716 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


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      Our Story

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou awakening in a disoriented state, feeling the lingering effects of poison and the cold hardness of stone beneath her. She gradually realizes that Jean Luc has betrayed them, leading to their imprisonment with the looming threat of execution at sunset. Panic sets in as she searches for Reid and Beau, discovering Reid unconscious beside her in a wooden-barred cage. The setting is not a dungeon but the council room of Chasseur Tower, now adorned with their portraits, adding to the…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter IV shifts the focus toward Poltons’ vibrant gathering, where wit, charm, and subtle rivalry shape the interactions among its guests. At the heart of this social setting is Miss Audrey Liston, a novelist whose keen observation turns every moment into potential material. With her sharp eye for detail, she notices emotional currents others overlook, especially the gentle pull forming between Sir Gilbert Chillington and Miss Pamela Myles. As a writer deeply invested in realism, Miss Liston draws from…
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      Scene 4. VI.

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      by LovelyMay Scene 4. VI. in Cyrano de Bergerac is filled with an intricate mix of tension, drama, and moments of levity, all set against the backdrop of an impending battle. Roxane, showing unwavering courage, boldly asserts that she will not leave the battlefield, vowing to remain beside her beloved Christian, despite the grave danger. Her fearless determination inspires the soldiers around her, drawing admiration and admiration from Cyrano, who remarks on her heroism. The sight of her unshaken resolve strengthens…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22: Rhys “THAT MAKES US EVEN.” I stuck my phone between my ear and shoulder so I could grab my suitcase out of the overhead bin. “I told you already that it does.” “I want to make sure it sinks in.” Christian’s drawl seeped over the line, its smooth, lazy veneer hiding the razor blades beneath the surface. It reflected the man behind the voice, a debonair charmer who could kill you with one hand and a smile on his face. Many a person had failed to look beyond the smile until it was…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Evelyn Hugo to Auction Off Gowns: Film legend and iconic 1960s fashionista, Evelyn Hugo, is preparing to auction twelve of her most celebrated gowns through Christie’s, with the proceeds directed toward breast cancer research. At the age of 79, Hugo’s lasting impact on Hollywood and the fashion world remains undeniable, having captivated audiences with both her magnetic performances and her sophisticated, sensual style. Over the years, her wardrobe has become synonymous with timeless elegance, and…
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      Chapter 31

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 31 There is a certain freedom in marrying a man when you aren’t hiding anything. Celia was gone. I wasn’t really at a place in my life where I could fall in love with anyone, and Rex wasn’t the type of man who seemed capable of falling in love at all. Maybe, if we’d met at different times in our lives, we might have hit it off. But with things as they were, Rex and I had a relationship built entirely on box office.It was tacky and fake and manipulative.But it was the beginning of my…
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      Chapter 66

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 66 begins with the protagonist sitting on the couch, her mind overwhelmed with the memories of her father. The images of him lifting her in the air in the backyard or sharing banana splits for breakfast are tinged with a bittersweet sorrow, as she has always associated them with the way he died—believing that his mistakes led to his untimely passing. Now, as she reflects on his life, she struggles with how to view him. A defining trait that once anchored her perception of him is gone, replaced by…
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      by Denzelle Vianne Rocher finds herself increasingly burdened by the weight of Nazi occupation, her husband Antoine's absence leaving her to shoulder responsibilities she never anticipated. As winter approaches, she must take on tasks that once fell to him, such as chopping firewood and ensuring their home remains warm, all while shielding her daughter, Sophie, from the brutal reality of their occupied town. The presence of Captain Beck, the German officer billeted in her home, adds another layer of tension, his…
    • Chapter 1: The Power of Friendship in Mattingly Cover
      by Denzelle In Chapter 1, titled "Happy Place," the narrative takes readers on an immersive journey to Knott’s Harbor, Maine, where the protagonist and her friends experience a peaceful and transformative getaway. The picturesque cottage, nestled along the rugged Maine coastline, provides a stunning and tranquil setting that perfectly complements the themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the complexities of growing up. The descriptive imagery in this chapter—sights, sounds, and smells—draws readers into this…
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      by Denzelle Friendships play a central role in this chapter as the protagonist wakes to the emotional residue of a powerful night with Wyn, carrying a mix of physical exhaustion and newfound emotional clarity. The cold brightness of the morning, with the open drapes and windows inviting the outside world in, symbolizes the inevitability of change, subtly intruding on the intimate bubble they’ve shared. Quietly leaving Wyn to rest, the protagonist grapples with the tension of their final day on the trip, feeling the…
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