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The Art of Defiance | ✔ by richakurian
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Lady Eleanor Cantwell, daughter of the Marquess of Salford, is a proper young lady. With her golden complexion, raven-black hair, and manners befitting a princess, Lady Eleanor has always been deemed a belle. There is just one problem. Lady Eleanor Cantwell is Indian. Having been adopted from India when Lady Salford found herself unable to bear a child, Lady Eleanor is shunned by society, including her mother, on account of her true heritage. The ladies turn their noses at her and the gentlemen only wish for her virtue which she clings to dearly. They certainly have no wish to wed an Indian girl, no matter how pretty she is! Which is why the entire ton is incredulous when a young man - a duke, no less! - offers his hand in marriage to the young daughter of the Marquess of Salford. Lady Eleanor finds it quite hard to believe that any gentleman would wish to marry her and instead of feeling grateful, all she feels is remorse and anger. A husband would only bring with him a mountain of restrictions that were detrimental to her plans of travelling the world - the land of her ancestors, in particular. So, when her parents sell her off to the duke, she realises that she no longer cares for society, her beloved father, or her reputation. And when the duke makes her an enticing offer, she realises she would have to abandon all sense of propriety, manners, and rules to do what he asks of her. She would have to defy. . * 1st Place Winner in HISTORICAL FICTION of the HIDDEN GEMS AWARDS * Featured in the "Diverse Fiction" reading list by @Ambassadors * Featured in the "Historical Fiction" reading list by @AmbassadorsIN * Featured in the "Ambassador's Monthly Picks (Oct 2025)", "War & Military" and "Historical DiverseLit" reading lists by @HistoricalFiction * Featured in the "Historical Adventures" and "DiverseLit Adventures" reading lists by @adventure
A Love Worthy by inkzerospace
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Ginelle Hayes is orphaned, and after escaping her abusive guardian with a dark secret, she finds herself alone on the cruel streets of London. Then Eloise Ashford arrives to take the impoverished child under her care and back to her lavish plantation manor where she raises the skittish child as her own. He is an intense and challenging man, with dark secrets and a guarded heart. Dorian Don Ashford returns from sea, eager to seek the comforts of his manor home, only to find an unwanted distraction in the form of a small, orphan girl. As time transpires, the girl transforms into a remarkable beauty that stirs feelings unknown to Dorian, slowly thawing the ice around his heart. But when a sudden tragedy occurs, will it bring Dorian and Ginelle closer, will their desire and destiny bound them together in the thralls of love or will the past resurface and the perilous truths shatter their lives forever? Cover done by M_Rainberry.
Jilted at the Altar by nav_k21
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Ariella Marie Clark knew before she could even walk that one day she was going to walk down the aisle to marry Kaden John Steele. Ever since she could remember Kaden was her hero. They had fallen in love the minute they had understood what love meant. After dating and being in a relationship for eight years, Kaden had proposed to her and Ariella wouldn't have had her life any other way. However her world had come crashing down around her when she walked down the aisle to realize that Kaden was no longer waiting on the other end. He had left her at the altar. Her heart was shattered beyond repair. Two years down the road and their paths cross once again, at an engagement party hosted by Jayson Ralph Reynolds for his son Dalton Marcus Reynolds and his fiancée...Ariella Clark. What will happen when Ariella realizes the real reason behind Kaden deserting her and how will Kaden react to the love of his life being engaged...happily engaged to another man? Read to find out and jump on the rollercoaster of emotions as the story of Ariella and Kaden unfolds.
A Pull Of Destiny by Reha_writes
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"Two souls don't find each other by accident. They are meant to be." * * Riya is a famous Indian soap opera actress but her life is always monotonous as acting was never her dream, but her fathers. However, life takes a crazy turn after an unfortunate incident when Riya falls off a mountain cliff during a serial shooting. Raghuveer is a bastard prince; an illegitimate prince and he is unfazed about what the world skinders behind him as his only drive in life is to provide proper medical treatment for his sick mother. His perfectly balanced bland life is disturbed on a sunny morning when he finds a crazy woman lying unconscious in his garden. But when the prince decides to help that woman his life worsens, but for better. A pull of destiny has a brought Riya near Raghuveer, her one and only soulmate. Will that same destiny give them a happy future?
