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A Love Match

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Young Sophie Sedgewick, a Viscount's daughter, marries the dashing Duke Nicholas of Ashbury for love. Upon their return to society after 6 months of wedded bliss in the countryside, she overhears him during a tryst with his married mistress from his bachelor days, who is now widowed. What will this discovery mean for the young couple? Will Nicholas' grovel be good enough to mend Sophie's broken heart?All Rights Reserved

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[2] The Duchess of Kent and Strathearn | B. Bridgerton by f1royalty

The Duke and Duchess of Kent and Strathearn, Charlotte and Benedict Bridgerton, find themselves on the brink of new adventures as they confront the challenges of the 1814 social season. Amidst the whirlwind of societal obligations, the couple shoulders the responsibility of aiding Viscount Anthony Bridgerton in his quest for the perfect Viscountess. Anthony, seeking counsel, turns to Charlotte, unraveling a history of close love and friendship that raises eyebrows among certain circles. Additionally, the Duke and Duchess offer support to Eloise Bridgerton as she bravely steps into society for the first time. Complicating matters, the news of a royal baby on the way adds a layer of anticipation and anxiety. As the Duke and Duchess navigate these intricacies, Charlotte grapples with the fears of impending childbirth. Meanwhile, Benedict forges his path deeper into the world of artists, leaving an indelible mark on the canvas of their ever-evolving lives. The upcoming social season promises not only societal intricacies but also personal trials that will test the bonds of family, love, and friendship. This fanfic follows Season 2 of the Bridgerton Netflix series, based on the novel "The Viscount Who Loved Me" by Julia Quinn. Book 1: The Princess Royal Book 1.5: The Duchess of Kent and Strathearn - Book 2: The Duchess of Kent and Strathearn Disclaimer: All original rights and credits of this amazing series goes to its creators. And of course, the original creator of all characters and books, Julia Quinn and to Chris Van Duden, the creator/showrunner/executive producer of the Netflix Original Series: Bridgerton. The only new/added characters are Princess Charlotte, etc, and its ideas belong to me.

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A Reputation Reclaimed by Demri_Hess

Duty and Reputation before Love and Passion. Lowen Roskelley, the sixth Duke of Carrivick, seeks the perfect bride to complement his prestigious title. But an infuriating encounter with a notorious vixen leaves him questioning his carefully laid plans. Love and Passion before Duty and Reputation. Miss Helena Hargreaves, the product of a love match, dreams of a husband who embodies her romantic ideals. After a chance encounter with a self-righteous duke threatens to ruin both their reputations, they decide to marry out of necessity. Though neither is the partner they envisioned, both are determined to shape their marriage to their desires. Lowen wants a dutiful bride to grace his title, while Helena yearns for an attentive husband. But as their marriage reaches a crossroads, they must decide whether they can find common ground perhaps even love if their union will crumble before their eyes. Content Warning: Verbal/emotional abuse, minor detail of a physical assault against the heroine (before meeting the hero), and dubious consent in a later chapter. Please take care of yourself and your well-being, and skip if this is too much to handle. Other than that, please enjoy and any feedback is welcome :) I should mention.

WORK IN PROGRESS: A Marriage Most Foul by GullibleBlue

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A Solemn Promise by littleLo

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The Chosen Bride by JessSanders1213

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A Royal Remarriage by _TheAestheticPotato_

Victoria barged into Louis' chambers, and saw Anne and Louis cuddling together. "What are you doing here?" He asked, while Anne sat up smiling at Victoria. "Here, the divorce papers," Victoria tossed them at Louis as he read them. "I had enough of you," She stated, "Sign the papers then I'll leave," When the Emperor cheated on his wife, the Empress with her cousin, she wanted to seek revenge. But when she did, she didn't stop there. She knew a King of a different kingdom who liked her, and they began to fall in love. Will they get together in the end? When they found out the emperor isn't who they thought he was, what will they do about it? How will this all end?

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Rebellious Love by Thiznotme

Abigail Axilen was born in a noble family, her mother died because of an unknown illness. This left Abigail broken and sad, Four months after her mother's death. Luke, her father found a new wife. She has 3 childrens and the youngest child is a year older than Abigail's. Abigail thought that they would get close with her stepsisters but she was wrong. Everything change starting that day, Abigail suffered from the hands of her Step-Mother and Step-Sisters and since her father was busy of doing politics in the whole Kingdom, he has no clue of what's happening to his daughter... Not until one day, Abigail's Step-Mother decided to get rid of her in a quiet way. But, little did she know. She has made a very huge mistake. Years later, Abigail became a very powerful person who was feared by everyone. She was known to be heartless yet many still wanted to have her hand. But... Little did they know, she was already owned by someone

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How To Unlock A Duke's Heart by liaapeaa

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[2] The Duchess of Kent and Strathearn | B. Bridgerton

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