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The Crowns Gambit

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Time 4h 45m

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Sequel to: A Crowns Choice
In the heart of a kingdom steeped in tradition and power, Princess Charlotte faces an uncertain future as the Crown's Choice looms closer. With her father's ruthless decree, suitors are thrust into a brutal competition-a series of treacherous trials designed to test their strength, resolve, and loyalty. But as the stakes rise, so do the dangers lurking in the shadows.

When Charlotte is unexpectedly captured by a rebellion seeking to overturn her father's tyrannical rule, she must confront her own feelings for Atlas, a contestant whose charm has begun to unravel her guarded heart. Torn between loyalty to her family and the blossoming love that threatens to defy her destiny, Charlotte grapples with the weight of her choices.

In a world where love can be a weapon and power can corrupt, will Charlotte find the strength to reclaim her voice and fight for the future she desires? Or will she succumb to the pressures of her title, leaving the fate of her heart-and her kingdom-in the hands of others?All Rights Reserved

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The Monarch | ✓ by JessaKaina

Years after the loss of their beloved King and Queen, the regency in Kaurtyn now has five months to prepare for the crowning of their new monarch. Neighbouring kingdoms are planning to strike while the monarchy in Kaurtyn is at its weakest, under the rule of a young queen. Navigating her impending royal duties with her friends at her side, the threat looming over Kaurtyn has Princess Malia wondering who truly has her, and the kingdom's, best interests at heart. Unraveling the secrets of the kingdom means more than discerning ally from foe. Becoming a monarch will have Malia finding the truth about her lineage, the hidden troubles of her kingdom, and the path that follows her heart. Can Malia be the monarch her kingdom deserves, or will another ruler seize her crown and end her parent's legacy? Great if you love: medieval fantasy, YA fiction, queens, first loves, and friendship. [Cover Photo Credit]: Bestbe Models, Pexels

Soulbound: Embers of Defiance by vanillefisch

Kira, a timid bookstore owner's daughter, has always craved adventure. But she gets more than she bargains for when she discovers the king's dark secret: he steals life through a forbidden magic. Thrust into a rebellion unlike any other, Kira joins a ragtag group of vengeance-fueled rebels led by the enigmatic Caleb. Whispers follow him - a savior, a monster? He holds the key to unlocking soul bonding, a power as beautiful as it is devastating. Can Kira trust him to wield this forbidden magic for good, or will he succumb to its corrupting influence? Time is running out. Every day, young men vanish, sacrificed to fuel the king's twisted immortality. Can Kira master this forbidden magic before the next tribute claims her loved ones?

Tale of the Princess by ScribbleYourThoughts

Princess Shyra's life has only extended till planet Ziya and she doesn't know how to look beyond helping her people. As far as she's concerned, she's being trained to rule her entire life, and it's the only goal she's ever known. Cue the handsome prince sweeping her off her feet and showing her new dimensions of herself. Cue the dilemma as she is pulled apart by the choice between duty and love, honor and heart. Charming princes make for great husbands, after all. But fate has even darker things in store for her. Shyra finds her life upturned and her moralities questioned as her husband is stolen and she has to make the toughest choices of her life. Does she go after her beloved husband, or stay back and deal with the political turmoil going through her kingdom. And even if she chases him, who would come to the aid of a woman who's looking for her husband all alone? Cover made by @Farleykins

Hunted Queen by WhiteGoldFangs

| 18+| Sequel to 'The Prince's Choice'| Newly crowned king and queen, William and Jade stand at the brink of war. Their union has enraged William's mother into not just leaving King Uldard but also joining her brother; king Rowan. William's uncle sees this as an opportunity to break an alliance between the two realms with the goal to take the throne from his nephew. A once peaceful union between two kingdoms, has been broken. King Rowan is out to claim the kingdom he thinks should have befallen him after his father died, soon after his sister's hand was given to King Uldard many years ago. However, after hearing about his nephew's choice in bride, and seen with his own eyes how the girl had won not just the whelp's heart, but also the people's, Rowan fears that this queen will ruin his plans on merging the kingdoms. After hearing of a secret Jade is carrying, and that she is the only thing keeping William grounded and not his old hotheaded self, Rowan knows that the only way to overthrow the young king is to rob him of the only thing that brings him joy; his queen. And in doing so, he hopes that his nephew will become unfit to rule and lose the support of the people. To succeed, Rowan must find a way to separate Jade from William before the usurper ruins his plan on uniting his own kingdom with his sister's. He just needs to find a way to do it without provoking the cold and ruthless part of William. Start: June 2020

