Regency Stories

Two years after Nathaniel Swift left for America to forget the woman he loved, he learns she's engaged to another man -- and returns to England to win her back. ***** Lord Nathaniel 'Nate' Swift is hopelessly in love with his best friend's younger sister, Charlotte Wilde. However, Nate's rakish ways, their ten-year age difference, and his best friend's objections soon make it very clear that a marriage could never take place. So Nate does the only thing he could: he travels to America and tries to forget about the woman he loves. But after two years in the New World, forgetting Charlotte proves to be impossible, and he's quickly pulled back to England after hearing of her engagement to another man. Determined to make up for past mistakes, Nate swears to stop the impending wedding and win back Charlotte's heart at any cost. But is he too late to show her the truth he's known all along -- that they're meant to be together, forever? [[Word count: 70,000-80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy

Born a slave, made an heiress, Annabelle must battle a society unwilling to accept her and a love that threatens to ruin her in order to keep her freedom. ***** Born a slave, Annabelle soon finds that fate has other plans when she's purchased by a man named Elijah Finley, who not only rescues her from an abusive master, but also gives her her freedom. However, her new life comes at the cost of another: Elijah has made Annabelle the heiress to his estate, in spite of having a son. So Henry Finley, unwilling to accept his father's will, is determined to regain his rightful fortune at any cost -- even if that means seducing his father's former slave... Content and/or Trigger Warning: This story contains some racist and sexist language that reflects the historical time period when it's set. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]]

After a disastrous first season in London, Rose Wilde finds herself torn between two men who love her -- but who both hide secrets that could ruin her. ***** Rose Wilde has always considered herself plain, especially when compared to her beautiful older sister Charlotte, and has practically given up on the idea of being romanced. But when American hotelier Derek Montgomery comes to revolutionise her little, sleepy English village of Ascot, Rose starts to revisit the idea of falling in love. However, Derek brings with him many secrets and obligations, some that might prohibit him from pursuing Rose -- and push her into the arms of her friend, Michael Cornell, the Marquess of Juniper. Will fate allow Rose and Derek to marry for love? Or will she indeed become the reluctant marchioness? [[Word count: 70,000 - 80,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy (The Reluctant Marchioness is the sequel to The Coveted Countess, but can also be read as a standalone)

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Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, may radiate elegance and authority, but beneath that polished exterior lives a woman intent on challenging the limits placed upon her. After spending eighteen tumultuous months in Prussia, Greer returns to discover an unwelcome Surprise awaiting her in the 1813 season: she is expected to choose a husband. The mandate leaves her bewildered, for although the world admires her and she plays her role flawlessly, she carries a lifetime's worth of doubts beneath the surface. People say that one cannot offer love without first embracing oneself - and now Greer stands at the threshold of understanding who she truly is. Her path toward self-love begins to peel back the defenses hidden behind her royal poise. As society gathers for the season, it becomes unmistakably clear that Greer has enchanted the three eldest Bridgerton brothers. Each finds himself drawn to her for different reasons: the responsible viscount, bound by obligation; the sensitive artist, longing to create; and the restless explorer, dreaming of distant frontiers. A grand romantic drama is set in motion - but in the end, only one brother will win the Princess Royal's heart.

"The green, green dress what a pleasure to unwrap," All Elizabeth wanted was to fall in love and all Anthony wanted was to never fall in love. So what happens when their mutual hatred grows into something else entirely. Started : 26/04/22 Finished : N/A [DISCLAIMER - I don't own any of the Bridgerton characters this is just a fanfiction. Only my own separate plot points and Elizabeth belong to me]

Anthony, anguished over the death of a deeply loved family member, was given another chance to make things right.

𝓔𝓵𝓵𝓮𝓻𝔂 𝓜𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓭 has spent years perfecting one thing: despising 𝓑𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓬𝓽 𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓭𝓰𝓮𝓻𝓽𝓸𝓷. "𝓘 𝓬𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭 𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝓺𝓾𝓲𝓽𝓮 𝓸𝓾𝓽𝓻𝓾𝓷 𝓱𝓲𝓶." "𝓘 𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓹𝓹𝓮𝓭 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓱𝓮𝓻." Ten years away gave her plenty of time to refine the art-hatred is, after all, much easier to maintain long-distance. But when the scandal that drove her family from London forces her back into society, Ellery discovers two rather inconvenient truths: Benedict Bridgerton has grown impossibly charming- and hatred is much harder to maintain face-to-face. One accidental scandal, one very public misunderstanding, and one entirely unplanned engagement later... Ellery finds herself entangled in a life she never wanted- and a man she can no longer pretend to hate. From Ellery's perspective, hatred is the safest mask she has left. But masks crack. And when hers does, Benedict is there to catch her-whether she wants to be caught or not. BENEDICT BRIDGERTON X OC (ELLERY MONTFORD) Started: 12/2/25 Completed: RANKINGS: #1 in #lukethompson | 12/3/25 #1 in #lukenewton | 12/3/25

Eleanor Whitcombe steps into the glittering world of London society with hope in her heart, determined to find more than wealth or title. Nathaniel, Duke of Ravenswood, carries the heavy burden of legacy and duty, convinced love is a luxury he cannot afford. When a single dance draws them together, whispers and choices intertwine, and both must decide if they will yield to expectation-or risk everything for a love neither expected.

Y/N returns to London after 10 years, having to have left the only home she had ever known, including her dearest childhood best friend, Anthony. When she finally reunited with the ones she haven't seen in so long, she certainly got a surprise on how much has changed since her departure...

A young high class society girl falls madly in love with a low class paper boy from the city. This story follows them all the way from the beginning through to their trials and tribulations as Y/N hunts for her favourite mysterious author and her lack in real life struggles causes a spat it their relationship.

