Training Shadows: A Spy School 12 Dancing Princesses (Legends of Neverland #06) by Mary Mecham

Weak girls won’t survive spy training. Marina has spent her life being told exactly what she is worth—nothing. With a father who never lets her forget it, she clings to the one thing that might change her fate: a scholarship to an elite boarding school for wealthy young women. If she can become better, smarter, or more beautiful, maybe she can finally earn his approval and might even prove herself worthy of Marco, the boy she once loved and the man she can’t forget. But beneath Rosehaven Hall’s polished corridors is a dark secret, one that calls to Marina in the dead of night. An underground training arena where select girls disappear after dark. When an invitation is issued for her to join the Shadows, Marina isn’t sure she belongs with them…until she uncovers a plot that threatens her school and the only friend she’s ever had. As danger closes in and the girls’ training becomes a fight for survival, Marina must decide if she is fighting to be chosen…or finally choosing herself. Training Shadows is the sixth book in the Legends of Neverland series and can also be read as a standalone.

Seeking Revenge: A Villainous Goldilocks Retelling (Legends of Neverland #05) by Mary Mecham

Villains aren’t given second chances; they take them. Jillian learned the hard way that gold talks and mercy gets you killed. Left behind when her family was sold into slavery, she survived the streets with nothing but quick fists and even quicker lies. Now a bounty hunter cloaked in deception, Jillian lives disguised as a teenage boy to infiltrate the criminal underworld that destroyed her life. She doesn’t care who she has to catch, con, or kill—every coin earned is a step closer to revenge, and a step closer to tracking down the ones who tore her family apart. Her newest job leads her straight to the den of the most notorious crime ring in Berkway. Headed by three ruthless bandits, the crime ring is brutal, untouchable, and sitting on more secrets than gold. Going undercover and extracting her target was supposed to be simple, but when a handsome but dangerous bandit discovers Jillian’s secret, her safety is threatened and Lochlan’s growing interest threatens to unravel everything she’s fought to keep hidden. In a world where trust is a trap and vengeance is survival, love is a deadly weakness Jillian cannot afford. Seeking Revenge is the fifth book in the Legends of Neverland series and it is recommended to read the other books in chronological order prior to this one. If you enjoy adventure, villains, and damsels who distress others, start Seeking Revenge today! Tropes in Seeking Revenge: Goldilocks Retelling Morally Grey Heroine Disguised as a Boy Bounty Hunter Revenge Criminal Underworld Grumpy Girl Pretending to be Sunshine Sunshine Guy Pretending to be Grumpy Only One Bed (and it's just right) Damsel Who Distresses Others Clean YA Romance

Escaping Pirates: A Seafaring Cinderella Retelling (Legends of Neverland #04) by Mary Mecham

Navigating treacherous seas is perilous, but navigating love is even more dangerous. When Elena’s merchant ship is attacked by ruthless pirates, she is torn from her life and imprisoned aboard the Kraken’s Revenge. Forced to serve the captain’s cruel daughters, Elena’s dream of escape fades like the distant shore. Survival means obeying orders without question, but the fire in her heart refuses to be extinguished. Everything changes when a new prisoner is thrown into the brig—a dashing sailor named Harlan, whose defiance matches Elena’s own. Their connection is immediate, but the captain’s daughters are just as captivated by Harlan’s charm. As a forbidden romance kindles in the darkness of their confinement, Elena dares to dream of freedom once more. But danger looms when another pirate with sinister intentions wants to buy Elena. Now burdened with a secret that could change the course of history, Elena must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect Harlan and herself. As she navigates the treacherous waters of betrayal and desire, Elena must choose between the liberty she craves and the love she cannot deny. Escaping Pirates is the fourth book in the Legends of Neverland series and it is recommended to read the other three prior to this book for maximum enjoyment. If you enjoy pirate adventures, fairytale retellings, and no spice fantasy romance, dive into Escaping Pirates today! Tropes in Escaping Pirates: Kidnapped by Pirates Cinderella on the High Seas Serving the Captain's Two Daughters Forbidden Prisoner Romance Damsel in Extreme Distress Fairy God-pirate Clean YA Romance Tending Wounds Might Be Sold into Marriage What Readers are Saying: "Okay but seriously, how does every single book Mary Mecham pens outshine her previous one? Every time I think her stories could not possibly get any better, she proves me wrong. Again!" "A pirate ship is the perfect setting for all those who question, "why doesn't Cinderella just leave?" in the original story - certain death by drowning or shark is an excellent reason to stay!" "This is definitely not one of those books that is all sweetness and butterflies. It's dark and harsh. But it also shows hope in the trials, light in the darkness."

Betraying Korth: A Villainous Goose Girl Retelling (Legends of Neverland #03) by Mary Mecham

Traitorous spies don’t deserve happily ever afters. Dahlia has always known her life would end at the bottom of a hangman’s noose. But treason seems a small price to pay if it meant a chance to free her people from the iron grip of their tyrannical king. Dahlia can’t fail the rebellion now. Dahlia’s time playing the role of obedient handmaiden to Odette, the king’s entitled daughter, comes to an end when Odette is sent to marry her betrothed, and Dahlia strikes without mercy. After a swift mutiny en route to Haven Harbor, she forces the king’s daughter to trade places with her and upon arrival, masquerades in her mistress’s place. If she can ensure Haven Harbor’s loyalty to her rebellion, the king’s oppressive reign could end. But the princess’s fiancé, Korth, isn’t the man she expected, and her loyalties become torn as she begins to fall for him. Continuing the façade will force Dahlia to betray Korth, but to reveal the truth spells her own treasonous demise. Is a life of lies better than no life at all? Betraying Korth is the third book in the Legends of Neverland series but can also be read as a stand-alone novel. Tropes in Betraying Korth: Hidden Identity Traitorous Spy Morally Gray Heroine Political Rebellion Treason and Mutiny Rule-Abiding Prince He Falls First Goose Girl Retelling Clean YA Romance What Readers are Saying: "If you want twisted, villianous retellings, characters that do the wrong thing for the right reasons and who take action instead of being damsels in distress, and stories that tug at your heart, then this is the book for you!" "Best story in the series so far!" "This is a brilliant reimagining of the original fairy tale. Mary Mecham is one of the few people I've read who can write villain retellings where the villain isn't a complete moustache twirler."

Hunting Sirens: A Gender-Flipped Little Mermaid (Legends of Neverland #02) by Mary Mecham

She was destined to hunt sirens to extinction… but can she complete her mission before one of them captures her heart? Trapped on an island nation and surrounded by bloodthirsty sirens, the starving people of Haven Harbor are losing hope. Treva, a Deaf blacksmith immune to the tempting call of the sirens lurking in the deep, steps into the perilous role of Siren Hunter. If she can rid the waters of enough sirens, her people could be free at last. Unbeknownst to her, another creature dwells in the sea, even more ferocious than the dreaded sirens. When Treva faces the monster and loses, her life is saved by a handsome siren who has no voice. Can mortal enemies set their differences aside long enough to unite their nations? Or will Treva ignore her growing feelings and finish what she started? Treva is certain of one thing—that the famed Siren Hunter of Haven Harbor would never fall for one of her prey. Hunting Sirens is the second book in the Legends of Neverland series but can also be read as a stand-alone novel. Tropes in Hunting Sirens: Deaf Main Character Siren Hunter Gender-Flipped Little Mermaid Enemies to Lovers Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine Slow Burn Romance Morally Gray Heroine Forbidden Love Sea Monsters What Readers Are Saying: "This is book is everything I hoped for and more!!! The romance, the battles, the inner battling the FMC has left me completely surrender to this book!! NO SPICE- definitely heat but kissing only. SWOON LEVEL 100%!!!!" "Empowerment instead of disability" "The way it describes no sound and just includes the Deaf community is so amazing! The character dynamic is sooo different than any book than I have read. I have never read a book that doesn’t have a single sound included and that immersed me into the Deaf community. My husband is hard of hearing and my daughter preferred to go voice off and that means someone like Mary uses her books to make others feel loved!"

