Fins to feet, a silenced voice, and a villain that must be stopped... How much do you really know about The Little Mermaid fairytale? As a Siren with a strong Voice, Nimue has always looked forward to joining the Protectors and using her Voice to help others. But not all is as it seems in the Siryian Sea. Her father, Varun, hates the humans and will stop at nothing to see them destroyed. When he orders Nimue to help the other Protectors sink any ship that crosses their borders, Nimue puts all her strength into saving a ship and the humans on it, despite the odds against her. For her defiance, Nimue’s Voice is taken from her. And now, she has only two options of getting her Voice back—finding True Love’s Kiss or convincing her mother to reclaim the throne. Not one to believe in true love, Nimue puts her hope in her mother. But before she makes it very far, she is captured by humans sailing in the opposite direction of where she needs to go. Forced to stay with them until they make it to land, Nimue must rely on her outcast sister to find their mother and set things right. Unwilling to give in to her frustrations, she finds herself interacting with the humans and feeling drawn to the ship’s handsome young captain. Although True Love’s Kiss starts to look like a valid option as the mutual attraction between Brandt and Nimue grows, the strange cultural customs of these islanders clash with her own in a way that may make it impossible. Can Nimue convince Brandt to kiss her and free her Voice? And if she succeeds, will she be willing to pay the price? The Once upon a Story series consists of interconnected standalones that can be read in any order.

This includes the first three interconnected standalone fairy tales from the Once upon a Story series. Book 1 - Once upon a Shoe: A Cinderella Retelling Magic shoes, family problems, and a midnight deadline… How much do you really know about Cinderella’s fairytale? Ella always knew she’d marry for love or not at all. she wanted nothing less in a marriage than the obvious affection she witnessed between her father and her stepmother, Iris. But when her father disappears and Iris sinks into depression, Ella cuts herself off from the rest of the world as she struggles with her own emotions, a disgruntled stepsister, and an overwhelming workload. Armed with a fragile hope, she must go to the royal ball to find her father. But a reunion with her childhood best friend threatens to shatter the walls she’s built around her heart. Stepmothers aren’t always villains and princes aren’t always charming. With so much uncertainty, do they have what it takes to create a happy ending? Book 2 - Once upon a Silent Song: A Little Mermaid Retelling Fins to feet, a silenced voice, and a villain that must be stopped... How much do you really know about The Little Mermaid fairytale? As a Siren with a strong Voice, Nimue has always looked forward to joining the Protectors and using her Voice to help others. But not all is as it seems in the Siryian Sea. Her father, Varun, hates the humans and will stop at nothing to see them destroyed. When he orders Nimue to help the other Protectors sink any ship that crosses their borders, Nimue puts all her strength into saving a ship and the humans on it, despite the odds against her. For her defiance, Nimue’s Voice is taken from her. And now, she has only two options of getting her Voice back—finding True Love’s Kiss or convincing her mother to reclaim the throne. Not one to believe in true love, Nimue puts her hope in her mother. But before she makes it very far, she is captured by humans sailing in the opposite direction of where she needs to go. Forced to stay with them until they make it to land, Nimue must rely on her outcast sister to find their mother and set things right. Unwilling to give in to her frustrations, she finds herself interacting with the humans and feeling drawn to the ship’s handsome young captain. Although True Love’s Kiss starts to look like a valid option as the mutual attraction between Brandt and Nimue grows, the strange cultural customs of these islanders clash with her own in a way that may make it impossible. Can Nimue convince Brandt to kiss her and free her Voice? And if she succeeds, will she be willing to pay the price? Book 3 - Once upon a Rose: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling A far off castle, a terrible curse, and a magic mirror... How much do you really know about the tale of Beauty and the Beast? Belle was content with a quiet life among books and caring for her sisters. But when a mysterious letter brings hope that her father is not only alive but imprisoned, she must trade herself to save him. She doesn't expect to end up wanting to break her captor's curse, but when she finds out what is needed, she knows she can't do it. King Marcaus will do anything to break free of his curse and the one who cursed him, even marry someone he would never have considered before. But Belle is nothing like he expected. When Belle refuses his proposal on his behalf and asks for her freedom, he is torn. Appearances can be deceiving and time is running out. Can Marcaus and Belle heal the scars of their pasts and break the curse?

