My Descendants Will Rule the Immortal World by Summer Night, Autumn Air

After being transported to a world of cultivation, Li Xiaojun seeks protection by marrying into an established cultivation clan and becoming a live-in son-in-law. He expects to spend the rest of his life as an insignificant member of the family—until he awakens a system capable of enhancing the talents of his descendants. Ten years of lifespan can grant one of his children a superior spiritual root. A hundred years can produce a supreme-grade spiritual root. A thousand years can create an earth-grade genius, while ten thousand years can give rise to a prodigy blessed with a heavenly spiritual root. As long as he is willing to spend his lifespan, there is no limit to how powerful his descendants can become. Immortal spiritual roots, chaos spiritual roots, innate physiques, divine bodies, immortal bodies, lunar physiques, solar physiques, and even the legendary chaos body— Generation after generation, extraordinary talents are born from his bloodline, and an immortal clan destined to spread across the cultivation world begins its rise.

I Raised Mythic Sea Beasts in My Fish Tank by Skyborne Hero

One day, an ordinary fish tank becomes home to a race of miniature fishfolk. Soon afterward, its owner learns that the game captivating the world is destined to merge with reality. When that happens, monsters and civilizations from another realm will cross over—and ordinary people may have nowhere left to hide. His only advantage is a god-tier talent that transforms his fish tank into an evolving pocket world. Sea beast eggs, rare creatures, and precious resources obtained inside the game can all be brought into it. With time flowing far faster within the tank, even the weakest hatchling can grow into a creature of legend. By the time the game descends upon reality, the balance of the entire world has already begun to change. Colossal sea beasts rise from a seemingly ordinary tank, ancient powers lose control of the oceans, and distant kingdoms arrive at an astonishing conclusion: They have discovered the legendary origin world of all sea beasts.

I Was the Sun Before I Became an Immortal by Veyron Grape

For tens of billions of years, he existed as the Sun. He burned silently in the depths of the cosmos, watching civilizations rise and fall before eventually growing tired of eternity itself. Then came the collapse. The moment he became a black hole, he opened his eyes once more—reborn as a newborn infant in a cultivation world. The sect elders tested his spiritual roots. The spirit stones showed no reaction at all. He frowned slightly. It felt as though something inside him was missing. So… his spiritual roots simply grew on their own. They taught him spells. He mastered them after a single glance—and casually improved them along the way. They warned him that his killing intent was too heavy. He merely smiled. “Everyone,” he said calmly, “please die here.” He only wanted to live an ordinary life as a cultivator. But somehow, everything in this world seemed terribly wrong.

My Basic Attacks Permanently Increase HP by Hckhood

Lin Tianhao has already witnessed the end of the world once. After being betrayed and killed, he awakens on the eve of Oracle’s launch—the game destined to merge with reality and unleash the Twilight of the Gods. This time, he knows exactly what is coming. Using his memories of the future, Lin Tianhao obtains a Divine Talent Awakening Stone and unlocks an ability that should not exist: Every basic attack permanently increases his maximum HP. Better yet, those attacks also inflict true damage based on his ever-growing health. While other players struggle through beginner quests, Lin Tianhao hunts hidden opportunities, challenges enemies far above his level, and prepares to restore a fallen Eastern Kingdom. Rare classes, divine blessings, secret missions, and forgotten treasures all become stepping stones on his path. Before long, the supposedly fragile archer possesses more health than the strongest tanks—and enough damage to erase elite players with a single arrow. The gods believe they control the game. Lin Tianhao intends to prove them wrong.

My Sect Pays You to Cultivate by Milo Blade

In this world, cultivation is not a path for the poor. Pay an entrance fee. Pay for a chance to learn. Pay every month just to remain a disciple. After transmigrating into this ruthless cultivation world, Su Bai refuses to accept its rules. With the Strongest Sect System, he establishes the Heavenly Dao Sect around one simple promise: Cultivation is free. New disciples can learn immortal arts from their very first day. The sect even pays them monthly allowances—and the stronger they become, the more they earn. In return, every breakthrough achieved by his disciples feeds power back to Su Bai, allowing both the sect and its master to grow stronger together. What begins as a ridiculous experiment soon becomes a force capable of overturning the entire cultivation world. Talents rejected by wealthy sects find a home. Ordinary mortals gain a path to immortality. Years later, enemies march on the Heavenly Dao Sect expecting to find a group of penniless weaklings. Instead, they discover the truth: Even the man sweeping the floor is an emperor.

