To Poison a King by S.G. Prince

Selene is the youngest daughter in a gifted line of healers, born to serve as the king's royal physician. Yet when Selene's mother Persaphe embroils her in a plot to kill the king, Selene finds herself poisoning the very man she is sworn to protect. Things seem bleak, but there is another problem—the poison doesn’t work, and the king doesn’t die. Rather, he awakes from his coma paralyzed, aware of the attempt on his life, and furious. With the palace in a state of upheaval and everyone hunting the king's poisoner, Persaphe flees, leaving Selene the task of rehabilitating the man she aimed to kill, all while hiding her true role in his demise. What follows is a journey spanning years and continents, as a king and his servant develop into unlikely friends…and more. Yet the closer Selene grows to the king, the more her secret weighs on her, as does her growing fear that Persaphe—having failed to kill him once—might return to try again.

Elvish: A Fantasy Novel (The Elvish Trilogy, Book 1) by S.G. Prince

It's against the law for elves and humans to fall in love. But laws can be broken. When Venick is caught wandering the elflands, he knows the penalty is death. Desperate, he lies about his identity in hopes the elves will spare his life. Ellina doesn't trust the human, and not merely because he speaks the language of men. Men lie. In elvish, however, lying is impossible. In a moment of intuition, Ellina decides to give Venick a chance: learn elvish, reveal his truths, and she will set him free. That is not, of course, what happens. As Ellina and Venick grow to know one another, their feelings start to shift. Then Venick uncovers a dark secret, and suddenly the fate of the elflands seems to rest in his hands. But every choice comes with consequences, and Venick must decide if it's worth risking his life to protect a race that hates him, all to save an elf he's not allowed to love. Magic, love and fate collide in this fantasy adventure from S.G. Prince. For readers who love fast-paced action with a side of romance, Elvish is the first novel in the Elvish Trilogy.

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.

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.

Forsaken Kingdom (The Last Prince Book 1) by J.R. Rasmussen

At his kingdom's darkest hour, the lost heir returns. A pity he can't remember who he is ... To save his people and the forbidden magic they're sworn to defend, Wardin Rath surrenders his birthright and his past. For seven years he's held at the court of his deadliest enemy, oblivious to all he's lost. Until one day, the spell that stole his memories begins to crack. On the heels of a harrowing escape, Wardin's quest for answers leads him to the last magistery, where he studied magic as a boy. But he'll find no safe haven there—or anywhere. Plagued by threats and suspicion, hunted relentlessly by the king who will stop at nothing to crush him, Wardin is soon battling for his life, his home, and the survival of magic itself. And this time, the enemy will take no prisoners.

Once Upon A Cat: A Cozy Fantasy Frog Prince Retelling (The Galamere Chronicles) by Gabrielle Landi

A café owner, her former love, and the curse between them. Thea Greene has no time for nonsense—especially not from her overly charming landlord who delivers flowers “for the building” and thinks a smile can fix anything. She’s too busy running her business, finding an apprentice, and reminding herself that falling for Nat again is only asking for him to break her heart once more. Nathaniel Alder wants nothing more than to fix his relationship with Thea, which is difficult when she won’t talk to him. When a wand-wielding maniac turns him into a cat—whiskers, tail, and all—in front of the Cozy Cat Cafe, it’s a blessing and a curse. Being with Thea as a cat isn’t what he planned, but it's more time and attention than she gave him before. Can Nat break the curse he’s under and convince Thea that he’s worthy of her trust, or will their second chance at love turn out the same as the first? Once Upon A Cat is a Frog Prince fairytale retelling and the fourth book in the Galamere Chronicles. Each standalone book is a retelling of a beloved story or fairy tale, with the swoon-worthy sweet romance of a Hallmark movie, the wholesome and heartwarming feeling of cozy fantasy, and the comfort of a found family of friends, with a sprinkling of danger and a dash of magic.

The Stagsblood Prince by Gideon E. Wood

Tel, handsome crown prince of Feigh, has negotiated an end to the war between his country and the strange queendom of Omela. He looks forward to an easy reign of wild parties and wilder men. The deities have other ideas, however, in this gay fantasy novel of transformation, redemption, and love. When his father dies suddenly, Tel is outmaneuvered by his brother, losing the throne. Tel’s faith prohibits him from raising his sword and spilling blood, so he accepts the humiliation, working to temper his brother’s baser impulses. But the new king’s reign takes a dark turn, and his collaborators begin to round up undesirables, including those with a magic called the stagsblood. Tel must decide: Flee or fight? Running means abandoning his people to his brother’s evil whims. Standing his ground means the sin of total war. He has no army and only a few allies—and his magical secret. Caip, his closest friend and protector, brings military experience and blunt advice. Her right hand, Dar, is the picture of loyalty. Tough, battle-scarred Bin doesn’t suffer fools gladly. And Vared, a mysterious singer-turned-diplomat from Omela, speaks the truth to Tel in ways no one else can.

