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To Keep A King

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'I dreamt about her again tonight. The woman whose name I don't know and whose face remains ever obscured...I don't know who this woman is, but I have a dreadful and inexplicable feeling that, one day, I will...'

Many of us have heard of the story of Henry VIII and his six wives, but so often we take this story without hearing their points of view. As the second instalment in my Tudor wives series, To Keep a King explores the harrowing and courageous journey of Katherine of Aragon, the first wife. 

Can Katherine survive the political games and the difficulties of being queen in a new country, all whilst battling her complicated past?All Rights Reserved

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Field of Pearls by Rotten_Rat_Soda

Captured by the enemy and forced to become the King's concubine Kaloe discovers a world he never understood, the land. When the newfound stability of the Empire is threatened by the New King's inability to produce an heir. One bride from each creature is sent to the Castle. Only one is able to bear a child but after her murder war erupts between the seven nations of land and seven of sea. Kaloe, a deep sea mermaid is captured during a battle against the New King. Alone, He only thinks of finding a way back home. But when he bonds with the King's son, he must decide where his true home is and what is more important. Saving the empire or saving one boy. To do this he must rely on the prince of an enemy land, a thieving human, and an old love. But can Kaloe outrun a king whose intent on tracking him down, a war General bent on revenge and these confusing new feelings towards a human full of lies and tricks. Also, what's he supposed to do about King's baby he carries- the pearl of the empire. TW: Brutal historical fantasy elements. (WIP: Check my conversation board for all updates or questions)

𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍 | 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 by diarykage

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You Are Supposed To be Mine | Henry VIII and Margaret I by MiaKatalinaGray16

what if the then duke of York fell in love with the rightful heir of Dutchbergland ? what if he loved her more than he love himself ? what if he wants to marry her not Catherine of Aragon ? what if they still want to be together even when they were both married to someone else ? What if the princess found love and forgot about him ? What will the king do ? What will he do for his first love ? What will it takes for them to be together again ? story of king Henry viii and princess Margaret of Eelwas . Only in fantasy . not real What will Francis do to the young princess? Contains ⚠️ : Abuse, toxic love, and not true information

To Catch A King by issyfh

'...The first thing I notice about him is his weight. The rumours are true: he is spoilt and fat, so different from the young Renaissance prince I have heard he once was. His padded garments only make him look swollen and stout, not stronger. His red hair is thinning and tinged grey, along with his beard... This is the man I must seduce.' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Winter 1539. The young, beautiful Catherine Howard leaves her residence to go and serve the future Queen of England, Anne of Cleves, a German Protestant. But beneath this seemingly simple task, a deeper and much more complex plot is at hand. Charged with the same task as her infamous cousin Anne Boleyn, Catherine must use all of her charm and wit to seduce King Henry VIII and save the Howards from permanent destruction. In this tale of intrigue, deception and injustice, the true story of Catherine Howard's rise and fall from power is told based on real historical events and people. Can Catherine betray a Queen and friend that she has grown fond of? Can she ever escape the curse of her family name and history? Can she catch the King before it is too late?

Violent Delights (Violent Delights Book 1) by kullman

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A Fortress of Feathers by katherine0001

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The Italian Rose by Miss_Tupps

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The Six by wallflower321

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𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍 | 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 cover

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Field of Pearls

Captured by the enemy and forced to become the King's concubine Kaloe discovers a world he never understood, the land. When the newfound stability of the Empire is threatened by the New King's inability to produce an heir. One bride from each creature is sent to the Castle. Only one is able to bear a child but after her murder war erupts between the seven nations of land and seven of sea. Kaloe, a deep sea mermaid is captured during a battle against the New King. Alone, He only thinks of finding a way back home. But when he bonds with the King's son, he must decide where his true home is and what is more important. Saving the empire or saving one boy. To do this he must rely on the prince of an enemy land, a thieving human, and an old love. But can Kaloe outrun a king whose intent on tracking him down, a war General bent on revenge and these confusing new feelings towards a human full of lies and tricks. Also, what's he supposed to do about King's baby he carries- the pearl of the empire. TW: Brutal historical fantasy elements. (WIP: Check my conversation board for all updates or questions)