Becoming Hook: A Villainous Peter Pan Retelling (Legends of Neverland #01) by Mary Mecham

A pirate, a pixie, and a plot to foil Peter Pan… James Hook never meant to become a pirate, and never dreamed that he would turn against best friend, Peter Pan. Every adventure and eternal youth awaited them… until a pixie exposes a shocking revelation. Tinkerbell’s information forces James into acknowledging that, far from being the benevolent hero he painted himself to be, Peter Pan was kidnapping innocent children. After accepting the traumatic loss of his hand and of the family he can barely remember, James deserts Pan. In the fight to rescue the Lost Boys, Hook will risk everything, even if that means becoming the most notorious villain in Neverland… or losing the fiery pixie who is stealing his heart. Can the original Lost Boy vanquish Neverland’s greatest threat? Becoming Hook is the first book in the Legends of Neverland series but can also be read as a stand-alone novel. If you enjoy adventure, fairy tales, clean romance, and hard-won happily ever afters, dive into Becoming Hook today! Read Becoming Hook if you love: Swoony Pirates Pixie Love Interest Villain Origin Story Former Best Friends to Rivals Morally Gray Hero Rescue Mission Clean YA Romance Betrayal and Redemption From the readers: "My new favorite Peter Pan retelling!" "This book as well as Mary's others I have read have not had any language and are sweet romances with some kissing but nothing explicit. Also, no hidden agendas. So great for teens and adults. I highly recommend this book to everyone!" "I am wholeheartedly recommending this book for children ages 10+ as well as for anyone who craves more depth to the Peter Pan story."

Bred by the Beast: A Steamy Fairytale Retelling Monster Romance (After Midnight Series) by Annee Jones

🔥 I climbed to the Beast’s castle because I was told I’d never carry a child. The old stories say the monster in the black castle can give barren women what no physician can—for a price. I bring gold. Courage. Desperation. Bastian wants none of it. His price is simple: find the spell hidden somewhere in his endless library. Break his curse, and he’ll give me the child I came for. Then the castle doors lock behind me. Seven nights. Thousands of books. One massive, furred, fanged Beast who watches me like I’m already his. I should be afraid of him. I am. But the longer I search, the less I want to run. And the more I wonder what it would feel like to be wanted by the monster I came to bargain with. 💋 Beauty and the Beast vibes • Monster romance • Forced proximity • Breeding kink • Cursed Beast • Guaranteed HEA 🔥 Quick, hot, and bingeable in one sitting. 🔥

Forged Gold: A Retelling of Rumpelstiltskin (The Ruby Realm Book 5) by Abigail Manning

A blacksmith, a sailor, and an impossible sword that could destroy everything... A Retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. Emberly Miller may very well be the most talented swordsmith in the realm, but no one would ever know with her father getting all the credit. Ever since the loss of her mother, the once great swordsmith, Roy Miller, let his skills and business waste away until Emberly took matters into her own hands. With no one willing to buy a sword from a young woman, Emberly tricks her father into believing the work is his own, using his famous name to sell her blades. Meanwhile, the charming sailor, Corso, has found himself on the golden king’s ship of leviathans. After trading his service to save his crews’ lives, he has no interest in following the golden king’s rules, but while he’s trapped on board, he might as well learn what he can. Whispers say the king is after a new weapon, one that he wants a very specific swordsmith for... When the leviathans approach Roy’s forge, determined to drag him aboard their ship, Roy panics and claims he was never the truemaster, sending Emberly into their clutches... Dragged aboard the leviathan’s ship, Emberly is given an impossible task by the golden king himself: craft a sword of pure gold that can withstand battle. With only a floating forge and a smarmy sailor keeping watch over her, can such a task even be completed? Or will she manage to forge the last tool required for the destruction of the realm? The Ruby Realm is a collection of clean, intercepting stories, inspired by classic fairy tales. For more information on The Ruby Realm sign up for my free monthly newsletter at: Abigailmanningauthor.com

Insomniac's Curse: A Retelling of Sleeping Beauty (The Ruby Realm Book 4) by Abigail Manning

A girl with insomnia, cursed with a dragon’s heart every time she sleeps... A Retelling of Sleeping Beauty Kaliope never had the best relationship with sleep. Since her infancy, her three aunts have struggled with her insomnia, and even more whenever she finally closed her eyes. Dark circles and yawning weren’t too terrible to handle as Kaliope grew, until one day, she begins to do more than simply sleepwalk. When word of nightly attacks spread throughout their village, Kaliope realizes she’s the culprit when waking up near the carnage. The Isleen soldier, Daniel, has gained a great deal of respect from the grand duke after his involvement with the deathly events in Shainee, granting him an interesting new mission. The grand duke has received reports of mysterious attacks, all coming from a quiet village. The residents fear the infamous terrorists, the dragons, are to blame, and the grand duke believes they might be right. After his daughter was cursed, he hid her away to protect her from further harm from the dragons, but had they finally found her? The grand duke gives Daniel two tasks: protect his daughter, and destroy whatever is causing the attacks. Kaliope and her aunts must keep her curse a secret and their location hidden. Otherwise, the golden king who placed the curse may come to finish whatever he had planned for her… With a soldier both hunting her down and trying to protect her, it’s only a matter of time before her nightmares become a reality. The Ruby Realm is a collection of clean, intercepting stories, best enjoyed when read as a series. For more information on The Ruby Realm sign up for my free monthly newsletter at: Abigailmanningauthor.com

Sole of Secrets: A Retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses (The Ruby Realm Book 3) by Abigail Manning

An invincible princess and a dance with death... A Retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses Princess Ruby is the only biological daughter of the emperor out of her eleven sisters. Despite being classified as her father’s favorite, she’s barely even permitted to step outside the palace due to the emperor’s overprotectiveness. Some citizens believe she’s kept confined because she’s too treasured, while others believe it’s because she’s secretly ugly, but only her father and sisters know the true reason she’s locked away... Aiden is a common builder whose mother is slowly slipping away due to illness. He’d do anything to save her, even join the criminal group, the basilisks, in exchange for a magical extension of her life. With the emperor hosting a competition in search of a male heir, Aiden must now infiltrate the event and feed the basilisks whatever information they request. Should be easy enough. Or at least, it would have, until things take a turn for the worst when his fellow competitors begin to drop dead. Aiden’s job description never included murder, yet he still feels the basilisks are responsible, or worse... his intel helped them do it. Ruby may be a cherished princess, but she’s powerless to protect others. If she wants to stop the killer, she’ll need inside help from a competitor she feels she can trust... and she did like that Aiden fellow. Will Aiden help her save the other competitors, or will she be dancing with danger on her own? The Ruby Realm is a collection of clean, intercepting stories, best enjoyed when read as a series. For more information on The Ruby Realm sign up for my free monthly newsletter at: Abigailmanningauthor.com

Wilting Captive: A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast (The Ruby Realm Book 2) by Abigail Manning

A duchess, a beast, and a castle full of hungry hostages... A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Duchess Mirabel Brantley has spent nearly all her life being sheltered due to her fragile health. With no hope of ever living the life of adventure she dreamed of, Mira agrees to an arranged marriage with the neighboring duke of Dhurin. Their betrothal celebration might have been pleasant if they didn’t already despise each other, but it also might have helped if the entire party wasn’t taken hostage... The ex-prince Conan has been left beaten and scarred after his partnership with the criminal group, the beasts. With a hunger for vengeance against the Ruby Realm and a never-ending craving for power, Conan seizes the entire Dhurin castle with the help of an enchanted gift. His terms are simple; hand over Dhurin, and the hostages live. Refuse and... well, the guests will learn why he was favored by the beasts. Mira is a prisoner at her own party, but they might not be in as much trouble as they thought when a lone caster offers up her powers as protection. With the ability to cast her magic into living plants, the caster selects a simple rose to contain her gift. With only the dwindling lifespan of a rose keeping the hostages from being torn apart, it’s only a matter of time before matters get grim. Can Mira convince their captor to set them free before their time runs out? Or will they simply wilt with their rose? The Ruby Realm is a collection of clean, intercepting stories, best enjoyed when read as a series. For more information on The Ruby Realm sign up for my free monthly newsletter Abigailmanningauthor.com

Of Knives and Nobility: A Retelling of The Princess and the Pea (Twist of Tales Series) by E.G. Bella

He’s determined to rescue her. She knows it’s impossible. As his younger brother marries and takes the throne, Prince Fenrick Norlander of Pethaylia longs for nothing more than love of his own. When whispers circulate of a beautiful princess in the next kingdom awaiting an eligible suitor, he heeds his brother’s urging, and resolves to try for her hand. Surely these tests each suitor is forced through can’t be as hard as rumors claim. Princess Ellina Thorell of Cabrana is a captive in her own home, subject to an endless stream of men failing her mother’s corrupt tests, and resolved to no longer open her heart to any of them. She spends her days gazing out her window, wishing the time away, and when the eager prince from Pethaylia arrives, she wants nothing to do with him. He’ll fail and leave, like everyone else. But as Fenrick fights to earn her favor, he realizes the dire consequences at stake—failing at the tests will lose more than her hand, but her freedom. His efforts and unending kindness light a spark of hope in Ellina’s chest, but how can anyone overcome the queen’s deception? As stakes rise and lies twist, more than their own happily-ever-afters hang in the balance. This book is part of A Twist of Tales, a series of nonmagical Christian genderbent fairy tale retellings with epic adventures and animal companions. Of Knives and Nobility retells The Princess and the Pea, featuring a morally admirable hero, and tropes such as he falls first and forced proximity.

