Eloisa James Not That Duke

Trapped in a dark room, a young woman wakes to find her friends injured and unconscious. A figure lurks in the shadows, watching her every move. As the terror unfolds, she must uncover the twisted secrets that led them here—before it's too late. But in a world full of lies, who can she trust?

Jovana Stafford, a determined alchemist, risked everything to save her brother with a bluish potion of unpredictable power called Serendipity. The Duke Of Veridian, Caspian Clifford, the kingdom's most formidable force, was tasked with finding the creator of Serendipity. When their worlds intertwined at a debutante ball, an undeniable attraction sparked between them, and their meeting became a clandestine affair. As Jovana struggled to keep her secret, and Caspian grappled with his duty, they must navigate a perilous path of love and loyalty. Will Caspian betray Jovana to fulfil his duty, or will he defy the kingdom to protect her?

Kenric Wulf is a minor lord in charge of protecting the Kingdom of Yareth's Northern Border. It is a thankless, gruelling task. So, when instead of the reinforcements he constantly requests, he gets the duke's daughter, Elizabeth Fliangris, as a fiancé instead, he understandably doesn't care. He knows why he's been sent her: Her previous fiancé, the Prince, in the Royal Academy confronted her for trying to get a peasant student that he preferred kicked out, and now her name has been tarnished. However, despite her disgrace, Elizabeth is capable in many ways beneficial to Kenric. Having been sent her might just be an incredible blessing in disguise.

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 mother's confession. But in the end, he had to believe it. Because it was the bitter truth. If he was really coming from such a rare race, and had such a special body, did he have to live all his life hiding so he wouldn't get caught and become someone's plaything? Was that the only way to avoid getting the bad ending his father got? Why was he even born as someone like this?! He just wanted a peaceful life. So, it wouldn't be as dangerous as his mother said if he just forgot he was special and lived like a normal person, right? People would not notice. Alas, it's been a long time since people last saw an omega and they must be believing no omega exists now. At least that's what he thought... He thought people might have forgotten about his existence and he would not have to face any problems in the future.  Whether he was special or not, he still became a target. When he was kidnapped and auctioned as a slave, he regretted ignoring his mother's last advice. "Don't trust anyone easily. Your safety is in your hands and protecting yourself is your duty." He could only blame himself and expect for the worst if his special identity was to get revealed and meet the same end as his father did. However, his fate gave him a second chance along with a huge surprise which changed his life for the better. Hopefully, Asher was saved by the so-called 'bloodthirsty monster' duke and brought to his mansion to babysit his spoiled 10-year-old little sister who threw tantrums declaring she wants Asher to pat her head and comfort her. Just to babysit this adorable, little girl.  He was safe. His secret was also secured within himself. Thanks to that chaotic sister and brother, Asher's life slowly took new turns and continued with almost no obstacles...till some point. The surprise? The duke happened to have some kind of a 'strange' illness that had no cure. Not long after when Asher discovered it, he ended up becoming the perfect cure for his illness. But how? -Remember? He was 'special'! Where would his specialty as an omega lead his life to? What kind of mysteries would he have to encounter with this duke wishing comfort from him?  Will the duke's 'strange' illness ever get healed? How would their story flow to that perfect happy ending with the twist of love landing in the middle of their 'just a deal'? ________________ Note:  This story continues in a historical timeline. Similar to omegaverse, but not the same omegaverse universe. Magic, revenge, dukes, royal families, curses, spells, heats, ruts... (The book cover is from Pinterest. Respect to the artist.)

Shaun’s life was already in free-fall: fired from a suspiciously shady job, drowning his sorrows in questionable alcohol, and wrapping things up with a classic car crash. The universe, in its infinite wisdom, decided this wasn’t rock bottom—nope, Shaun was getting reincarnated. But not as a hero. Not even as a sidekick. Nope, Shaun wakes up as **Shaun** (no, not a typo)—a tragic background extra from a fantasy novel. You know, the kind of character whose job is to exist solely for pain, ridicule, and the occasional wallet-theft subplot. This Shaun? Father walked out. Mother ghosted him for a "better future." Property sharks, mobsters, and scam artists all sniffing around what little he owns. But hey, he somehow clawed his way into a prestigious academy! A chance at redemption, right? Wrong. Enter stage left: bullies. First, the villains make him a punching bag. Then the so-called *heroes* decide, "Yeah, let’s take turns too!" Normally, this poor soul would accept his fate, because that’s what he’s written to do. But reincarnated Shaun? He didn’t read that memo. He has… let’s say, *creative solutions* to his problems. Where the original Shaun took beatings with a grimace, this Shaun hands out payback with a cold smile and zero guilt. Bullies? Meet karma, wielded like a sledgehammer. But something’s off. The script’s changing. People are acting weird. They’re *recognizing* him, approaching him like they know secrets he hasn’t been briefed on. And that internal monologue habit he has? Turns out it’s not so internal anymore. A growing number of eavesdroppers think his sarcastic, third-person narration is… important. please do not leave any review both positive or negative until you have read first 20 chapter new chapter is uploaded daily monday to saturday

