A toss of the dice, doomed Evangeline to an uncertain future. Her father gambled away their families fortune leaving her in the hands of a ruthless man determined to have her at any cost to repay their debt. She escapes him, and a series of unfortunate events lands her in the company of two pickpockets and two goons that teach her how to survive the London slums. A change of fate lands her in the home of Adrian St. James, a wealthy Earl. She's caught stealing from him. But, when he learns of her predicament he swears to protect her and in doing so in his care, this defiant street urchin turns into an elegant beauty before his eyes. The daring beautiful thief not only took his breath away but in the process stole his heart.

"Jane Eyre" follows the emotions and experiences of its eponymous character, including her growth to adulthood, and her love for Mr. Rochester, the byronic master of fictitious Thornfield Hall.

The story follows the main character Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage in the society of the landed gentry of early 19th-century England. Elizabeth is the second of five daughters of a country gentleman living near the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire, near London.

[Complete] [Book 1] "It's okay Nova, no one is going to hurt you." He says the words making my heart ache. Why is he being so nice to me? I can see he's looking down at my thin silk nightgown. I see the desire in his eyes and normally that that would scare me, but all I can think about is his strong arms around me, holding me. I want him to hold me. I want him to kiss me. I want to feel safe. Like an out of body experience, I feel my head moving forward not realising what I'm about to do before I fulfil it. As I press my wanting lips to his, and kiss him with all my might, like he's my lifeline. *Mature themes* Its 1903 and Nova spends her days looking after her drunken father and trying to avoid another beating. Until a stranger knocks on her door and takes her away from everything she knew. Dr Xavier Laywood can't quite figure out what Nova is doing here. The girl with an unusual name and bright green eyes is now living in the Laywood Estate. Nova has fears that will surely push any man away. But with twists and turns around every corner maybe Xavier is her only hope at learning the truth and maybe falling in love in the process. But seriously what is she doing here anyway?!

Callie MacLeod escapes a clan gathering in an attempt to run away from an arranged marriage by her Uncle Hamish to Angus Cameron only to run right into the arms of Alex Campbell, a rival clan chief, who vows to protect her. For Mature Audiences Only...

The quiet wallflower Emily Maglite has decided to be more like her twin sister Eliza, the she-devil of Maglite, a girl that speaks her mind and doesn't care who hears it. But now Emily finds that Eliza has tricked her into trading places. To tell Devon who she really is will ruin her and her sister's reputation forever. But Devon is a man as wild as the strange blue eyed wolf that roams his land. He draws her in with Passion that Emily knows she shouldn't be feeling for her sister's soon to be husband. However, Emily finds that she isn't the only one that is keeping secrets, exceptionally when those vary secrets may lead to her demise . . . Or her greatest desires.

Lady Amelia Grey is too rich, too quiet and very insecure. In a society where impressions and arranged marriages are popular, Amelia needs a husband. When she miraculously marries the oh-so-handsome Lord Pierce, he can't stand the sight of her! However, when Amelia is abandoned by her husband of two days, everything changes and when he returns, nothing is the same, including Amelia. Will it be second time lucky for Lady Amelia and Lord Pierce?

(*Not Edited*) When Sir Torryn Roderick shares a passionate kiss with a pretty village wench he doesn't know that the young woman is a actually a lady. He is more shocked to discover that she is betrothed to another man. Soon Torryn learns that the so called gentleman who is to be her groom is not what he seems and Torryn valiantly vows to protect the fair lady, risking his own life. Lady Elyssande Durand was taught to be content with whatever came her way and her betrothal was one such matter. Ladies were not supposed to feel what she felt until a Welsh knight showed her unbridled passion one chance night. But she cannot dare to dishonor her vow knowing that the repercussions could be catastrophic for everyone involved - herself, her family and the man with whom she knows she is fast falling in love.

He saved her from drowning... Who will save her from him... Matthew Weldrick must marry and produce an heir. Giving up being a rake will be hard but finding a wife he prefers seems to be harder. That is until he travels to his country estate he finds just what he was looking for. Farm girl Abigail Willhoite has been taking care of her family since she was orphaned. After her adoptive parents pass, she is left to care for their children and the farm. Being saved by a handsome Duke she grows an unrealistic attachment to him. Knowing she could never be with him she struggles with the fact she is falling in love. William Tinker was the bastard son of Lord Septhon and the last known heir to the Septhon fortune. So he thought till Lord Septhon becomes ill and requests a message be delivered to an orphan named Abigail Willhoite. The fortune will be lost to Tinker if the message reaches the girl. He vows that Abigail Willhoite will never know who she truly is. **First Book in the Desire Series**

In a world of stalking troll hordes and malicious plotting for the throne, two former childhood friends are forced together by an archaic tradition. Luana and Baylin's lives are vastly different. She, the peasant daughter of the town drunk, left to care for her family's goat farm. He, the Prince and future King of Grasmere, who nobly rides into battle to protect the kingdom from lurking evils. However, Fate intercedes with a time-honored tradition that dates back five hundred years. To their mutual distain, Luana's life is thrust into the hands of her future king, filling both with resentment over the intimate duties forced upon them. Unable to escape their callings, the pair must discover if friendship or affection can be formed when the freedom of choice is wiped away. Fans of high concept fantasy and sizzling intrigue will love The Bed Wife! PLEASE NOTE: This story contains mature themes and sexual situations. It is intended for adult readers. *note from author* This started as a Thorin Oakenshield fan fiction that quickly found it's legs and took on a whole new world. It is now a three book published series. This is the complete book one in the series as it is published.