A beast held captive in an enchanted manor.

A young queen stumbles into a hidden masquerade.

A prince scales a tower to save the woman he loves.

A princess falls for an assassin who carries an arsenal of magical tricks.

These are the stories of the Twin Kingdoms, a collection of fairy tale retellings set in two nations descended from a pair of dueling brothers. As the next generation takes the reigns, will they be able to break from the ever-repeating cycle of war to find true peace? Will love win out over ancient evil?

This omnibus includes all four novellas in the Twin Kingdoms series.

Book 1: The Rose and the Claw: A Beauty and the Beast Novella

Rose Gardner never thought she'd leave the small town of West Ridge. But when her husband dies at war, she must return his arms to his place of birth to set his spirit to rest. After traveling into enemy territory, Rose falls into a trap. Held captive in an enchanted manor, she finds herself face to face with a beast who is equally horrifying and kind. Will she manage to complete her quest or be pulled in by the secrets of the manor?

Trapped within his own home and in the body of a hideous beast, Kris never wanted to share his prison with another. As much as Rose may draw him in with her beauty and stubborn strength, he knows she must escape before the next full moon. After all, he remembers all too well what happened to the previous caretaker.

Book 2: A Dance with Magic: A Twelve Dancing Princesses Novella

Rebecca has lived a life of restrictions. Once a scared princess, ruthlessly controlled by her older brother, she now finds herself inheriting a kingdom that never expected to have a queen. Facing the possibility of engagement to a man she cannot stand, Rebecca takes her first chance of freedom: an enchanted masquerade located beneath a trap door.

Zahir has lived a life of loss. A peerless swordsman and trained fighter, he once fought for his country. Now he only raises his blade in defense of one: his queen and dearest friend, Rebecca. But secretly, his feelings expand beyond friendship. It will take all of Zahir’s skill to protect Rebecca from the true purpose of the masquerade, a force more sinister and older than either of them expect.

Book 3: The Wayward Tower: A Rapunzel Novella

Aria knows how to escape imprisonment. All she needs to do is to lead Prince Victor to his death. But she has no desire to become a murderer or assist the man that holds her captive. Instead, Aria discovers a possible solution in unfamiliar magic. The Wayward Paths may lead her to freedom, but they will require her to come face to face with the shadows of her past.

Victor’s life is in danger, but he doesn't take that too seriously. He’d rather think about Aria, the beautiful and mysterious woman that visits him in his dreams. Aria’s memories hold the key to the identity of the man that hunts him, but will their encounters provide him with answers or result in his demise?

Book 4: The Starlight Blade: An Allerleirauh Novella

Viola Verdis would do anything to protect her family. But what can she can do against an ancient evil who hides in the shadows and uses others as pawns? With the royal family scattered for their own protection, it falls to Viola to protect her father, King Valient. But her enemy's latest weapon has plenty of tricks up her sleeve.

Rue is an assassin against her will. By day, she disguises herself as a kitchen maid, masked by her cloak of many furs. By night, she plans King Valient's demise. Only one person stands in her way, the king's ever-present and infuriatingly beautiful daughter, Viola. Viola draws Rue in like no one has ever done before. But following her heart is impossible when she knows what she must do.

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