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A Little Fate
Nora Roberts
Fiction / Suspense / Fantasy
In The Witching Hour (Once Upon A Midnight - 2003), a kingdom is plagued by tragedy until a wizard-god\'s spell brings forth a courageous and beautiful young woman who must follow her heart in love--and follow her destiny in battle. On a remote island cursed with eternal winter, a young queen heals a wounded soldier--and warms her heart with the joys of true love in Winter Rose (Once Upon A Rose - 2001). In A World Apart (Once Upon A Kiss - 2002), a ravishing medieval Demon Slayer arrives in 20th-century New York to brave a strange new world--and a man who is her destiny.
Once Upon a Winters Eve
Part #1. 5 of "Spindle Cove" series by Tessa Dare
Romance
Some wallflowers bloom at night. . . Violet Winterbottom is a quiet girl. She speaks six languages, but seldom raises her voice. She endured bitter heartbreak in perfect silence. The gentlemen aren't beating down her door. Until the night of the Spindle Cove Christmas ball, when a mysterious stranger crashes into the ballroom and collapses at Violet's feet. His coarse attire and near-criminal good looks would put any sensible young lady on her guard. He's wet, chilled, bleeding, and speaking in an unfamiliar tongue. Only Violet understands him. And she knows he's not what he seems. She has one night to draw forth the secrets of this dangerously handsome rogue. Is he a smuggler? A fugitive? An enemy spy? She needs answers by sunrise, but her captive would rather seduce than confess. To learn his secrets, Violet must reveal hers and open herself to adventure, passion, and the unthinkable. . . Love. Warning: The heroine packs a pistol, the hero curses in multiple languages, and together they steam up a cold winter s night.
Once Upon a Snow Day
Part #1 of "Meet Cute Romance" series by Kait Nolan
Romance / Contemporary / Suspense
Isabelle Lawson loves her job. Driven, dedicated, there's no room in her high-pressure life to look for love outside the pages of the books she edits. Can a fun-loving, handsome stranger change her mind?
A novelette of approximately 10k words.
"Meet cute" is a term used to describe a situation in which a future romantic couple meets for the first time. Meet Cute Romance is a series of romantic shorts celebrating the possibilities of that first meeting.
Once Upon a Wedding Night
Part #1 of "Derrings" series by Sophie Jordan
Romance / Young Adult / Science Fiction & Fantasy
An Innocent Deception
Lady Meredith Brookshire has every right to Oak Run. Now that she's suddenly husbandless and penniless, where else would she, her addled father, and spinster aunt reside? Yet who should appear but Nicholas Caulfield, the new Brookshire heir, claiming the estate is rightfully his by law. The brute is as arrogant as he is handsome—besides, he's supposed to be dead. And the only plan resourceful Meredith can devise to save her family from homelessness is a desperate scheme that may lead her to salvation or ruin...and the bed of the man she has vowed to hate.
A reluctant aristocrat, Nick does not trust this fiery, infuriating chit whom he suspects of subterfuge—yet who bewitches him with her innocent green eyes. The sooner he can get this tempting beauty married off to some stodgy old blueblood—and off his hands for good—the better. There is one slight problem, however:
Nick can't bear the thought of her wedding any man but him.
Once Upon a Quest
Joanna Mazurkiewicz
Romance / Paranormal Romance / Science Fiction & Fantasy
A comedic brand of Reverse Harem like you’ve never read before.
Meet Catherine of the Southern Kingdom—a foul-mouthed, unladylike Princess who never anticipated three dhampir Princes aiding in her quest to save her sister’s life.
Catherine is next in line to become Queen of the Southern Kingdom; she’s a fighter not a leader. She’d much rather slay dragons alongside the royal guard than wear a crown.
During an outing in the forest, her sister Lucy is kidnapped by the Drakin Clan—cruel dragon shifters who’ve been terrorising surrounding kingdoms for decades.
At the request of the king, and Catherine’s only option, she must strike a deal with the three princes of the Western Kingdom.
The wickedly handsome dhampir brothers insist upon her choosing one of them as her mate and future king to rule alongside her in return for their aid in rescuing Lucy.
These men will fight for her, drive her insane and compete for her affection. Will she be able to resist their forward affections or finally open her heart to love?
A dangerous quest, a feisty, badass princess with a destiny who must keep her cool around three insanely inappropriate dhampir Princes.
Once Upon a Moonlit Night
Elizabeth Hoyt
Romance
From New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt comes a delightful Maiden Lane novella that begins once upon a moonlit night—and ends wickedly, wonderfully ever after...
Hippolyta Royle is running for her life. Pursued by hounds on a cold rainy night, the heiress flags down a passing carriage and throws herself at the mercy of the coach's occupant. Whoever this handsome traveler may be, he is her only hope to escape a terrible fate. But should he agree to escort her to safety, he's in for much more than he bargained for.
At first Matthew Mortimer doesn't believe Hippolyta's story, that she's a fabulously wealthy heiress who's been kidnapped. He assumes she's a beggar, an actress, or worse. But once his new travel companion washes the mud from her surprisingly lovely face, and they share a breathtaking kiss, there is no turning back.
