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A Fairy Retelling
Series · 4 books · 2014-2020

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#1

Cursed Beauty

2014

A pair of glass slippers that can change her life? When something is too good to be true, it usually is... Adelaide has lived her entire life cursed with a birthmark that makes people shy away. When an invitation to the Elder Prince’s ball falls in her lap, she knows attending would only cause people to shun her more. A fairy godmother feels her pain and offers her a pair of glass slippers that not only transform her ragged dress to an elegant gown, but also removes the mark that covers her face. However, Adelaide soon learns that the beautiful slippers can steal away more than just her birthmark, leaving her cursed in a far worse way. This retelling of the classic Cinderella story will resound with readers of young adult fiction who love paranormal fantasy, fairy tales, and a splash of romance.
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#2

Ai of the Mountain

2014

Love and Honor... ...Require Sacrifice Lord Nakaguchi, the ruthless ruler of the region, decides he must have Ai as his own...whether she likes it or not. But her heart belongs to another man. LOVE, HONOR, SACRIFICE - these are the way of her Samurai warrior. But will they be enough to save her? Eighteen-year-old Ai has lived a quiet life in the mountains of Japan. Until now... Lord Nakaguchi, the ruthless ruler of her region, decides to build an opulent castle on the top of her mountain. Once Lord Nakaguchi meets Ai, he knows he must have her and will stop at nothing to possess her. Ai has no intention of succumbing to Lord Nakaguchi’s advances. She is already deeply in love with Kaito, a samurai warrior she has known all her life, and who loves her in return. But their love is an ill-fated impossibility, made even more difficult by Lord Nakaguchi’s persistent demands. If you like classic tales re-imagined in a fresh new way, you’ll love Ai of the Mountain. This clean fantasy fairy tale will keep you turning the pages.
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#3

Spell Bound

A Snow White Story

2016

Sold into slavery - Entwined in magic - Destined to die In order to save her family, Aniya sacrifices herself as a slave to Rahotep, the High Priest and second most powerful man in all of Egypt. In the dungeon of the palace she finds herself entwined in both magic and a budding romance with one of Rahotep's own servants. The High Priest has his own plans for Aniya—plans that lead to her death. Aniya is faced with choosing her own path or sacrificing herself once again for the sake of those she loves most. Spell Bound is a fairy tale retelling woven with threads of magic and sacrificial love. If you like page-turning action, surprising twists and turns, and heroic love, you'll love Dorian Tsukioka's newest fairy tale adventure into the mystical world of ancient Egypt.
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#4

The Spindle's Touch

A Sleeping Beauty Story

2020

If Touched by the Curse... ...The Spindle Wins Your Soul! This new retelling of Sleeping Beauty is for lovers of demonic dragons, exotic palaces, persevering princesses, wounded warriors, secret sins, acts of redemption, and ultimate sacrifice for love. She's abandoned by her father to be raised in a convent. He's haunted by a demon and the sins of his past. In order to save the future they must first overcome their pasts. Only then can they save those they love. Princess Anna of Kyiv doesn't believe in the Sleeping Beauty curse, or the Spindle: the evil spirit fated to steal her soul, causing her death on her eighteenth birthday. It's just a fairy tale—a silly superstition to explain away the fates of first-born princesses in her family line. Yet, something hunts her from the darkness, whether she believes in it or not. Brandr, a Varangian prince from the north, has his own demons to contend with. While trying to prove his worth as a warrior on his father's quest, Zirnitra, the dragon demon, haunts his dreams, reminding him of the blood on his hands and the sins he's trying to hide. But there is no escape from his guilt and the demon's continual torment. Fates intertwine, and the lives of future generations hang in the balance when Anna and Brandr fight for their souls against Zirnirta and the demons of Darkness. Set in medieval Ukraine and Byzantium, The Spindle's Touch is a faith-based tale of sin and redemption, Darkness and Light. You'll love this historical retelling of the Sleeping Beauty story because it turns the classic tale on its head—no one is who they seem to be. One Click and Start Reading Your Next Favorite Fairy Tale Retelling Now! (TRIGGER WARNING: Scenes of animal sacrifice are within the story.)

Author

Dorian Tsukioka
Dorian Tsukioka
Author · 5 books

Dorian Tsukioka was born in Iowa, but lived most of her childhood in the heart of America, in Kansas City, Missouri. After college, she lived in Japan, in Nagasaki Prefecture. There, she met her her husband and got her crazy last name. She and her husband lived in Las Vegas, Nevada, Durango, Colorado, and Colorado Springs, Colorado until her first born child came along. Then, the lure of free babysitting brought her family back to Kansas City, where you can go to the opera, see a major-league ball game, and go cow tipping all in one night. Dorian does not suggest anyone go cow tipping. Dorian is a full-time elementary school teacher and late-night writer. She loves writing young adult fantasy, paranormal, and science fiction stories. She thinks they rock. You can purchase her books on Amazon.com!

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