The Duchess

She thought she was free. Until a billionaire and his daughter saw her — and decided she was theirs. One wanted a wife. The other wanted a mother. Neither asked if she agreed. They watched her for two years. Followed her every move. Until one day, they flew across the world and bought her future — with smiles, paperwork, and charm that smelled like roses but felt like chains. Now, she sleeps in silk sheets she didn’t choose. Wears clothes she didn’t buy. Answers to a name she didn’t earn. Every touch is a test. Every night is a transaction. And every whispered “I love you” is a warning. She hides pills beneath her tongue. She dreams of running. But there is no escape — only a cage made of wealth, obsession, and unbearable intimacy. Because he doesn’t just want her body. He wants her compliance. Her mind. Her loyalty. Her womb. And when the daughter discovers the truth — she doesn’t cry. She accuses. Now the doors are locked. The smiles are gone. And the only thing more terrifying than being watched… is being needed. This isn’t love. This is possession with a wedding ring. This is family, twisted into obsession. This is what happens when a girl becomes the answer to someone else's madness.

After transmigration, Lin Yue could hear a voice whispering in his ear every day, sharing all sorts of secrets with him. Small matters like the thoughts of the girl next door, to great mysteries like the secrets of the heavens, the voice persisted daily, broadcasting randomly. He originally wanted to live an unremarkable life, but in this world of Xianxia dynasties where mortals are considered as insignificant as weeds, the fate of an ordinary man without power is no longer in his own hands. Thus, he had no choice but to stop being 'just a person'. 'Your Majesty the Empress, you wouldn't want your secret of treason to be revealed by others, right?'

Weary reader, it is an honor that you have chosen this book amidst the heavy, shadowy shelves of this somber library. However, I regret to inform you that this book is ill. Your fingers should be able to feel the raised, diseased growths on the surface of its cover. The words, written long ago, cling to the pages like parasites, hoping for someone to observe their writhing, to feel them, analyze them, and touch the diseased core of this story. If you insist on borrowing this book, please be sure to regularly check your own physical condition.

"Your world is about to change." A voice whispered to me. I turned around but everywhere was dark and I couldn't make anything or anyone out. "Who is there?" I called out into the darkness. "I'm a friend Arin, no need to be frightened." The soft voice called out to me. "What do you want with me?" I questioned, my senses on high alert as I could feel the person moving around me in circles. "I don't want anything from you. I'm here to help you." The woman revealed and my brows furrowed in confusion. "Help me?" I asked. Arin is an omega born into the Bloodfang Pack, a role she’s long accepted but never fully embraced. Growing up with her best friend Siena, who dreams of becoming Luna, Arin has always been overlooked and dismissed by those around her, especially the Alpha’s sons, the triplets Kael, Jaxon, and Rowan. However, on her 18th birthday, everything shifts when Arin learns that her mate bond has been forged with one of the triplets. The triplets, each with their own distinct personalities and goals, are drawn into a tangled web of competition, love, and duty. Arin’s bond shifts between them, causing tension and uncertainty within the Pack. But Arin’s journey takes an unexpected turn when she learns of her true heritage: she is the descendant of an ancient royal bloodline, and her powers are linked to the Moonwell, the Pack’s most sacred and powerful source of life. As the Moonwell begins to fade, Arin’s destiny is revealed. Only she can restore the Moonwell and save the Pack, but doing so means losing her mate bond forever. The battle for the Pack’s future escalates when a betrayal leads to a civil war, and one of the triplets sacrifices himself to protect Arin and restore balance. With the Pack’s survival hanging by a thread, Arin must face the harsh reality of her choices and what it means to lead.

Isabella Beaumont pensait faire un échange intelligent, bien que désespéré : sa liberté contre un mariage avec le redoutable Duc Alaric Thorne. Bien sûr, ce type avait une réputation plus sombre qu'une nuit sans lune, murmurée dans tous les coins du royaume, mais ce n'était qu'un contrat, n'est-ce pas ? Un moyen d'échapper à un passé brutal qui avait littéralement laissé sa marque sur son visage. Elle ne s'attendait pas à de la chaleur, et certainement pas à de la passion. Mais alors Alaric, cet homme redoutable et craint, commence à agir de façon... protectrice. Sa gentillesse inattendue lui donnera envie de jeter son masque protecteur et de tomber amoureuse de l'homme qui devait être simplement son ticket vers la liberté. Juste au moment où Isabella commence à croire qu'elle pourrait mériter le bonheur, tout commence à s'effondrer autour d'eux. Avec des vilains en liberté, d'anciennes blessures rouvertes, et les vraies couleurs de chacun qui se révèlent, cet amour soudain et féroce est-il assez fort pour survivre à la tempête ? Ou bien l'obscurité de leurs passés et ces jeux mortels vont-ils briser tout ce qu'ils commencent à construire ?

