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And I Darken

Catherine Galhart had saved herself for the only man she ever paid attention to, only for fate to crush her young heart when he came home with his fated mate in his arms. Lost and heartbroken, she ran and hid as she slowly picked up her broken pieces. But when she thought everything was finally falling into place and she was ready to accept the love she felt she deserved, life threw another reality in her face — a destiny she could never escape. Will she finally cave in and let fate take control of her life? Or will she keep fighting for the life she knew she wanted from the very beginning? Join Catherine as she embarks on the journey from love lost to self-discovery, family, and friendship to finding a love worth fighting for. ***** THE ALPHA BLOOD CIRCLE: Book 1: She's The Luna I Want Book 2: The Beta and I Although this book can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading Book 1 to understand the characters and the concept of the Claiming. ***** Follow me on my I G and F B for updates and teasers - author.cassa.m

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The Duke And I

*COMPLETED*She was wild, brave and Intelligent. She wants nothing more than being free and finding love.He was strong willed, passionate and sees women as burden and betrayers.Cassy, known as a wildflower was forced to pretend to be her brother and travel to England as the Duke of Eastland ward. With their parents both dead, the duke of Eastland was to care for them until they are of matured age.But, what happens when her brother fled to travel through the sea? Cassy saw it as a chance for her to also change her fate. Rather than going to the convent, she decided to pretend to be her brother.But, everything changes when a month later, the duke realizes she was a woman and not the man he thought she was? To make matters worst, what happens when he began liking her?

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Mr. Hottie and I

Mr. Hottie and I (He is a flirt, she is crazy) Genre: Romance, Comedy, Erotic Tags: hatred, love, jealousy, pranks, schemes, contract married, billionaires, highschool, sex, suspense…..etc Location: America Written by - Tema SYNOPSIS Hot, intelligent, successful and heart stoppingly handsome - those are words that Xander Richards is quite familiar with, he is a young billionaire in his final year of high school. Topping all that, is the fact that he is the only successor to his father's business empire. His gleaming ivory skin, rich black, combed over hair, delectable pink lips and perfect masculine figure have most girls fawning over him, in their eyes he is but a Greek god. Despite his cold heart, he loves all the attention he gets yet, considers all girls sluts who want attention and seeks to get it at any cost until he meets Eva Luna. Her headstrong attitude catches his attention and he immediately dislikes her for not falling in love with him like most girls. Eva Luna has more than a handful of screws loose, she is a crazy high school final year student. She was born with affluence at her beck and call but chooses not to flaunt it. She owns chains of companies. She is very beautiful, intelligent and a mean prankster, her golden skin, red hair and blue - hazel eyes are guaranteed to ensnare every heart. She butts heads with Xander from their first encounter and dislikes him immediately because of his sardonic nature and his reputation as a flirt. Alas, the tides of hate can be easily swayed, especially when adventures are thrown. Can there ever be a chemistry between the two?

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5 Princes and I

"You, my dear, will be going to help us to decide that. You will pick a king." "Say what now?" "I'm not going to repeat it since I know that you have heard me." "Fine! You want me to decide?! Nate!" I pointed to prince Nathaniel, if I remember correctly. He was slightly taken aback and a confused expression was replaced. "Do you want to be a king?" "I...uh...Yes?" He said. Unsure of his answer. It made me wonder if the expression on my face had forced him to say yes. "Good. Then you'll be the king. "What!? But that's not how you decide it!" PRINCE Ace said. "Fine! You're all kings. In fact, we ALL can be kings!!" **** She's Rosalie Amber Stan. A simple teenage girl, who made a wish to have a more adventurous life, was a victim of an abduction by the Fae queen to a different realm. She was brought to a castle with 5 supernatural princes, who are fighting for the throne. The queen gave her a task to be the one to choose the future heir to their kingdom. Little did she know that the queen only wanted one thing from her and the princes: Romance. Between a sparkly wizard, a rude obnoxious elf, a flirty vampire, and a couple of twin trouble making wolf princes; Is there really a right choice? And why is there a wolf spirit, who suddenly awakened upon sensing her arrival, kept stalking her? A romantic-comedy in 'another world' with a quirky-temperamental female heroine learning the culture of this new fantasy world.

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The King And I

Dawn never wanted to cross paths with the crazy King of Euphoris whom everyone loathed and avoided. He was unpredictable and inconsiderate. Nothing good came out of his rule. But her worst fears came to pass when she's forced to go to the castle against her wishes. The King was expecting a new bride, a princess from another kingdom that day but unfortunately, she killed herself because of fear of who the King was. The bride had to be replaced without much thought and Dawn fell right into their trap. Her story begins when she meets the King's two wives who hate her and wants to make her life a living hell. And the King she's marrying whose psychotic side was far different from what everyone thought it was.

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MR GAY AND I

Scott Anderson who was known by everyone to be gay because of his bad association with girls,took a challenge from his best friend Jackson McClain. Leading to the entanglement of he and Kylie Martin who got pregnant for him. Kylie had no interest in making a family because of what she passed through. Through a series of circumstances,the man and woman get to live together. Will one fall for the other?

198 Chapters

How Does 'And I Darken' End?

3 Answers2025-06-29 10:10:41

The ending of 'And I Darken' is brutal and bittersweet, perfectly fitting its ruthless protagonist. Lada finally achieves her goal of reclaiming Wallachia, but at a terrible cost. She murders her way to the throne, including betraying Mehmed, the Ottoman prince she once loved. Mehmed survives her assassination attempt, but their relationship is shattered beyond repair. Radu, Lada’s brother, chooses Mehmed’s side, heartbroken by his sister’s violence. The book closes with Lada crowned as prince of Wallachia, alone but victorious. It’s a stark reminder that power demands sacrifice—love, family, even humanity. If you enjoy dark historical fiction, 'The Poppy War' has a similarly ruthless protagonist.

