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The Paper Crown

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Parts 28
Time 3h 37m

1850s arranged-marriage betrayal blackmail conspiracy court court-intrigue crown duke europe friendship historical-fiction intrigue king love marriage memory power prince princess revenge royalty secrets slowburn trust

After three years' imprisonment for high treason, a jaded princess is given one last chance of freedom through an arranged marriage to a foreign prince, but she quickly learns that she has traded one cage for another. 
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Princess Alexandra has spent three years imprisoned in a tower for the crime of high treason, awaiting her execution. On the night she is to die, a reprieve comes: rather than be executed, she will be exiled to the far-away duchy of Selica to marry a foreign prince. It is a second chance. Her last chance. 

But in Selica, Princess Alexandra quickly realizes that she has traded one cage for another. The people of Selica despise her. Prince Marisuz, her husband, cares nothing for her. And the palace is full of dark secrets and dangerous conspiracies, which threaten not just Alexandra, but the home she can never return to.All Rights Reserved

1850s arranged-marriage betrayal blackmail conspiracy court court-intrigue crown duke europe friendship historical-fiction intrigue king love marriage memory power prince princess revenge royalty secrets slowburn trust

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"Elara~Prince Twisted Obsession" by softlysinister

In the grand kingdom of Verathia, where power and politics rule, Prince Alistair is known as a cold and calculating figure in the royal court. Born into a world of betrayal, alliances, and constant scrutiny, Alistair learned from a young age that love is a weakness he cannot afford. He's known for his sharp intellect and ruthless decisions in court, having been groomed to take over the throne. However, behind closed doors, his obsession isn't with power-it's with a commoner, Lady Elara. Elara is an innocent, kind-hearted young woman from a noble yet distant family, largely removed from the palace's inner workings. She's sweet, humble, and untouched by the court's manipulations. She meets Alistair by chance when her family is summoned to court over a land dispute. Unaware of the prince's intense gaze, Elara quickly becomes the object of his fascination. What begins as an innocent meeting soon turns into a dangerous game as Alistair's obsession with Elara grows. He is determined to keep her close, seeing her as the only source of purity in his dark world. Alistair views Elara as a symbol of purity in his otherwise corrupt world, and his obsession with her is driven by a desire to possess something untainted by power. He is deeply conflicted, as his obsession is at odds with his belief that emotions are weaknesses. Elara, on the other hand, is unaware of the extent of Alistair's obsession. While she may feel a sense of intrigue or fascination with him, she is largely naive to the depth of his intentions, making her a target of his possessive nature without fully understanding the danger.

Married To My Sister's Husband (ORIGINAL) by Coisa_fay

Olivia is a shy, reserved, and lonely 24 years old lady who had fallen in love with a man that ended up marrying her twin sister Sophia, right before her eyes. Since her sister was the exact opposite of her -fierce, loving, sociable, elegant, fashionable and bold- Livy's shy and timid nature didn't let her fight for her love. But when it seemed that her dream was now far from her grasp, fate decided to play a cruel one on her by putting her in the position of her sister Sophia, as the new wife of her sister's husband. How would she manage to keep her true feelings a secret from her sister's husband as it becomes harder and harder to win him over. Markian was an egocentric, rude, ambitious, proud 28years old billionaire with serious trust issues. After an arranged marriage with Olivia's younger twin sister Sophia, he soon fell in love with his wife and made her his entire world. He was completely disrupt and bewildered when his wife's sister Olivia agreed to marry him after her untimely death. Would it ever be possible to live under the same roof with the woman that was willing to betray her own late twin sister's memories by getting married to her widowed husband, even though he made it clear to her that he never wanted a second marriage? Would there be a room for romance in their marriage even though they keep growing apart daily due to secrets, lies and misunderstandings?. Read the twist and plots of the bizarre arranged marriage story between Olivia and Markian and their quest go find out what really happened to Sophia. For the love they both knew was a lie, as secrets that divides becomes uncovered in time. Would there vow to live as one take up a sense of duty, or would the broken promises of the past pose a threat to both their happiness?. Find out in this intriguing book. 🛑 Not The Full Story ✍️ Married To My Sister's Husband Full Story Now Available on 📘Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ACoisa+Fay&s=relevancerank&text=C

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[COMPLETED] She can save them all. Her people. Her kingdom. Her family. But only if she marries the king of the enemy. Hell breaks loose when 𝐈𝐌𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔, princess and heir to the throne, is forced to marry the king of her enemies--a man she despises with her heart and soul. When her protests to the betrothal are rejected by her father, Imogen searches for other ways to cope with her newfound fate. Naive and a little reckless, she finds herself escaping the castle grounds to forget that her life has been signed away. Little does she know, she never has to leave the grounds to find the remedy she longs for. He's everything that a princess should avoid--a mischievous, dangerous thief with a sword. 𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐒 runs from a life he once had. When his past catches up with him, he's offered a way to get back what he lost: sneak inside the castle. With the legend of his thieving reputation crossing the lands, he knows nobody will be able to catch him. No one but a sneaky princess equipped with a bow and arrow. Only in the night do the two come to life. Hearts yearn and emotions run wild, but can their love survive the turbulance of the kingdom's war and her unwanted betrothal?

