Love Beyond The Spotlight
IlluminatedPhoenix
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IlluminatedPhoenix
Ongoing, First published Jun 10, 2024
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Despite her reluctance, Athieriel who had just completed her college education decides to move back to her home after graduating. Although she didn't feel a strong desire to return, the thoughts of her mother outweighs her reservation. However, upon arriving, she is met with an unexpected revelation - her father has remarried.
 
Despite having a hard time settling in on their home, her father decided to have her married. Due to her father who's aiming to consolidate wealth, power and social status, and to also keep the family traditions, the young woman must marry the man from another successful family that her father chooses. But the woman, unwilling to give up her freedom, refused.
 
But her father left her with no choice but to sign the contract and the other documents. Powerless and afraid, she must now navigate the complexities of her new life as a wife to a stranger.
 
Amidst the turmoil of their unconventional marriage, the woman must confront her own desires, dreams, and the sacrifices she is willing to make. Will she find a way to reconcile her heart's desires with the responsibilities thrust upon her? Can love blossom from an arranged marriage born out of necessity?
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The Last Waltz

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Poppy Stevens, the youngest of the Stevens family, flew the nest and her over protective family as soon as she could. She has traveled the world and lived independently since she was 18. Now, she's ready to return to her roots, and an extended stay in Scotland, where he mother's family is from, seems the best way to discover her heritage. Poppy decides that the shadow of castle Alfheimr, which was her great grandfather's birthright and was long ago lost, is the best place to start her journey. However, the new laird in residence, Isaac Harrison, distrusts her and makes her visit an uphill battle. Isaac, a former Army man whose career is in search and rescue, prides himself on his toughness. However, he is unsettled by the small redheaded ray of light that enters his life and upsets the delicate balance of his newly formed life. He knows he is rude and distant toward her, but he senses the power she has to change his life yet again. When an unexpected turn of events threatens to rip Issac's new life apart, will an alliance with Poppy be the best way to save it?

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