A runaway princess on a pirate ship. What could possibly go wrong? A runaway princess on a pirate ship. What could possibly go wrong? Livy has always longed for freedom and adventure. When she finally escapes her life as a princess, she gets more than she bargained for. Livy doesn’t expect to find romance with Cole. And she never thought she’d associate with pirates. The adventure she wanted turns treacherous when the course is set for Treasure Island. Can Livy make it out with her life and heart intact? Once upon an Isle of Treasure is a loose retelling of Treasure Island with a romantic twist. It’s part of the Once upon a Story series which consists of standalones that can be read in any order. This novella was previously part of the Tell no Tales anthology and is now available to buy wide and free to newsletter subscribers and Ream followers.

Magic shoes, family problems, and a midnight deadline… How much do you really know about Cinderella’s fairytale? Ella always knew she’d marry for love or not at all. She wanted nothing less in a marriage than the obvious affection she witnessed between her father and her stepmother, Iris. But when her father disappears and Iris sinks into depression, Ella cuts herself off from the rest of the world as she struggles with her own emotions, a disgruntled stepsister, and an overwhelming workload. Armed with a fragile hope, she must go to the royal ball to find her father. But a reunion with her childhood best friend threatens to shatter the walls she’s built around her heart. Crown Prince Aeden always hated his status. He felt like social engagements and propriety were a waste of his time and energy, especially with girls who were just interested in a crown. One such confrontation with Ella led to the start of an unlikely friendship. Over time, Aeden realizes that his feelings for Ella have evolved into something more. But before he can tell her, tragedy strikes and Ella pushes him away. When he finally sees her, Aeden is determined to do whatever it takes to not lose her again. He must convince Ella that they are meant to be together before his time runs out. Stepmothers aren’t always villains and princes aren’t always charming. With so much uncertainty, do they have what it takes to create a happy ending? The Once upon a Story series consists of interconnected standalones that can be read in any order.

A far off castle, a terrible curse, and a magic mirror... How much do you really know about the tale of Beauty and the Beast? Belle was content with a quiet life among books and caring for her sisters. But when a mysterious letter brings hope that her father is not only alive but imprisoned, she must trade herself to save him. She doesn't expect to end up wanting to break her captor's curse, but when she finds out what is needed, she knows she can't do it. King Marcaus will do anything to break free of his curse and the one who cursed him, even marry someone he would never have considered before. But Belle is nothing like he expected. When Belle refuses his proposal on his behalf and asks for her freedom, he is torn. Appearances can be deceiving and time is running out. Can Marcaus and Belle heal the scars of their pasts and break the curse? The Once upon a Story series consists of interconnected standalones that can be read in any order.

Daisy should have been born a commoner. Social anxiety and the expectations of nobility don't go together. If her brother, Jarrik, would stop pushing her to marry, she could enjoy a quiet life at home. When Jarrik forces her to get fitted for unique ballgowns, she meets May. Now the idea of marriage isn't as daunting. Unfortunately, the cute seamstress isn't what Jarrik had in mind. May worked hard to gain her reputation as a high-quality seamstress, despite her humble background. With one sister ready to sacrifice herself and another constantly daydreaming, May needs to focus on her business. She doesn't have room for romance, especially a complicated one. When Daisy shows up to commission gowns for the Crown Prince's ball, May is drawn to the shy noble. But courting a noblewoman isn't her place. Once the gowns are finished, she'll have no reason to see Daisy again. Can Daisy and May find a way around their differences to earn happiness? Once upon a Seamstress is a short story set in the Once upon a Story world. It was previously published in the Under the Rainbow Anthology.

