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The Paper Crown

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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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Hidden Spirit by walktrek

After her lands were taken and very nearly destroyed, a young princess is forced to move into an odd land, with a Royal Family who do not even live in their capital. It is there that she meets Andrew. He is the son of the Fallen King and heir to the throne of Firica. They are soon forced to marry, but Amelia realizes that she is forced to hide who she really is in order to carry out a plan she never wanted to be part of in the first place. The only one she can express herself to is a strong mix of her kind, and even that friendship couldn't last for long. What happens when she grows to love someone other than her husband, whose queen she must act as? A queen who must live in semblance as a mere human? *** ❤

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**

Hidden Crowns: A Royal Romance by UndiscoveredWriter9

In a realm on the brink of war, Prince Alexander and Princess Amara embark on separate quests, unaware of each other's royal lineage. Their paths cross, and they form an unlikely alliance, drawn together by a shared purpose. As they journey together, their bond deepens, but they remain oblivious to their true identities. When all truth is revealed and they are forced to return home to their separate kingdoms to fulfill royal matrimony, will they let the love they have for each other guide, or their duty to their kingdoms? This is a shorter story and it's been edited to the best of my ability, but let me know if there's anything that needs fixing!!

Betrayal, Secrets & Love by MelanieCoetzee

All Milira Davenport wanted was to escape from her small town and live with her uncle, Alexander. But when tragedy strikes and Alexander passes away, Milira is faced with even greater misfortune. Forced to deal with the consequences of her uncle's debt, Milira finds herself signing her life away in an attempt to repay the money her uncle owed. As Milira struggles to adjust to her new life, a life tied to Damon Carleton's, the creditor's son, Milira tries to keep her heart hardened against his robust, and arrogant charms. However, Damon refuses to make it easy for her. Will Milira be able to handle all the Betrayal, Secrets and Love coming her way? Or will she crumble under the overwhelming obstacles in her path? Credit to @midnight-disaster for helping me with this summary. *Currently being edited*

Crown of Shadows by skye_abernathy

Clara of Aurelia, the spare princess, finds herself suffocating under the weight of royal expectations. While her older brother prepares to ascend the throne, Clara longs for purpose beyond charity balls and photo ops. She dreams of joining the military to serve her country. Clara navigates the complexities of university life alongside her friends. She's dating Alec, the charming heir of a wealthy family. However, as their relationship crumbles, Clara realizes she's been living in the shadow of someone else's dreams. Determined to reclaim her identity, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with the realities of royal duty and her desire for freedom. As she faces challenges that test her resolve, Clara begins to uncover hidden strengths and the courage to confront the expectations placed upon her. But when her brother steps back from his royal responsibilities, Clara must confront the shadows of the crown that threaten to consume her. Will she rise to the occasion and embrace her destiny, or will the weight of expectation extinguish her dreams? Crown of Shadows is a tale of self-discovery, resilience, and the courage to break free from the shadows of duty to embrace the light of one's true calling.

All I Need ✔️ by Chronically-Chaotic

"You're playing with fire Safania." "Good thing I don't burn." The last words he spoke before throwing me onto my bed sounded like a threat, but felt more like a promise. "You will." *** Don't get caught. Those are the three words Safania has lived by for the past five years. As a marked woman - easily identified by intricate bronze marks on her back and unpredictable special abilities - she has spent the past five years running from anyone who might exploit those abilities...especially the royal families who tortured marked women to build their empires. Starving, exhausted, and frozen, she collapses by the bank of a river just to wake up in her worst nightmare: the chambers of a prince. Prince Cassius is his father's first choice of his three brothers to ascend to the throne. He's smart, strategic, and stoic, unlike his corrupt and depraved brothers. There's just one problem: he has no interest in any of his proposed marital matches, and the King will only pick someone as his successor who he knows will carry on the family line. But once he meets Safania, he finds himself unable to imagine ruling the kingdom without her by his side. Can he convince her to trust him? *** Warning: this story contains mature and potentially triggering themes including domestic violence and sexual assault. Reader discretion is advised.

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.

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The Enchantress Princess by PrincessLeticia6

The 15th Century is no place for an enlightened, intelligent and beautiful woman like 22 year old Princess Catherine, Duchess of Shadowfort. Heiress presumptive to the Crown of Fontland, at a young age Catherine was labelled as a disappointment, worthless and a witch...an accusation that will lead her to not only her imprisonment but to unlock powers so great that it will be feared across all the Realm of Roans Banished from public sight, due to her act of treason and attempted regicide on the new King, Catherine seems to be all alone...or is she? We shall travel back to 1442 to Raven Palace, where Princess Catherine is imprisoned , will she regain her kingdom and crown, despite the harsh obstacles and consequences ahead ? In order to find out her regal fate we'll start with the end of her life...at her deathbed where she retells through short and long accounts in her diary of what she calls her 'countless nights in hell' Cast/Characters: Princess Catherine of Fontland, Duchess of Shadowfort- Rachel Skarsten King Onyx of Trixland and Fontland- Max Irons King Christian II of Fontland- Jonathan Rhys Meyers Princess Marylyn of Eriwick and Queen Consort of Fontland - Annabelle Wallis Princess Caroline of Roseland and Duchess of Moonglow- Holliday Grainger Princess Caitlyn of Roseland and Queen Consort of Fontland- Rebecca Ferguson Elizabeth Ann, Duchess of Norred- Natalie Dormer Crown Princess/ Later Queen Charlotte of Roseland- Joely Richardson Prince James of Glodenvale, Duke of Glowfort- Henry Cavill Crown Prince/Later King Edward III of Glassthorn- Tom Hopper Crown Prince Fredrick of Glodenvale- Toby Regbo Grand Duchess Elizabeth of Beafortess and The Queen Mother of Fontland and Trixland- Maria Doyle Kennedy I really do hope you enjoy my first book, (this is the first book in the series of The Enchantress) and thank you so much for joining me in this incredible journey!!!! Lots of love, Leticia Lima

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Hidden Spirit

After her lands were taken and very nearly destroyed, a young princess is forced to move into an odd land, with a Royal Family who do not even live in their capital. It is there that she meets Andrew. He is the son of the Fallen King and heir to the throne of Firica. They are soon forced to marry, but Amelia realizes that she is forced to hide who she really is in order to carry out a plan she never wanted to be part of in the first place. The only one she can express herself to is a strong mix of her kind, and even that friendship couldn't last for long. What happens when she grows to love someone other than her husband, whose queen she must act as? A queen who must live in semblance as a mere human? *** ❤