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Always in April by Spiszy
Always in April
Spiszy
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Confident, independent, and beautiful, Lady Cecelia is the envy of every woman in London. Nothing ever breaks her composure, not even the handsome rake Major Godfrey being in love with her. Then her childhood sweetheart Sebastian Price returns to London, and everything falls apart. 21,000 words, completed.
At First Light by Spiszy
At First Light
Spiszy
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When Hannah Templeton ran away from an arranged marriage, she did not expect everything to go so wrong, so quickly. Now she's snowed into a barn on her first night of freedom - along with a drunken, obnoxious stranger. In the cold light of dawn, perhaps arranged marriage will be the least of her troubles...
The Duke's Prize by lloroncita
The Duke's Prize
lloroncita
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  • Parts 19
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.
Love Her Softly by conleyswifey
Love Her Softly
conleyswifey
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The last thing Liam Mcyntire expected to find in his barn one cold February morning, was a half-starved , frozen-solid woman. She's covered in bruises and full of mistrust and suspicions. He'd been perfectly content in his bachelor life of trapping critters, selling furs and living in solitude but this mysterious woman might just change all that. Emma Hawke was running. Running from her father, from the damage the man had done. Running from a life she didn't want--a life no different from the one that had killed her mother. She's never been off the mountain. She trusts nothing and no one--not even the man who saved her life by bringing her out of the cold. If Liam's going to win her heart, he's going to have to learn patience and how to truly care for someone more than he does himself. He'll have to love her softly. Can Emma overcome her past? Can she learn to trust--possibly even love--despite the fear that she holds of men and of marriage? Or will her past track her down and destroy any hope she has for a future?
Some Scars Never Fade by madairifa
Some Scars Never Fade
madairifa
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  • Parts 36
August, 1865 The War is over and as America is trying to recover, Nicholas Gregson is trying to get used to his civilian life. But the deep scar on the side of his face will always remind him of the most violent war in America. One windy day, Nicholas gets a visit from his former General with a rare proposition: He wants him to marry one of his daughters. Although Mary is beautiful and well brought up, he hesitates. He doesn't know if he can love her and he is certain she won't ever be able to surpass his war scar. Olivia Clark is happy for her twin sister, marrying a man their father respected dearly was bound to be a good marriage. But she worries. Scars of her own remind her that men can not be trusted. Will Olivia let her guard down and allow love to enter her life? Will Nicholas give himself a chance to be happy with a woman that won't even look at his face? 12/21/2016: #2 in Historical Fiction *shrieks like a Nozgul*
The Abandoned Lady  by LilyCane
The Abandoned Lady
LilyCane
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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?
The Charlotte Series: Book 3: The Pretender's Gold by Gloriannajames
The Charlotte Series: Book 3: The Pretender's Gold
Gloriannajames
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  • Parts 52
Stuart Windes was an Englishman and a seasoned sailor; an old salt with 30 years at sea. When his mother passed on leaving his younger sister alone, duty called him home. But his sister, Emmaline, was *gone*! Ran away with a bloody Yankee! Summer Marshton was an Englishwoman. Sort of. Forced to leave her Father's ranch in America and return to England her life was very different...until a letter arrived from America. Or rather, her brother's letter *didn't* arrive. Summer chased answers. Emmaline chased adventure. Stuart chased his sister. But none of them were prepared for what waited across the Atlantic. *This work has shortened chapters for e-readers. In book form it would have about 24 chapters. Best ranking: #284 in Historical Fiction (11-9-2017)
The Charlotte Series: Book 1: The Pirate's Treasure by Gloriannajames
The Charlotte Series: Book 1: The Pirate's Treasure
Gloriannajames
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  • Parts 48
Running from a painful past and seeking solace in the anonymity of the sea Lord James Grayson vows never to love again. Millicent lives under constant threat from an abusive father until he sells her to a brutal pirate to settle his debt. Treachery, mutiny, fear and fate bring them together in time to save their ship from a new type of Pirate...but will it be in time to save each other? *This work has shortened chapters for e-readers. In book form it would have about 21 chapters. Best ranking: #25 in Historical Fiction (7-7-2017)
Rank and Respectability by TheScribesApprentice
Rank and Respectability
TheScribesApprentice
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  • Parts 31
☆♡Complete♡☆ Katherine Wheaton's life has been one of simplicity and cheerful labor, with a loving family and good friends. Being the lowly daughter of a farmer never bothered her, until through unexpected circumstances she becomes a companion to a Baroness. She is then thrust into the glamor, luxury, deceit, and prejudice of the Beau Monde. What readers saying!: "You are a wizard with words...Thanks for letting us read this gem of a story!" - @poornima1998 "Thank you for sharing all your hard work with your many readers and fans. Well done!!" - @EleanorValenti "Your writing is so beautiful! The way you describe everything makes me feel like I'm in a dream!" - anonymous
The Lost Princess ( The Compulsion Bride Series) Book 1 (Unedited) by asatabardo
The Lost Princess ( The Compulsion Bride Series) Book 1 (Unedited)
asatabardo
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Joshua turn to get a closer view of, his stepmother? Can he even call her that she was younger than him! She was staring at him like he was a monster. With those big brown eyes. Halley was shock to the spine. The man standing in front of her was so handsome! This couldn't be her future husband. "I'll like to introduced you to--" "I know father your wife." Joshua lifted Halley's hand and kiss it gently. "Nice to meet you lovely lady. I must admit I can't come to call you mother as yet--" "Joshua! " Lord fisher shouted glaring at his son." She is not my wife ,she is yours." Joshua look at his father then Halley with shock expression before throwing his head back and roar with laughter. " father..I thought you weren't one to jest." Find out what happens next in this twisted tale of love, romance and a bit of humor. Highest rank #4 in historical fiction Beautiful Cover design by @M_Rainberry