The Classical Kingdoms Series by Brittany Fichter

An enchantress is murdering Queen Kartek's soldiers and threatening her kingdom. Kartek's healing jewel has been lost. Her only hope of saving her kingdom seems to lie in the hands of the green-eyed stranger who claims he can save her jewel and her people...but the price is steep, and the young queen doesn't have much time... moreAn enchantress is murdering Queen Kartek's soldiers and threatening her kingdom. Kartek's healing jewel has been lost. Her only hope of saving her kingdom seems to lie in the hands of the green-eyed stranger who claims he can save her jewel and her people...but the price is steep, and the young queen doesn't have much time.In this novella retelling of The Frog Prince, seventeen-year-old Queen Kartek has resigned herself to marrying the greatest warrior in the Megal Desert, but her true joy lies in sharing her healing powers with her people and meeting the everyday needs of her kingdom. When an enchantress attacks, however, her betrothed is murdered, and danger camps outside Hedjet's gates, Kartek's world is turned upside down.To make matters worse, her healing jewel falls into an abandoned well just when she needs it the most, and her only hope of retrieving the jewel lies in marrying a green-eyed stranger and making him king.In this retelling of The Frog Prince, Kartek must choose whether to trust that her new husband's intentions are as honorable as he promises, or to try and defeat the enchantress alone. For as much as she resents her new husband, she quickly realizes that there is more to this quiet man than meets the eye. He might just be the miracle her kingdom needs...and the balm she craves for her lonely heart. less

Can an accursed prince and a broken beauty move beyond their hatred for one another, not only to break the curse and save their kingdom, but to find love as well?Prince Everard’s father spent the boy's youth forging the prince into a warrior. Upon the king’s death, however, Everard realizes he’s lost himself somewhere along the way, and in his pain, makes a decision that brings a dark curse upon both him and the great Fortress that has so long guarded the people of Destin... moreCan an accursed prince and a broken beauty move beyond their hatred for one another, not only to break the curse and save their kingdom, but to find love as well?Prince Everard’s father spent the boy's youth forging the prince into a warrior. Upon the king’s death, however, Everard realizes he’s lost himself somewhere along the way, and in his pain, makes a decision that brings a dark curse upon both him and the great Fortress that has so long guarded the people of Destin. The prince's sin doesn’t simply affect those of his citadel, however. Isa, the daughter of a local merchant, has suffered the prince’s hasty temper before, and it changed her life forever. When Everard’s final outburst cuts off his people’s source of protection with the curse, he demands that she, a crippled commoner, come to help him break it. All the while, Destin’s northern enemy crouches at the foot of the Fortress’s mountain, waiting for the right moment to capture the stronghold that has stood for a thousand years.Can Ever and Isa move past their brokenness to save Destin together, or will they and their beloved kingdom remain under darkness forever?Buy Before Beauty today to escape into the world of The Becoming Beauty Trilogy, as well as the Classical Kingdoms Collection, a series of fairy tale retellings for grownups who still believe in sacrifice, true love, and the magic of happily-ever-afters. Even though Before Beauty is an introduction to both series, it can be read as a stand-alone as well. less

Beauty might have married the Beast, but vows never promised anyone a simple life, least of all, the king and queen of Destin. It has been only five months since their wedding, but Ever and Isa are already being torn apart. Duty to the kingdom keeps Ever occupied, while Isa struggles to master the Fortress's mysterious fire. So when the young couple is invited to an ally's betrothal ceremony, they go in hopes of enjoying the honeymoon they never had... moreBeauty might have married the Beast, but vows never promised anyone a simple life, least of all, the king and queen of Destin. It has been only five months since their wedding, but Ever and Isa are already being torn apart. Duty to the kingdom keeps Ever occupied, while Isa struggles to master the Fortress's mysterious fire. So when the young couple is invited to an ally's betrothal ceremony, they go in hopes of enjoying the honeymoon they never had. Upon arrival, however, something is sorely amiss. A glass hill, an ancient enchanter, and the mysterious tribute paid to Isa's younger brother, Launce, quickly dash their hopes of rest, and it's not long before Ever and Isa must fight to protect the Fortress, their neighbors, and even the very love that binds them. Blinding Beauty, the second book in the Becoming Beauty Trilogy, is a retelling of The Princess and the Glass Hill. It is also the second book in the Classical Kingdoms Collection, a series of fairy tales retold to return readers to the long lost world of magic and destiny. Rediscover today the fairy tales that taught you to wonder as a child. The Becoming Beauty Trilogy: Before Beauty Blinding Beauty Beauty Beheld less

