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The Nine Princesses Series: 3 Princess Novels
An original series of fantasy princess books.
The Nine Princesses Book 1 Maelyn was not born a princess. The king found her as a child, the lone survivor of a poor village slaughtered by Red Fever. Suddenly she became a princess of Runa Realm, the first of nine orphans adopted by the king.
By her eighteenth year, Maelyn rules over Runa and a family of nine sisters. But some call the princesses frauds and imposters, a handful of urchins raised into royalty. Even Uncle Jarrod, the High King of Grunwold, seems determined to prove that Maelyn no longer deserves to be a princess. With a family losing faith in her, and a kingdom growing dangerously hostile, even Maelyn begins to wonder if she is truly a real princess. And if her riches will turn to rags once again....
The Nine Princesses Book 2 Coralina Corissa, known as “Coco” to her eight sisters, is the prettiest princess of a hundred kingdoms. And she knows it. Her beauty has always given her anything she wanted... and any MAN she wanted.
Runa Realm is facing a new threat. Strange bandits, disguised as nobles, are attacking beautiful women to steal their hair. Coralina isn’t concerned. Until Prince Luxley, her favorite (but not only) lover, gets clobbered by a peasant called Gord, who mistakenly assumed the prince was a bandit.
Outraged, Coralina plans to punish the peasant by deliberately breaking his heart. But Gord is nearly blind. For the first time ever, Coralina must rely on more than her looks to ensnare a man. But the harder she flirts, the more Gord seems to hate her. And the more her own heart (and hair) becomes endangered.
The Nine Princesses Book 3 Heidel never wanted to be a cookie-cutter princess. She isn’t graceful. She isn’t sweet. She isn’t even skinny! Heidel would much rather cook than curtsy; is more interested in eating than etiquette.
The Nine Princesses are preparing for the annual festival known as Fenwick’s Feast. Heidel plans to enter the King’s Cake Contest given by the famous-but- crazy king of Bauble. But also entering the contest is arrogant Prince Eravis who sneers at Heidel’s cooking skills, insults her rounded figure, and mocks her ambition to cure the world of Red Fever.
Caught up in her culinary conquest, Heidel barely notices that another enemy simmers on the back burner, one much more deadly than a sarcastic prince. An enemy who may hold the secret to the princesses’ long lost servants....
The Nine Princesses Series chronicles the adventures of an unconventional family of princesses, the struggles they face in a kingdom often hostile to their humble origins, and the day-to-day dramas of nine young women whose personalities often clash like swords. Readers of Aya Ling, Cameron Jace, Jenni James, Chanda Hahn, and K.M.Shea would enjoy these princess books.
Details Young Adult Fiction Light/Romantic/Funny Mild violence. No sex. Moderate romance. For anyone who enjoys fairy tales and princess novels. Over 30,000 sales and downloads! "I stumbled on this while looking for a short read between some ARCs I was reviewing. I didn't expect to fall in love with another series! (...) This was a quick and very fun read. And the premise is exactly what every little girl desires...to be a princess. Ok, so not the way Maelyn and her sisters became princesses, but dreams of becoming a princess none the less. Anita surprised me by the amount of "story" in this tale. There was no down time in any of this.
The Nine Princesses Book 1 Maelyn was not born a princess. The king found her as a child, the lone survivor of a poor village slaughtered by Red Fever. Suddenly she became a princess of Runa Realm, the first of nine orphans adopted by the king.
By her eighteenth year, Maelyn rules over Runa and a family of nine sisters. But some call the princesses frauds and imposters, a handful of urchins raised into royalty. Even Uncle Jarrod, the High King of Grunwold, seems determined to prove that Maelyn no longer deserves to be a princess. With a family losing faith in her, and a kingdom growing dangerously hostile, even Maelyn begins to wonder if she is truly a real princess. And if her riches will turn to rags once again....
The Nine Princesses Book 2 Coralina Corissa, known as “Coco” to her eight sisters, is the prettiest princess of a hundred kingdoms. And she knows it. Her beauty has always given her anything she wanted... and any MAN she wanted.
