Reluctantly Royal

TWISTED VOWS: A marriage built on lies, revenge, and an undeniable passion that could destroy them both. Copyright © 2024 by Ruby Stephen All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for brief quotations in a book review and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, locales, or events is entirely coincidental. "Sometimes, the ones who feel the most unworthy are the ones who deserve love the most." Twisted Vows A marriage built on deception. A love born from betrayal. A revenge that could ruin them both. Ruby Madeline Kensington has spent her life trying to escape the shadow of her father’s ruthless ambition. She craves freedom, independence—anything but an arranged marriage that ties her to a world she despises. But when her older sister’s disgraceful secret is exposed—pregnant by another man—Ruby is forced to take her place in an arranged marriage with Christian Royal, the cold and calculating heir to a multi-billion-dollar empire. Christian never intended to marry Ruby. His father made it clear—whoever takes over the CEO position must secure a strong, strategic marriage. Christian was supposed to marry Amber Kensington, the perfect daughter of Maxwell Kensington, the man who destroyed his family. When Amber's scandal rendered her unworthy, Maxwell offered Ruby instead. It was the perfect opportunity. Christian needed a wife to solidify his claim to the company over his scheming stepbrother, Damian. And with Ruby, his revenge plan fell seamlessly into place. Years ago, Maxwell orchestrated the murder of Christian’s mother in exchange for power, and now, Christian will dismantle the Kensingtons from the inside out—starting with Maxwell’s youngest daughter. But when Ruby—an ambitious intern at his company—walks into his office with fire in her eyes and defiance in her heart, she becomes an unexpected complication. She was supposed to be a pawn, a means to an end. Yet, the more Christian tries to break her, the more he finds himself ensnared in his own game. In a world ruled by power and deception, love was never part of the deal. But as secrets unravel and lies collapse, Christian faces the one thing he never accounted for—falling for the woman he was meant to destroy. Will their twisted vows lead to devastation… or something neither of them ever expected

Glenn Hughes had spent most of his life confined to a hospital bed. Brilliant yet shackled by a cruel fate, he endured ten long years under the relentless weight of an unforgiving disease. Between medications, surgeries, and agonizing treatments, death had begun to seem less like an end and more like a mercy. But when he finally closed his eyes for the last time… rest did not come. The stench of sweat, dust, and blood was the first thing to greet him. Shackled, filthy, and drained of strength, his body was no longer his own. He was no longer in a hospital but in a cell. No longer a patient, but a prisoner. “What the… what the hell is this?” Glenn had been thrust into a world of steel and prana, reborn in the body of a condemned slave. Once a noble, now nothing more than a number among the damned. Yet, something was different. There was a reason he was still alive. Witness Glenn’s transformation as he is dragged through agony and ecstasy, suffering and desire, boundless pleasure and unrelenting torment—all while shouldering a burden so crushing that any other man would break. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No netorare (NTR), no system, no incest, no consanguineous relationships.

Feng Xiangling, the daughter of the Prime Minister, embarks on a journey with her brother, Feng Yichen, on a business trip. Along the way, she encounters Prince Xu Liangchen known as Lin Liangchen, who saves her life during a fierce battle. The two form an undeniable bond, falling in love without knowing each other's true identities. As their journey concludes and they return to the capital, fate takes a twist when Xu Liangchen discovers Feng Xiangling’s true identity, though he still hides his own. Emperor Xu Tianguan, the ruling monarch, arranges for a marriage between his son, Prince Xu Liangchen, and the beautiful yet mysterious Feng Xiangling, much to her surprise. Forced into an unfamiliar life, she becomes the wife of a stranger, with her wedding night revealing the complex layers of their relationship. Despite the tension, Feng Xiangling proves to be clever and resourceful, navigating the treacherous waters of the imperial harem while uncovering secrets of her past..... Hope you appreciate reading

Who said that being a Mage was fun? welcome to thos fucked up omegaverse the twist are twisting and the nights are hot

