The Rake
baleighwhitworth
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  • Reads 179
  • Votes 6
  • Parts 7
  • Time 47m
baleighwhitworth
Ongoing, First published Dec 29, 2024
Mature
3 new parts
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Book VI in the Lockwood series 

Tilley Meyers, the sweet girl whom blossomed into a sweet lady with all eyes on her when she is the first lady to attend an all gentleman's school. Her life seems to be falling into place, but there is one person stopping her from achieving happiness. 

Graham Velmont, the Rake of Lockwood with snake eyes that could kill. The King of Velmont school of Arts with all eyes on him until someone with blonde hair and blue eyes comes into the picture. 

They have hated each other since grade school, but when Tilley is placed as a Debutante this season and with a crush like hers, she is surely getting married this season. Right? Secrets are revealed, hearts are broken and placed back together again, and Lockwood's very own Rake finds himself struck on sweet Tilley. Could this be an enemies to lovers tail? No, that would be scandalous.
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The Black Swan and the Officer

57 parts Complete Mature

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