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HighTower Fairytales
Series · 8 books · 2020-2021

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#1

Cry Wolf

2020

I looked between the monster and the man, and I knew at once who was the beast. Isabelle Berger grew up hearing stories of a legendary beast who killed over a hundred people. When a new wolf is spotted near the forest, the men of her village are convinced that another monster is on the rise. Isabelle is less certain, until her father is killed in the hunt. Alone and hungry for revenge, Isabelle strikes out on her own to face the dreaded beast. But in this darker twist of a timeless fairytale, things might not be what they seem. Can Isabelle find beauty in the beast? If you like inspirational heroines, unique love stories, and some darker thrills and chills this paranormal/shifter romance is for you! One-click now to start the magic, romance, and heart-pounding adventure! CRY WOLF is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, inspired by the Beast of Gévaudan and the French Revolution. An early version of this novel was published in the Kingdom of Mirrors and Roses Anthology (2019). What are HighTower Fairytales? HighTower Fairytales lean more toward the original sources (NOT Disney) with rich semi-historical settings. They have magic. They have scary monsters. And, most importantly, they have unique and complex characters who are trying hard to improve themselves. They also include plenty of humor and all the heroes marry their prince/princess charming and live happily ever after at the end! Basically, these stories meant to inspire, but have a very difficult and occasionally dark tower to climb. They are conservatively marked at 14+ and are appropriate for teens and young adults. Currently these stories include: Winter Falls: A Tale of the Snow Queen (2017) Cry Wolf: A Tale of Beauty and the Beast (2020) Depths: A Tale of the Little Mermaid (2020) Letters by Cinderlight: A Tale of Cinderella (2021) Robin's Hood: A Tale of Sherwood Forest (2021) And more on the way!!!
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#3

Lone Wolf

2020

I was a monster and a man, something that could only be called a beast, and doomed to live my life alone. Howl grew up hearing stories of the humans outside his forest. They burned his castle when he was a child and his wolf mother says they would kill his whole pack if they could. Howl is less certain, until a group of deadly hunters surrounds his home. To defend his family, Howl goes out to face the unruly mob. But in this alternate twist of a timeless fairytale, things might not be what they seem. LONE WOLF is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast told from the perspective of “the beast.” This bonus short story will only be available for the boxset edition of the series and to my email list. The original story can be found in Cry Wolf (2020). What are HighTower Fairytales? HighTower Fairytales lean more toward the original sources (NOT Disney) with rich semi-historical settings. They have magic. They have scary monsters. And, most importantly, they have unique and complex characters who are trying hard to improve themselves. They also include plenty of humor and all the heroes marry their prince/princess charming and live happily ever after at the end! Basically, these stories meant to inspire, but have a very difficult and occasionally dark tower to climb. They are conservatively marked at 14+ and are appropriate for teens and young adults. Currently these stories include: Winter Falls: A Tale of the Snow Queen (2017) Cry Wolf: A Tale of Beauty and the Beast (2020) Depths: A Tale of the Little Mermaid (2020) Robin's Hood: A Tale of Sherwood Forest (2021) And more on the way!!!
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#5

Between Dog and Wolf

2020

I looked between the monster and the girl and I wasn’t sure which one I was. Isabelle Berger is a beast with the power to kill over a hundred people. She uses her new power to defend her village from rogue wolves, but starts to lose her humanity in the process. When outside pressures of the war-torn country seep in, Isabelle must choose between defending herself as a wolf or being a woman with the man she loves. Will Isabelle find her true heart within the beast? If you like inspirational heroines, unique love stories, and some darker thrills and chills this paranormal/shifter romance is for you! One-click now to continue the magic, romance, and heart-pounding adventure. BETWEEN DOG AND WOLF is the direct sequel to Cry Wolf and Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing—a darker twist on Beauty and the Beast inspired by the Beast of Gévaudan and the French Revolution. What are HighTower Fairytales? HighTower Fairytales lean more toward the original sources (NOT Disney) with rich semi-historical settings. They have magic. They have scary monsters. And, most importantly, they have unique and complex characters who are trying hard to improve themselves. They also include plenty of humor and all the heroes marry their prince/princess charming and live happily ever after at the end! Basically, these stories meant to inspire, but have a very difficult and occasionally dark tower to climb. They are conservatively marked at 14+ and are appropriate for teens and young adults. Currently these stories include: Winter Falls: A Tale of the Snow Queen (2017) Cry Wolf: A Tale of Beauty and the Beast (2020) Depths: A Tale of the Little Mermaid (2020) Letters by Cinderlight: A Tale of Cinderella (2021) Robin's Hood: A Tale of Sherwood Forest (2021) And more on the way!!!
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#6

