The Kingmaker's Rose

Revenge is the only thing on Tamara's mind. But when her sins are exposed, her family forces her into an arranged marriage to save their honor and pride.
On the wedding day, when she is pushed from the upper deck of a ship and dies, it seems like her plans are finally over. Or so she thinks.
Instead, Tamara awakens in the body of a 17th-century aristocratic woman-one who desperately wishes for marriage, unlike Tamara herself. With no way of knowing whether she's truly dead or trapped in another world, Tamara must navigate a strange new reality filled with fashionable balls, clandestine suitors, sensual thrills, and deadly power struggles. But the game is far from over.

In this world, the key to returning to her own life may lie in two things:
A. Fulfilling the wishes of the dead aristocrat she now inhabits.
B. Finding someone who is like a god, charming them, and securing a wish.

But all is not as it seems. Magic stirs in the air, creatures plot in the shadows, death looms closer, and chilling secrets wait around every corner, ready to snatch you up and kiss you on the mouth unawares. And some kisses-especially those from the enemy-can ruin your life.

In a world where nothing is as it seems, Tamara will have to decide: Can she resist the charms of this twisted world and this court, or will she be stuck in this world forever?
And when the final card is played, will Tamara even recognize herself?

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• Heavily inspired by Netflix's Bridgerton (S1) and the Korean drama Mr. Queen.
• Romance, Isekai, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Political intrigue, Enemies-to-lovers, Villain gets the girl, mild language