MY NEW RELEASE REVIEW of
Romantically Enchanted
A Twisted Fairytale Collection
by Madeline Martin, Rebekah Lewis, Amanda Mariel,
Dawn Brower, Sandra Sookoo, & Tammy Andresen
AN ENTWINED FAIRYTALE
ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY
File Size: 11856 KB
Print Length: 662 pages
Publisher: Monarchal Glenn Press
Publication Date: September 11, 2018
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B07DX6XWXW
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Become immersed in tales that take on a new twist as fairytales become entwined together. Magic, mythology, legends—anything imaginable can, and will happen. These SIX, all new, stories from USA TODAY and bestselling authors will leave you mesmerized, enthralled, and romantically enchanted…
- Her Highland Beast by Madeline Martin
- Rescued by a Sea Nymph by Rebekah Lewis
- Scandalous Liaison by Amanda Mariel
- Infinitely My Marquess by Dawn Brower
- It Must be Magic by Sandra Sookoo
- Luring a Lord’s Love by Tammy Andresen
Her Highland Beast
by Madeline Martin
Cursed by a witch, Duncan Maclean watches his life pass as leaves fall from the great rowan tree, indicating the trickling end of his mortality. Only a special woman can break the curse, one who will be identified by the cut of an ancient spear under a layer of mattresses. Evina MacGregor cannot be injured in battle, even as her comrades fall around her, yet she cannot remember her past. After years of wandering the world in search of answers, she stumbles upon an enchanted castle and a beastly man who may hold the secret to her identity. She may be the one to break the curse, but time is running out for both of them.
My Thoughts:
This is my favorite of this collection. A mixture of fairytales, Princess and the Pea and Beauty and the Beast this tale is not to be missed.
It is remarkable how this couple got their HEA against all odds.This one gets 4.75 of 5.0 stars.
Rescued by a Sea Nymph
by Rebekah Lewis
Captain James Harlow loses his hand, and nearly his life, in an encounter with a group of young miscreants. When Ione, a mermaid, saves him from drowning, she decides to trade her fins for legs and leave her old life for one on land. They are given only three days to determine if they are meant to be together, but a sociopathic young Earl endeavors to ruin it all.
My Thoughts:
I had not read anything by this author before. This tale is a spin off on The Little Mermaid. We have James who a disturbed young man attempts to get rid of, a mermaid who rescues him from the sea and promptly falls for the injured man. With only three days to decide if she will return to the sea or live the rest of her life as a human Ione has a difficult decision to make.
I gave this tale 4.25 of 5.0 stars. It is also very well written and I will look for other books by this author.
Scandalous Liaison
by Amanda Mariel
In her youth, Grace Stratton, the Duchess of Abernathy, gave her heart to Lewis Duffield, an American plantation owner. Family duty tore them apart as she was required to wed another man. After years of being widowed, Grace finds herself alone with Lewis and their old flames rekindle, but can they recapture the all consuming love they once shared?
My Thoughts:
This is a typical second chance at love scenario. Unlike the other novellas in this collection it lacks the magical element that draws the reader in. It is still an enjoyable story though.
I gave this one 4.0 of 5.0 stars. Amanda Mariel has quickly become a favorite so I know I will read more of her books in the future.
Infinitely My Marquess
by Dawn Brower
The Marquess of Cinderbury and Lady Annalise Palmer are two lost souls in search of salvation. Together they can help each other heal, if they can believe in love, and in each other long enough to escape the torment they’ve both suffered; as well as, uncover an unimaginable devotion.
My Thoughts:
This is a reverse Cinderella story with the Marquess being our Cinderella like character. He has an evil stepmother and equally despicable step sisters.
Can Annalise and Ryan heal each other and find love? Well when magic is involved anything is possible.
I gave this short read 4.5 of 5.0
It Must be Magic
by Sandra Sookoo
When Averell Woode, a huntsman’s daughter hidden away in an enchanted tree, meets Quinn Lansdowne, the spare prince of Annanvale as well as a wolf shifter, sparks–and arrows–fly. Perhaps it’s fate or even destiny, but love blooms between them. Too bad an evil queen holds Averell’s life in the balance unless she kills Prince Charming, who is Quinn’s brother. Only the heart and freewill can decide the future… and a little magic won’t hurt either.
My Thoughts:
I liked this novella but none of the others measure up to Madeline Martin’s offering.
This novella is the typical shapeshifter scenario with the hero and his brother being cursed, human by day and changing to wolves by night. Love between Averell and The Prince of Annavale seems to be destined however our hero and heroine have much to overcome to get their HEA but it does eventually happen for them as in all good fairytales.
I gave this tale 4.25 of 5.0 stars.
Luring a Lord’s Love
by Tammy Andresen
When Arianna is attacked by men dressed as wolves in the forest, she is sure no one will help her and she dives into the icy ocean rather than be captured. Lord Nicholas Fairfield is a sailor at heart, and he can’t help but wonder about mermaids when he fishes a red-haired beauty from the sea. But the trouble engulfing her village is no myth and it’s up to him to save Arianna, her family, and the Scottish people who are under attack. But can he protect his own heart?
My Thoughts:
I have read and reviewed Tammy Andresen books before. Fantasy and loads of magic abound in this title.
We have a mixture of fairytales here that includes Little Red Riding Hood and The little Mermaid scenario emerges again in this novella that ends in a cliffhanger. You will need to read the sequel to get the full story. I didn’t like this story enough to read the next book when it comes out.
I gave this one 3.75 of 5.0 stars. It was my least favorite of the tales.
The overall rating adds up to a 4.25 of 5.0 star rating.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I also pre-ordered this title before I discovered the ARC on Booksprout.