Blurb

Beyond the Bookery invites you to step into a collection of heartwarming, thrilling, and romantic fantasy fairy tale retellings.

Strong for Someone Else by Serenity F. Helzerman
As the war draws dangerously close, King Aeron sends his children Jayce and Jasira Everstone into the Chalcient Forest for security. But dragons and spies lurk in every shadow, and when it comes down to it, the young prince begins to doubt his ability to carry out his duty as he’s faced with lies and insecurities. Weakened by despair and depression, Jayce must find strength in the truth before it’s too late.

The Golden Plight by Elisabeth Joy
Punished for a crime he did not commit, gardener’s son Brenner finds new purpose in a mysterious rebellion. Elite Prizrack Zlata has vowed to avenge her family at any cost. As war brews among secrets and lies, answers hover just out of reach. Can a maladroit boy and a girl whose only friends are her daggers work together to save their kingdoms?

A Tale of Gingerbread and Sugarplums by Kaitlyn King
Clara isn’t ready to leave wonder behind for finishing school, but one enchanted night pulls her through a hidden door into the Land of Sweets—where danger and magic twine together. James, the carefree Nutcracker prince, would cross worlds to keep her safe. But the vengeful Mouse Prince is hunting her, and together Clara and James must face a truth as sharp as sugarglass: even love can’t promise a way home.