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The Withered Rose is a Victorian-era enemies-to-lovers romance that delves into the complexities of social status, reputation, and the unseen beauty that lies beneath the surface. Set in a world of grand balls and rigid societal expectations, Aurelia is a woman of noble blood whose family has fallen from grace. She is a delicate, misunderstood figure, mocked and ridiculed by those who once admired her. Lucian, a prince adored by all, sees something in her that no one else does. His offer of kindness stirs both hope and confusion in her heart. As their paths cross, they navigate the murky waters of misunderstanding, miscommunication, and internal conflict, ultimately discovering that true love blooms where one least expects it. With a theme of nature versus society, this novel explores the possibility of growth and healing, both for the heart and reputation.

Miss Isabella Graves is stunned to find out that her father and step-mother are hoping to find a marriage match with her second cousin who is the same age as her father! Isabella is soon presented with a proposal by the handsome Marquess of Devonshire, who promises to protect her from Lord Dunmore... but in exchange she must do something for him. Will Isabella find what she is looking for in the agreement? Or will she want more than she bargained for?

Lady Charlotte Ashworth, a witty debutante, and Duke Edmund Seymore, a reclusive bachelor, seem to have little in common beyond their high rank. Unbeknownst to society-and each other-Charlotte is host to the mischievous spirit of discord, Eris, while Edmund is accompanied by Cupid himself. As these divine siblings wage a secret war of love and chaos, Charlotte and Edmund are caught in the crossfire, their budding romance tested by divine meddling.

*Companion to Uriel* Tristan Lyons is hiding out in Haywood, adjusting to his new life as a former paladin and alleged traitor to the crown. But as he trains with the rebel forces, the kingdom falls into chaos, ripped apart by devastating attacks and backstabbing politicians. With Sam and Braeden overseas in Rhea, now Tristan must decide on his own who his real friends are and who is the enemy.

A perfectly normal day for Caroline Suthers was interrupted when savages attacked her small hometown. Determined to save her little sister, Caroline rushed through town, just to run smack into one of the savages. Sword dripping in blood, he pulled her close before tossing her over his shoulder and taking her. Caroline, along with several other women, were taken captive and brought to their village, miles and miles away from her home. But Caroline was different. Visions showed Caroline's strings of fate intertwining with the tribe's and Hassan's, the savage that kidnapped her. No one knew why until another tribe destroyed their own, leaving Caroline and Hassan as the only survivors. Read along as they struggle to survive, avenge the tribe, and fall in love. Excerpt: He ran his hand up my arm. "There's something about you," he continued. My heart felt like it was about to burst from my chest and, even in the cool fall air, I still felt my body flush with heat. I had expected him by this time in the year to have something on, but he was still shirtless and I could see the muscles and the strength he exhibited. A part of me wanted to sink into his arms. My breath caught in my throat as he ran his hand through my long wavy hair. He leaned closer to me as his hand came up to cup my face and my hand reached up to meet his as he held my face in his hand. He leaned down and whispered, "You're the one I want." He pressed his lips against mine and I kissed him back as he wrapped his arm around my waist to pull me closer. I felt his body against mine and my hand came up to rest on his arm. *coverphoto credits to Matt Dodd on unsplash

Jane and Gandy are coming out for their first season in London. While Gandy is thrilled at the prospect of suitors, Janet is steadfast in her avoidance of such frivolous ‘dalliances’. When the young, and scandalous, Captain Samshaw decides to stay in town for the ceremonies, previously a childhood sweetheart of Janet’s, things become more intense than even the ton can handle. Faux-mance is a story about two people playing hard and fast with love, and learning that it may be patient, but not always kind…

Chapter 1 In the mysterious town of Willowbrook, nestled amidst rolling hills and a looming forest, a young apprentice and a seasoned lamplighter embark on a nightly ritual to keep the encroaching darkness at bay. An ancient legend resurfaces as they navigate the rugged terrain, casting a haunting shadow over their once-familiar path. With the past and present converging, they must confront a spectral force that threatens to unravel the very fabric of their existence, leading them on a perilous journey through the mysteries of the Age of Luminescence. Their bond and courage are tested as they navigate a world where light and darkness collide, weaving a tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring power of human connection. Chapter 2 An old man examines an unusual liquid, setting off an unsettling discovery chain. As tensions rise among the gathered villagers, a sense of impending danger looms. A young woman faces the grim reality of a village besieged by an unknown threat. With the tolling of the town bell, a harrowing figure emerges from the mist, triggering a series of events that thrust her and the village into the heart of a desperate struggle for survival. Amidst the chaos, a shocking revelation from the village leader sends uncertainty through the fragile community, revealing a truth that threatens to unravel everything they once believed.