He held the sketch between two fingers, lips curved into something dangerously close to a smile. "Tell me, my lady, is this how you see me? Or how you wish to?" Evelyn Everest is a baron's daughter by birth, but a scandalous artist by choice-secretly sketching half-naked men and selling her work to bored noble ladies under a disguise. Her most daring piece yet? A wickedly detailed portrait of the Crown Prince himself. When the sketch scandalizes the palace and a bounty is placed on the unknown artist's head, Evelyn must tread carefully, playing the perfect lady while navigating a world of whispers, suspicion, and a prince whose gaze lingers far too long. With scandal closing in and desire complicating everything, one thing becomes dangerously clear: in a game of masks and missteps, falling in love might just be her most reckless act yet.

Adelaide, Avery, and Amy Junes are the most beautiful, intelligent, and therefore the most desirable debutantes of the Season. There isn't a single gentleman who wouldn't wish to ask for their hand. But is it marriage that the young ladies truly seek? Can they play by the rules of Society or will they find themselves consumed by its expectations? Regular updates on Instagram season_of_junes

In the eighteen century, the young irish nobleman Nicholas Cheshire travels to Jamaica to take possess of his late father's properties; in the estate he meets the Creole maid Charlize, governess of the house, who has been raised in irish lifestyle. Nicholas falls for her, but he is afraid of consequences because of Charlize's origin; on her hand Charlize, devoted as she is, does not accept to be his 'kept woman'. So Nicholas decides to renounce of her and to marry her off to another man... . DO NOT COPY, DISCLOSE OR SHARE ANY PART OF THE STORY. THE STORY COMES FROM THE AUTOR'S MIND, ANY RESEMBLANCE WITH REAL FACTS OR OTHER FICTIONAL STORIES IS TOTALY CASUAL.

When a refined yet quietly mysterious young lady arrives at Aubrey Hall to serve as a companion during the tranquil off-season, she soon captures the attention of the Bridgerton family-most notably that of their steadfast Viscount. Anthony Bridgerton prides himself on order and responsibility, yet finds his composure steadily undone by her graceful wit and the gentle veil she keeps over her past. As curiosity blossoms into something far warmer, both must decide whether to let down their carefully tended defenses and discover what possibilities await when two guarded hearts meet.

If every young lady likes to be crossed in love now and then, the Vicar Pearce's daughters are three times blessed. Willful and spirited, Rachel refuses to think Lord Ellsworth's son, her dearest friend since childhood, is not in love with her. But the youngest sister, Amanda, is the one who's attracted the eye of Lord Dabney with her honey-gold hair and angelic demeanor. Meanwhile, Marian is stuck in the middle with no one to love--unless that charming rogue Simeon counts. The ways of the heart do not unfold in a straightforward manner for the delightful sisters in this Regency period romance.

Deepdive into Sidney and Charlotte as they fall in love and a CONTINUATION beyond the screen ending. A re-telling and continuation of Sanditon (PBS/ITV) expanding on the thoughts and feelings of Charlotte and Sidney. Of course going beyond the heart-wrenching screen ending. This is the Sanditon book as I want it to be. To my delighted surprise the story won the category 'Other' in the Sanditon Survival book club's (Facebook group for Sanditon lovers) '2020 Sanditon Fanfiction Awards'. Disclaimer; I have borrowed characters and part of dialogue even if I would love if they were all mine

[This story is now FREE] Florette moves to Versailles, only to discover a group of Fae are destroying France. Allying with the battled-scarred Destan, she has to save the kingdom. ***** Florette, a painter's apprentice, is finally welcomed to the palace of Versailles. Ready to work, she notices that several of the courtiers are too beautiful to be human. Soon a battle-scarred warrior, Destan, tells her the truth: a faction of Fae have left the faerie and are slowly destroying the French monarchy. Determined that France must not fall, Florette is forced to use her skill to smuggle messages about the Fae inside her own paintings. Can she trust the rugged warrior at her side? And can Florette save France from creatures beyond mortal control?

When a mysterious new steward arrives at the Featheringtons' windswept Cornwall estate for the off-season, Penelope Featherington finds her quiet retreat unsettled by the secrets he keeps carefully tucked behind a gentleman's manners and a gaze she cannot seem to ignore. As whispers of his past slowly unravel and an undeniable spark grows between them, Penelope must decide whether to guard her heart-or risk it entirely for a man whose very presence threatens to rewrite her future.

Now Available on Amazon or read for free with Kindle Unlimited. If you can I would really appreciate a review to make it easier for others to read. Thank you. Amidst the opulence of Regency-era England, "My Cynical Marquess" weaves a tale of unexpected connection. Miss Grace Preston, an orphan brimming with intelligence and an unyielding spirit, yearns to escape stifling societal norms. Her refuge becomes the home of the Marquess of Rutherford, a man of commanding presence and frosty demeanor. Thrown together by circumstance, Grace and the Marquess clash as he suspects her intentions towards his elderly mother. As misunderstandings entwine them, they form an unlikely alliance against the strictures of society. Grace challenges gender conventions, while the Marquess wrestles with emotions he thought long suppressed. Yet peril looms. Grace's scheming uncle plots a marriage that threatens her independence, while the Marquess is entangled with a high-society lady desperate to secure her future. In a race against time, they must navigate treacherous waters to rescue each other. "My Cynical Marquess" is a captivating story of defying expectations, embracing desire, and unearthing the strength of the human spirit. Will societal pressures break their spirits, or will their connection lead to a love that defies the odds? As danger and passion intertwine, Grace and the Marquess must decide whether to yield to society or fight for a future where love reigns triumphant.