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Secrets & Scandals
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Lyana_S
Complete, First published Feb 13, 2022
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"There's nothing like a little disgrace to add excitement to a woman's life."

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Madeline "Maddie" Price is no stranger to scandal. Despite getting pregnant at a young age, she refused to marry despite family pressure and widespread gossip, vowing never to wed unless it was for love.

Now, years later, she's single-handedly providing for her teenage son, serving the wealthy Duncan family and admiring the reserved eldest brother Ambrose from afar - perfect for a woman as jaded as her.

Then, one fateful day, the two families are shocked to discover that Maddie's son has eloped... with Ambrose's sweet, sheltered younger sister. With tensions high on both sides, Ambrose and Maddie must journey together to find the pair and stop them from making a lifelong mistake. 

But along the way, they are soon confronted by their own growing feelings for each other and must decide their answer to the question - can love truly conquer all?

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A historical romantic comedy inspired by Pride & Prejudice
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Of Love and Deceit

33 parts Complete Mature

A damaged duke. A misunderstood duchess. A marriage forged in the fires of obligation. Jane Miller's world shatters with the discovery of a devastating secret. Forced to leave behind the family she once cherished, burdened by her father's insurmountable debts, and thrust into an arranged marriage to the enigmatic Edward Green, Jane teeters on the edge of despair. As she is drawn deeper into Edward's icy world, her resolve begins to waver. From the start, their union is rife with distrust, unspoken resentments, and clashing wills. But beneath Edward's aloof exterior lies a man harbouring his own scars and secrets-ones that could either bridge the growing chasm between them or seal their fates forever. Can Jane and Edward overcome their differences to find solace in each other, or will their fragile connection crumble under the weight of deception? Can love truly grow between adversaries? Or will the shadows of their pasts consume the fragile bond forming between them? Of Love and Deceit is a captivating enemies-to-lovers tale set in the Regency era, where every lingering glance and sharp word hides an unspoken truth. Fans of passionate romance and gripping drama will be swept into Jane and Edward's journey of betrayal, redemption, and a love forged in the unlikeliest of circumstances. If you enjoyed Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, you'll love Of Love and Deceit. Discover the secrets and struggles that bind Jane and Edward together-one click to begin this riveting journey today!

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