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Mary Murray has seen her family lifted from poverty when her second brother Mark marries the lovely Amanda. She now has an attractive dowry and men begin seeking her hand in marriage, but she refuses to accept any of them. She wants what her own parents had, what her brothers George and Mark have with their own wives. True love is what she craves, and she has found the subject of her affections, but he doesn’t even spare her a single glance.

Lord George Murray is the eldest son of Lord Victor Murray, the Duke of Pembington. He deeply respects his father, but doesn’t like the idea of being forced to marry a rich socialite just to save their family estate. George wants to discover love on his own terms, but when he does, he is suddenly forced to choose between the passionate beatings of his true heart and the clamoring demands of family honor.

Like in all the pretty pictures, King Town looks perfect. But underneath the cracks that a painting can never altogether hide, lies and sins rule the town, with the academy right in the middle of it. Kidnapped and forced from my latest foster home into the dangerous world of King Academy and the games they play, I find out I’m from here, and now, there is no escaping this world. I’m born to play the same games they do.

Mermaids by Louisa May Alcott is a charming and imaginative short story that explores themes of wonder, beauty, and fantasy. A lesser-known gem from the beloved author of Little Women, this enchanting tale transports readers into a magical world beneath the waves, where mermaids glide through shimmering waters and weave their secrets into the ocean’s depths. Alcott’s lyrical storytelling and vivid descriptions bring to life a mystical underwater realm filled with grace and mystery.