Romance a Medieval Fairytale

A beastly prince. An enchanting beauty. Only love can break the spell. Once upon a time... The wicked King Thorn forced the enchantress Zuleika to cast a terrible curse. She fled his court to travel the world, helping those who need her magic most. Until a search for her merchant father's lost ships leads her to an enchanted island, where Prince Vardan, the island's ruler, is afflicted by the most powerful curse Zuleika has ever encountered. She's not sure she can reverse the spell, but she's determined to try. After all, a prince who fights pirates can't be all bad...no matter how beastly his appearance. Together, can the enchanting beauty and the beastly prince break the spell?

A dutiful daughter. A prince forced to find a bride. If the shoe fits... Once upon a time... When the Emperor's army comes recruiting, Mai signs up, seeing it as the perfect escape from her stepmother and a lifetime of drudgery. Armed with her mother's armor and a pair of magic shoes, Mai marches off to war...only to find herself sharing a tent with the General's arrogant nephew, Prince Yi. The best swordsman in the Empire, Prince Yi wants to make war, not love, but the Emperor insists this will be Yi's last campaign before he must marry. Prince Yi has never met his match...until now. Can one woman win the war and the prince's heart?

Two princesses. One prince. And the war has just begun. Once upon a time... Princess Ava was sent to a neighbouring kingdom as a lady-in-waiting to her sister, their future queen. Until a runaway horse, a case of amnesia and a cold-hearted king conspire to bring her to the prince's attention. Now the prince believes Ava is his bride, and her sister is just a serving maid. One thing is certain: the prince must marry one of the princesses, or there will be war. But when all's fair in love and war...who will win the battle for the prince's heart?

Twelve princesses. One wounded soldier. A mystery that must be solved. Once upon a time... Princess Bianca is sent with her sisters to the summer palace, a place no maiden has ever returned from. While her sisters seem perfectly happy, she has only one desire: escape. Vasco, a wounded soldier on his way home from war, stumbles across the summer palace and sets out to solve the mystery no man has managed to yet. If only they let him live long enough... Can the fair maiden and the wounded soldier uncover the sinister secret before it's too late?

A little mermaid. A prince to save. Only silence can break the spell. Once upon a time... The mermaid Margareta saved Prince Erik from a shipwreck. Wanting to see the prince again, Margareta strikes a bargain with the Master of Beacon Isle. If she saves his sons from a terrible curse, he will reunite her with Prince Erik. All she has to do is stay silent until the curse is broken. Silence is a virtue...until Prince Erik arrives early, searching for the mermaid who saved his life. Can two hearts speak louder than words?

A sleeping beauty. A kingdom frozen in time. Only one can save them all. Once upon a time... Lord Siward intended to go hunting, but when he stumbles upon a ruined castle and accidentally wakes the mysterious maiden sleeping inside, he knows his holiday is over. With the kingdom in trouble, Siward should be protecting the realm, but every time Rosamond looks at him, he gets lost in the girl's green eyes. Who is the mysterious beauty, and why does he feel she holds the key to the kingdom's deliverance?

A maiden dying for adventure. A hero on a perilous quest. Monsters that must be slain. Once upon a time... After losing a battle with a dragon, George is desperate to salvage his reputation. Only he can't do it alone - he needs an assistant. Royal tailor Melitta longs for adventure, so when she hears of a job opening for an apprentice hero, she jumps at the chance. Slaying monsters must be more exciting than sewing. Can the unlikely pair still succeed at their quest - or will they fall for each other instead?

A princess who refuses to be a prize. A prince's promise. Perhaps dragons aren't so bad after all. Once upon a time... Promised as a prize to any hero who can slay the dragon, Princess Sativa flees the palace in search of the prince she was betrothed to as a child. But there are many miles between her and the boy who has become a king. Can a lone princess cross the sea and convince the king she's the princess of his dreams?

Three sisters. An absent prince who promised to protect them. And the wolf is at the door... Once upon a time... When war breaks out, Rudolf promises Portia and her sisters he will protect them. But his father falls in battle, and Rudolf is forced to return home to command his father's armies. Shifting alliances turn Portia and her family from friends to sworn enemies. To win the war, Rudolf must conquer her home, and risk losing her forever. When the wolf is at the door, who will win - love or war?