Runa Realm is facing a new threat. Strange bandits, disguised as nobles, are attacking beautiful women to steal their hair. Coralina isn’t concerned. Until Prince Luxley, her favorite (but not only) lover, gets clobbered by a peasant called Gord, who mistakenly assumed the prince was a bandit.
Outraged, Coralina plans to punish the peasant by deliberately breaking his heart. But Gord is nearly blind. For the first time ever, Coralina must rely on more than her looks to ensnare a man. But the harder she flirts, the more Gord seems to hate her. And the more her own heart (and hair) becomes endangered.
The Nine Princesses Book 3 Heidel never wanted to be a cookie-cutter princess. She isn’t graceful. She isn’t sweet. She isn’t even skinny! Heidel would much rather cook than curtsy; is more interested in eating than etiquette.
The Nine Princesses are preparing for the annual festival known as Fenwick’s Feast. Heidel plans to enter the King’s Cake Contest given by the famous-but- crazy king of Bauble. But also entering the contest is arrogant Prince Eravis who sneers at Heidel’s cooking skills, insults her rounded figure, and mocks her ambition to cure the world of Red Fever.
Caught up in her culinary conquest, Heidel barely notices that another enemy simmers on the back burner, one much more deadly than a sarcastic prince. An enemy who may hold the secret to the princesses’ long lost servants....
The Nine Princesses Series chronicles the adventures of an unconventional family of princesses, the struggles they face in a kingdom often hostile to their humble origins, and the day-to-day dramas of nine young women whose personalities often clash like swords. Readers of Aya Ling, Cameron Jace, Jenni James, Chanda Hahn, and K.M.Shea would enjoy these princess books.
Details Young Adult Fiction Light/Romantic/Funny Mild violence. No sex. Moderate romance. For anyone who enjoys fairy tales and princess novels. Over 30,000 sales and downloads! "I stumbled on this while looking for a short read between some ARCs I was reviewing. I didn't expect to fall in love with another series! (...) This was a quick and very fun read. And the premise is exactly what every little girl desires...to be a princess. Ok, so not the way Maelyn and her sisters became princesses, but dreams of becoming a princess none the less. Anita surprised me by the amount of "story" in this tale. There was no down time in any of this.
402 pages, ebook
First published April 30, 2015
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About the author
Anita Valle
53 books408 followersI think people like to read lists more than paragraphs, so I'll do my bio as such.
* Born and raised in Philly, home of the best cheesesteaks.
* Except for first grade, homeschooled all the way through.
* Two younger brothers and two younger sisters who are my very bestest friends.
* Married at 20, had three kids by 30. Developed the Nine Princesses during that period.
* Gave up the project several times in frustration and despair over the publishing industry.
* At 31, thanks to the internet and Kindle, finally published "Maelyn". So happy.
* Random interests: drawing, reading, music, chocolate, Nintendo, BBC movies, Colin Firth, Panera Bread.
* Born and raised in Philly, home of the best cheesesteaks.
* Except for first grade, homeschooled all the way through.
* Two younger brothers and two younger sisters who are my very bestest friends.
* Married at 20, had three kids by 30. Developed the Nine Princesses during that period.
* Gave up the project several times in frustration and despair over the publishing industry.
* At 31, thanks to the internet and Kindle, finally published "Maelyn". So happy.
* Random interests: drawing, reading, music, chocolate, Nintendo, BBC movies, Colin Firth, Panera Bread.
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July 20, 2015
3.5 Stars
Book 1:
Maelyn is the oldest of nine sisters that were taken in by the king and queen after everyone in their villages were killed by Red Fever. They have all grown up as princesses but when the king and queen die they are left to take care of themselves and their kingdom. Some see them as impostors or fake princesses while others are loyal to them. Their Uncle Jarrod has never liked them and is bound and determined to see each of them put back where they belong... among the peasants.
Maelyn has to be strong and has to do whatever she can to keep her family and kingdom together. At times it seems impossible and she doesn't think she can do it but thanks to the handsome Willow she keeps moving forward and knows just what she needs to do.
Book 2:
Can I just say up front that I honestly cannot stand Coralina?! She is shallow, thinks she's better than everyone else and feels she is entitled to anything she wants. I really didn't care much for her in Maelyn. She was just a horrible individual in my opinion.
