Once Upon a Darkened Night Series by Nicole Zoltack

The stories about her have been greatly exaggerated. Yes, she is beautiful, with wavy blond hair and big, blue eyes and flawless skin, but her charming façade is a lie, a mask, a deceit. Yes, yes, I’m sure you think me merely jealous. I’m not. I’m the victim, and I can prove it. You see, Eleonore deserves to be locked away... moreThe stories about her have been greatly exaggerated. Yes, she is beautiful, with wavy blond hair and big, blue eyes and flawless skin, but her charming façade is a lie, a mask, a deceit. Yes, yes, I’m sure you think me merely jealous. I’m not. I’m the victim, and I can prove it. You see, Eleonore deserves to be locked away. My, she even deserves to be killed! This gripping retelling of a much-loved fairy tale will make you question all you think you know about the girl who steals away to a ball and leaves behind a slipper. less

At only sixteen years of age, she is a beautiful terror, with her wavy blond locks and her shockingly violet eyes. Her skin is as fair as she is foul. Only I can stop her. Only I dare to rise up against her, for the sake of a kingdom that is not my own.Others may scorn me for interfering, but interfere I must. I will not allow this exquisite monster to harm more than she already has.Some might call me the monster, but I? I know the truth, and I will not hesitate to do what I must... moreAt only sixteen years of age, she is a beautiful terror, with her wavy blond locks and her shockingly violet eyes. Her skin is as fair as she is foul. Only I can stop her. Only I dare to rise up against her, for the sake of a kingdom that is not my own.Others may scorn me for interfering, but interfere I must. I will not allow this exquisite monster to harm more than she already has.Some might call me the monster, but I? I know the truth, and I will not hesitate to do what I must.This gripping retelling will make you question if perhaps the fairy had the right of it for placing the princess under the sleeping curse.The volume contains Of Slumber and Discord and The Cost of Magic. less

At the front of the ruined castle, I hesitate. Can I dare do this? How can I not? I will do all I can to protect her, she, Isabelle Mercier, the woman I have loved since before I could walk. A slight exaggeration, to be sure, but nevertheless, my love for her is pure and undying. If my own life should be forfeit to keep her happy, then I should be grateful for the chance to bring a smile upon her face.A horrific beast. A desperate man. A woman willing to do anything for her family... moreAt the front of the ruined castle, I hesitate. Can I dare do this? How can I not? I will do all I can to protect her, she, Isabelle Mercier, the woman I have loved since before I could walk. A slight exaggeration, to be sure, but nevertheless, my love for her is pure and undying. If my own life should be forfeit to keep her happy, then I should be grateful for the chance to bring a smile upon her face.A horrific beast. A desperate man. A woman willing to do anything for her family.This tale of a beauty and a beast is one that will make you wonder if perhaps the curse is well deserved.This volume contains Of Rose and Cruelty and The Cost of Rage. less

You’ve heard the stories about her. Skin white as snow. Lips red as blood. Hair black as ebony. A real beauty, right? Good and kind and all of that.Lies. Every one.Well, her skin is white but more like bones than snow. And her lips are red as blood, but her hair is black as sin.In truth, not a beauty but a terror in the night and during the sunlit hours too.Horrible and vicious. Terrible and frightening. Powerful and detestable.You know her as Snow White.I know her as the harbinger of my death... moreYou’ve heard the stories about her. Skin white as snow. Lips red as blood. Hair black as ebony. A real beauty, right? Good and kind and all of that.Lies. Every one.Well, her skin is white but more like bones than snow. And her lips are red as blood, but her hair is black as sin.In truth, not a beauty but a terror in the night and during the sunlit hours too.Horrible and vicious. Terrible and frightening. Powerful and detestable.You know her as Snow White.I know her as the harbinger of my death.This bone-chilling retelling returns a beloved fairy tale to its classic, dark roots. less