By the River.
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She always wanted an adventure. She wanted to feel that it would be free like men. What happens when a man comes into her life and turns her life upside down?
Meet Lady Alexandria Halloway 18-year-old girl. She is a beauty and has craved adventure since her parents passed away. In her time women don't have the freedom men did and she hates it.
In comes Duke Enrique Alvarez. He has come to England to find a bride so he can satisfy his parent's need for him to settle down and beget an heir.
What happens when the Duke has too much to drink and meets a mysterious girl down by the river and has the night of his life? Something about her has caught his attention and he can't seem to let her go. No matter who she may be.
Imagine the surprise Lady Alexandria "Dria" experiences when she is attacked and assaulted by a drunken man who she has no idea who is.
What happens when this one night causes the biggest scandal of the season? Can they ever find their way to each other and fix the mess they have created?
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Far away from her Kingdom, Rosalie wants revenge. Four years ago, a new King arrived and banished women from his Kingdom, leaving only men to become warriors. Rosalie was forced to leave her husband, Caleb, but her heart leaps at Alexander as well. She will do everything to bring the King to justice. Her older brother and a new friend train her and soon she becomes a great fighter. When she becomes ready to sneak into the Kingdom, she doesn't hesitate... but will Caleb recognize her? Is he even alive? When the King interrupts her plans, can she resist his charm? However, it will only become more complicated. Maybe it was all a mistake...but even if it was, it's too late to fix it... or isn't it?
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