Coralina thrives on flirting, bringing any attention to herself from any man around her and stealing kisses. When Gord mistakes Prince Luxley for one of the bandits, knocks him out cold and then accidently pushes Coralina into the lake she is bound and determined to make him pay! She devises a plan to make him fall in love with her and then when he does, she's going to crush his heart into a million pieces... because how dare he do such a thing as protect her?! Little does she know her plan is about to backfire in her face.
I'm not going to lie Coralina was not my favorite. While I wanted to feel bad for her, I just had a hard time doing it because she brought a lot of this onto herself. I hope in the books to come that she will really learn and grow from all the many years of using people to get her own way.
Book 3:
While I couldn't really stand Coralina, I absolutely loved Heidel! She was feisty and a bit tough at times but she truly did care for others around her.
Heidel is known as the Kitchen Princess and the Healing Princess. She's not your typical princess. She would rather be cooking in the kitchen then doing "princessy" things. She is a bit on the heavy side and can be sensitive about her weight. Especially when Eravis brings it to her attention. Eravis and Heidel have a love/hate relationship. They love to hate each other! But when little things start to happen, feelings and things change and then before you know it they are both scared and don't know how to move forward. But together they will be able to do what will make them happy. Throw in the fact that there is an enemy among them and is out to hurt the 9 princesses and you have an adventure that pulls you in and doesn't let you go.
All in all this is a cute start to the series. I will be probably continue on with the series because there are just too many questions that are left unanswered. Hopefully somewhere along the way Maelyn and Coralina will get their HEA too.
*I received a free copy from the author in exchange for my honest review*
Book 1:
Maelyn is the oldest of nine sisters that were taken in by the king and queen after everyone in their villages were killed by Red Fever. They have all grown up as princesses but when the king and queen die they are left to take care of themselves and their kingdom. Some see them as impostors or fake princesses while others are loyal to them. Their Uncle Jarrod has never liked them and is bound and determined to see each of them put back where they belong... among the peasants.
Maelyn has to be strong and has to do whatever she can to keep her family and kingdom together. At times it seems impossible and she doesn't think she can do it but thanks to the handsome Willow she keeps moving forward and knows just what she needs to do.
Book 2:
Can I just say up front that I honestly cannot stand Coralina?! She is shallow, thinks she's better than everyone else and feels she is entitled to anything she wants. I really didn't care much for her in Maelyn. She was just a horrible individual in my opinion.
Coralina thrives on flirting, bringing any attention to herself from any man around her and stealing kisses. When Gord mistakes Prince Luxley for one of the bandits, knocks him out cold and then accidently pushes Coralina into the lake she is bound and determined to make him pay! She devises a plan to make him fall in love with her and then when he does, she's going to crush his heart into a million pieces... because how dare he do such a thing as protect her?! Little does she know her plan is about to backfire in her face.
I'm not going to lie Coralina was not my favorite. While I wanted to feel bad for her, I just had a hard time doing it because she brought a lot of this onto herself. I hope in the books to come that she will really learn and grow from all the many years of using people to get her own way.
Book 3:
While I couldn't really stand Coralina, I absolutely loved Heidel! She was feisty and a bit tough at times but she truly did care for others around her.
Heidel is known as the Kitchen Princess and the Healing Princess. She's not your typical princess. She would rather be cooking in the kitchen then doing "princessy" things. She is a bit on the heavy side and can be sensitive about her weight. Especially when Eravis brings it to her attention. Eravis and Heidel have a love/hate relationship. They love to hate each other! But when little things start to happen, feelings and things change and then before you know it they are both scared and don't know how to move forward. But together they will be able to do what will make them happy. Throw in the fact that there is an enemy among them and is out to hurt the 9 princesses and you have an adventure that pulls you in and doesn't let you go.
All in all this is a cute start to the series. I will be probably continue on with the series because there are just too many questions that are left unanswered. Hopefully somewhere along the way Maelyn and Coralina will get their HEA too.
