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Callie and the Pumpkin Seed: A Cinderella Retelling by Sarah Beran
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShe’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...Categorized as:
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The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith by Josephine Nobisso
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCatholic Press Association Award WinnerCouched in the language and look of a fairy tale, and rich in solemn beauty, this tale of what happened when a destitute widow begs only a crust of bread in return for offering the Royal Wedding Mass is based on a the tradition of a miracle that also promotes a love of the Eucharist... -
Kosingas - Smrtovanje by Aleksandar Tešić
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPoslednji deo trilogije „Kosingas” još jednom pokazuje da je Aleksandar Tešić jedan od najautentičnijih autora srpske epske fantastike. „Smrtovanje“ nam donosi nove doživljaje Marka Kraljevića i kosingasa Gavrila, kao i konačni obračun glavnih junaka i njihovih saveznika sa silama Hada... -
Besotted by Jody Hedlund
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a land where being the fairest maiden is a curse . . .A young queen trying to stay alive until she comes of age to rule, and a prince turned into a pauper.Queen Aurora of Mercia has spent her entire life deep in Inglewood Forest, hiding from Warwick’s Queen Margery, who seeks her demise. As the time draws near for Aurora to take the throne, she happens upon a handsome woodcutter...Categorized as:
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Sword and Serpent by Taylor R. Marshall
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn A.D. 299, the Roman oracles ceased to prophesy for the Emperor Diocletian. The silence of the gods sparks a bloody storm of persecution that sweeps across the Roman Empire. As the fires of suspicion and hatred ignite all around them, a young man and a young woman are united by a prophecy from the catacombs of Rome...one that will set them on a journey to battle an evil beyond imagining...Categorized as:
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The Piano Girl 2 by Sherri Schoenborn Murray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is part two of The Piano Girl.She plays from memory. Her memories. The continuing saga of a girl, a boy, and the future of a kingdom.This princess to pauper story is filled with prayers, promises and plenty of piano. This is Part Two of a two part Series. In 2016, the Counterfeit Princess series will continue with Alia's sister, Wren. God willing... -
Tales of the Restoration by David R. Mains, Karen Burton Mains
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHero, Amanda, Thespia, and Little Child strive to restore Bright City while the battle with the Enchanter's minions rages on.The one True King has broken the reign of the evil Enchanter and the restoration has begun. Enjoy Grandma Vigilantes, the Girl with the Very Loud Outside Voice, along with beloved friends Little Child, the Princess Amanda, Hero, and others... -
Falling for Mr. Write by Carol Moncado
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWidow Bethany Sheer was born with a weak heart. Between her propensity for blacking out when emotions run high and her analytical side, she couldn't handle marrying for love. She married because it made sense. Now in need of a nanny for her twin three-year-old daughters, the only person who shows up for an interview is the one man who ever made her heart race... -
Seeds of Glory and Ruin by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCadence and her sister possess the seeds of glory and ruin—or so their father always insisted. Cadence never understood what he meant until Airlie’s seed of power is activated, turning her into the most powerful mage in generations. Despite knowing it must mean her own dormant seed is much more malevolent, Cadence is swept away to the distant Mage’s Guild in her sister’s wake... -
Cinders, Stars, and Glass Slippers by Brittany Fichter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if the prince didn't throw the ball to meet his true love? What if he was trying to save her life instead? Since the murder of her gifted mother, Elaina has been sheltered on her father’s ship. But when Elaina’s secret is compromised, she must return to land and live under the king’s protection...much to Elaina’s objection. Ashland's crown prince, Nicholas, has never been without... -
Beguiled by Jody Hedlund
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a land where being the fairest maiden is a curse . . .A princess rejected and hunted by her mother, and a prince who lives as a shunned outcast.Princess Pearl flees for her life after her mother, Queen Margery, tries to have her killed during a hunting expedition. Pearl finds refuge on the Isle of Outcasts among criminals and misfits, disguising her face with a veil so no one recognizes her...Categorized as:
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He Who Lifts The Skies by Kacy Barnett-Gramckow
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPowerful imagery creates a 'you are there' immersion in the story of the post-Flood world. Kacy Barnett-Gramckow fans raved about her extraordinary job of bringing the Flood to life in the Heavens Before. Now, she continues to flesh out the Bible's brief account of the rise of Nimrod and the Babel rebellion with scintillating characters and a wealth of imaginative detail... -
Garudjanmachi Katha by Sudha Murty