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and became celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

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 and Belle suffered a miscarriage as a result. … “What did you just say?” He asked, his gaze darkening. “You heard me well, I seek a divorce. I wish for us to go our separate ways,” she replied, her voice steady as she met his gaze with confidence, though inwardly she was shaken by his presence. “You are my mate, Belle, and I am yours. Divorce is the most foolish notion you could entertain. Do you believe any man would take a worthless creature like you as his wife?” He scoffed, his words biting, causing her heart to ache. … The Duke's refusal pushed Belle into the arms of the king. All she had to do was bear him an heir and he would help her get her revenge! "I want you to marry me, Your Majesty, and aid me in seeking my revenge against the Duke and those who have wronged me. In exchange, I shall bear you an heir before you help me," she said, her voice steady and full of purpose. What will the choice be?

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One day, Grace suddenly transmigrated inside a novel. She couldn't even get everything clear on her head when she got hit by many big blows. To her dismay, she realized she had transmigrated into the role of the villainess, destined for a tragic demise at the hands of the main male lead. She wanted to change her fate. So, after transmigrating, she was determined to do only one thing : Completely avoid the male and female lead. However, soon Grace begins to uncover numerous secrets within the novel's plot. Amidst all of the drama, she meets a mysterious guy. But is he a friend or a foe? Can Grace unravel the mysteries hidden within the novel? Can she live a life that she always wanted? Can she escape from this novel? But at what stakes?

A fearless stuntwoman in her past life, she has now made a deal with the heavens to relocate her soul into a wealthy heiress. Instead of boundless riches, she finds herself inside the body of none other then the antagonist and villainess of a novel she once read, "The White Rose Blossom" . Her name now is Priscilla Marie von Haust and her problems can't be easily dismissed with breaking off her engagement to damn Crown Prince of the Empire. Since no one told her that reading the novel would not imitate the characters true actions! She in now trying to fix all the chaos 'Priscilla' had once created but in doing so she finds herself working alongside the dark but very handsome Duke of the North, Christian Blackwood. A man known for cruelty and also the one to have driven a sword in the novel. How is Priscilla going to survive?! "Welp, if I can't beat them, why don't I charm them!"

[On hiatus * will be back December] *** My name is Cassius Blackwood, I am the illegitimate son born between the greatest swordsman in the empire, and the master of the Magic Tower. Yes, the one people expected to be a 1-in-a-million genius. As a result, I grew up in a house full of love and kindness despite being illegitimate. That is, until my tenth birthday when I failed my awakening ceremony. You can imagine how people started treating me after that. My parents, who had high hopes for me, abandoned me. After 10 years of training in hopes of awakening, I succeeded. But only as a "systemless hunter." And as we know, it's impossible to succeed as a hunter without a system. When 'The Blackwood Trial' took place, which is meant to determine the next head of house Blackwood, as everyone expected, I was the first to die. So, why did I go back to when I was 10 years old right before my awakening ceremony? *** Tags: #transmigration (the MC isn't the transmigrator) #regression ( the MC is obviously the regressor) #reincarnation #no-harem #romance #singlefemalelead #revenge #evil #cruel #mage #swordsman #returnee #fantasy-empire #dungeons #system( Fake system) #cultivation (done differently) #rarebloodline #action #fantasy #secretidentity join my discord: https://dsc.gg/Rerian long link: https://discord.com/invite/wARbcq8kzG

A talented individual who is respected by many and welcomed everywhere… Not at all! A bloodthirsty battle fanatic who knows no defeat! However, he is usually kind and gentle, as well as a great boss and a subordinate who does not make a fuss! That’s what people think of me, but in reality, I’m a sickly person who struggles to get by in everyday life, let alone in battles. Due to excessive stress, I vomit blood. If I’m shocked, I vomit blood. Even if I’m slightly startled, I vomit blood. For no reason at all, I vomit blood… No, it’s about time everyone realized that I’m weak, but for some reason, they continue to have a strange misunderstanding about me. So… I used to be strong—no, I still am, but for some reason my body was damaged and I can no longer use 100% of my skills? Is it because my body will be unable to withstand it? And the reason for it is… a spell? A curse? This is ridiculous! (This is a translated korean novel written by Denpi.) I love this one a lot so I thought of translating it. Hope you enjoy and have fun reading it!!! Of course (if you won’t get tired of a certain “misunderstanding” that might stick around for sometime)