After living as a famous Korean vlogger-slash-mukbanger, Neoma died a (shameful) death and regressed to her tragic first life--- the life where she has to live as a hidden princess with a tyrannical father and a yandere twin brother. She died at the hands of her psycho brother in her first life. But luckily, she charmed her "big brother" this time. Her father remains a sc*mbag, though. But a blessing in disguise happened when her twin brother got "sick." Because of that, she has to pretend as the "Crown Prince," forcing her father to treat her well. She thought she was finally on the road to becoming a lady of leisure. But, despite her laziness, she still ends up completing royal duties that put her closer to the throne than her sick twin brother. The next thing she knew, they already prophesied her to be the first empress of their very patriarchal empire. Now Neoma finds herself in the middle of the succession war she never wanted to be involved in! *** [EXCERPT 1] “Neoma de Moonasterio, the first princess of Moonasterion Empire. From now on, you’ll live as Prince Nero’s proxy.” [The hell is this psycho saying?] Neoma, despite her confusion, still smiled at her father--- the emperor. “Father, what do you mean by that?” “From now on, assassins sent by my enemies would target Nero,” the emperor explained. “Until he’s strong enough to protect himself, you’ll pose as your twin brother.” Her smile froze, but she still acted innocent. “But Father. If I take my brother’s position, then wouldn’t the assassins mistake me for him and…” She stopped talking when she realized that was exactly what the emperor wanted her to do. [This sc*mbag wants me to be bait?!] “You’re no longer a princess, Neoma de Moonasterio. From now on, you’ll live as Prince Nero de Moonasterio,” Emperor Nikolai said coldly while looking down at her with glowing red eyes. “Try to survive until your twin brother comes back to take his rightful place, understood?” Neoma was too shocked to react. [Are you f*cking kidding me, you sc*mbag?!] *** [ORIGINAL BOOK COVER. Artwork by sola_cola.] *** [EXCERPT 2] “I’m so sick of your tyrannical a*s,” Neoma yelled at her father aka the emperor. “I won’t forgive you for hurting Lewis and Tteokbokki!” “What will you do about it then?” Nikolai asked with a smirk. “Kill me?” “Yes! I’ll f*cking kill you, sc*mbag!” “Language,” he warned her, upset that his five-year-old daughter curses like a sailor. “Using vulgar words is unbecoming of the future Crown Prince.” “I’m a princess!” Upon yelling those words, the royal princess’s eye color changed from ash-gray to red. [This is getting serious.] “Stop it, Nero,” Nikolai told her sternly. “If you keep that up, the royal knights will come and–” “I’m not Nero!” Neoma screeched angrily. Then she jumped in the air with her left fist, ready to punch him. “In the name of the moon, I’ll punish you!” [What…?] And Princess Neoma, pretending as the Crown Prince for her sick twin brother, punched Emperor Nikolai, her father, in the face.

