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What if Edward VII had never abdicated? The year is 1947. After the sudden disappearance of her older brother during a sailing trip, Anastasia Louise Windsor of Great Britain and Ireland becomes the heir-apparent to the British throne. At the age of 19, she had lived a spoiled and comfortable upbringing. She struggles as her quick temper and wit clash with her education on becoming Queen, and things take a turn for the worst when her father refuses to approve of her marriage.

WHAT'S MORE COMMON IN WAR: LOYALTY OR BETRAYAL? April 1944. Amidst the chaos of war-torn Ukraine, Taras Savaryn, an apathetic cavalry captain, gets roped-in to stealing morphine for his unit commander. Out of spite, he decides to bring along Vika Yeryomenko, a quick-witted sniper, with the secret hope she'll be able to restore his faith in Ukraine's fight for freedom. But soon enough, the mission reveals itself to be simply suicidal and Taras finds himself trying to reverse his decision... and atoning for all others. Honors/Awards: 1st Place Winner in the 2022 Historical Awards hosted by @historicalfiction @historicalfiction "War & Military" list @militaryfiction "Modern Wars" list Complete 22 February 2022 ✓ Copyright © 2022 Elle Chaika

*Featured on multiple official reading lists* Even in death, Bláthnaid has found no peace. With a character that sounds like she has come straight out of myth, she struggles with a burden which no one in the world knows of but has felt. She is no monster, for she feels it as much as the others, if not more- sorrow... and guilt. Aoife has lived a lonely life. It all changes with an unexpected meeting, which leaves her trying to bring together a family that resolutely stays apart. Nolan has spent years looking after a sister he is forbidden to meet. When famine strikes their little Irish town, he finds himself presented with an opportunity to be with her and he grabs it. A tale of smiles and tears as they all learn to move forward, taking all that life throws at them with courage and hope. Cover by @grabthemonets Edited by @delvaux_ Currently or Previously on the following profile reading lists: Historical Fiction Paranormal Ghost Stories Undiscovered Short Story General Fiction Myth and Legend If you are reading this anywhere other than Wattpad, FictionPress or RoyalRoad, the work has been stolen.

[10x Featured] Eva did everything but follow the rules. No one seemed to understand her. Suffering domestic violence, she used humor to hide how alone and unwanted she truly felt. However, everything changes when her uncle arrives in Curaçao. After he introduces Eva to the world of piracy, her life sets a new course, but not everything was what it appeared to be. Will Eva finally find true happiness as a pirate? Or the challenges will overwhelm her and bring even more sorrow? Warning: violence, physical abuse, swearing, cursing, alcohol consumption, and mild sexual content. A/A = Action/Adventure Some awards: 🥇1st place in The Mysfic Awards 2021 (Action) 🥇1st place in The Candy Cane Awards (A/A) 🥇1st place in the Library Awards - Fall 2020 (Special Genre and perfect score) 🥇1st place in The Fairytale Awards 2020 (A/A and highest/perfect score) 🥇1st place in the Scarlet Awards 2020 (A/A) 🥇1st place in The Aureate Awards (A/A) 🥇1st place in the Jam Fest Awards 2021 (Best Fight Scene) 🥇1st place in the Sweet Treats Awards (Best Main Character and perfect score) 🥇1st place in The Spotlight Award (Best Opening Chapter) 🥇1st place in The Leaves Awards 2021 (Historic Fiction) 🏆Best Fight Scene & Best Emotional Scene in the Grandiose Mini-Awards 🏆Best Main Character in The Golden Flower Awards 🏆Best Female Lead in the Spark Awards 2020 🏆The Best Main Character (MC) in The Aureate Awards 🏆Best Blurb in the Dream Hearts Awards #1 in pirateadventure, piratecaptain, buccaneer, talesofthedeep, pirateship, and piracy #2 in pirateship and mixedgenre #4 in stealing #6 in piracy #12 in caribbean and actionpacked #112 in historicalfiction This book and its characters are mine, but the pictures and songs are not.