I am Susan Davis, twenty five years old, a very affluent lady, business woman, and most especially, a bachelor lady. Everything in my life is going perfectly and I have everything I need. Working as the office assistant for one of the biggest shipping company in the world, my salary is in millions of dollars. Having fake friends around me, that all they care about is my money. I cared less but I still desired to have a real friendship. Having the perfect family, living such an independent life. All I do is to work, I am known for being such a workaholic. Like most people say, I keep getting richer. I had everything I wanted but I justed needed a coma in my life, I needed to be in a relationship. I was so busy studying and working, I had never experience what 'love' means. Everything was so perfect until that day, "you have been suspended for six months." I was meant to be sad but the joy overtook. It was definitely what I needed, some time to myself. Stepping into the elevator and one of my office friend enters. She shows me a hotel program, "JUST THAT BREAK." Was this going to be what I wanted? That one coma in my life.

Ayaka died at a very young age after refusing the Grand Duke of Sollaine Kingdom orders. She’s a servant at first but later on ordered to seduce the King to obtain his people and use it against the Emperor of Westeria. But Ayaka didn’t do what she was told. Instead, she was accused of killing the King’s son and was beheaded. Before she closed her eyes, she wished for a next life full of happiness.The moment she opened her eyes again everything changed. Ayaka became the eldest daughter of the Kestramore’s Kingdom Duke, Valeraine Thornfield. However, Valeraine is engaged to the Grand Duke of Sollaine Kingdom son, the people who murdered her. She will do everything in her new life to punish them even if it means to play a game with the new Emperor of Westeria, Eryx Vincent Seraphinius.

There are 4 Duke's In the Holy Empire And John Well Is One Of The Duke's But Out of The 4 Dukedom Well's Are The Weakest So Much So That Even Some People Question If There are a Dukedom Now Our MC John Well, Gets a Humiliation System With That Maybe He can Save His Dukedom From Collapsing? "WARNING" This novel will have mc humiliated by character's Involving #Incest #Cuckold #Femdom #NTR #netorare #netorase #Clean ups #sph #Chastity Cage #Forced Feminization #Bdsm # Cbt#Harem If You are Not Into That Stuff Please Kindly Leave and Let Others Enjoy

Daewon is a 17 years old boy who just joined Highschool, which he started to regret it later after he meets Joon Kim, the school's most feared bully. Which he also makes Daewon's life a living hell After suffering from living the life of a trash, one day he gains the confidence he needed to start improving himself not just mentally but also physically and also old handwritten scrolls and books about martial arts which help him to learn how to fight. Now he aims to get to the top, crushing all those that stand in his way, His main goal is to protect the weak and open a gang for the ones who can't protect themselves and make them gain their confidence back. Will Daewon get influenced and change his goal? Maybe or maybe not, tune in

Adrian Blaze, who had received the title of god of war, was betrayed by his own race. Betrayed by his own friend and the world, he was on his last breath when his two weapons, the trident of destruction Demios and the divine sword Yuriel starts revolving around him as he dies. But when he opened his eyes he had regressed to his 12 year old self. "hahaha" Adrian laughed as a devious smile appeared on his face "O you great 7 empires, who betrayed me and collaborated with the demons. The world shall see what happens when the world's strongest warrior turns into your foe" Adrian walked towards the wooden door and opened it as his word resounded "Lets begin my revenge!!" Now witness the journey of the betrayed hero who shall conquer the world and Go against even the gods if it means achieving his goals. Author's Note------------- if you decide to read this then please don't drop before chapter 34 as I am also improving my writing and it can be a bit slow paced in the start but please cut me a slack. now if you have any suggestions about anything you want to see ahead in the novel you can comment. I will make sure to read them. now the schedule will be - 2 chapter releases on every sunday and i will release bonus chapters according to the support from the viewers. i will update here or in the chapter's beginning if there is any news to pass on. have a good time. ^..^

Ryan James is a monster hunter with a dark secret, in this horror action adventure comedy set in a world where the government regulates monster hunting

She was killed in her first life with no investigation. The powerful mage who gave her everything to the royal family was betrayed after making use of her powers. They made her out as a villain, someone who betrayed them when in reality it was them who did that. When she woke up in the body of another girl who was in the process of being made out as the villain just like her, she decided enough is enough. "I am going to marry the Duke!" "But, milady! He is just a trash! A thorn in the side of the royal family." Oh, he is not. She would make sure of it. Besides, he was the one who asked for her hand in marriage. Now that she has a chance at having romance, she is not going to let it go!