Towering Future: A Retelling of Rapunzel (The Emerald Realm Book 5) by Abigail Manning

The magical finale of the Emerald Realm... A Retelling of Rapunzel. It’s been over twenty years since the princess of Sybettal mysteriously vanished from her fallen kingdom. Many assumed the princess was slain alongside her parents, but the king of Ashbourne seems to harbor more information than he’s let on. Living entirely oblivious to the scarring caused by her home kingdom of Ashbourne, the sorceress Elle dreams of exploring the world beyond the walls of her tower. With a magic gift as dangerous as her own, she understands the king’s reasoning for keeping her tucked away. After all, seeing the future can prove to be rather powerful when a war between kingdoms is brewing. As tension builds between Ashbourne and the other kingdoms of the realm, Prince Miron seeks an opportunity to prove himself useful before his father selects his heir. Knowing his father has some sort of insight into the future, Miron explores the king’s forbidden tower to investigate. When his unexpected arrival startles a vision out of Elle, a terrifying future intertwines them both. Can Elle learn the truth behind her past while battling her pre-determined future? Or will Ashbourne’s strength prove to be too much to stand against? This book can be enjoyed as a standalone, but is best enjoyed when read in order due to potential spoilers. For more information on The Emerald Realm sign up for my free monthly newsletter at: Abigailmanningauthor.com

Stolen Crown: A Retelling of Thumbelina (The Emerald Realm Book 4) by Abigail Manning

Unwanted betrothals, a villainous prince, and one fiery red-head... A Retelling of Thumbelina. Nixie Greene is a small, agile, clever thief. In the fallen kingdom of Sybettal, the most valuable treasures aren’t made up of gold, silver, or jewels, but basic necessities. Nixie and her adoptive mother enjoy their peaceful life of scavenging until the neighboring kingdom of Ashbourne begins to dig their claws into their last natural resource—their people. As the citizens of Sybettal are being coerced into joining the Ashbourne military under the promise of hot meals and shelter, a band of rebels rise with their own plan to aid their kingdom. Rumors are circulating that the infant princess of Sybettal didn’t perish twenty years ago, meaning that a new monarchy could be established if she was found. But where do you find a hidden princess who was adopted as an infant and has unusual hair? It would seem that the red-headed Nixie has a few new suitors she must now address. What’s a thief to do when the greatest treasure in the kingdom is her own hand in marriage? Kidnappings, hunts, and deceivingly friendly faces all threaten to force Nixie into a crown she never wanted. Only one man actually seems to want to help her; however, he appears to harbor a few secrets of his own... Can Nixie find the truth behind her past before her future is redefined? Or will she be robbed of her family once again? This book can be enjoyed as a standalone, but is best enjoyed when read in order due to potential spoilers. For more information on The Emerald Realm sign up for my free monthly newsletter at: Abigailmanningauthor.com

Bearly Free: A Retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears (The Emerald Realm Book 2) by Abigail Manning

A runaway bride finds her way into an abandoned manor... A Retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Lady Aurelia Lockly has finally turned sixteen and hopes that her parents may finally loosen the reins on her position as a proper lady. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case; instead of gaining respect, she gains an arranged marriage with a complete stranger. Despite Aurelia’s lack of consent, her parents pursue the engagement, anyway. After all, it would benefit the family business fabulously... Not wanting to be forced into the role of a pretentious wife, Aurelia makes a run for it. Luckily enough, she comes across an abandoned estate that would be perfect for hiding in... That is, it would be, if it was actually abandoned. Can Aurelia escape without being sent back home? Or will her mysterious new hosts send her running for other reasons? With the aid of a young lord and a rather fluffy new companion, Aurelia will hide, race, and fight her way to freedom. But can she escape what she was born into? This book can be enjoyed as a standalone, but is best enjoyed when read in order due to potential spoilers. For more information on The Emerald Realm sign up for my free monthly newsletter at: Abigailmanningauthor.com

Poisoned Heart: A Retelling of Snow White (The Emerald Realm Book 1) by Abigail Manning

The first installment of The Emerald Realm... A magical collection of clean fantasy romances. A Retelling of Snow White. Princess Arabella is truly the fairest in all the land, and she knows it. With her pretty face, elaborate ball gowns, and glorious castle, she truly lives the perfect royal life. That is, until she is forced out of her home by a mysterious assassin. With only the clothes on her back and the tiara on her head, Arabella flees from her castle in the dead of winter. As a last resort for shelter, Arabella takes up work in a laundry mill with seven other women. The once adored princess is now subjected to sleeping in piles of dirty laundry, but at least she is hidden. Well, she hopes so… In the midst of her deadly game of hide-and-seek, she discovers that her kingdom is endangered by her absence. With the help of a dashing captain, a quirky noble, and her seven new companions, she must protect both her life and her kingdom. Will Arabella learn what true beauty is as she navigates her new life as a nameless commoner? While evil builds and secrets unfold, there may be more than her heart that’s poisoned. For more information on The Emerald Realm sign up for my free monthly newsletter at: Abigailmanningauthor.com

The Itsy Bitsy Liar (Once Upon A Rhyme Book 1) by Abigail Manning

What if the itsy bitsy spider could only weave a web of lies? Lacey Arachne has been cursed since she was a child to only speak lies and wants nothing more than to keep it unknown. As a common handmaiden, she’s learned how to navigate her twisted words fairly well. But that all changes when her mistress makes her switch places with her in the prince’s bride competition. Unable to refuse her mistress’s plans, Lacey is forced to play the role of a noble and compete in a competition she has no interest in winning. Well, at least that’s the lie she tells herself after she meets the charming Prince Carlex... With the punishment for impersonating a noble being death, Lacey must blend in with the other competitors at all costs. But how does a bold-faced liar avoid standing out amongst scrutinizing eyes? Especially when her childhood enemy certainly doesn’t seem keen on letting her go unnoticed... Can Lacey untangle herself from the webs she’s crafted? Or will she be doomed to fall with the coming storm? Once Upon A Rhyme is a collection of clean, intercepting stories, best enjoyed when read as a series. For more information on Once Upon A Rhyme sign up for my free monthly newsletter at: Abigailmanningauthor.com

The Soulless Slipper: A Retelling of Persephone and Cinderella (The Fairmyth Chronicles Book 1) by Abigail Manning

Cinderella meets Persephone and Hades. Priscilla Korinder has been forced to work the fields of Mortalia ever since her mother disappeared when she was nine. Unfortunately for her, Mortalia is plagued with a curse that punishes any being who uses divine magic, leaving Priscilla covered in bruises at the end of each day. Despite her constant injuries, Priscilla’s stepmother is in disbelief that Priscilla could possibly be a divine one. She’s convinced her stepdaughter’s exhaustion is mere laziness… King Hayden is the lone ruler of Underworth, a kingdom utilized only as a mass graveyard. He typically resides in solitude with his three-toed cat, until one day his peace is disrupted by his eager nephew. Prince Aaron of Olympia has grown infatuated with a nameless maiden in Mortalia and insists Hayden use his divine portal magic to deliver her to him. When he refuses, the prince decides to take matters into his own hands, and lure the girl out with an enchanting ball. Will Hayden be able to stand by and do nothing as he watches his nephew draw the girl into a trap? He could always try to stop him, but how does one prevent a divine prince from getting what he wants? Hayden could always kidnap her first... The Fairmyth Chronicles is a collection of clean interconnecting fantasy romance novels that can be read in any order. For more updates on The Fairmyth Chronicles and my other series, sign up for my free newsletter atabigailmanningauthor.com This story was originally published on Kindle Vella.

