Destined Series by Kaylin Lee

Cook, clean, study, repeat. Cinderella is exhausted. After years of misery thanks to the plague, her city is recovering at last. But recovery has a price, and it may be more than Cinderella’s willing to pay. She thought winning a scholarship to the best school in the city would lift her family out of poverty. She never expected it to ruin her life. Now she has to make an impossible choice – support her family or protect herself? Commoners are replaceable. Mages aren’t... moreCook, clean, study, repeat. Cinderella is exhausted. After years of misery thanks to the plague, her city is recovering at last. But recovery has a price, and it may be more than Cinderella’s willing to pay. She thought winning a scholarship to the best school in the city would lift her family out of poverty. She never expected it to ruin her life. Now she has to make an impossible choice – support her family or protect herself? Commoners are replaceable. Mages aren’t. That’s just the way of things. Weslan’s not the best mage student in the city, so when his old friend convinces him to skip school, he’s happy to oblige. Too bad his friend has something far more sinister in mind. A mysterious threat is brewing in their city and it seems that some mages now think nothing of endangering commoners. As one of the city’s elite mages, Weslan shouldn’t care. So why can’t he stop thinking about that beautiful common girl with light-green eyes? — This 12,000-word novelette is the prequel to Fated: Cinderella’s Story. Read it before or after Fated, the first book in the Destined series, to catch a glimpse of the intersecting lives of Cinderella and Weslan two years before Cinderella’s story begins. The Destined series is a collection of overlapping fairy tale retellings, all set in the same magical world. less

All Cinderella wants is to take care of her family.After working tirelessly for five years to prove herself among the city’s elite, she’s about to graduate and win a coveted spot in city government. Then it all blows up in her face—literally.A violent, anonymous force has been targeting commoners in horrifying attacks. Now they’ve set their sights on Cinderella. Either that, or she’s losing her mind. It doesn’t help that she’s falling for a mage who’s way out of her league... moreAll Cinderella wants is to take care of her family.After working tirelessly for five years to prove herself among the city’s elite, she’s about to graduate and win a coveted spot in city government. Then it all blows up in her face—literally.A violent, anonymous force has been targeting commoners in horrifying attacks. Now they’ve set their sights on Cinderella. Either that, or she’s losing her mind. It doesn’t help that she’s falling for a mage who’s way out of her league.Just as she manages to recover from the attack that left her scarred and traumatized, the city’s mysterious enemy destroys what’s left of her future. But when they go after her family, they cross the line. The whole city is in danger now.How much is Cinderella willing to risk to save the city that has always hated her?—Fated: Cinderella’s Story is a magical fairy tale retelling filled with hope, sacrifice, and sweet romance. It’s the first book in the planned Destined series, a collection of overlapping fairy tale retellings all set in the same magical world. less

Young assassin Rapunzel is the most powerful absorbent mage alive, so strong she can drain the life of a grown man with a single brush of her finger.But the power means little when her every move is controlled by her mistress.For twelve long years, Rapunzel has known nothing beyond a nightmarish life of captivity, murder, and failed escape attempts... moreYoung assassin Rapunzel is the most powerful absorbent mage alive, so strong she can drain the life of a grown man with a single brush of her finger.But the power means little when her every move is controlled by her mistress.For twelve long years, Rapunzel has known nothing beyond a nightmarish life of captivity, murder, and failed escape attempts.She spends her days locked away in a tower, dreaming of a different life, and her nights in the city, forced to use her terrible power for her mistress’s political ambitions.Rapunzel knows she’s a monster. She shouldn’t exist. She doesn’t deserve to exist. But her desperate hope for freedom just won’t go away.Then a mysterious foreigner climbs into her tower seeking refuge. He should be terrified of Rapunzel, but he wants to help set her free. What kind of madman would ever want to help someone like Rapunzel?And who is Rapunzel, really? A woman, or a killer?--Hidden: Rapunzel’s Story is the second book in the Destined series, a series of overlapping fairy tale retellings all set in the same magical world. Each story is self-contained, with its own protagonist and satisfying happily-ever-after, but they also tell an over-arching story. Read them in order: less

