deceitful duchess

She, Xue Fanxin, a famous medical genius in the 21st century, had transmigrated into the body of the dumb daughter of the Grand Duke. As her ugliness faded away, her stunning beauty, her dazzling radiance, shocked the world like a rising phoenix. He was Ye Jiushang, the mysterious and unfathomable Ninth Imperial Uncle. He was cold, domineering, and two-faced. On a certain day, he discovered an interesting little thing out of boredom. From then on, he began his endless pursuit of his wife. This was the alliance of the strong. In this world where the strong preyed on the weak and the strong fought for power, she swore that she would never be moved easily. However, she did not expect him to strike hard and fast into her heart time and time again, along with her body. "Why did you choose me? Can't those beautiful and obedient girls satisfy you?" she demanded, pointing her sword at him. "That's right. They can't fill my lonely heart. Meanwhile, as long as I'm with you, I can overturn the world!"

Isabella Beaumont figured she was making a smart, if desperate, trade: her freedom in exchange for marrying the dreaded Duke Alaric Thorne. Sure, the guy had a reputation darker than a moonless night, whispered about in every corner of the kingdom, but it was just a contract, right? A way to escape a brutal past that had literally left its mark on her face. She wasn’t expecting warmth, and definitely not passion. But then Alaric, this formidable, feared man, starts acting… protective. His unexpected kindness will make her want to throw away her protective mask and actually fall for the man who was supposed to be just her ticket to freedom. Just as Isabella starts believing she might actually deserve happiness, everything begins falling apart around them. With the villains on the loose, old wounds being ripped open, and everyone’s true colors showing, is this sudden, fierce love strong enough to survive the storm? Or will the darkness from their pasts and the deadly games shatter everything they’re starting to build?

With the advent of steam power, mankind has advanced and ushered in the industrial revolution. This is the age of steam locomotives, automatons, guns, and cannons, as well as curses, magic, artifacts, and the occult. Hidden in the shadows are a group of extraordinary people who wield enormous power and strange abilities that normal people cannot even begin to comprehend. They are known as Transcendents! Bryan, a wily thief with a penchant for mischief, lost his parents at a very young age and was forced to live on the streets. That is until his whole life turned around when he was shown the Path to becoming a Transcendent. The Theft Path specializes in deceit and illusions. It can steal everything under the heavens. Even the powers, thoughts, and lives of others. Follow Bryan on his journey through this dangerous and treacherous world as he steals from gods and robs the mortals. This is the story of The Deceitful One. *** My novel has a steampunk world setting, so expect a lot of steam-powered technology as well as retro-looking futuristic inventions. Furthermore, there will be churches, secret organizations, and cults. So if you're a fan of LotM—which I have taken inspiration from btw—you will definitely like my novel. Also, this is my first attempt at writing a novel so you might find some mistakes here and there. Just know that I'm constantly trying to improve. Cheers! *** https://discord.gg/ZwFUa2zM

"Isla." Staring at relief, regret, happiness and maybe....love, Isla could not believe the man at her front was her husband, even if his appearance had not changed since her escape from the Hayes Duchy. Compared to the indifference he clearly expressed during their five years of marriage, she wanted to laugh out loud, as she understood the reason for his disgusting emotions. "Duke, you finally decided to find me, after your wife's child was proven not to be yours?" Sarcasm laced her tone as painful memories resurfaced in Isla's head. Duke Hayes looked at his first wife, who gave him nothing but pure love in their marriage. However, he pursued another love with intentions and now he became the biggest fool. "Isla, I know I do not owe you an explanation, but please think of our child." he begged, desperately. He wanted her and the child back in his life. The child that links him to Isla, his one and only real wife. The person who loved him and he will do anything to bring back that love. "Our child or my child, Duke?" Isla sharply retorted. Then, with a blank stare, she warned icily. " Choose your words carefully, Dante." The Trial Love Series: His Unforgiving Duchess. His Arrogant Marchioness. (2024-2025) His Cold Baroness. (Coming soon) To be in touch with me: Instagram and tiktok username: b.sowunmi Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/bkWcVw79cd DO NOT USE THE NOVEL COVER WITHOUT MY PERMISSION! Commissioned by r.voh.k on Instagram.

"Isla." Menatap kelegaan, penyesalan, kebahagiaan, dan mungkin.... cinta, Isla tidak bisa percaya bahwa pria di depannya adalah suaminya, bahkan jika penampilannya belum berubah sejak pelariannya dari Kerajaan Hayes. Dibandingkan dengan ketidakpedulian yang jelas dia tunjukkan selama lima tahun pernikahan mereka, dia ingin tertawa terbahak-bahak, karena dia mengerti alasan dari emosinya yang menjijikkan. "Adipati, akhirnya Anda memutuskan untuk mencari saya, setelah anak istri Anda terbukti bukan anak Anda?" Sindiran menyelimuti nada bicaranya saat kenangan menyakitkan muncul kembali di kepala Isla. Duke Hayes melihat istri pertamanya, yang memberinya cinta sejati selama pernikahan mereka. Namun, dia mengejar cinta lain dengan niat dan sekarang dia menjadi orang yang paling bodoh. "Isla, aku tahu aku tidak berhutang penjelasan padamu, tapi tolong pikirkan anak kita," dia memohon, putus asa. Dia ingin dia dan anak itu kembali dalam hidupnya. Anak yang menghubungkan dirinya dengan Isla, satu-satunya istri sejatinya. Orang yang mencintainya dan dia akan melakukan apa saja untuk mengembalikan cinta itu. "Anak kita atau anakku, Adipati?" Isla membalas tajam. Kemudian, dengan tatapan kosong, dia memperingatkan dengan dingin. "Pilih kata-katamu dengan hati-hati, Dante." The Trial Love Series: His Unforgiving Duchess. His Arrogant Marchioness. (2024-2025) His Cold Baroness. (Coming soon) Untuk berhubungan dengan saya: Nama pengguna Instagram dan tiktok: b.sowunmi Bergabunglah dengan server Discord saya: https://discord.gg/bkWcVw79cd JANGAN GUNAKAN COVER NOVEL TANPA IZIN SAYA! Dipesan oleh r.voh.k di Instagram.