Duke Ryan Arnold was once a powerful and respected leader, revered for his strength and wisdom. But when the tides of war turned against him, he died on the battlefield, his life cut short in the prime of his youth. However, fate had other plans. Reincarnated into a mysterious world as a commoner, Ryan finds himself stripped of his former title, wealth, and power. Now known as Eran, a young boy of humble origins, he must navigate the complexities of his new life in a society that values strength and status above all else. With no memory of his former life, Eran must find his place in this strange world while struggling with the weight of his past. But even in his new life, Eran cannot escape his destiny. The remnants of his former power, a magical Book containing ancient and forbidden knowledge, begin to awaken. As he uncovers its secrets, Eran discovers that the Book is not only a source of immense power but also a potential curse that could consume him entirely. Faced with enemies both known and unknown, Eran must balance the pursuit of his true potential with the responsibility to protect those he loves. As he grows in strength and skill, the line between hero and villain begins to blur. Will he become the powerful figure he once was, or will the power of the Book corrupt him beyond redemption? With danger closing in from all sides, Eran must make a choice—embrace the darkness of the Book and rise to power, or resist its influence and fight for a new future, one where he can forge his own path.

In the bustling city of Verenthia, where the clang of swords and the murmur of betrayal filled the air, two rival families stood at the brink of destruction. The Arlan and the Vesperis, once united by friendship, had descended into a bitter rivalry that echoed through generations, staining their history with blood and resentment. Amidst this chaos, a chance encounter unfolded under a sky lit by a thousand stars. Elysia, the carefree daughter of the Arlan clan, yearned for freedom beyond the constraints of her family's expectations. Across the city, Layton, the bold son of the Vesperis, was driven by a desire to reclaim his family's honor. When their eyes met at the annual festival, time seemed to still, and the world around them faded. Drawn together by an inexplicable force, they shared stolen moments and whispered dreams, crafting a bond that defied the hatred of their kin. In a city where love was a forbidden fruit, their hearts dared to reach for the impossible. Yet, as the stars twinkled overhead, they knew the path ahead was fraught with danger and heartache.

After an experiment goes awry, Samara finds herself in the mystical land of Lumicrestia, where dark forces are drawn to her for reasons she doesn’t understand. As she struggles to adapt to this new world, she gains an unexpected protector in Duke Mikhail Aster, a powerful figure both feared and revered. Samara feels an unshakable sense of familiarity with the Duke, and as they delve into the secrets of their intertwined pasts, they must also navigate the treacherous politics of Lumicrestia. Their growing bond tested as they face a corrupt high priest and an ancient deity bent on plunging the world into darkness.

John, a normal guy, finds himself in a closed room with no way out. There he finds a tablet that informs him of talents he didn't know he had. And he was forced into a test by a mysterious organization. Through this cruel test, John understands that his talents are real and the world is more than it appeared to be. After the test, he joins the organization. and bit by bit he experiences what is happening behind the peaceful lives of ordinary people. He forms friendships and trains under a mentor. His power and talent grow as he ventures into this journey. What will he reach at the end of this journey? And what is his purpose after seeing the true world? and how his life changes forever from now on? Join me in this action fantasy story with our MC John. without romance or harem.

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[A Forbidden Romance] "Why are you doing this to me? What do you want?" I screamed in frustration. "You," He breathes out. "You know very well that we don't have a future." "I will take whatever time I could have with you — no matter the consequences." "It's wrong. I am married and you are —" "Are you?" Naisha Kaur became Naisha Rivera when she was just nineteen years old. Despite being an arranged marriage, she thought it would be a fairytale: a sweet, charming young guy, a great sophisticated rich family. She thought a perfect life awaited her. But her illusion broke the very day of the wedding when this perfect guy and his family started to show their colours. But she was adamant, she believed she could win them over if she loved them enough. So she gave her everything, only to be used, insulted, disrespected and broken by her new family and her husband. Naisha didn't know exactly when she gave up on a happy life but she became numb to everything. She just wanted to survive. . . until a new man entered her family and made her realize life was something to be lived not just survived. Emery Tsui was a businessman in his late thirties, who couldn't care less about anything other than his work. Love had left a bitter taste in his mouth since he was a kid. He had watched his mother going crazy for love and respect from her father, only to be rejected repeatedly because her mother was nothing more than his father's mistress. When he was born, he was also rejected along with his mother for being an illegitimate child. He watched his mother die craving love and acceptance, only to get cruelty and pain. For Emery, the image and feeling of love were forever tainted. He knew the demons in his head would never let him love someone . . . but when he saw Naisha, her life made his blood boil and he knew he couldn't ignore her. He knew he shouldn't care for her like that not only because she was more than 13 years younger than him but also because he was her husband's uncle.

A new MMORPG took the gaming world with a landslide. With rapidly increasing players base, it was the best game ever made. Game offered jobs as well as real money events. In this game of dream there was a boy who dreams to be in top of leaderboard, with an intention of being the only king of game.

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