An unlikely duo. A wicked witch. Whatever it takes to find their way home. Once upon a time... Rhona is certain her stepmother wants to kill her and her sisters, and she'll stop at nothing to do it. Leaving them in the woods alone, drugging their food and drink...is nothing safe? Bitter at his brother's betrothal, Grieve is banished to Rum Island as a squire to Rhona's father. Grieve thought he had enough trouble with Rhona's stepmother and the threat of war with Alba, until a witch takes Grieve and Rhona prisoner. Can Rhona and Grieve survive long enough to find their happily ever after?

A sultan's daughter. A pretend prince. Can a genie make all their wishes come true? Once upon a time... When Princess Maram and street rat Aladdin meet in the marketplace, sparks fly, and Aladdin swears to move heaven and earth in order to make the lovely courtesan his wife. He steals a magic lamp with a genie inside, thinking all his troubles are over...only to find they have barely begun. Can Aladdin win the princess's hand without losing his head?

An enslaved enchantress. A magic mirror. Whose match will be made next? Once upon a time... When Queen Briska is accused of treason, she flees to the mountains, building an icy wall around her broken heart. But she cannot flee her punishment - she is forced to help other couples find love. A tough task, when the man she loves is dead. Amani knew his life was over the moment he was enslaved to a magic lamp. But when a strange twist of fate frees him from the lamp just as he discovers the woman he loves still lives, Amani sets out to find her, and free her, too. Will the power of love be enough to melt two frozen hearts?

A miller's daughter. A cursed knight. The power of a name. Once upon a time... Molina has one desire: to see her inventions spread throughout the kingdom. When Prince Lubos offers to take her to the capital as his bride, she jumps at the chance. But impressing the king may take more than a simple spinning wheel. To marry Prince Lubos, she will need to work a miracle. Molina enters into a desperate bargain with a mysterious man who turns all he touches into gold. A man with a tragic tale of his own, all tied up in his family name. The future hangs in the balance, but will either of them live to see it?

A desert princess. A cursed prince. Can a kiss break the spell? Once upon a time... When Anahita picks up a pet frog on her way to marry a distant sheikh, she laughs at his claim to be a prince under a curse that can only be broken by a kiss. Until he transforms into a man in her tent. With one man in her bed as she's preparing to marry another, what's a desert princess to do?

A witch's vow. A knight's quest. A wolf hunting to kill. Once upon a time... Six years ago, Rosa lost her family to a wolf attack during the coldest winter in living memory. But now the wolf is back, as bloodthirsty as ever, and she vows vengeance. Work is hard to find in the dead of winter, and Sir Chase welcomes the chance to slay wolves if it means he'll have a warm bed and food for the winter. He never counted on having to compete with a woman for his prize. When the wolf proves more than one hunter alone can handle, can the unlikely pair join forces to defeat the menace?

A princess in danger. A heroic huntsman. A reflection revealing too much truth. Once upon a time... Princess Guinevere and her brother, Prince Xylander, flee the mad king's court in search of a marriage alliance with another kingdom. But when Guinevere's new husband falls ill and his only heir goes missing, Guinevere and Xylander must save the suddenly hostile kingdom or face exile...and their father's wrath. Mirror, mirror on the wall...whose will be the worst fate of all?

Three bears. Two enemies. One winter that will change everything. Once upon a time... Ursula thought her biggest worry was hiding her magic powers long enough to catch a husband, until Lord Vauquelin invades and slaughters her whole family. When she emerges from hiding, she finds she's snowed in with a wounded enemy soldier, in a valley full of bears. Can a girl who can't even make porridge survive until spring?

Three siblings. Two shoemakers. One curse that could change everything. Once upon a time... All Alba ever wanted was to be the royal shoemaker, like her father. But her despicable brothers have a very different future planned for her. When a good deed backfires, leaving her cursed for her brothers' crimes while the real culprits walk free, Alba will be forced to fight for her freedom, or face losing her dream forever. Can Alba and her new allies bring the true villains to justice?

A brave knight. A lady beset by suitors. An enchanted horse that topples cities. Disgraced knight Sir Godfrey would do anything to regain his honour. So when the famed Trojan Horse appears at court, Sir Godfrey volunteers to lead a crusade on the magical beast. Lady Penelope is sick of life at a convent, waiting for her father to decide who she shall marry. So when a knight appears in the convent garden with a magic horse, she jumps at the chance to escape. The enchanted horse may have ended one war, but with Penelope missing, it may be about to start another. Can a knight and his lady stop history repeating?