> In a world where demon outbreaks tear through cities like wildfire, only the elite Rankers stand between chaos and annihilation. Anya, known as the Ice Queen, is cold, brilliant, and battle-hardened beyond her years. Leading Unit-7, she lives by the blade and hides behind silence. But when a mission goes wrong, and she’s forced to shield an innocent child with her own body, a mysterious boy named Dev appears from nowhere—his timing perfect, his aura unknown, and his presence... unsettling. From cursed zones to tangled emotions, Anya’s world begins to fracture—and within the ashes, something stirs. What happens when fire touches ice? “Ashes of the Void” is a fast-paced anime-style fantasy drama filled with demon battles, squad bonds, emotional awakenings, and sparks of romance. Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen.

Violetta Cecilia Velyssia, the widowed Duchess of the secluded and prosperous duchy of Velyssia, is the younger sister of Emperor Alaric III. She is bound by her title to produce an heir for her dukedom. However, Violetta is not interested in love or remarriage, believing that romance is a distraction in a world ruled by politics and power.

“My only regret was.. living like a puppet for my sister!” Olivia Witherland had no one but her sister in this world. So when her sister Oriana married the duke of Aykroyd and became the duchess, she had no choice but to follow her there. Despite knowing that her sister had killed the previous duchess and going to harm the child left behind, she kept her eyes closed. But when the child grew up as Demon,he killed everyone including her and the innocent kids, Oriana gave birth to. Olivia regretted that her silence had harmed not only Damon but her innocent nephew and niece. Everyone was killed, but the killer lived a hollow life too. But fate gave her a second chance. Would she be able to save everyone or would destiny play a cruel game again?

Shujaa Mkubwa's Dying Sun Empire has overstayed its welcome by a century or two. In every corner of Ihlok Vartul's four continents, people are holding onto life, gods, and spirits as they try to avoid being crushed by the weight of industry, political corruption, and realpolitik. In this, the unremarkable Basic have it worst, skittering between the thundering boots of magic and blessing. Young Fortus Ngubane is just about ready to quit.

After her fairy-tale marriage to Duke Kilian van Veldemere, Duchess Lysanne begins to change. She withdraws from court. Whispers spread. And then—she vanishes. Each disappearance leaves her more distant, more haunted, as if carrying memories she refuses to speak aloud. As love turns cold and tensions rise, the duchess makes a decision that will alter not only her future, but his. In a world where loyalty can be deadly and even time is not what it seems, Lysanne and Kilian must face the truth of who they are, what broke between them… and what might still be saved.

Elysia Mendel is the young heiress to the Mendel Duchy, a long lineage of powerful dragon tamers. Having grown in priviledge and with a carefree attitude; she didn't pay much attention to preparing to fulfill her future responsibilities. However, after being struck by tragedy, she is now forced to take on a title she is definitely not ready for. In order to protect her family and save her kingdom from a looming threat, the young dragon duchess will embark on a journey around the world to gather the resources she will need. Accompanied by her dragon Splyce, a dragon with the ability to steal the skills of the beasts he devours, she will increase her wealth, fame and power, and in the process discover how to balance her duties and love.

A history professor discovers a coded manuscript in Spain and after deciphering the codex, he appears dead as part of the rituals of a secret society from the Middle Ages and sends the manuscript to two people, one of whom is Gregory Evans, who is now part of a plot in which he is one of the chosen ones by this sect to protect the greatest relic of all time, the Ark of the Covenant. In yet another surprising plot full of twists and turns, Gregory Evans races against time and unravels humanity's greatest mystery, without knowing that everyone has been deceived the whole time.

This story follows the adventures and training of Princess Violetta Purpe - or Violet - as she finds out about a curse over her Kingdom, the Purple Kingdom. You’ll follow her as she meets and trains under the other princesses of the Kingdoms of Color as she runs from her fiancé, Blake Black, tries to break the curse, find her mother, Ira Pink as she tries to embrace and complete all the prophecies. Will this 15 year old princess be able to control the flames of red before the day of the Red Sun or will she be forced to marry a man she doesn’t even know?

