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Once Upon a Lie

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Reads 3,446
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Parts 31
Time 3h 54m

When best friends Claire and Jo wake up trapped in a fantasy romance novel, Claire thinks it's a dream come true while Jo knows it's her worst nightmare - especially after they are almost killed by a monster and end up on the wrong end of a handsome prince's sword.

In order to pass through the mythical world of Larnwick, they must explain away their sudden and strange appearance by claiming to be royalty from another kingdom. Together, they must tackle the new fictional world they've found themselves in, which is currently in the throes of the Autumnal Festival, where tournaments and markets are held daily and elegant seasonal-themed balls are nightly. While Claire finally becomes the heroine of her own story, Jo might just become the villain when she makes a deal with the novel's antagonist to get back home.

🍂 the first season of this story is complete and published
🪵 Dual POV
🍁 TW (Rated PG-13): strong language, discussions about substance abuse, attempted SA, discussions about attempted SAAll Rights Reserved

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Breaking the Ice by hahathatbitch

"Mama!" "Bébé courir!" (Baby run!) The woman screamed in French at her child to run away, the young girl looking at her mother with tears in her eyes. "Non!" (No) She screamed, her eyes widening when she watched her mother, the only family she ever knew, be stabbed through the heart with a sword. The man who did it took the sword out of the mother who lay dead, his evil menacing eyes looking down at the shaking girl as she slowly backed away. "Vous êtes le prochain." (You're next.) -- "P-Prince Elias, I'm a monster.." ... "You create beautiful things. You, my darling, are no monster." ------------------------- After the unfortunate loss of her mother, Renee runs away to a kingdom similar to her own, running from her past. Orphaned, she becomes a maid for the royal family in their castle. But there is more to just her cleaning. Prince Elias is set to be king, even to be married to a princess he doesn't love. But when a young maid comes into his life he falls head over heels. But what happens when Elias finds out about Renee's deep secret and dark past, can he break the ice between them? Murder, romance, mystery, secrets revealed, as well as the story of how two opposites work together. ||Mature language and sexual themes, as well as violence|| # 1 - itsalwaysbeenyou 8/4/21 #10 - cinderellastory 8/8/21 #1 - cinderellastory 11/15/22 #1 - teenagelovers 1/1/24

Beautiful Beast by lucyanneholland

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Sienna and The Heart Of Aislei by CheshireVibes

A Fairytale Princess who has a penchant for getting into trouble. A Steampunk Inventor with a keen mind and mysterious origin. What will happen when their fate collides? Princess Sienna is one of the twelve daughters of the King of Alderias. On the eve of her coming-of-age, she meets the foreign inventor, Tallis Gray, who holds many secrets. Together, they encounter dark conspiracies and a deadly quest from a desperate gnome. Read this thrilling adventure and the beginnings of a fantastical love story! COMPLETED ROMANTIC FANTASY/ADVENTURE NOVEL ******************* INSPIRED BY the Fairytale of The Twelve Dancing Princesses This book is just book one in a planned trilogy. It would be classified as a slow burn romance. Mature content warning: This book is only rated mature for mild cursing, violence, and threats of sexual assault. This book will stay in accordance with Wattpad rules. Feedback always welcome :) "This is really good! I've been voting before I read cause I know it will be amazing! Keep working hard 💗" - @Pink_BlossomGirl "I love how deeply you've developed these two characters and the connection between them. It is cute and also realistic that now Sienna is picking up on specific mannerisms from Tallis. I'm honestly rooting for them to form a romantic attachment." @JBryan_mmg "These are such immersive descriptions! Makes me become one with the character." @Sapphire_Winters_289 **************** #94 in Growing up🥳(10/12/2020) #12 in sisterhood💝 (10/15/19) #4 in gnomes and ogres 🧟‍♂️ #5 in rescuing 👸🏽(10/27/2020) #3 in RomanticFantasy 💑(11/30/2020) #102 in sassy 👄 (05/27/2021) +++++++++++++

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Beyond the Veil of Yonder (Book 1) by XannaLurel

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Breaking the Ice cover

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Scales and Swords ✓ cover

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A Tale of Two Daggers cover

𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋 | 𝟏𝟖+ cover

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