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Simply Irresistible by Bookworm1993
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Draco gave a cocky grin. "I am going to give you a makeover." "I'm sorry what?" "You heard me Granger, I'm going to give you a makeover that will make every man want you,and make Weasley die of regret. You will be simply irresistible." Now Complete!
Abaddon (BoyxBoy) by poeticmxnster
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"His mother has named him Abaddon." "What mother would be cruel enough to name him such a thing?" "Helen of Troy." Helen of Troy, viciously taken by Deiphobus, brother of Paris, to be his wife, births a babe of the Trojan lineage and sends him away to be raised by another. Enraged by Paris's old betrayal, Hera plans to destroy the child before it can take it's throne as the last heir of Priam. Only Hades, God of the Underworld stands in her way, and finds himself getting closer to the child than he had ever thought possible. Theodore Lowsely, a historian and archaeologist, will find a scroll most mysterious that leads him into the foray of a battle between two gods while discovering a secret about himself along the way. Connected by time and pulled together by fate, these two stories will shake the very foundation of Olympus.
Guardian of Rome (#2 in Gladiator Series) by milly_king818
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She defied an empire. * * * * Five months after Krista and her band of gladiators delivered a swift and humiliating defeat to the Roman army, Krista has become the leader of a slave rebellion that travels across Rome, freeing slaves from their chains and killing their masters. Their numbers are growing vast as people flock to their cause. But in order to destroy her enemy Krista must become like them, placing a strain on her relationship with those she loves the most. Meanwhile, back in Rome, the Empress is devising her own plans for a swift victory as she conscripts vast legions from across the empire and calls on 'The Destroyer'. With a terrifying record of more than fifty bouts; no losses or draws, he is arguably the greatest Gladiator ever to have lived. But as war starts to loom a new enemy shall present itself to Krista. One that is more deadly than Rome itself and threatens to take the very thing that matters most to the Gladiatrix. **** Treachery, murder and lies are only a few of the things Krista will have to navigate as she searches for who she is, and all she can become if she is to succeed. . . . . as all roads lead to Rome, and a war that will shape the world. ________________________________________________________ Deos Fortioribus adese - The gods are on the side of the stronger ________________________________________________________ Book 2 of the Gladiator series and sequel to 'Gladiator of Rome'. All Rights Reserved.
Gladiator of Rome (#1 in Gladiator Series) by milly_king818
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From the sands of the arena, the ultimate female warrior will rise. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Rome's hunger for gladiatorial combat has never been greater. The passion for novelty in the arena has given rise to a range of warriors, but none quite like Krista; sole survivor of her family's brutal murder, Krista is now the property of Commander Niclaus and is sent to train and fight in the arena for his pleasure. Guided by her friend and mentor Lazarus, Krista's deadly combat skills earn her the adoration of the public and the fear of fellow gladiators. But there is one gladiator who seems indifferent to her - Artorius. Fighting to stay alive, Krista will do anything to break her chains and enact revenge upon the Commander who slaughtered her family and put her there. But Krista's pride and skill earn her powerful enemies which sets her upon a path she never expected that will change the fate of Rome forever. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Book 1 of the 'Gladiator Series' Highest Ranking in 'Historical Fiction' #1 Wattpad Featured Story Currently editing. *** ALL RIGHTS RESERVED *** Content Warning: The story you are about to read is intended for mature readers due to its content. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please read at your own discretion. All characters are fictional. Copyright.
The Viking's Wife by Ivory_Life
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When Katra was six years old her father married her to Arne. She grew up knowing his name and having flashes of him in her memories. Now he is back and ready to claim the child he left. Arne had returned from making new trade. His child bride is now grown and it is time to claim his bur. When Arne rides into the courtyard he is surprised to see the young child who showed promise of beauty grown into more then he thought could ever be. Arne is Jarl ready to claim his bride. A warrior ready to claim what is his. Katra is a princess. A shieldmadien. Arne has no idea of the fierce wife he will face. Yet in the forest there is a dark force that will the see the couple fall so that he may claim the shieldmadien as his. Will he win?