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Love and Loyalty: A Collection of Fantasy Fairy Tale Retellings
Beyond the Bookery invites you to step into a collection of heartwarming, thrilling, and romantic fantasy fairy tale retellings
The Black Swan by Chelsey Noelle
Odile is many things, but the Black Swan spy is her most infamous. She can end her spying days once her curse is broken. Lord Rothbart’s been following the trail of the Black Swan. His efforts have paid off as he finally captures the infamous villain, but things take a turn, and now she is out for his blood. Can Rothbart end her reign before she kills him? Will Odile find a way to break her curse?
The Star's Dance by Katherine Weda
Esther, a merchant’s daughter, has allowed her kindness to turn her into a servant in her own home. Malakai, a second-born prince, balks at the idea of marrying a stranger—until he meets Esther. As they spend their days getting to know each other, friendship blooms and possibilities surface. But when Esther’s father falls ill, she and Malakai have three wintery balls to treat her father’s ailment, uncover her stepmother’s wickedness, and realize their blossoming love.
The Shifter's Heart by Shann Tajiah
In a wild, ancient land, Lia’s healing gift binds her to a cursed warrior. Able to see the man beneath Rafe’s beast, she soon learns that it may cost her everything to help him. As old evils stir to claim what is owed, mercy becomes dangerous, and love could be the greatest risk of all. To break the curse, Rafe and Lia must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice… and whether their love can survive the cost.
The Captain's Rose by Cate VanNostrand
Beauty and the Beast meets Pirates of the Caribbean when a young woman takes her father’s place working on a naval warship—and falls in love with the widowed and broody captain in the process.
The Black Swan by Chelsey Noelle
Odile is many things, but the Black Swan spy is her most infamous. She can end her spying days once her curse is broken. Lord Rothbart’s been following the trail of the Black Swan. His efforts have paid off as he finally captures the infamous villain, but things take a turn, and now she is out for his blood. Can Rothbart end her reign before she kills him? Will Odile find a way to break her curse?
The Star's Dance by Katherine Weda
Esther, a merchant’s daughter, has allowed her kindness to turn her into a servant in her own home. Malakai, a second-born prince, balks at the idea of marrying a stranger—until he meets Esther. As they spend their days getting to know each other, friendship blooms and possibilities surface. But when Esther’s father falls ill, she and Malakai have three wintery balls to treat her father’s ailment, uncover her stepmother’s wickedness, and realize their blossoming love.
The Shifter's Heart by Shann Tajiah
In a wild, ancient land, Lia’s healing gift binds her to a cursed warrior. Able to see the man beneath Rafe’s beast, she soon learns that it may cost her everything to help him. As old evils stir to claim what is owed, mercy becomes dangerous, and love could be the greatest risk of all. To break the curse, Rafe and Lia must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice… and whether their love can survive the cost.
The Captain's Rose by Cate VanNostrand
Beauty and the Beast meets Pirates of the Caribbean when a young woman takes her father’s place working on a naval warship—and falls in love with the widowed and broody captain in the process.
458 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 17, 2026
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March 31, 2026
I only read Shifters Heart! A prequel to The Shaloma and I was HOOKED from the first twirlings of snow to the HEA. Sign me up for anything and everything that Shann Tajiah writes. She's my "will buy no matter what" author. I can't get enough of her stories. The descriptions, the characters, the emotions!!!! Add to cart and your TBR immediately!
April 26, 2026
Okay I know, I've not finished the book yet, but seriously, Chelsey's story was so incredible that I don't think the other authors could do anything to make me decrease my rating!!!!!!!!!!
The Black Swan by Chelsey Noelle
Oh my glorious heavens, this book was INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I read this book at work and HATED any time I had to put it down to... ya know, see to my work duties.
I loved seeing how sweet Odile was, even though she moonlights as an assassin. Her internal conflict was so well-crafted, and I just loved her so much!!!!!!!! And heavens, that girl needs some hugs!!!!!!!
The MMC (trying not to spoil anything) was *SQUEALS* the bestest thing EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! His CHEMISTRY with Odile *more squeals* was the cutest thing on the face of the planet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved seeing how his and Odile's internal conflict made the whole story such an electrifying read. And the *MEET CUTE*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, this story is THE BEST SWAN LAKE RETELLING I've EVER READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And, Chelsey, I NEED MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I DEMAND IT!!!!!!!!!!! *IMMEDIATELY*
The Star's Dance by Katherine Weda
Still reading this, but OH MY SWEET HEAVEN'S Katherine's writing style is just so soothing, and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! And the cat might be one of the best characters!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Shifter's Heart by Shann Tajiah
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The Captain's Rose by Cate VanNostrand
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The Black Swan by Chelsey Noelle
Oh my glorious heavens, this book was INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I read this book at work and HATED any time I had to put it down to... ya know, see to my work duties.
I loved seeing how sweet Odile was, even though she moonlights as an assassin. Her internal conflict was so well-crafted, and I just loved her so much!!!!!!!! And heavens, that girl needs some hugs!!!!!!!
The MMC (trying not to spoil anything) was *SQUEALS* the bestest thing EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! His CHEMISTRY with Odile *more squeals* was the cutest thing on the face of the planet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved seeing how his and Odile's internal conflict made the whole story such an electrifying read. And the *MEET CUTE*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, this story is THE BEST SWAN LAKE RETELLING I've EVER READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And, Chelsey, I NEED MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I DEMAND IT!!!!!!!!!!! *IMMEDIATELY*
The Star's Dance by Katherine Weda
Still reading this, but OH MY SWEET HEAVEN'S Katherine's writing style is just so soothing, and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! And the cat might be one of the best characters!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Shifter's Heart by Shann Tajiah
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The Captain's Rose by Cate VanNostrand
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