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Fairytale Spotlight: The Earl of Highmott Hall: A Regency Cinderella

1/1/2021

The Earl of Highmott Hall:
A Regency Cinderella

Celia Asher is convinced she is cursed; nothing in her life goes right. And when the new earl takes up residence on the neighbouring estate, things only get worse. Now she is forced to aid her stepsister in catching the earl for a husband, while falling into a romantic entanglement of her own.

A sweet romance, and a charming Regency Cinderella retelling.

Have you read The Earl of Highmott Hall? Let me know what you think in the comments!

Nina Clare

When she's not writing stories or thinking up stories or reading other people's stories, Nina likes to paint pictures, get taken for long walks by her adorable dogs, and cook all things plant-based. She lives in rural Cornwall, England with her family.

[The Fairytale Spotlight is not an endorsement of books or authors. I attempt to post only books that have a PG to PG-13 rating, but some of the authors may have other books that don't fit this criteria, and each reader has their own sensitivities when it comes to content. Please use your own judgement before purchasing and reading.]

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Fairytale Spotlight: Clara's Soldier

12/26/2020

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Clara's Soldier

A bride-to-be without answers.
A soldier who never came home.
A nutcracker that might hold one last Christmas wish...

World War II has been over for three months, but Clara can't join in the Christmas festivities with her friends and family. The fiance she sent off to Europe three years ago never returned. But just as she's about to give up hope, her godfather might just have one last miracle up his sleeve.

And it all begins with a nutcracker.

Have you read Clara's Soldier? Let me know what you think in the comments!

Brittany Fichter

Brittany lives with her Prince Charming, their little fairy, and their tiny prince in a decently clean castle in whatever kingdom the Air Force has most recently placed them. When she's not writing, Brittany can be found with her family (including their spoiled black Labrador), doing chores (she'd rather be writing), going to church, belting Disney songs, exercising, or decorating cakes.

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Fairytale Spotlight: Fairest Son

12/13/2019

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Fairest Son

The Fair and Foul courts of the fey folk have long yearned for one to bring them together in peace, but hopes are dashed when the fairest prince and the prophecy concerning him are laid to ruin. Burdened with shame and sorrow, the prince flees to the cold mountains far above the forests and lochs with nothing but animals and goblins for company.

When a human huntress stumbles upon him in her search for a legendary predator, their fates are intertwined. But she hides deadly secrets, and if he dares to trust her, he may risk the doom of both courts to an ancient evil...

A Novella Retelling of Snow White

H.S.J. Williams

From the beginning, H. S. J. Williams has loved stories and all the forms they take. Whether with word, art, or costume, she has always been fascinated with the magic of imagination. She lives in a real fantastical kingdom, the beautiful Pacific Northwest, with her very own array of animal friends and royally loving family. Williams taught Fantasy Illustration at MSOA. She may also be a part-time elf.

Series or Stand-Alone: Stand-Alone
Author Rating: Strong PG

Have you read Fairest Son? Let me know what you think in the comments!

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Fairytale Spotlight: Monsieur Puss

12/6/2019

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Monsieur Puss: A Short Story
(Moonlit Fairy Tales Book 3)

Pip has always had a knack for storytelling—and daydreaming. When his family sends him off with only his ginger cat for company, Pip would be more than happy to drift around the world, seeing new places and learning new tales. However, his cat has other plans...

This illustrated fairy tale, based on "Puss in Boots," was previously published in the anthology A Bit of Magic: A Collection of Fairy Tale Retellings.

Heather Hayden

Though a part-time editor by day, Heather Hayden's not-so-secret identity is that of a writer--at night she pours heart and soul into science fiction and fantasy novels.

In March 2015 she published her first novella, Augment, a YA science fiction story filled with excitement, danger, and the strength of friendship. She immediately began work on its sequel, Upgrade, which continues the adventures of Viki, a girl who loves to run, and her friend Halle, an AI.

You can learn more about Heather and her stories through her blog and her Twitter, both of which consist of equal amounts of writerly things and random stuff she's interested in.

Series or Stand-Alone: Part of a series but can be read as a stand-alone
Author Rating: PG

Have you read Monsieur Puss? Let me know what you think in the comments!

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