In the cold heart of Victorian London, Lady Elenora Warwick is forced into a loveless marriage with Darius Cain, a self-made industrialist who purchased his noble title, and with it, her freedom. She is noble by blood, proud and silent. He is power-hungry, sharp-tongued, and despises the aristocracy she represents. From the moment their eyes meet, hostility sparks. But the grand estate they now share hides more than gold-framed portraits and endless halls... It hides secrets that could destroy them both. Bound by duty, trapped by expectations, and fueled by mutual disdain, what begins as a clash of worlds slowly ignites into a dangerous, undeniable desire. Can love grow where hatred once bloomed? Or will pride and secrets tear them apart?

Ayura Andreas tidak menyangka dirinya yang di kehidupan sebelumnya memiliki takdir yang malang bertransmigrasi menjadi seorang Duchess. apakah ini yang di namakan transmigrasi tapi aku tidak pernah membaca novel satupun! ayura mencari sesuatu yang bisa menjadi petunjuk di kehidupan ke duanya ini. ketemu!! Ayura seketika lemas kaki nya tidak mampu berdiri ketika membaca sebuah kertas yang bertuliskan rencana suaminya yang ingin menghilangkan nyawa Duchess. Duchess itu kan aku yang sekarang! Ayura meremas kertas itu lalu ia keluar dari ruangan Duke dengan susah payah rasa sesak di dada mulai menyelimuti

In the mansion of the Duke Van Blue, several peculiar individuals work as servants. Like Bonnie: who dreamed since childhood to be a maid even if she had the potential to become one of the world's greatest mage; Or Ann: who is a maid because she wants to be hitted by the Duchess; or Vymiru: who's definitivally not a tween dragon.

Storyline: MATURE 21+ ONLY!! My life was perfectly ordinary until she, a sweet, unsuspecting patient, was admitted to my hospital wing. From the moment I saw her, all I could think about was getting my hands on her innocent self. There's just one small hurdle in my path, but I've already figured out a way around it. All it takes is making her mine, and she'll be with me always. Warning: This book is an over-the-top, insta-love romance. Expect nothing but steamy encounters, attempts to make babies, and an obsessed, bearded alpha hero claiming a virgin who will be his forever. If you're looking for something hot and dirty, this is it! *Spoiler* There's a sweet, smutty surprise at the end!

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. ~~~~~~~~~~

The duchess's scheme, female lead: Vanessa male lead: Henry insta: Araflyxx thank you for reading!!!

Marcella Valemont was a villainess wrapped in silk and thorns. The alluring, selfish daughter of the High Priest, she was forced into a cold marriage with the Black-bellied Duke Berith Montclair. She longed for power and would stop at nothing to claim the crown, even if it meant seducing the incorruptible Crown Prince Lucian and clawing her way to the throne into becoming the Queen. Until it all burned. Her ruthless schemes led to betrayal, rebellion, and ruin-- an empire on its knees, a virtuous king destroyed, and a rebellion led by the man she discarded. Desperate and full of regret, she barters her life with the Duke to save Lucian. In an interesting turn of events, Marcella gets to go back in time to fix her wrongs, save the man who was ruined because of her and hopefully stop the bloodthirsty rebel Duke Berith. She finds herself reborn as her 18-year-old self with a chance for a do-over and vows to do better this time. But the past does not forget. Nor does the devil in her husband’s skin. Secrets long buried begin to surface, and Marcella discovers that her former husband is far more than he seems—a man cloaked in darkness, harboring a purpose that threatens everything she holds dear. They say second chances come with thorns and to fix the past, she must trust the devil who destroyed it.

Ayura Andreas tidak menyangka dirinya yang di kehidupan sebelumnya memiliki takdir yang malang bertransmigrasi menjadi seorang Duchess. apakah ini yang di namakan transmigrasi tapi aku tidak pernah membaca novel satupun! ayura mencari sesuatu yang bisa menjadi petunjuk di kehidupan ke duanya ini. ketemu!! Ayura seketika lemas kaki nya tidak mampu berdiri ketika membaca sebuah kertas yang bertuliskan rencana suaminya yang ingin menghilangkan nyawa Duchess. Duchess itu kan aku yang sekarang! Ayura meremas kertas itu lalu ia keluar dari ruangan Duke dengan susah payah rasa sesak di dada mulai menyelimuti

