In a world of happily ever afters, fairy tales are known to have princes & princesses. But what happens when the princess is from another planet, or the prince is a hacker fugitive? In these five ADULT fairy tales, the boundaries go beyond the stories we grew up with. Perhaps an android can learn to love, or the hero is a wolf trying to save his mate. And sometimes, the happy ending cannot be found until the second time around. These are the red hot fairy tales Granny would have warned you about ... if she hadn't been so distracted by the big bad wolf's seduction. Move beyond the Grimm Brothers and saccharine sweet animation for fairy tales that will make your heart pound and your temperature rise. Included fairy tales / stories: ————— Once Upon a Marriage by Sara Daniel 3 meddling uncles, 2 broken hearts, 1 second chance. Before Armina Keer can have the baby she dreams of, she needs her estranged husband Ian to sign their divorce papers. Putting everything on the line for a second chance, Ian must convince her their love is worth saving, and Armina must decide if love is worth sacrificing her dreams. ————— A Riddle for Love by Lara Nance Dr. Avar Elsier has spent the past ten years developing the ideal human-like android for his company. In his spare time, he’s created the perfect persona for his dream woman that only needs the right body to make her real. Unfortunately, such a body costs more than he possesses. When an emergency forces him to insert his “woman” into a unit designed for a high-paying customer, he falls in love and cannot bear to let her go. Will he find a way to make their love last and escape from Mars before his secret is discovered or worse, the woman he loves is lost forever? ————— Operation Owl by Tara Quan Accused of espionage and treason, Zack Strong needs a forensic accountant to clear his name. Not knowing who he can trust, this white-hat hacker turns to his best friend for help. Wanted by the NSA and unable to shake the memory of a kiss they once shared, Zack and Maya must outwit the US government to find their happily ever after. ————— Darkest Magic by Eva Lefoy Nik Epperstein’s alpha lost his mate two years ago and took an evil witch as his new bride. Ever since then, Eli’s leadership has become violent, bordering on insane. When Eli attacks him, Nik’s healing powers mysteriously vanish. He can’t defend himself, nor protect the wolf he secretly loves. Only through the help of a foul-mouthed witch and an overly-dramatic dwarf will he save her – but their assistance comes at a price. ————— The Star Princess by Jessica E. Subject In one week, Princess Ro’sa will board a spaceship, leaving her home on Minjet to be with her betrothed on Earth. The only problem is, she detests the prince’s selfish and arrogant ways, preferring to spend time with his personal aide, a man who stirs her desires in ways she never imagined possible with his radiant blue eyes and smouldering lips. And oh, the way he touches her.