of 85.2k stories #8 in Mates of 41.5 stories #1 in Black Writers of 373 stories #2 in Moon Goddess of 3.9k stories #27 in Rogue of 8k stories #3 in Rewrite of 5.3k stories #4 in Cliffhanger of 10.2 stories _____________________________________________________ Copyright © 2024 Ashleigh Reeds. All rights reserved. *** Rewritten version of the original book, Unwillingly, Unprotected Heart ***
The Lycan Pack's Luna by shadowhunter7865
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Cassandra Primrose had spent her life training for war, never for a mate bond. But when fate ties her to Alexander Knight, the ruthless Lycan King, she refuses to submit. Alec is powerful, feared, and completely unwilling to let her go. She is his mate, his Luna, and no matter how hard she fights, he knows one thing-she belongs beside him. But Cassandra is no queen in a golden cage. She's a warrior first. And when the kingdom is threatened, when traitors rise and betrayal cuts deeper than any blade, she proves one thing: She is not just Alexander's mate. She is his equal. And she will fight for him, just as fiercely as he fights for her. Most impressive Rankings: #1 in mending #11 in alexander #16 in cassandra
All Over Again by XxBriannaMariexX
XxBriannaMariexX
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Ruth Marjorie Semple has a past she wishes she could forget. Her life in the present isn't so terrible, and yet, she finds herself struggling to enjoy the person who loves her most and even refuses to take pride in the job she's excelling in. How can she appreciate any of that, when her mind is still stuck on a lover from her college days three years prior? Go back in time as Ruth tries to sort through her feelings, drawing her memory all the way back to the day she, quite literally, ran into Raffo Leflore in good ol' Oklahoma, and explore the life of an Afro-Indigenous woman. He doesn't talk about himself much, but he constantly seems to show up for her anyway and she wants to figure out why. What about the two of them is written in the stars? Or are they even written up there at all? And most of all, how do you know which stars are worth chasing? Follow along as Ruth learns to grapple with her sorrow, learns more about her Choctaw heritage, and experiences a love that maybe only happens once in a lifetime. *Characters are Black and/or Brown casting.* Cover designed by Ren T
Becoming Luna by RhodaSLyons
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Bound by a curse and controlled by a dangerous shifter, Kaia has no hope of escaping her cruel fate until her pack is raided by a powerful Alpha who she discovers is her fated mate-and he will stop at nothing to keep her safe. Season 1 of Becoming Luna *** Kaia has always been the outcast of the Red River pack, hoping for a life of freedom away from the control of her sinister leader, Alpha Maverick. But she has limited options, especially with the crushing weight of a containment curse bearing down on her shoulders. When her pack is unexpectedly raided by revered Alpha Nero Hunt, Kaia is shocked to discover that the powerful Alpha is her mate. Nero has been yearning for his true mate forever, and now that he's found her, he's desperate to fight for her, no matter the cost. Kaia has her secrets, but so does Nero, and the struggle to keep Kaia free from Maverick's clutches and break her curse threatens to tear them apart. Kaia thought she was done with domineering Alphas, but maybe with this one, she just might keep him. Content warning: This story contains depictions of violence that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
Growls & Greeting Cards by LCRomance
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Juliet Adair moved to Pine Falls, Colorado for a reason. The small town is full of werewolves. Hopefully the kind that will keep out of her business as long as she keeps out of theirs. Unfortunately, one wolf seems to have formed a grudge against the new librarian, and wants nothing more than to see her pack up and move along. Roderick Jameson doesn't trust Juliet. She's an outsider, but more than that, she's hoarding secrets. As the leader of the Pine Falls werewolf pack, it is his job to keep his people safe. Any knowledge he doesn't have is dangerous. But the woman scoffs at his intimidation tactics, and she somehow convinces him to install a state-of-the-art security system in her house when his goal was to drive her away. Doesn't help that his inner wolf is lovesick for the fiery greeting card crafter. These two enemies find their animosity flaring hotter until the thin sheet of paper between loathing and longing goes up in flames. But if any kind of lasting connection can be formed, both woman and wolf will need to learn to trust despite the betrayals that lurk in their past. The same shadows that become solid, threatening their future. *Note: This is book 2 in the Wolves of Pine Falls series and it has spoilers for book 1, Claws & Crochet. But this story can still be read as a standalone!