Andari Chronicles Series by Kenley Davidson, Esther Wane

A tale of romance in unexpected places… When independent and opinionated Lizbet discovers she has an unwelcome suitor, will she be too distracted by her royal nephew’s antics to look past what she thinks she wants and find true love?

What would you be willing to betray in exchange for your freedom?Trystan was once the pampered daughter of a wealthy aristocrat, but since his death, she’s considered a social pariah. Trapped by her stepmother’s malicious web of lies, Trystan is willing to do just about anything to escape—even play a part in a devious plot to disinherit the kingdom’s incompetent heir, Prince Ramsey.But what should have been a simple task proves to have sinister implications... moreWhat would you be willing to betray in exchange for your freedom?Trystan was once the pampered daughter of a wealthy aristocrat, but since his death, she’s considered a social pariah. Trapped by her stepmother’s malicious web of lies, Trystan is willing to do just about anything to escape—even play a part in a devious plot to disinherit the kingdom’s incompetent heir, Prince Ramsey.But what should have been a simple task proves to have sinister implications. The consequences for Trystan’s actions become clear in the midst of the glittering royal masque, where two very different princes compete for the hearts of their people. Trystan must decide where her loyalties lie—with the man who may be able to save her kingdom, or the man who has stolen her heart.It’s a lot of responsibility for a girl with no godmother in sight, but with so much at stake, Trystan can’t afford to give up. Will she betray her kingdom to make her dreams come true? Or will she sacrifice her own happily ever after for the sake of the man she loves?A spellbinding romantic fantasy inspired by Cinderella, Traitor’s Masque is the first book of the Andari Chronicles, a series of interconnected but stand-alone fairy tale retellings. less

A Retelling of RumpelstiltskinKidnapped, abandoned, and betrayed.At least no one’s asking her to spin straw into gold…Elaine was happy with her quiet, simple life. But after the death of her parents, the disappearance of her fiancé, and a traumatic kidnapping, quiet and simple are out of the question.Her father left debts, and now his creditors mean to collect... moreA Retelling of RumpelstiltskinKidnapped, abandoned, and betrayed.At least no one’s asking her to spin straw into gold…Elaine was happy with her quiet, simple life. But after the death of her parents, the disappearance of her fiancé, and a traumatic kidnapping, quiet and simple are out of the question.Her father left debts, and now his creditors mean to collect. Elaine’s only asset is her brilliant artistic talent, but no genius could be equal to the impossible task demanded of her by the man with ultimate power over her future and all that she loves.Held captive by his secret obsession, Elaine discovers a fragile new love in the midst of darkness, and sets out to prove that art can be a powerful weapon, even against tragedy and despair.A darkly romantic retelling of Rumpelstiltskin, Goldheart is the second book of the Andari Chronicles, a series of interconnected but stand-alone fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, romance, mystery, and deeply satisfying happily ever afters. less

A Retelling of The Twelve Dancing PrincessesIt was just a dance. But in Caelan, dancing changes everything.Especially if you’re a princess.Princess Ilani is cursed. She can no longer dance, and is therefore considered worthless. Forgotten. Invisible.Until her twelve sisters are trapped in a deadly game with a breathtaking prize—a royal bride and an empire for the taking, if a man is willing to risk everything for a chance to win... moreA Retelling of The Twelve Dancing PrincessesIt was just a dance. But in Caelan, dancing changes everything.Especially if you’re a princess.Princess Ilani is cursed. She can no longer dance, and is therefore considered worthless. Forgotten. Invisible.Until her twelve sisters are trapped in a deadly game with a breathtaking prize—a royal bride and an empire for the taking, if a man is willing to risk everything for a chance to win.Only Ilani can see the sinister forces at work behind the scenes and the danger lurking beneath the smiles of the court. But who will listen to a cursed princess? No one, that’s who. No one except a strangely compelling foreigner, whose motives remain shrouded in secrecy and mistrust.As darkness gathers and deadly plans come to light, a fierce princess and a dangerously charming spy may be the only ones who can save both their kingdoms from the malice and magic of a treacherous adversary.An enthralling tale of adventure and suspense, Pirouette is the third book of the Andari Chronicles, a series of interconnected but stand-alone fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, romance, mystery, and deeply satisfying happily ever afters. less

