How does one fall in love with a man who can’t speak? Especially when it means finding new hopes and dreams? Read this novella retelling of The Princess and the Pea to find out!
A lost princess seeking shelter.
A prince cursed to solitude.
A test to find the one with the power to restore him.
After being touched by a malevolent power, Prince Phillip has slowly been losing his ability to communicate. But his older sister, Lady Freya, is determined to see her little brother take his rightful place on the throne–and she has a scheme to do it.
All she must do is find the lost princess of the ancient Bianne line and get them to fall in love. She even has a test with which to find the girl.
Lady Freya’s only problem? The entire Bianne family was murdered over a decade before, and their island of healing was destroyed with them. Rumor has it, however, that the youngest princess survived. And just when Lady Freya is about to lose all hope, a shoeless, impoverished young woman comes knocking at the castle door…
The Princess and a Test of Power is a clean fantasy fairy tale retelling novella of “The Princess and the Pea.” Complete with magical mystery, clean, passionate romance, and heroic happily ever afters. This novella takes place in the world of the Classical Kingdoms Collection, but it can be read as a standalone. Read this fairy tale retelling for a romantic, magical adventure today!
The Princess and a Test of Power Soundtrack
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A Princess and a Test of Power Bonus Chapter
Norah dreamed of returning to her childhood home. But after being gone for so long, surely the people who used to serve her family won’t want her interfering now… will they?
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The bonus story is password protected. Am i too late to get it?
Have an amazing Thanksgiving!!!!!!
Hi, Carrie!
You’re not too late! If you’re on my newsletter team, you get access to all of the bonus material with the password. 🙂