The Duke's Prize
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[IMPORTANT: This is a closed-door romance story that caters to readers who are uncomfortable reading heavy erotica and adult scenes.] Miss Mina Haswell has always been a firm believer in matters of the heart, holding steadfast to the notion of love, especially when it came to her betrothed, a dear childhood friend. However, fate took a cruel turn, as she found herself draped in mourning attire, her heart shrouded in grief, unable to fathom the prospect of love ever gracing her life again. Following her father's untimely demise, the esteemed title of Viscount Sinclair, which he had borne with distinction, is unexpectedly passed on to a distant kinsman, the somewhat reclusive Mr. Royston Langdon. As their paths converge, Mina and Royston embark upon an unconventional journey, filled with twists of fate and unforeseen challenges. Intrigued by the enigmatic Miss Haswell, Mr. Langdon proposes an audacious wager - a game of hearts. If Mina succeeds in aiding Royston in winning the affections of his potential bride, he pledges to magnify her inheritance settlement threefold. In return, should Royston assist Mina in capturing the heart of her desired suitor, she would be compelled to relinquish her beloved summer residence, a sanctuary where her fondest memories were woven, amounting to a significant portion of her settlement. Their stakes are equal, for Mina had lived far from the scrutinizing gaze of the ton, while Royston remains a newcomer to its glittering, complex world. Yet patience is not a virtue Miss Haswell is known for, and Mr. Langdon seems to derive a peculiar pleasure from vexing her at every turn. Amidst the whirlwind of emotions, societal expectations, and their ever-escalating exchanges, a question lingers: Could this daring wager, initiated by the whims of fate, possibly result in a victor, or would the unpredictable game of love rewrite the rules entirely? TW: Contains mature themes! The story is also posted on Inkitt. #historicalromance
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Abigail has always known what it was like to be judged, to be weighed and measured. And when tragedy forces her into a new town and a new school, she finds herself, once again, being labeled the new girl. But when she arrives, she learns of an ancient battle between good and evil, one that the locals still believe is brewing in the darkness. After a chance happening sends Abigail back in time, she is thrust into the middle of that war and comes face to face with all the wicked things lurking in the forests. But are they as dangerous as they seem, or have they, too, been misjudged? As she desperately seeks a way to return to the present, she must choose between opposing truths to find out what is good and what is evil. Her life and that of her family depends on it.