Listening Length: 3 hours and 50 minutes
Once Upon a Time in the North
Part #0.50 of "His Dark Materials" series by Philip Pullman
Children's Books / Science Fiction & Fantasy / Fantasy
In this prequel episode from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials universe, Lee Scoresby -- Texan aeronaut and future friend to Lyra Belacqua -- is 24 years old. The story reveals the origins of Scoresby's friendship with Iorek Byrnison as well as Scoresby's aeronautical career.
After winning his hot-air balloon in a poker game, Scoresby finds himself floating north. On the Arctic island of Novy Odense, Scoresby and his dæmon Hester become involved in a deadly plot involving an oil magnate, a corrupt mayoral candidate, and a hired killer who is Lee's longtime nemesis from the Dakota Country. Forming an alliance with one of the island's reviled armored bears, Scoresby fights to break up the conspiracy.
This clothbound volume features the illustrations of John Lawrence, a removable board game on the inside back cover, and the story that offers a glimpse into the origins of the friendship of two beloved characters in the His Dark Materials trilogy.
Once Upon a Toad
Heather Vogel Frederick
Young Adult / Childrens / Middle Grade
A girl gets into a mouthful of trouble in this modern fractured fairy tale, from the author of The Mother-Daughter Book Club.
Once upon a time, Cat Starr lived with her astronaut mom in Houston. But when her mother gets sent on a long-term mission, Cat has to move to a far away land—her dad’s house, halfway across the country—and share a room with her real-life evil stepsister, Olivia. Just when Cat can’t take it anymore, Great-Aunt Abyssinia comes to the rescue. And things go from bad to worse.
The next morning, Cat opens her mouth and a toad hops out! What’s more, when Olivia speaks, diamonds and flowers appear. How unfair is that? Before you can say "happily ever after," the girls are on the run from jewel thieves and a government agency. Can Cat save the day—and get rid of all those toads?
This is an enchanting fractured fairy tale from acclaimed Mother-Daughter Book Club author Heather Vogel Frederick.
Once Upon a Christmas Eve
Elizabeth Hoyt
Romance
A heartwarming stand-alone novella from New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Hoyt!
Adam Rutledge, Viscount d'Arque, really rather loathes Christmas. The banal cheerfulness. The asinine party games. And, worst of all, the obligatory trip to the countryside. His grandmother, however, loves the holiday - and Adam loves his grandmother, so he'll brave the fiercest snowstorm to please her. But when their carriage wheel snaps, they're forced to seek shelter at the home of the most maddening, infuriating, and utterly beguiling woman he's ever met....
Sarah St. John really rather loathes rakes. The self-satisfied smirks. The sly predatory gazes. Oh, and the constant witty banter rife with double meaning. But in the spirit of the season, she'll welcome this admittedly handsome viscount into her home. But as the snowstorm rages, the Yule log crackles, and the tension rises, Sarah and Adam find themselves locked in a fiery, passionate kiss. If love is the true meaning of Christmas, it's the one gift this mismatched pair can't wait to unwrap.
Once Upon a Curse
E. D. Baker
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Young Adult / Children's Books
Many years ago a slighted fairy placed a curse on a beautiful young princess--a curse that caused her and all her female descendants to turn into mean, ugly witches if they ever touched a flower after turning sixteen. Now, Princess Emma, who is about to turn sixteen herself, is determined to break the spell once and for all. Emma travels back in time to the day the curse was placed on her ancestor in the hope of preventing the curse from being cast. Unfortunately she isn't successful in her efforts, but she does learn how to break it. Armed with this knowledge, Emma returns to her own time full of hope. But disaster ensues and Emma is about to give up completely--until true love shows itself in the most unexpected place of all.
With a bit of courage, a pinch of luck, and of course, a healthy dose of magic, Princess Emma charms her way through the third hilarious adventure in the Tales of the Frog Princess series.
Once Upon a Maiden Lane
Elizabeth Hoyt
Romance
A stand-alone novella from New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Hoyt!
Miss Mary Whitsun is far too intelligent to fall for the rakish charms of a handsome aristocrat. But when the gentleman in question approaches her in a bookshop, mistaking her for his fiancée, Lady Johanna Albright, the flirtatious encounter only raises more questions. Could Mary, a servant raised in a St Giles orphanage, actually be Lady Joanna's long-lost twin sister? If so, Mary has been betrothed since birth - to the rakishly handsome aristocrat himself....
Henry Collins, Viscount Blackwell, is far too intrigued by Mary to let her go so easily. He's drawn to her sharp mind, her indomitable spirit, and the fiery way in which she dismisses him - ladies simply don't dismiss Lord Blackwell. But as Mary makes her first hesitant steps into society, she can't help but wonder if she truly has a place in Henry's world - or in his heart.
Once Upon a Time Before the Millennial Reign
Ethelle Gladden
Auntie Sunday leads her rapt audience (including us) into her eye-view of life during the seven-year apocalypse. It's a world that fascinates and repels (without gore). It's a picture book of mystical realism that is primed to make children think about Bible prophesy. Enjoy and consider!Auntie Sunday is the only one we're introduced to, but she's the only one we need to know! She leads her rapt audience (that includes us) in a step-by-step window into life during the seven-year apocalypse. We see through her eyes into a world that fascinates, yet is repulsive—all without gore. It's a story of Christian mystical realism that is primed to make children think about Bible prophesy. Enjoy and consider!