"There's no room in the world for trust, hope, or the wealthy's compensating fashion sense. Now pass the Rum." - Zora Zora's been from Constantinople to Timbuktu. She's gambled with religious figures and stolen a Belgian princess's Tiara because she was bored, and all before she was 15. But one night, while touring the streets on an inebriated impulse celebrating her 17th birthday, her life is upturned like a ship caught in a tropical hurricane. Zora overhears an unlikely pair whispering about a secret map and a rumor. A rumor of treasure and magic. Uncharacteristically, Zora decides to act on impulse and steal the map and follow the rumor. But stealing the map was only the beginning of everything going wrong. Zora quickly becomes hunted by a secret society and their master assassin; the Reaper. She begins to have terrible nightmares of speaking shadows and creatures of myth. And she kidnaps a young man named Tryston, who can't remember that he can summon magic and can't forget his strong attraction to Zora. Then there's the night when Tryston prophesies about her being the key to the world's irreversible destruction. But she'll just have to burn that bridge when she gets to it.

After losing her father and nearly losing her life when their ship sank off the coast of Cornwall, Adelaide Hampton Parke is faced with a terrible dilemma. Her stepmother has demanded that they immediately set sail for New York but the very idea of stepping foot on board another ship and facing the uncertainty of a Transatlantic crossing leaves her paralyzed with fear. Not to mention that her relationship with her stepmother is contentious at best and she's been given only six months to return to New York and find herself a husband or be put out of the family's Park Avenue home to make her own way in the world. Salvation comes, unexpectedly, in the form of a telegram from Eldren Llewellyn a Welsh lord and the sole owner of a mining empire. He'd partnered with her father in multiple business ventures, and upon the man's death, proposed to Adelaide in order to spare her the ordeal of returning home in her stepmother's less than tender care. But as she travels to his remote estate in Snowdonia, Adelaide comes to realize that his ancestral home, Cysgod Lys, literally the Shadow Hall, is filled with secrets and dark things she cannot name. Fear is her constant companion and she begins to wonder if her new husband is her savior... or her doom. PLEASE NOTE: This work has been published at Amazon and is enrolled in Kindle Unlimited. Due to exclusivity restrictions with Kindle Unlimited, I could only leave a small sample of the story published elsewhere. If you'd like to continue reading it, please consider borrowing it from Amazon if you are a KU member or a Prime member. Thank you.

Amidst the ruins of tragedy, Arjun uncovers an ancient manuscript revealing the forgotten origins of Vajrapur-a city once shaped by the mystical power of the sacred lotus. As he delves into a world of secrets, magic, and legacy, he discovers a connection to the enigmatic Hero King and a destiny entwined with the Lotus Throne. In a land where history and myth collide, Arjun must navigate a path of resilience, uncover hidden truths, and rise to face forces that threaten the very soul of Vajrapur. Perfect for readers who love epic sagas filled with mysticism, power struggles, and a journey of self-discovery.

She's been left behind by her childhood sweetheart. He's been jilted by his fiancée. Her sweetheart left her for his fiancée... Miss Rosemary Griffiths has been looking forward to the day her childhood sweetheart returns from his year abroad. He promised to make their secret engagement public, and her life will finally start moving forward. But he returns, and there is no engagement. There is only the discovery that Frank has 'outgrown' her. He has decided he wants a woman of passion, and Rose is too calm and practical. That, and he is to inherit both a title and an estate from a distant relative and has found a wife with money. Rose is left with broken dreams, a shattered heart, and a list of things they were going to do once they married. So, she sets out to 'undo' all the things on that list by doing them backwards. Or in the opposite direction. Whichever. She is determined to prove that she can be contrary when she puts her mind to it. But this is 1870s England. Going anywhere as a young unmarried woman requires that she go with her doting, but overwhelming, family in tow. Then, while contriving to take the stage to the resort that was supposed to be her honeymoon destination, she meets Mr. Walker. When the two of them keep bumping into each other at the resort, it comes to light that they are there under similar circumstances. It only takes a short conversation for Rose to figure out their situations aren't just similar; they have a detail named Frank in common: Mr. Walker's former fiancée is going to marry the new Duke of Windham. The two wind up in several hilarious escapades as they try to help each other finish the things on their lists to spite the people who hurt them, while also trying not to get themselves into a romantic entanglement with each other. But when Mr. Walker's list is finished, will that put an end to their burgeoning friendship? Or have they stumbled upon something neither thought possible?

Charlotte's family moves to a manor out in rural North Carolina, but the house holds secrets seldom know of. When the Docherty family firsts moves in Charlotte's mother Emilia starts planting a massive 14 acre garden, but before she can complete the last acre, she tragically passes away. This leaves Charlotte having to uncover the mysteries, and ultimately decide the fate of the property all on her own. This forces her to make a decision that will alter the coarse of the estate's destiny forever. We first meet Charlotte at nineteen-years-old, who is about to make a grave decision. Before she makes her choice she seeks the guidance of an old friend. He asks her to walk him through what led up to her choice, and in return he'll unveil the future of the grounds if she goes through with it. Will she trust the guidance of her new friends, or will she stick by her family? Will she lose who she is, save the garden, or take fate into her own hands?

