An arranged marriage, a destitute bride, and a groom who loves another woman. What on Earth could go wrong? ***** Ida Weaver never had anything to her name. She was born a lowly serf and the illegitimate daughter of the lord to boot, and though she quietly longs for something else, she does not complain. She knows her life could be much worse. But a desperate knight offers Ida a new life, with everything that she has ever wanted. The price? Marriage to his youngest son. Ida decides it's worth it- and after meeting her groom, realizes that he is in love with someone else. Classically, his father disapproves of the match. Jacob is Ida's only chance at happiness, but is she his? Ida wants to make things right, but how? Every rose has thorns...

Araelia My heart clenches in pain. Today, I am going to be betrothed to a man I do not love, let alone, ever laid eyes upon. I could not ever dream upon such a horrid day. Peter I watch the carriage arrive, my future bride inside. Unease fills my belly. I knew I should not have agreed on such a plan... Story Through an arranged marriage Princess Araelia of Thorton meets the handsome, Prince Peter of Albis. Torn between love and confusion, the couple try to make the marriage work. But when lies are uncovered, they must strive to forgive...

M E R E D I T H is a princess without a country. Her family, formerly the royal family of Borgavia, has been exiled from their home, forced to live under the rule of the Empire of Astoria. A N T O N Y is a prince who doesn't want a crown. Soon to be king of Astoria, he will inherit the empire his family built before him. Though glorious, it has become an empire built on blood. Antony has his work cut out for him to restore trust among the empire's citizens and to rebuild the parts that have fallen to disrepair in the wake of former kings' desires only for conquests. A R E B E L L I O N is rising. In the midst of the gathering tide, Meredith will swallow her pride and go to King's City for a job in the palace, all in the name of supporting her family. N O O N E in the king's palace is aware that their newest servant is more than a servant, and Meredith plans on keeping it that way. H O W E V E R, the best laid plans are often upset. *** copyright sovthampton | micah good all rights reserved; completed 2014 highest: 65 in fantasy Featured by Hidden Gems: Fantasy

**Only the bonus chapter is paid, the rest of the story is (and will stay) free!!** Libby Marks-Whelan is decidedly not a lady. Kicked out of nearly every finishing school in the country, she's shocked when her demure, straight-laced cousin Ella invites her to the royal court as attendant during her debutante season. What Ella fails to realize, however, is that Libby's brand of mischief is exactly the kind of distraction Prince Andrew is looking for during his inaugural season as an eligible bachelor. Cover designed by Adam Budny

Ismay lives in a world where everyone knows their place, every wife is classed and set with certain expectations. Ismay will be a diplomatic wife when she marries. She will assist her husband with business and trade, nothing more. However, when the king of a kingdom long thought dead and ignorant of how the world works, takes her as his life, she finds herself challenged in ways she never imagined.

For centuries, the royal family of Aridia has hosted The Choice, the competition where the eligible daughters of the Nobles of Aridia, come together to vie for the hand of the heir to the throne. This year, Prince Carlos is the heir to the throne and is in need of a suitable wife. As well as the Kingdom of Aridia, which is in need of the entertainment and excitement that comes along with The Choice. Lady Madeline Prowess is...not a lady. She enjoys climbing trees, riding on her wild horse and definitely doesn't resemble the ladies that she's supposed to compete against- with her lack of curves and unruly hair. She surely doesn't want to slave away in front of a prince she doesn't care about. But, The Choice isn't what Madeline thinks it is. The palace is full of lies, deceit, betrayal and sabotage as each girl tries to win the hand of the ice cold Prince.

Hazel is a simple peasant girl, she helps with the chores, takes care of her younger siblings, has friends, by all standards normal. Anthony is the crown prince, his father is becoming old, he is the next in line, but he feels empty, he has always had everything he wanted handed to him on a silver platter. They meet for the first time, he no longer feels empty, but what if she wants nothing to do with him?

Book One Elise was a simple farmer in the kingdom of Ursania―one of the best in the area. One day, when Elise was ten, she ran into a mysterious boy around her age. They talked, they laughed, then he disappeared. That is until eight years later Elise went to the centre town, the middle of the kingdom, where the King's palace is. Elise was peacefully enjoying her first time out of her family farm, until she bumps into the brutal, cruel dark king. Cover by @cadetcarswell

Erika Lovet is used to being in the background, always in her sister's shadow. Since she was a child, her parents have always doted on Alice, have always wanted the best for her, while Erika, the other child, is always thought of second, but still expected to be like her sister. So, it's a surprise to everyone when the dashing Prince asks for Erika, and not her sister. Who knew that the only person to notice Erika first, just happens to be the one that every other girl in the land desires?

Princess Elise is forced to marry a cruel and evil king due to an agreement between him and her abusive parents. She grew up forced to be perfect or be a failure. Now she has to live a more terrible life than she has already experienced.