I Became the Blacksmith NPC by Clearing Nuts

When the next-generation full-dive VRMMO Godhunt Online finally launched, professional gold farmer Liu Kongkong rushed in immediately. After all, this game was supposed to make him rich. Unfortunately, the name he wanted was already taken. “Seriously? Fine, I’ll just change it. Can you hurry up? You’re wasting my money-making time.” After a few random clicks— He entered the game before even finishing character creation. And somehow, his character had become the blacksmith NPC of the beginner village. At first, Liu Kongkong was furious. Then he discovered something important: Every coin players spent on his weapons belonged to him. Suddenly… being an NPC didn’t sound so bad. Forge equipment? He casually modified the stats and sold them for ten times the price. The cash shop doesn’t sell cosmetics? Fine. He’d just craft better-looking armor himself. The system wanted him to design dungeons for players to challenge? With his years of gaming experience, if players could clear them easily, he’d change his surname on the spot. World Boss loot wasn’t enough to satisfy him anymore. True divine weapons could only be forged by Liu the Blacksmith himself. As his wealth exploded and his stats spiraled completely out of control, one truth became clear: He no longer needed skill multipliers. A single punch was enough. And when the worlds finally merged together, even the supreme god-emperor was smashed into the ground by Liu Kongkong’s fist. “This… is your limit?” the Emperor God asked weakly. Liu Kongkong shook his head. “No,” he replied calmly. “This is the limit your body can withstand.” “And I’m still not wearing my equipment yet.”

Graveyard Sword Immortal by Calyx

Lin Xiao transmigrates into a world of cultivation with one extraordinary gift: Max-Level Comprehension. Any Divine Ability or cultivation technique becomes clear to him the moment he encounters it. His only problem is a complete lack of cultivation resources. Before he can find a solution, agents of a Demon Sect seize him and force him to become a Tomb Guardian at Pyre Heaven Sword Tomb. His daily duty is simple: polish the swords buried there. What appears to be a punishment soon becomes an unimaginable opportunity. By polishing the longsword Lihuo, he obtains a heaven-grade sword art. From Mingmie, he comprehends its Annihilation Sword Intent. From the personal weapon of an ancient Sword Emperor, he acquires an eternal and indestructible Sword Force. His comprehension is not limited to swords. Blades, Pills, Array Formations—even people—can grant him profound insights. While guarding the tomb, Lin Xiao quietly accumulates a terrifying breadth of knowledge and power. The disciples he casually guides grow into world-shaking experts, never realizing the true depth of their unassuming mentor. By the time chaos engulfs the cultivation world, Lin Xiao has already spent far too long hiding.

Who Said a Warrior Can't Walk the Sword Dao? by Croc Slayer

Qin Guan is a formidable martial artist who has opened the eighth of the Heaven-Defying Ten Gates. Following his master’s orders, he descends the mountain to fulfill an arranged marriage with the Nan Family of Luyun City. The Nan Family sees him as a worthless cripple—someone born without a dantian who can never cultivate Spiritual Energy. Unwilling to marry their gifted daughter to him, they secretly substitute Nan Rou, the family’s gravely ill eldest daughter. They believe they have discarded two burdens at once. They are wrong. Qin Guan may be unable to cultivate like an ordinary cultivator, but the Heaven-Defying legacy he inherited allows him to accomplish the impossible: combining overwhelming martial power with the supreme Sword Dao. While the world dismisses him as a failure, Qin Guan quietly stands beyond the reach of those who ridicule him. The moment he finally draws his sword, every assumption about martial artists will be shattered. A martial artist who dares to cultivate the Sword Dao? Who gave him permission?

My Sect Is Stronger Than It Looks by Darren Yu

Once, he stood at the very top of a sacred land. Then the elders turned against him. Stripped of his position and driven from the sect he once ruled, he left with nothing but the clothes on his back. That was when the system awakened. Its mission was simple: Build a sect. Recruit disciples. Develop its territory. And turn an unknown mountain into the greatest cultivation force the world had ever seen. From that day forward, everything changed. Ten disciples broke through at once. Then a hundred. Then ten thousand. Every achievement brought new rewards—rare treasures, powerful formations, countless draws, and even cultivation strong enough to shake the entire continent. The sect grew. Its fields produced heavenly herbs. Its disciples became monsters among geniuses. Even the creatures wandering around the mountain were no longer ordinary. Years later, an invading Demon Lord finally arrived at the sect gates. Then he saw the yellow dog guarding the entrance. He stared at it. The dog stared back. An Emperor Realm aura quietly filled the air. The Demon Lord's face twitched. “You call this a declining sect?” “Your damn watchdog is stronger than half the rulers on the continent!”