*I received a free copy from the author in exchange for my honest review*
August 28, 2015
I adore this series! These stories of 9 princesses are sure to delight. Each orphaned at a young age, and each adopted by the King of Runa, they’re none-the-less close sisters, even when they get on each other’s nerves. But when their place as princesses is threatened by a jealous king they must learn to band together and fight for the life they were given. I love the setting, the descriptions of this fanciful realm. But I love the characters, how each is unique and stands on her own. I also love that these princesses work. With no servants, they are forced to run the castle themselves, each taking a unique job. It’s a fun and unique twist on a princess tale. Add to that a mystery of someone in the shadows, working against them.
Each book focuses on a specific princess, but fit into the overarching story-line. Definitely a series I recommend.
Maelyn
As the oldest princess, Maelyn takes her job seriously. She is graceful, elegant, poised, ready to one day take on the mantle as queen. She has a great heart, and rules both authoritatively and with kindness. Her one real passion is her books, and when the handsome new messenger starts bringing her some, what’s a princess to do?
Coralina
The second oldest, Carolina, or Co-Co as her sisters call her, is a real beauty, and she knows it. She hasn’t met a man she couldn’t charm, and most were left behind broken-hearted. But when she meets the one man immune to her charms, she must learn there is more to life than flirting and fun, and perhaps her beauty isn’t the gift she once thought. While vain beyond belief, there is a gentle and kind soul hiding inside. If only she could get past her own vanity and need to be admired.
Heidel
Heidel isn’t your typical princess. She loves cooking and working with herbs to heal others. She’s also brash, and prone to anger, especially by the teasing Prince Eravis. But when they both enter the same baking contest, sparks begin to fly, and not just the angry kind. These two are so fun to read about! They’re interactions are priceless, and each just knows how to hit the other’s buttons, even while they fight falling for the other.
Each book focuses on a specific princess, but fit into the overarching story-line. Definitely a series I recommend.
Maelyn
As the oldest princess, Maelyn takes her job seriously. She is graceful, elegant, poised, ready to one day take on the mantle as queen. She has a great heart, and rules both authoritatively and with kindness. Her one real passion is her books, and when the handsome new messenger starts bringing her some, what’s a princess to do?
Coralina
The second oldest, Carolina, or Co-Co as her sisters call her, is a real beauty, and she knows it. She hasn’t met a man she couldn’t charm, and most were left behind broken-hearted. But when she meets the one man immune to her charms, she must learn there is more to life than flirting and fun, and perhaps her beauty isn’t the gift she once thought. While vain beyond belief, there is a gentle and kind soul hiding inside. If only she could get past her own vanity and need to be admired.
Heidel
Heidel isn’t your typical princess. She loves cooking and working with herbs to heal others. She’s also brash, and prone to anger, especially by the teasing Prince Eravis. But when they both enter the same baking contest, sparks begin to fly, and not just the angry kind. These two are so fun to read about! They’re interactions are priceless, and each just knows how to hit the other’s buttons, even while they fight falling for the other.
July 27, 2015
Maelyn - 3.5 stars - Really liked her character...thought she was strong and loved how she tricked her uncle in the end. Also loved Willow, sounds like I would like to read his novels as well. :o)
Coralina - 2.5 stars - Well...she was a pain in the you know where. Very self absorbed and while I almost...for a brief minute...felt bad for what Gord did to her in the end, that was erased quite quickly for how she was in Heidel's story She needed a kick in the behind.
Heidel - 4 stars - For sure the best of the three, really made me have the desire to continue on with the princesses stories. Loved the banter between her and Eravis, and the ending when he is getting into the carriage was awesome.
Moral Note: Clean language, clean romance, some talk of someone being poisoned.
*I received a free copy from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.*
Coralina - 2.5 stars - Well...she was a pain in the you know where. Very self absorbed and while I almost...for a brief minute...felt bad for what Gord did to her in the end, that was erased quite quickly for how she was in Heidel's story She needed a kick in the behind.
Heidel - 4 stars - For sure the best of the three, really made me have the desire to continue on with the princesses stories. Loved the banter between her and Eravis, and the ending when he is getting into the carriage was awesome.
Moral Note: Clean language, clean romance, some talk of someone being poisoned.
