But other forces are bent on keeping the two from falling further in love, putting Gisela in more danger than she ever imagined. Though he is rough around the edges, Gisela finds Valten is everything she hoped he would be.

To her surprise, she catches Valten’s eye. The Captive Maiden: When Gisela learns the duke’s son, Valten-the boy she has daydreamed about for years-is throwing a ball in hopes of finding a wife, she vows to find a way to attend, even if it’s only for a taste of a life she’ll never have. Before long both must not only protect each other from the dangers around them, they must also protect their hearts. Though romance is impossible-she is his brother’s future wife, and Gabe himself is betrothed to someone else-the pair flee to the Cottage of the Seven to find help. The Fairest Beauty: Sophie desperately wants to get away from her stepmother’s jealousy, and receives her chance when Gabe arrives from Hagenheim Castle to rescue her, claiming she is betrothed to his older brother. Then Annabel becomes involved in a situation that could possibly lead to Ranulf’s demise. She soon finds he is actually very kind and caring, and the two strike up a friendship that could soon become more. The Merchant’s Daughter: Annabel is trapped in indentured servitude to Lord Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and beastly. As Rose’s life spins toward confusion, she must take the first steps on a journey to discover her own destiny. But Lord Hamlin is betrothed to a mysterious young woman in hiding.

As she works to heal his wound, she begins to fall in love, and wonders if he feels the same. The Healer’s Apprentice: Rose has been appointed as a healer’s apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, and when Lord Hamlin-the future duke-is injured, it is Rose who tends to him. Romance, intrigue, and danger abound in this five-book bind-up of Melanie Dickerson’s bestselling fairy-tale retellings.

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