Waroftheroses Stories

She can't live without her dragon. He can't live without her. Unleash the flames of war. When the York army takes Lia's dragon, Ignis, she is distraught. She plans to get him back alone. She's not prepared for another soldier, Theo, to join her on the journey. His own agenda formed. - Loosely based on the War of the Roses - - This book is FICTION -

Lady Isabella Brooke is a young woman . She is beautiful, elegant and until now sheltered from the courts . However, unable to hide much longer and with the Yorkists bearing down , she is forced to flee to the royals. When ghosts from the past resurface she must negotiate the turbulent times of the Cousin's War whilst deciphering the feelings of her heart .

Grace, the illegitimate daughter of Edward IV, finds her life turned upside down when he dies and her family flees into sanctuary when her uncle takes power. Torn between family loyalties and her need for love and stability, Grace struggles to survive a dangerous world. A historical fiction story set during the War of the Roses. One fateful night, a young woman flees with her family to take sanctuary in the church. The illegitimate daughter of the late king, Grace, is told her uncle Richard has stolen her half-brother, the new king and is seizing power. Her stepmother, Elizabeth Woodville, takes her children and Grace into sanctuary and begins recruiting others to take down Richard. Young Grace is sent on a mission and meets her uncle. His kindness makes her doubt that he is as bad as her stepmother claims. But she sticks to her loyalty to her family even as everything falls apart. Elizabeth's plan fails, Grace's half-brother is taken by force out of sanctuary, and Richard reveals Elizabeth was never legally married to Grace's father, making Richard the king. Elizabeth refuses to leave sanctuary, keeping Grace and her half-sisters trapped as rumors grow about the disappearance of the girls' brothers. The only bright spot of Grace's life is meeting with a messenger, a young man who is the first person to see this forgotten king's daughter. As much as she wants to leave, her loyalty keeps her buried alive. Shortlisted in the Open Novella Contest 2020 Shortlisted in the Wattys 2021 and Wattys 2022

After a mixup on set crosses an outspoken, up and coming filmmaker's path with the dashing reality show's star, the two form an instant connection despite her initial misgivings. But as their feelings begin to interfere with the show they must decide what's more important, their future careers or this whirlwind romance.

Though we tend to think exciting English history starts after the Tudor Dynasty, the truth couldn't be further than that. The 100 years prior to the Tudors are known as the War Of The Roses, a chronicle of fights, battles, intrigue and deception, all in the name of power and the strive of the Lancasters and the Yorks to sit on the throne of England. #9 in #waroftheroses: 26/03/2020

In which King Edward IV finds himself captivated by a woman he cannot have and no matter how many years pass or how hard he tries, he is unable to give up on their love. For she had a place in his heart no one else could have, a place not even his own wife was able to have. THE WHITE QUEEN BOOK ONE IN THE COUSIN'S WAR SERIES

In which Nora of Lancaster continues to fight for her family and their rightful place on the throne of England, despite all that she has lost already. THE WHITE PRINCESS BOOK TWO IN THE COUSIN'S WAR SERIES

Ranked #562 and #729 in historical fiction Richard III, murder, tyrant, evil and the very meaning of Chivalry. You know him, right? A man who Henry Tudor had every right to take the throne off. Well no, that's just the rumours you know. Richard had to do what he did to survive. Then he was blamed for things he didn't do.

Lady Kathryn, better known as Katy, lived a simple life in Ireland. That is until her father was accused of treason, and she left home to plead for his life. Katy soon finds herself in the midsts of a looming civil war, away from the safety of her family, and a pawn to the ruling power. Katy is forced to navigate a world where family turn on one another as the Houses of York and Lancaster fight for the throne. Author's note: While many of the characters are real people, creative liberties have been taken including respective ages of characters and historical accuracy of events. Katy is my own original character and is based on no particular woman of the time.

In which the daughter of Edward of Woodstock seems destined to fade into history, but she carries a spark inside of her...one that could change the course of England for forever.

(Short Story) Bosworth Field, 1485. Two rival armies line up to battle for the English crown. Little do the humans on either side know that both demon and angel contingencies are poised to take part in the battle, shaping history to their own liking. My entry to the Horns & Halos and Action profile's "Battle Angels and War Demons" prompt. May, 2019

Gideon is back in trouble (what else is new) and jumping forward in time 30 years to the War of the Roses. The year is 1463. The Lancasters are on the run, and the Yorks are in power. Gideon is allied with the Lancasters but at the moment the current threat is supernatural, and hunting both houses. As usual, living people die, dying people live, Richard III is involved somehow. Fourth wall breaks galore. Found families. Everybody is probably gay, swords are described in loving detail, people are not, lovely platonic friendships, did we mention swords? Yes, you may learn something about history and feel the overwhelming urge to join the Richard III society, but that's a risk you'll have to take. Trigger/Content Warnings: some mild crude humor (middle school level) and some profanity. Brief mention of abusive families. Fantasy violence. Some moderate peril and frightening scenes.

❝you think Achilles was of impressive descent? touch me one more time❞ The one where King Edward IV is captivated by Charlotte Neville and their love has far-reaching consequences. For Charlotte had a place in Edward's heart no one could tear her from. For the two of them would have allowed the world to burn before they let go of one another. PART I OF ANTHEM OF THE SHE-WOLVES THE WHITE QUEEN EDWARD IV x OC

A man fueled by nothing but the avenging of his great fathers' death to a traitor of his people. Francis Thornton II faces battles on and off the battlefield every day. How much will he let revenge cloud his judgment? In the midst of the war of the roses, will Francis's ulterior motives get in the way of his efforts in the war or will his undeniable greatness in the skill of hand to hand be enough to see him through?

Some of you may know Richard III from the Shakespearean play Richard III. Some of you may barely recognize his name from history classes from years ago. Some of you may know him as "The Carpark King" from 2012. Some of you may be history lovers and know all about him. Some of you may know nothing about him or even who Richard III is. Either way, Richard III was a very important figure in British History and people should know of him. It's 1483. Edward IV has died of an unknown cause. Poison? Malaria? Pneumonia? Either way, his twelve-year-old son, Edward V, is now king. Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Edward IV's brother, is the Lord Protector and in line for the throne. After Edward V and his brother disappeared under mysterious circumstances four months into his reign, Richard is crowned king and is now Richard III of England. The people are unhappy with him for multiple reasons, including the disappearance of his nephews. This brings down his reputation and people made him into a man who murdered his way to the throne and will murder to keep it like that. Richard has to keep his people happy and the White Rose of York in power. Will he do it? Will he be able to do it successfully? And what does he think about his situation?

By marrying for love, Owen Tudor has put his own life jeopardy. The Dowager Queen of England would normally be completely out of reach for a humble knight, but ten years of marriage later Owen doesn't regret a thing. But, with the Queen dying, his own life is cheap when her teenage son, the new king of England, discovers his existence. Keeping his family safe is about to be more complicated than he ever imagined, especially when his stepson appears to accept him. Running away is easy, learning to trust the son of the man who murdered his father is far harder. Based on true events. (All the Hand in Hand books are tangentially related to the Violent Delights series, but are all stand alone, you can start reading anywhere with any of them and it'll make sense, if you want to go in chronological order the Violent Delights series is numbered. This one takes place in the mid 1400s) Trigger/Content Warning: a main character suffers from PTSD, and grief at the loss of a spouse. Significant character death. Some traumatic moments to do with family bonding may be unsettling for some readers. Rape is discussed. Homophobia is depicted and discussed. Some blood violence. Brief profanity. Peril to main characters may be unsettling. *Alcohol use throughout