*I received a free copy from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.*
November 26, 2015
I highly recommend buying this three book pack, as reading on from one to another is so much better. The writing style developed throughout and by the third book I loved it! Heidel was by far my favourite, and all the books flowed together really well. The fairytale world is created so vividly. It's like a classic fairytale, only with characters and situations that really make you feel and interact. For fans of the wonderful Jenni James, these books are definitely for you.
December 17, 2015
Super good, super fun and clean!!!!!
Ok overall I loved it! I will break it into the individual novellas for this review but I am super glad that the author combined the first three into one. The writing overall was well done, and really pulled you into the kingdom of these nine adopted peasants turned princesses. I found myself cheering for some, mad at some and loving the relationship between all of them(not to mention the fun interactions between them and the fellas).
Maelyn: I was pulled right in from the prologue and felt like I was right next to Maelyn as she struggled to hold it all together and ached with her in her sorrows and cheered through her joys. I loved her joy of books and her being able to find solace and happiness while reading them (they definitely help me feel that). The kingdom suffers a plague, the red fever, and killed the parents of these princesses and then the king and queen who were childless adopted them only to die years later leaving the girls to run the kingdom and care for each other while some subjects in the kingdom feel they are not truly princesses. Add into the mix a surprise visit from their uncle, the high king, who has never cared for them and has some scheme to get rid of them. The servants have all left causing more gossip that the girls aren't princesses and should step down from their positions. Luckily a new messenger comes and gives Maelyn the strength and help she needs. The ending is too abrupt in the sense that I wanted more of her story than I got! It was so good, I was really drawn into the story and then it ends. I felt like a little kid wanting to pout because I didn't get my way in a longer story but I tried to act like the grownup I am and continued on to the next one. Let's just say that the author does a great job continuing the story and it feels like the story really doesn't stop but just is taking a break from one point of view to another.
Coralina: definitely not the nicest of the nine but she can have her moments. She is supposedly very beautiful and knows it. She uses that for her gain regardless of who it affects. She does come to learn about the hurt she can cause and strives to be better. Her story is longer but you continue to see Maelyn's story progress. I won't say more than that for Coco(her nickname).
Heidel: This is the longest of the three and I really liked Heidel and her silly but good antics. She desires to find the cure for red fever and is very close. She was taught how to heal and cook and finds she truly enjoys doing so. She has struggles with a prince from a neighboring kingdom. They seem to only be able to fight and compete when in close proximity of each other. It's pretty fun to watch and adds to the storyline very nicely. More of the princesses are continually being introduced in further detail and tidbits of the previous princesses are continually being added.
To sum it all up I highly recommend this for adults and children of all ages. Very fun beginning to a great series! I can't wait to read more from this author. I have her novel for boys called the bully monster and will definitely be watching for others. I am excited also to be able to share this with my daughters, they will love it too!!
*I did receive a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review*
If you decide to try it I highly recommend the combined first three novellas version.
Happy Reading!!!
Ok overall I loved it! I will break it into the individual novellas for this review but I am super glad that the author combined the first three into one. The writing overall was well done, and really pulled you into the kingdom of these nine adopted peasants turned princesses. I found myself cheering for some, mad at some and loving the relationship between all of them(not to mention the fun interactions between them and the fellas).
Maelyn: I was pulled right in from the prologue and felt like I was right next to Maelyn as she struggled to hold it all together and ached with her in her sorrows and cheered through her joys. I loved her joy of books and her being able to find solace and happiness while reading them (they definitely help me feel that). The kingdom suffers a plague, the red fever, and killed the parents of these princesses and then the king and queen who were childless adopted them only to die years later leaving the girls to run the kingdom and care for each other while some subjects in the kingdom feel they are not truly princesses. Add into the mix a surprise visit from their uncle, the high king, who has never cared for them and has some scheme to get rid of them. The servants have all left causing more gossip that the girls aren't princesses and should step down from their positions. Luckily a new messenger comes and gives Maelyn the strength and help she needs. The ending is too abrupt in the sense that I wanted more of her story than I got! It was so good, I was really drawn into the story and then it ends. I felt like a little kid wanting to pout because I didn't get my way in a longer story but I tried to act like the grownup I am and continued on to the next one. Let's just say that the author does a great job continuing the story and it feels like the story really doesn't stop but just is taking a break from one point of view to another.