Cinderella is Evil: A Twisted Fairy Tale Retelling (The Fairy Tales Retold Series Book 1) by Jamie Campbell

What if the “Ugly Stepsister” wasn’t so ugly… or so mean? Anna has been blamed for everything: for being selfish, cruel, and jealous of Cinderella’s perfection. But now, she finally gets to tell her side of the story. Between a grumpy mother, relentless bullies, and the heartbreak of losing her stepfather, Anna’s life is anything but fair. And when the Prince’s ball arrives, she’s expected to find a husband to save the family fortune. As Cinderella glows and Prince Charming can’t take his eyes off her, Anna must decide: help her stepsister win the Prince’s heart… or protect her from his arrogance—and maybe discover her own strength along the way. A witty, heartwarming, and delightfully twisted retelling of Cinderella… from the perspective of the “Ugly” Stepsister.

Spirits and Pacts: A Retelling of Rumpelstiltskin and The Phantom of the Opera - Part 2 (The Roumaterra Chronicles Book 3) by Erin Halbmaier

For five years, Katy’s barrenness has been her protection from a magical debt. Now she’s running out of time. The bargain that promised her firstborn child to a stranger in exchange for marrying the prince has haunted Katy’s marriage from the start. But Katy has no memory of meeting Axel before the theater. Her only hope is that the deal was about her missing childhood friend – if she’s right, it isn't valid. When she finally becomes pregnant, she knows she’ll have to tell Axel everything. But before she works up the courage, the magic suppressing their memories shatters…and with it, her hope that the bargain wasn’t about him. But there’s a silver lining: the revelation of their past becomes the missing piece in a conspiracy neither of them saw coming. The threats closing in around them, the council’s pressure, even the attempt on Axel’s life – it’s all connected to that single, impossible bargain. Now Katy and Axel must work together to unravel a plot that reaches deeper than either imagined, before the enemies pulling the strings can claim their long-awaited child. Don't miss the exciting conclusion of this clean fantasy romance retelling of Rumpelstiltskin x Phantom of the Opera, where wit and intrigue fill the pages. Pick up Spirits and Pacts (part two of a duology) and lose yourself in the music and magic of the third book in The Roumaterra Chronicles, Erin Halbmaier’s debut series of interconnected standalone fairytales. If you missed part one, snag Songs and Spun Gold first!

Songs and Spun Gold: A Retelling of Rumpelstiltskin and The Phantom of the Opera - Part 1 (The Roumaterra Chronicles Book 2) by Erin Halbmaier

The noble boy who used to visit Katy’s village was never supposed to be more than a friend. But when he vanished, magic stole his identity from her memory – leaving only fragments and an ache she can’t explain. When Katy meets an actor whose voice reminds her of her old friend, they agree to a one-time walk together, but she can’t get him out of her head. And that single evening triggers a chain of events that lands her with an impossible opportunity: to marry the prince. Prince Axel has been sneaking out to take voice lessons for years. When an emergency puts him on stage on opening night, he lies to avoid the king’s ire: he wasn’t performing, he was with a village girl…whose name and face don’t match the real thing. When circumstances push Axel and Katy together, Axel is overjoyed. But he doesn’t know the truth behind their unexpected betrothal, nor that a bargain Katy made years ago will be fulfilled the moment they wed. And even Katy’s fierce love of honesty can’t compel her to admit her terrible mistake – because now her kingdom, her heart, and her family are locked in a contest they can’t all win. Fans of K.M. Shea and Melanie Cellier will enjoy this fantasy romance retelling of Rumpelstiltskin x Phantom of the Opera, where clean but swoony romance, wit, and intrigue fill the pages. Pick up Songs and Spun Gold (part one of a duology) and lose yourself in the music and magic of the second book in The Roumaterra Chronicles, Erin Halbmaier’s debut series of interconnected standalone fairytales

Slippers and Thorns: A Retelling of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty (The Roumaterra Chronicles Book 1) by Erin Halbmaier

Two years after the ball, Ella’s fairytale marriage is crumbling. Life as a princess is nothing like Ella expected. She’s confined to decorative tasks that make her feel useless, the nobles constantly hint that she doesn’t belong, and Michael is consumed by duty and rarely present. When her only friend – a guard who treats her like a person – sparks Michael’s jealousy, a single misunderstanding detonates their fragile marriage. Convinced Ella has betrayed him, Michael lashes out by seeking attention from noblewomen who confirm every whisper Ella’s heard about not belonging in his world. By the time he finally listens, the damage is done…and the fight to save their marriage has only just begun. This isn’t a story about a perfect prince. It’s about two broken people learning that happily ever after doesn’t mean easy – and that sometimes love is a choice you make when your heart is breaking. Fireproof meets K.M. Shea in this Cinderella x Sleeping Beauty retelling that strips off the rose-colored glasses as a young couple learns the importance of choice, sacrifice, and forgiveness in building true love. Grab Slippers and Thorns and delve into Erin Halbmaier’s heartbreaking but hopeful debut, book one in The Roumaterra Chronicles.

Night of Dance: A Retelling of Cinderella (The Roumaterra Chronicles) by Erin Halbmaier

Ella doesn’t need a prince. She just wants to be loved. Trapped as a servant in her own home, Ella has four years until the law sets her free – four years of her stepmother's cruelty and her stepsisters' mockery. Marriage could free her sooner, but what man would want a penniless servant? When her stepmother sells Ella's horse – the only friend she has left – Ella accepts her neighbor's offer to get her into the prince's ball. It's desperate, but the ball will be full of men – and she only needs one. When she stumbles into Mike, she's distracted by her stepfamily's scheming. But the moment she meets his eyes, something shifts. And suddenly, her neighbor's idea doesn't sound so crazy. But does this handsome commoner see Ella…or just another girl who might suit the prince? A sweet, clean Cinderella retelling for fans of Melanie Cellier and K.M. Shea, where one night changes everything, being seen matters more than being rescued, and love happens when you least expect it. The prequel novella to The Roumaterra Chronicles, a series of interconnected standalone fantasy romance fairytale retellings.

The Wild Swans (Timeless Fairy Tales Book 2) by K.M. Shea

Elise is the foster-daughter of the King of Arcainia, a mathematician, and the country’s treasurer. She is not a hero. But when her step-mother, a wicked witch, curses Elise’s seven foster-brothers—the princes of Arcainia—and turns them into swans, Elise is the only one who can save them. To break the curse, she must knit seven shirts made of stinging nettles, but there’s a catch. She has to complete the shirts without uttering a word, and if she doesn’t finish the task, Arcainia and her foster-brothers will be lost. THE WILD SWANS is a retelling of the German Six Swans fairytale and the Dutch Wild Swans fairytale. It is a story of humor, love, adventure, and magic, and it is part of the top selling Timeless Fairy Tales series—a series comprised of loosely related adaptations of your favorite fairytales. All Timeless Fairy Tales take place in the same world and can be read all together, or as individual, stand-alone books.

Eliza's Cursed Dragon (Filthy Fairy Tales Series) by Bella Blair

Once upon a time... There was an enchanted forest where fairy tales came to life... ELIZA: After our father remarries, his new bride shows her true colors as an evil witch and curses my eleven brothers to live the rest of their lives as swans. There is only one way to lift the spell: I must take a six-year vow of silence, and at night, collect stinging nettles from graveyards to make eleven cloaks. Together, my brothers and I venture outside Fable Forest to escape our stepmother’s wrath. Three years later my vow of silence is severely tested when I meet the most handsome man I have ever seen. The infatuation is mutual, but how can I make him understand that I need to spend my nights at graveyards when I’m not allowed to speak? EDWARD: Building a town on the outskirts of Fable Forest was just the kind of challenge I was looking for. Until I run into a nasty witch that is. For saving her cat, she rewards me with a curse to turn into a dragon at night. She claims this is how I will find my true love. But how can I find true love like this? I resign myself to a life without love, until I meet the most beautiful stranger who lives in an old, abandoned graveyard with eleven swans. Doubting my sanity, I can’t stay away from her.

