A Star so BrightA Collection of Fantasy Fairy Tale Retellings

Beyond the Bookery invites you to step into a collection of heartwarming, thrilling, and romantic fantasy fairy tale retellings.

Petals of Moonlight by Pamela Hart
Kaguya’s beauty is a curse. Raised by an oppressive father, she’s nothing but a bargaining chip for his samurai clan. When ordered to marry a cruel old man, she finds the courage to flee with the help of a magic artifact. The enchantment whisks Kaguya straight into the heart a rival clan, where she’ll need all her wits to survive. But the enemy are not what she expects and her growing attachment could jeopardize everything.

Swan by A.Y. Daniels
Pyotr is content to live his days in his peaceful village. He never dreamed that he would hold the fate of a mysterious, swan-keeping maiden in his hands—or be discovered as Rosk’s lost prince. As he faces his new identity and discovers that Ofeliya’s well-being may be at stake, Pyotr finds his courage and wisdom tested. Can he fulfill his calling and rescue Ofeliya, or will dark forces undermine the hope that guides him?

The Goldmaker’s Demand by Morgan Elzabeth Huneke
When Prince Ritter assumed the throne following his father’s death in battle, he knew restoring Dörnbach’s prosperity would come at a price. He didn’t expect the answer to be a foreigner who claims his daughter, Milli, can spin straw into gold—and insists that Ritter accept her hand in marriage. Yet as Ritter comes to know Milli, he becomes convinced that she is trapped in a dangerous situation…and only he can do anything about it.

Fall in love with this delightful collection of fantasy fairy tale retellings in A Star so Bright, coming from Pamela Hart, A.Y. Daniels, and Morgan Elizabeth Huneke on January 20th, 2026.