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In the treacherous court of King Louis VIII, love is a luxury few can afford, especially for Marguerite de Brissac. Bound by duty and the weight of noble expectation, she is expected to marry for power, not passion. But when Gabriel d'Anjou, the King's illegitimate son and a man scorned by the nobility claims her heart, Marguerite dares to defy them all.

Their love is a dangerous game. Gabriel is a bastard with no true place at court, a threat to those who would see him fall. Marguerite, a pawn in a world ruled by alliances, faces relentless pressure to abandon him for a more advantageous match. As whispers of betrayal grow louder and old enemies conspire to keep them apart, they must navigate a court steeped in ambition, deception, and deadly secrets.

With kingdoms at stake and honour on the line, Marguerite and Gabriel refuse to bow. But in a world where power trumps love, can their vows withstand the storm-or will they be forced to sacrifice everything to stay together?
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Irresistible Sin...

18 parts Complete Mature

Eva never thought her father's decision to send her to live with her uncle Damien for college would turn her world upside down. The distance from home seemed ideal at first-until she stepped into Damien's house and realized how dangerously close she would be to the one man who had always been a constant in her life. Damien, a successful and charismatic businessman, has always seen Eva as family-but that was before she grew into a stunning, independent woman. Now, every glance, every touch between them feels charged with an electric tension neither can deny. Forbidden desire simmers beneath the surface, threatening to consume them both. As the days pass, their attraction intensifies in ways that neither can control. What starts with heated glances and lingering moments quickly escalates into something far more dangerous. Torn between guilt and longing, they find themselves unable to resist the burning desire pulling them closer. Each stolen moment feels like a sin, but it's one they can't walk away from. Caught in a web of passion, secrecy, and a love that defies everything they've ever known, Eva and Damien must face the inevitable question: Can they fight the pull of their irresistible desire, or will they surrender to it, no matter the cost?

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