Twinkle Twinkle Little Scars
Twinkle Twinkle Little Scar... How everyone wonders where you are?
Princess Lyra of Bellatring is the sparkling diamond of her family. She’s polite, intelligent, beautiful, and the perfect match for the neighboring prince who is looking to unite their militaries. But even the brightest jewels can still possess flaws, or in Lyra’s case, armfuls of scars.
Unknown to her family, Lyra spends her evenings tinkering with magic stones under the starlight. It’s not uncommon for the temperamental stones to lash out and leave behind their marks, but a strategically planned wardrobe full of long sleeves helps keep her mild injuries concealed. Magic stones aren’t easy to get a hold of as a princess either, unless you have a stone-smuggling friend who delights in climbing your tower walls every night.
Stirling is a man of many names, if you can call him a man. His crooked leg, mismatched eyes, and lack of sanity tend to get him labeled as anything but human, though he takes pride in his complicated reputation. When Stirling senses danger for Lyra, he doesn’t hesitate to recommend that she marry the powerful prince who could keep her safe–until the wedding doesn’t come soon enough.
Both Lyra and Stirling are captured by power-hungry magic hunters, in search of the notorious inventor. The only problem is, their captors aren’t certain about who they’ve abducted, giving Stirling the chance to claim yet another name... The inventor. Will Lyra’s true identity be uncovered? Or will Stirling’s lie leave them wondering what they are?
Once Upon A Rhyme is a collection of clean, intercepting stories, best enjoyed when read as a series.
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Abigail Manning
Abigail Manning writes fantasy with the comforting warmth of a bedtime story and the sense of wonder that first draws readers into magical worlds. Her novels are filled with enchanted kingdoms, hidden destinies, courageous heroines, and romances that unfold amid adventure, creating stories that feel inspired by the fairy tales many readers grew up loving while still offering surprises of their own.
Rather than treating classic folklore as something fixed and untouchable, she approaches it as a living tradition. Familiar legends become starting points rather than boundaries. A tale that once seemed complete may reveal an entirely different perspective, a forgotten character, or a new path through a magical realm. This creative curiosity has become one of the defining qualities of her work, allowing her to craft fantasy romances that feel both recognizable and refreshingly original.
Once Upon A Rhyme
Once Upon A Rhyme is a collection of clean, intercepting stories, best enjoyed when read as a series.
For more information on Once Upon A Rhyme sign up for my free monthly newsletter at: Abigailmanningauthor.com
Once Upon A Rhyme consists of seven books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
