Once Upon A Rose

Offers a collection of four romantic stories involving enchantment and passion.

She stole his roses. Fleeing the spotlight, burnt out rock star Layla-"Belle"-Dubois seeks refuge in the south of France. That old, half-forgotten heritage in a valley of roses seems like a good place to soothe a wounded heart. She certainly doesn't expect the most dangerous threat to her heart to pounce on her as soon as she sets foot on the land. He wants them back. Matt didn't mean to growl at her quite that loudly. But-his roses! She can't have his roses. Even if she does have all those curls and green eyes and, and, and...what was he growling about again? Or maybe he just wants her. When an enemy invades his valley and threatens his home, heart, and livelihood, Matthieu Rosier really knows only one way to defend himself. It might involve kissing. Praise for Laura Florand's novels "A poignant, lovely, moving, authentic story." - Virginia Kantra, NYT bestselling author "Sweet, sexy, and all around delicious. I'm addicted. I can't wait for the next book." - Nalini Singh, NYT bestselling author "Chocolate, Paris, and a Greek god for a hero; this delectable confection has it all!" - Library Journal Starred Review "(Florand) captures the nature of love, its fierce, soul-warming necessity, in a way that will make you as happy as the finest bonbon could." - The Barnes & Noble Review, a Best Book of the Year "Florand outdoes herself with this exquisite confection... painstakingly crafted and decadent as the sweets it portrays, leaving the reader longing for just one little taste." - Publishers Weekly Starred Review "Adorable, charming, whimsical." - Smexy Books "Romance at its strongest and most powerful." - Dear Author, Recommended Read "A delectable summer bonbon." - NPR Books

**A USA Today Recommended Series!** Beauty is cursed, and only the Beast can save her... Don't miss WITHERING ROSE, a fantasy romance from bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis that reimagines the classic fairy tale of Beauty & The Beast. "As the heat finally disappeared, I felt the bloom blossom in the very core of my soul, a rose just like my name--a ticking clock hidden behind a façade of beauty. From that moment on, my life would become a countdown, and all I could do was wait and watch as the petals of time slowly started to fall." Omorose Bouchene has a secret--magic. There's only one problem. At the age of seven, an earthquake struck, catapulting her into a new world. A land made of skyscrapers and cell phones. Fast cars and fluorescent lights. A land where magic isn't supposed to exist and anyone who wields it is the enemy. But after ten years of hiding, she's desperate to find a place where she can be free. Because all magic comes with a curse, and her curse is time--every ounce of power she uses strips days off of her life. The clock is winding down, and the only option left is to escape to the realm of the Beast. But the king of monsters isn't what he seems. And the more Omorose opens her heart, the more she comes to realize that the only person she may need to fear is herself. *This is the second book in Once Upon A Curse, a series of interconnected stand-alone novels all set in the same fantasy universe. Keywords: Teen & Young Adult, Fairytale, Fairy Tale, Retelling, Adaptation, Fairy Tale Adaptation, Beauty and the Beast, Romance, Dystopian, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Love, Action & Adventure, Magic, Fantasy, Beast, Beauty, Shapeshifter, Werewolf, Werewolves

Celsiana is smart, kind, brave…and also happens to be a princess. When she leaves the castle to spend time with her friends, she discovers there may be a threat against her realm. By working together, can Celsiana and her friends uncover the truth in time to save the kingdom? Enjoy this first story in the Enchanted Fairytale Series. Action, adventure, romance…and maybe a little magic. These stories are meant to be enjoyed by the entire family, so begin your adventure today.

Once upon a time I made a deal with the devil. It turns out I like playing in the dark. Over the years, I’ve become someone I’m proud of, someone dangerous. I’ll never be as dangerous as Malone, though. She’s one of the most feared leaders in Carver City, and her reputation is more than earned. Years ago, we had a single night together and she’s ignored me ever since. Imagine my surprise to discover she’s scheduled me for the final two weeks of my contract. Maybe I should be afraid. Everyone else fears Malone. Instead, all I feel is anticipation. It’s time to balance the scales, once and for all. The villains aren’t the only ones in Carver City a person should be wary of crossing. Sometimes the prettiest flower hides the deadliest poison…

A collection of familiar short stories, retold. Include retellings of "Solomon and the Bee," Aesop's "The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey," "Stubborn Husband, Stubborn Wife" and others.

“You’re a duke?” “Let me explain.” Living with a too-handsome-for-his-own-good roommate was trouble enough, but adding his royal title into the equation took it to an entirely different level. And why stop there? Toss in that Cameron Edward Alexander, Duke of Montclair, has just announced to an eager reporter that Janine Hughes was his fiancée. Granted, he’d said it in an accent that dreams were made from, but still . . . Engaged? To a duke? No way. Janine didn’t know if she should bow, curtsy, or call him Your Grace. This wasn’t in her plans. Janine wasn’t ready to be engaged to any man, much less a royal—and one she barely knew. But after hours of Cameron’s pleading (and a bit of shameless groveling), she agreed to pose as his fiancée and go to Montclair so they could do damage control. Little did they know, the wedding plans had already begun. **Once Upon a Duke is a stand-alone novel.**