In August 1988, I had been cleaning out a room in my house where furniture and miscellaneous items were stored. It was during this time that I discovered an old, unused canvas that I had bought many years ago from an artist-friend, long deceased. It was a Saturday afternoon, and mainly to get away from having to make decisions on what I was going to keep and throw away, I decided that I would begin a painting. I am a very, very amateur painter, and a bad one, at that. I gathered paint, brushes and canvas and proceeded to a shed behind the house that had been used as a shelter for two of my largest dogs. I had no idea of what I was going to sketch as I painted the background white. As I stood there, with brush in hand, "something" caused my hand to begin painting on the wet background. I was puzzled because I don't begin painting until the background is completely dry and that takes several days when oil paint is used. My hand was moving fast--fast--faster and faster, and I was visually having difficulty keeping up with the speed of the brush. I felt that I was only an onlooker and had no doubt that it was not I who was forming this picture, whatever it was. And what was it, anyway? The outline of the painting had been formed, and now my hand moved without any effort, as if guided by some force. The picture was being filled in now, my hand moving with the speed of a swordsman. "A Study in Scarlet?" Sir Arthur Doyle? What? The outline of three strange birds was rapidly appearing on the canvas. The painting was completed in less than an hour. During the painting, the idea for this book formed in my mind. For those of you who will say, or would have said,. "Well, he must have been reading stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle and had that on his mind-Not so! Wrong. I had not read anything by A. Conan Doyle in many years. And all that I knew about Sir Doyle was that he was the author of Sherlock Holmes stories and had lived in England. But what about the three birds? Did they have any significance? Could they represent Doyle--i.e., Holmes, Watson, and Professor Moriarity? Maybe. I really don't know. What I do know is that I don't paint birds. Was this an "automatic painting?" Did some spirit finally complete an unfinished work - interrupted by an unexpected demise? Could the incident be duplicated if I took an old canvas, paint and brush again to the shed in the back of the house on an August day in 2088? That would be 200 years since the first Ripper murder. But wait! I wouldn't be around then, and neither would you. Oh, well, who knows, maybe I will come back just to complete my own painting--but it won't be of birds, I assure you. I hope that you enjoy the book. I have a way of knowing.

She stole his roses. Fleeing the spotlight, burnt out rock star Layla—“Belle”—Dubois seeks refuge in the south of France. That old, half-forgotten heritage in a valley of roses seems like a good place to soothe a wounded heart. She certainly doesn’t expect the most dangerous threat to her heart to pounce on her as soon as she sets foot on the land. He wants them back. Matt didn’t mean to growl at her quite that loudly. But—his roses! She can’t have his roses. Even if she does have all those curls and green eyes and, and, and…what was he growling about again? Or maybe he just wants her. When an enemy invades his valley and threatens his home, heart, and livelihood, Matthieu Rosier really knows only one way to defend himself. It might involve kissing. And that might be just the start. Praise for Laura Florand’s novels “A poignant, lovely, moving, authentic story.” – Virginia Kantra, NYT bestselling author “Sweet, sexy, and all around delicious. I’m addicted. I can’t wait for the next book.” – Nalini Singh, NYT bestselling author “Chocolate, Paris, and a Greek god for a hero; this delectable confection has it all!” – Library Journal Starred Review “(Florand) captures the nature of love, its fierce, soul-warming necessity, in a way that will make you as happy as the finest bonbon could.” – The Barnes & Noble Review, a Best Book of the Year “Florand outdoes herself with this exquisite confection… painstakingly crafted and decadent as the sweets it portrays, leaving the reader longing for just one little taste.” – Publishers Weekly Starred Review “Adorable, charming, whimsical.” – Smexy Books “Romance at its strongest and most powerful.” – Dear Author, Recommended Read “A delectable summer bonbon.” – NPR Books

Alone and on the run from a secret organization that wants me dead, I know better than to hope for friendship. Survival is everything. But something about the boy I meet makes me long for more than simply surviving. Before I can understand my own desires, he's captured by the same organization that killed my parents. Somehow I'm in over my head trying to look after his younger siblings and somehow free him without getting caught myself. If I can survive this, will I ever get the chance at a stable life?

Millicent Todd Bingham (1880-1968) was an American geographer and author. She was the first woman to be awarded a doctorate in the department of geology and geography from Harvard University. She was concerned about the protection of the environment and donated an island belonging to her family to the Audunbon Society as a wildlife sanctuary. She was the author of Peru: A Land of Contrasts (1914).