My Fair Mermaid (Tales of Eukarya #2) by Sarah Beran

The Little Mermaid meets Pygmalion… Maribel has learned to stay quiet. As an orphan relying on the generosity of family, and with six outspoken and energetic cousins, silencing her own voice is often the easiest way to keep the peace and ensure her own acceptance. After helping her cousin rescue Prince Frederick from a shipwreck, Maribel finds herself as the unwitting accomplice in her cousin’s plot to marry the human prince. The plan is simple: Maribel will distract Frederick’s grumpy best friend, Professor Hadrian Higsley, so that the scheming mermaid can cozy up to the prince. Between a friendly wager over slippers, her growing attraction to a certain translator, the appearance of a foreign fiancée, and an increasingly desperate cousin, Maribel finds it harder and harder to remain a silent observer. Will she finally find the courage to speak? Or will the little mermaid choose once again to give up her voice?

Callie and the Pumpkin Seed: A Cinderella Retelling (Autumn Fairy Tales) by Sarah Beran

She’s a baker struggling to support her stepfamily. He’s a prince running from the biggest decision of his life. Can their friendship result in something sweet, or is it a recipe for disaster? Calliope Cendrillon wants nothing more than for her bakery, “Sweet Pea’s Pumpkin Perfections,” to start turning a profit. After her father’s sudden death left her family in dire financial straits, Callie’s infamous pumpkin treats are the only thing standing between protecting her father’s legacy and losing it all. When Ever, one of Callie’s new regulars, presents her the chance to cater treats for the prince’s Choosing Ball, it’s an offer she can’t refuse. But Ever has secrets he’s been hiding, and when her attendance and premature exit catches the eye of the prince, Callie finds herself participating in a series of unconventional tests. Trying to find a girl using her slipper was unbelievable enough, but finding a worthy princess using a pumpkin seed? That takes the cake. When a single pumpkin seed has the power to change Callie’s future, will she be able to cater to her heart? Or will her dreams of true love burn to a crisp? “Callie and the Pumpkin Seed” is a retelling of Cinderella with a side of Princess and the Pea and is part of the “Autumn Fairy Tales,” a collection of eight cozy retellings of your favorite fairy tales. Each book can be enjoyed in any order, so grab your favorite pumpkin treat and “fall” in love with the romance, pumpkin spice, and everything nice of these sweet and clean novellas!

Lake of the Wild Swans: A Combined Retelling of Swan Lake & the Wild Swans (Realms of Caelia Book 2) by Sara Farnsworth

A swan princess, a vile sorcerer, and a prince searching for his lost love. Princess Odette doesn’t expect dancing in the arms of the handsome and flirtatious Prince Lander to incite the jealous Lord Rothbart to kidnap and curse her and her seven brothers. Held captive far from home as a swan by day, princess by night, Odette evades Rothbart’s nightly proposals. She will do anything to return her brothers’ humanity—even knit with nettles. The way to break her own curse, however, remains a mystery. Lander yearns to find the missing princess who captured his heart. After three years of fruitless searching, he fears he will never see his love again. When Lander finally stumbles upon her prison, he will do whatever it takes to save Odette from the vile sorcerer and her seemingly unbreakable curse. Yet Rothbart has plans of his own. Can Lander break Odette’s curse in time, or will Rothbart keep her forever? Realms of Caelia is a series of interconnected combined fairy tale retellings. Each book weaves two traditional tales together into a unique story. They are best enjoyed in order. If you like sweet and clean romances, moments of hilarity, and magical fairy tales with happily ever after endings, then Realms of Caelia is for you! Recommended reading age: 12+

Dreams of Wings (Realms of Caelia Prequel Novella by Sara Farnsworth

A reluctant lady, a dastardly plot, and a prince who sees her for who she is. Lady Edelyn dreams of having meaningful relationships where she is seen and valued, but because of the strange premonitions that overwhelm her, she hides from the cruelty of her peers instead. When the worst of her foes attack her, the last person she expects comes to her rescue: her brothers’ best friend, Prince Stefan—a man she usually avoids. When Prince Stefan saves Lady Edelyn from her tormentors, he suddenly realizes she is no longer the little girl he remembers. With that unexpected awakening, he yearns to pursue her with the same intensity as his instinctual rescue. She, however, is hesitant to trust him—or anyone. Just as Edelyn finally opens her heart to Stefan, two villainous lords kidnap her in their grasp for power. Desperate to find each other again, Stefan and Edelyn are determined to do whatever it takes to reach their happily ever after. Will Edelyn gain the confidence she needs to escape, and will Stefan be able to find her before he loses her forever? Dreams of Wings is a standalone combined Thumbelina and the Ugly Duckling retelling. It is a prequel novella to Realms of Caelia, a series of interconnected combined fairy tales. Each book weaves two traditional tales together into a unique story. If you like sweet and clean romances, moments of hilarity, and magical fairy tales with happily ever after endings, then Realms of Caelia is for you! Recommended reading age: 12+

Dancing with Gold: A Combined Retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses & Rumpelstiltskin (Realms of Caelia Book 5) by Sara Farnsworth

A cursed princess, a price too high to pay, and a prince who wants to avoid it all. Princess Jadia and her sisters are trapped under a curse—one that shreds their dancing slippers and binds their words so they can’t tell anyone about it. As a result, no one else knows of the danger lurking beneath their feet. After spending three years as a swan, the last thing Prince Orion needs to deal with is another curse. The king of Ronen begs him to solve the mystery behind the princesses’ ruined dancing slippers, and his offer of Jadia’s hand as a reward only discourages Orion further. Why compete for a hand he doesn’t want? Orion and Jadia have known each other all their lives—and disliked each other almost as long. And yet, their parents think they’re the key to an alliance against the evil plaguing the Realms. An intricate dance entwines the reluctant pair ever closer despite their querulous history. Could losing their hearts be exactly what all of Caelia needs? Realms of Caelia is a series of interconnected combined fairy tale retellings. Each book weaves two traditional tales together into a unique story. They are best enjoyed in order. If you like sweet and clean romances, moments of hilarity, and magical fairy tales with happily ever after endings, then Realms of Caelia is for you! Recommended reading age: 12+

The Wolf's Golden Deception (Ever After in Vilastoria: Magic) by Alesha Adamson

Stolen magic. Broken trust. Can love save Rafe and Mira from being consumed by the Wolf’s deception? Or is it already too late? For months, Lord Rafe has been ensnared in a deception that he wishes he’d never fallen for. But what else could he do to protect his family? What started out as something seemingly harmless became achingly complex when he fell in love with Princess Mira. Refusing to see her hurt by his poor choices, he made the painful decision to stay away from her. Mira still doesn’t understand why the man she thought she was going to spend the rest of her life with vanished after the end of the midnight balls. When he finally returns contrite and ready to court her, she wants to forgive him and regain what they once had. But Rafe is accused of a shocking crime and banished just as a tragedy strikes that changes Mira’s life forever. Now they must meet cloaked in secret if they wish to be together. Can they solve the mystery of the Wolf before time runs out, or will their secrets and their forbidden love be exposed, making things more precarious than ever? Join Rafe and Mira on their fairytale adventure inspired by “Little Red Riding Hood” and the Greek myth “Orpheus and Eurydice.”

Arianna and the Maze of Monsters (Ever After in Vilastoria: Magic) by Alesha Adamson

Kidnapped! She is the bait. He is her captor. A monster awaits in a labyrinth of lies. Can she navigate the truth before losing her heart? When Princess Arianna discovers a plot against Kelkona, she knows she’s in trouble. She rushes to find help—only to get kidnapped. Unfortunately, her knife-throwing skills can’t thwart the nefarious scheme, nor does it stop Silas, the handsome, stoic fae, from binding her to him. Now she is being dragged through the forest on an adventure she didn’t ask for, stuck with a captor who has secrets of his own. Their time in the forest only heightens her curiosity about Silas, who she wants to believe is more than the villain he seems. And yet he offers no escape, taking her to the very monster who threatens the kingdom—to use her as bait. The monster will stop at nothing, cursing her to remain forever within the maze. Only a true king can save her, but where will she find such a man? Will she ever escape this monstrous maze and warn her family, or will she fall for the one person whose loyalties she can’t decipher—is he her silent protector or a monster as dangerous as the one prowling the maze? She must untangle the lies before she becomes lost in more ways than one. Get lost with Arianna in this sweet and swoony reverse “Princess and the Pea” retelling intertwined with the Greek myth of “Ariadne and the Labyrinth.” *While this book remains no spice and will have a happily ever after, it contains themes that may be sensitive for some readers. For full reader advisory, see editorial review.