A shrewd servant. A penniless young woodcutter. A priceless stolen treasure. Once upon a time... Melisende joins a crusade, her head full of glory and victory, only to flee from her first battle. Forced to hide as a housemaid while the enemy army occupies the city she'd hoped to save, she despairs of ever finding her way home. Mithra plans to settle down with the girl of his dreams, but when the war spills into his city, all dreams of the future are shattered. When he finds a Crusader maiden in the woods and they stumble across a priceless treasure, he thinks his luck might have turned...until he discovers the penalty of stealing from the Forty Thieves. Can Melisende and Mithra save his family from the Forty Thieves?

An unwilling swan maiden. A deadly plague. Can a mother's love defeat death? For Swanhild and Raphael, life is perfect. Betrothed and about to be married, their future should hold only happiness. Until the plague arrives. Swanhild's mother transforms her into a swan, hoping to help her survive the plague. Instead, Swanhild finds herself in more danger than ever. Can she survive the intrigues of the royal court and be reunited with Raphael?

A cursed prince. An aspiring assassin. No good deed goes unpunished...Crown Prince Boris's life was perfect — a wife, a child and his father's favour for a job well done. Until his brother's traitorous plot steals everything from him, forcing him to run for his life for fear of losing what little he has left. Rossa wants nothing but to follow in her father's assassin footsteps. Whether it takes magic or a blade, she can handle anything. Until she discovers she can't bear to take a life. Together, can a failed assassin and a cursed prince save the kingdom?

Two households. One ancient grudge. Can two starcrossed lovers bridge the gap between them?Once upon a time… Two households, both alike in dignity,In the flooded lowlands, where we lay our scene,From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,Where fresh blood makes peaceful waters unclean.From forth the fatal loins of these two foesA pair of star-cross'd lovers risk their life;To save a world beset with ocean's salt overflowsBut can their love bury their parents' strife?So to these pages, dear reader, I bid you attendAnd read these star-cross'd lovers' tale to its well-deserved end…

What price would you pay for a crown and a kingdom?Curses and crowns, dragons and deadly peril, pirates and Vikings, all in the quest for a love that conquers all.Five medieval fantasy romances from USA Today Bestselling Author Demelza Carlton that will sweep you away to a land of castles, queens and quests where fairytales can come true. This collection includes:Melt: Snow Queen RetoldAwaken: Sleeping Beauty RetoldReflect: Snow White RetoldAppease: Princess and the Pea RetoldBlow: Three Little Pigs Retold

When a dragon is all that stands between life and death, glory and dishonour, or love and despair... Dragons and elves, knights and fairy godmothers, magic and adventure…you'll find all those and more to fall in love with in this collection of romantasy tales. Five medieval fantasy romances from USA Today Bestselling Author Demelza Carlton that will sweep you away to a land of castles, dragons and quests where fairytales can come true. This collection includes: Cobble: Elves and the Shoemaker Retold Fall: Scheherazade Retold Embellish: Brave Little Tailor Retold Appease: Princess and the Pea Retold Hunt: Red Riding Hood Retold

Enchant: Beauty and the Beast Retold: Enchantress Zuleika fled the wicked King Thorn's court to travel the world, helping those who need her magic most. A search for her merchant father's lost ships leads her to an enchanted island, where Prince Vardan is afflicted by the most powerful curse Zuleika has ever encountered. She's determined to try to reverse the spell. Can the enchanting beauty and the beastly prince break the spell? Dance: Cinderella Retold: When the emperor's army comes recruiting, Mai sees it as the perfect escape from her stepmother and a lifetime of drudgery. Armed with her mother's armor and a pair of magic shoes, Mai marches off to war, only to find herself sharing a tent with the General's arrogant nephew, Prince Yi. Fly: Goose Girl Retold: Princess Ava was sent to a neighboring kingdom as a lady-in-waiting to her sister, their future queen. Until a runaway horse, a case of amnesia, and a cold-hearted king conspire to bring her to the prince's attention. One thing is certain: The prince must marry one of the princesses, or there will be war. Who will win the battle for the prince's heart? Contains mature themes.