She, breathtaking and indifferently gentle, soft and adorably clueless. She was a Divine Doctor who could bring the dying back to life, and also a poison expert who killed without trace! She possessed a pair of clairvoyant eyes, and also a body filled with mysterious vital energy! People said: Even Yama Raja had to give way to those An Yiqing wished to save! He, cold and aloof, stunningly handsome like a deity. He was the most outstanding descendant of the Ancient Martial Arts Families and also the youngest general of Xuanjin Country! He was an emperor who emerged from darkness and blood, holding great power and deciding over life and death! When the gently indifferent her and the cold and proud him met, what kind of sparks would they ignite? Affection chapter: An Yiqing asked, "Hm, I heard you like me?" Gu Yelin stiffened, "Yes!" An Yiqing's eyes fell, her voice flat, "But I can't be with you." "Reason." Gu Yelin's voice was dark and heavy; his heart clenched in pain—he had been poisoned, and only this little white rabbit in front of him was the cure! "Master said I have an incurable disease." "If you live, I live; if you die, I die!" Gu Yelin's voice was low and resolute. An Yiqing's downcast eyes gradually reddened, and the corners of her mouth curled slightly, "Every time I see you, my heart races, I struggle to breathe, and my cheeks turn red. Master said that's the incurable disease, and only you can heal me." Gu Yelin's dark eyes surged with waves of joy and excitement, like a surging undercurrent. ...Only she could cure his poison, and only he was the medicine for her. Underdog chapter: At the banquet Qin Jia: "Who do you think you are? Just an orphan with no parents, what right do you have to cling to Young Master Gu's side?" An Yiqing's eyes swept over coldly, a mocking smile on her lips, "Relying on you who would be nothing without the Qin Family, relying on me who could pinch you to death with one hand!” “You slut!"— Qin Jia, furious, raised her hand to slap An Yiqing. "Sick of living!" Suddenly, a pair of iron-like hands gripped Qin Jia's arm tightly; he had only left for a moment. Who was this blind person daring to bully his treasure? Qin Jia roared resentfully, "Young Master Gu, why are you doing this to me? She's just a wild child with no parents!" "Who dares to say that the An Family's only jewel is a wild child?!" A furious rebuke erupted like a thunderclap, shaking the entire banquet. Baby chapter: The plump Little Bun wriggled his little bottom, his glutinous voice carrying a complaint, "Daddy, why won't you let me sleep with Mommy?" Gu Yelin's mouth twitched, "You are a man, you cannot cling to my wife." "Hmph! Jealous men are so annoying!" Little Bun mumbled, "The Uncle Duan who came to see Mommy yesterday is nice, so is the Uncle Bai who I met last week, and there's Uncle Li who gave me a big red envelope during the New Year and that pretty auntie, they are all nicer to me than Daddy!" Third Young Master Gu's temples throbbed. Why, even though his adorable little white rabbit was married, did those wolves with greed in their eyes still not give up? Men were one thing, but even women were trying to get involved! Third Young Master Gu felt aggrieved; the road to being a henpecked husband is long and arduous~ ************************************ The author says: This story slightly incorporates special abilities with fantasy elements. Every place name, medical term, and jargon used within the context of gambling-stone craft is all fictional. Industry insiders, please do not criticize, thank you!~

Wu Hei, a soon-to-be college dropout, is suddenly teleported to a mysterious Battle Arena as he was trying to queue one more PUGB game. With Earth (and his) fate in the balance, can he master this new game fast enough or will he be just another pawn in Kami's game.

In the dazzling yet treacherous halls of Azula’s royal palace, Prince Ardyn faces an impossible decision—choosing a bride from among the kingdom’s most elite women. This is no mere love story; it is a battle of power, passion, and deception, where only the most cunning and captivating will survive. Among the contenders stands Elira, a woman of quiet strength, caught in a whirlwind of ambition and seduction. She never sought the throne, yet fate thrust her into a ruthless contest where hearts are both won and broken. Her fiercest rivals, the seductive and strategic Lady Kaelith and the enigmatic yet dangerously alluring Seraphine, will stop at nothing to claim the prince—and the crown—for themselves. As the competition escalates, secrets unravel, betrayals cut deep, and the lines between love and manipulation blur. Steamy encounters, forbidden desires, and high-stakes challenges push Prince Ardyn to his limits. But beneath the spectacle, he craves something real—something only one woman possesses. With the odds stacked against her, Elira must fight not just for love, but for survival. In a kingdom where deceit reigns and passion ignites like fire, will she prove that true love is stronger than any scheme? Or will the throne fall to the most ruthless player of all? The Royal Choice: Love and Deceit is a tale of desire, deception, and destiny, where one woman dares to defy expectations and claim her rightful place—not by force, but by the power of an unbreakable heart.