Tainted Beauty (All That Glitters series) by Alesha Adamson

A dragon’s curse, a deadly touch, a maiden tainted by beauty… can they break the curse—or will it consume them? Aurelius has lost everything. Desperate to regain his worth, he accepts a gift from a dragon, but it comes at a terrible price. Now, the beast within him is out of his control—and it’s too late to undo the damage he’s caused. Then he meets her. The most enchanting maiden he’s ever seen. Melora is trapped in a life she never wanted, sold off to the highest bidder to pay her father’s debts. But, when his greed takes things too far, she sacrifices herself to save her sister from a monstrous dragon. Swept away to the dragon’s gilded domain, Melora finds Aurelius. He is arrogant, proud, and infuriatingly persistent—but there’s a side to him that calls to her, that makes her feel valued in a way she’s never known before. Captive in this glittering world, Melora is surrounded by secrets that threaten to destroy them. Why won’t he touch her? What lies behind the forbidden door? As the days pass, their time is running out. Will they break the curse before it’s too late, or will the glint of gold taint everything? Tainted Beauty is a reimagining of “Beauty and the Beast” intertwined with “King Midas.” Fly away with a dragon shifter in this thrilling and swoony fairytale romance, part of the All That Glitters series—a collection of twelve books brimming with Tales of Treasure and True Love. Each book is written by a different author and can be enjoyed in any order, so pick a new favorite and discover that not all that glitters is gold.

The Dark King and the Eternal Dance (A Villain's Ever After Series) by Alesha Adamson

An unwanted proposal. An unexpected curse. Will Rayna and her eleven sisters ever be free of the Dark King and this eternal dance? Rayna is not usually the boldest of her sisters. However, when her eldest sister, Faelynn, seems ready to abandon her own happily ever after and accept the Dark King’s proposal, Rayna knows she must act and take drastic measures before someone gets hurt. Measures that just might cost her her heart. Drake’s reputation as the Dark King precedes him—a reputation he doesn’t quite deserve. When the opportunity arises, Drake seizes the chance to barter for Princess Faelynn’s hand. Weaving his magic, he establishes a weekly ball to court his intended. After six months of rejection, something must change. He never anticipated finding Princess Rayna in his castle disrupting his quiet life. Will he change directions and acknowledge his heart before it is too late? Or will he live up to his reputation as the Dark King, shattering more than one happily ever after? A clean retelling of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" intertwined with the Greek Myth "Hades and Persephone." The Dark King and the Eternal Dance is one of twelve short novels in A VILLAIN'S EVER AFTER, a collection of stand-alone stories featuring villainous twists on some of your favorite classic fairy tales. Read the series in any order for magical adventures and fall in love with villains as you've never seen them before. Who said villains can't have happily-ever-afters?

Survived: A Princess's Goose Girl Retelling (Enchanted Tales of Tír) by Sarah Carlisle

A reluctant goose girl. A restless prince. A past that won’t stay buried. Three years ago, Princess Saewynn nearly brought scandal to her kingdom by trying to elope with a palace guard. Her royal aunt and uncle have never forgiven nor forgotten—and now they’re sending her across the continent to marry a stranger, with only a handmaiden for company. But the journey turns deadly when brigands attack, and while Saewynn escapes with her life, she loses everything else. Her name. Her title. Everything she once was. Is fate offering her a chance to start over? Joao no longer knows where he belongs. With his older brother married and ready to inherit the throne, Joao finds himself adrift. Once, he was both his father’s secret finder and keeper—the shadow behind the crown, trusted to uncover what others wished to hide. But now that peace has settled over Caldeira, the palace has little need for spies. Or so it seems. When a bedraggled young woman takes a job as goose keeper at the palace, Joao can’t ignore her. She’s too poised, too graceful—too much to be a simple servant. He’s spent years uncovering lies for the crown, and his instincts tell him this girl is hiding something. But with his parents flooding the court with eligible princesses in hopes he’ll choose a bride, Joao doesn’t have time for mysteries… or for the new guard who never seems to let the goose girl out of his sight. The longer he watches her, the harder it is to keep a clear head. Because unlike the princesses his parents parade before him, she reminds him very much of the kind of woman he’d once hoped to marry.

Lied: A Handmaid's Goose Girl Retelling (Enchanted Tales of Tír) by Sarah Carlisle

A false princess. A crownless king. A nation on the verge of revolution. Raised in a family that trades in secrets, Cwen has been lying for as long as she can remember. Escorting Princess Saewynn to the land of her betrothed was supposed to be a fresh start—a chance to leave the deception behind. But when their caravan is ambushed, Cwen makes a single, irreversible choice to lie once more: she pushes the princess to safety… and claims the royal name as her own. Nik has been imprisoned in one way or another ever since his uncle stole the throne that should have been his. The only light that's pierced those long, dark years arrives in the form of a new cellmate: the princess of Aescesdun, the woman his uncle now plans to wed to legitimize his stolen crown. But something doesn’t add up. Is she truly who she claims to be—or just another of his uncle’s schemes, sent to root out the last secrets of the rebellion? Held captive together in the dungeon together, Nik and Cwen forge a fragile bond—one built on shared captivity, wary glances, and unexpected connection. But beneath every word she speaks is a dangerous truth: she isn’t the princess she pretends to be. And every day that passes draws her closer to a man who believes she is. In a situation where trust can mean survival, Cwen’s lie threatens everything. Because when the truth finally comes to light—as it must—it won’t just shatter what they’ve built. It could destroy the only chance either of them has to be free.

A Batch of Bears and Bewitchment: An East of the Sun and West of the Moon Retelling by Sarah Carlisle

A helping of brownies. A fistful of gremlins. And a sprinkling of love to mend what is broken. The proudest day of Bryony’s life is the day her father, the village carpenter, is knighted for saving the king. The worst is when she learns the king has a reward for her, too: marriage to a stranger. Not just any stranger, but an earl with a frightening reputation. Bryony arrives at Aberarth expecting polished floors, bustling servants, and a grand welcome. She’s met with an empty, neglected house and withered fields. But Bryony isn’t delicate. She’s a village girl with stubborn optimism and capable hands. No servants? A new husband who's too busy making mysterious magical explosions in his study to help with the laundry? Fine. She’ll rebuild Aberarth herself. First step: leave milk on the hearth for the household brownies. Then she'll roll up her sleeves and get to work. Because Bryony isn’t alone. Brownies, gremlins, dryads, kobolds—the fae have had reason to stay hidden. As Bryony coaxes the estate back to life, old magic stirs. And so does something dangerous and tender between her and the eccentric young earl. But Aberarth’s decay is a warning. Is Bryony the key to waking its true power—or the bait that triggers what’s buried beneath it? A Batch of Bears and Bewitchment, a retelling of East of the Sun and West of the Moon, is a standalone novella, complete with tropes such as arranged marriage, friends to lovers, and villager to countess. It is part of The Enchanting Confections series, a collection of clean and cozy stories guaranteed to delight your sweet tooth.

