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Twisted Fairy Tales #3
From Ashes: A Fairy Tale Retelling of Cinderella
When the clock strikes midnight, vampires and werewolves come to play.
Finn has spent her life living in an opulent manor, constrained by stepparents who don't love her. All Finn wants is to escape their hold, take back her inheritance and live her life. But when Finn is approached by a mysterious stranger who offers her the freedom she craves, she learns her life at home isn’t what it seems.
Caught in plot to sell her to a vampire as a blood slave, Finn reluctantly turns to Holden and his pack who offer her safety and shelter. To stay with him, she must give up everything she’s ever known and live her life forever running from her stepparents who will do anything to find her.
Can Finn give up her inheritance and the rich life she has always lead in exchange for the freedom she craves? Or will she run home at midnight, leaving behind the new life she could have?
This book contains graphic sex scenes between consenting adults. Recommended for readers 18+ only.
Finn has spent her life living in an opulent manor, constrained by stepparents who don't love her. All Finn wants is to escape their hold, take back her inheritance and live her life. But when Finn is approached by a mysterious stranger who offers her the freedom she craves, she learns her life at home isn’t what it seems.
Caught in plot to sell her to a vampire as a blood slave, Finn reluctantly turns to Holden and his pack who offer her safety and shelter. To stay with him, she must give up everything she’s ever known and live her life forever running from her stepparents who will do anything to find her.
Can Finn give up her inheritance and the rich life she has always lead in exchange for the freedom she craves? Or will she run home at midnight, leaving behind the new life she could have?
This book contains graphic sex scenes between consenting adults. Recommended for readers 18+ only.
158 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2017
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Kyleigh Castronaro
11 books102 followersKyleigh Castronaro is a Canadian who grew up dreaming about vampires, witches and faeries. She has always sought and cultivated the magic inside of her, using her words to bring magic to the pages for her readers. Happily married to the love of her life, she believes in happily ever afters and hopes to convince readers of them too.
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Blurb:
When the clock strikes midnight, vampires and werewolves come to play.
Finn has spent her life living in an opulent manor, constrained by stepparents who don't love her. All Finn wants is to escape their hold, take back her inheritance and live her life. But when Finn is approached by a mysterious stranger who offers her the freedom she craves, she learns her life at home isn’t what it seems.
Caught in plot to sell her to a vampire as a blood slave, Finn reluctantly turns to Holden and his pack who offer her safety and shelter. To stay with him, she must give up everything she’s ever known and live her life forever running from her stepparents who will do anything to find her.
Can Finn give up her inheritance and the rich life she has always lead in exchange for the freedom she craves? Or will she run home at midnight, leaving behind the new life she could have?
Blurb:
When the clock strikes midnight, vampires and werewolves come to play.
Finn has spent her life living in an opulent manor, constrained by stepparents who don't love her. All Finn wants is to escape their hold, take back her inheritance and live her life. But when Finn is approached by a mysterious stranger who offers her the freedom she craves, she learns her life at home isn’t what it seems.
Caught in plot to sell her to a vampire as a blood slave, Finn reluctantly turns to Holden and his pack who offer her safety and shelter. To stay with him, she must give up everything she’s ever known and live her life forever running from her stepparents who will do anything to find her.
Can Finn give up her inheritance and the rich life she has always lead in exchange for the freedom she craves? Or will she run home at midnight, leaving behind the new life she could have?
November 29, 2017
I really enjoyed this retelling of Cinderella, I thought it was very creative. The characters are complex and intriguing, making me want to know more about them. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
I received a copy of this book from the author, my review has been voluntarily submitted.
I received a copy of this book from the author, my review has been voluntarily submitted.
June 5, 2018
This was a different take on Cinderella. Finn is living a torturous life and has basically been sold to be a human blood bag to the vampires. Holden, a wolf warns Finn but can he save her in time before her step mother sends her away? Will these two develop feelings for one another and make it out alive before it's too late? Enjoyed reading this authors take on fairy tales.
December 1, 2017
I received a free copy of this book from the author.
First, I'd like to say I liked the idea of this story and the different characters and how they progress by the end of the book.
Man things bothered me. There are a lot of characters in this book and I felt they got left behind development wise. This is supposed to be a Cinderella type of story with a twist. We get that the first 2 chapters and then its something different altogether. It was immensely convoluted.
