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An impertinent affair

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Elizabeth. Your not so typical blue-eyed, ice-glaring, feminine past time's - detesting lady, the only daughter of the Duke of Yardwell. Which makes her the Heiress of the largest and richest estate in the Kingdom of Demonire. 
And the twist - Demonire is the only estate where even daughters of the Duke can inherit its bountiful lands. 

But a season, and a not-so-loved King of Demonire poses a problem in her plan to remain unmarried till she comes of age and inherit her lands - she's been asked to go to Warnia and participate in the parade,  normally called a season of the Crown Prince Thomas. 

There would be a lot of fashion, lot of dancing, and an incredible amount of female objectification. 

Elizabeth has a plan. A permanent solution to her problem of social engagement and the expectation of her marriage. 

But Warnia is a warzone. A kingdom dreaded by the entire Continent. For reasons unknown. There are whispers, warnings, myths and tales of the mighty kingdom, but no one knows about its true  dangers. 

Danger Elizabeth is walking straight through. Amidst politics, dancing and husband hunting, she has to survive, and leave the sun-kissed country unmarried but not a maiden.

Will she survive? Or will she succumb to the pressures of Warnian court politics, and play right into their plans?

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A story where the heroine is a pawn, but chooses to be much more than that.
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The Duchess' Enchantment

Annalise is everything a young eligible single noblewoman should be. Incomparably Beautiful, nicely titled and generously wealthy. However, being the sole heiress to the rich and bountiful Duchy of Goslar is proven difficult after her parent's death and the absence of a male heir, especially as the wealth is exploited by her selfish and vain Uncle and his family. In an attempt to salvage and regain the wealth that is so rapidly depleting, her uncle decides to throw every eligible, rich and titled gentleman her way, no matter how despicable and snobbish - but Annalise knows that it is only the half-truth. He wants to get her out of the way, so he can govern her Duchy the way he has always wanted, and bleed it dry. She does not know how or even if she can accomplish what she set out for, nor does she know why she trusts the handsome and mysterious stranger who offers her an olive branch -- and a solution to every problem she is currently facing; a sanctuary from her snobbish, vain and selfish family, the welfare of her people. Cassius is at his peak in everything; a thriving military career, a caring, supportive family and his talents praised in every corner of the world, what more could he want? But he is constantly reminded that, as a prince, it is his duty to marry well and produce heirs to benefit the empire. Cassius knows that every woman is only out for his title, wealth and unfortunately do not know anything beyond, court gossip, fashion and how to snag the most eligible lord - everything that he despises. After many years of searching and disappointments, Cassius becomes resigned to a life full of work, duties and responsibilities and refuses to make any space for anything else. But fate is colliding because when he sights the stunning, witty, fiercely protective beauty, he is possessed by a longing he cannot control. To claim her, he offers her an undeniable deal; the trouble is, will she accept? And will she ever truly belong to him?