Interstellar Goth Princess Blues (Freyjur Fantasies Book 2) by Lynn Ericson

As a modern coven of urban witches, the Freyjur step into works of fiction for fun and profit. Arguably the most fun part is la química, a heady sexual chemistry that suffuses every world they step into regardless of the original fiction. But Lenore isn’t a bit comfortable with the hedonistic flings that come with the territory. She dreads the emotional investment of getting caught up in a whirlwind romance that’s all too quickly over. So when the coven ventures into the sprawling, space-opera universe of Space Jockey Zero, it’s all a business trip for Lenore. She’s there to cure cancer, nothing else. Then a case of mistaken identity leaves her stranded and alone. To linger in the alien reality can bring only madness—but before Lenore can hope to get home she’ll have to stop an interstellar war, teach the greatest threat to galactic civilization how to be evil, and find some way to deal with a whirlwind romance that’s going terribly right. At least there’s cocoa.

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

Passenger Princess by Morgan Elizabeth

A sexy, Bodyguard, Grumpy/Sunshine, Celebrity romance from best-selling author, Morgan Elizabeth. Who knew applying to be the next Miss Americana while you’re drunk on tequila would actually get anywhere? But that’s exactly what happened to Ava when she wanted an excuse to promote her best friends’ new businesses. She never even expected to get past the first round of auditions, much less win the beauty pageant, and now here she is, wearing a silk sash and a crown on her head, trying to picture what the next three months is going to look like. As the newly crowned Miss Americana, she’s off on a three-month press tour, visiting all 50 states as part of her contract. For a girl who loves adventure, it’s a dream come true, except for two hiccups. The first one being the morality clause and long list of rules the organization is forcing her to live by while wearing the crown. And second, and probably the worst one, is the deliciously sexy, yet grumpy driver-slash-bodyguard assigned to keep her in line. Jaime normally spends his days as head of security for the world-famous rock band Atlas Oaks, but when they take a break from touring, he’s excited for a change of pace. Until he learns his new assignment is the gorgeous and ever-frustrating pageant princess who gets under his skin in more ways than one. When he learns Ava has made it her mission to drive him crazy—by constantly looking for a new hit of endorphins by toeing the line as well as by flirting with him endlessly—he realizes what he thought would be a simple assignment is anything but. Now if only he can survive the next ninety days keeping his hands to himself and off the woman he can’t get out of his head.

Dances and Danger: A Twelve Dancing Princesses Retelling (Fairy Tales of Ambrose) by Amanda Thompson

A tournament, a threat, and a terrifying dance. Princess Gardenia loves her life, her family, and her kingdom. Being heir to the throne is a challenge she enjoys. Her father throwing a tourney to find her a husband, while not a joy, is something she can handle. If only the eyes she has dreamed of for months were easier to forget. However, Nia doesn’t get to daydream because she must focus on saving her sisters and herself from being forced to dance until exhaustion every night. As Nia watches her sisters fade, she wonders if she is truly fit to be the future queen—and if she’ll survive long enough to be crowned. Prince Dario of Cortes is eager to prove himself as capable as his older brother. Craving adventure, he hopes the tournament will allow him to do just that—and possibly find love. If the feelings he has for a certain beautiful princess are anything to go by, he has possibly found his soulmate. But befriending the princesses puts the twelve young ladies in even more peril, and soon the princesses are fighting new dangers against threats seen and unseen. Can the curse be broken before it's too late? Or will the princesses be forced to dance until they each fade from existence?

Trials and Command: A Retelling of The Tinderbox and The Princess and the Pea (The Roumaterra Chronicles Book 5) by Erin Halbmaier

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗶𝗻-𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿. Keenan left home to watch out for a young woman searching for her friend. But when bandits attack, leaving them separated, Keenan is left lost and wounded, stumbling through the woods in search of help. Princess Sakura needs a titled husband to inherit the throne. Since a prophecy declared her the future bride of a common soldier, she only has a few months until her brother is named heir in her place. But it’s hard to find a husband at all in an isolated castle. When an injured young man staggers up to their door, the queen offers him the chance to prove he is a “true prince” and so marry her daughter. Sakura believes their guest has enchanted the queen…until her mother confides a plot that will guarantee Sakura the throne. All she has to do is make Keenan fall in love with her. But he doesn’t trust her or her mother – and the key to her crown might be too powerful to give up. Fans of Brittany Fichter and Melanie Cellier will love this clean fantasy romance retelling of The Tinderbox x The Princess and the Pea. With forced proximity, layered secrets, and a baby dragon, Trials and Command (Book 5 in The Roumaterra Chronicles) delivers wit, heart, and a quest that will keep you turning pages.