I couldnt tell who was speaking or who's POV it was. It took awhile to figure it out sometimes and other times I didnt even bother and just moved on. Holden and Finn were very hard to follow. Neither one knew which way was up or down and thats a problem with main characters. I had a difficult time believing they were even mates. Holden's denial and avoidance of Finn was definitely a chink in the armor. Finn is pretty spoiled and has been pampered. I will say that I liked how she grew a little by the end of the book. I liked both characters but neither seemed to know what they wanted. I eventually gave up cause I just didnt wanna know and finished reading the book. There is a such thing as putting too much complexity in your characters and story and from what I've read here thats what happened. I wanted to know more about Holden's pack and the people and we just dont get that in the book. I am not trying to be negative Nancy but this really left me confused most of the time.
NOTE: I dont know if I got a finished copy of this book. I say that because through the whole thing there are location footnotes. Then at the end of the book the footnotes are explained. The marked spots that needed further explanation about the story or this part didnt makes sense or something needing re-wording. Seems more like an editor's copy than the finished product. I just wanted to add that part in with my review.
First, I'd like to say I liked the idea of this story and the different characters and how they progress by the end of the book.
Man things bothered me. There are a lot of characters in this book and I felt they got left behind development wise. This is supposed to be a Cinderella type of story with a twist. We get that the first 2 chapters and then its something different altogether. It was immensely convoluted.
I couldnt tell who was speaking or who's POV it was. It took awhile to figure it out sometimes and other times I didnt even bother and just moved on. Holden and Finn were very hard to follow. Neither one knew which way was up or down and thats a problem with main characters. I had a difficult time believing they were even mates. Holden's denial and avoidance of Finn was definitely a chink in the armor. Finn is pretty spoiled and has been pampered. I will say that I liked how she grew a little by the end of the book. I liked both characters but neither seemed to know what they wanted. I eventually gave up cause I just didnt wanna know and finished reading the book. There is a such thing as putting too much complexity in your characters and story and from what I've read here thats what happened. I wanted to know more about Holden's pack and the people and we just dont get that in the book. I am not trying to be negative Nancy but this really left me confused most of the time.
NOTE: I dont know if I got a finished copy of this book. I say that because through the whole thing there are location footnotes. Then at the end of the book the footnotes are explained. The marked spots that needed further explanation about the story or this part didnt makes sense or something needing re-wording. Seems more like an editor's copy than the finished product. I just wanted to add that part in with my review.
November 30, 2017
This was my first book by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. I love fairy tale retellings and this one was very unique and interesting. We have Finn and Holden. Finn is basically living a tortuous live with her horrible step mother and then she meets Holden. Holden has an immediate interest in her but he doesn't know if he can keep his promises to his pack and be with Finn. I don't want to say more because fairy tale retellings are always the best with that added element of surprise. If you enjoy fairy tale retellings then you won't be disappointed.
December 1, 2017
I received a free copy of this book from the author.
I liked this take on Cinderella. No matter how much I love the original that everyone knows, sometimes a different take on it spices it up. It adds a little flavor to story that has been rewritten and retold many times over. This book was a great read. I enjoyed it.
I liked this take on Cinderella. No matter how much I love the original that everyone knows, sometimes a different take on it spices it up. It adds a little flavor to story that has been rewritten and retold many times over. This book was a great read. I enjoyed it.
December 5, 2017
Holden and Finnleigh's story is very intriguing and suspenseful. Finding out that there's more to the world than she knows, including about herself, Finnleigh becomes the strong, confident young woman that lurks inside her. I can see more stories with this cast of characters. I'll be watching for more.
December 3, 2017
i just loved this book! its about a young woman who has been kept a prisoner in her own home by her step parents. she meets two guys one night. one good one evil. she has to choose before its to late.
December 4, 2017
A slip of Fate
A twisted paranormal version of Cinderella that I really enjoyed! I loved the storyline it was well-paced and held my interest throughout. I do wish there was a bit more depth to the characters and their relationship but other than that I really enjoyed the story.
A twisted paranormal version of Cinderella that I really enjoyed! I loved the storyline it was well-paced and held my interest throughout. I do wish there was a bit more depth to the characters and their relationship but other than that I really enjoyed the story.
December 4, 2017
A new take on Cinderella. The story was interesting and just a little twisted. It's a short well written story with great descriptions. Enjoyed this twisted fairytale.
December 4, 2017
This is a new idea of the Cinderella take and while I liked it some I was a bit sad that some of the characters seemed to fall a little bit flat. I did like Finn and Holden though.
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