Sometimes all that's keeping you from having everything you want is losing everything you have. *** The year is 1946. The place is Bristol, England, UK. Captain Jordana Freemantle served with distinction in World War II as an ambulance driver and battlefield medic, but now she's home again with her husband and two young children, she doesn't know what to do with herself. Meeting vivacious civilian surgeon Romana Gentry reminds Jordie of the other secret she left on the field of battle--Jordie is a lesbian and she doesn't know how much longer she can stand to deny it. The affair that ensues will shatter Jordie's life, but it also just might save it. © 2020-present Idris Grey

❝ Because there are times when our will just isn't enough.❞ Rozaline and Katherine, two girls, so similar, yet so different. Undoubtedly, one of the only things keeping them together is their shared blood, being the elder daughters of the King. But what happens, when something that was decided upon years ago becomes important once again and they can't help but realize, that though time might have drifted them apart none of that matters when dreams are being crushed? Emotions can't be changed, no matter how hard one tries and the desperate struggle to escape the marriages their father had settled years ago can either help, or destroy friendships within the castle.

[COMPLETE] Seeking inspiration for her next historical romance novel, Tilly Fletcher visits a mysterious 19th century Tasmanian cottage, abandoned suddenly over a century ago by a sad and lonely recluse. As Tilly steps through the still and silent house, untouched and fully furnished after all these years, the impossible happens to her. Dazed and confused, she struggles to comprehend that she is no longer in 2019, but suddenly standing inside the cottage in 1869 - and is caught by the aforementioned recluse, Nicholas Clay. While Tilly faces the obstacles preventing her from going back home, she also has to adjust to the sudden change of living in the 19th century. But it's not long before Tilly starts to enjoy the new life she's started for herself, and has doubts about returning to the life she's known for twenty-eight years - especially if it means leaving behind the man she is unexpectedly falling for.

Benjamin McAllister is the Queen's Man working in secret for King and Crown. It riddled his past with intrigue, war, and death. It was no place for a woman. Such comforts as marriage, family, and love were not to be his. However, one woman had changed all of that. Lady Clara Bentley had won Benjamin McAllister's heart, but the prize had come at a price. He tried so hard to keep her from his world, but his world found them and it was tearing them apart. Clara embarks on a journey in search of a way to make them whole again, but will this adventure give her the answers she seeks? Or will they both remain... Forever Ruined? (I made this story to standalone, however, to get an idea of where it all started, read FROM THE ASHES, to learn more about their tale.) Highest Rank #56 On Historical Fiction Hot List - July 8, 2017. If you are reading this story on any platform other than Wattpad, you are likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe, form, please go to https://www.wattpad.com/300037481-forever-ruined-prologue. Thank you. © All Rights Reserved by Author Ruechari aka Charity Rue Cover art and Story by: Ruechari

After being accused of fathering a child that couldn't possibly be his, Marin must choose between revealing a deep secret to prove his innocence, or accepting heavy consequences for breaking his vows of celibacy.

2019 WATTY WINNER FOR HISTORICAL FICTION. Charity loves Ian. Ian thinks Charity is an incorrigible flirt and he is certainly not tempted. Not one bit! Or at least that's what he tells himself... Bright, optimistic, and a bit naïve, Charity Crewe has always been in love with Ian Douglass. And it would certainly help if he loved her back... just a little bit! Though Ian was raised on the estate and generously given lessons with the Crewe siblings, no one, especially Ian, has ever forgotten he is the housekeeper's son. Charity might not care what anyone thinks of her, but Ian certainly does, so he is determined to protect her reputation as well as his own. He's worked too hard to secure his position to risk his livelihood, not to mention his mother's. He has discouraged her affections at every turn... with only a few moments of weakness. However, while Charity is away gaining some polish, circumstances drastically change and Charity must decide if she is willing to risk everything, even complete and utter ruin, in pursuit of the man she loves. Authors notes: This is Book One of The Crewe Legacy, a four-book series in progress, involving the Crewe siblings and other characters you'll meet along the way. I hope you enjoy Ian and Charity's story and that everyone else intrigues you! CONTENT WARNING: this story contains some mature sexual content, descriptions of spousal abuse, child abuse, murder, and suicide.