The Bitter Taste
IceWinterSnow16
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  • Reads 4,605
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  • Parts 53
  • Time 7h 47m
IceWinterSnow16
Complete, First published Dec 21, 2015
fictionhistoricaljealousylovenobilityromancestatusvictorianera
• #7 in HISTORICAL FICTION {01. 15. 17} • 

Jane Hackett lost her mother from an incurable sickness years ago, together with a true heart felt emotion of happiness. She travels to London with an intent of finding that lost piece through getting into a good university. However, things don't always go as planned as she finds herself acquainted with the notorious, selfish and arrogant Earl, together with his best friend, the kind, loving and admirable Viscount. And sometimes, when life gives you lemons, you won't always know how to make tea out of it, otherwise it would turn far more bitter than you can ever imagine.
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