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Love & Second Chances

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Time 4h 42m

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[Book II of Gilmore Legacy Series]

Life has never been easy for Elizabeth Stanford. Mistreated by her over-controlling mother, she craves nothing but happiness. When her childhood sweetheart, Garrett Blackbourne, suddenly returns after a mysterious departure years ago, she believes that she might have found her happily ever after.

Sadly, life takes an unforeseen twist when she discovers that her parents have promised her to a powerful nobleman, against her wishes. Will she ever get the happy ending she desires, or is she doomed to a life of misery? Find out in Love & Second Chances.

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Husband Wanted (HC #1) by Flo_Writes

Elizbeth Anne Humphrey wants a husband. Her expectations are not outlandish; all she asks is that he be reasonably handsome, reasonably wealthy and completely kind. Her brothers have offered their assistance, and it's given her hope that perhaps there is a man out there who might want her for a wife. But alas, the first man she meets after recommitting to the battle against spinsterhood is reasonably handsome, reasonably naked and completely soaked through and stranded on their front steps. He also has a head-wound and no memory of who he is, but Elizabeth Humphrey has larger mysteries to solve; namely, the mystery of who she might marry. Wattys 2022 Entry Completed: March 2022 (~83000 words)

The Reluctant Marchioness by littleLo

After a disastrous first season in London, Rose Wilde finds herself torn between two men who love her -- but who both hide secrets that could ruin her. ***** Rose Wilde has always considered herself plain, especially when compared to her beautiful older sister Charlotte, and has practically given up on the idea of being romanced. But when American hotelier Derek Montgomery comes to revolutionise her little, sleepy English village of Ascot, Rose starts to revisit the idea of falling in love. However, Derek brings with him many secrets and obligations, some that might prohibit him from pursuing Rose -- and push her into the arms of her friend, Michael Cornell, the Marquess of Juniper. Will fate allow Rose and Derek to marry for love? Or will she indeed become the reluctant marchioness? [[Word count: 70,000 - 80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy (The Reluctant Marchioness is the sequel to The Coveted Countess, but can also be read as a standalone)

Love Me Again by FindingJesse

Elizabeth Bell can't escape her past. No matter what she does: changing her name or her looks. It's her handsome ex-husbands face on a magazine that haunts her every day. The nightmares of her past continue to torment her, and it gets worse when she comes face to face with the devil himself. -------------------- "You don't have a girlfriend right now." "That's right," Blake said sounding bored. "Everyone is wondering if that's because you aren't over your ex-wife, Elizabeth Bell." When he said that I froze. The last thing I wanted from this interview was for him to bring up my past life. Although I changed my name to Rose Matthews, I still freeze every time someone mentions that name. I try so hard to forget my past before I was Rose but when you have so many people constantly bringing it up you can't escape it. Blake's answer brought me back to the present. "No! Honestly, I was glad to be out of that marriage. It was a burden, constantly having to be married to her. I don't have a girlfriend because I want to be able to enjoy the single life for a while. Since I was tied to someone for so long, I just want to have some freedom in my life." He said honestly. I felt France and Jay each grab my hand. I felt my heart break again. I didn't think that was possible. My heart is already broken into a million pieces and somehow he was able to break it even more... ---------------------- Can Elizabeth and Blake learn to love each other again? Or will their past catch up to them?

An Indecent Gambit by Spiszy

James Redwood has always loved women and feared marriage. When his parents force him into an arranged marriage against his will, he finds himself engaged to a woman he cannot stand and powerless to avoid what he fears the most. His only hope lies in prudish Grace Follet, his unwanted fiancee: if she breaks the engagement, he will be free. But how can James make Grace break the engagement when she has everything to gain by marrying him and everything to lose by leaving him?

Scandal Of The Heart by phoebeblaque

Scandalous Devotion... Lady Eliza Thornton, the youngest of four siblings, is the last of her family expected to uphold the Thornton name by marrying into nobility. But when she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Thomas Grayson, the newly hired footman, her world is turned upside down. His quiet strength and unassuming charm stir desires in her she can no longer deny. As they share secret glances and fleeting touches, their forbidden connection grows, threatening to ignite a scandal that could ruin them both and shock all of society. A Secret Destiny... Thomas Grayson has always known his place-until he meets Lady Eliza. Her beauty, intelligence, and fiery spirit captivate him, but as a servant, he knows he has no right to her love. Still, their bond deepens, and soon their clandestine romance becomes the talk of the ton. Just as the Thornton family grudgingly gives their blessing for the match, a shocking truth is revealed: Thomas is the rightful heir to a dukedom. Now, with his newfound status, the tables are turned, and what was once a scandalous affair is transformed into a celebrated love story. But as they prepare for their future, new challenges arise, and Eliza and Thomas must face them together, or risk losing everything.

A Love Betrayed by yhang_me

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The Earls lie or a scoundrels promise by ArabellaLewis

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