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The Lion of Venice

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Book 1 of the Rakes of Italy Series

A.D. 1757
WHEN ROME'S LOVELIEST ROSE AND VENICE'S FIERCEST LION TEAM UP TO WIN BACK THE LOVE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE SPOUSES-TO-BE, THE SERENE REPUBLIC MAY EXPECT A HILARIOUS ROMP - AND PERHAPS THE TORRIDEST LOVE STORY TO HAVE EVER BEDAZZLED ITS GILDED CANALS...

A ROSE WITH THORNS. Spoiled Princess Isabella Pamphili of Rome is a radiant bride-to-be. The youngest of four daughters, Isabella has always secretly feared that her father might honor the custom of  "giving her to God" instead of finding her a husband. Thankfully, though, her father found her a splendid betrothed, a dashing Venetian aristocrat, so Isabella threw herself wholeheartedly into keeping her future husband diverted with lively correspondence, until such time that they would be united in matrimony. Recently, however, her fiancé stopped writing. Alarmed and perplexed, Isabella convinces her father to send her to Venice with the intention of rekindling her fiancé's passion and to set a wedding date... but the disasters keep coming. En route to Venice, Isabella finds herself in the midst of a full-blown battle, with no one to defend her, except for a very rude navy commander...

	A HEART OF A LION. The unappreciated second son of an aristocratic Venetian family, Brando Loredan has proven his valor on the maritime battlefield time and again and is to marry La Serenissima's most famous beauty. But now, stranded with a handful of soldiers on the Isle of Lina, Venice's last frontier against the marauding Turks, Brando is prepared to die a hero's death rather than return home a failure... but he may just have to postpone his untimely arrival at Elysium in order to rescue a very troublesome Roman princess...All Rights Reserved

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Red by qmd_books

❛Some women fear the fire and some simply become it...❜ A 17 year old girl, who also happens to be an infamous assassin, named Red ends up in the Royal castle to grasp the chance to compete in fearsome challenges in order to become the King's 'Champion'. What would her reaction be on her being the only female contestant? What will happen when she meets the Princes? Will sparks fly or tears of loss will be shed? What will happen when power, revenge and love unite leaving Red in turmoil? Will she bend to someone else's will and become a puppet or will she fight fiercely, cutting all that come in her path? *** For the last 3 years Ray (Azrael) has been training to be an assassin. No one knows her identity, except the man who took her in when she was eight, and the highest ranking members of the gang known as the 'Cards'. Everyone else thinks that Red is a man who was trained since birth to kill and kill. Ending up at the Royal Castle she plays the role of Lei Maggisbury, the rebelling daughter of Lord Maggisbury. Because of a simple dare, Red's life may change for the better or worse... Read to find out! ************** The Heirs Prequel Around 40K words Awards ---- 1st place in the Carousel Mini Awards - Best Blurb 1st place in the Carousel Mini Awards - Best Protagonist Name 1st place in the Auctor Awards - Best Prologue 2nd place in the Carnival Mini Awards - Best Blurb 2nd place in the Auctor awards - Best Blurb 3rd place in the Sunset Mini Awards - Fantasy

Loving Lady Georgianna (Spirited #2) by LibMikie101

***COMPLETED!!!*** ---- Everyone has secrets... Vincent, Viscount Thorne, perfected his wicked grin and his good-humored mask years ago. He has no time for fools. Or that fickle emotion, love. The ton is full of sheep blindly walking into heartbreak. After all, he had ruined his best friend's little sister for love only to have ripped away from him. Thorne had no choice but to leave her waiting that night in the garden. It was his only choice. So, why does he still regret it so damned much? Especially now, when the lady in question reenters society, scarred but hardly broken. The Duke of Burkeley - that pompous, uptight wanker - declares himself her fiancee, and Thorne finds he will do whatever necessary to keep her out of that prig's clutches. A wager is in order. He'll find her a better bridegroom and then let her go. If only he could. ...but eventually, even the best kept secrets come out... Lady Georgianna is done hiding. So what, the love of her life left her waiting for hours in a darkened garden? So what, the fire chose that evening to entrap her, leaving her face burned? She dares anyone to place her into an imposed exile. Once was enough. With the Duke as her betrothed - the most arrogant and influential of them - Georgie will finally have everything she wanted within her grasp. Well, if Thorne hadn't intervened once more with his ridiculous talk of wagers. Suddenly, Georgie's in a game she can't afford to lose. But, what if she wins? ...Until everything comes crashing down... By season's end, the masquerade ball reveals more than their masked faces. It's a blazing unveiling that trumps even Beau Brummel's exile. The question remains. Will it lead to their ultimate ruination? Or might it just be their salvation? *** UPDATES: Irregular, but I'm going to try for every Friday! HIGHEST RANKING: #2 on 3/6/2017 Book 2 in the Spirited Brides series. **CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE** *** Beautiful cover and Graphic by @angelanguyenn!

