Final Showcase for Wattpairs 2019
6 stories
Imperial by PaintingTheRosesRed
Imperial
PaintingTheRosesRed
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Shah Jamshid al-Hassan, king of the Sazian Empire, is dead. He is succeeded by three heirs: Esfandar, the crown prince; Soraya, the forgotten daughter; and Roshani- the one who killed him. Roshani felt no remorse shoving her sword through her father's heart. Nor does she have any doubts about imprisoning her cunning grandmother in the depths of the royal prison, where she can't cause any more trouble. The tyrannical tendencies in the young empress only seem to be tempered by Kasra, her infant half-brother born shortly before the coup. To protect Kasra, Roshani is determined to kill her other siblings and end this conflict once and for all. But spies and betrayers abound in the palace, and Roshani may have more enemies within than without. Esfandar's mind has always been more attuned to war than to the politics behind it. Shocked and outraged by his sisters' betrayals, he seeks to reclaim the throne that is rightfully his. His troops rally in support of their emperor, retaking the north from Roshani's forces. Yet doubt soon creeps into the young prince's mind. As his armies forge ahead, Esfandar will discover that governing and conquering are not one and the same. The large personalities of Esfandar and Roshani have always outshone Soraya in the palace. Neither the shah nor the other palace lords ever concerned themselves with the quiet girl hiding behind her mother's skirts. But now, having escaped Roshani's coup, the empire has been forced to consider Soraya a threat. Protected by the priests and magis of the fire temple, Soraya's claim to the throne is the weakest. Her only hope is a strange power from the gods, one she's not even sure she can control. Three siblings. Three armies. One crown.
Brightening White Flowers by Xandria_CW
Brightening White Flowers
Xandria_CW
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  • Parts 24
Karri Wrighte is a descendant of the Blessed family, Kinza. She is also special in her own right. Born straddling the line between life and death. Born with two instincts. One to nourish and heal. The other to harm, destroy. Kill. Now a Warrior, she knows better than her family that choices matter. Every little choice can lead up to one big choice. It can lead up to one tragic event. Choices matter and she's upset at her family's choice to hide behind their walls. She doesn't think it's right for them to ignore the suffering and brutality outside but she has no say, at least not yet. But when one of her family decides to leave their walls and go outside, she makes a choice. It is a choice that will change her life and that of her family's. It is a choice that could affect the lives of everybody in Lasinia. Sometimes, all it takes is one choice. ***** Wattpairs 2019 entry Thank you @AMLKoski!
Birthright by FluteQueen03
Birthright
FluteQueen03
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  • Parts 50
Nothing can stop his obsession. Killian Cattiveria attacked, overthrew and name himself king. Elyena O'Connell ran, leaving her captured sister behind at her prompting to escape him. He has searched tirelessly for his princess for three years. Where was she hiding? Would he find her? **** Wattpairs 2019 entry Cover made by @BornToWrite47 Picture credit to: Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash
Between Two Worlds [Excerpt Only] | NOW A PUBLISHED NOVEL by CelticWarriorQueen17
Between Two Worlds [Excerpt Only] | NOW A PUBLISHED NOVEL
CelticWarriorQueen17
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**Highest Rank: #16 in Historical Fiction 5/1/21** Between Two Worlds - A Novel of Ancient Rome Enid hates the Romans who enslaved her. Broken-hearted over the life she lost in Britain, she vows to bury her name and her past where the Redcrests can never reach it. As years of servitude pass, bitter resignation replaces her longing to return home. Then an unlikely friendship with a fellow outcast raises Enid out of her isolation, bringing both hope for the future and questions about the confusing God of the Christiani. Yet memories of her childhood haunt her, urging her to cling to her old identity, while the barriers of Roman society remain in the way of her deepest dreams. The peace she thought she made with the past is crumbling. But time is running out for Enid and those she loves. Danger threatens the household she serves as persecution stalks her few friends. She must decide if risking it all for the one she loves is worth giving up the world she knows. Even if it is a choice between life and death. Fabulous cover by my sweet friend, @FayLane! Best Overall in Dream Walking in The Dreamland Awards held by @TheDreamlandCommunity First Place in Historical Fiction/Romance in The Pen and Ink Awards held by CarolineDonica Final Five in the 2019 Standout Contest by paulapdx Best Historical Fiction Winner in The Fiction Awards 2019 held by @thefictionawards First Place in Historical Fiction in the World of Champions Awards IV held by @World_Of_Champions First Place in Historical Fiction in The Academy Awards 2020 held by @TeraVera 1st Place Overall Winner in The Academy Awards 2020 held by @TeraVera First Place in Historical Fiction in The Cosmic Awards 2019 held by @thecosmicawards First Place in The Warrior Awards 2020 held by @warrior_awards © Cheyenne van Langevelde 2021. All Rights Reserved.
Wandering with You ✔️ by Jazzy1983
Wandering with You ✔️
Jazzy1983
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  • Parts 52
✈️ Formerly featured on Wattpad Picks✈️ Thomas has it all: nobility, money, the girl, and a position waiting for him at the family business. But when he thinks about the life ahead of him, he can't breathe. So he takes a gap year backpacking. Nadia's relationship with Khai has many faults, but true love isn't supposed to be easy, and she's already joined him, belatedly, halfway around the world. So, she might as well stick it out. When Thomas and Nadia meet in a hostel in Peru, sparks fly, then Nadia finds herself dumped and almost out of cash. It's the perfect time for Thomas to make his move. Unfortunately, Nadia is determined to get back with her ex and is on her way to Cusco to do just that. So, Thomas follows, braving dodgy night buses and budget accommodation in a bid to win her heart. If you: *like a romance that doesn't take itself too seriously; *ever enjoyed a humorous Regency romance - and don't mind the clichés applied to a contemporary fiction; *laughed at those awkward moments in Travels with My Father; *have a case of wanderlust; *savour a slow-burn romance; *or think the nice guys deserve a chance, then I hope this may be a story for you! Warning, this book contains sex scenes and themes of emotional abuse. It is a work of fiction. 🌍 Top rankings: #2 Romance 9th July 2019 😱 #1 Travel 11th July 2019 [Wattpad Picks, Featured List, June 2018] [Featured on the following Ambassador Profiles: Chicklit, Undiscovered Books, Dangerous Love, Adventure] [Third place, Wattpairs Peer Mentorship Program, 2019] [Reviews by @HillbillieNolan in 'Nolan and Gracie's Book Reviews'; @Kelea_Dove in 'Book Reviews by Kelea'; @BornToWrite47 in 'Workshop.']
Wooing the Scout by sacredlilac
Wooing the Scout
sacredlilac
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  • Parts 1
One trail ride changes everything... When her latest boyfriend breaks up with her on Twitter, top talent scout Veronika Lange decides she needs a break from love to let her bruised heart - and reputation! - recover. Little does she know, the trail ride through the wilderness of Wyoming will not only help her figure out what she wants but holds everything she's seeking. 2019 WattPairs Mentorship Challenge. Many thanks to @aminaleeds13 for the cover design and great mentorship!