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The Duke's Masked Wife
by Violet_167
The baron’s daughter, Alessandra Barrett, has worn a mask from a young age due to an injury. Many say if you were to see the face behind the mask, you would be cursed and die soon afterward. She is seen as a ghost, avoided by all who visit the baron's home until she becomes the duke’s wife.No one could understand why the duke would pick such a wife. Did he wish to die? What would become of the girl who once hid in the shadows but now had the spotlight on her as the duke’s masked wife? What would…
Bambi and the Duke
by ash_knight17
Disowned for being a human, Vivian was taken in as a maid at the age of seven by the Carmichael household. Serving one of the most respected and elite pureblood families in Bonelake, there were rules. Rules that must be followed by all servants and maids.Like everyone else, Vivian was repeatedly reminded not to disobey the rules. But before she could learn to blend into the background like the other servants, the Duke's young son calls to her, “Bambi.” And all hell breaks loose.-----"What? Never…
The Peerless Emperor
by Dusk in a Midsummer’s Day
Among the professional strategy warfare gamers on earth, Lin Qian easily emerged as the strongest within the industry. After all, there weren’t many who could defeat a perfect example of a hardcore casher!With a twist of fate, the extravagant gamer left the world in an unfortunate accident. Leaving behind his wealth, he was transmigrated.In this new world, Lin Qian had absolutely nothing he could be proud of. As an alchemist, his brewing pot exploded. As an iron welder, cast-iron turned scrap me…
The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor
by Old Ghost
At the age of eleven, the youth Ye Xuan's soul traveled through time to the distant Mythical Era, becoming an Undying monster emerging from the Emperor's Burial Ground, influencing one era after another. Yet behind Ye Xuan, an invisible force manipulated everything. Struggling to take control of his fate, Ye Xuan exhausted all means, but just as he was on the brink of success, he was betrayed by his disciple and wife, causing his soul to slumber for ninety thousand years.When Ye Xuan awoke, he f…
Saved By The Mad Duke
by yoojee
[COMPLETED]Aideen Ruan, though a royal princess, was always unwanted due to the circumstances of her birth. Born blind to a hostage concubine, she possessed an intriguing beauty; however, her disability rendered her utterly useless to the royal family.Even when the struggling Count Crueder reluctantly agreed to take Aideen as his wife to secure the royal dowry, her life failed to improve. A year into their marriage, Aideen's inability to produce an heir sealed her fate. The princess was destined…
Why did the Emperor chose the Empress [BL]
by Holy_mackrel
(Very mature content upcoming.)Merai's misfortune began when his childhood friend and the current emperor died without marrying, leaving his 12-year-old younger sick brother as the next emperor.When Merai's line to the royal court was cut off, the people around him changed. A conspiracy was enacted against him to frame him for a crime he did not commit. And the charge was being led by his ex-fiancé and his step-sister.Once a respected general and the only beta commander of the royal army, he was…
My Dear Duke(BL)
by Sweet_Vanilla553
On his 20th birthday, Asher's mother confessed something he never expected. After the truth was revealed, she died giving her last blessing to him. That's when Asher found himself all alone, confused about his own identity and worrying about his future.What did she say?-He was someone special?-Someone people would come after?She said he was coming from a very rare but also a very special race called omega where men could get pregnant. Was it real? At first, Asher strictly refused to accept his m…
Betrayed Spotlight
by Erika002
"Sarah, I promise to help you rise again, to bring back the light to your career and take down whoever shall stand in your way, but in exchange, be my wife" Mason whispered. "I... I appreciate your offer, Mason, but a contract marriage? Can we really keep it a secret?" Sarah returned reluctantly.In the aftermath of a heart-wrenching betrayal, Sarah Chen, the esteemed songstress of Wuhan, crosses paths with the Mason Liu. Heir to Asia's most influential dynasty, Mason, with promises of restoratio…
The Demonic Immortal Emperor in the City
by Arrogant Talent
Xiao Chen, the only Immortal Emperor standing at the pinnacle of the Immortal Path in the Ziwei Immortal Domain, made his way back to the city and encountered many interesting things.The Cultivation Techniques he had once discarded as trash were now revered as sacred texts of martial arts. Those who once wept and begged to call him Master had become God Realm experts whom everyone looked up to.Xiao Chen: "Is there anyone slightly stronger to be my opponent?"