In Magician's Embrace [BOOK 1 of Price Family Saga] by Sylvia-Norcroft

Eliza Price, daughter of the Duke of Hertfordshire, finds herself entangled in a web of suitors, rejecting one potential partner after another. A marriage with the esteemed Duke of Kent appears to be her path forward, until an enigmatic figure, Mr. Magician, captivates her heart. Not only does he possess an irresistible charm, but he stands as the sole gentleman in all of London who dares to resist her allure. Meanwhile, the Marquess St. Arcey, perceiving Eliza as the embodiment of a femme fatale, cannot bear the thought of her belonging to another. His ardent pursuit of her heart and hand further complicates matters. To exacerbate the predicament, the fate of Eliza's family fortune hangs precariously in the balance. The crucial documents that substantiate their ancestral estates and noble title are hidden within a chest, found by the royal historian. Tragically, the historian meets an untimely demise, and the chest mysteriously vanishes, leaving all clueless about its whereabouts. The historian's demise summons the long-standing rivals of the Price family - the Grays - who descend upon London with their agenda. Amongst them is the haughty Lord Daniel Gray, driven by a deep-seated desire for retribution stemming from an ancient transgression that saw his family's property pass into the hands of the Prices. His presence in Eliza's life becomes an omen of unfortunate events, marked by searing insults unleashed each time their paths cross. Will Eliza navigate this maelstrom of emotions and choices to find her ultimate happiness? And who shall claim the chest concealing the Price family's fortunes? The answers lie within the endless dance of fate, as Eliza's journey unfolds against the backdrop of Georgian society, where love, rivalry, and the pursuit of ancestral legacies intertwine in unexpected ways. TRIGGER WARNING: MATURE CONTENT! Awards: AMBYS 2023 WINNER | Romance Reads 2024 Honorable Mention

Bewitching The Recluse [BOOK 2 of Price Family Saga] by Sylvia-Norcroft

[THIS IS THE SECOND BOOK IN THE SERIES. I DO RECOMMEND TO READ THE BOOK 1 BEFORE YOU EMBARK ON THIS JOURNEY DUE TO THE HEAVY SPOILERS IN THIS STORY.] In the glittering ballrooms of her debutante season, Isabella Price experiences a love so profound and fervent that it forever marks her soul. Yet, this affection shatters when she discovers the object of her desires is entangled with another woman of his choosing. Desperate to reach his heart, undeterred Isabella pens heartfelt letters, seeking to rekindle a spark that was never meant to be, her endeavours only to be met with silence. At last, even as she bares her emotions once and for all, her love remains unrequited, and a final rejection forces her to relinquish her dreams as the two are not meant to cross their paths again. Years pass, and Isabella's path once more intertwines with the man who once held her heart captive. Driven by a plea from him and her sheer determination, Bella confronts her past, aching with the memory of her unfulfilled desires. Will she safeguard her heart from the precipice of love, or perhaps the dashing Captain Hayes will prove to be her undoing? In the midst of secrets, second chances, and unspoken desires, Isabella must navigate a world of societal expectations and personal yearnings. But what if the very man who shattered her heart holds the key to unlocking a future beyond her wildest dreams? And what is the price to be claimed by the beast behind his eyes? Amidst the whispers of an era, this tale of longing, redemption, and the enduring power of love will sweep you into a realm where heartache and hope converge into a lasting happy ending. WARNING: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES! #romance #historicalromance #historicalfiction

I Will Rise by BustedMinds66

You play games. She plays tricks. In the realm of games, where trickery abounds, a tale arises of a gifted assassin. Cassandra Roman Elizabeth Viper, blessed with a birthright from the divine, knew one truth above all else: "Don't trust the thirteen." With her family's legacy and newfound obligations weighing upon her, Cassandra's thirst for vengeance knows no bounds. Will she attain the retribution she seeks, or will she fall to the very forces she battles? Behold, "I Will Rise," the inaugural tome of D.A. Willows' "Gods Be Damned" series. In this modern retelling of the fabled Greek myth of Cassandra of Troy, action and romance entwine in a dark, fast-paced epic. As you delve into this tome, the edge of your seat will beckon, and the yearning for more will ignite. But do not despair, for a little edging never hurt anyone. Please note, dear seeker of knowledge, that this is a modern dark romance tale with a mafia twist, a reimagining of Cassandra of Troy. While the narrative may diverge from the original myth, it is fortified with unique elements and characters that will captivate your imagination. Yet, some mysteries may remain unsolved until the second book's release, and though they do not diminish the greatness of this tome, they will leave you yearning for more. And a word of caution, the moody and vexing men within these pages may steal your heart. This story is intended for mature audiences, and please read the trigger warnings before indulging.

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Red

❛Some women fear the fire and some simply become it...❜ A 17 year old girl, who also happens to be an infamous assassin, named Red ends up in the Royal castle to grasp the chance to compete in fearsome challenges in order to become the King's 'Champion'. What would her reaction be on her being the only female contestant? What will happen when she meets the Princes? Will sparks fly or tears of loss will be shed? What will happen when power, revenge and love unite leaving Red in turmoil? Will she bend to someone else's will and become a puppet or will she fight fiercely, cutting all that come in her path? * For the last 3 years Ray (Azrael) has been training to be an assassin. No one knows her identity, except the man who took her in when she was eight, and the highest ranking members of the gang known as the 'Cards'. Everyone else thinks that Red is a man who was trained since birth to kill and kill. Ending up at the Royal Castle she plays the role of Lei Maggisbury, the rebelling daughter of Lord Maggisbury. Because of a simple dare, Red's life may change for the better or worse... Read to find out! ************ The Heirs Prequel Around 40K words Awards ---- 1st place in the Carousel Mini Awards - Best Blurb 1st place in the Carousel Mini Awards - Best Protagonist Name 1st place in the Auctor Awards - Best Prologue 2nd place in the Carnival Mini Awards - Best Blurb 2nd place in the Auctor awards - Best Blurb 3rd place in the Sunset Mini Awards - Fantasy