Once Upon a Time in Peter's Special Book - From "Short Cuts", a short story collection
Erik Boman
Thriller / Mystery / Science Fiction
In a treasured storybook, an invincible – or so he would’ve liked to think – hero faces challenges beyond his narrative...Ca 2,280 words. _____________________________________________________________Erik Boman is a writer from Oxford. He is the author of "Short Cuts" and was awarded the A.M. Heath literary prize in 2011.Sixteen year old Ricky Chavez is in trouble. Suspended from school, he has to face his older brother and legal guardian, Frank. Trouble is, Frank meets him with a belt. Bruised and depressed, Ricky drags himself to his evening job. His co-worker, Maria de Leon, reaches out to him, and he falls in love. Trouble is, she belongs to a gang. Being in love with Maria means hanging around Locos 18, her gang. Trouble is, that means ditching school and ending up with a report card full of C's, D's, and an F. But a bad report card is the least of Ricky's troubles. Maria's gang, Locos 18, comes in conflict with another gang, Westside Raza, when a Locos girl flirts with a Westside boy. When he beats her up, Locos goes looking for him. In the violent showdown, Ricky recognizes the conseequences of his association with Maria and Locos 18. He's left with a decision. Trouble is, he doesn't like either one.
Once Upon A Time And Other Poems
O. Susmita
10 stories narrated in verse for those with a love for poetry.So many stories to be told and so many words to do it in. Not every story need be in prose, with sentences and paragraphs and an intro-body-conclusion structure. Some stories are better this way- narrated in verse and sang as poetry.
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Once Upon A Coffee (Meet Cute Romance)
Part #4 of "Meet Cute Romance" series by Kait Nolan
Romance / Contemporary / Suspense
A blind date and a case of mistaken identity just might lead to love...When a beautiful stranger sits down at Dillon Lange's table, he knows he ought to say something about not being who she thinks he is, but he can't resist her smile or her engaging conversation. How long can he keep up the charade? And what will happen when her real date shows up?A blind date and a case of mistaken identity just might lead to love...After a long series of stinkers, when a respectful match from an online dating site asks to meet Avery Cahill in real life, she agrees. Invoking her favorite romantic comedy, they arrange to meet in a local coffee shop with a flower and a book.Under a serious deadline to finish a group project for his MBA--solo--the only thing Dillon Lange wants is peace and quiet. When a beautiful stranger sits down in his booth at the coffee shop, he knows he ought to say something about not being who she thinks he is, but he can't resist her smile or her engaging conversation.How long can he keep up the charade? And what will happen when her real date shows up?A short story of approximately 7,500 words.This story is a crossover with the Wishful series, which features Kait's full length contemporary romances.Q: What makes the Meet Cute Romance series special? "Meet cute" is a term used to describe a situation in which a future romantic couple meets for the first time. Meet Cute Romance is a series of contemporary romantic shorts celebrating the possibilities of that first meeting.Q: Who would dig these books?Meet Cute Romances are designed to be a fast (but not too fast--these are full novelettes, not short stories of only a scene or two), lunchtime or coffee break read to give you a bright spot of romance in your day. If you're looking for a quick romantic pick me up, these short contemporary romances are sure to be right up your alley.Q: What order should I read the books in?These novelettes are each stand-alone and can be read in any order. Though there are a few recurring characters in some, so if you want to read in chronological order, they go like this: * Once Upon a Snow Day * Once Upon a New Year's Eve * Once Upon an Heirloom * Once Upon A Coffee * Once Upon A SetupQ: Are there crossovers with other series?YES! Two of my Meet Cutes tie in with my longer, southern romance series set in Wishful, Mississippi. Wishful is a collection of southern romance novels honoring my Mississippi roots and exploring love in a small town. You can try the first book in the series, To Get Me To You, for FREE! It comes just after Once Upon A Coffee. Once Upon A Setup is a companion novelette to Be Careful, It's My Heart (Book 2 in Wishful) and a prequel to Just For This Moment (Book 4 in Wishful, coming in Spring 2016).
Once Upon a Sunday
Renee Allen McCoy
Christian / Fiction / Romance
... I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance. –John 10:10, AMPGood Friday started off as anything but that for Melinda Black. After losing her job and self-dignity, a series of events cascade her onto an emotional roller coaster ride that changes her life forever.Will Melinda be able to handle the pressure when she stands to lose what's most important in her life?The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance. –John 10:10, AMPGood Friday started off as anything but that for Melinda Black. After losing her job and self-dignity, a series of events cascade her onto an emotionally charged roller coaster ride that drastically changes her life forever.Will Melinda be able to handle the pressure when she stands to lose what's most important in her life? Once Upon a Sunday is an inspirational short story.
The Jockey & Her Horse (Once Upon a Horse #2)
Sarah Maslin Nir
Following in the hoofprints of The Flying Horse, this second title in the Once Upon a Horse series is inspired by the true story of the first Black female jockey, Cheryl White, who raced to the finish line on her horse, Jetolara Cheryl loves horses. She’s been studying thoroughbreds at her family’s horse racing stables since she was old enough to ride on the shoulders of her father, a famous horse trainer. Cheryl wants to be a jockey. One problem—she is a girl, and there has never been a Black female jockey in history! Jetolara is a young thoroughbred finding his place in the herd. When Cheryl literally falls onto his back, and Jeto sprints off across the pasture, Cheryl discovers that she doesn’t just want to be a jockey, she is a jockey—and she and Jeto were born to race. Together girl and horse make history and show everyone that once you learn to love yourself, the world is yours.