I swallowed down nothing. Nothing in the entire world would have been enough to prepare me for the next words that came out of his mouth. “Be my wife.” I coughed and pushed him away standing up from the sofa immediately. The surprise look on his face was evident despite the mask he had on. “Why? Am I not good a candidate for you?” He asked not in anyway angry from my push. He stood up and again before I could register what he's about doing, his right hand were wrapped around my waist, his left hand around my neck. “I'm neither asking nor requesting you to do it Serena, I'm ordering you to be my wife." ... Disowned and banished, Serena walks away from the one place she has come to cherish and love. Exposed to the outside world, she's faced with a demanding decision that would determine her life. What happens when she starts to unravel the dark secret surrounding her birth. Would she still be the meek young hybrid or would she trample on her assailants?

Being messy was kind of my thing. It was what I was known for. Not that I try to but drama follows me. I am drama. You might think I love it but I don't. As the crown princess of the country, I've always been in the spotlight my whole life. Everyone knows everything about me. Soraya Marwood, the third. I didn't even own the name. It's a pretty name,I know but that just drives home the point I'm trying to make right now. That I deserve to be my own person. I made that decision the wrong way and the wrong time. I freaking did it the wrong way. I kissed Willem Gale Sullivan. You might think it's not bad. It wouldn't have if he wasn't the Crown prince of Darkey. I kissed the crown prince of Darkey who had a fiancéé. Kill me now.

Menikah demi kerajaan... atau demi cinta? Kerajaan Lumière Sacrée menyimpan rahasia kelam-sang permaisuri diusir meski sedang mengandung pewaris tahta. Putri Lynnelle bersumpah membalas dendam dan membawa ibunya kembali ke istana. Saat perang mengancam, Raja Schattenherz menawarkan pernikahan politik untuk menyelamatkan kerajaannya. Namun di balik tawaran itu, tersembunyi cinta tulus yang tak pernah ia ungkapkan. Sementara itu, Putra Mahkota Maravilha, pria yang terobsesi pada kekuasaan, tak akan membiarkan Lyn jatuh ke tangan siapa pun. Intrik istana, pengkhianatan, dan ambisi mengancam segalanya. Di medan perang dan politik, cinta bisa menjadi senjata paling mematikan.Tapi, siapakah yang akan memenangkan permainan ini? Sang raja atau sang pangeran?

Princess Emily Hammington has never known true freedom. Bound by royal expectations, she is set to marry Prince Enoch in a political alliance that will secure her kingdom’s future—but not her heart. Everything changes when she meets Sarah Wilson, a palace maid with undeniable talent and a fire in her soul. Their connection is instant, their love forbidden. As their romance unfolds in secrecy, danger lurks within the palace walls. Queen Lisa, Emily’s cunning stepmother, hides dark secrets of her own, including the truth behind Queen Eleanor’s unsolved death. With whispers of rebellion in the air and the past threatening to unravel, Emily must make a choice: follow her heart or protect the throne. Will she risk everything for love, or will history repeat itself in betrayal and sacrifice?

Isabella, a girl from our ordinary world, finds herself in a fantasy realm where people are granted tyrannical powers under the "Dominion System." She is appointed as the "Red Duchess," one of the most ruthless rulers. But she soon realizes that things are not as they seem, and she must rise to the top of the system before she becomes the victim!

The heck? l got reincarnated in another world! [Choose class] [Fiend Or Human Class?] Fiend Class. Choose the class from below. [Milf Manic] [Blood Kin Copier] [Plunder Sucker] [10X Milk Man] Yeah I choose to… — Join my discord: https://discord.gg/EdX3XXQbSd

-Widow's game book 2- In the kingdom of Elynor, love and ambition ignite like fire and magic. Twenty-five years after the kingdom’s dark age, we enter the Golden age where the crown prince of Elynor lives a life of indulgence. Beloved by the people and renowned for his power, Prince Elynor’s charm is rivaled only by his ego, which often clouds his sense of duty. Meanwhile, Isolde—a shy yet fiercely talented mage—dreams of securing a position in the royal court. From her humble beginnings, Isolde has fought to prove her worth, but self-doubt and rigid discipline threaten to keep her from embracing her full potential. When their paths collide in the grand halls of the Elynorian court, sparks fly in more ways than one. His confidence challenges her insecurities; her determination tests his arrogance. Will their clashing personalities tear them apart—or will they discover that together, they are an unstoppable force? A tale of ambition, desire, and destiny in a world where love is the ultimate magic.