Three full-length fairy tales brilliantly reimagined!Traitor’s Masque: A Retelling of CinderellaTrystan is penniless and friendless, facing a bleak future. Desperation launches her into a maelstrom of conspiracy and deception, where she must choose between betraying her kingdom to gain her freedom and losing everything to save the life of the prince who has stolen her heart.Goldheart: A Retelling of RumpelstiltskinElaine is a gifted artist, imprisoned by a madman for the sake of her talent... moreThree full-length fairy tales brilliantly reimagined!Traitor’s Masque: A Retelling of CinderellaTrystan is penniless and friendless, facing a bleak future. Desperation launches her into a maelstrom of conspiracy and deception, where she must choose between betraying her kingdom to gain her freedom and losing everything to save the life of the prince who has stolen her heart.Goldheart: A Retelling of RumpelstiltskinElaine is a gifted artist, imprisoned by a madman for the sake of her talent. Even with the help of a handsome and mysterious benefactor, she may not be able to paint her way to freedom, and could be forced to sacrifice everything to protect the ones she loves.Pirouette: A Retelling of The Twelve Dancing PrincessesPrincess Ilani has been forgotten by her people—the price for her forbidden magic. But when her twelve sisters are trapped by a deception that threatens to tear their kingdom apart, she must come out of hiding and join forces with a charming foreigner, who may not be telling the whole truth about his motives for choosing to help.The Andari Chronicles is a series of interconnected fairy tale retellings that sparkle with wit, intrigue, romance and suspense. less

A Retelling of Beauty and the BeastWhen a beautiful thief meets a beastly king, it’s anything but true love.Unless a haunted castle can change their minds…Zara has always hated to steal, even from the dead, but treasure hunting is the only life she knows—until her father’s cowardice traps her in an abandoned Erathi castle. She soon discovers that her new home is far less empty than she once believed, and far more dangerous than she could ever have predicted... moreA Retelling of Beauty and the BeastWhen a beautiful thief meets a beastly king, it’s anything but true love.Unless a haunted castle can change their minds…Zara has always hated to steal, even from the dead, but treasure hunting is the only life she knows—until her father’s cowardice traps her in an abandoned Erathi castle. She soon discovers that her new home is far less empty than she once believed, and far more dangerous than she could ever have predicted.Alexei is king of a forgotten kingdom—its people dead or enslaved, and the magic that once protected it lost to all but memory. His only hope to save those few who remain is to return to the place where Erath fell, and brave the shadowed halls of a castle that echoes with the ghosts of his past.When their paths collide, Alexei and Zara may both have a chance to atone for past mistakes… unless they kill each other first. Brought together by a castle, a cat, and a crew of allies both expected and unexpected, they will plumb the depths of an unimaginable betrayal and forge the foundations of a love they would risk anything to keep.A gripping tale of adventure, betrayal, and romance, Shadow and Thorn is the fourth book of the Andari Chronicles, a series of interconnected but stand-alone fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, romance, mystery, and deeply satisfying happily ever afters. less

A Retelling of Snow WhiteShe never needed a mirror to tell her who she was. She thought she knew…Until an assassin made her question everything.Brenna Seagrave would rather spy on her kingdom’s enemies than attend a ball. She prefers danger and disguise to the smiling insincerities of the Andari court, but no one is quite sure what to do with a countess who engages in espionage... moreA Retelling of Snow WhiteShe never needed a mirror to tell her who she was. She thought she knew…Until an assassin made her question everything.Brenna Seagrave would rather spy on her kingdom’s enemies than attend a ball. She prefers danger and disguise to the smiling insincerities of the Andari court, but no one is quite sure what to do with a countess who engages in espionage.To escape her frustrating new life, Brenna accepts an invitation to visit the mother she’s never had a chance to know, but nothing turns out quite as she expects. Her mother is obsessively critical, the neighbor is a ridiculous flirt, and the handsome butler is undoubtedly up to something. Also, someone seems to be plotting her demise.In order to find out who wants to kill her, Brenna must work together with a bumbling nobleman and an old acquaintance who isn’t exactly a team player. Yet no one is who they pretend to be—not even Brenna—and it’s only a matter of time before her past catches up with her and threatens to destroy everything she’s come to love.A romantic fantasy inspired by Snow White, Daughter of Lies is the fifth book of the Andari Chronicles, a series of interconnected but stand-alone fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, romance, mystery, and deeply satisfying happily ever afters. less

