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Disenchanted: Not Your Typical Fairy Tale Romance

by Susan Carroll

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An alluring love triangle and a daring caper unfold in this imaginative retelling of Cinderella, featuring an indomitable damsel who's not so easily swept off her glass slippers. At the tender age of seventeen, Ella Upton lost her innocence to a traveling minstrel, a youth with flaxen hair and a golden voice whose deep blue eyes concealed his true intentions--until it was too late. Seven years later, Ella's stepsisters chatter about winning the affections of the dreamy Prince Florian at the royal ball, but Ella has no such illusions. Instead, her dashing best friend, Malcolm Hawkridge, persuades her with his reckless charm and wicked smile to use the occasion to steal back a magic orb from the corrupt king. But before the clock strikes midnight, Ella finds herself pursued by more than one prince--not to mention Commander Horatio Crushington, who captures her with his piercing gaze from across the crowded ballroom. Dancing through the sudden swirl of suitors, Ella feels her cheeks burning--and not solely because of the orb hidden in her gown. Has the strapping Horatio awakened long-dormant desires or is Ella finally coming to grips with her feelings for Malcolm? Only the girl who thought she'd given up on love can decide. Note: Disenchanted ends on a cliffhanger. Ella's story continues in Charmless! Praise for Disenchanted "One of the best fairy-tale retellings of Cinderella I've read . . . vivid and rich, lush and three-dimensional . . . I was in love from the first page, and I can't wait to read more!"--The Romance Reviews (top pick) "Once the author wrapped me into the characters, I was a goner. You couldn't pay me to put the book down."--The Jeep Diva Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.… (more)
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Wonderful twist on Cinderella with fairytale elements.

I thoroughly enjoyed Susan Carroll’s delightful twist on Cinderella that had all the elements of a classical fairytale setting, while allowing for a more modern attitude in our heroine, “Ella.” Much has remained unchanged. Ella’s mother and father have both passed, leaving her in the dubious care of her stepmother, but Carroll creates an interesting shift in that she changes the relationship between Ella and her “steps.” They might be foolhardy and unable to manage the finances, but Ella loves them. There’s no cruelty there. And the relationship between those four is charismatic and strong.

I also found it quite refreshing the way there were multiple options for Ella’s happily ever after. Would it be the charming bard who had captured her heart as a young girl, a good friend, or someone Ella herself would never have suspected? This is a charming read… hard to put down.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author. ( )
  KatKinney | Mar 3, 2022 |
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An alluring love triangle and a daring caper unfold in this imaginative retelling of Cinderella, featuring an indomitable damsel who's not so easily swept off her glass slippers. At the tender age of seventeen, Ella Upton lost her innocence to a traveling minstrel, a youth with flaxen hair and a golden voice whose deep blue eyes concealed his true intentions--until it was too late. Seven years later, Ella's stepsisters chatter about winning the affections of the dreamy Prince Florian at the royal ball, but Ella has no such illusions. Instead, her dashing best friend, Malcolm Hawkridge, persuades her with his reckless charm and wicked smile to use the occasion to steal back a magic orb from the corrupt king. But before the clock strikes midnight, Ella finds herself pursued by more than one prince--not to mention Commander Horatio Crushington, who captures her with his piercing gaze from across the crowded ballroom. Dancing through the sudden swirl of suitors, Ella feels her cheeks burning--and not solely because of the orb hidden in her gown. Has the strapping Horatio awakened long-dormant desires or is Ella finally coming to grips with her feelings for Malcolm? Only the girl who thought she'd given up on love can decide. Note: Disenchanted ends on a cliffhanger. Ella's story continues in Charmless! Praise for Disenchanted "One of the best fairy-tale retellings of Cinderella I've read . . . vivid and rich, lush and three-dimensional . . . I was in love from the first page, and I can't wait to read more!"--The Romance Reviews (top pick) "Once the author wrapped me into the characters, I was a goner. You couldn't pay me to put the book down."--The Jeep Diva Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

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