a bastard son of the king who craves for his birth right, a wanted assasin who enters the wrong country with a forbidden mark on her chest, forbidden romance, intense training and bag of tears, this novel is sure enough to make anyone crave for more, Lee Kwon is the illegitimate child of the king, isolated, rejected and alone, by chance he meets Eun Chen, a masked assasin who is popular for her killing spree and who is out for revenge against the royal family for killing her mother, when this two meet, they are both in a situation, in a gain and loss situation, will they preserve at the end, if you want to know, stay tuned to the royal bastard is my marionette

Being a royal was demanding and yet being the Royal future king was far more demanding than his people imagined. The tenuous training, immensely growing power and rigorous studies hardly left any time for Eric to be a child. His abilities manifested when he was four years old making it impossible for him to normally relate with others. Eric knew she was going be a problem for him or even more than a problem. He didn't want to hurt her yet she was more than willing to hit him in physical and magical combat so he obliged her. A green eyed beauty who will take on boys older than herself as long as she can be on the Royal Guard turns the Creator's plans to motion. She has been shunned, undermined and neglected yet her spirit is blazing. Her gift is rare and feared yet she's unafraid and proud. Lighters were often unable to control their gifts, known for hurting those around them when they exploded with emotion. Most lighters blocked their gift and retained use of their defensive gift. Years later... Reina used both her gifts to make it to the Guard and being female in a male dominated guard meant she fought harder and dirty to keep up. To make things worse the future king was her training partner. He was beyond powerful and she wasn't sure she wanted to burn his gorgeous body... ******EXCERPT****** Her scent had changed into something intoxicating, addictive, threatening to everything I treasured. Reina was my partner, best friend and yet I wanted more. "I'm not yours Eric…" she whispered as I inhaled her scent and kissed her neck. "You don't believe that," I murmured as I brought my lips closer to her mouth she was glowing, trembling as I grabbed her pony tail and let it loose. she gasped at my audacity giving me the chance I needed. I claimed her mouth pushing her against the wall. Arms tightened around my back as I deepened the kiss. I placed a hand on her bare waist and a blast of heat consumed me. she moaned deep in her throat as I brought her hips closer to mine. You're mine Reina, only mine. I drawled against her neck.

A world where power matters most...human lives worth as little as can be, Trevor woke in a royal palace...a heaven to the outside world...but to the Nobles, A hell's paradise..can he survive with no memory of his past, an unknown spirit and a pleasant face?? find out

“She’ll make a fine doppelgänger for my daughter. She can pass as the fake princess. Well done, Dimitri.” The king's words hit Fiona like a physical blow, shattering the illusion of a fairytale. The ballroom, once a place of glittering dreams, now felt like a suffocating trap. He’d bought her. Trained her. Used her. All this time, the stolen glances, the whispered promises, the tender touches—it was a lie. A calculated deception. Her gaze, burning with betrayal, locked onto Dimitri’s. How could he? His eyes, usually warm and reassuring, were now cold and distant, fixed on the king with a chilling intensity. A knot of dread tightened in her stomach. Fiona, a young girl, is sold off to Dimitri, a prince who rejected his title, where she is trained to become a doppelgänger to the cursed princess. They’ve never seen face to face, but with the prince from the top kingdom coming to marry his betrothed princess, Fiona and the princess must find a way to break the curse while Fiona pretends to be the princess. When Fiona finds that her parents were involved, she has to uncover the secrets behind her parents death, the princess curse and her role in all of it. But what happens when Fiona falls in love with both Prince Eric and Dimitri, and things don't go according to plan?