Her homeland was destroyed and her people where killed. At barely the age of nine only she and three other girls escaped this purge. After stepping foot into the Garden of Leto, them met unknown people and was seperated. Years later they meet again stronger and better. Rudina decides it is time to take back what was stolen from her but first she must have a powerful man beside her. "I have a room" he whispered quietly "Great" She replied "We shall meet there after the ball"

"Waking up in a fantasy world? Fine. Being sold off to a ruthless Duke? Not on my to-do list." When Sienna Carter, a culinary arts graduate, who is also a doctor and scientist , dies in an accident, she never expects to wake up as Lady Althea Vale, the illegitimate daughter of a noble home. She has always been maltreated by her father, step mother and siblings, her future seems bleak—until her father sells her off in marriage to Duke Alistair Ravenshade, a feared warrior known as the "Demon Duke". But when she meets him, Althea realizes the rumors are wrong. Alistair isn't a monster—he's a desperate leader trying to save his crumbling duchy. War, famine, and corruption threaten his land, and Seraphina sees an opportunity. Armed with: - A magical skill that allows her to "create" anything she can fully conceptualize - 21st-century food, medical, and engineering knowledge - A stubborn streak that refuses to let her be a powerless noblewoman Althea begins to transform the war-torn duchy, introducing everything from efficient farming techniques and enchanted irrigation systems to soap, better textiles, and even coffee. But the biggest challenge? Winning the heart of her brooding, mysterious husband. With scheming nobles, magical creatures, and the shadow of war looming, can Althea modernize an ancient world while navigating romance and political intrigue?

In the magical kingdom of Arvelle, where noble houses control elemental magic and politics is as dangerous as any battlefield, a headstrong duchess’s daughter and an aloof prince must pretend to be in love—for the good of the realm. Elyra Virell, daughter of the most powerful duchess, has only one mission: stay far away from the royal court's manipulations. But her plans are shattered when her mother strikes a deal with the Queen—forcing her into a fake engagement with the infamous, arrogant crown prince, Caelan Rhiordane, a prodigy blessed with the rare Void affinity. The catch? They hate each other. And everyone in the kingdom seems to be watching and betting on when they’ll kill each other… or kiss. As their lives become a public spectacle, the lines between acting and feeling start to blur. With new characters entering their tangled lives—from loyal friends to secret enemies—Elyra and Caelan must learn that sometimes, love isn't something you fall into. Sometimes, you’re pushed.

After dying mid-scheme, legendary duchess Marguerite awakens as Seraphina von Ashgrave—broke, titled, and surrounded by cats. With charm, violence, and a very fat feline CFO, she builds an empire of clubs, brothels, and whispered secrets—collecting beautiful, morally flexible men along the way. She’s not here to save the world. She’s here to own it. And redecorate it in velvet and sin.

Recreate again Second account: Mayeogu first account: Ara_alice the full chapters will be put back here again and continue again✨

Briana is a duke's daughter who's been on the battlefield for almost a decade. After ten years of battling, what she comes back home to is a run away younger syster, whom she has to replace in an arranged marriage. "Father! How can you do this to me? All I ever asked of you was an a few years older, soft-hearted, husband who faints at the sight of blood! Now you want me to marry a younger bloodthirsty man, who also happens be our houses enemy? Have I not dealt with enough enemies?" "It is his majesty's orders! Did I tell you syster to run away? No! What do you think should we become traitors? Do you expect our entire house to die because you want a cute husband?" "Yes! I don't care!" "Guards drag Briana to her room! Servant! Servants! Make her look like a decent lady! Her carriage will be here in one hour!"

Historical Fantasy、Female Lead、Business Strategy、No Romance、Strategic Genius、Systemic Rebellion、Maritime Trade、Alternate History、High IQ、 Power Struggle。 During the Great Sheng Dynasty, when scholars were valued and merchants were valued, 15-year-old Shen Ruoxin, with modern investment banking thinking, exposed the losses of the family's silk and satin store and seized power from her elder brother with a "proxy holding agreement". After being framed, he fled to Southeast Asia, founded "Beike Commercial Bills", and formed a convoy, reducing transportation costs by 60%. After returning to the Central Plains, she broke the monopoly on iron ore and established a women's trading company. With the "salt diversion Division Technique", she dismantled the interest chain between officials and merchants, and eventually made commercial bills the hard currency of the empire. Without relying on marriage alliances and calculations, but only on precise data and contractual games, a business empire without a crown was created under the iron law of hierarchy, proving that business wisdom is the key to breaking the deadlock.