Blurb

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

Nottingham by Liv Hammonds
Anwen, the Sheriff of Nottingham, is determined to capture a masked vigilante called The Robin, who repeatedly undermines the king’s brutal tax schemes. Unbeknownst to her, The Robin is Marion, the town blacksmith… and her closest confidante. As she closes in on the thief, Anwen’s loyalty falters, and soon, she is forced to choose between her unwavering devotion to the crown and the desperate needs of her village.

Friend of the Dire Wolf by K.A. Ramstad
Bullied for her limping gait, thirteen-year-old Nan seeks relief by taking a midnight walk in the forest. She meets a dire wolf who can fly, make fire, and create constellations in the sky. Amazed by such a magnificent animal, Nan shows the creature to her peers, even to impress the bullies. But the prince of a faraway country tells Nan he’s hunting for the dire wolf, a creation of a devious alchemist.

Water Maiden by Jenny A. Bee
Marius and Nerida meet as children and become the best of unlikely friends—he is Sea Folk and she’s human. Their friendship grows into love as they come of age. Marius wants Nerida to be his wife and go live with him in the sea, but will her father let her go? And what might happen if he refuses?