Once Upon a Cowboy
Maisey Yates
Romance
Will this single dad cowboy get the happily-ever-after he never thought possible? When Belle Langfords moves to Pyrite Falls, Oregon, to take a job as a live-in housekeeper and nanny, she's ready for a new start. Shutting down her grandmother's beloved bookstore had been devastating, but she's hopeful that the three motherless young children she'll be taking care of will ease that pain. The only challenge? When Belle arrives at her new employer's house, the brooding cowboy has no idea who she is or what she's doing there. Adam Winchester knows exactly who to blame for Belle turning up on his doorstep out of the blue—his kindhearted former mother-in-law is playing fairy godmother. Adam is convinced he doesn't need Belle in his life, but when he agrees to let her stay for a month, the transformation he sees in his children tells a different story. As does his entirely inappropriate, but impossible to ignore, physical attraction! For Adam knows that...
Once Upon a Courtesan
Jess Michaels
Romance / Historical Fiction / Ebooks
A brand new series from 10-Time USA Today Bestselling Author Jess MichaelsArabella Comerford always had too many dreams and desires to ever be happy with the forced marriage and staid life her cruel father planned for her. She sees her way out when she spies on a handsome gentleman engaged in elicit activities with a woman at Vauxhall Garden. Ultimately it leads her to her own path as a celebrated courtesan with freedom and money. But she always wondered about that man who got away and the startling green eyes that haunt her fantasies.Silas Windham has been gone from London for nearly six years, after his father's death caused a rift between him and the marquess's legitimate children. Now he's back thanks to the illness of his half-brother and unsure what to do next. Until he encounters Arabella at a hell and realizes she's the woman who he once caught spying on him in a garden. The one he hasn't been able to get out of his mind...
Once Upon A Murder
Part #1 of "Fairy Tale Mystery" series by D E Dennis
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Once Upon a Curfew
Srishti Chaudhary
It is 1974. Indu has inherited a flat from her grandmother and wants to turn it into a library for women. Her parents think this will keep her suitably occupied till she marries her fiancé, Rajat, who's away studying in London. But then she meets Rana, a young lawyer with sparkling wit and a heart of gold. He helps set up the library and their days light up with playful banter and the many Rajesh Khanna movies they watch together.When the Emergency is declared, Indu's life turns upside down. Rana finds himself in trouble, while Rajat decides it's time to visit India and settle down. As the Emergency pervades their lives, Indu must decide not only who but what kind of life she will choose.
Once Upon a Cat
Gabrielle Landi
A café owner, her former love, and the curse between them.Thea Greene has no time for nonsense—especially not from her overly charming landlord who delivers flowers "for the building" and thinks a smile can fix anything. She's too busy running her business, finding an apprentice, and reminding herself that falling for Nat again is only asking for him to break her heart once more.Nathaniel Alder wants nothing more than to fix his relationship with Thea, which is difficult when she won't talk to him. When a wand-wielding maniac turns him into a cat—whiskers, tail, and all—in front of the Cozy Cat Cafe, it's a blessing and a curse. Being with Thea as a cat isn't what he planned, but it's more time and attention than she gave him before.Can Nat break the curse he's under and convince Thea that he's worthy of her trust, or will their second chance at love turn out the same as the first?Once Upon A Cat is a Frog Prince...
Once Upon a Wickedness
Fleur Beale
What happens when a group of school children, led by the resourceful ten-year-old Dance Violet, dare to ask those in power some hard questions? Find out in this magical novel by the bestselling Fleur Beale, stunningly illustrated by Lily Uivel. Ten-year-old orphan Dance Violet might have had a short and troubled history, but it hasn't dampened her warrior spirit – not in the slightest. And that's a good thing, because something is rotten in her village, and no one else has the courage to try put things right. People who ask questions disappear overnight and the village children are left to fend for themselves under the tyrannical schoolteachers Murk and Misselthwaite. There are whispers that a beautiful but wicked woman, 'the golden-haired hellion', appeared at a wedding ten years ago and was the start of all the trouble. Dance has some gifts that she's only just beginning to discover, and while she knows it's dangerous to ask questions, she is determined to find this...
Once Upon a Christmas
Richard J. Smith
ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS is a collection of short stories, all with Christmas settings, plots, and sentimentality. The author writes of his own boyhood Christmases, eighty-some years ago, and the Christmases of characters drawn from his imagination. He prepares us for each story with a commentary about the background for it.
