This book is book 2 of 'Shadow Empress' series. It's best to read 'Shadow Empress' before reading this to avoid confusion. Book 1 of the Shadow Empress Book 2 - The Monster Duchess Book 3 - The Tearless Concubine Isadora Mercer was just a poor daughter of a farmer when she first entered knighthood. Her only dream was to make sure that her family doesn't have to starve; hence the reason why half of her salary goes to her family every month. Isadora trained her skill diligently until she receives the recognition she deserved. Everything goes as planned for Isadora until she met Camille Hawthorne. Camille Hawthorne is the duchess of the people. She has many responsibilities but she never once complained. She received many nicknames from the nobles and even the commoners. Some were bad; some were nice to hear. But the most notable nickname she received not only brought shame to her image but also her family. 'Divorcee' As time goes by, Camille thinks that she needs to find someone that can both protect and care for her and her children. When Camille went to visit her friend's shop in town, she came across Isadora and her younger siblings. At that moment, Camille knows that Isadora is the one. But what about her children? Will Camille's children accept Isadora as their new stepmother?

This is book 1 of the Empress series. Book 2 - The Monster Duchess Book 3 - The Tearless Concubine This is a story about a empress who ruled in the shadows behind her half-brother and her concubines whom each has their own traits that compliments the empress as she ruled a vast growing nation. AUTHOR'S NOTE Basically, this is a story about woman (the empress) who has a legal wife and 9 concubines each supporting each other to compliment the empress as she ruled over a vast growing nation. If this is your cup of tea, then welcome. If not, then I'm sorry. If you have trouble accepting a polygamous relationship, this is not a story for you. Also, this is a GirlxGirl genre book.

Princess Charlene was having a normal day at the castle when hell let loose. The enemy kingdom decided to attack and kill the royal family but what happened when her father makes a contract with the ruler of the enemy kingdom to spare him and his daughter's life. A forced marriage, that Charlene is against it but has no choice but to accept for the sake of her father and people. Leonor, or as the enemy kingdom calls her, King Leo. Has put a deal in front of the enemy king that he couldn't resist, she asked his daughter's hand in marriage in return she'd let them live. what will happen when a feisty princess and an unbothered Queen are tied by an unwanted marriage?

Y/n is a freelance photographer based in New York City. For someone who is realistically their own boss, she goes about her job quite carefree. She takes photographs of strangers while she isn't booked and captures a moment she'll never forget. Rosé Park, a famous idol apart of the group Blackpink is taking a small vacation in the big apple. An escape that was much needed from the stresses of being an idol. Somehow, someway, it turns into a very exhausting and exhilarating experience. Follow the story of two completely different worlds trying to do the impossible and merge together. One from fame, one from... freelancing? *mature language and scenes* Word Count: 224,729 Started: November 19th, 2021 Ended: March 29th, 2022 10,000 reads on 2/20/22 20,000 reads on 3/21/22 30,000 reads on 4/11/22 40,000 reads on 5/13/22 50,000 reads on 6/12/22 60,000 reads on 7/26/22 70,000 reads on 8/25/22 80,000 reads on 9/15/22 90,000 reads on 10/7/22 100,000 reads on 11/4/22 150,000 reads on 4/28/23 200,000 reads on 11/1/23 300,000 reads on 11/10/25 5k votes on 10/19/22 10k votes on 8/15/24 Highest Rankings: #1 in parkchaeyoung #1 in blackpinkchaeyoung #1 roseannepark #1 in blackpink #1 in wlw #1 in idol #1 in jennie #5 femalereader

For hundreds of years, werewolves have been led by the Royal Triumvirate. Three wolves chosen by the Moon Goddess to be mates. Alex never cared for the politics of werewolf packs. Growing up as a orphan bouncing from foster home to foster home, she never even realized that she was werewolf until in her first transformation at the age of 13. Currently 18, she moved with her foster family to a new town and is ready to complete her final year of high school. However, to her shock, this town belongs to the Royal Pack and she finds out something that will forever change to course of her life. Alex, an orphan rogue wolf is actually a member of the Royal Triumvirate. Warning: This story contains gay relationships as well as both transgender and futanari characters. Cover created by @MeGayT00

Grace Saintclaire and Andrea Anderson come from extremely wealthy and well-known families-and fate has brought them to the same university: Andrea as a professor, Grace as a student. Neither knows the other's true identity... until one night at a dinner party, where their rival families come face-to-face for the first time in years. That's when Grace and Andrea discover they are to be wed. A contracted marriage between two daughters of rival families. Will Grace and Andrea accept their fate with heavy hearts? Will they fight it? Or could the unexpected happen... and they fall in love instead? Read to find out. P.S. This story leans into enemies-to-lovers dynamics and features an intersex character. ⚠️ Warning: This book contains multiple smut scenes (no prior warning), strong language, and depictions of abuse, violence, homophobia. Reader discretion is advised.

Since she was born, Adelaide had to go through many hardship as she was being prepared to be the mother of a nation. Adelaide thought that once she became the empress of Tempest, she would finally become a free woman. But instead of freedom, Adelaide had to deal with more political affairs while her supposedly husband and emperor indulge himself in adultery and extramarital affairs. Adelaide's life changes when she met Astoria Aspen at a banquet thr emperor hosted to welcome his concubines. Astoria Aspen came to the capital with a mission in mind to save the Northern Territory. But as she went to see the empress and request for her help, the empress took advantage of the situation and asked the young countess to be her lover. Through Astoria, Adelaide finally understand the meaning of life and how important it is to appreciate every little things.

Venus has worked all her life in the fields, her previous owner wasn't the best since he was a drunkard who loved to beat his workers. When he couldn't pay his debt anymore he had to sell Venus in the market, and since she was pretty strong and attractive to look at, people were swarming to buy her. Lavinia is the empress of Rome, she's been married to the emperor for a long while and he's been nothing but an abusive prick to her, one day she was going for her usual walk at the market when she saw someone who really caught her attention. A very beautiful woman...

"Are you scared?" I asked, "Terrified" "After everything we've been through, who would've thought we would end up like this?" she smiled and said "I guess you did" Gip Y/N Y/N also uses She/They Pronouns

Raven is a young adult that is the upcoming alpha in her pack known as the Crimson Pack. It's her final semester and along with the pressures of it all, her fathers breathing down her neck about searching for her mate. Raven and her best friend Autumn are looking forward to their final year in school. As usual there are a few transfers that come to their school every beginning semester. However, one transfer catches her eyes. Her full attention and she found her name to be Grace. Her line of focus is graduating. Nevertheless she encounters some trials and tribulations. Family wounds that had been reopened, some truths that pushed her to a state of stress, but in the end she found her mate, until more secrets were overturned with it. What caters on down further maybe some drama will unfold along the lines. A rewritten version Note: if you dont like this sort of stuff then dont read it