The Duke of Marlborough, a wealthy rake with the reputation of the Devil, wins an unusual prize in a game of cards, the prickly and thorny Cordelia Rivers.

The Marquess and The Rose The Marquess... Dominic McAllister, The Marquess of Grisham is a tall, dark and handsome bachelor. He is a hedonistic rake in his own right and he prefers to stay that way. The Rose... Emilia Westham the tons petite wallflower, a meek, young beauty that has not yet blossomed. When Dominic finds Emilia injured on his boat, he nurses her back to health and events take place that go beyond his control. It awakens a passionate encounter that shakes them both to their core. His tender caresses and stolen kisses turn the petite wallflower into a sensual, beautiful rose that blossoms under his touch. One he plucks and keeps for himself. **** WARNING: THIS STORY IS OF MATURE NATURE THAT CONTAINS FOUL LANGUAGE, STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT AND IS FOR ADULT READERS... **** EXTREME GRAMMATICAL ERRORS INCLUDED BE WARNED

A damaged duke. A misunderstood duchess. A marriage forged in the fires of obligation. Jane Miller's world shatters with the discovery of a devastating secret. Forced to leave behind the family she once cherished, burdened by her father's insurmountable debts, and thrust into an arranged marriage to the enigmatic Edward Green, Jane teeters on the edge of despair. As she is drawn deeper into Edward's icy world, her resolve begins to waver. From the start, their union is rife with distrust, unspoken resentments, and clashing wills. But beneath Edward's aloof exterior lies a man harbouring his own scars and secrets-ones that could either bridge the growing chasm between them or seal their fates forever. Can Jane and Edward overcome their differences to find solace in each other, or will their fragile connection crumble under the weight of deception? Can love truly grow between adversaries? Or will the shadows of their pasts consume the fragile bond forming between them? Of Love and Deceit is a captivating enemies-to-lovers tale set in the Regency era, where every lingering glance and sharp word hides an unspoken truth. Fans of passionate romance and gripping drama will be swept into Jane and Edward's journey of betrayal, redemption, and a love forged in the unlikeliest of circumstances. If you enjoyed Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, you'll love Of Love and Deceit. Discover the secrets and struggles that bind Jane and Edward together-one click to begin this riveting journey today!

In the mystical realm of Melvera, a brutal war erupts between witches and shadow shifters. Amidst the chaos, Lady Calina loses her entire family and is robbed of her freedom, forced into a life of servitude. Completely isolated and convinced she will never regain what she has lost, Calina is prepared to risk everything to bring down the new king of shifters and witches. But her assassination attempt doesn't go as planned. Among the royal shifters is a third prince, a hidden ally she never knew she had, a shifter who claims they are destined to be together. Now, Calina faces a heart-wrenching choice: can she let go of her thirst for revenge, or will it consume her entirely?

A Bucky Barnes x Reader AU Your back hits a massive chest, body heat engulfing you almost instantly. You're then overwhelmed by the most intoxicating scent. Spice and passion. It smells like the best sex you've only ever dreamed of. A hand presses to your lower abdomen, aiding in your stabilization after your tumble. An inhuman heat flows from the hand, pooling deep in your belly. The unmentionable place between your legs clenches eagerly, the soaking of your panties isn't too far behind. You feel the man's breath against your neck, giving you the gentlest of caresses before his lips graze the outer shell of your ear. "If you plan of living through the night, I suggest you come with me right now."

As it turns out, the man Andy fell in love with is more of a mystery than she first thought. When they give their relationship another chance, it's not long before Lex's secrets begin to unravel, threatening their happily ever after. • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Heartbroken and miserable, Andrea is trying to get over the man she thought was the love of her life. Seeing Lex at work nearly every day makes it impossible to heal, but the idea of never seeing him again is even worse. Just when she thinks there's no hope of mending their relationship, things take an unexpected turn. Life keeps pushing them together and neither of them has the strength to fight their feelings, even if they know it won't be easy. As complications get in their way, their resolve to find happiness together is tested. Andrea wants to believe a love this deep can survive anything, but can things really work out given how different the two are? • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Previously a Paid Story. Shortlisted for the Wattys 2022. [[Word count: 250,000 - 300,000]] Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series. Cannot be read as a standalone. Previously titled Below the Lines.

Sebastian stared at Julia's clothing with distaste. This simple cloth on her body was enough to drive him wild with lust. He could feel his control crumbling bit by bit. As he stared at her damp shirt, he couldn't help, but wonder if her breast was secured under that shirt ******************* In the secret shadows of London's gaming halls, Julia, a noblewoman with a wild heart, defies convention to indulge in the thrill of the game. Yet as the pressure to marry mounts, she concocts a scandalous plan: to marry a man who will grant her the freedom she craves. With her sights set on the Duke of Wychford and the charming Earl of Tonfield, Julia vows to seduce her way to the altar. But her best friend's brother, the meddling Duke of Hanton, threatens to unravel her schemes. As the season draws to a close, Julia finds herself engaged to one of them... but which one? Will Julia's bold gamble for freedom lead to happiness, or will her reckless pursuit of love leave her heartbroken?

This is the second book of His series. Please read the first one (His At Night), otherwise this book won't make any sense to you. * It hurts. Not physically. It hurts emotionally. And that's the worst kind of pain a human being can ever feel, because you literally can not do anything about it. There's no cure. There's only the time passing, making the pain more bearable, but an ache stil stays behind. That's how Braden leaves Rory that night he decides it's game over for them and leaves her. She misses him terribly. She needs weeks before she decides she's ready to face the world again. But then, everything comes crashing down on them when they see each other again. And now the real question is, who's going to be the first one to cave in and swallow their pride? Will they find their path back together or is it really that for them - game over? But was it really just a game in the first place?

Desire, lust, love... You're not supposed to feel those things for a woman, and you're definitely not allowed to act on them when you're a Catholic priest. I had taken vows; vows that I've upheld for eight celibate years, and had made a promise to God that I swore I would never break. But then I met Eva, my stepmother's estranged twenty-eight-year-old daughter, and she made me forget who I was. What I was. I prayed for guidance. I prayed for the strength not to give into temptation. My prayers went unanswered...or so I thought.

*WARNING! This story contains mature content.* When her boyfriend cheats on her, Rory Warren moves to a new flat. She gets a flatmate who becomes a very good friend of her. But that flatmate has a very sexy, very charming and very wealthy brother who turns Rory's world upside down. Rory is a weak woman. Braden Campbell makes her even weaker. He's a controlling businessman and a perfect definition of a womanizer. He doesn't do relationships. His past has taught him to be tough, unforgiving and cold. He doesn't have a word 'commitment' in his dictionary. He works hard. He fucks even harder. Rory and Braden make a pact, an arrangement. They want to stick to it, follow their rules. But one can only bear so much before bursting. It's a game of two and the rule is simple: if one of them falls in love, it's game over. This is not a story about a perfect relationship. It's a story where a man wants it all and a woman who gives it all to him. Game on, people! Or is it really just a game? Only time will tell. Tick-tock