She was a noble woman, grown up with all the luxuries that many had only dreamed of having. But this life wasn't as it seemed to others. Melani craved to have a knight rescue her, just like in the books. However, life just wasn't that romantic, especially when she was betrothed to Prince William himself. What happens when on their wedding night, they discover something that has them shrouded in secrecy for the rest of their marriage? Will King Henry find out? Because if he does, Melani and her family will be killed.

In the shadowy depths of a kingdom riddled with deception and rebellion, a young commoner named Isabel embarks on a treacherous journey. Her mission: to infiltrate the heart of the royal castle. Yet, as secrets unravel and loyalties shift, Isabel finds herself ensnared in a web of intrigue, torn between duty and the unexpected stirrings of her heart. Inside the opulent castle, a deceitful king forces her into a charade she never anticipated, thrusting her into the role of a lifetime. Among the royals, she must navigate a treacherous path where every step could be her last. But when a neighboring prince, Casimir, extends a hand of alliance and love, Isabel is swept into a world of romance and grandeur, where the line between right and wrong blurs. As her heart wavers between loyalty and love, the kingdom stands on the brink of turmoil. A tale of deception and redemption, of courage and love, "A Crown of Shadows" weaves a riveting narrative of a commoner's journey from the shadows to the heart of a kingdom, where secrets lie in wait, and where the future of an entire realm hinges on one young woman's choices. Can Isabel navigate the treacherous corridors of power, protect her heart from the allure of love, and unveil the truth that could change a kingdom's destiny? In a land where shadows conceal as much as they reveal, the answers may lie where she least expects them.

In order to save, her kingdom she must attend the contest. In order to rule, he must choose a wife. All Ellora wants is to stay home. Be on the Island with her people and live out her life being the daughter of the Chief, but she receives a notice that she cannot refuse. In order to fight for the freedom of the Island, she must face the one who is threatening it. Nicola used to want his tyrannical father's approval. Then, he just wanted his father to get off his back, and now he wants to rule his country the way he desires. However, before he can rule, his father forces him into one last conundrum, a contest for eligible young ladies. Although Nicola sees it as a complete waste of time, he is forced between a rock and a hard place. If that wasn't enough, an old foe wishes to give payback to the kingdom who took everything from them. Love bears all things, but will it bear the weight of these coming trials? *** This story is intended for a new adult audience. It may contain content that is not suitable for all ages.***

She wants out of her marriage, but would she be willing to sell her trigger-happy husband and his sadistic crew out to start a new life?

Cedric grows wildly jealous of the King's new wife... he wants to get rid of her and take her place, but how? When he meets the King's new step-daughter, it all clicks together. Will Sofia help Cedric kill her own mother? Will King Roland fall for Cedric? (A Sofia the First Original Story)

I made a terrible mistake, I let my guard down when I shouldn't have. And that only led me into a trap, his trap. I was a pawn in this wicked game of chess, being used to unite two kingdoms. My life was controlled, confined within the ivory towers, a cruel destiny written before I was born. But I thought I was free at last. "No matter which road you choose, it will always lead you back to me, princess." I was a fool. He was my unwanted shadow, a darkness I couldn't shake off, catching me at every step of the way-leaving no room for escape. Slow burn/enemies to lovers.

At a certain juncture of time in the Middle Ages. A tyrannical king ruled his kingdom with an iron fist. His every whim was law, and his subjects lived in constant fear of his wrath. This is the story of his reign and another two brave souls... A 17-year-old girl finds herself trapped in a cycle of fear and danger. When one fateful day came, a huge army swarmed her hometown only to capture the gorgeous of them all, and that would be the start of her long and everlasting nightmare... On the other hand, one young prince found himself involved in a conspiracy cooked for him. However, he meets an unexpected maid who will save his life but also unknowingly turn his future into a daily bogey of horror and fear. Can the girl attain a sense of peace despite the challenges in the forthcoming sections? Will the conspirators succeed in their sincere desire to eliminate the prince? Above all, what is the correlation that exists between them and the king? ***(No smut included )*** Note: This book is cross-posted (or will be posted) on RoyalRoad.com with the same user name. Here is my profile link: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/600838

Lady Isabella Victoria Parr isn't looking for a husband, but His Majesty is looking for a wife. When news arrives that King Edward's first wife has died her father receives a letter from the palace. Isabella is to go to the palace for the competition. One woman will become the next queen of Asura, and the beloved wife of one of the most powerful men on the continent. But something more sinister is always happening beneath the surface. - Highest Rankings: #1 in historicalfiction #1 in action-romance #1 in kingsandqueens #1 in ladies #1 in kings #1 in queens #1 in monarchy #1 in periodpiece #1 in castle #1 in kingdoms #2 in arrangedmarriage #2 in crown #2 in historicalromance #2 lord #3 in competition #3 in lovestory #3 in royal #3 in royalty #6 in actionromance Spotify Playlist (The link can also be found in the conversations tab on my profile): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7wH7qKhVTJ0LJ7riptHooF?si=2qAuEw1AQUCNruSvinm21w&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 [slowly editing and adding in some things while I work on other projects. There will be a rewrite in the coming years (maybe.)] THIS BOOK HAS ONLY BEEN PUBLISHED ON WATTPAD! IF YOU SEE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE IT IS NOT PUBLISHED BY ME. PLEASE REPORT AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

Jane is only six years when she's sent away from her country to meet the prince she's betrothed to. She never makes it to the castle at the other side and neither does she make it back home. No problem. Because being the heir to the throne both parties are bound to look for her but why is it that even after more than a decade, no word of her comes out? Living at her rivals land as a peasant may not sound as appealing but she chooses it over the choice of going back to the countrymen that betrayed her and a betrothal that might have served as her demise. Will she get the chance to go back to her rightful place? And if so, how much will it cost her to get back all the power that she'd been stripped off of? ©elinehuntsmith 2020

Johanne, a young 25 years old woman, is trying to get away from her marriage to find better. Even thought she's smart and creative, will that be enough to flee the two men who desperatly want her? She hates them both, only having eyes for the one who was there for her when she first got to the new unknown land. ----- William is a charming 29 years old man. Ruler of his land, he easily spots the beautiful young lady when she arrives and wastes no more time to fight for her. In competition with her ex-husband and the boy she first met arriving there, he's ready to do anything to make sure he can have her for himself. (I'm trying my best to publish a new chapter every week.)