Memory of You by Andene

What would you do if the one you loved couldn't remember you? It's been three years since she took the throne of Seraphine, Alexandra has faced a number of challenges with her trusted guards, Mark and Valek, along with her best friend, Sophia, at her side. Finally finding love with one of her oldest friends from childhood, a recurring presence in her life threatens to shatter what they've built. David casts a spell meant for Alexandra, but at the last moment Nicholas steps in to protect her, taking the full blow. Making a deal with the country's Oracle, Alexandra exchanges what she holds precious and most dear to her heart for a device which will help her locate his scattered memories and save his life. Racing to find Nicholas' lost memories, she wonders if he'll ever love her again and whether she has what it takes to rule and defend her country from those who wish to take it from her.

LEGACY ||Indian Historical Fiction|| by AmbikaBharadwaaj

||PART- 2- REGAL DUOLOGY|| (Can be read as a standalone) Darsh, the most illustrious son of Ashokdhar, is kind, loving, caring and simply just too good to be the Yuvraj. So, he's all set to become the king. He had his priorities set straight, the kingdom and the one to be his Queen... Chavi was the Queen in mind. She was "illiterate" as they called her. She was raised solely in the woods by the former Queen of Ashokdhar and knew better than to get constrained by the way of royalty. She was a free spirit and she hoped to remain that way. The two however, lose their senses falling for each other to the point where being apart feels hazardous. When Darsh finally decided to make her the Queen, Chavi flees, out of sheer fear and hatred towards the royal lifestyle. Join this journey, of star-crossed lovers, rediscovering themselves while fighting against betrayals, families, wars, treasons and most importantly...distance. ||Unedited.||

Borrowed Time by reluctantlyxdead

A seemingly simple and elegant life invites Marcella after being adopted by the King and Queen of Elysianair as an essential pawn to strengthen the kingdom. Countless declines of courtship, Marcella stays headstrong in her will to strive for independence until one man changes it all. Her perception and thoughts cloud busily with the lingering expectations of her title and her mysterious dreams that haunt her confused mind. What would she do if her apparent perfect life falls apart and her strange imagination becomes reality? Can Marcella save herself and others from the debt she owes to borrowed time? "Elysianair? Hasn't that kingdom been extinct for like 300 years?" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- {Contains strong language} This is my first book that I wrote for fun over lockdown, inspired by a dream I had. I'm not great at writing descriptions clearly

The Exiled Gem by Maplebell

Exiled from her own land - to be executed if she ever returns, Princess Alexandra finds herself turning a spy for the enemy. Because, well, they impress her. Especially the splendid emperor, who is indebted to Alexandra for a number of things he wouldn't tell. She doesn't mind that - because life just turns a lot more colorful outside the Palace walls - until one (not so) fine day, she realizes that the emperor no longer *only* impresses her. Unfortunately, the course of true love never runs smooth. And before she can even give herself a chance with Liam, Alexandra has to sort a few things out. Namely, all the mistakes the previous generation did. **The story starts from 339 B.C. but language used is completely modern because I don't know Ancient Greek**

All I Need ✔️ by Chronically-Chaotic

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Betrayal, Secrets & Love by MelanieCoetzee

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$Royale (Book #1 Royale Series) {Under Revision} by itsjustt_mee$

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In the grand kingdom of Verathia, where power and politics rule, Prince Alistair is known as a cold and calculating figure in the royal court. Born into a world of betrayal, alliances, and constant scrutiny, Alistair learned from a young age that love is a weakness he cannot afford. He's known for his sharp intellect and ruthless decisions in court, having been groomed to take over the throne. However, behind closed doors, his obsession isn't with power-it's with a commoner, Lady Elara. Elara is an innocent, kind-hearted young woman from a noble yet distant family, largely removed from the palace's inner workings. She's sweet, humble, and untouched by the court's manipulations. She meets Alistair by chance when her family is summoned to court over a land dispute. Unaware of the prince's intense gaze, Elara quickly becomes the object of his fascination. What begins as an innocent meeting soon turns into a dangerous game as Alistair's obsession with Elara grows. He is determined to keep her close, seeing her as the only source of purity in his dark world. Alistair views Elara as a symbol of purity in his otherwise corrupt world, and his obsession with her is driven by a desire to possess something untainted by power. He is deeply conflicted, as his obsession is at odds with his belief that emotions are weaknesses. Elara, on the other hand, is unaware of the extent of Alistair's obsession. While she may feel a sense of intrigue or fascination with him, she is largely naive to the depth of his intentions, making her a target of his possessive nature without fully understanding the danger.