1523. King Henry VIII is in desperate need of a male heir. Mistress Katherine Champernowne, a young maiden of noble blood, has been sent from France to the English court. Her mother believes she can produce a male heir for the English King. New to English politics, Katherine finds herself entangled in a war for the King's affections. She is playing a dangerous game of courtly love, while all the time trying to hide her un-catholic background. Her task in place, she becomes friends with the competition, enemies with her family and in love with someone other than the King. When things get too heated, will she be able to survive a court where everyone is out to make a profit, no matter the cost? A Twist. Although I use a lot of Tudor truths and background work, I also use false characters, intertwined with real people. *************** A massive thank you to @Pasionforbooks who is currently editing this story! She has managed to make everything so much smoother and run so much more perfected while keeping my own voice! Highly recommend can't wait to see the rest! xx

[2018 Watty's Shortlist] In a brutal world ruled by cruelty and power, Aiya is nothing more than a slave-her life defined by servitude and pain. But when her ruthless Lord betrays her and Northumbria falls under siege by Norse invaders, Aiya's life is shattered once again. Captured by the fierce warriors from across the sea, she is thrust into a harrowing journey that will test her resilience, force her to face unimaginable cruelty, and confront a destiny she never believed possible. Ragda, the rightful son of the Jarl Lowzow, and his volatile half-brother Dagr lead their warriors on a raid destined to glorify their names. Confident in the favor of their gods, they're unprepared for the chaos that follows when they encounter the fiery slave girl who challenges everything they thought they knew. A gripping tale of fate, revenge, and an unlikely spark of love that could either save them... or destroy them. [A FORMER WATTPAD FEATURED STORY] A Viking's Rage,Part I Copyright ©2023 H.H.Cook ® All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced. Some mature content.

*SLOW UPDATES* Aria lives in the maidenhouse, as she has all her life. She dresses modestly, reads morality stories, and prays to Lady Mariya, Protectress of Women. When she flowers, she will be married off to a man she's never met (not that she's ever met one in her life) and live in Loving Union with him, tending to his every need with grace and gentleness. And of course, if she doesn't want to be married, she can go to the altar as sacrifice. It would be an honorable choice to make, even more honorable than being the perfect wife. But lately, Aria has been plagued with nightmares. Nightmares of being torn apart from within, in a dreadful perversion of Loving Union. Her three best friends, Nimuë, Mati, and Anu, don't trust the maidenhouse system. Could Aria's dreams be prophetic? But even if they are, what can four little girls possibly do? ***WARNING: Will contain violence and scenes of assault, some mature in nature. Plus some straight-up mature content, or at least as close as I ever get :P Also, I will probably snark at mainstream religion a lot, as I often do. Long story short, think before you read.

Perfect for anyone who enjoyed the Salt Kisses series... Beautiful and spirited pagan princess Elayne has been offered in marriage to the legendary Sir Lancelot. Although the whole thing is marred with complications, Elaine finds the idea hard to resist, and it seems that Lancelot too, could be finally willing to move on from his checkered past and embrace the union. But there are those in the land who are less than thrilled about the prospect, namely the pious and unhappy Queen Guinevere, who just so happens to be both Elayne's cousin and Lancelot's long-term, not-so-secret lover. Politics dictate the deal urgently needs to be sealed, but will Guinevere step aside or will her bitterness drive her to turn to a magic, so dark that even its sorcerer may refuse to unleash it?