Belle has it all—beauty, brains, and an extravagant inheritance from her father, the most powerful banker in the city. There’s only one problem. Her glittering life is a waking nightmare just beneath the surface. When Belle’s brain is damaged in a horrible attack on the morning of her final exam, everything unravels. Before long, she’s lost it all—her memories, her inheritance, and her freedom... moreBelle has it all—beauty, brains, and an extravagant inheritance from her father, the most powerful banker in the city. There’s only one problem. Her glittering life is a waking nightmare just beneath the surface. When Belle’s brain is damaged in a horrible attack on the morning of her final exam, everything unravels. Before long, she’s lost it all—her memories, her inheritance, and her freedom. Then she finds herself at the mercy of the Beast, who’s even harsher than she ever imagined him to be. How much will Belle have to sacrifice to end her nightmare? And what happens when everything she has isn’t enough? Twisted: Belle’s Story is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast and Book 3 in the Destined series, a collection of overlapping fairy tales set in the same magical world. Each story is self-contained, with its own protagonist and satisfying happily-ever-after, but they also tell an over-arching story. Read them in order: Torn: Novelette Prequel to Cinderella Book 1 – Fated: Cinderella’s Story Book 2 – Hidden: Rapunzel’s Story Book 3 – Twisted: Belle’s Story - coming in March 2018 Book 4 – Betrayed: Ruby’s Story - release date TBA less

A lonely girl. A dangerous Wolf. A plan that will either save them or break them. Ruby Contos is the best young journalist in her city. She has interviewed hostile criminals and a former assassin without flinching. Just don’t ask her to stand up to her grandmother, the blunt newspaper editor who rules her life with an iron fist. When Ruby gets a job offer from a famous art studio, she sees a way out of the professional journalism that is slowly crushing her spirit... moreA lonely girl. A dangerous Wolf. A plan that will either save them or break them. Ruby Contos is the best young journalist in her city. She has interviewed hostile criminals and a former assassin without flinching. Just don’t ask her to stand up to her grandmother, the blunt newspaper editor who rules her life with an iron fist. When Ruby gets a job offer from a famous art studio, she sees a way out of the professional journalism that is slowly crushing her spirit. She’s close—there’s just one story left to write before she can leave. All she must do is trust a Wolf who refuses to trust her, journey across a wasteland, survive in a city run by criminals, and confront the continent’s most terrifying enemy. As things go from bad to worse, Ruby must face the question she’s always been afraid to ask—how much is her life really worth? -- Betrayed: Ruby's Story is a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set in a magical world and filled with hope and sweet romance. It's Book 4 in the Destined series, a collection of overlapping fairy tale retellings all set in the same world. Each story is self-contained, with its own protagonist and satisfying happily-ever-after, but they also tell an overarching story. Read them in order: Torn: Novelette Prequel to Cinderella (get it free on Instafreebie - http://smarturl.it/torn-freebie ) Book 1 – Fated: Cinderella’s Story Book 2 – Hidden: Rapunzel’s Story Book 3 – Twisted: Belle’s Story Book 4 – Betrayed: Ruby's Story less

Love is a battle with high stakes. Too bad I’d never been less likely to win. Newly-minted healer mage, Alba Mattas, has only ever had one goal—to be swept off her feet by a rich, handsome man. The richer and handsomer, the better. Alba is gorgeous, and she knows how to flirt to get her way. Finding true love should be easy, right? But when her suitor’s wealthy, well-connected mother discovers her son’s interest in Alba, everything changes... moreLove is a battle with high stakes. Too bad I’d never been less likely to win. Newly-minted healer mage, Alba Mattas, has only ever had one goal—to be swept off her feet by a rich, handsome man. The richer and handsomer, the better. Alba is gorgeous, and she knows how to flirt to get her way. Finding true love should be easy, right? But when her suitor’s wealthy, well-connected mother discovers her son’s interest in Alba, everything changes. Alba is banished from the city and sent into the Badlands on a mission. Lost in the mountains, Alba is close to death when help appears in the most unlikely form. Will this unexpected refuge keep her safe or put her in greater danger than ever? Her search for love has failed. Beauty has ruined her life. And now her troubled twin sister, Briar Rose, is in serious peril. For the first time, Alba has bigger concerns than her own survival. Hunted: Alba’s Story is a Snow White retelling set in a magical world filled with hope and sweet romance. It is Book 5 in the Destined series, a collection of overlapping fairy tales set in the same world. Each story is self-contained, with its own protagonist and satisfying happily-ever-after, but they also tell an overarching story. Read them in order: Torn: Novelette Prequel to Cinderella Book 1 – Fated: Cinderella’s Story Burned: Weslan's Story - a Destined series short from Weslan's point of view (free on Instafreebie http://smarturl.it/burned-signup ) Book 2 – Hidden: Rapunzel’s Story Book 3 – Twisted: Belle’s Story Book 4 – Betrayed: Ruby’s Story Book 5 – Hunted: Alba's Story Book 6 – Cursed: Briar Rose's Story - Release date TBD less