Once Upon a Playboy; the New Yorker Book 4
M. O. Kenyan
Love is not a fairy tale, and Karma is a bitch.DJ had more notches on his bedpost than all the belts in his closet. He was the love them and leave them type, that is until Evie. Sweet, perfect Eve, the most unlikely stalker imaginable. Innocence is a powerful weapon in the right hands, and love is a broadside guaranteed to bring down even the most hardened playboy. It has all the makings of a happy ending, right?DJ thought that he had lost his present and future to his father's past. He had held Eve, the woman he was afraid to love at arm's length, until one day she disappears from his life. His life spirals out of control as he tries to come to terms with losing his greatest love.Eve was moving forward, at least that was what she told herself, back from the dead she made the decision to forget the man that broke her heart. She had given up on DJ, but just like the fairy-tales she used to believe in, she met her prince charming once again. Too bad their love...
Once Upon A Misty Sea
Donald Harry Roberts
It had been ages…well…years since Eddy Tall had visited his cottage on Lake Of Mists…Too long in fact…Not since Sarah died.It had been ages…well…years since Eddy Tall had visited his cottage on Lake Of Mists…Too long in fact…Not since Sarah died…oh some six or so years earlier. When Eddy awoke from a night’s sleep that morning he decided the time was perfect to drive up to the cottage once more. Maybe he would get a sense of his beloved wife there because the cottage was where they were the most happy during their 55 years as Mr. and Mrs. Tall. It had been their hide-away from the world of business, family and a crowd of friends that were more interested in…well…That didn’t matter anymore. Eddy had locked all that out when none of those friends took the time to see Sarah off into the nether reaches of the afterlife….where-ever that was.
Once Upon a New Year's Eve
Part #2 of "Meet Cute Romance" series by Kait Nolan
Romance / Contemporary / Suspense
It should have been the perfect New Year's Eve date. But when Gemma Forester gets called to bail her older brother out of trouble, she comes face to face with some of her own. Aaron Hendricks never forgot his best friend's little sister, but ten years wasn't enough to prepare him for the woman she's become. Will a chance meeting allow them to overcome the past?
Once Upon A New Year's Eve is a novelette of approximately 8,500 words.
“Meet cute” is a term used to describe a situation in which a future romantic couple meets for the first time. Meet Cute Romance is a series of romantic shorts celebrating the possibilities of that first meeting.
Once Upon a Vampire
Mari Mancusi
Young Adult / Middle Grade / Romance
From The Creator Of The Blood Coven Vampires...Some Fresh New Blood...
Bestselling author Hannah Miller knows how to steam up the pages and make fans swoon. But in real life, things are a lot less dramatic. Still haunted by one terrible night in her past, she's become a recluse, holed up in her apartment, hiding out in her stories. Keeping real life locked outside.
Until one night--when Logan Valcourt walks into her book signing, dark and broody and looking disturbingly like the hero in her books. When he makes a bet with her--saying he can prove vampires aren't just fictional--she finds herself unable to say no.
Now she's been thrust into a world straight off the pages of a bestselling book. Of blood and vampires. Betrayal and murder. It's completely terrifying--yet completely exhilarating all at the same time. Especially the look she sees growing in Logan's eyes. A dark desire that's becoming all too real. Will Hannah ever be able to return the pages of her old life? Or will she decide to start a new chapter...once upon a vampire?
Once Upon a Quinceañera
Monica Gomez-Hira
Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Jane the Virgin, this immediately accessible and irresistibly fun #ownvoices rom-com debut will spin readers into an unforgettable summer of late-night dancing, broken hearts, second chances, and telenovela twists. Carmen Aguilar just wants to make her happily ever after come true. Except apparently "happily ever after" for Carmen involves being stuck in an unpaid summer internship. Now she has to perform as a party princess! In a ball gown. During the summer. In Miami. Fine. Except that's only the first misfortune in what's turning out to a summer of Utter Disaster. But if Carmen can manage dancing in the blistering heat, fending off an oh-so-unfortunately attractive ex, and stopping her spoiled cousin from ruining her own quinceañera—Carmen might just get that happily ever after—after all.
Once Upon a Royal Christmas
Teri Wilson
She pretends to be a princess at children's parties. But can she melt a real prince's frosty heart? Get swept away by a Christmas story from Hallmark and bestselling author Teri Wilson— the queen of royal romance!"I'm Prince Nikolas of San Glacera. Oh, you've never heard of us? Well, you're not the only one. Our country relies on winter tourism, but we're attracting fewer and fewer visitors. I admit it's a problem. I just don't think the solution is an American who likes to play dress-up. You see, while I was away on a trip, my younger sister convinced the palace to hold a contest. The winner gets to star in our annual Ice Village festivities and accompany our royal family to holiday events. And who did they choose? Gracie Clark, who runs a children's party business and performs as—I kid you not—'Princess Snowflake.' Of course, I do respect the fact...
The Bruised Princess
Part #3 of "Once Upon a Short Story" series by A. G. Marshall
Fantasy / Young Adult / Romance
Once Upon a Ghost
Day Leclaire
Zach Kingston, physics professor and famous ghost debunker, despises con-artists who profit from ghostly scams. And he isn't about to change his mind just because this scammer's drop-dead gorgeous and offers the most seductive kisses. Ever.Rachel Avery is just trying to save her family home. And no nasty, rotten—surprisingly handsome—cynic can change that. If only he weren't so damn sexy. And if only he didn't offer the most seductive kisses. Ever.But they have a deal, witnessed by the media: If Zach can't scientifically disprove her ghost by Halloween, Rachel wins.Then Zach meets Rachel's grandmother and discovers the real reason the Averys are so desperate to sell their story.To bad his reputation is on the line...THE WACKY WOMEN SERIES, in orderOnce Upon a GhostOnce Upon a CowboyOnce Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Bridegroom (coming soon!)Once Upon a Jinx (coming soon!)Once Upon an Enchantment (coming soon)
Once Upon a Marquess
Part #1 of "The Worth Saga" series by Courtney Milan
Romance / Historical Fiction
The last man Judith Worth wants to see again is Charles Trent, the Marquess of Ashford—the man who spent summers at her family home, who kissed her one magical night…and then heartlessly ruined her father. But when a tricky business matter arises, he’s the only one she can ask for help. With any luck, he’ll engage a servant to take care of the matter, and she won’t even have to talk with him.
