Midnight Deception: A Dark Fantasy Romance Cinderella Retelling (Awakened) by Joline Pearce

Once upon a time, I was born a lady. When tragedy struck, I was forced into servitude. Now I'm wanted by a wicked prince... ELINOR All ladies of noble birth have been summoned called to the castle for a chance to win the heart of Prince Alistair. As a daughter of a noble family, I cannot refuse - and my stepfamily's resistance only makes me more determined to claim my birthright. I resort to illegal magic and attend the ball in secret, with no ambitions beyond a chance to glimpse the life that should have been mine. An encounter with a handsome stranger makes me yearn for more, but when the spell breaks at midnight, I run. That stranger turns out to be the cold-hearted Prince Alistair. Now, he’s tearing the kingdom apart searching for me. How far will my stepfamily go to ensure he never finds me? This scorching forbidden romance is a Cinderella retelling intended for mature audiences. The Awakened series is a spellbinding fantasy romance collection for spicy romantasy readers. Read now. Read more