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Knocking up the Princess #1

Breeding Cinderella

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Today, I met a prince.

Tomorrow, I’m going to get him to knock me up.

I’m supposed to marry for money. Forget about true love - stepmonster has a plan, and she’s using me as a pawn to get what she wants.

Until there’s a knock on the door and a royal hottie, Prince Benedict, personally invites me to a breeding ball at his court…

I come up with a get knocked up by the prince, ruin my reputation and escape my own wedding.

What I didn’t expect is how obsessed Prince Benedict is with me.

And when I need a savior, there’s no fairy godmother to help me…

But there is an overprotective , growly , possessive baby daddy with a crown.

Dear reader,

This is an ultra short, ultra spicy retelling of Cinderella. It has an OTT possessive prince, an inexperienced younger heroine, and a smutty happily ever after. All the novellas in the Knocking up the Princess are standalone stories. You can enjoy them in any order! Scroll up and start reading ♡

86 pages, ebook

Published May 31, 2024

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Everly Love

4 books19 followers
Everly Love may be sweet-as-pie in real life, but when she writes, she’s spicier than a ghost pepper! Get your sugar rush on with one of her instalove novellas, designed to get you hot and bothered. By the end, you’ll be gushing… over an OTT happily ever after ending that will soothe your sweet tooth with zero calories!
Sweet and a little twisted like a candy cane, an Everly Love book is chock-full of steamy moments, crazy possessive men, and virgin heroines.
The best things in life are sweet… So treat yourself to a little sugar!

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Profile Image for Leah.
49 reviews
October 6, 2025
I would give it 2,5 ⭐️ because the begging was all right but the next chapters ? 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 ?! what the helly ?
348 reviews5 followers
June 11, 2024
Cinderella for adults only

A modern day, loosely based on the Cinderella storyline, a quick read with over the top, smutty, breeding goodness with an innocent heroine and a bit of a depraved prince.

This is a debut novella, the concept is great, however execution could do with some polish.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Angelique Meggett.
77 reviews2 followers
March 23, 2025
I literally wasted 45 minutes of my life reading about a breeding kink? 🙃 I love a no plot, no think pallet cleanser of a book, but this made me wanna pretend I didn't know how to read....
Profile Image for Maddie (Bookaholic_Dreamer).
976 reviews83 followers
June 16, 2024
3.75 ⭐️

Breeding Cinderella is the debut release of new to me author Everly Love.
Book one in Knocking up the Princess series follows Elizabeth ‘Ellie’ Baxter and Prince Benedict through their dual POV in a super hot and spicy, twisted Fairytale retelling of Cinderella.

Considering Breeding Cinderella is a novella, author Everly Love did a good job in delivering a pleasant read with this adult version fairytale retelling.
Given the fast pace movement of the storyline from getting to know about Ellie and her life that included her evil stepmother Madame Bianca and stepsisters Riley and Miley, as well as Prince Benedict and his life.
To their first meeting that would eventually lead to a bunch of chaos and drama to follow, resulting in the narrative being quite the rollercoaster ride adventure for the two.
Always moving swiftly along, never allowing for a dull moment with every page turn having you constantly reading on, ultimately making it a quick read.

It needs to be known when it came to the heat level, author Everly delivered in giving you dirty talk accompanied by burning red-hot, sizzling spice that was steamy AF, considering the metaphorical fire alarms that were going off between Ellie and Prince Benedict.

With Breeding Cinderella being a short read, author Everly Love did a good job with having enjoyed the narrative that delivered a beginning, middle and end that was both a spicy and entertaining read to me.
It can be said after this book, Everly has me looking forward for more to come from her Knocking up the Princess series.



*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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5,140 reviews635 followers
October 26, 2024
“Breeding Cinderella” is the story of Ellie and Benedict.

Smutty retelling of Cinderella with loaaaads of sex and breeding. It was ok but also kinky!

Safe
2.5/5
Profile Image for Dee.
5,120 reviews58 followers
June 9, 2024
Part of the Knocking Up Th Princess my first by this author it won’t be the last one it is a sort of retailing of Cinderella why not 😊. Ellie lives the life of Cinderella with a cruel stepmother along with stepsisters with one goal make her life as miserable as possible until the prince arrived to invite them to attend the breeding ball but of course she wasn’t going to be allowed to attend if her stepmother and stepsister had anything to say about it. Although, her stepmother has other plans marry her off to someone more horrid than herself for money so an escape plan is hatched knowing she is meant to be with the prince. Benedict sexy as all get out prince makes his rounds inviting all single girls to the breeding ball looking forward to it and not looking forward to it at the same time until he sees the women he knows will be his no matter how and nothing will stand in his way but will he get to her in time, will her stepmother get in the way, and will she find peace with a little happiness?
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1,479 reviews2,645 followers
June 4, 2024
4/5 Debut novella from Everly Love!

TROPES:
~royalty x commoner
~instalove
~Cinderella retelling

Ellie is basically Cinderella in this book. She has a cruel stepmother and stepsisters who make her life a living hell. When Prince Benedict came around to invite her family to his Breeding Ball, he fell for her instantly. It was a struggle for Ellie to gain confidence and actually go to the ball. When they see each other there, things get spicy. And man oh man, there was certainly breeding!!

Wow, I loved this. I only gave it 4 stars because there is a LOT of dialogue and it was boring in a few places. But the public smex during the end of the book was yummy. ;)

SAFETY:
Ages: 19h, unsure of H's age but he's older
Virgin/celibate: virgin heroine, not a manwhore hero
OM/OW drama: none
Cheating/sharing: none
Triggers: physical abuse, death
Kinks: anal, breeding, dirty talk, exhibitionism, good girl/praise, public, rough sex
HEA?: yes! with 2 epilogues!

