716 Results with the "Romance Novel" genre


    • Two Named Wrath and Envy: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid, a Chasseur captain, training rigorously in the yard, his frustration evident as he reflects on his recent failure to capture a witch. His shirt remains on, a self-imposed punishment, while his comrades train shirtless. The memory of Célie’s disappointment and the escaped witch weighs heavily on him, fueling his anger. His longtime friend and fellow Chasseur, Jean Luc, provokes him with taunts about the incident and Reid’s interactions with a thief, testing Reid’s…
    • The Pattern: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid in a state of anguish as he witnesses the fatal wounding of a woman he deeply cares for, likely Lou. Despite his desperate attempts to save her, her life slips away, leaving him devastated. Their shared gaze in her final moments hints at unfulfilled possibilities and a profound connection. The tension escalates when Morgane, a powerful witch, threatens Reid with a blade, leading to a violent confrontation where he retaliates with brutal force, only to be subdued by her magic.…
    • The Green Ribbon Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Coco enter a curtained room in Le Présage, where a golden tub filled with steaming water awaits. Coco undresses casually, unconcerned about Reid, who remains unconscious. Lou, though worried, tries to downplay her anxiety, using humor to mask her fear. She attempts to wake Reid by submerging his hand in a bowl of water, despite Coco’s skepticism about the method. The tension between Lou’s determination and Coco’s doubt highlights their dynamic as they navigate the uncertainty of Reid’s…
    • Chapter VIII ‑Frivolous Cupid Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII opens with Ashimullah once again caught in the tightening grip of court expectations, his personal beliefs increasingly at odds with the roles imposed on him by his royal duties. Although once a Christian, his conversion to Islam was more a matter of necessity than conviction, and the Sultan’s recent insistence on his maintaining a traditional Muslim household—with multiple wives—tests his integrity. Ashimullah has no desire to take more wives, not from fear or disdain, but out of deep…
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      by LovelyMay Scene 4. X. captures a deeply emotional and tense moment, where Christian urges Cyrano to allow Roxane to choose between them, desiring her love to be directed solely towards his true self rather than the poetic soul of Cyrano. This request leads to a poignant exchange between Cyrano and Roxane, where she declares that her love for Christian would remain unwavering, regardless of his outward appearance. Cyrano, moved by her words, briefly entertains the hope that perhaps she could love him as well, but…
    • Chapter 26: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 26: Bridget MY GRANDFATHER WANTED TO KNOW HOW MY DATE WITH STEFFAN went. That was right. The reason the king summoned me to his office immediately after I returned to the palace was so I could give him a detailed breakdown of my first date with the future Duke of Holstein—and potential future Prince Consort. He did also apologize for not including me in the “emergency” tax reform meeting, which Erhall called at the last minute. I was convinced Erhall did so knowing I wouldn’t be able to…
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      Chapter 3

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3 begins with Monique waking up ahead of her alarm, the quiet stillness of the early morning providing a brief moment of solitude before the rush of the day begins. She checks her emails, quickly scanning through messages until one from her boss, Frankie, demands her attention. The subject line, “KEEP ME UPDATED,” in bold caps, feels like a command, reminding Monique of the pressure she’s under. As she prepares for the day ahead, Monique finds herself balancing a mix of emotions—confidence,…
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      Chapter 35

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 35 stretched on into the early hours, and I could hardly break free from the captivating grip of Evelyn's story. As I listened to her talk—her voice weaving through moments of triumph, regret, and raw honesty—I found myself less concerned about my own life. In fact, I relished the distraction; being wrapped up in the intensity of her past and the complications she carried meant that I didn't have to confront the dull reality of my own. Her words became a temporary refuge, a safe place from the…
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      Evelyn and Me

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Evelyn and Me marks the culmination of a journey I never expected to take. When I first agreed to help the legendary Evelyn Hugo with her memoirs, I couldn’t have known how deeply it would affect me. Her death earlier this year, while we were still in the middle of compiling her life’s story, left me with a sense of unfinished business but also a profound realization. Reflecting on the time I spent with her, I can see that it was filled with moments that were as complex and multifaceted as Evelyn…
    • Chapter 14: The Protagonist’s Journey and Reflection on Aging Cover
      by Denzelle On April 27, 1995, the protagonist confronts a profound and transformative moment as they make the emotional and physical shift to the Ocean Crest Retirement Community located along the serene Oregon Coast. The transition, marked by a mix of nostalgia, reluctant acceptance, and the undeniable reality of aging, encapsulates the complex emotions of facing the inevitable changes that time brings. This chapter paints a deeply introspective portrait of a life in transition, as the protagonist grapples with the…
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