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13 Things I Love About Fairy Tales

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13 reasons why I love fairy tales…

1. Good always vanquishes evil
2. Animals can talk and help clean house
3. There's always a fairy godmother around when you need her
4. People aren't embarrassed to burst into song when the mood strikes
5. Even the most downtrodden have a shot to become a prince or princess
6. The ball gowns rock!
7. Evil queens, step-sisters, and other harpies get their comeuppance in delightfully gruesome ways
8. People don't give up on true love
9. Prince Charming looks really hot on his white horse
10. A kiss can break an evil spell
11. Magic is possible and dreams come true
12. Young romance writers are inspired to dream
13. Happily ever after…'nuff said.

I like to call TRUST IN ME my fairy tale inspired "Cinderfella" story, and for the next few days, TRUST IN ME is free on Amazon.

TRUST IN ME
A hero for the rest of us?

Escaping the cheating fiancé and sheltered life her father has arranged for her, Claire Albritton wants nothing more than to take control of her life and learn to fight her own battles. Kevin Fuller believes he must rescue damsels in distress, and Claire is decidedly out of her element in small town South Carolina. When trouble inevitably finds Claire, Kevin's white knight protection and heroics are exactly what Claire doesn't want. But his kisses…that's another matter

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Beth Cornelison

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MK McClintock
13 years ago

'The ball gowns rock'…very cool. Great post Beth.

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Beth Cornelison
13 years ago

Thanks, MK. Our high school just had their prom and I was eying the girls' dresses thinking, "we should dress up more often.' Have a great day! beth

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Award-winning author David A. Anderson took some time this week to answer a few questions about his debut novel, The Drowners.

Tell us a little about your YA Watty award. What year did you receive it and what was your Wattpad experience like?

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Award-winning author David A. Anderson took some time this week to answer a few questions about his debut novel, The Drowners.

Tell us a little about your YA Watty award. What year did you receive it and what was your Wattpad experience like?

2021. The crazy thing is I almost didn't enter that book. I had another story, Bright Midnight, that was getting attention from Wattpad's editorial staff.
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Buy on Amazon

Wild Rose Press

March 2025

Timeless by Kathryn Amurra

Wild Rose Press

Hearts True Desire:

Amulet

Timeless

Rating: 5 Cups

Blurb

Erin Dovetree cannot forgive her father for cheating on her mother years ago and has sworn off men altogether. That is until destiny leads her to her grandmother's incredibly attractive and mysterious landlord.
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Gunnie Rose, Book 5

Amazon

Available In Audible

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Raena isn’t sure she really wants to get back up on that horse that bucked her off …. Then she meets Temptation.

Married out of high school, Raena doesn’t have a clue about how to get back into circulation. She decides to take a chance and arrange a meeting with a guy online.

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Available In Audible

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Strong, relatable characters who leap off the page and into your heart.

A richly detailed Regency setting that sweeps you back in time.

A plot full of twists and turns, where every chapter unravels new secrets.

A sizzling chemistry that challenges the boundaries between duty and desire.

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Dive into a world where alliances blur, secrets unravel, and love defies all odds. Ewan and Juliet’s journey is one you won’t forget—are you ready to join them?

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A Must Read 📚 A Marriage for the Marquess by Ruth A. Casiehttps://bit.ly/41WBKnE

Because it’s not just a story—it’s an exhilarating journey where love, secrets, and danger collide in the glittering world of Regency London!

Imagine a brooding Marquess with a ticking clock—five weeks to find a wife or lose everything he holds dear. Enter a spirited lady teetering on the brink of ruin, burdened by her late brother’s crushing debts. Their solution? A marriage of convenience that seems perfectly practical… until fate throws a wrench in their well-laid plans.

From the moment Ewan and Juliet say “I do,” they’re thrust into a web of deceit and intrigue, uncovering the enigmatic Order of Shadows, a clandestine organization manipulating the elite from the shadows. As they delve deeper, every uncovered secret pulls them closer together—and closer to danger.

But here’s where it gets deliciously complicated—a single, unexpected kiss on their wedding day ignites a passion neither anticipated. Suddenly, their arrangement of convenience becomes anything but convenient. Hearts are on the line, trust is a risky gamble, and time is slipping away.

This book is a rollercoaster of emotions, blending romance, mystery, and suspense that’ll keep you turning pages late into the night. If you love stories with:

Strong, relatable characters who leap off the page and into your heart.

A richly detailed Regency setting that sweeps you back in time.

A plot full of twists and turns, where every chapter unravels new secrets.

A sizzling chemistry that challenges the boundaries between duty and desire.

Then “A Marriage for the Marquess” is the must-read you’ve been waiting for!

Dive into a world where alliances blur, secrets unravel, and love defies all odds. Ewan and Juliet’s journey is one you won’t forget—are you ready to join them?

📘 Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR3C66BP

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