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In the Victorian Era, a brilliant yet unsuccessful female writer strikes a daring deal with a demon to overcome her struggles with writing erotica. A deal that will change her life in more places than just her bedroom.- Weekly updates - Book 1 in the Dating the Devil series***Amelia Balfour, an intelligent and sharp-tongued woman, finds it suffocating in the confines of Edinburgh's Victorian society, but is unable to become a celebrated author due to her inability to write erotica. Desperate to break free from her restraints, she summons Lucian, a captivating demon known for his seductive charm and otherworldly allure.Lucian, enchanted by Amelia's intellect, and unassuming naivety, proposes an unconventional pact. Rather than demanding her soul or her firstborn child, he offers to teach her all that he knows about seduction and sex, if Amelia becomes his Amtum, his apprentice. Hesitant yet intrigued, Amelia agrees.As they embark on their peculiar arrangement, Amelia and Lucian engage in a battle of wits and wills. Amelia's writing blossoms under Lucian's tutelage, each word dripping with seduction and unleashed desire. Lucian becomes both her muse and her foil, challenging her limits and awakening a side of her she never knew existed.Until she discovers that Lucien's true motive extends far beyond aiding her writing."Seduction in Ink" is a spellbinding tale of forbidden desires and the transformative power of embracing one's own sensuality. Against a backdrop of societal repression and supernatural intrigue, Amelia and Lucian's sensual relationship sets the stage for a captivating exploration of love, trust, and the sacrifices we make in pursuit of our passions.…

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WATTYS 2021 Historical Fiction winner | Writers Of The Past Series. 4000 years ago, in an empire where women were little more than flowers on the wall, one princess cemented her story in history and changed the art of writing for centuries to come. ***Based on the real-life Akkadian princess and high-priestess Enheduanna, this novel explores the life of history's first author. An outspoken visionary with a talent for writing down her deepest emotions, Enheduanna's life is turned upside-down when the god Nanna chooses her to become the high priestess of Ur. As her power in the city of Ur grows, so does her list of enemies. But her own safety is the least of her worries when thousands depend on her to keep the vengeful gods happy, and their land safe.Either way, Enheduanna is not willing to go down without a fight. One way or another, she will carve her own path, and nobody is going to erase her from the pages of history. - part 1 of the Writers Of The Past Series -…

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As a little girl I loved Indiana Jones, not Harrison Ford, no, Indy. I dreamed about one day exploring ancient temples just like him. Now, as an adult, many say I am a real life Indiana Jones. I'm an archaeologist with a masters degree in Cultural Heritage who works in museums and goes to excavations. I've seen the temples, held the skulls, encountered the creeps who only want the treasure, and yes, IT BELONGS IN A MUSEUM. But I'm not Indy, I'm no hero, no finder of priceless treasures; I'm just one person in a team of amazing experts who's job it is to try and uncover the truth about our past.And these are my stories.🎖2019 Watty Award winner Non-fiction🎖#1 in autobiography 11-09-2019…

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Zach and Liv are two archaeologists who adore ancient Rome. They study it, excavate it, theorize and gush about it. But now, they must live it...for one year.If they manage to live like ancient Romans for just one year, all their financial troubles will be over and they will be able to make all their dreams come true.But will these most knowledgeable of history buffs be able to survive the ways of an ancient civilization? And will their relationship be able to withstand the test of time?Well, you know what they say; when in Rome, do as the Romans do.…

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As Shakespeare said, "Brevity is the soul of wit" Which can be translated into , "less is more." So, dive into these short stories who are holding big worlds, with small words. It's like walking to the moon and back in a minute.~With award-winning story "Sour Milk" awarded by the @earnestcommunity ~~2nd Place in the 2018 Historical Fiction Smackdown hosted by @historicalfiction~©2018 Alatary NoonAll works in this collection are protected under the EU copyright law. In addition, to those from outside the EU, I am asserting my moral rights that this story shall not be reproduced or transmitted in whole or in part in any manner without written consent of the copyright holder.…