With still no heir to the throne, the king and queen of Destin find themselves in charge of two unwanted children. When the children exhibit ties to an ancient enemy, however, do Everard and Isabelle choose to act in favor of the children or for the good of the kingdom? In this retelling of Hansel and Gretel, Henri and his little sister, Genny, find themselves abandoned in the forest when something dark beckons to them. Something sweet... moreWith still no heir to the throne, the king and queen of Destin find themselves in charge of two unwanted children. When the children exhibit ties to an ancient enemy, however, do Everard and Isabelle choose to act in favor of the children or for the good of the kingdom? In this retelling of Hansel and Gretel, Henri and his little sister, Genny, find themselves abandoned in the forest when something dark beckons to them. Something sweet. And though Henri strives to use his special abilities to protect his sister, the call soon becomes even too strong for him to ignore. Back at the Fortress, King Everard and Queen Isabelle are enjoying a reign of peace, but what should be time of joy is marred by the pain of loneliness for they still have no child. So when Isa and Ever find themselves in charge of two forsaken children with unusual abilities, and are called to face an enemy with unexpected connections to Ever's past, they must trust the Fortress once again if they wish to hold onto their kingdom, the hope of parenthood, and ultimately, one another. Beauty Beheld is the third book in The Becoming Beauty Trilogy, and also the third book in the Classical Kingdom Collection, a series of clean fairy tales retold to help readers find, once again, the long lost world of magic and destiny. Buy Beauty Beheld today to rediscover the fairy tales that taught you to wonder as a child. less

The girl who's bitten by a wolf and marked for life.A boy, shrouded in secrecy, who watches over her.The one man who can save her from her dark curse...or doom her to it. In this retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, when Liesel's mother died, Liesel felt as though the world had ended. To make matters worse, in his grief, her father moves them to a village deep in a sunless forest... moreThe girl who's bitten by a wolf and marked for life.A boy, shrouded in secrecy, who watches over her.The one man who can save her from her dark curse...or doom her to it. In this retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, when Liesel's mother died, Liesel felt as though the world had ended. To make matters worse, in his grief, her father moves them to a village deep in a sunless forest. In her terror, Liesel tries to flee back to her grandparents that they left behind, but before she can escape, she's bitten by a wolf, and unbeknownst to her, marked for a terrifying destiny. Just when she's ready to despair, however, Liesel is befriended by a mysterious boy in the woods, one who does his best to bring her light once more. Before long, she finds herself falling in love with Kurt, a romance that brings her closer to the darkness and the light than she's ever been before. Unfortunately, the wolf's bite only grows with time, and eventually, Liesel finds herself ensnared, albeit unwillingly, by the one she had once loved. Faced with the knowledge that her decision will affect an entire village, she must decide whether to accept her fate for the sake of those she loves, or fight for the freedom to choose her own way. Series Girl in the Red Hood is book #4 in the Classical Kingdoms Collection, but it can be read as a stand-alone fairy tale novel. Buy Girl in the Red Hood to escape into the world of the Classical Kingdoms Collection, a series of fairy tale retellings with clean, passionate romance, magical mystery, and heroic happily ever afters. This book comes after The Becoming Beauty Trilogy. less

How does a silent mermaid win a war of song? How does she break the siren song of another that holds her beloved captive? After being touched by the sun at birth, Princess Arianna has grown up imprisoned between two worlds, neither fully mermaid nor fully human. Her life is one of solitude and dreams. But when she loses her family and her kingdom in a war between man and merfolk, she is forced to flee into the arms of the very people who want nothing to do with her kind... moreHow does a silent mermaid win a war of song? How does she break the siren song of another that holds her beloved captive? After being touched by the sun at birth, Princess Arianna has grown up imprisoned between two worlds, neither fully mermaid nor fully human. Her life is one of solitude and dreams. But when she loses her family and her kingdom in a war between man and merfolk, she is forced to flee into the arms of the very people who want nothing to do with her kind. Her only hope of protection lies in the penniless prince that she once saved and his two boisterous nieces. Prince Michael is at his wit's end. After the great maritime war, he must clean up the pieces of neglect, folly, and evil that his grandfather has left behind. With his people starving and his treasury nearly empty, the familiar girl from the past that falls piteously at his feet cannot be afforded his attention. He has only the resources and time for the barest of good deeds to pay back that which she gave him. But the more Michael begins to hear the girl beneath her silence, the more he realizes she just might be the distraction he cannot survive without. All the while, a darkness is beginning to poison the ocean, and an evil foreseen by neither Arianna nor Michael threatens the very existence of both peoples. If they wish to restore their kingdoms, Arianna and Michael will need to reassess their alliances, their beliefs, and an ancient prophecy that's been all but forgotten. Most importantly, however, they will need to decide whether or not they can move past their personal pain and trust one another. Because if they can't, everything and everyone they love will fall.Buy Silent Mermaid to escape into the world of the Classical Kingdoms Collection, a set of fairy tale retellings for grownups who still believe in sacrifice, true love, and the magic of happily-ever-afters. Silent Mermaid is fifth in the Classical Kingdoms Collection but can be read as a stand-alone book. less