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDid you know that Brahma once had five faces?Why do snakes have a forked tongue? Do gods cheat? Why does Shiva sport a crescent moon on his head? The Trinity, consisting of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu, is the omnipresent trio responsible for the survival of the human race and the world as we know it... -
Beholden by Jody Hedlund
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a land where being the fairest maiden is a curse . . .A beautiful noblewoman with a terrible secret, and a prince subjected to slavery.Upon the death of her wealthy father, Lady Gabriella is condemned to work in Warwick’s gem mine. As she struggles to survive the dangerous conditions, her kindness and beauty shine as brightly as the jewels the slaves excavate... -
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Elementals Academy: The Discovery of Magic by Michelle Madow
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWelcome to Elementals Academy, where magic is the only hope of survival, forbidden romance beckons, and an ancient secret threatens to end it all.Summer Donovan thinks paying her way through her expensive private college is her biggest problem.She's about to find out how wrong she is...Categorized as:
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A Beast as Dark as Night by Jennifer Kropf
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOnce, there was the Truth, which shone as pure as Gold.Then, came a Beast, who devoured Winter's lights.'Twas Gold versus PoisonDarkness versus LightKing versus BeastDay verses NightA Beast as Dark as Night is the epic finale to The Winter Souls Series, a Christmas themed collection with holiday myths and folklore. Ideal for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S... -
J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator by Wayne G. Hammond, Christina Scull
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsJ.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) renowned author of THE HOBBIT, THE LORD OF THE RINGS and THE SILMARILLION, was an artist in pictures as well as in words. Though he often remarked that he had no talent for drawing, his art has charmed his readers and has been exhibited to large and appreciative audiences the world over... -
Ella: An Amish Retelling of Cinderella by Sarah Price
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Sarah Price’s heartwarming Amish version of this best-loved fairytale, a hardworking, overlooked young woman is rewarded in unexpected ways . . . “Be kind and have faith.” Ella Troyer strives to abide by her mother’s final words, although life in the small Amish town of Echo Creek isn’t always easy...Categorized as:
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Beauty and the Beast and the Enchantress by Finley Aaron
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say I’m evil. They’ve called me jealous, petty, obsessive…wicked. But none of those who call me a villain realize what I was up against, and how my actions saved the prince and the kingdom. For years I told myself it didn’t matter what they thought—I knew the truth, and that was enough. As time goes on, though, it’s occurred to me that history often repeats itself... -
Wise Words: Family Stories That Bring the Proverbs to Life by Peter J. Leithart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the tradition of Grimm's fairytales, Peter Leithart has produced a wonderful collection of whimsical, yet meaningful, bedtime stories. The characters in each story are as varied as the biblical proverbs they reveal. Meet a chatty squirrel with a secret, or find out what happens when you run up against the Ministry of Nasty Smells... -
Rise and Shine by Sandra D. Bricker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShannon Malone thought she’d found her happy ending when she married Edmund Ridgeway, but a diving accident on their honeymoon left her in a coma. Waking up to the news that she’s thirty years old would have been daunting enough . . . but she also learns that Edmund has lost his interim battle with cancer and the world has marched on without her... -
The Weaving of a Dream by Marilee Heyer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA retelling of the Chinese folktale "The Chuang Brocade"The Weaving of a Dream is the story of a widow who provides for her sons by creating intricate brocades. One day, she trades a brocade for a beautiful painting of a palace. She then spends years lovingly recreating the scene in brocade only to lose her work on a windy day...Categorized as:
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The Price of Creation by Lance Conrad
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsACE for ASIN B0068597GYThe Historian chances upon Surac, a land where people's destinies are defined by powerful pendants they have from birth, called Stones. Those whose Stones give them useful skills call themselves Creators, and isolate themselves from all others with a wall that splits the entire continent... -
Staff & Crown by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree years have passed since Annabel defeated Mordion in the Royal Castle and became the Queen Heir of New Civet. That’s a good thing, since the Castle spat her out three years into the past. Three years of statecraft, politics, and meeting important people are over...Categorized as:
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A Curse of Gems: A Retelling of Toads and Diamonds by Brittany Fichter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan she risk trusting a man if it means saving her sister? And what will she do when that reluctant trust begins changing into something more? Jaelle knows better than to trust men. Every girl in Terrefantome knows that. But when her plan to escape her oppressive kingdom with her sister goes awry, she finds herself with an unwanted gift and her sister in peril... -
