716 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • A Dangerous Game: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou follows Reid and Célie through a crowd, observing their intimate interaction with growing irritation. When she attempts to trail them through a hidden door, the Archbishop intercepts her, warning against envy and blaming her for Reid’s unhappiness. He accuses Lou of corruption, claiming Célie is the ideal woman Reid should have married. Lou defiantly counters his hypocrisy, asserting his own moral failings, before storming off to continue her pursuit. The confrontation reveals the Archbishop’s…
    • A Murder of Crows Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid and his companions, including the unstable Nicholina, traveling along the coast toward a village in search of black pearls. Nicholina becomes fixated on a distant fir tree where a solitary crow perches, muttering ominously. The group discusses the necessity of the pearls as payment to safely approach the dangerous waters of L’Eau Mélancolique, guarded by Le Cœur Brisé. Tensions rise as Beau scoffs at the idea, while Thierry’s silent presence hints at his unresolved trauma…
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      All Seven of Us

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou narrating how their plan unfolded as intended. Reid Diggory and his wife, the heiress of La Dame des Sorcières, are discovered lifeless on the floor by a hook-nosed sailor. Jean Luc, a Chasseur captain, takes credit for capturing them, boasting of his prowess and motivation—hinting at reclaiming something taken from him. Célie Tremblay, daughter of a viscount, is introduced as a vigilante who pursued the couple. Jean Luc manipulates the sailors' perceptions, portraying her as…
    • Chapter III — Frivolous Cupid Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III opens with a sense of confusion surrounding Smugg's unexpected engagement, which seems out of place to his peers, who view him as neither particularly charming nor socially impressive. As the group of friends shares daily life preparing for exams, Smugg becomes the subject of mild curiosity and quiet ridicule. Yet, beneath his seemingly ordinary demeanor, he carries a private routine that breaks the monotony. Mornings that once held sleepy lectures or idle chats now find Smugg missing, which…
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      Scene 4. V.

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      by LovelyMay Scene 4. V. in Cyrano de Bergerac is a powerful and exhilarating moment that brings together the emotions of love, duty, and danger. Roxane’s unexpected arrival at the siege stirs both concern and joy among the soldiers, Cyrano, and Christian. Her declaration of loyalty to "King Love," even in the midst of war, showcases her unshakable resolve and her ability to bring warmth and light to a situation filled with uncertainty. While Cyrano feels both joy and apprehension at seeing her, Christian is torn…
    • Chapter 21: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 21: Bridget SIX WEEKS LATER “His Majesty is ready to see you.” Markus stepped out of my grandfather’s office, his face so pinched he looked like he’d just swallowed a lemon whole. “Thank you, Markus.” I smiled. He didn’t smile back. He merely gave a quick nod of courtesy before he spun on his heels and marched down the hall. I sighed. If I thought my becoming crown princess would improve my relationship with Edvard’s closest advisor, I was sadly mistaken. Markus seemed more…
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      Acknowledgments

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Acknowledgments are a crucial part of any creative project, and I am deeply grateful for the support and contributions that have made this book possible. First and foremost, I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to read Bridget and Rhys's story. These characters have been a significant part of my life for months, and now that their journey is shared with the world, I truly hope they resonate with you in the same way they have with me. Their development and the evolution of their relationship have…
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      Chapter 30

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 30 “You and Celia didn't have any contact at all?” I ask. Evelyn shakes her head. She stands up and walks over to the window and opens it a crack. The breeze that streams in is welcome. When she sits back down, she looks at me, ready to move on to something else. But I’m too baffled. “How long were the two of you together by that point?” “Three years?” Evelyn says. “Just about.” “And she just left? Without another word?” Evelyn nods. “Did you try to call her?” She…
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      Chapter 65

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 65 takes the protagonist on a turbulent emotional journey, from fury to self-realization, as the truth about her father’s death is slowly revealed. The anger that begins to well up inside her starts as fear, a deep, instinctive dread that quickly transitions into disbelief. The sense of disbelief evolves into denial, as she struggles to accept the reality of the situation—“No, this can’t be true. It’s a mistake, surely.” But when the truth finally hits her, it’s impossible to ignore.…
    • Chapter 9: Vianne and Resistance Cover
      by Denzelle Vianne Rocher finds herself struggling under the weight of both her past and present, her life overshadowed by the suffocating presence of German occupation. Memories of her mother’s untimely death, her father’s cold indifference, and the lonely childhood she endured with her sister Isabelle resurface, deepening her sense of helplessness. With Captain Beck now stationed in her home, the challenge of keeping her daughter, Sophie, safe while maintaining a sense of normalcy becomes increasingly difficult,…
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