What if the prince didn't throw the ball to meet his true love? What if he was trying to save her life instead? Since the murder of her gifted mother, Elaina has been sheltered on her father’s ship. But when Elaina’s secret is compromised, she must return to land and live under the king’s protection...much to Elaina’s objection. Ashland's crown prince, Nicholas, has never been without. He is, however, facing a deadly foe who preys on his gifted citizens and a possible civil war... moreWhat if the prince didn't throw the ball to meet his true love? What if he was trying to save her life instead? Since the murder of her gifted mother, Elaina has been sheltered on her father’s ship. But when Elaina’s secret is compromised, she must return to land and live under the king’s protection...much to Elaina’s objection. Ashland's crown prince, Nicholas, has never been without. He is, however, facing a deadly foe who preys on his gifted citizens and a possible civil war. So when he meets Elaina, Nicholas delights in insisting she shares her military expertise gained on her father’s ship. He gets more than he bargains for, though, when he finds that he might have fallen for the one girl who refuses to fall for his charms. A dark turn of events finds Elaina exiled and forced into servitude, a civil war declared, and the murderer bloodthirstier than ever. Can Nicholas and Elaina defeat the dark forces that have poisoned their kingdom…and find their own happy ending as well? Cinders, Stars, and Glass Slippers is sixth in the Classical Kingdoms Collection, a series of fairy tale retellings for those who still believe in sacrifice, true love, and the magic of happily ever afters. less

Can she risk trusting a man if it means saving her sister? And what will she do when that reluctant trust begins changing into something more? Jaelle knows better than to trust men. Every girl in Terrefantome knows that. But when her plan to escape her oppressive kingdom with her sister goes awry, she finds herself with an unwanted gift and her sister in peril. To make matters worse, she's thrust into the company of a foreign prince on a strange mission... moreCan she risk trusting a man if it means saving her sister? And what will she do when that reluctant trust begins changing into something more? Jaelle knows better than to trust men. Every girl in Terrefantome knows that. But when her plan to escape her oppressive kingdom with her sister goes awry, she finds herself with an unwanted gift and her sister in peril. To make matters worse, she's thrust into the company of a foreign prince on a strange mission. With no one else to turn to, Jaelle must choose between trusting and aiding him in his quest and receiving his help in return or saving her sister on her own. Prince Lucas of Maricanta is on the most important mission of his life; if he fails, his kingdom will be overrun criminals of the most violent kind. When his meddling mother follows him into enemy territory, however, dragging along some poor girl that she insists is his future wife, he must alter plans to finish his mission and protect them all. Jaelle and Lucas know his mother's plan to betroth them is far-fetched. They also know, however, that in Terrefantome, it will be safer to play along with the sham engagement. But with enemies closing in on every side and their own affections getting muddled along the way, Lucas and Jaelle must choose between the futures they've sacrificed for and the love of which they've always dreamed. A Curse of Gems is the seventh book in The Classical Kingdoms Collection, but it can also be enjoyed as a stand-alone. Read this fairy tale retelling now to experience danger, intrigue, and passionate, clean romance as only fairy tales can give. less

Neverland is dying.And it's all Wendy's fault.Wendy's parents have finally chosen her prospective husband, and her world is falling apart. So when the mysterious, handsome Peter invites Wendy and her little brothers to run away to a place called Neverland, she accepts.At first, Neverland is more wonderful than anything Wendy could have imagined. So are the variety of interesting characters who live there, from the Lost Boys to the mermaids to the fae to the misunderstood privateer, Captain Jay... moreNeverland is dying.And it's all Wendy's fault.Wendy's parents have finally chosen her prospective husband, and her world is falling apart. So when the mysterious, handsome Peter invites Wendy and her little brothers to run away to a place called Neverland, she accepts.At first, Neverland is more wonderful than anything Wendy could have imagined. So are the variety of interesting characters who live there, from the Lost Boys to the mermaids to the fae to the misunderstood privateer, Captain Jay. But as time rolls on, Wendy realizes that growing up might not be so bad...if she had the right person to do it with. The only problem is that in Neverland, growing up is forbidden. And the farther she gets from childhood, the more she endangers them all.Unfortunately, when the fae decide she's gone too far, both Peter and Wendy must decide where their love and loyalty lie and how far they're willing to chase it. For if they're not careful, Neverland and everyone in it will fall. less