Coralina: definitely not the nicest of the nine but she can have her moments. She is supposedly very beautiful and knows it. She uses that for her gain regardless of who it affects. She does come to learn about the hurt she can cause and strives to be better. Her story is longer but you continue to see Maelyn's story progress. I won't say more than that for Coco(her nickname).
Heidel: This is the longest of the three and I really liked Heidel and her silly but good antics. She desires to find the cure for red fever and is very close. She was taught how to heal and cook and finds she truly enjoys doing so. She has struggles with a prince from a neighboring kingdom. They seem to only be able to fight and compete when in close proximity of each other. It's pretty fun to watch and adds to the storyline very nicely. More of the princesses are continually being introduced in further detail and tidbits of the previous princesses are continually being added.
To sum it all up I highly recommend this for adults and children of all ages. Very fun beginning to a great series! I can't wait to read more from this author. I have her novel for boys called the bully monster and will definitely be watching for others. I am excited also to be able to share this with my daughters, they will love it too!!
*I did receive a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review*
If you decide to try it I highly recommend the combined first three novellas version.
Happy Reading!!!
March 30, 2016
Alright.
Maelyn:
This one was good, but a little cheesy. Great for a light read though! I really liked maelyn, she was kind, a good leader, and smart. For someone worrying that the whole kingdom hated her she did a good job keeping that stress under control. And I LOVED the messenger boy (sorry forgot his name) he always pulled maelyn up when she was feeling down. So sweet. Overall great story! About 3 stars for this one
Coralina: oh yes, I loved this one! I honestly thought I'd hate it (coralina and I are opposite) but I ended up loving it. It definitely wasn't predictable. Rather refreshing actually (I would say more but I don't want to spoil it). About 4 stars for this one.
Heidel: …gosh I didn't like this one at all! It did get deeper into the mystery, which I liked...but that's where the liking ends. Eravis was EXTREMELY rude. He called her fat, her cakes crusty, stupid, and insulted her constantly! And then heidel…she was a brat. She threw things, yelled, insulted people constantly…I mean I have a temper and it was too much for me. And then they fall in love! What??? As my cousin says "anger isn't attractive" it may be cute or exciting at first but it gets old. Just no... About 2 stars for this one.
Overall I would keep on reading this series, and can't wait for the next book!
I received this book for an honest review
Maelyn:
This one was good, but a little cheesy. Great for a light read though! I really liked maelyn, she was kind, a good leader, and smart. For someone worrying that the whole kingdom hated her she did a good job keeping that stress under control. And I LOVED the messenger boy (sorry forgot his name) he always pulled maelyn up when she was feeling down. So sweet. Overall great story! About 3 stars for this one
Coralina: oh yes, I loved this one! I honestly thought I'd hate it (coralina and I are opposite) but I ended up loving it. It definitely wasn't predictable. Rather refreshing actually (I would say more but I don't want to spoil it). About 4 stars for this one.
Heidel: …gosh I didn't like this one at all! It did get deeper into the mystery, which I liked...but that's where the liking ends. Eravis was EXTREMELY rude. He called her fat, her cakes crusty, stupid, and insulted her constantly! And then heidel…she was a brat. She threw things, yelled, insulted people constantly…I mean I have a temper and it was too much for me. And then they fall in love! What??? As my cousin says "anger isn't attractive" it may be cute or exciting at first but it gets old. Just no... About 2 stars for this one.
Overall I would keep on reading this series, and can't wait for the next book!
I received this book for an honest review
July 10, 2015
2.5 stars. It was just okay. I only read "Maelyn," the first novella. It was cute but predictable and I didn't love the choppy writing style and often incomplete sentences. Each chapter seemed to start anew and it was a little hard to get my bearings on the setting and characters. I definitely wouldn't put this in a YA category, but my 7-year-old is enjoying it. I didn't understand how the king and queen died or who exactly was taking care of daily life in the castle (if I were the cooking or cleaning princess, there would be a lot of resentment for my sisters!). Maelyn seems sweet and nice and genuine, and I love that she finds solace in reading. The novella ended somewhat abruptly, but the epilogue is intriguing and makes me curious for more, though I didn't like it enough to read more right now.
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