Sinder: A Fairytale Retelling

The forgotten heir to a dukedom faces a vicious plot to sabotage his claim to his birthright. He seeks the aid of a powerful neighboring princess to thwart it.After the loss of his parents, Sinder has grown to accept—nay, prefer—the simple life of a blacksmith on his family’s lands, as long as his ailing grandparents are left to rule in peace. But when his power-grasping stepmother and brothers grow impatient for their chance to overthrow the dukedom, Sinder knows he must act or risk losing everything he cares for.His first meeting with the daring Princess Charmant gives him a glimpse of the life his complacency has robbed him of. Her bravery in defying her own kingdom’s rules of succession shows him that accepting less is no longer an option, for the princess refuses to settle for a man who cannot cherish her uniqueness. It isn’t long before Sinder knows that she will never have to.Though he must win her hand to secure both of their futures, it is a place in her warrior’s heart that he cannot live without. Content There are no explicit romantic scenes within these pages, but there is mature content that includes (but is not limited to) graphic violence, family illness and death, discussions of legitimacy, family betrayal, sibling rivalry, and challenges to gender roles and societal pressures. Please read with care.**Part of this story first appeared in serialized fiction form on the Kindle Vella platform, where it remains at the time of this long-form publication**