Meditate to Power: This Daoist Will Be Invincible by Zephyr

In the Yin Heavenly Domain, demons run rampant and malevolent spirits lurk at every turn. Ordinary mortals cling to survival under the shadow of transcendent powers, while the Cultivation Sects reign supreme—their Dao Lords gazing down upon the masses like ants beneath their feet. And “Immortal” has become the greatest forbidden word of all. Li Qingyun is a bastard-born son of the Marquis’s household—a boy written off as a hopeless waste from birth. Framed by those who envied him, he is cast out and exiled to a remote Daoist temple, seemingly condemned to spend his days in the company of flickering oil lamps, destined to grow old and die forgotten on the mountain. But fate has other plans. A mysterious Dao Effigy awakens within his mind, and from that moment forward, all he has to do is sit in quiet meditation—and his cultivation grows. Half a day to enter the Dao. Half a year to reach Foundation Establishment. One year to open his Qi Sea. Two years to Core Formation. Five years to Perfected Nascent Soul. Yet the deeper his cultivation runs, the more uneasy he becomes. This world is far more treacherous than it appears—and the enigmatic Dao Effigy lurking in his mind may not be the blessing it seems. Will Li Qingyun keep his head down and live in peace… or will he shatter the heavens, sweep away all who stand against him, and seize the invincible immortality he deserves?

The Low-Key Sword Saint by Aurelia Vale

Lin Feng learned the price of arrogance with his life. Reborn in the Nine Continents as the supposedly useless senior disciple of the Shenxiao Sword Sect, he makes himself a promise: this time, he will hide his talent, avoid unnecessary trouble, and survive. For a while, the plan works. Then hidden enemies strike his master, and remaining in the shadows is no longer an option. Forced to reveal only a fraction of his ability, Lin Feng overturns everything his fellow disciples thought they knew about him. The sect’s forgotten failure may actually be a peerless sword genius—and every glimpse of his true strength draws more attention than he ever wanted. He only wants a quiet life. Unfortunately, the world seems determined to make him famous.

My Disciples Think This Is a Game by Crystal Rock Sugar

After transmigrating into a world of cultivation, he inherited exactly one thing: A ruined sect. The mountains were barren, the halls were empty, and the surrounding wilderness was crawling with monsters and hostile races. Rebuilding the sect should have been impossible. Then he discovered the sect’s strange little assistant could summon “players” from another world. From that moment on, everything changed. Land that had been abandoned for centuries was cleared overnight by players who treated farming as a hidden quest. Monsters that once terrorized the region were worn down by endless waves of fearless challengers. Invading enemies expected to conquer a dying sect, only to be chased all the way back home by people who thought war loot was an event reward. Some players brought body-tempering techniques back to reality and became world-class fighters. Some turned melodies from the cultivation world into hit songs. The sect master watched it all happen with growing satisfaction. At least, he would have been completely satisfied if certain players would stop following him around every day, convinced that he was hiding a legendary questline.

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.

Return to Wonderland by Tanya Lisle

Years after that fateful fall down the rabbit hole, Alice has moved on from the memories of Wonderland and is now attending the prestigious Lucena Academy to get a fresh start. Unfortunately, a purple haired boy appears at school and reveals himself to be the Cheshire Cat. He speaks in riddles about how Wonderland is a much different place than when Alice last visited and tempts her with a visit back. Alice must decide whether or not she will go back, or the Cheshire Cat will make the choice for her.

My Ex Is A Vampire by M.S. Ocampo

Relationships bite! Jane Dela Cruz's life is anything but normal. By day, she's your average honor student, the girl next door who's dating the guy on the football team. By night, she hunts vampires with her family. She hates what she's been called to do, the gifts she inherited from her family bloodline. At the same time, she craves revenge and closure for past emotional scars. Andy Santiago is the new kid in the swanky suburb of Sugar Land, Texas. Haunted by nightmares of red eyes and fangs, he hunts down vampires and attracts his share of trouble along the way. He keeps his life of vampire hunting a secret from his mother and finds himself in hot water when he finds out his new girlfriend is a fangirl for romantic vampires, which only exist in fiction. When Jane's boyfriend and Andy's girlfriend get taken by the local vampire court and turned into vampires, they have to team up and figure out how to take down their exes. What they don't realize is that they will unravel a darker conspiracy that will change their lives forever.

Heavenly Insight: Forging Immortal Arts in the Scripture Vault by A Girl on Her Own

Lin Jiufeng transmigrated—only to find himself trapped in the body of a century-old man within Yuhua Sect, his frail body little more than a dying flame flickering in the wind, ready to be snuffed out at any moment. Yet fortune had not entirely abandoned him. Blessed with the gift of Heavenly Comprehension, Lin Jiufeng needed only a single glance to perceive the Dao and a single thought to derive new techniques. He reflected upon a hundred years of lived experience—and from those memories, he unraveled the secrets of Immortality. He watched clouds billow and winds gather—and from that sight, he comprehended the Divine Ability to summon storms and call the rain. He observed shooting stars blazing across the heavens and meteors crashing to earth—and from that vision, he forged the art of Daytime Falling Stars. He gazed at flowers blooming and withering in the courtyard, at clouds rolling and unfurling above mountain peaks—and from that stillness, he awakened the power to birth blossoms with a single thought. Tucked away inside the Canon Pavilion of Yuhua Sect, this ancient, unassuming keeper quietly studies, contemplates, and creates—weaving peerless techniques from nothing, one insight at a time. While the world outside churns with conflict and ambition, Lin Jiufeng's comprehension knows no ceiling. The Dao is everywhere. And for him, mastery is only ever one breath away.