Who is really running the kingdom?Revisit the royal family of Andar in this short story, as the impending birth of the heir to Andar’s throne leads to a tense standoff, an accusation of theft, and the discovery of just who is really in charge at Evenburg Castle.Enjoy a brief glimpse into the lives of Trystan, Ramsey, Kyril, Ilani and their families three years after the events of Traitor’s Masque... moreWho is really running the kingdom?Revisit the royal family of Andar in this short story, as the impending birth of the heir to Andar’s throne leads to a tense standoff, an accusation of theft, and the discovery of just who is really in charge at Evenburg Castle.Enjoy a brief glimpse into the lives of Trystan, Ramsey, Kyril, Ilani and their families three years after the events of Traitor’s Masque.Interlude takes place after the events in Daughter of Lies, and contains spoilers for Books 1-5 of The Andari Chronicles, a series of interconnected but stand-alone fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, romance, mystery, and deeply satisfying happily ever afters. less

A Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood There are no wolves in the woods, they said.You’ll be completely safe, they said.They lied.Batrice Reyard has everything she’s ever wanted—a fabulous job, an understanding mentor, and the freedom to be herself. Or so she thought…Suddenly, she’s being sent off to visit her ailing grandmother for the sake of keeping up appearances. Her grandmother is the last person she wishes to visit, especially with a collection of strange companions in tow... moreA Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood There are no wolves in the woods, they said.You’ll be completely safe, they said.They lied.Batrice Reyard has everything she’s ever wanted—a fabulous job, an understanding mentor, and the freedom to be herself. Or so she thought…Suddenly, she’s being sent off to visit her ailing grandmother for the sake of keeping up appearances. Her grandmother is the last person she wishes to visit, especially with a collection of strange companions in tow. But she does love an adventure, so she sets off into the woods determined to find some excitement.She never bargained on the excitement finding her. Mysterious accidents, thefts, and disappearances dog their path, until Batrice is certain they are being stalked by a criminal with a sinister agenda.But what will she find at the end of their road? The satisfaction of catching a thief? Or the sting of betrayal when she learns their pursuer’s identity?A fast-paced romantic fantasy inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, Path of Secrets is the sixth book of the Andari Chronicles, a series of interconnected but stand-alone fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, romance, mystery, and deeply satisfying happily ever afters. less

The Andari Chronicles continue with reimaginings of Beauty and the Beast, Snow White, and Little Red Riding Hood, plus the short story Interlude.Shadow and Thorn: A Retelling of Beauty and the BeastZara is an unwilling thief, trapped by fate in an abandoned castle whose brutally scarred king resents her presence as deeply as she longs to escape. But after an unimaginable betrayal, they will have no choice but to work together, and in the process, find a love they would risk anything to keep... moreThe Andari Chronicles continue with reimaginings of Beauty and the Beast, Snow White, and Little Red Riding Hood, plus the short story Interlude.Shadow and Thorn: A Retelling of Beauty and the BeastZara is an unwilling thief, trapped by fate in an abandoned castle whose brutally scarred king resents her presence as deeply as she longs to escape. But after an unimaginable betrayal, they will have no choice but to work together, and in the process, find a love they would risk anything to keep.Daughter of Lies: A Retelling of Snow WhiteBrenna would rather be a spy than a countess, but in an effort to reconcile herself to her new life, she accepts an invitation to visit the mother she’s never had a chance to know. What she finds is a game of secrets and lies, where no one is who they pretend to be. Brenna will need allies, but how can she decide who to trust when someone has hired an assassin to ensure she never returns home?Path of Secrets: A Retelling of Little Red Riding HoodBatrice thought she was free of her family forever, but instead she’s being sent on a long journey to visit her ailing grandmother. When mysterious accidents, thefts, and disappearances dog her path, Batrice is certain she is being stalked by a criminal with a sinister agenda, and is determined the catch the thief. But will uncovering the truth bring satisfaction, or the sting of betrayal when she learns her pursuer’s identity? Also Included—Interlude: A Short Story of Andar Three years after their fateful first meeting, Ramsey and Trystan are indeed living happily ever after, even when their royal lives are turned upside down by stolen pastries, a vengeful cook, and the arrival of the next generation of Andari royalty.The Andari Chronicles is a series of interconnected but stand-alone fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, romance, mystery, and deeply satisfying happily ever afters. less