Beauty in the Tower: A Combined Retelling of Sleeping Beauty & Rapunzel (Realms of Caelia Book 1) by Sara Farnsworth

A stolen princess, a powerful curse, and a prince desperately trying to change their fate. Alora can't remember a time when she wasn't imprisoned in a tower. When a cryptic old wizard breaks her out, she learns overwhelming truths about her identity and destiny: she's a princess, prophesied to bring about the downfall of an evil sorceress, and cursed to sleep until true love's kiss wakes her. Prince Aldric spends years searching for both his missing family and his lost betrothed. When a wounded Princess Alora collapses in his arms, he's determined to help her break her curse and capture the sorceress who tore his family apart. With Aldric's help, Alora learns to harness a power she barely understands as her fated sleep looms ever closer. Will it be enough to defeat the powerful sorceress who cursed her, or will Alora and Aldric's happily ever after be over before it can even begin? Realms of Caelia is a series of interconnected combined fairy tale retellings. Each book weaves two traditional tales together into a unique story. They are best enjoyed in order. If you like sweet and clean romances, moments of hilarity, and magical fairy tales with happily ever after endings, then Realms of Caelia is for you! Recommended reading age: 12+

Her Darling Wolf (Regency Magic Faerie Tales Book 8) by Eliza Prokopovits

She wants nothing to do with her best friend’s brother. He wants nothing more than to win her over. Miss Emma Darling is content—living with her mother and grandmother, gardening, practicing her healing and illusions, and avoiding any attempts at matchmaking. Nothing can change that, not even her best friend’s brother—her own former friend—returning to town. Kane Peters can’t for the life of him understand why Emma loathes him so completely. They were such good friends before he left for university, and she never seemed to mind that, thanks to his family curse, he spent half his time as a wolf. He always imagined that they’d end up married, but there’s no hope of that unless he can find out what he did wrong and fix it. Emma, barely willing to tolerate Kane for his sister’s sake, unexpectedly finds herself needing his help when her step-cousin arrives for a surprise visit. She’s the only one who finds Richard’s behavior suspicious, but she’s convinced he’s up to something and determined to find proof. Can Emma and Kane sort out their differences before Richard enacts his diabolical—or perhaps perfectly innocent—plan? Enjoy this YA retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood," set in a magical Regency England perfect for fans of Disney who want Pride and Prejudice hand flex vibes. The Regency Magic Faerie Tales are clean and cozy YA romantasy fairy tale retellings. Each is a standalone with a happily ever after, and they can be read in any order.

Imprisoned Slumber (Displaced Fairytales Series) by Camille Peters

In a castle of secrets and a garden of dreams, love may be the key to awakening them both. Mirelle is a skilled thief who steals not for riches, but for the stories hidden in the objects she touches. Her magic allows her to glimpse secrets of the past—memories locked within trinkets, relics, and forgotten heirlooms. During a dangerous heist, an abandoned castle suddenly appears. Inside lies a forbidden object that only royal blood can touch…and it calls to her. When Mirelle dares to lay her hands upon it, she’s swept into a trial to determine the heir to the throne—one left vacant after the previous prince vanished without a trace. Before she can escape, that night she awakens in a dream-bound garden of roses and thorns, where time stands still and nothing is quite what it seems. The only other soul trapped there is a nameless gardener who tends to the withering blooms. But when Mirelle wakes, the world has changed. The ruined castle is whole again, and the kingdom believes she is the long-lost princess cursed into slumber. By day she attempts to navigate the intrigue of the royal court, while at night she's drawn deeper into the dream realm. As Mirelle and the mysterious man from her dreams begin to fall in love across the veil of sleep, a curse descends—one that threatens not only the waking world, but the fading memory of the man who haunts her dreams whose face begins to resemble someone long lost. To uncover the truth, Mirelle must unravel the palace’s secrets, break the curse, and rescue the man trapped in her dreams—before she loses herself to the world of sleep forever. Torn from one fairytale and trapped in the Displaced Fairytales series is a multi-author fairy tale retelling series of standalones from your favorite sweet closed door young adult romance authors. IMPRISONED SLUMBER is Princess and the Pea meets Sleeping Beauty, featuring forbidden love with a love interest who may or may not be the villain.

The Beast's Magician (Regency Magic Faerie Tales Book 2) by Eliza Prokopovits

His beastly personality is worse than his fur and fangs, but she's ready to deal with anything for the job he offers. With her father's estate entailed, Isabelle Morton has but two options for securing her future: marriage or becoming a governess. Having no interest in her village's most eligible bachelor, she's prepared to choose the latter—until she receives an unexpected job offer involving magic, books, and best of all, no spoiled children. Thomas Hughes, the reclusive Duke of Harborough, has an ulterior motive for hiring his beautiful new magician. To break the Faerie curse that stole his own magic and hideously transformed him, he needs to fall in love. But with claws and fangs, he can hardly look for a wife in a London ballroom. Can Isabelle see past the fur and the fangs to save the man beneath? Is the monstrous duke even worth saving? Enjoy this YA retelling of “Beauty and the Beast," set in a magical Regency England perfect for fans of Disney who want Pride and Prejudice hand flex vibes. The Regency Magic Faerie Tales are clean and cozy YA romantasy fairy tale retellings. Each is a standalone with a happily ever after, and they can be read in any order.

Her Fae Secret (Regency Magic Faerie Tales Book 1) by Eliza Prokopovits

A magically gifted debutante. A wounded veteran magician. A secret that could ruin everything. Eleanor Maybury and her sisters have spent the last five years secretly dancing at the Faerie Queen’s ball every Seventh Night, just as their late mother did when she was young. Now they’ve come to London for a debut Season in hopes of finding a good match. They’ll be barred from Faerie as soon as they get engaged, so they need to make the most of these last precious visits, even if it means magically opening the gate and sneaking away from busy social events. Due to the restoration of peace, James Weston has returned to England after seven years of service as a magician in the Royal Navy. He isn’t looking for a wife; he’s looking for a new career path. But he can’t deny that Eleanor is everything he’s ever wanted and more. He also can’t ignore the nagging hum of active magic that shouldn’t be present at a ball, which his military instincts demand that he investigate. To be discovered sneaking, without a chaperone, through a mysterious magical gateway would bring down scandal and ruin on Eleanor and her sisters, ending any hope of making a match at all. Both Eleanor and James are falling head over heels, but can their love survive her family’s secret? Enjoy this YA retelling of Grimm’s “Twelve Dancing Princesses” set in a magical Regency England, perfect for fans of Disney who want Pride and Prejudice hand-flex vibes. The Regency Magic Faerie Tales are clean and cozy YA romantasy fairy tale retellings. Each is a standalone with a happily ever after, and they can be read in any order.

Fairest Hunter: A Snow White and Robin Hood Retelling (The Favored's Curse Book 1) by M.K. Felix

A rebellious huntress. A cursed prince. A coup to change it all. Rowena: The king spreads darkness with his words, and when he asks me to kill his own son, it’s the final tipping point for me. Guess that solves the issue of how to overthrow the tyrant. We’ll put Prince Alvor on the throne. Except, the Alvor before me is not the same one I knew growing up. This Alvor, well he’s entirely too alluring. He keeps tearing my walls down, reminding me that I'm not the only one who needs to fight for this kingdom. Alvor: With one glance into Rowena’s eyes, something changed. She has magic, and the more I reconnect with her, the more I'm sure she’s the key to saving our kingdom. But time is not on our side. I need to claim the throne before my father drives our kingdom into the ground with his greed. The only problem? I’m not ready to let Rowena sacrifice herself for me or my people. Especially not after she broke my curse and rekindled the sparks in my heart. Fairest Hunter is the first book in The Favored's Curse series. It is a clean romantasy fairytale retelling of Snow White and Robin Hood, but gender-flipped and combined. This clean fantasy romance book is for readers who want stories where light defeats darkness, characters learn to accept responsibility, and love is shown through service and sacrifice. This clean fantasy romance, with only kisses, no swearing, minimal violence, and uplifting themes is a story both teenagers and adults can enjoy.

Lady Scarlett: A Retelling of The Highwayman (The Favored's Curse) by M.K. Felix

A rebellious lady. A noble highwayman. A trade that will change their lives. Lady Marian Wessex Being a lady in the kingdom of Lyriva is not as glamorous as one might think, so when I have the chance to seize my destiny, I take it. Joining Robin Hood’s camp can only be an improvement over an arranged marriage to a foreign prince. Who knows, I may even fall for the handsome highwayman assigned to me. William Scarlett I’ve been an outlaw since Robin Hood faked my death three years ago. I’m shocked when the woman gallivanting in the forest in a fancy dress turns out to be a family friend from my past. I’m not ready to reveal my existence to Lady Marian yet. When she offers me a trade I can’t refuse, I find my feelings for her go deeper than I expected. But can I woo her and keep her safe as Robin Hood plans a coup? Lady Scarlett is a companion novella to the full-length novel Fairest Hunter. It is best read after Fairest Hunter as the events take place concurrently. This clean romantasy book is a retelling of Robin Hood and The Highwayman. For readers who want witty banter, swoony kisses, characters who won't sit around waiting for their happily ever after, and a wonderful dose of best friend's brother romance, this story is for you. With kissing only, no swearing, and light action, this book is perfect for teens and adults alike.

