Desperate Duchesses Series Novels & Stories

"The Duchess of Kobach has arrived," The servant announced the arrival of Emma in a very careful way "Who shall that be, oh right, the new married Duchess?" "The said daughter of a Merchant in Luriem?" "Oh no! She is now a Duchess, don't you remember?" "Oh yes, Your Highness, hadn't you met her? The Duke for sure had taken her here before, right?" "They said she is the most beautiful woman in the country." "How silly, she is just a witch, maybe she created her own rumors."

Izabella screamed Greg’s name, trying to tell him about the two women, who she perceived as imposters, not knowing that they were the empress and consort of the vampire community, whose presence Greg requested. Greg, his eyes now a deep onyx, began, “Izabella Delilah,” the fact that he used her full name and that his eyes were a shade that she’d never seen told her everything she needed to know. Her neck stiffened. Her wrists tried to break free but the tendrils only tightened around them. The duke smirked. “Did you really think I wouldn’t find out?” Her breathing shallowed. But her eyes maintained their adamance and ferocity.

She lay in her room, thinking about all that happened. "One event after the other, this sure is a web of uncertainty" she snuggles deeper into the quilt and slept off. ******************* some castle drama might ensure tomorrow, the Duke's daughters are known for their elegance and almost perfect behavior, their mother the duchess want either of them to get the attention of Devon Brothers.

(Duchess Marriane) To my surprise, the one who comes in was not the duke but his wife. Duchess Marriane Hallerus Murr, 5th Princess of the Hallerus Kingdom, a 25 years old noble lady with blonde hair, visually she looks beautiful, she can easily pass as a Holywood top star. she looks elegant and docile, just like a textbook noble flowers. She and the knight on her right was a lover (?) for a long time, she's also involved in the conspiracy to kill her own husband. The Handsome knight was actually an undercover Mage Knight from the principality of Light, Anderson Gona a high-level mage knight send to infiltrate the Duke's territory to entice and seduce Duchess Marriane with the intention of u

, this ball is where Penelope will be humiliated by her aunt and cousin because they are jealous of her and her family's reputation, and this is also where Penelope will begin to become a villain,' Penelope reflected. "Mother, can you tell me who will be at the ball?" Penelope asked her mother "Well, your aunt Juanna and cousin Camilla will be there, and also there will be other guests from the Northern Dessert," Madam Giselle explained. "The Emperor assigned the three Duchesses, and whoever satisfies them wins and has a reward from the Emperor and the Northern Dessert ruler." Madame Giselle added "Who are the three Duchesses then?" Penelope asks "Well, it is the duchess of Bluefort, me, and

"We are going to handle the inside. Vespera wants to play a game of ledgers? Let's go show her the cost of doing business." They sprinted for the tramline doors, leaving the roaring chaos of the harbor behind them, rushing headlong into a ticking clock and the cold, calculating heart of the Iron Duchess. End of Chapter 39

"Gentlemen, if you would please calm down. Remember who you are." He was Charles de Nocrosse, the Duke of Carlisle, Lord of numerous estates and a great Duchy. He remembered perfectly well who he was, which is why he would not fall face down to the King. He was a powerful man too. A knock. No one moved, no one was fazed. Another knock and the door opened. "Your Grace, the Dowager Duchess is here."

That’s what she wants—to see me bleed in front of her. I rise slowly, every movement controlled, elegant. My heels click against the marble as I step closer, until I’m just within her space. “Luca left it to me. All of it. Because he knew I would protect his legacy better than anyone. Certainly better than a bitter woman looking to line her own pockets.” Her mouth twists. “You think this is over?” “I know it isn’t.” My smile is razor-thin. “Which means I’ll be ready the next time you try. But I suggest you stop embarrassing yourself by sending me fraudulent proposals through intermediaries. If you want to steal from Luca’s memory, at least do it to my face.”

He frowned, then returned to Ginevra's side and slipped back into his doting routine. The auction began. As the host introduced the items, a familiar name caught my attention. "Tears of the Deep" was a sapphire necklace. It wasn't just jewelry. Three years ago, after Mattia barely survived a setup by his rivals, he'd made a promise from his hospital bed. He'd pointed to a photo of this very necklace, his eyes red-rimmed, and sworn, "Catalina, once I take over the Vitale empire, I'll buy this and propose to you with it."

He rebuked when he sniffed the paper. “Duchess Calliope, woman fluent in eight languages and comes from a noble house situated in the hills of Milena. Her family is notorious for possessing a numerous army. One who may speak to her, agrees to be charmed by her…” He opened the third one. “Lady Diene…” “Baroness Itzel…” “Princess Arlet…” "Lady Seline..." “Duchess Katrina…” He read her seven letters and finally turned to her with a baffled expression on his face.