But Ashford has never forgotten Judith. He knows she will never forgive him for what he’s done, but when offered the chance to assist her, he arrives in person. His memory of Judith may have haunted him, but it pales in comparison to the reality of the vivacious, beautiful woman he rediscovers. Throughout his life, he has always done what is correct. But now, he finds himself doing something utterly wrong…falling in love with the one woman he can never have.
Once Upon a Remembrance
Grace Brannigan
Romance / Art / Self Help
Once Upon a Remembrance: Book 1 Women of Strength time travel trilogy: Photographer Isabeau Remington travels to 1894 Virgina and falls in love with a man she must ultimately leave behind when she returns to her own time...but things are not always as they seem. Hawk is a man endangered by his own memory loss, and soon that danger reaches out to envelop Isabeau.Once Upon a Remembrance: Book 1 Women of Strength time travel trilogy: Photographer Isabeau Remington travels to 1894 Virgina and falls in love with a man she must ultimately leave behind when she returns to her own time...but things are not always as they seem. Modern day photographer Isabeau is pulled from the present time and thrust back into the year 1894 in Virginia. She must help save Hawk Morgan, a man threatened by a killer, a man endangered by his own erased memories. Hawk must survive in 1894 so his present day ancestor Pierce Morgan, will be alive in Isabeau's future.Isabeau begins to fall in love with Hawk Morgan but with both their future's uncertain and a killer on the loose, neither one of them may have a tomorrow to look forward to.
The Curse of Gold
Part #5 of "Once Upon a Short Story" series by A. G. Marshall
Fantasy / Young Adult / Romance
Once Upon a Thriller
Carolyn Keene
Children's Books / Mystery & Thrillers / Young Adult
Nancy and her friends need more than book smarts to get to the bottom of a literary mystery in this fourth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a new take on the classic series.A rash of crimes in a neighboring town—a blazing fire at a bookstore, a boat that sinks in the harbor, and a valuable dog’s dognapping—are eerily similar to the plots from famous mystery writer Lacey O’Brien’s popular books. So who’s behind the crimes? Could it be Lacey looking for publicity? One of Lacey’s superfans? Or maybe it’s Paige Samuels, owner of the bookstore that burned. Nancy, Bess, and George will have to read between the lines as they dig deep into a dangerous mystery.
Once Upon a Princess
Clare Lydon
Gay and Lesbian / Romance / Chick Lit
Can true love be their crowning glory? Olivia Charlton is a princess who believes in love — not a high priority in a royal family hung up on tradition and duty. Meanwhile, village sweetheart Rosie Perkins has no time for affairs of the heart — she's just struggling to keep her cafe and life afloat. When Olivia heads to Cornwall to escape her royal duties for a few weeks, the two meet and sparks fly. But can a cafe owner and a princess truly end up with their own happily ever after when all the odds are stacked against them? Best-selling lesbian romance authors Clare Lydon & Harper Bliss have teamed up to bring this modern-day fairy tale to life. Grab your copy of the love story everyone's talking about!
Once Upon a Crime
Michael Buckley
Fantasy / Mystery / Childrens
Sabrina and Daphne's adventures continue in their hometown of New York City as they bring Puck to Faerie to cure the wounds. With the help of Granny Relda, the girls must figure out who killed Puck's father, King Oberon, while navigating the warring factions of Everafters that make their homes in every neighbourhood of New York City.
Aaliyah And The Billionaire's Lamp (Once Upon A Billionaire Book 6)
Part #6 of "Once Upon A Billionaire" series by Catelyn Meadows
Her father's wish is her command... Aaliyah's marriage has been arranged.When her billionaire fiance heads out of town on business, she's left to plan their wedding with his assistant, River, instead. Soon, Aaliyah's feelings take a nose-dive. She barely knows her fiance. But with all this time in his company, she's getting to know River.In fact, she's crashing for him. Hard.Aaliyah has always done what's expected of her, but it might be time to make some wishes of her own. Wishes for a future with River instead of his boss. If only her father wasn't so controlling. If only wishes came true. You'll love this Aladdin retelling because everyone is intrigued by the forbidden. Especially when it's romance.