Sadie: An Amish Retelling of Snow White by Sarah Price
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSarah Price delivers a delightful retelling of a beloved classic, featuring a young Amish woman who turns to faith as her guide even in the darkest times . . . Sadie Whitaker is determined to be a good daughter, but her stepmother, Rachel, has made no secret of her overwhelming jealousy--or her desire to get Sadie out of her life...Categorized as:
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An Undone Fairy Tale by Ian Lendler
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow, Ned and I admire how well you read. But the story will be ruined if you turn the page right now. So please don't. A beautiful pie-making princess is trapped in a tower. Can Sir Wilbur rescue her? And more importantly, can he do it while wearing a tutu? He's going to try! But if you read the story too quickly, Ned won't be able to make the pictures or costumes in time... -
The Vengeance of Indra by Shatrujeet Nath
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVENGEANCE IS A CAGE. FORGIVENESS IS FREEDOM.In their greed to possess the deadly Halahala, the devas and the asuras have employed every dirty trick against Vikramaditya and his Council of Nine. But the humans are still standing, bloodied but unbowed... -
The Centaur Queen by Jovee Winters
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe race to save Kingdom is on and the unlikeliest of heroes have been tasked with discovering the key to salvaging all of fairy tales' happily ever afters...Tymanon is a centauress without a home or friends. But that's just how this shy, intelligent creature likes it. Until a pair of capricious gods pairs her up with a satyr in the infamous "love games," that were anything but... -
Snow White Lucks Out by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSnow White might be jinxed -- but at least she has the other grimmtastic girls to count on!Once upon a time, in faraway Grimmlandia. . .No matter how many lucky charms she wears, Snow White can't catch a break. She's especially worried that her stepmom, Ms. Wicked, is a member of the E.V.I.L. Society. Snow and her friends Red, Cinda, and Rapunzel are trying to stop E.V.I.L...Categorized as:
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World Whisperer by Rachel Devenish Ford
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSeven years ago, Isika’s mother walked out of the desert with three children in tow, leading the priest of the Worker village to marry her and take in her children. In all those years, fourteen-year-old Isika has never been able to fit in as a Worker or live up to her role as the priest's daughter, and worse, she has been helpless against the tragedies that have fallen on her family... -
Belle: An Amish Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Sarah Price
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn author Sarah Price's fresh and inspirational retelling of a beloved classic, a dutiful young Amish woman agrees to marry a notorious recluse for her family's sake--but the consequences are more than either bargained for . . . To most townsfolk, he's known simply as The Beast... -
राधा [Radha] by Krishna Dharabasi, कृष्ण धरावासी
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRadha (राधा) represents an example of an outstanding nepali novel. This Novel is written by Krishna Dharabasi. It plots the story of ancient epic Mahabharat with some changes that are not included in that epic. However the character Radha is very famous for the love relationship with Krishna in Hindu religion, she has been left far behind in the story of Mahabharat... -
Cold Hearted by Serena Valentino
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis was supposed to be her happily ever after... It’s a familiar tale: A kind and beautiful young girl, reeling from loss. A doting father, frantic to bring a mother’s love back into his daughter’s life. And the selfish, cruel woman who insinuates herself into that family―a woman so unfeeling, so cold hearted, that when her new husband dies, she makes the girl a servant in her own home...Categorized as:
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The Fairies by Suza Scalora
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn archeologist, a woman of science and logic, always believed fairies were the stuff of storybooks. That was before she made the discovery of a lifetime. After learning the secrets behind locating and luring these magical creatures out from hiding, she vows to travel all over the world photographing every fairy she can find... -
Vimuktha by Volga
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsValmiki’s Ramayana is the story of Rama’s exile and return to Ayodhya, a triumphant king who will always do right by his subjects. In Volga’s retelling, it is Sita who, after being abandoned by Purushottam Rama, embarks on an arduous journey to self-realization... -
Dreamteller by K.D. Shade
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn heiress with everything to lose. A prophecy she never asked for.A glimpse of the past with the power to change the future.Lady Shannyn was raised to rule.But when a vision of the past uproots a buried betrayal, her secured future unravels.Spies whisper in the halls, assassins lurk in the shadows, and secrets fester behind silk-draped smiles, but rebellion isn’t the only danger in Megara... -
