Breadcrumbs: A Dark Fairytale Retelling

by Leya Layne

Breadcrumbs is the first in a series of dark and spicy fairytale retellings. In this Hansel and Gretel retelling, Heath and Greta have been fighting their feelings for each other for years, burying their need in random hookups. When the witch, a fiery redhead rather than an old crone, gives them the chance to act on their desires, will they come to regret every decision they've ever made?

127 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2025

Reviews

[Dartanyan Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't think I was old enough to read this book. There's Romance, there's smut, and then there's Breadcrumbs...🥵

[Roberta Timmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, I read it in one setting and could not put it down, I have never read a retelling before, but this Hansel and Feetal retelling was amazing. Lots of spice, want, and a one night stand that takes a turn for the worse.
loved that multiple endings so you can choose your ending.
you need to add this book to your TBR.

[Hannah Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay I loveee a good retelling and this one being a dark retelling was sooo good!! I was hooked and so excited. The step sibling trope was done soo good!! Love a quick and spicy book!!

Formed Step siblings that live together and then meet a hot woman at while out looking for fun and she takes them back to her house in the woods and things get spicy between them all. But is it too good to be true? Will crossing that line change everything?

I also love that it has 2 endings so you can choose your ending!

[Amy Killian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a first read (technically listened to) for this author. Very very good. Loved the story line love the amount of spice! For the audio, it was good, even tho it was just one person narrating the multiple POVS which is not really my preference, I think it was definitely one of the better ones that are out there! Definitely checking out her other books !!

[Destiny Wilkie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can honestly say I haven’t read nothing like this book before. It was amazing. I can’t wait for the next in this series.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so deliciously hot that by the end of the book you'll be reading one handed! It's a must have on your tbr this fall!

[Britton Brinkley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was not old enough to ride this ride! This book was hot, hot, hot. Keep some spare undies on hand!