My bookshelves may contain spoilers.
Profile Image for Angela.
1,077 reviews44 followers
July 10, 2024
good base

Breeding Cinderella
Knocking up the Princess book one
Everly Love
Stars:⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Time to read: 1 hour
My review may contain spoilers!!!!!
Read Trigger Warnings!!!!

tags/tropes/genres
Royalty
Insta love
V1rg1n heroine
Retelling-Cinderella
Br33ding
OTT JP


Elizabeth, 19
Benedict

I am honestly unsure how I feel about this book. At times, it felt way too over the top and nauseating. There was some information thrown into the book that was never again used such as the glass d1ldo... why mention it if it wasn't going to be brought up again? I found some editing errors as well. I did however like the base of the story And since this was a debut I will go to the next story to see how that goes because I also love retellings.
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845 reviews
June 17, 2024
Tropes:

>Fairytale retelling
>Instalove
> Breeding
>OTT JP hero
>Innocent/Virgin heroine

The blurb makes it sound like getting knocked up was her plan... but it wasn't, she only wanted an escape and marry the prince.

The "glass slipper" in the fairytale is a glass dildo lmao

The part with the King throwing the prince in a jail cell because he killed the stepmother and didn't respect the King's authority... but then turns out, he was quite proud of his son and only wanted to teach him a lesson, suddenly accepting Ellie as his chosen bride was random.
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2,547 reviews65 followers
June 21, 2024
This one might be 2.5 stars for me.
There wasn't anything really stand-out about it. It was a twist on Cinderella, and even though I understand that it's based on a fairy tale, it was a little too outlandish. The writing wasn't quite there either. It really needs an editor, but also some fine tuning. Conversations were short and choppy in places making them hard to follow (who was talking), and there were moments where the viewpoint changed midchapter (it was Lizzy's chapter but would say she or her, talking about herself.) I just needed more from this to really enjoy it.
Profile Image for Jaime Yates.
933 reviews13 followers
July 1, 2024
Breeding Cinderella is the debut release of Everly Love. Book one in Knocking up the Princess series follows Elizabeth ‘Ellie’ Baxter and Prince Benedict, and is an ultra short, ultra spicy retelling of Cinderella. It has an OTT possessive prince, an inexperienced younger heroine, and a smutty happily ever after. I love the prince’s possessiveness and how he fell instantly in love with Ellie. This was definitely the most erotic and smutty retelling of Cinderella that I have ever read!
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79 reviews1 follower
June 8, 2024
This was definitely the most erotic and smutty version of Cinderella that I have ever read. If you are a fan of dirty talk, then this book will be right up your alley. The tone and dialogue was a bit too corny for my tastes and there where some minor POV errors but overall it was an ok read for anyone looking to pass an hour reading.
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795 reviews27 followers
June 10, 2024

This is a short, over the top story. It is a twisty spicy retelling of Cinderella. It follows the story of Ellie and Benedict, a prince.
I enjoyed it. All of the characters delivered and were on point.
I love the prince’s possessiveness and how he fell instantly in love with Ellie.
If you love fairy tales retellings then you will enjoy this.
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916 reviews29 followers
February 3, 2025
I’m still laughing over the fact that they had a “whole-ass ball to find him a virgin bride” 👰 😂

Honestly, it’s so over the top that it’s funny - I couldn’t stop laughing 😂

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗟: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗘: Novella
𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: Knocking Up the Princess #1
𝗛𝗘𝗔: 💖
𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚: M/F

🏷️ 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:
- cinderella retelling
- instalove

⛓️ 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦:
- breeding (obvi)
- praise
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14.1k reviews166 followers
June 3, 2024
I enjoyed this book. The author crafts an enticing story that offers an intriguing and steamy twist on the old fairytale. An over the top and very fun, fast paced romance that left me excited to read more entries in this series.
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10.1k reviews34 followers
June 6, 2024
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. It is a very steamy take on an old fairy tale. Lizzie and Benedict live happily ever after. It was an interesting punishment delivered to her step mother and sisters.
Profile Image for Lynn.
727 reviews7 followers
June 9, 2024
This isn't the Cinderella you remember as a kid. This one is spicy, steamy, and naughty. Also, the prince knows exactly where to find his Cinderella when she ran away.

I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
411 reviews9 followers
June 11, 2024
So Spicy!!
This was a quick and easy read. I really enjoyed it.
I loved Elizabeth and Benedict's insta love/lust relationship.
If over the top, spicy fairytale retellings are your favourite then this is the story for you.
Profile Image for Cherie Alvaro.
1,808 reviews9 followers
June 24, 2024
Breeding Cinderella is a kinky retelling of a fairy tale classic. Its well written, with characters that have amazing chemistry that keeps you reading! Its aquick read but a good one!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Brenda.
47 reviews2 followers
June 11, 2024
Wow, what a twist on Cinderella. This is a version that I could really get into.
Profile Image for Kimberly Rahr.
Author 6 books31 followers
June 12, 2024
Ok this was a cute book! I enjoyed reading it so much.
Profile Image for Galina Sulaiman.
2,386 reviews6 followers
June 15, 2024
Breeding Lizzie

A different twist on Cinderella. Most definitely a breeding repeatedly trope. I rounded it up to a four. It was okay.
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405 reviews
July 15, 2024
if i have to describe this book with a word would be: random.
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152 reviews
July 24, 2024
Recommend from a friend. This book gave me what I needed, Novella fast burn with breeding kinks and all. It was a good way for me to rest my mood reading ways.
Profile Image for Fabby Lizama.
61 reviews
August 8, 2024
Definitely not what I was expecting
First book that really brings the smut that I have read 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
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