I Copy My Way to Ascension by Brave

Bai Chen arrives in a cultivation world with no money, connections, or powerful background. His only advantage is the Entry Copying System, which allows him to copy a talent trait from another cultivator each month. Rather than courting danger, he joins a sect, keeps his head down, and quietly accumulates extraordinary gifts. Talents for alchemy, artifact forging, spirit plants, talismans, and beast taming—abilities others might spend a lifetime pursuing—gradually become his own. While everyone dismisses Bai Chen as an ordinary disciple with mediocre spiritual roots, he builds an overwhelming foundation in the shadows. His plan is simple: avoid trouble, make friends, and grow stronger where no one is looking. But in a cultivation world filled with rival sects, hidden dangers, and powerful enemies, staying unnoticed may prove harder than ascending itself.

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.

Mia the Magnificent by Srivarshini Thenappan

On her fifteenth birthday, Mia discovers that she is the next-in-line ruler of a place called Magic Globe. Very soon, she gets transported to a world filled with magical beings and mystical landscapes. However, before she can claim the throne, Mia must prove her worth by completing a series of challenging tasks. Each task is a test of courage, kindness and intelligence where Mia solves riddles, faces fearsome creatures, and saves her friend from danger. Mia's determination and faith in herself guide her through every task. She learns valuable lessons about trust and compassion that helps forge strong friendships with the creatures and people of Magic Globe. In her captivating story - the author - nine-year-old Srivarshini Thenappan introduces a cast of characters, from talking animals to magical beings, transporting readers to a world filled with wonder and limitless possibilities.

Septembers by Michela Starr

How to keep a best friend: No kissing. No pining. No falling in love. When Theo Walker arrives at university, he doesn’t expect to find the cute, hoodie-clad enigma from his high school as his new roommate. But it turns out Dae isn’t quite as mysterious as Theo always thought, he’s just painfully shy. So Theo makes it his mission to help Dae come out of his shell… and maybe his hoodies, too. Dae quickly becomes the most important person in Theo’s life; one he’d do anything to hold onto. Which means the feelings bubbling under the surface need to simmer down. Theo is not the relationship type. Everyone he’s ever been involved with ends up broken, and he refuses to do that to Dae. So what if Dae only gets more and more fascinating? So what if his eyes sometimes linger a bit too long on Theo’s lips? So what if Theo can't stop imaging him during… So what? It’s fine! Told one autumn at a time, Septembers is a steamy, slow-burn, mm romcom serving ‘friends to lovers’ with falling leaves and a crisp breeze.

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.

Remnants: Disruption by Mourning Star

New Chicago has a serial killer. Or two. Arya Skovsgaard is a lot of things, but a hero is not one of them. She might do heroic things, but since waking up ten years ago with no memory, it's hardly something she can claim. It also doesn't help that as a Remnant, she has strange powers that a large chunk of the world does not. She's not alone, but metahumans aren't always seen as positives in this world. Especially since they're blamed for the First and Second Disruptions that occurred centuries ago. Worse still, her powers of communion with the dead are really helpful for solving crimes, but little else. When a new string of serial murders turns out to be two different culprits, she finds herself in a head-on collision with a truth that is far larger than herself. And one that will ultimately alter the world as she knows it.

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.

Unmasked: A Cinderella Retelling (Enchanted Tales of Tír) by Sarah Carlisle

They grew up battling imaginary ogres. Now their opponents are all too real . . . and they’re family. As children, Eleri and Sawel played together in the woods of the palace grounds—the best place to escape her strict parents and the heavy weight of being a nobleman’s daughter and a prince. When Eleri’s parents decide to send her to a dangerous foreign kingdom and into the power of a violent and ambitious king, Sawel is the first person she turns to for help. But while being a prince might bestow certain privileges, overriding a lady’s parents is not one of them. The only solution is to hide Eleri until she comes of age—and what better place to hide than in the palace? But even as their challenging circumstance leads them to see each other in a new light and friendship turns to love, danger looms. With Eleri’s parents on the hunt, how can she ever be safe to marry Sawel and find her happily ever after? Unmasked: A Cinderella Retelling is a sweet, clean fairytale novella. It is a prequel to the Enchanted Tales of Tir series and takes place before the events of the rest of the series. The Enchanted Tales of Tir: Unmasked: A Cinderella Retelling Tested: A Princess and the Pea Retelling Nettled: A Wild Swans Retelling A Gentle Hope: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling, part of the Hope Ever After series

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.