Fumbled Fairy Tales

When the master book of fairy tales is shaken by a wayward human, the stories within are thrown into chaos - and Bella's quiet village is the first to feel the consequences.Instead of taming a cursed beast hidden inside a crumbling castle, Bella finds herself hurled thousands of leagues from home. Worried over her sick father but bound by her own concern over a beleaguered, talking bullfrog, Bella grants the creature two days of her help. Imagine her surprise when the frog turns out to be a prince transformed-quite unfairly-by a scheming enchantress. The threads of his fate are now tangled with hers, and breaking the curse will require more than a simple kiss.As fragments of other fairy tales bleed into their world, Bella must rely on her wit, her compassion, and the strength of her own heart to see this through. The frog-prince who deserves her help may be proud, stubborn, and inconveniently small - but beneath the enchantment lies a man who sees beyond her beauty and is determined to earn her love rather than simply claim her.Opposites in every way, this couple must overcome class differences, expectations, rank and enchantments if they are ever to find their way to Happy Ever After.Because in this fumbled tale, love is not chosen by decree.It is won by sacrifice, humility… and finding the humanity in us all. Bella and the Bullfrog is a damaged prince, optimistic heroine, forced proximity fairy tale set in a medieval European town. Achieving their Happy Ever After means discovering self-grit and determination, overcoming stereotypical roles and parental expectations, finding found family, and seeing beyond what the eye normally sees. THE FUMBLED FAIRY TALES SERIES is a collection of reimagined stories by authors who turn fairy tales on their heads to deliver stories that speak to the heart. Inside, you'll discover bold heroines and unforgettable characters who refuse to wait for rescue, choosing instead to find their own way to a well-deserved Happy Ever After.