Author's Note: This book is the sequel to Neverland Falling, A Retelling of Peter Pan, Part INeverland is breaking.Wendy has been banished.Peter Pan is losing control.Peter has banished Wendy from Neverland, but she's determined to return to fetch her brothers. To go back, however, she'll need a miracle. Such a miracle will be costly, and Wendy must decide whom to trust and how far she’s prepared to go...as well as how willing she is to leave Peter Pan to his fate... moreAuthor's Note: This book is the sequel to Neverland Falling, A Retelling of Peter Pan, Part INeverland is breaking.Wendy has been banished.Peter Pan is losing control.Peter has banished Wendy from Neverland, but she's determined to return to fetch her brothers. To go back, however, she'll need a miracle. Such a miracle will be costly, and Wendy must decide whom to trust and how far she’s prepared to go...as well as how willing she is to leave Peter Pan to his fate.Peter and the Neverstar are upholding a skeleton of the place Neverland once was. And without Wendy beside him, the effort seems doomed to futility. Just as he’s about to give up, though, redemption looms on the horizon…but with it comes sacrifice of monumental proportions.And while Captain Jay might be gone, his schemes haven't been forgotten. The more Peter and the captain and Wendy play their dangerous games, the more Neverland begins to crumble. Everything he loves is going to come crashing down, and Peter must choose which to save before he loses it all.Breaking Neverland is the ninth book in The Classical Kingdoms Collection and is the sequel to Neverland Falling. Read this fairy tale retelling now to experience danger, intrigue, and passionate, clean romance as only fairy tales can give. less

Sabra needed an army of warriors.She only found one.Sabra has spent her entire life studying, practicing, and preparing to become Segzein’s Crown Princess. Prepared to take on the burden of the crown - and give up hope of ever finding love - Sabra is confident that she's ready to lead. But just as the crown is within reach, questions about her bloodline give rise to fighting within the kingdom’s clans, and the most indignant of them all gives Sabra an ultimatum: Sabra must step down.. moreSabra needed an army of warriors.She only found one.Sabra has spent her entire life studying, practicing, and preparing to become Segzein’s Crown Princess. Prepared to take on the burden of the crown - and give up hope of ever finding love - Sabra is confident that she's ready to lead. But just as the crown is within reach, questions about her bloodline give rise to fighting within the kingdom’s clans, and the most indignant of them all gives Sabra an ultimatum: Sabra must step down...or he’ll reduce the kingdom to ashes with the use of ancient forbidden arts.Sabra wants to fight, but when the dragon brings her kingdom to its knees, she decides there’s only one path she can follow. She must find the Segzein’s eighth clan - the Sentinels. Her only problem? They’ve vanished into thin air.Against her advisers' will, Sabra goes in search of the missing warriors, determined to stop the dragon without capitulating to his demands. And she finds...one warrior. But only one. And to Sabra's shock, that one warrior has a surprisingly familiar face.Will the missing clan’s survivor be enough to defeat the dragon? Or will Sabra’s future and her kingdom perish?Author's Note: The Sentinel's Song is the tenth book in the Classical Kingdoms Collection but can be read as a stand-alone. It was previously published as "The Princess and St. George's Dragon" in novelette form but has been rewritten as a complete novel and set in the Classical Kingdoms Collection World. Buy The Sentinel's Song today to experience magic, mystery, and clean, passionate romance as you venture with Sabra into her danger, love, and her people's hidden history. less

Her kingdom is in ashes.Her crown is worth even less.Her betrothed is promised to another.But this princess is determined to reclaim it all.On her seventeenth birthday, Princess Maleen's future couldn't be brighter. Despite the loss of her parents at a young age and her controlling uncle's constant paranoia, Maleen is on the cusp of everything she ever dreamed of. Her people adore her. Her coronation is only seven years away... moreHer kingdom is in ashes.Her crown is worth even less.Her betrothed is promised to another.But this princess is determined to reclaim it all.On her seventeenth birthday, Princess Maleen's future couldn't be brighter. Despite the loss of her parents at a young age and her controlling uncle's constant paranoia, Maleen is on the cusp of everything she ever dreamed of. Her people adore her. Her coronation is only seven years away. And best of all, her childhood sweetheart, Prince Roburts, has proposed. Their two kingdoms, which have always had an uneasy relationship, will be united in peace for the first time since becoming sovereign nations of their own.Unfortunately, this is more than her uncle can abide. Angered by her betrothal, he locks her in a tower in hopes that she'll have come to her senses in seven years' time when she comes of age to ascend the throne.For seven years, Maleen tries to escape, expecting at any minute that her beloved will break down the door. But when seven years come and go, she realizes that escape is up to her if she ever wishes to see the sun again. Upon breaking out of the tower, however, she quickly finds that getting out was the easy part. War and death have torn the two kingdoms apart. And an even worse fate is awaiting her people and her beloved if she can't find a way to muster her courage one more time. less