Who Dies In 'And I Darken'?

2 Answers2025-06-29 13:02:51

Reading 'And I Darken' was a rollercoaster of emotions, especially with how brutal the character deaths are. Lada Dracul, the fierce protagonist, doesn't die, but her journey is shaped by the losses around her. The most shocking death is Mehmed's brother, Murad, who gets poisoned early on. It's a pivotal moment that sets Mehmed on his path to power and changes Lada's trajectory. Then there's Bogdan, Lada's loyal friend, who dies defending her—his death hits hard because of their deep bond. The book doesn't shy away from killing off significant characters, making the political stakes feel terrifyingly real.

Another major death is Radu's love interest, Mehmed's concubine, which devastates Radu and strains his relationship with Lada. The way Kiersten White writes these deaths isn't just for shock value; each one twists the plot and forces the characters to evolve. The brutality reflects the cutthroat world of the Ottoman Empire, where loyalty and love are often punished. Even minor characters meet gruesome ends, reinforcing the novel's theme that no one is safe in this world.

Why Is 'And I Darken' Considered Feminist?

3 Answers2025-06-29 04:58:49

As someone who devours historical fiction, 'And I Darken' stands out because Lada defies every expectation of femininity in her brutal world. She's not just strong—she's vicious, strategic, and unapologetically ambitious, rejecting marriage and motherhood to carve her own path as a warlord. The book flips Vlad the Impaler's story into a girl's coming-of-age, showing her clawing power from a society that sees women as bargaining chips. What makes it feminist isn't just Lada's rage, but how the narrative validates her hardness as survival, not a flaw. Even her brother Radu's softer masculinity gets equal weight, proving strength isn't gendered.

What Age Is 'And I Darken' Appropriate For?

3 Answers2025-06-29 19:57:29

I'd say 'And I Darken' is perfect for mature teens around 16+. The book doesn't shy away from brutal historical realities—think political betrayals, battlefield gore, and complex moral dilemmas. Lada's ruthless ambition and Radu's emotional turmoil aren't sugarcoated. There's strategic violence akin to 'Game of Thrones', though less graphic than George R.R. Martin's work. The romance threads are intense but not explicit. What makes it stand out is how it handles identity and power struggles, which resonate with older teens questioning societal norms. Younger readers might miss the nuances of Ottoman Empire politics woven into the plot.

Does 'And I Darken' Have A Love Triangle?

2 Answers2025-06-29 04:51:45

I recently finished 'And I Darken' and the dynamics between the characters are anything but simple. While there are intense relationships, calling it a love triangle feels too reductive. Lada, the protagonist, is fiercely independent and her connections with Mehmed and Radu are layered with power struggles, loyalty, and trauma. Mehmed’s obsession with Lada is more about possession than love, while Radu’s feelings for Mehmed are painfully one-sided. The book focuses heavily on political maneuvering and survival, with romance taking a backseat. Lada’s brutal upbringing makes her resistant to traditional romance, and Radu’s affection for Mehmed is tangled in his need for validation. The relationships are messy, toxic even, but that’s what makes them compelling—it’s less about choosing between two lovers and more about how these three destroy and rebuild each other.

The Ottoman Empire setting adds another layer of tension. Lada and Radu are hostages, and their bonds with Mehmed are fraught with danger. The book doesn’t follow the typical love triangle trope where the protagonist wavers between two options. Instead, it explores how love and ambition collide in a cutthroat world. Lada’s priority is reclaiming Wallachia, not picking a partner, and Radu’s arc is about self-worth. If you’re expecting a swoony romance, this isn’t it—the emotional stakes are higher, darker, and far more interesting.

Is 'And I Darken' Based On Real History?

2 Answers2025-06-29 08:00:36

Reading 'And I Darken' felt like stepping into a twisted version of history I thought I knew. The book takes the brutal, fascinating world of the Ottoman Empire and reimagines it with Lada Dracul as its ruthless protagonist. While it's not a straight historical account, the setting is deeply rooted in real events and figures. Vlad the Impaler, the real-life inspiration for Dracula, becomes Lada in this gender-bent retelling. The Ottoman court politics, the conflicts between Wallachia and the empire, and even Mehmed II's rise to power are all pulled from history. The author doesn't just copy facts though - she bends them to fit this darker, more personal narrative. The siege of Constantinople appears, but through the eyes of characters who make it feel fresh and terrifying. What makes it special is how the fictional elements blend with historical beats. Lada's journey mirrors Vlad's in some ways but diverges in others, creating this perfect mix of what was and what could have been. The Janissaries, the political marriages, the constant power struggles - they all existed, just not exactly as portrayed here. It's historical fiction at its best, using the past as a playground rather than a textbook.

The relationship between Lada, Radu, and Mehmed is where history and fiction collide most dramatically. Mehmed's historical conquests and personality traits are there, but his connection to the siblings is pure invention. That's what makes the book so compelling - it takes the cold facts of history and injects them with raw emotion and personal stakes. The brutality of the time period isn't softened either. Lada's viciousness fits right in with what we know of 15th century warfare and politics. The book made me research actual history because the line between fact and fiction was so intriguingly blurred. You get the essence of the Ottoman Empire's golden age, just with more daggers, betrayal, and a heroine who refuses to be forgotten by history.