Adelaide couldn't resist the temptation of visiting Hatchard's. It was after all the most recognizable bookstore in the world. Little does she know as she explores its hidden passageways, a daring duke has decided to follow her in and dare her to bring a fairy tale to life. Unsure if you're ready to dive into the novella of the same title? Immerse yourself in the captivating side story within the novella, designed to captivate you and ignite your curiosity for more. Author's Note: Each short story comprises approximately 2,000 words. Each chapter bears the same title as the book (for instance, 'An Affair at Apsley House: A Detour in Piccadilly' is a side story within the novella 'An Affair at Apsley House'). While not essential to follow the novella's plotline, these stories offer a delightful opportunity to delve deeper into the characters' lives and personalities. Constructive criticism appreciated.

May Adleys' life was never easy. A father consumed by rage. A mother defending her father who "don't mean no harm". May lived in constant fear. Fear of the outside. Fear of strangers. Fear of being known to others. She stayed out of sight from the town's people, her father forbidding her to leave the house. She was 5 when that happened, now at 18 May becomes curious of the outside world, especially after a certain farmer moves in to the abandoned cottage across the field from May's farm. Andrew Harlan kept himself to himself, being raised in an abusive household he vowed to himself that he would never marry, never trap a woman in a loveless marriage, love he never knew how to show. Started 19/04/21

Lady Elenor Reynolds and James Manchester, Earl of Westing, have been neighbors their entire lives, but when one of eight-year-old Ellie's arrows flew astray and struck 12-year-old James, they became best friends. 14 years later, Ellie and James are both fully grown and both fully conscious of their own attraction toward the other, yet hopelessly oblivious to the fact that their feelings are mutual. When fate intercedes in the form of yet another stray arrow and brings a mysterious stranger into their path, will Ellie and James continue to hopelessly circle each other? Or will love's arrow finally be forced to hit its mark?

Amalia and Guido are a young couple whose dream of a happy life together is broken by the outbreak of the Second World War. Amalia stays in Milan, juggling the bombings and the no less pressing problems of daily survival. Guido, instead, as commander in the Italian Army, leads an epic crossing in the Sahara desert and manages to bring his soldiers to safety, facing a thousand adversities. The solid mutual love, strengthened also by the birth of a little girl, will accompany them on the arduous journey towards the painful reunification. A path paved with obstacles, revealing encounters, very hard trials, but also unexpected strokes of luck. Based on real events, this novel offers us a vivid glimpse of crucial episodes of our history narrated from an unprecedented perspective. In addition to the voices of the two courageous and tenacious protagonists, there is also the no less intense voice of their son Alberto, who vigorously depicts the distant years of childhood and youth, the loves and pains until the first professional successes. Many varied adventures that have a common denominator: the strength to get involved to the end, without fears and living the unknown as a continuous challenge. It is the ability to adapt to the changing and evolving times, almost anticipating them and always staying one step ahead, the key that opens the doors of a future full of promise to Alberto. But the new contains in itself traces of our roots and today always has a father: the past.

Xiu Ying is the daughter of a Minister. Her father was a loyal subject and a childhood friend, the Emperor. Since the Emperor and her father were childhood friends, the Emperor treated Xiu Ying as his daughter. As a child, she was able to roam the palace freely and became friends of the Second Prince Jian Yu, who's three-year younger than her. Because of some unknown reason, her father rebelled against the Emperor and took the throne. He killed all the royal family members, including Jian Yu, whose Xiu Ying's friend. Xiu Ying then came to hate her father. Five years after her father's rebellion, some followers of the previous Emperor start to resurface and plan to overthrow her father. While Xiu Ying was on a mission, she met a man that looks similar to Jian Yu. The man looked similar to him, but his personality is different. Jian Yu had died, Xiu Ying had personally buried his body herself. How can this man look so similar to him? ----------------------------------------------------- Hello, I am an amateur writer. This will be my first attempt to write a novel, please excuse my lousy grammar and writing. Please also give my writing a chance and read it. Thank you. Sincerely, the author ----------------------------------------------------- Note#1: I'm not Chinese and don't know anything about Chinese history. All the characters are fictional. This is just a story I made up inspired by watching Chinese historical romance dramas. Note#2: The cover picture does not belong to me. I found the picture on Pinterest. Here is a link to it. https://artdrawing.almaroda.com/?p=2144 If you are the owner and want me to remove it, please email me. Thank you.

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. It is also a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man NOT in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a RICH wife. The latter is unfortunately true for William Drake, the Marquess of Pemberton. The follies of his father, The Duke of Sunderby, have caused the entire Dukedom to be on the verge of collapse. When he discovers a secret affair has left him with an unknown brother, and the Duke passes away unexpectedly, Lord Pemberton (now the new Duke of Sunderby) is pressured to find a wife sooner than expected. Only one caveat - she must be rich. Lady Georgiana, the daughter of an Earl, is fiercely independent. Her first Season came and went without much fanfare. No suitor catching her eye and with her father still alive and two healthy older brothers, she doesn't require a husband right away and is content to be in their care. That is, until she is face to face with the brooding Lord Pemberton who makes her question all her deepest desires. The only problem is that he needs to marry for fortune and not love. Will she be able to save both of their futures?