Caught You In My Arms by hari1296
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Priya is an independent, beautiful Indian girl who flew to New York in order to escape from her obsessed villain. But she caught the eyes of Damon, a typical cold and handsome CEO of the leading multi-billion company in New York. Let's see the thriller, humor-filled journey of love between the sarcastic Indian woman and a possessive American man. **a sneak peek ** "My bride ", luke yelled in his childish voice while hugging her left leg. "my princess ", Lucas hugged her right leg while glaring at Damon. Damon picked the two little devils by their collars and thrown them on the soft couch. "she's my wife ", he said with a smug smile and walked out with priya lying on his shoulder. Priya smacked her forehead. she's used to this now. "baby, I may be the history's most tragic hero. first I defeated that evil villain to marry you. Now I've to routinely defeat that two little devils to spend time with you"
The Billionaire's Chef by precious-cargo
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Zia Knight is a great chef and owner of multiple well-known restaurants and cafes around U.S at the age of 22 years old. However, not wanting to be in the limelight she hides her identity and pretends to be a worker than the owner of her businesses. Her passion in cooking has occupied most of her time and social life but now she wants to make a change. Her overprotective family members are now busy with their own businesses and life, she wants to take this opportunity to open up and start her social life. Ashton Lombardi is a 26 year old well-known billionaire for his successful achievement in business world. He is known for being a ruthless and merciless CEO. He intimidates many but respect those he deemed worthy. He loves only a few including his parents, younger twins siblings and his God son, Derek, who is a son of his old best-friend. Read and follow how the two meet and began their love story.
Enchanted ever after.. by Soni_18x
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Riaana was a very successful woman. She had already become a Chief technological officer in Google at the young age of 26. She was also listed as one of the most successful people in the world. However, she was an orphan. She had never known the love that a parent gives their child because she grew up in an orphanage. Through luck, she met her best friend, Princess Aarunya. They were often called 'Two Peas in a Pod', and she cherished their friendship. A series of events unfold, resulting in her finding out her parents' identities. This leads to the opening of a whole different world, one she has always known existed, but had never dreamed of venturing into. She meets lot of new people, one of whom turns out to be the love of her life. Prince Reyaansh Karan Rathore was one of the few people she grew to trust. In the time she took to adjust to her new life, he managed to become one of her best friends, almost rivaling Aarunya. Slowly, but surely, Riaana begins to fall in love with him. But some things are too good to last. She could only watch as everything she held dear was nearly ripped away from her hands, while she sat helplessly. Follow her into her new life, a life full of surprises and laughter, cruelty and slaughter alike. After all, it is not everyday that a chief technological officer becomes a princess.
Seducing The Chef (18+) (Billionaire Series #2) by queenofcheesefries
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---mature content(18+)--- "Eleanor...", he breathed out. I got down on my knees, my hands trailing down his six packs to his perfect V, until I reached the hem of his jeans. "What are you doing bella?" "I need you... Right now", I whispered, testing his patience by slowly unzipping his jeans. ................... In which princess Eleanora De Ville Montcroix Anderson ends up seducing the Italian chef/secretly a billonaire Vincent Milano. Highest rating: #10 in Romance, #17 in chicklit (This is a stand-alone novel)
Ghost by AmberTaylor444
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When it comes to crowds or even a small group of people, Aurora Price, is shy, very reserved and doesn't talk much. She shrinks into her shell. The only two people she's comfortable around are her brother's Griffin and Max. When she's at home chilling with her brothers, she's sassy, bubbly and always singing and dancing. She has the voice of an angel, and the body of a goddess... but... she's broken in her soul. She's been abused and doesn't trust anyone but her brother's. They've bounced from foster home to foster home... but no one wanted to keep two gay boys and a shy, timid little girl. Until...... Oliver Stone... Tattooed from his neck to his hips, light grey eyes that look like smoke, 6ft 2 and nothing but muscle. Girls drool and immediately drop their panties at the sight of him and he knows it. He ruthless, bloodthirsty, powerful and a cold blooded killer. On the streets they call him "Ghost"... Rumors say it's because if you piss him off or mess with his crew, you'll never see him coming... you'll never predict when your death will happen... but you can trust that it will. He likes to play with his victims.. that is... until he crosses paths with shy little Aurora. She tamed the beast and she doesn't even know his name. .................................... "Hello there little one." He whispered as his arms wrapped tighter around me. Of all the times and places I fall, it has to be right now and in the arms of a god!? "What's your name beautiful?".... Did he just call me beautiful? I couldn't speak... I was too busy dealing with a panic attack to tell this sculpted god anything. Why was he asking anyways? No one takes an interest in me... Ever. "What's the matter angel? Do I frighten you that much?" He loosened his grip... I manage a small nod. He smiles and gently brushes his nose against mine.. my brother's call that Eskimo kissing. Whatever that means. "No need to be afraid of me sweetheart. I would never hurt an angel like you."