What if Belle never returned to the enchanted castle?

After her cheating husband ruins her life, twenty-nine-year-old musician, Alixandria Knight, moves from Chicago to Ironhill, Pennsylvania—a near-abandoned Appalachian ghost town with a firey history. Officially, she’s there to help her aging grandmother. Unofficially, Alix just wants to escape reality.

She’ll get her wish.

When a one night stand with a wickedly handsome stranger turns out to be more than she bargained for, Alix is whisked away to the land of the fae. There, she uncovers her family’s darkest secret: sixty years ago, Alix’s grandmother, Isabelle, broke her promise to marry a beastly king. Now, the fae are hungry, and it’s up to Alix to clear her family’s debt.

Beauty and the Beast meets Anastasia in this spicy and addictive modern fairytale mashup from the USA Today bestselling author of Wilde Fae.

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April 1, 2025
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Enchanted Legacies

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Enchanted Legacies is a spellbinding series that takes readers deep into a world where fairy tales are not just stories—they are living, breathing legacies. Blending elements of romance, mystery, and fantasy, this series casts a fresh, modern lens on timeless fairy tale motifs, where the line between magic and reality is never quite clear.

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At the heart of the series is a cast of characters bound by ancient promises and powerful secrets. A Thorn in Every Heart introduces Alixandria Knight, a gifted musician whose quiet life in the Appalachian town of Ironhill is upended by a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger. As their connection grows, Alix uncovers a family secret—a long-forgotten promise involving a beastly fae king and a debt her grandmother left unpaid. Thrust into a world of enchantment and danger, Alix must confront the legacy of her bloodline, navigating both the wild, magical realm of the fae and the shadows of her own heart.

What sets Enchanted Legacies apart is its rich world-building, where the realms of the fae are woven seamlessly into a contemporary world filled with intrigue and romance. The series dives into themes of family, redemption, and the bonds that transcend time, exploring the consequences of promises made long ago. Kate King's writing paints vivid landscapes of both wonder and danger, pulling readers into a narrative that feels both familiar and utterly unique.

Each book in the series builds on the last, with slow-burn romance, complex character arcs, and a sense of mystery that keeps you turning the pages. Fans of paranormal romance and fairy tale reimaginings will find themselves enchanted by the complex, layered storytelling. The Enchanted Legacies series is not just a journey into magical worlds—it’s an exploration of the ties that bind us, the choices that define us, and the legacies we leave behind.

With its fresh twists on classic fairy tales and its rich, atmospheric storytelling, Enchanted Legacies offers an unforgettable escape for readers who crave more than just a love story—it’s a deep dive into the heart of magic itself.

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