Friday, June 19, 2026

Title: Ruby and the Royal: A Red Riding Hood Meets Prince Charming Fractured Fairy Tale

Series: Fumbled Fairy Tales Series

Author: Christine DePetrillo

Genre/Tropes: Fantasy Romance; Fractured Fairy Tale; Opposite sides of the tracks; Fish out of water; Royalty; He falls first; Alternative fairy tale

Release Date: June 16, 2026

One quick shake of the master book of fairy tales creates a jumbled mess of the treasured stories on the pages inside—and Ruby finds herself in a forest that is not her own.

Having spent years running through the woods she calls home with a pack of werewolves, Ruby is no stranger to peril. She plots heists with the werewolves by day then carries out the plans by night, all with the intent of stealing from the rich to give to the poor. Ruby does not have much herself aside from the red hooded cloak her grandmother gave her, but she is determined to do good . . . even if it breaks a few laws.

When she and the werewolves wake up in an entirely different realm one morning, they resort to their usual strategies in solving problems—scout around and make a plan. They discover a kingdom and hear news of a royal ball to be held there. Recognizing an opportunity for their largest raid yet, they hatch a new scheme, and after a makeover, Ruby attends her first ball.

Inside the castle, Prince Henri Charming dreads the task of selecting a bride at tonight’s ball, the duty of becoming king one day, and the planned future ahead of him. He would much rather read his books, write in his journals, and ride his beloved horse through the forest bordering the kingdom. Out in nature, he can breathe far better than he can within the stone walls of the castle where the weight of expectations often overwhelms.

At the ball, Ruby captures Henri’s interest for she is unlike any of the other noble ladies in attendance. Dancing with her is all it takes to make Henri change his mind about getting married. Unfortunately, one of the werewolves has also changed his mind and has devised a new plan—one that causes Ruby and the pack to face a horrible fate.

Unless they trust the prince, embark on an adventure, and accept that love is the strongest magic of all.

Ruby and the Royal is an opposite sides of the tracks, fish out of water, royalty, he falls first, no spice, alternative fairy tale between a bold and sassy commoner and a prince who is much more than charming.

THE FUMBLED FAIRY TALES SERIES is a collection of reimagined stories by authors who turn fairy tales on their heads to deliver stories that speak to the heart. Inside, you’ll discover bold heroines and unforgettable characters who refuse to wait for rescue, choosing instead to find their own way to a well-deserved Happy Ever After.

“Your Highness.” Lady Cinderella’s voice had a slight sting to it now. “I must protest. Is not the purpose of this ball for you to spend time with multiple ladies so you may choose from amongst a variety?”

She made it sound as if the prince was attempting to choose the ripest tomato from a street peddler by holding each one in his hands and testing its firmness.

Prince Henri did reach out and give the young woman’s arm a quick squeeze. “I thank you for your concern, Lady Cinderella, but I must catch my breath for a moment. I shall return shortly.”

Did that mean he intended to dance with other ladies, Lady Cinderella included? Had he found the woman to be . . . a ripe tomato?

Ruby clenched her teeth, but she was being ridiculous. Of course, the prince would dance with other ladies. Lady Cinderella was right. This ball was in his honor and had one goal—to find him a wife.

And that was not Ruby.

Christine DePetrillo can often be found hugging trees, conversing with dragonflies, and walking barefoot through sun-warmed soil. She finds joy in listening to the wind, bathing in moonlight, and breathing in the fragrances of things that bloom. If she had her way, the sky would be the only roof over her head.

Her love of nature seeps into every story she tells. As does her obsession with bearded mountain men who build, often smell like sawdust, and know how to cherish the women they love. Today she writes tales meant to make you laugh, maybe make you sweat, and definitely make you believe in the power of love.

She lives in Vermont with her husband and many woodland creatures who defend her fiercely from all evils.

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Three Brides for Three Brothers

By Susan Horsnell – USA Today Bestselling Author

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Three brothers have built their lives with one rule—work hard and don’t rely on anyone else to carry your load.

Noah runs the ranch and keeps everything moving. Luke works the horses, intent on establishing a respected breeding program. Zane stays in town, focused on his position at the local school, keeping his distance from the ranch life even if he’s never far from it and always willing to lend a hand.

When Geraldine arrives to step in and take over her uncle’s vet clinic, she brings skill, independence, and a past she doesn’t talk about. Someone from that past isn’t finished with her, and it doesn’t take long before it follows her to the ranch.

Aoife steps into the horse program with experience that strengthens what Luke has begun building, but she’s also left something behind in Ireland that hasn’t let go. Trouble doesn’t stay where it started.

Harper has always been part of Sandy Plains, steady in her work at the library and clear about what she will and won’t accept. When Zane comes back into her life after walking away years earlier, she doesn’t forget how easily he left. Trust isn’t something she’s again willing to risk.

Past choices start catching up and each of them has to decide what they’re willing to face, what they’re willing to fight for, and whether they can trust the people standing beside them when things stop being simple.

The brothers' lives have always been about hard work.

Now it’s about whether they can build something strong enough to last.

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Title: The Fall Affair

Author: Vi Keeland

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Opposites Attract/Found Family

Cover Design: Sommer Stein, Perfect Pear Creative

Photographer: Mark Mendez

Release Date: August 18, 2026

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She’s counting down the days until she leaves Tuscany. He’s counting on making her stay.

Some people go to Tuscany to find themselves.

I went to escape—New York, my ex’s new relationship, and a career that derailed the moment I was passed over for partner.

My plan was simple: settle my eccentric Italian grandmother’s estate, sell whatever wasn’t nailed down, and return to the life I’d worked too hard to lose.

Instead, I walked into a mess—a crumbling antique shop, two hundred acres of leased vineyard land, and one infuriating clause in the will: Live and work in the shop for three months, or inherit nothing.

Then there’s the neighbor I clash with instantly. Matteo Lucchese is the infuriatingly handsome winemaker who leases my family’s land and refuses to be impressed by my credentials—or my attitude. He’s rugged and stubborn, stuck living in a time that has long passed us by, and the word rush isn’t part of his vocabulary. Basically, we’re exact opposites.

But as the days stretch into weeks, Tuscany chips away at the armor I didn’t realize I was wearing, and Matteo shows me the appeal of slowing down, of staying rooted, of wanting something other than climbing the corporate ladder.

I came to Tuscany to escape.

But now that the countdown to going home was on, I wasn’t sure if I was ready to leave. And the life I was falling for came with a looming expiration date.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

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Fantasy Queen

A Rockstar, why choose romance

Lustspur Book 3

By Racy Rice

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The Savage Kings crowned Sage Sachs as their queen, but is she truly ready to serve them?

As one of the hottest bands soaring to stardom the Savage Kings need to repair their reputation. Who better to help them with that than the straight-laced, responsible Sage?

Sage is quick to fall for the sweet Collin Pernicious and fun Kellan Malicious. It’s the other two band members that have her wanting to run to the farthest mountain one minute, while giving her hot flashes the next.

When Drew Ferocious and Gabriel Vicious aren’t fighting over her, they’re bringing her body to the edge and making her yearn for them in ways she didn’t know were possible.

Sage isn’t sure if she can meet the needs of these four strong, sexy men, or that she wants a very public polyamorous relationship, but does she really have a choice?