Wolves at Bay

2020

I looked at the monster and the child I had created and I saw what I had feared the most. Isabelle Berger has given birth to a litter of beasts with the power to kill over a hundred people. She knows she should be just as excited as her husband, but a dark secret lurks in her mind that could shatter their happy ending. Will Isabelle find her true home among the beasts? If you like inspirational heroines, unique love stories, and some darker thrills and chills this paranormal/shifter romance is for you! One-click now to continue the magic, romance, and heart-pounding adventure! WOLVES AT BAY is a short story set after the Cry Wolf series—a darker twist on Beauty and the Beast inspired from the legend of the Beast of Gévaudan and the French Revolution. What are HighTower Fairytales? HighTower Fairytales lean more toward the original sources (NOT Disney) with rich semi-historical settings. They have magic. They have scary monsters. And, most importantly, they have unique and complex characters who are trying hard to improve themselves. They also include plenty of humor and all the heroes marry their prince/princess charming and live happily ever after at the end! Basically, these stories meant to inspire, but have a very difficult and occasionally dark tower to climb. They are conservatively marked at 14+ and are appropriate for teens and young adults. Currently these stories include: Winter Falls: A Tale of the Snow Queen (2017) Cry Wolf: A Tale of Beauty and the Beast (2020) Depths: A Tale of the Little Mermaid (2020) Letters by Cinderlight: A Tale of Cinderella (2021) Robin's Hood: A Tale of Sherwood Forest (2021) And more on the way!!!
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#9

Graves

2020

_Behind all my training and searching, I knew this day would come. That I would rescue my sisters from the graves and devils of their past, and we would be a family again. Human again._ When Arianna destroyed the shrine to her old god, she thought she was free to build a new life in the human world. But controlling her new powers and navigating her relationships isn’t as easy as she thought it would be. Her sisters might be the only ones who can truly understand. They are also haunted by their pasts, unable to move on from the graves they left behind as sirens. To help her sister atone for her past, Ari re-awakens the dark god she pushed aside and travels to the world of the dead. If you like inspirational heroines, unique love stories, and some darker thrills and chills this dark fantasy retelling is for you! One-click now to start this emotional and spell-binding journey! GRAVES is the direct sequel to Depths, a darker twist on The Little Mermaid that borrows from Greek/Roman mythology and early Christianity. What are HighTower Fairytales? HighTower Fairytales lean more toward the original sources (NOT Disney) with rich semi-historical settings. They have magic. They have scary monsters. And, most importantly, they have unique and complex characters who are trying hard to improve themselves. They also include plenty of humor and all the heroes marry their prince/princess charming and live happily ever after at the end! Basically, these stories meant to inspire, but have a very difficult and occasionally dark tower to climb. They are conservatively marked at 14+ and are appropriate for teens and young adults. Currently these stories include: Winter Falls: A Tale of the Snow Queen (2017) Cry Wolf: A Tale of Beauty and the Beast (2020) Depths: A Tale of the Little Mermaid (2020) Robin's Hood: A Tale of Sherwood Forest (2021) And more on the way!!!
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#10

Storms

2021

I once thought I might kill a prince. In another glance, I thought I would marry him. But then came a day I never expected. The day I would kill a god. When Arianna freed the soul of the prince from a dark god and shattered the underworld, she assumed she could bring peace to the world above. But there are consequences to the powers she gained and a war brewing between the provinces that will require all her magic and heart. To master her gifts and save her home, Ari climbs to the top of Olympus and fights a war with gods on either side.
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#14