Illuminating the Magic: An Ugly Duckling Retelling by Ashley Mendoza

A Princess in exile. A Prince secretly in love. And magic no one wants. Princess Lyra was gifted with a magic no one wants and is looked upon as lesser, including her family. Unbeknownst to her, there is more to her magic. One fateful night, her kingdom is taken over by a necromancer. She flees the kingdom with her bodyguard Phen, and best friend, Prince Damius into a neighboring kingdom where she learns the secrets about her magic and about her family. For the first time, she feels at home and welcomed by others. She even discovers her love for Damius. However, the necromancer will stop at nothing until she is dead. But he is not the only enemy she has to face. Her heart is torn between doing the right thing and pursuing her heart’s desire. Is she willing to claim back her family’s kingdom or remain in exile? Can her love for Damius survive despite Damius’s family scorn? Illuminating the Magic is one of eleven novels in the INTO THE ENCHANTED series—a standalone collection of no-spice fairytale retellings where magic-born heroines discover their happily ever after. Brimming with magic, mystery, twists, and swoon-worthy moments, these full-length novels can be enjoyed in any order!

Dance of the Nutcracker: A Nutcracker Retelling by Ashley Mendoza

A kidnapped Nutcracker prince. A curse Mouse King. And a Christmas adventure. Every year, Princess Clara of Silvermoore eagerly awaits the grand Christmas ball hosted by her grandfather. It's a dazzling tradition where foreign royals are chosen to embody the Nutcracker Prince and one of the twelve princesses as the Nutcracker Princess, heralding the holiday season. This year, Clara is thrilled to be selected alongside none other than Prince Nicholas, the charming son of the legendary Saint Nicholas himself. But not everyone shares Clara’s excitement. Nicholas’s twin brother, Jack, would rather focus on the pressing duties of the Faelands-ensuring Christmas magic reaches the mortal world. However, their father insists that both brothers attend the Silvermoore call, setting the stage for an unforgettable adventure. When the sinister Mouse King kidnaps the Nutcracker Prince, Clara and Jack are forced to join forces. Their quest takes them deep into the Mouse King's treacherous realm, where nothing is as it seems-especially Jack. Together, they must navigate danger, uncover secrets, and rescue Nicholas before time runs out. With Christmas hanging in the balance, Clara and Jack must learn to trust each other. But will their unlikely alliance be enough to outwit the cunning Mouse King and save the holiday and Nicholas? Or will their mission unravel before the magic of Christmas can be restored? This is a standalone in the series The Twelve Dancing Princesses.

The Golden Touch and the Silver Note by Ashley Mendoza

He has a secret. She has a magical gift. Can they save each other in time? King Matthias is cursed: everything he touches turns to gold. Closely guarding this secret, he searches for the one who cursed him and for any means to break it. His efforts only result in an added time limit because he apparently was supposed to learn a lesson. Now he has until the first bud blooms or he will turn into a golden statue himself. Publicly, Nadia is a famous singer known as The Nightingale. In truth, she is nothing but a slave, forced to travel and sing for nobles until she’s bought by King Matthias. She learns the King’s secret and-more importantly- her singing has an effect, but it is not enough. What they don’t expect is to fall for each other. Can they break the curse in time, or will they be separated forever? The Intertwined Tales is a multi-author series of clean fairytale retellings. Each novella entwines a famous fairytale with a lesser-known story to create one happily ever after. These standalone stories can be enjoyed in any order.

Silenced Beauty: A Wild Swan Retelling by Ashley Mendoza

An enchanted tale of love, betrayal, and courage. Alianna lives on a quiet farm with her brothers, happy and content until one day she receives a terrifying vision of the royal mage usurping the throne. She turns to the only people she trusts—her brothers, loyal palace guards. But instead of saving the realm, her warning unleashes a devastating curse. Her brothers are turned into swans and gifted to the queen, and Alianna is silenced by a curse that robs her of her voice. Desperate to free them and break their curse, Alianna enters the royal bridal competition, determined to get close enough to break the curse and expose the threat within the palace walls. Yet, as the contest unfolds, she realizes that her brothers’ fate is only the beginning. The kingdom itself is in danger, as well as some others. She must maneuver court intrigue if she wants to keep her wits about her and remain in the competition. Prince Calix never wanted his bride chosen for him by his parents, as tradition dictates. Disguised as a servant, he infiltrates the competition to find a bride of his own choosing—and perhaps, a bit of freedom. But the deeper he delves, the more he uncovers secrets that shake his loyalty and threaten everything he’s ever known. As shadows grow longer and danger draws near, Alianna and Calix must decide who they can trust—and whether love can bloom amid silence, secrets, and sacrifice. Perfect for fans of fairy tale retellings, magical curses, and friends-to-lovers romance, this is a story where silence speaks louder than words and the fate of a kingdom hangs in the balance. Silenced Beauty is one of the eight novels in the Cursed Brides series, a standalone, multi-author collection of no-spice fairytale retellings. Each book in this enchanting series tells the tale of a cursed maiden who is forced to participate in a royal bridal competition and, of course, finds love. Can be enjoyed in any order. *Warning there is mild violence and death in this book.

Nettled: A Wild Swans Retelling (Enchanted Tales of Tír Book 2) by Sarah Carlisle

A mute princess. A distrustful prince. Seven spider-y brothers. One chance to save the kingdom from a villainous scheme. Princess Maeryn is the only girl stuck in the middle of seven brothers. Life's been full of pranks and the occasional sword fight at the table, but she's always been able to count on them in a pinch. Now her brothers have been transformed into the most loathsome creatures imaginable, nobody else knows of the curse, and she can't speak a word about it. Literally. Eadmund is still reeling. His best friend has betrayed him, and his parents have sacrificed his beloved cousin's happiness for political gain, promising her to a cruel prince for reasons he can't understand. Facing his own suddenly arranged marriage leaves him wary as he arrives in Cwmyr to meet his bride. His suspicions seem confirmed when he discovers she is mute, only communicates by writing, and seems strangely affectionate towards the creepy giant spiders that seem to appear in every corner. Are his parents certain they want a mad princess as his bride? But the more Prince Eadmund comes to know Princess Maeryn, the more he begins to wonder. What if there's some point to her harvesting of nettles and that constant knitting? Nettled is a sweet, clean retelling of The Wild Swans. While it can be read alone, the books of The Enchanted Tales of Tír are best enjoyed in order. The Enchanted Tales of Tír reading order: Tested: A Princess and the Pea Retelling (Book 1) Nettled: A Wild Swans Retelling (Book 2) A Gentle Hope: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling (Book 2.5) (Part of the Hope Ever After series)

Tested: A Princess and the Pea Retelling (Enchanted Tales of Tír Book 1) by Sarah Carlisle

A desperate girl. A cursed prince. Eight weeks of trials to find a true princess. One deadly plot destined to ruin them all. Aine harbors a fervent desire: to shield the land and its inhabitants from the negligence of her father. However, her aspirations are threatened when her parents scheme to barter her off to a neighboring lord. The Queen's invitation to compete in a contest to determine the prince's bride arrives just in time. Prince Rian, ensnared by a curse demanding he win the affection of the "perfect princess" before his twenty-first birthday, grapples with dwindling prospects and fading optimism. With scant months remaining, his ambitions have dwindled to a single hope: to enact even the slightest improvement on the world—or at least his country—before his death. As Aine faces the queen's tests, fate entwines her destiny with Rian's. Unfortunately, the determined Lord Cleirigh will stop at nothing to thwart her ascent. Tested is a sweet, clean retelling of The Princess and the Pea. While it can be read alone, the books of The Enchanted Tales of Tír are best enjoyed in order. The Enchanted Tales of Tír reading order: Tested: A Princess and the Pea Retelling (Book 1) Nettled: A Wild Swans Retelling (Book 2) A Gentle Hope: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling (Book 2.5) - Part of the Hope Ever After series