In a realm of four kingdoms, two were on the verge of war. Prince Eirik, the fourth prince of Valeidio, a Ferre whose beauty could rival the gods, was thrust into a marriage alliance with Prince Kaelix, the strong and proud heir of Zephyros. Both princes were determined to fight against the fate that had been forced on them. Eirik resented being used as a pawn, while Kaelix saw the alliance as a threat to his freedom. As they clashed in a battle of wills, their encounters became a constant push and pull of resistance and pride. But as the pressures of duty mounted, the lines between obligation and desire began to blur. In their struggle against their forced union, they found themselves drawn toward each other in ways they never expected. Would their bond become a weapon against the war or would their kingdoms' rivalries destroy any chance of love before it could take root? --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4

[ Some chapter may contain mature themes. Read at your own risk.] Royal run away! Juri Meryll, is the eldest daughter, the breadwinner and a strong woman. Ever since her teenage she focused on working part time, maintaining scholarship, then when reached adulthood, getting a full time job. “Daughter, when will you get married?” “What?” The sudden question of her mother seems like a deep burden, growing up with hardship due to a broken home, she thought to herself. “I don’t need a man to be happy.” Marriage is not an option. She decided to only have a child and not get married, cohabiting is not on the list as well. “Wanna sleep together?” Is what her part time employer asked her, he is handsome and totally her type. After several attempts and chasing, tempted with this born-to-seduce man, she gave in herself and spent the night with this man. Not knowing the crown he wears, that night will bear fruit and give her the chase of a lifetime. “You are to give birth to my heir.” “No one said I must marry the prince!” “Your highness the baby can hear you.” “Be my Queen.” Why am I being chased by these men in black? A royal romance of chasing in a modern city, love and responsibility, taking part in the history. ~~~~ Follow~@airianepages for more updates and character illustrations Support me: https://linktr.ee/airianepages

A cheerful girl of 24 years jisu who has many responsibilities of her family Mets where her misfortunes led her into a beautiful past life and meets her soulmate .

The story takes place in the grand kingdom of Belamont, a land of majestic castles, rolling green hills, and a vibrant marketplace teeming with common folk. The Royal Palace stands as a symbol of power, while the Moonlit Market is a place of mystery where the rich and poor collide. A forbidden garden behind the palace serves as a secret meeting place, and the riverside ruins hold hidden pasts and secrets.

A break from romance?, how about we make it darker?.

ROYALTY, CHAOS & A WHOLE LOT OF TROUBLE! Bai Xianyu is a badass general, the empire’s fiercest warrior. She’s fought countless battles, crushed rebellions, and faced death without flinching. But nothing....NOTHING could prepare her for her most ridiculous mission yet babysitting the empire’s dumbest prince. Her new job? Keep Prince Zhao Renshu alive. Easy, right? WRONG. Every single day is a new nightmare. What happens when a badass female general meets the most clueless, lazy prince in the empire? DISASTER. And maybe... a little bit of love? A Royal Mess: Love and Intrigue is the perfect mix of hilarious palace drama, sword fights, deadly assassins, and unexpected romance all wrapped up in a historical setting! If you love strong heroines, ridiculous royal antics, and heart-fluttering moments, this book is a must-read! **Tag your book bestie & share your thoughts!** #RoyalMess #HistoricalRomance #RomCom #StrongFemaleLead #PalaceDrama #MustRead

It was hate at first sight! Vice President Jeannie Boon hated Prince Christopher Sebastian Lucille Spark at first sight. Since his name was as pretentious as him, she would rather not come into contact with him. But that is something that can't be avoided. Not when he is the biggest benefactor that can help her non-profit organisation to reach it's milestone and get more benefactors. Prince Christopher Sebastian Lucille Spark needs a wife. And when the petite little Jeannie Boon enters his office to 'exhort' money, he is not letting her win so easily. Will Jeannie be able to escape the plans that Prince Christopher has for her? Or will a certain prince fall into his own trap?

Having to hide who you are, behind a blue veil. Fighting to take that place that society itself denied you. Julia, a noble lady who has hidden her gender all her life, must fight not only for her survival. She but also for creating a world where any woman can free herself from that heavy blue veil.