Why Did You Summon Me？
by Sixteenth Basket of Mantaos
Imagine being forced to live, after death, as incorporeal bodies trapped in a vast space of nothingness for thousands of years, with nothing to do but exchanging past memories with other cohabitants (read: weirdos). Everybody wanted out, but there was no way to leave the Void... Until one day, a young man was finally summoned, as a powerful but reluctant mentor, by a bubbly and motivated but completely naive young girl. Baiyi, finally out of the Void, was the only one who could save all of the …
Conquering the Emperor
by Realfantasies
[MATURE CONTENT - Sexual scenes] First met by fate. Separated by duty. Reunited in war. A love that started with betrayal. "The woman who manages to become pregnant with the Crown Prince’s child will be immediately promoted to the Empress" … and the only one that he wants is me...Note: I own commercial rights of the book cover as commissioned from the artist. While you support my work, I also support the work of artists. Thank you very much! My other works: Lust Contracts; Forbidden Heat R18 ; L…
Duke, it hurts...
by PRINCE_0F_DARKNESS
[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK]Welcome to the fancy world of the elite, where Seraphina Alaric, a delicate and fragile girl always relying on medicine to get better, is just trying to catch a break before her life gets turned upside down by an arranged marriage...Seriously, who wants to be tied down when you’re still figuring out what you want in life?During a swanky banquet, she bumps into the enigmatic Duke of Everwyn.And the craziest part? She has no clue who this guy is—just …
LOVING HER DUKE
by Tiny_Psalm
"I will not be your mistress." She spoke, whispering, with her mouth a sigh away from his.He swallowed hard and nodded, agreeing with her even as he closed the distance between them, kissing her to madness, leaving nothing to sanity.Bethany Fitzgerald hated the very idea of marriage and stood against it with everything she was.Charles de Norcrosse had to marry the insufferable Lady Cossington, for it was the will of his late father and he must abide by it.But when fate moved in favour of the Duk…
The Duke's Passion
by alienfrommars
[ MAIN STORY COMPLETED ]In the Heart’s Kingdom, a kingdom where vampires reign and humans were nothing but livestock, Lilou, a peasant, found herself being preyed upon by the worst maniacal vampire of his kind. However, as terrifying as what he addressed her as his ‘reserved meal’, this vampire also called her his bride! Except: My eyes brood with fear, gazing at the still-beating heart in his hand. “My Lord, pardon me but… is this the bloody proof you promised to show me?” I asked, my voice s…
Fake Lover Of The Grand Duke
by Ada_5253
"She was there to rob his money, but lost her heart instead."The last thing Sophie wanted after finishing her exams was to transmigrate into a revenge story which she had been reading but could never complete the ending. And the first thing she faced was debt collectors threatening to turn her into a scarecrow! But could she be really scared!? She was thrilled to meet the characters she liked and ended up beating the villains.. paving her way through the orphanage, she saved the son of the villa…
Why Did I Become the Villainess?
by pshyyyy
Ysavel, an aspiring writer, wakes up one day inside the world of her own novel. She thought it's those typical transmigration story she have read. However, she was shock when she discovers that she's been cast as the villainess in her own story. "DON'T TELL ME I BECOME THE VILLAINESS OF MY OWN STORY?!" Shocked and dismayed, she realizes that the only way to return to the real world is to live out her role in the story. Initially, she accepts this fate, but things take an unexpected turn when …
Divorce The Duke, Marry The King!
by Trishybaby
18 and naive, Belle Hart thought marriage would end her misery, only to realize it had just begun!What started as a promising love turned out to be a facade, would Belle choose between a second chance or leave? She met her mate, the Duke, who she proposed to when she came of age. A month in, things took a turn. The Duke leaves for war before she could inform him about her pregnancy, only for him to return with a mysterious woman whom he claimed to be his new wife! The audacity! Trouble ensued an…
The Duke’s Bargain
by Nancy_Jim
“What did you say?” Félix asked. She repeated, “Name your price.” “What is that supposed to mean?” His voice had tapered off with an unreadable emotion that got her weak in her knees, but she held out her chin. “Didn't you once offer to pay me off? Now, make me an offer I cannot refuse. Otherwise, I will go in there"—she gestured toward the Ball—"and make everyone think you dragged me out here to take advantage of me. I know exactly what that would do to your reputation.”“Say. That. Again,” Féli…
Disobey the Duke if You Dare
by Romance Machine K
"You must never see the Duke's face.After her second husband's death, Liliette is forced into a third marriage by her father. Her new husband is rumored to be a monstrous warmonger, but to Liliette's surprise, the Duke turns out to be a kind man and husband. There's just one catch... she must never see his face."
Making The Duke Mine
by stranger2_no1
Her slender finger began tracing his facial features as she spoke, "My desire to make you mine," Her finger moved towards his plump lips as she sensually caressed them under her thumb, wondering how they would feel on hers. Will it be as mind-blowing as she had always imagined it to be? "Is still as solid as a rock, but...." She suddenly stopped her movement and stepped away from him. He frowned. When did she become so bold to touch him like that? He knew her for being timid and naive. Yes, he k…