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The Duke's Lady

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Holly was the youngest of ten kids, and the most beloved daughter of Lord John Campton.  She befriends the Duke and Duchess's only daughter at the age of fourteen. After a near death experience, she was saved by her knight in shinning armor. William the future Duke of Lancaster, was bewitched by a pair of sea green eyes. The only problem was she was only fourteen. He had to put her behind him and look some where else for his future Duchess. Holly was head over heels in love with Lindsay's oldest brother. With the help of her friend, she is launched into society and soon has many suitors vying for her attention. Would that be enough to win her the heart she yearns for? Will she become the Duke's Lady? or will she just be left broken hearted?All Rights Reserved

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A Reputation Reclaimed by Demri_Hess

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First Love

"Walls down," I say softly. He looks at me intently, I move my hand away from his, never losing eye contact. He graze my cheek. ''You know you're very beautiful. It's dark, I understand we can't really "see" each other but I can see your eyes with the moonlight coming in now and I don't know. . . you're just really beautiful. Maybe it's something about the night that makes you seem more real, more clear... I don't know. I'm just embarrassing myself, but you're beautiful," He says... Maria Salvatino is a newly 16 year, whose never experienced love, boys, players, wild love games or parties. And suddenly she has two boys after her heart. 1st: Lawrence, the sweet, nice and dependable friend comes down with a crush on Maria and although he is a respectable, gentleman we know he's willing to fight for her. 2nd: 17 year old new boy Drew, from New Jersey, who has manage to catch Maria's attention. He's smooth, sly, and cute. Plus much more skilled in the dating game than Maria.. will he teach her his skills or break her naive heart? Either way, Maria has some learning and choosing to do this summer.