What will you do if you, as an heiress of a mafia organization in this modern world, suddenly jump into another dimension? Historical era? The worst in this world is when a girl needs to be girlish, polite, wearing a dress with thick layers, and too traditional for her liking! But, of course, she will ruled this world, too, right? ~~~~~~~~~ ::VOLUME 1 : WHERE IS THIS WORLD?:: => Ariana Rose Conrad, heiress of Mafia from Black Eagle Organization in modern world suddenly jump into another dimension which totally different than the world that she know. ::VOLUME 2 : MARRY THE ENEMY:: => New life of Ariana as a Duchess. She also began to focusing on her mafia organization here. Her first case to investigate regarding the disease suffered by her mother-in-law. Love also started to blossom between her and her husband but something like this definitely not that easy as they started as enemies. After a big event, Ariana decided to leave the Silver Palace and divorce. ::VOLUME 3 : THE STRUGGLE OF LOVE:: => The Duke does not want to give up and keep on searching for his wife desperately even if she already left him. Reunite at some point but Ariana refused to coming back. Things getting complicated after Zayn collapsed, making Ariana have to make another big decision in her life. ::VOLUME 4 : THE FAMILY:: => The Basileious and the Conrad are now in a tense state after what Ariana said to the King, her own father. The empire also is in uproar because of that. People opinion is now divided into both of the household. ~~~~~~~~~~

What if time kept on turning back again, and again… … And again? In the faithful day that Duchess Ilya von Bismarck had been waiting for her whole life, she had finally uncovered the identity of the lone culprit who made, not only the Empire, but the world suffer. Not from a thorough investigation, not from a dedicated manhunt, but from a mere coincidence. The time to capture the aid of the apocalypse -- the ring bearer of pandemics, the piper of the Bacharoths, the murdered, the warmonger -- was within her reach. Or so she thought. Perhaps, the schemes of time were in control. Instead of seeing her sword impale the heart of the culprit, the Duchess suddenly opened her eyes to the grainy darkness of her room. Her makeshift bedroom -- the one she had used until she was fifteen years of age. Ilya had gone back in time, gifted with the recollections of nearly all of the events in the first timeline. But she wasn’t the only one. The carriers of the truth, those who were aware of how bleak the future of the world was… … They remembered almost everything. Regrettably, the only thing they had forgotten was the most important information -- The identity of the culprit and the circumstances surrounding them. Faithful to their mission of stopping the perpetrator, the Duchess and the Time Criminals were on the move to search for the culprit. Even if it meant that they had to go back in time over and over again.

Abigail Florence only wanted a good job when her mother became sick, hoping that she would be of help for the family and save her mother from the rage of her father. But she was caught by a wicked and crazy nobleman and was forced into an unlikely partnership of marriage in exchange of wealth and power she could never fathom. What else could go wrong? When Dion Burke had visited the small bar in the Grothem town after his carriage suffered an accident, he had cursed his luck. But who would have thought that goddess was blessing him with treasure. The previous duke had died with no blood children but the position and all the wealth was still left for the lost daughter and her.. Husband. So when Dion found the woman living as guttersnipe, a strange and wicked plan took place in an instant. He would claim power and wealth and share it with her. But what if… the woman whose mouth could be compared to the sailor turned out to be more tempting than the wealth she offered?

“No matter how many times we turn back time, in the end, you and I will still be enemies. Don't you understand? This tragedy will never end until one of us dies.” In her previous life, Ariana lived as a stupid duchess who gave up her name just for the crown prince. Her mistake left her territory destroyed, and her entire family annihilated, while Ariana was poisoned and abandoned after she was deemed useless. In the end, Ariana ended her life by jumping from the top floor of the castle she lived in and dying regretfully. Given a second chance, Ariana returns to a time when the tragedy had not yet occurred. Ariana realized that the second chance was a chance for her to make up for all her mistakes. The girl was determined, that she would become a useful duchess for the kingdom she loved. #weaktostrong #mystery #betrayal #historical #royalfamily #rebirth #lovetriangle #counterattack

Amelia knew that she's not for breeding and definitely not for show. She is the rightful Duchess of House Florence--maybe more, but absolutely nothing less. Orphaned at a young age, Amelia Cicely Florence, the first lady ruler in the history of the Empire of Creador, was but seventeen years old. Upon her first appearance at the Gathering, some nobles and aristocrats questioned her capabilities and the role of women in society--that was to assist her husband, be his pillar of support, and make sure that their family lives for the next generation. But Amelia thought differently. Then entered Duke Alexander Clement, the man with a promise to support her and let her be what she wanted to do with her life. His conditions? Her happiness. Or is it? A slow-paced journey to forgiveness and acceptance; to life and love. *cover is an edited with the use of AI-generated characters. I couldn't find the artist who made it, if you do, pls inform me. Thank you and happy reading, lovely readers!