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Aya Ling

    An author from Taiwan, her work explores themes that stem from a deep appreciation for mouthwatering, unhealthy foods, often finding solace and inspiration within the pages of a book. Her narratives are frequently infused with elements from beloved genres such as martial arts romances, fairy tale retellings, high fantasy, and cozy mysteries. Through her writing, she delves into the desires and fantasies that serve as escapes from daily life. Her stories offer readers a rich tapestry of adventure and emotion.

    The Ugly Stepsister
    Power Born
    Power Unleashed
    Ever After
    The Cursed Prince (Reversed Retellings, Band 3)
    A Little Mermaid (Entwined Tales, Band 5)
    • All Clio wants is to make her crush—a fellow merman prince—notice her. She isn’t interested in the people on land, much less a certain Prince Lukas, who was stupid enough to fall off a ship on his birthday. But when a bumbling fairy godfather misunderstands her, Clio finds herself in the worst situation imaginable—stranded on land with her tail and voice gone. And her troubles are just beginning. Not only must Clio learn how to behave like a human, but she also needs to discover the identity of a mysterious assassin, all while guarding herself against flirtatious advances from Lukas, the very person she wants to avoid. A Little Mermaid is a romantic fairy tale novella. It can be read on its own, but is more fun when read as a part of the Entwined Tales, a series of interconnected fairy tales by six different authors. Each story follows the adventures of one of seven children from the same family as they seek out their own happily ever afters in spite of their reluctant fairy-godfather.

      A Little Mermaid (Entwined Tales, Band 5)
    • Can a disabled mage save a prince from a terrible fate?When she was fourteen, Gabi promised she’d do anything to protect Prince Alrik of Arksar. Including falling in love with him, in case true love’s kiss is needed to break the curse. But six years later, Alrik hasn’t expressed interest in any woman. He is content to flirt, but never showed a strong attachment for anyone. And now the witch who cursed him has returned after years in exile...Time is also running out in Savony, where trolls have broken out from underground, terrorizing the castle. More help is needed to defeat the trolls, but with half the mages tasked to protect Alrik, how will Alix, Sybil, and the princes band together and save their kingdom from an unprecedented crisis?This is the third and final installment in the Reversed Retelling trilogy. It is highly recommended that Book 1, Till Midnight, and Book 2, The Beast and the Beauty, are read prior to starting on this book.

      The Cursed Prince (Reversed Retellings, Band 3)
    • Ever After

      • 404 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      They say love conquers all, but royal politics might beg to differ. Kat survived her fairy tale adventures, only to face an even bigger challenge: navigating life as almost-royalty. Though Edward's heart belongs to her, his hand is legally bound to another. Furthermore, winter's icy grip has brought the kingdom to its knees, and revolution simmers in the streets. With class warfare threatening to tear their world apart, can Kat and Edward's love survive the kingdom's rigid rules and political chaos, or will their story end before it truly begins?

      Ever After
    • Power Born

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      She was supposed to be gifted with unparalleled beauty.Instead, she was given superhuman strength.Chiara and her twin brother each received a blessing at birth. Thanks to a mistake, she was saddled with extraordinary strength. Certain that men couldn’t desire a girl who could lift a horse with one hand, she vowed to keep her power a secret. As a petite girl, she had no problem appearing to be ordinary. But when bandits start terrorizing her town and a handsome stranger accidentally learns of her secret, Chiara finds herself facing the very crisis she's been trying to avoid.

      Power Born
    • The Ugly Stepsister

      • 482 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      What if you woke up as the villain in a fairy tale? When Kat crashes into a storybook world as Cinderella's despised stepsister, she has one mission: ensure the classic tale unfolds as written, or she'll never make it back home. But things get complicated fast. Her fellow stepsister is devastatingly beautiful, the fairy godmother is nowhere to be found, and the prince keeps giving Kat looks that definitely weren't in the original story. Torn between doing what's right for Cinderella and listening to her own heart, Kat must decide if rewriting a fairy tale is worth risking her only chance to go home.

      The Ugly Stepsister
    • Twice Upon A Time

      • 380 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Seven years after leaving Athelia behind, Kat thought her fairy tale days were over. That is, until the goblin king's troublemaking daughter reopens a portal between worlds, dragging Kat back into the story. This time, Prince Edward isn't taking any chances. He's determined to make her remember their shared past and keep her in Athelia for good. But Kat's wrestling with memories she can't quite grasp and royal duties she never asked for, all while her modern life pulls her home. And lurking in the shadows is an even greater threat-the very book that started it all. As the two worlds collide, Kat must choose: return to her 21st-century life, or let Edward convince her that some stories deserve a second chance?

      Twice Upon A Time
    • *This is a novella that takes place between The Ugly Stepsister and Twice Upon A Time.* Kat has now moved into the palace, determined to make the most of her time with her beloved prince. Being princess, however, is no bed of roses. She must learn how to behave like a royal, prepare for the upcoming engagement, and defend herself against hostile relatives. And knowing that her time with Edward is limited, Kat isn't so certain that she wants to be princess anymore...

      Princess of Athelia (Unfinished Fairy Tales)
    • The Beast and the Beauty

      • 290 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      How can a woman cursed to look like a beast make a handsome prince propose marriage?Sybil de la Roche was once the belle of the court. Now she is more hideous than any woman in the kingdom. To restore her beauty, she must receive a marriage proposal. Forty years and twenty-eight rejections later, she decides to break the curse on her own. But when a personable young man arrives, she is torn between hope and dread.Prince Gerald is widely renowned as the best-looking man in Savony. On a quest to find a mage who has disappeared for years, he is stranded at a remote manor in a snowstorm. His interest is piqued by the mysterious woman in the manor, but his desire to get to know her is foiled by her determination to avoid him. For maximum enjoyment, it is recommended that you read Book 1, Till Midnight, prior to The Beast and the Beauty.

      The Beast and the Beauty
    • Queen of Athelia

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Kat is now the mother of an 8-month-old prince. Overjoyed with baby Eddie, she devotes all her energy to parenting instead of handing off her son to the nurses, according to tradition. But her determination to be a loving, caring mother has created more problems. Duties and demands await; in particular, Edward is unhappy that she spends less and less time with him. How is Kat going to handle being a wife, mother, and member of the royal family?

      Queen of Athelia