A Fairy Tale Retold Series by Suzannah Rowntree

What if it was Beauty who was cursed...not the Beast?Preeti Kamla has the evil eye. Her bad luck has brought tragedy and disgrace upon her once-wealthy family...but when a handsome stranger promises to break her curse, Preeti almost believes him.Until a twist of fate whisks her away from everything she knows, and the gruesome Demon Rajah claims her as his bride.The Rakshasa’s Bride is a novella-length retelling of Beauty and the Beast, inspired by Bollywood musicals!

Not all wishes should be granted...In a city seething with intrigue and rebellion, Michael the fisherman and his wife Eudokia dream of a better life for their family. When Michael catches a fish that can grant wishes, he and Eudokia finally get their chance to taste the wealth and power of their wildest dreams... moreNot all wishes should be granted...In a city seething with intrigue and rebellion, Michael the fisherman and his wife Eudokia dream of a better life for their family. When Michael catches a fish that can grant wishes, he and Eudokia finally get their chance to taste the wealth and power of their wildest dreams.But will their ambition destroy the city and everything they love?The Prince of Fishes retells the Grimms’ fairytale The Fisherman and His Wife against the theological turmoil and imperial grandeur of eighth-century Byzantium! less

Never eat the faerie fruit...John the blacksmith loves two things above anything else: his peaceful life in Middleton Dale, and the tailor’s free-spirited daughter Janet. Wandering into Faerie in search of adventure is the last thing he’d ever do.But when Janet does just that, she’s captured by a powerful witch. Now it’s up to John to save her...if the treacherous queen of Faerie doesn’t trap him first... moreNever eat the faerie fruit...John the blacksmith loves two things above anything else: his peaceful life in Middleton Dale, and the tailor’s free-spirited daughter Janet. Wandering into Faerie in search of adventure is the last thing he’d ever do.But when Janet does just that, she’s captured by a powerful witch. Now it’s up to John to save her...if the treacherous queen of Faerie doesn’t trap him first.The Bells of Paradise is a retelling of the fairytale Jorinda and Joringel set in the fantastical realms of Elizabethan folklore! less

Moonshine liquor, jazz-fuelled dancing, and the risk of a police raid—these are all in a night's work for cabaret singer Ruby Black. But when a rugby star mistakes her for a dead girl, Ruby's life threatens to become briefer and more exciting than she bargained for. Two years ago, schoolgirl Wu Xue Bai was brutally murdered. Now, Ruby herself is in danger... moreMoonshine liquor, jazz-fuelled dancing, and the risk of a police raid—these are all in a night's work for cabaret singer Ruby Black. But when a rugby star mistakes her for a dead girl, Ruby's life threatens to become briefer and more exciting than she bargained for. Two years ago, schoolgirl Wu Xue Bai was brutally murdered. Now, Ruby herself is in danger. Who killed Xue Bai? What lies behind Max Moran's obsession with the dead girl? And will Ruby learn the truth before secrets from her own past catch up with her? A fairytale retelling set in Jazz Age New Zealand, inspired by the thrillers of Mary Stewart and Alfred Hitchcock. Novella, approximately 23,000 words. less

What if Sleeping Beauty was a martial artist?For a hundred years, Princess Morning Light has meditated in a hidden temple surrounded by ten thousand thorns. Could her long-lost sword skill be the key to stopping the Vastly Martial Emperor?Rebel leader Clouded Sky doesn’t believe in the old legends of Ten Thousand Thorns Temple. But as bounty hunters and imperial guards close in, the martial princess may be Clouded Sky’s last hope... moreWhat if Sleeping Beauty was a martial artist?For a hundred years, Princess Morning Light has meditated in a hidden temple surrounded by ten thousand thorns. Could her long-lost sword skill be the key to stopping the Vastly Martial Emperor?Rebel leader Clouded Sky doesn’t believe in the old legends of Ten Thousand Thorns Temple. But as bounty hunters and imperial guards close in, the martial princess may be Clouded Sky’s last hope.Who can he trust—and who is planning to betray him?If you liked the martial arts and fierce female characters of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, you’ll love this action-packed retelling of Sleeping Beauty! less

What if the Twelve Dancing Princesses tried to steal your soul?As a daughter of nobility in Renaissance Venice, Gemma Caloprini must marry—or die behind convent walls. But when an unwanted betrothal goads Gemma to defy her father, she risks her most dangerous secret: the Glass Doge, a sinister nobleman living behind the glass of her mirror.Now Gemma faces a brutal dilemma. If the suitors competing for her youngest sister's hand discover her secret, she'll be locked in a convent... moreWhat if the Twelve Dancing Princesses tried to steal your soul?As a daughter of nobility in Renaissance Venice, Gemma Caloprini must marry—or die behind convent walls. But when an unwanted betrothal goads Gemma to defy her father, she risks her most dangerous secret: the Glass Doge, a sinister nobleman living behind the glass of her mirror.Now Gemma faces a brutal dilemma. If the suitors competing for her youngest sister's hand discover her secret, she'll be locked in a convent. If the Inquisitors find out, she'll burn as a witch.And if she can't pay her debt to the Glass Doge, she'll lose her soul forever.If you're a fan of Holly Black and Rosamund Hodge, you'll love this dark and spellbinding young adult retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. less