Exiles by R.J. Larson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the acclaimed author of Prophet, Judge, and King... Return to the realms of the Infinite! "Larson makes the fantasy genre thrilling even for readers who wouldn't normally venture into mystical realms." -Booklist For daring to trust their Creator, Araine and Nikaros are swept from their homes into a foreign land...slaves to their enemies Araine Khalome of ToronSea follows the goddess Atea... -
Goddess Bared by M.W. Muse
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe consequences of her actions are too much. Legacy was warned what would happen, but she thought she could outsmart it. She was wrong. How can she pick up the pieces of her life when all she now has is a void existence? The life she wanted...gone. Her heart has been ripped out, leaving her soul bared. The prophecy she's been battling from the beginning has finally come true... -
Goddess Bound by M.W. Muse
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFaced with one of her greatest fears, Legacy knows time is of the essence. Now stuck in the one place she’d been trying to avoid since learning about her true legacy, she must find a way out before it’s too late. But will her new accomplice be as willing to do whatever is necessary to get free before her eighteenth birthday? Even more troubling.. -
Goddess Sacrifice by M.W. Muse
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLegacy wouldn’t let a little thing like changing into a goddess distract her from the joys of her senior year in high school...or hanging with her friends. She enjoys the dances and parties and getting closer to Adin...even trying her hand at seducing him. She’s ready to take their relationship to the next level, regardless of any bond she might have with River and any bond Adin has with Venus... -
Irish Folk and Fairy Tales Omnibus Edition by Michael Scott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHere, collected in one volume, are tales and legends that range from the misty dawn of Gaelic history and the triumph of St Patrick to the Ireland of the present day - tales as beautiful, mystical, and enchanting as the ancient land itself... -
Heidel by Anita Valle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeidel never wanted to be a cookie-cutter princess. She isn’t graceful. She isn’t sweet. She isn’t even skinny! Heidel would much rather cook than curtsy; is more interested in eating than etiquette.The Nine Princesses are preparing for the annual festival known as Fenwick’s Feast. Heidel plans to enter the King’s Cake Contest given by the famous-but-crazy king of Bauble... -
Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet! by Nancy Loewen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOF COURSE you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you... -
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The Reluctant Godfather: A retelling of Cinderella by Allison Tebo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA humorous and magical re-telling of Cinderella from a unique perspective. Burndee is a young and cantankerous fairy godfather, who would rather bake cakes than help humans. A disgrace to the fairy order, Burndee has only two wards entrusted to his care…a cinder girl and a charming prince...Categorized as:
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The One Ring: Adventures Over The Edge Of The Wild by Francesco Nepitello
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe new roleplaying game based on The Lord of the Rings the most influential property in fantasy Set after the events of The Hobbit; future core game releases will expand the game to the era of the War of the RingTwo core books in premium slipcover: Loremaster's Guide for GMs and Adventurer's Handbook for playersSlipcase with 2-book set, poster map, and7 dice. Books softcover, 8... -
The Legend of Parshu-Raam by Vineet Aggarwal
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was the guru of Bhishma Pitamah…An avatar of Vishnu but a disciple of Shiva…And he shall be the martial guru of Kalki, the last Avatar in this Yuga!When the Chandravanshi emperor Arjun begins expanding his empire to cover the entire world, the Asuras hit back with an insidious plan. Caught in the crossfire is Raam, the son of rishi Yamdagni and scion of the Bhargava clan... -
Heart of a Royal by Hannah Currie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrought to the palace as a newborn, the royal life bestowed upon Mackenna Sparrow was never meant to last forever. With Princess Alina engaged to be married, Mackenna's presence as companion is no longer required and, like it or not, she must return to the birthright which should have been hers - that of a commoner. But not everyone at the palace wants her gone...Categorized as:
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Immortal Tyranny: A Judas Chronicles Novel by Aiden James, J.R. Rain
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKrontos Lazarevic may be the vilest sorcerer to ever live. He stands in the way of William Barrow (aka Judas Iscaritot) finishing his quest to reclaiming thirty pieces of silver paid to him to betray Jesus Christ.Forced to flee an underground fortress in Abingdon, Virginia, William and his companions end up in the quirky spiritual town of Sedona, Arizona...Categorized as:
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You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman, Michael Emberley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times best-selling author and Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman comes a new collection of fresh read-aloud takes on eight favorite fairy tales, including "The Three Bears," "Cinderella," and "Little Red Riding Hood...
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