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The Once Upon Series

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Once Upon a Castle by Nora Roberts, Jill Gregory, Ruth Ryan Langan and Marianne Willman
Once Upon a Winter's Night by Dennis L. McKiernan
Once Upon a Summer Day by Dennis L. McKiernan

The Once Upon Series : Titles in Order

Book 3
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents four romantic stories of impossible dreams come true…
 
In Nora Roberts’s “In Dreams,” a beautiful young woman is drawn to a castle in the forests of Ireland and becomes the link to a stranger’s past—and the curse that has trapped him forever in the eternity of his own dreams.
 
In Jill Gregory’s “The Sorcerer’s Daughter,” the fate of a captive wizard depends on his lovely daughter—and the intentions of a spellcast adventurer who dreams of a priceless treasure, and a love that could be the greatest reward of all.
 
In Ruth Ryan Langan’s “The Enchantment,” two strangers seek refuge in an abandoned estate on a storm-swept night—only to discover that their most elusive dreams of romance are as enchanted, and as real, as true love itself.
 
In Marianne Willman’s “The Bridge of Sighs,” an American art appraiser becomes haunted by dreams of a lonely young girl while visiting Venice—a vision that illuminates a tragic past, and a future of endless love.
Book 2
The acclaimed author of the Mithgar novels, Dennis L. McKiernan enchanted fans and critics alike with the bestselling Once Upon a Winter’s Night. Now, this gifted author presents us with a delightfully new version of an age-old tale that fires the imagination and touches the heart…
 
Once upon a summer day, Prince Borel of the Winterwood falls asleep, and a beautiful, golden-haired maiden with a shadowy band across her eyes comes to him in his dreams and pleads for aid. She returns time after time, and the prince is certain that she is real and in deadly peril. Yet he knows not who she is…nor where she is imprisoned.
 
Opposed by witches and trolls and goblins and beings even more dreadful, and aided by a field sprite, Borel begins a desperate quest through the wonders and hazards of Faery, seeking a mysterious masked demoiselle guarded by perilous blades. And though time touches not this land of legend, time is running out…

“Superb…charming and magical…McKiernan escorts fantasy lovers into an enchanted place that deserves more tales.”—Midwest Book Review
Book 2
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents four illuminating stories of romance, passion, and magic…

In Nora Roberts’s “Ever After,” an ancient star pendant sends an enchanting woman to an otherwordly land—where she introduces a skeptical stranger to the magical powers of love.

In Jill Gregory’s “Catch a Falling Star,” a young woman forced to marry a barbarian invokes an ancient spell—as an unexpected passion consumes her heart.

In Ruth Ryan Langan’s “The Curse of Castle Clough,” a beautiful professor uncovers a shocking series of secrets while appraising the contents of a haunted castle—and falls in love with a desperate lord who’s fighting to save everything he holds dear.

In Marianne Willman’s “Starry, Starry Night,” a lovely lady is drawn into the tragedies of the past—and finds that true love always stands the test of time.
Book 1
The bestselling author of the Mithgar novels presents a new version of a fable that fires the imagination and touches the heart…

Once upon a winter’s night, a poor crofter trades his daughter Camille to wed Prince Alain of the Summerwood in exchange for a lifetime of riches. Though love blossoms between Camille and the prince, he is haunted by sadness and will not allow her to see his unmasked face. Believing she can lift whatever curse has been bestowed upon him, Camille acts on her own—with devastating results, as all she loves is swept away.

Now, to regain what she has lost, she must embark on a desperate quest through the hinterlands of Faery, seeking a mysterious place lycing somewhere east of the sun and west of the moon…
Book 1
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents four enchanting tales of castles, spells, and happily-ever-afters…

In Nora Roberts’s “Spellbound,” a bewitchingly beautiful lady casts a thousand-year love spell on the man of her dreams—and unleashes a nightmare that only true love can conquer.

In Jill Gregory’s “Castle Doom,” a Gypsy’s prophecy spells love when an unlikely pair join to fight the ultimate evil—and find themselves in their own battle of hearts.

In Ruth Ryan Langan’s “Falcon’s Lair,” a young American travels to England to free her father’s friend from a fatal curse—and discovers a helping hand from a charming, handsome spirit.

In Marianne Willman’s “Dragonspell,” a brave young princess sets out to save her kingdom with the help of a meddling sorceress—and wins the heart of a dashing warrior along the way.

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