When a handsome stranger arrives trying to solve a fifteen-year-old mystery, even the most over-protected gal knows how to let down her hair.Zelle Carpenter loves her parents. She really, really does. It’s just that they’re soooooo obsessed with keeping her safe that she feels like she’s been locked in a tower half the time. There’s no chance to go out and have fun, without resorting to a little … without resorting to a little trickery with her best friend, and there’s no chance to meet boys. The only boys she knows are the always-on-their-best-behavior cowboys at Church, and who wants to practice kissing with them?
Duke Dmitri Volkov is stuck in this backwater American town for one reason only; to solve the fifteen-year-old mystery about a lost princess his father shared on his death-bed. But he’s not going to pass up the opportunity to kiss a pretty girl, especially if that pretty girl has the most beguiling green eyes and taste for adventure. Despite his best efforts, he’s quickly falling for this quaint town and its welcoming citizens.
The only thing left is to solve his father’s mystery, so that he can start his Happily Ever After. But Dmitri doesn’t realize that finding the lost princess from his past will strip away any chance of future happiness in Everland.
[Note: This story is the sequel to THE STEPMOTHER. Both can be read independently, but if you’re going to read STEPMOTHER, read that one first!]
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The Brides of Everland, Ever After
Step into Everland, Wyoming, where the people on the street are more than what they appear, and there’s just a hint of magic in the air. From evil villains to mysterious godmothers, handsome cowboys to hidden princesses… welcome to Everland, Ever After.
Heat Level: 1/5 (suitable for most audiences)
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Like I expected, it was a quick read. I am on the fence about fairy tale retellings because sometimes, they are good, and at times, it’s only the cover that draws me in.
It was interesting enough, although I don’t like how shallow the descriptions were, for example: the slimmer one, the seated one, etc. that sometimes, made me feel a lack of imagination. There was also a part when the best friends were processing what happened and Zelle’s feelings, it was kind of messy and mushy.
Yes, there was an element of magic, which I feel was kind of out of place. It’s just there for the protagonist’s convenience. The second time it appeared, I see no apparent reason for it to.
This story doesn’t make me want to read the other books in the collection/series.
Appropriately named, this early American setting with the twist of fairy-tales, is exactly what you would expect from this book. Quick one setting easy read. Want a feel good story this entire series will hit the mark.
Even though the title is Rapunzelle, her long hair didn’t play into the story. Cute, modern take on the fairy tale.
I liked the easy reading fun books
Loved the book
Love this story. I had already read “The Stepmother” and I loved this one just as much. This series is just fun and interesting.
This was really cute…
I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading this book, but it soon kept my attention. It is NOT the Rapunzel that you read as a child. But it is a good read. Some magic, a damsel being held in her room. And yes there is some long hair involved.
Now you have to read it to find out what all the above is, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Great retelling of this fairy tale!
It is for the early reader. Based in fairytales not something I usually read, but I did.
AWFUL!
It was a fun-ish read. Writing a plot about fairly tale characters was an interesting choice.
havent finished it yet
Young adult book. In the middle of the series.
Rather juvenile
I really enjoy it
A fun spin on an old fairy tale. I think I will need to read more of this series
Put a new spin on fairy tale characters and I absolutely adored that!
While it is predictable it is a very sweet read.
The day I sat down to read this book. I found it annoying. I have nothing against it . I think I just don’t like the retelling of beloved Fairy Tales. Same thing happened on a couple of similar books. Seemed to start out rather slowly. Just didn’t hold my attention. Perhaps on another day I might not have been able to put it down.