ENchanted Storms
Princess Kingdoms #2
In the kingdom of Amaranyllis there is a legend…
Of a prince who crossed the ocean chasing a prophecy.
Of a princess traded for a rose.
When destiny brings them together it will lead them through a fairy land and across the sea; along a road marked by strife and storms. For even though this destiny has bound their hearts together, it will also tear them apart.
Entangled in the battle between fairy magic and sorcery they will risk the schemes and lies of court and the wrath of rogue enemies to find their way back to one another. But will it be enough to defeat the prophecy that haunts them both?
This loose retelling evokes the romance of Beauty and the Beast and the perils of Eros and Psyche to reveal that legends are not always what they seem.
The magic of a classic fairy tale with a love story that takes its time and earns every moment. For readers who want real emotional stakes without darkness or explicit content, and for anyone who has ever loved Beauty and the Beast and wanted to know what happens after the storm breaks.
Genre
Clean fantasy · Fairy tale retelling · Clean romance · YA-style
Tropes
Prophecy · Forced union · Soul binding · Enemies to allies
Mood
Hopeful · Atmospheric · Emotionally rich · Wonder-forward · Quietly epic
Comp Titles
Beauty & The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley · Classic fairy tale retellings with emotional depth · Fans of Eros & Psyche retellings
Reader Promise
A clean romance with real emotional stakes. The tension is high, the feelings are genuine, and the love story earns its ending. No explicit content, no graphic violence, no grimdark. Safe for teen readers and adults who want the magic without the darkness.
PRINCESS KINGDOMS
Into the Storm
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The Characters of Legend
Meet the Characters
Mood boards and character portraits for Evanelle, Kieran, and the rest of the fairy tale cast.
Spoilers for Enchanted Storms
Fairy Tale Origins
How Eros & Psyche and Beauty and the Beast were both a part of Evanelle’s story.
Two kingdoms, three centuries apart
Map of the Seven Kingdoms
Creating maps of the Seven Kingdoms and the Penumverate involved teamwork, imagination and favors from people with talents considerably different from mine.
Songs that Shaped the Story
Playlist
The first song in every novel’s playlist is something like the theme song – it sets the tone and the emotion and reminds me what the book is and what it feels like. For Enchanted Storms, that was Lullaby by Nickelback.
I love the angst and the passion in it; it sounds like there’s a storm coming and you can’t fight it; you can’t dodge it. But somehow in the middle of the storm you find something that means more to you than you ever could have imagined. And then you’re torn apart; reaching out desperately for each other in the maelstrom. But in your heart you’re never alone.
The other theme song for this novel became Requiem for a Dream by Jennifer Thomas. It’s a fiercely elegant song that balances quiet, tender moments with driving the characters into destiny.
The other songs hit a variety of emotional notes from quiet and lovely to playfulness and haunting angst. I can usually write light, fun moments well so I try to put a lot of energy and a good amount of darkness into the music I listen to in order to pull me into more conflict and more interesting stories.
Deleted scene
Alternate Opening
An early version of this story began with a glimpse into Evanelle’s relationship with her mother. It isn’t as fun as the fight scene that replaced it, but it’s yours if you want it.
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