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[COMPLETED] She can save them all. Her people. Her kingdom. Her family. But only if she marries the king of the enemy. Hell breaks loose when 𝐈𝐌𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔, princess and heir to the throne, is forced to marry the king of her enemies--a man she despises with her heart and soul. When her protests to the betrothal are rejected by her father, Imogen searches for other ways to cope with her newfound fate. Naive and a little reckless, she finds herself escaping the castle grounds to forget that her life has been signed away. Little does she know, she never has to leave the grounds to find the remedy she longs for. He's everything that a princess should avoid--a mischievous, dangerous thief with a sword. 𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐒 runs from a life he once had. When his past catches up with him, he's offered a way to get back what he lost: sneak inside the castle. With the legend of his thieving reputation crossing the lands, he knows nobody will be able to catch him. No one but a sneaky princess equipped with a bow and arrow. Only in the night do the two come to life. Hearts yearn and emotions run wild, but can their love survive the turbulance of the kingdom's war and her unwanted betrothal?

The Lost Selection by nina4401

The Last Great Illéan Dynasty. 100 years after Queen Eadlyn's happily ever after, her eldest daughter, Kerttu, came to the throne and found love without the need of a Selection. With the tradition by now long forgotten by a generation, Queen Kerttu and her husband died tragically in an attack during a visit to the province of Sumner, leaving their one and only daughter and heir as Queen at the tender age of ten. Queen Corlina had a shielded life after the passing of her parents, with her Prime Minister assuming the powers of regent and reinstating many old laws, such as the caste system and the mandatory draft. As she comes of age, Corlina finds herself without allies, with fragile alliances with the other kingdoms and is pressured into marriage by more than one member of her Court. ____ 22 years after Queen Corlina came to the throne her son and heir, Prince Sean, is now having a chance to find true love, something Corlina never had. Corlina was adamant that the future King should be entitled to, even through the not so ethical ways of a Selection, finding his one true love to reign by his side and be Illéa's long awaited Princess. ____ Started: July 2024 Finished: TBD

Loyalties Lie by DragonRose25

Trust is gained, loyalty is returned. Mina's life has never been easy. Growing up dirt poor, she knows nothing of safety and luxury. After a tragic incident turns her world upside down, she aligns herself with the growing rebellion, hell bent on exacting revenge. Magnus lives a comfortable life as a prince in a beautiful palace. While his father runs the kingdom, he is free to do whatever he likes...as long as he remains within the castle walls. Constantly dodging attempts on his life, he struggles to know who to trust as he tries to find the love he so dearly desires. As their two worlds collide, Mina and Magnus must navigate a twisted and dangerous game as they battle their own personal demons, learning that things are not always how they appear. Marked as mature for suggestive themes/topics, violence, mentions of su/c/de ♡♡♡ Artistic Expression Awards (2024): 3rd place for Best Male Character

A Wicked Game [The Crown Saga II] (Under Editing) by ToriRHayes

The pursuit for the Golden Crown continues but being the strongest academy representative is no longer enough. The victorious suitor must also convince the Golden Heir that they are everything the royals could desire in a bride before she can claim the title of Heliac's queen and guardian. Yet, Willow's purpose remains indifferent. But trying to balance life as a masked suitor while striving to achieve complete control of her powers is a lot more complicated than she anticipated. The more control she gains over her powers, the more control she loses of her emotions, and her feelings for Caiden are becoming harder to deny with each day she remains part of the competition. New secrets emerge, forcing Willow to choose between her heart and her goal if she wants to survive what destiny has in store for her. But completing what she set out to do is challenging when a mind corrupted by wicked thoughts is doing everything they can to prevent Willow from seeing the Crown Trials through. Copyright © 2021 Tori R Hayes All Rights Reserved

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The Monarch | ✓

Years after the loss of their beloved King and Queen, the regency in Kaurtyn now has five months to prepare for the crowning of their new monarch. Neighbouring kingdoms are planning to strike while the monarchy in Kaurtyn is at its weakest, under the rule of a young queen. Navigating her impending royal duties with her friends at her side, the threat looming over Kaurtyn has Princess Malia wondering who truly has her, and the kingdom's, best interests at heart. Unraveling the secrets of the kingdom means more than discerning ally from foe. Becoming a monarch will have Malia finding the truth about her lineage, the hidden troubles of her kingdom, and the path that follows her heart. Can Malia be the monarch her kingdom deserves, or will another ruler seize her crown and end her parent's legacy? Great if you love: medieval fantasy, YA fiction, queens, first loves, and friendship. [Cover Photo Credit]: Bestbe Models, Pexels