Become immersed in tales that take on a new twist as fairytales become entwined together. Magic, mythology, legends—anything imaginable can, and will happen. These SIX, all new, stories from USA TODAY and bestselling authors will leave you mesmerized, enthralled, and romantically enchanted… watches his life pass as leaves fall from the great rowan tree, indicating the trickling end of his mortality. Only a special woman can break the curse, one who will be identified by the cut of an ancient spear under a layer of mattresses. Evina MacGregor cannot be injured in battle, even as her comrades fall around her, yet she cannot remember her past. After years of wandering the world in search of answers, she stumbles upon an enchanted castle and a beastly man who may hold the secret to her identity. She may be the one to break the curse, but time is running out for both of them.
Rescued by a Sea Nymph by Rebekah Lewis Captain James Harlow loses his hand, and nearly his life, in an encounter with a group of young miscreants. When Ione, a mermaid, saves him from drowning, she decides to trade her fins for legs and leave her old life for one on land. They are given only three days to determine if they are meant to be together, but a sociopathic young Earl endeavors to ruin it all.
Scandalous Liaison by Amanda Mariel In her youth, Grace Stratton, the Duchess of Abernathy, gave her heart to Lewis Duffield, an American plantation owner. Family duty tore them apart as she was required to wed another man. After years of being widowed, Grace finds herself alone with Lewis and their old flames rekindle, but can they recapture the all consuming love they once shared?
Infinitely My Marquess by Dawn Brower The Marquess of Cinderbury and Lady Annalise Palmer are two lost souls in search of salvation. Together they can help each other heal, if they can believe in love, and in each other long enough to escape the torment they’ve both suffered; as well as, uncover an unimaginable devotion.
It Must be Magic by Sandra Sookoo When Averell Woode, a huntsman’s daughter hidden away in an enchanted tree, meets Quinn Lansdowne, the spare prince of Annanvale as well as a wolf shifter, sparks–and arrows–fly. Perhaps it’s fate or even destiny, but love blooms between them. Too bad an evil queen holds Averell’s life in the balance unless she kills Prince Charming, who is Quinn’s brother. Only the heart and freewill can decide the future… and a little magic won’t hurt either.
Luring a Lord’s Love by Tammy Andresen When Arianna is attacked by men dressed as wolves in the forest, she is sure no one will help her and she dives into the icy ocean rather than be captured. Lord Nicholas Fairfield is a sailor at heart, and he can’t help but wonder about mermaids when he fishes a red-haired beauty from the sea. But the trouble engulfing her village is no myth and it’s up to him to save Arianna, her family, and the Scottish people who are under attack. But can he protect his own heart?
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An amazing collection of magical stories by six talented authors. What more could you ask for? Prepare to be enchanted!
Madeline Martin
Her Highland Beast
A wonderful twist on The Princess and the Pea Fairytale, Madeline Martin works her magic with this wonderful tale
Duncan MacLean was only 15 when he made a choice that would change his life forever. Saving a young maiden from death instead of his mother and her maid left him being cursed with a short life. That was unless he could break the spell by the age of 30. But that called for a tall order he thought never to fulfill.
Evina MacGregor was that lass he saved and years later she comes upon Duncan. She had become a warrior but could never figure out why she never dies! She holds the power to break his curse but will she be in time?
Emotionally endearing, take the journey to see how these two come together and help each other with the magic that surrounds them.
Sandra Sookoo
It Must be Magic
Get lost in a fairytale come to life with magic and mayhem in abundance. Averelle had lived in the forest with her father in a hidden tree ( yes magical!). Her father was a huntsman for the queen and was often gone. On one such occasion she met Quinn who was hunting with his men near her home. As they met, there was definitely an attraction but he left with his men, only to return alone. Surprised to see him again the more they talked they were became enchanted with each other.
Quinn had his secrets being the second son, with Prince Charming, being his older brother. There were other things he needed to confess to Averell. But her mother was evil Queen Grimhilde and her magic was strong
I do not want to give anything away but I will leave you with this- prepare to be entertained and watching the story unfold as you turn the pages. A lot of the unexpected happens!!
Luring a Lady’s Love
Tammy Anderson
A unique twist on a classic fairy tale. Little Red Riding Hood!
What happens when you take an old fairytale and change the story a bit? You get this magical tale of a maiden taking care of her grandmother who lives in the woods. Arianna has been tasked to take a basket of food and visit Granny. But on her way she came upon some wolves that looked like men. Ok what is happening? Escaping from them she ends up in the water being saved by Nick. Here the story takes off full of magic and evil beings including an ice queen.
These two and their friends are in for one hugh confrontation as Arianna tries to save her Granny and everyone around!
I truly enjoyed the delightful novella as I do all books by this author. Cannot wait to read more books connected to this one!!
This twisted fairytale collection has it all and will provide hours of non stopping enjoyment no matter your fancy. It covers shifters, fairies, queens to mythical beings all of which will captivate and keep you turning the pages. There are several twist on fairytales that will have you saying hmmm all while taking you on an erotically romantic journey.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
There are six stories in this anthology which includes some of my must read authors. Rather than read it all one after another I’m going to dip into it over the next few weeks. I’ll update my review to include each novella as I finish it
Her Highland Beast by Madeline Martin 5 Stars
Fifteen year old Duncan Maclean failed to save his mother & her maid & before she died the maid cursed him. He had left his Mother to go and save a screaming girl in the forest. He has to find true love with Morrigan’s daughter before the rowan tree loses all its leaves. Nearly fifteen years later Evina a lost warrior maiden finds herself in a blizzard. Evina has no memory of her family, she is drawn to Duncan.
An engrossing short story that I read in a sitting, the characters are well portrayed & the story flows effortlessly.
Rescued by a Sea Nymph by Rebekah Lewis
Scandalous Liaison by Amanda Mariel 5 Stars
Seventeen year old Grace Brighton is in love with American Lewis Duffield but her parents are in dire straits & she’s been betrothed to the Duke of Abernathy, so the pair must part. Now twenty three years later Grace is a widow & on her way to Scotland for the christening of Evangeline her nephew the Duke of Goldstone’s daughter. On the way she has the axle break on her coach. At the inn she meets Lewis again, he’s also on his way to the christening, the Duchess of Goldstone being his niece. The pair along with Eliza, Grace’s companion & Jasmine, Grace’s pet tiger travel together.
We first met Grace & Lewis in the first book in the Ladies and Scoundrels Series, Scandalous Endeavors which was the Goldstone’s story . I always love catching up with characters from earlier books. This was a delightful read of second chances & it had the added bonus of being about a mature couple.
Infinitely My Marquess by Dawn Brower
It Must be Magic by Sandra Sookoo
Luring a Lord’s Love by Tammy Andresen 4.5 Stars
Arianna Granger is on her way to take some food to her grandmother when she sees what looks like wolves, she flees & to lose them enters the nearby estuary but she gets swept out to sea, luckily she grabs a log that’s floating by. When she thinks she can’t hold on any longer a ship appears & she’s rescued by Nick Fairchild.
A retelling of little red riding hood with an ice witch, a well written well paced novella, I just wish the witch had been dealt with but this will happen in a future book. Nick & Arianna are well portrayed, he is the fourth Fairchild to have his story & all of the stories have had a magical element.
Six easy reading, well written novellas. I enjoyed some more than others but all had delightful characters & the stories flowed well. Each one is ideal for whiling away a few hours
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read