Thorns of Gold: A Sleeping Beauty and King Midas Retelling by Celeste Baxendell (Bewitching Fairy Tales book 8) Rosalia activated her curse, fully knowing the only one who could break it would kill her in the process. But it was time for her to sacrifice herself to her people, instead of the other way around. […]
Deep beneath the shimmering surface of the sea lies a captivating tale of sacrifice, longing, and the enduring power of faith. “The Little Mermaid,” originally penned by the renowned Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers for generations. Dating back to 1837, this beloved story weaves a narrative full
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“One benefit of summer was that each day we had more light to read by.” Jeanette Walls If spring is the promise of renewal, then summer is the fulfillment of that promise. The world is alive with sunshine, laughter, and lazy afternoons.Summer also brings a fantastic new crop of books to take to the beach
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Annette K. Larson writes clean romances with plenty of swoon-worthy kisses. From contemporary to fairytales, these are stories with heart. She has a fantastic Instagram feed and exceptional taste in chocolate. Tell us about your fairytale retellings and what inspired you to write in this genre. I I started out writing books about princesses. After venturing
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Swan Lake is one of the most beloved ballets in the world. First performed in Moscow in 1877, the ballet has captivated audiences with its beautiful music and stunning choreography for over a century. The story is a tragic tale of a prince, a princess, and an evil sorcerer who transforms his daughter into a
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Beauty Reborn: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling by Elizabeth Lowham Beauty has already encountered a beast – a man who knows nothing of love and takes what he wants. Even her family’s loss of fortune doesn’t put her far enough out of his reach for her to feel safe. When her father returns from
Becoming Hook: A Peter Pan Retelling by Mary Mecham (Legends of Neverland Book 1) James Hook and Peter Pan are best friends, until Tinkerbell points out the truth – Pan is kidnapping children. Hook casts off his life of adventure and eternal youth and fights to return one of the Lost Boys to his family
Abigail Manning has four fantastic series of retellings. From the classic tales to nursery rhymes and Greek mythology, she’s got them all covered! And she’s here to answer our questions!
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Dreams of Roses: A Sleeping Beauty and King Midas Retelling by Celeste Baxendell (Bewitching Fairy Tales book 7) Lady Ro has been lied to her whole life. Her identity, her parents, her curse – all lies. The one person who hasn’t lied to her? The strange, armor-clad prisoner who tried to kidnap her. She flees
The story of Rapunzel is one of freedom and consequences. First published in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm, it’s based on a French literary fairy tale from 1698. “Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair.” This most famous line of the tale is evocative of the themes running through the story. Rapunzel’s parents made a deal
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