True A Fairy Tale Retelling of Puss in Boots (The Crown and the Sceptre) by Kristina J Jordan

A grey cat and a second chance.... Liliana's life takes a downhill turn when her father's business implodes, leaving her struggling to feed them from her scanty tavern girl wages. When Liliana's father dies, he leaves their only remaining possession, a decrepit mill, to her brother. To Liliana, he leaves a cat. Bullied and isolated by her cruel sister-in-law, Liliana flees from home. Guided only by her cat, she quickly discovers life isn't always easier when you're having adventures; but it certainly is more interesting...and dangerous. When Liliana encounters a vicious ogre terrorizing the land, she jumps in to help; but to do so, must take on a new identity--one that is not her own. Liliana's bravery earns her the respect of the royal family, but what will happen when she is forced to face her greatest fear...the truth? True is book three in the Crown and the Sceptre series. This sweet romantic fantasy book can be enjoyed both as a standalone novel or as part of the series. Read more