When the villain is the hero of their own story…can they find a happily ever after?A collection of twisted fairytales, told from the villain's perspective.Five medieval fantasy romances from USA Today Bestselling Author Demelza Carlton that will sweep you away to a land of castles, villains and quests where fairytales can come true. This collection includes:Blow: Three Little Pigs RetoldMelt: Snow Queen RetoldReflect: Snow White RetoldRoar: Goldilocks RetoldSpin: Rumpelstiltskin Retold

When a bow and arrow is all that stands between life and death, glory and dishonour, or love and despair...A wounded soldier, a maiden warrior, a witch seeking vengeance, a wolf on a quest for a crown, and an assassin seeking to save a town.Five steamy medieval fairytale retellings from USA Today Bestselling Author Demelza Carlton that will sweep you away to a land of castles, quests and kings where fairytales can come true. Including:Revel: Twelve Dancing Princesses RetoldEmbellish: Brave Little Tailor RetoldHunt: Red Riding Hood RetoldBlow: Three Little Pigs RetoldCall: Pied Piper Retold

Dragons and genies, sultans and street rats, magic and adventure...you'll find all those and more in these six stories inspired by 1001 Arabian Nights. This collection of tales includes: Fall: Scheherazade Retold:Dragon vs fairy godmother - who will win?When young fairy godmother Zoraida finds herself fighting a losing battle with a dragon to save her godson, she's forced to use her magic to flee. Only to find herself in the middle of a freezing blizzard.Rescued by a traveller, she faces a new challenge: can they survive the storm to see Christmas morning? Float: Enchanted Horse Retold:A brave knight. A lady beset by suitors. An enchanted horse that topples cities.Disgraced knight Sir Godfrey would do anything to regain his honour. So when the famed Trojan Horse appears at court, Sir Godfrey volunteers to lead a crusade on the magical beast.Lady Penelope is sick of life at a convent, waiting for her father to decide who she shall marry. So when a knight appears in the convent garden with a magic horse, she jumps at the chance to escape.The enchanted horse may have ended one war, but with Penelope missing, it may be about to start another. Can a knight and his lady stop history repeating? Steal: Forty Thieves Retold:A shrewd servant. A penniless young woodcutter. A priceless stolen treasure.Melisende joins a crusade, her head full of glory and victory, only to flee from her first battle. Forced to hide as a housemaid while the enemy army occupies the city she'd hoped to save, she despairs of ever finding her way home.Mithra plans to settle down with the girl of his dreams, but when the war spills into his city, all dreams of the future are shattered. When he finds a Crusader maiden in the woods and they stumble across a priceless treasure, he thinks his luck might have turned…until he discovers the penalty of stealing from the Forty Thieves. Can Melisende and Mithra save his family from the Forty Thieves? Wish: Aladdin Retold:A sultan's daughter. A pretend prince. Can a genie make all their wishes come true?When Princess Maram and street rat Aladdin meet in the marketplace, sparks fly, and Aladdin swears to move heaven and earth in order to make the lovely courtesan his wife.He steals a magic lamp with a genie inside, thinking all his troubles are over…only to find they have barely begun.Can Aladdin win the princess's hand without losing his head? Kiss: Frog Prince Retold:A desert princess. A cursed prince. Can a kiss break the spell?When Anahita picks up a pet frog on her way to marry a distant sheikh, she laughs at his claim to be a prince under a curse that can only be broken by a kiss.Until he transforms into a man in her tent.With one man in her bed as she's preparing to marry another, what's a desert princess to do? Melt: Snow Queen Retold:An enslaved enchantress. A magic mirror. Whose match will be made next?When Queen Briska is accused of treason, she flees to the mountains, building an icy wall around her broken heart. But she cannot flee her punishment – she is forced to help other couples find love. A tough task, when the man she loves is dead.Amani knew his life was over the moment he was enslaved to a magic lamp. But when a strange twist of fate frees him from the lamp just as he discovers the woman he loves still lives, Amani sets out to find her, and free her, too. Will the power of love be enough to melt two frozen hearts?

When a blade is all that stands between life and death, glory and dishonour, or love and despair...Dragons and genies, shapeshifters and warriors, magic and adventure…you'll find all those and more to fall in love with in this collection of romantasy tales.Five medieval fantasy romances from USA Today Bestselling Author Demelza Carlton that will sweep you away to a land of castles, knights and quests where fairytales can come true. This collection includes:Embellish: Brave Little Tailor RetoldBlow: Three Little Pigs RetoldKiss: Frog Prince RetoldHunt: Red Riding Hood RetoldSteal: Forty Thieves Retold