Letters by Cinderlight

2021

I, Elya Pavlovna, am a horribly wicked and unfortunate girl. After her governess is fired for teaching her to read, Elya writes in a secret journal to continue her lessons on her own. Though, as an unwanted scullery maid, she doubts she will ever have much to say. But when a charming stranger answers her private messages, Elya's world turns upside down. He calls her sweet. He calls her strong. He challenges her to come to a palace celebration and leave her abusive past behind. Each small push reveals more risks and hidden heartache. Will the magic of their words be enough to rewrite their story together, or will it all fade away at midnight? If you like inspirational heroines, unique love stories, and untrustworthy fae, this romantic fantasy is for you! One-click now to start the magic, romance, and heart-wrenching emotional journey! Letters by Cinderlight is a twist on the Cinderella story based in Slavic mythology and full of magical fairies with stories of their own. What are HighTower Fairytales? HighTower Fairytales lean more toward the original sources (NOT Disney) with rich semi-historical settings. They have magic. They have scary monsters. And, most importantly, they have unique and complex characters who are trying hard to improve themselves. They also include plenty of humor and all the heroes marry their prince/princess charming and live happily ever after at the end! Basically, these stories meant to inspire, but have a very difficult and occasionally dark tower to climb. They are conservatively marked at 14+ and are appropriate for teens and young adults. Currently these stories include: Winter Falls: A Tale of the Snow Queen (2017) Cry Wolf: A Tale of Beauty and the Beast (2020) Depths: A Tale of the Little Mermaid (2020) Letters by Cinderlight: A Tale of Cinderella (2021) Robin's Hood: A Tale of Sherwood Forest (2021) And more on the way!!!
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#15

Wishes by Starlight

2021

I, Elya Pavlovna, went to the prince’s Maslenitsa celebration, and I’m still not sure who I am or what will happen next. After running from a fairy and a prince, Elya is on her own for the first time. The unknown wilds are dark and dangerous, but she knows that if she is found she could be used to destroy everything she has come to love. But with her sisters asking for her help and her beloved prince in distress, hiding might no longer be an option. The slipper fits, now will she wear it? If you like inspirational heroines, unique love stories, and untrustworthy fae, this romantic fantasy retelling is for you! One-click now to start the magic, romance, and heart-wrenching emotional journey! Wishes by Starlight is the direct sequel to Letters by Cinderlight, a twist on the Cinderella story based in Slavic mythology and full of magical fairies with stories of their own. What are HighTower Fairytales? HighTower Fairytales lean more toward the original sources (NOT Disney) with rich semi-historical settings. They have magic. They have scary monsters. And, most importantly, they have unique and complex characters who are trying hard to improve themselves. They also include plenty of humor and all the heroes marry their prince/princess charming and live happily ever after at the end! Basically, these stories meant to inspire, but have a very difficult and occasionally dark tower to climb. They are conservatively marked at 14+ and are appropriate for teens and young adults. Currently these stories include: Winter Falls: A Tale of the Snow Queen (2017) Cry Wolf: A Tale of Beauty and the Beast (2020) Depths: A Tale of the Little Mermaid (2020) Letters by Cinderlight: A Tale of Cinderella (2021) Robin's Hood: A Tale of Sherwood Forest (2021) And more on the way!!!

Author

Jacque Stevens
Jacque Stevens
Author · 26 books

Jacque Stevens wrote her first novel as a stress relief activity during nursing school. Now, as a USA-Today Bestselling Author, she has taken a step back from nursing so she can spend all her time writing stories filled with elves, fairies, and all things awesome. She also is a freelance editor. Jacque lives in Arizona where she can be found walking the streets with a dark and handsome young man who loves everything about her. He’s a shiba inu mix. New friends, enemies, and wandering visitors from cyberspace can contact Jacque here: sjacquebooks.com or sjacquebooks(at)gmail.com. Sign up for the newsletter to get a free short story and other extras.

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