Once Upon a Shining Star
New Mexico Dachshund Rescue
Pepper, a black Dachshund puppy, was found at a rest area in Idaho in the middle of a snowstorm. Fortunately for Pepper, a Native American couple found her and rescued her. But who rescued whom? Their lives were never the same with Pepper's antics and adventures.Sam Sam and Marzipan is an imaginative adventure story as seen through the eyes of a four year old boy. Sam and his faithful off white and ginger cat - Marzipan, live in a magical world where Marzipan not only talks but understands Sam's every thought and is his most loyal friend. Other objects come to life and assume characters as imaginative and creative as only a four year old boy can be. In a world where imagination has no boundaries Sam Sam, creates his own world with - his silly old cat.Sam Sam is Sam's imaginative name - an extension of Sam, and his name when he assumes his world of imagination, which as a sole child, he seeks out regularly.
Once Upon a Crime
Nolon King
Once upon a time, the Grimms' fairy tales taught lessons. Now, the Grimm Reaper does. New detective Chelsea Sullivan is partnered with a maverick famous for closing cases and infamous for how he does it. He has a target on his back and a chip on his shoulder. Not exactly how she hoped to kick off her first homicide case. Jim McPherson doesn't mind showing an up-and-comer the ropes, but he does mind when she keeps putting herself in harm's way. Especially since her innocence is exactly the trait the serial seems to be targeting. Unless they're missing a crucial detail. And he can't help but think his new partner knows what it is. He has no idea she fears her father might be the murderer. The body count is rising and the Grimm Reaper is after Chelsea. If they can't catch him before he catches her, there will be no happily ever after. Once Upon A Crime is the first book in Nolon King's...
Fae Rebel Academy : Once Upon a Rebel (book 2)
Violet Fox
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Once Upon a Murder
Samantha Larsen
Miss Tiffany Woodall must sleuth the slaying of a footman to clear her beloved's name in the second Lady Librarian mystery, in the vein of Deanna Raybourn and perfect for fans of Bridgerton.1784 England. Officially hired as the librarian for the Duchess of Beaufort, Miss Tiffany Woodall is through with masquerades and murders for good. That is, until she stumbles upon the frozen dead body of former footman Mr. Bernard Coram. The speed with which her peaceful new life is upended is one for the record books: the justice of the peace immediately declares her the primary suspect in the murder.As Tiffany hunts for the truth to clear her name, she learns that Bernard got into a fight over a woman at the local pub the night of his death–but he was also overheard blackmailing Samir. The justice of the peace arrests Samir, and Tiffany realizes that her life may have more in common with a tragic play than a light-hearted romance.With her love locked up in...
Once Upon a Forbidden Desire: Fairy Tales and Other Stories
H. R. Moore , Zoey Ellis , Kathryn Ann Kingsley , A. J. Lancaster , C. M. Nascosta , Kristin Gleeson , L. Penelope , Colleen Cowley , Maria Vale , Lisette Marshall , Vela Roth , Erin Vere , Trish Heinrich , S. L. Prater , Elsie Winters , November Daw
When it comes to true love, rules are meant to be broken…
Dark forests and locked doors, poisoned apples and forbidden lovers . . . Bold heroines and swoon-worthy heroes break all the rules in this enchanting anthology of the fairy tales you thought you knew.
Once Upon A Forbidden Desire features 20 enticing fairy tale retellings by a diverse selection of fantasy romance authors. From sweet true love’s kisses to sizzling passion, from the streets of Seattle to enchanted forests, and from poor scullery maids to a winged Prince Charming . . .
If you enjoy spellbinding romance, enthralling new worlds, and stories with a taste of the forbidden, these happily ever afters will leave you spellbound. Give in to the temptation and grab your copy of Once Upon a Forbidden Desire now.
This limited edition anthology celebrates the variety of the fantasy romance genre. It contains stories ranging from sweet to steamy and is recommended for an adult audience.
Once Upon a Winter
J. L. Jarvis
This Christmas, a young woman is about to find out wishes can come true — but in the most unexpected ways. Weary of city life, Laura Everly moves to the small coastal town of Mistletoe, Maine. A chance visit to a charming antique shop leads her to an unassuming snow globe she can't resist buying. Unbeknownst to its owner, the snow globe can grant wishes, but they rarely unfold as expected, sending Laura into a maelstrom of joy and confusion. Farley Cooper is a rugged individualist with an outdoorsy charm that's as intriguing as it is intimidating. He lives by his own rules, and his charismatic aura draws people in one minute while his directness repels them the next. While Laura's dreams of a perfect Christmas in her new home seem to vanish, deeper feelings for Cooper take their place. But as curious coincidences pile up, doubts arise. Is the snow globe behind them all, including their growing attraction? Experience the...
Once Upon A Dragon Wish
Part #1 of "Once Upon a Dragon" series by Adrienne Woods
Fantasy / Young Adult / Romance
Once Upon a Prime
Sarah Hart
"An exuberant enthusiasm for mathematics (and life in general) shines through Dr. Hart." —The New York Times"An absolute joy to read!" —Steven Levitt, New York Times bestselling author of Freakonomics For fans of Seven Brief Lessons in Physics, an exploration of the many ways mathematics can transform our understanding of literature and vice versa, by the first woman to hold England's oldest mathematical chair.We often think of mathematics and literature as polar opposites. But what if, instead, they were fundamentally linked? In her clear, insightful, laugh-out-loud funny debut, Once Upon a Prime, Professor Sarah Hart shows us the myriad connections between math and literature, and how understanding those connections can enhance our enjoyment of both. Did you know, for instance, that Moby-Dick is full of sophisticated geometry? That James Joyce's stream-of-consciousness novels are...
