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The Duke's Reluctant Bride

ShigureShinyGaze

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Reads 8,501
Votes 2,053
Parts 28
Time 6h 27m

ShigureShinyGaze

Mature

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#🏆 Awarded 1st place in the Historical Category of The Aureus Awards.
#🏆 Awarded "Best Blurb" in the Dream Catcher Awards.



In the enchanting kingdom of Veridonia, where magic flows through every part of daily life, traditions and ancient spells hold a quiet power over the realm.

Lady Adeline Wycliffe, the adventurous and spirited daughter of Viscount Wycliffe, dreams of a life unfettered by noble expectations. With a sharp mind, a kind heart, and a secret gift for magic, she yearns to explore the world beyond the rigid walls of nobility. But her aspirations come to an abrupt halt when her family arranges her marriage to the enigmatic Duke of Wintermere, a man she's heard of only in whispers.

Duke Lucien Valenhart is known for his honor, his strategic brilliance, and the aura of winter that seems to follow him. Steadfast in duty but guarded at heart, Lucien sees marriage as a necessity, a way to strengthen alliances. Love, to him, is a luxury he cannot afford.

Bound by duty but brought together by circumstance, Adeline and Lucien find themselves navigating the grandeur of court life and the quiet magic that fills the Duke's estate. Facing unexpected dangers, enchanting mysteries, and the warmth of small, shared moments, they begin to see each other in a new light. But to truly find one another, they must first let down their walls and open their guarded hearts.All Rights Reserved

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Lady of the Wood

Lady Genevieve has lived under her father's thumb since her mother died ten years ago. Now, on her eighteenth birthday, she is forced to flee for her life. Her only hope to survive is a handsome stranger she meets in the woods. Little does she know, she's about to discover the true nature of her identity and the role she's prophesied to play in a conflict that could mean certain doom for her people should she fail. King Henry is the most powerful man in Evalor, or is he? Between his mother badgering him to find a bride and produce an heir, and his Chief Advisor growing more difficult by the day, he feels powerless. While in the woods one night, he encounters a girl who's very existence is significant. He'll soon realize she's not just a beautiful girl in the woods, and life as he knows it is about to change completely because of her. Can he prepare her for the perils she will face at his side, or will she die at the hands of the sorcerer trying to destroy his kingdom? Will her secrets turn him away, or will he take her as his bride despite the horrors haunting her memories? Can they save their people from certain death, or will their enemies destroy everything they love? /// If you're looking for adventure, romance, dramatic world-building, and captivating prose, look no further than Lady of the Wood. Fans of Sarah J Maas, C.S. Lewis, Christopher Paolini, and Tolkien alike will each find something to enjoy in this brand-new epic tale of courage, love, and strength.