Once Upon a Christmas Kiss
Manda Collins
ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS KISS is a sexy, romantic holiday e-novella, set in the world of Manda Collins's bestselling Wicked Widows trilogy. When Sir Lucien Blakemore arrives at his cousin's estate for a week-long Christmas party, he's shocked to see Miss Winifred Nightingale among the other guests. Employed by his neighbor back in Yorkshire, the governess with the lovely eyes has always seemed off limits, but she's visiting here as a guest—and there's nothing like a little mistletoe to make the spirits bright...Miss Winifred Nightingale never dreamed a holiday visit with her sister would lead to both ladies spending Christmas as the local lord's guests. But the big surprise is when she finds the handsome Sir Lucien Blakemore staying there too. The attraction between them is undeniable, but will an old nemesis and a party guest bent on mischief make their first kiss under the mistletoe their last?
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Once Upon A Setup (Meet Cute Romance)
Part #5 of "Meet Cute Romance" series by Kait Nolan
Romance / Contemporary / Suspense
The Madrigal Theater is about to close its doors. Piper's on a mission to save it--even if it means pulling a little deception to get her best friend back up on the stage. When newspaperman Myles catches on to his co-star's shenanigans, he has a choice--keep quiet or get to the bottom of things. He's never been able to resist a story...and he's not sure he wants to resist Piper.Sometimes love begins with a little friendly blackmail...The historic Madrigal Theater in the heart of downtown Wishful is on the verge of closing its doors, and Piper Parish is on a mission to save it--even if it means pulling a little deception to get her best friend back up on the stage where she had her heart broken. When new-to-town newspaperman Myles Stewart catches on to his co-star's shenanigans, he has a choice--keep quiet or get to the bottom of things. He's never been able to resist a story...and he's not sure he wants to resist Piper.Be on the lookout for the exciting conclusion of Myles and Piper's love story in Just For This Moment (Wishful Book 4), coming Spring 2016.*A companion story to Be Careful, It's My Heart*A novelette of approximately 13,000 words.Q: What makes the Meet Cute Romance series special? "Meet cute" is a term used to describe a situation in which a future romantic couple meets for the first time. Meet Cute Romance is a series of contemporary romantic shorts celebrating the possibilities of that first meeting.Q: Who would dig these books?Meet Cute Romances are designed to be a fast (but not too fast--these are full novelettes, not short stories of only a scene or two), lunchtime or coffee break read to give you a bright spot of romance in your day. If you're looking for a quick romantic pick me up, these short contemporary romances are sure to be right up your alley.Q: What order should I read the books in?These novelettes are each stand-alone and can be read in any order. Though there are a few recurring characters in some, so if you want to read in chronological order, they go like this: * Once Upon a Snow Day * Once Upon a New Year's Eve * Once Upon an Heirloom * Once Upon A Coffee * Once Upon A SetupQ: Are there crossovers with other series?YES! Two of my Meet Cutes tie in with my longer, southern romance series set in Wishful, Mississippi. Wishful is a collection of southern romance novels honoring my Mississippi roots and exploring love in a small town. You can try the first book in the series, To Get Me To You, for FREE! It comes just after Once Upon A Coffee. Once Upon A Setup is a companion novelette to Be Careful, It's My Heart (Book 2 in Wishful) and a prequel to Just For This Moment (Book 4 in Wishful, coming in Spring 2016).
Once Upon a Comic-Con
Maggie Dallen
Romance / Young Adult
<p><strong>King Geek vs the Cheerleader</strong></p><p><strong></strong><br></p><p>Julia Farrow has it all. She's got the friends, the grades, the smile, the perfect reputation, and the new boyfriend who adores her. All in all, life is pretty much perfect for Grover High's favorite cheerleader. Until she's tagged, that is. <br></p><p><br></p><p>That ridiculous Geeks Gone Wild hashtag is still going strong, and while Julia has managed to steer clear of the drama unfolding between the jocks and the geeks, one embarrassing photo is enough to flip her world upside down. <br></p><p><br></p><p>The boyfriend? He's out. The friends? Turns out they're more like frenemies. And that perfect reputation? Well, that's all about to crumble as the truth comes out about Julia and her secret, passionate love affair with all things...
Crowning His Convenient Princess (Once Upon A Seduction... Book 4)
Part #4 of "Once Upon A Seduction..." series by Maisey Yates
Romance
From Choosing The Prince's Bride... To Becoming His Unexpected Princess!Personal assistant Latika Bakshmi had one job–pick a suitable wife for playboy Prince Gunnar. He's infuriating, arrogant and far too handsome, but when shadows from Latika's past return, he's the only man who can save her…if he agrees to her shocking proposition!Nothing surprises cynical Gunnar, until deliciously disapproving Latika asks him to marry her! Recognizing her desperation, he'll protect her with all his royal power. But the biggest surprise isn't their sizzling chemistry, but how dangerously permanent his craving for his temporary princess feels…
Once Upon an Enchanted Well: A Medieval Historical Romance
Mary Wine
Romance / Steampunk / Historical Fiction
Once Upon an Enchanted Well (The Enchanted Well Series, Novella)