Rapunzel's Gambit by Mary Mecham

Perfect blend of action, romance, and a plot twist you don't see coming.

Rapunzel is a brat and you can see why as the story goes along. All her father cares about is how rich he is and what can benefit him. He doesnt care about his people like Rapunzel does. And Rapunzel is helpless to help them so she acts out until she finds a better way that stemmed from desperation.

All Pollox wants to do is to help people and teaming up with Rapunzel makes them quite a pair. With their snarky banter, flirting, and chemistry you just don't know what will happen next.

Can't say too much, because it will be a spoiler but this is one you don't want to stop reading. The ending was so unexpected, but brilliant. Plus the chemistry between Rapunzel and her sweetie🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Also if you are a fan of Dragonheart with some Robin Hood thrown in along with the Rapunzel tale this is one for you

I MOST HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT

Runner Up for Top Honorable Mention Tome 2025

Reasons Why;
*Plot twist I NEVER SAW COMING
*Steamy Clean Chemistry
*Dragons
*Spoiled Princess turns Robin Hood
* Good meaning of being a true leader is putting people first.
* Good meaning that greed gets you nowhere
* The right soulmate isn't the most obvious choice

Snapdragon by Sarah Beran

Wow, so much intrigue, mystery, and chemistry this book was so hard to put down!!!

I 🩷LOVE all the scenes were Hayes and Percy were in together, because of their chemistry. Such a good match and they both have determination. However, Hayes really needed some light in his dark world and Percy was it. He also helped Percy realize what she had been missing, which was a love that would transcend worlds. I 🩷LOVED the library and it was a mystery on how she suddenly found books she was able to read in that realm. I won't spoil anything, but there are a lot of twists in this book.

I also 🩷LOVE the Thumbelina references like the toad, beetle, sparrow, and mole. Plus you can't have a good story without supporting side characters and they are soooo funny. But I don't know if I want them to adopt me lol.

And I must mention the adorable little dog, Burr. I 🩷LOVED that he acted like a unwanted guide dog it was so funny, but just want the "owner" needed

Sooooo many funny lines and with everything else I mentioned I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT

Oh almost forgot just look at the cover
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Now I have marry the mole song in my head lol

Also it isn't a spoiler, but it mentions Top Romance Tome 2025 The Silent Night

Reasons Why it is Top Honorable Mention Tome 2025;

*Chemistry so steamy in a good way
*Makes you want to read more of the Garden Fairytale Series
*Characters relatable, because I wouldn't want to disappear from my family without them knowing too
*Animals lots of animals mentioned
*Reminds me of one of my favorite childhood and adulthood lol movies Thumbelina
*Want to reread

Snow White's Forest Friends 

I highly recommend this adorable tail lol. Just look at those critters🤩.

Seriously the storyline was perfect and flowed well plus it was so genius of what Snow White did to get the bunny out of the well. Plus the rest of the critters who got stuck trying to help the bunny

You won't be disappointed in this one, especially if you 💙LOVE Disney's original princess.

**** The live action one needed to be fired just saying and that is all I will say on it this time.

The Huntsman's Heart by Brittany Fichter

Disney needs to pay this author to make a good Snow White Movie. It has mystery, intrigue, animals, magic, animals, handsome princes, animals😂. So much to 🩵LOVE in this book.

The chemistry from the moment they meet. The animals helping out Snow White and the mystery surrounding it all.

I 🩵LOVE Henri's character and Snow's. They are an equal match. Both are smart, leary, and care about their people. The magic in these scenes rivals Disney's. I 🩵LOVED the side characters and how they helped the main characters with their feelings. It was an emotional rollercoaster of feels and swoon. That Henri wow I sure wouldn't mind him getting me out of a pickle. Also the leaning on God was amazing. I 🩵LOVE that in Henri's kingdom is powerful, because they put trust in God or what they call the Maker. Also I cannot say enough the animals and one scene with Henri. Poor guy 🩵LOVES Snow and risks wolves getting mad at him for it. Sooo sweet

Fans of Once Upon A Time will love this magical read

I cannot recommend this enough I SUPER HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT 100 STARS
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I 🩵LOVE how Snow was the light to stopping the Queen's darkness. It was brilliant for the author to do plus the squirrel sidekick. Lol can't leave him out

Runner Up Reasons- The Huntsman's Heart by Brittany Fichter
* Swoony chemistry
* Mystery about Snow
* Animal friends
* Swoony lines from hero
* Good side characters
* Disney needs to make into a movie
* Best Snow White Retelling
* Good plotline
* Story flows along

Faye and the Feline Feat by Sarah Beran

Perfect story to go with Callie and the Pumpkin Seed. Not only do you know how the funny couple are doing, but it explores the side characters personalities more. Faye and Callie get along so well that they could be sisters.

This is another one of Sarah Beran's books I wish could be a movie. The humor, chemistry, adventure, and hideously but sweet cat makes this such a good tail( lol cause of the cat).

I 💙LOVE the chemistry between Faye and Niall. When she realizes she doesn't need him to not be so serious the chemistry really rises. He has a dry sense of humor that she is able to pick up on and annoy him lol. Such a funny, but adorable couple. Also the cat was such a good help at bringing them closer together

I Highly Recommend it

Callie and the Pumpkin Seed by Sarah Beran

If you want a cozy romance with humor and some twists to the fairytale then this book is for you.

I 🧡LOVED this tale of Cinderella. Ever was so smart in how he did things, especially with getting everyone to agree with a commoner to be queen. However, like Ever said she really wasn't a commoner.

Ever's humor mixes so well with Callie 's seriousness. She needs that bit of humor and he needs some sense of seriousness. So many good quotes, because of Ever and Callie 's banter. Their chemistry was so strong it was like feeling the heat of Callie's bakery.

I MOST DEFINITELY recommend this one.

The Silent Night by Sarah Beran

A wonderfully cozy twist on Sleeping Beauty. Owls, distant budding romance, a curse and a mystery on how to break it. I 💙LOVED the twist the author had to breaking it and the chemistry between the main characters.

Holly is such a sweet character her kind personality and acknowledging the brilliance of owls mixes so well with Dominic's. They both love animals, and they both care about their people so much. Dominic is the light Holly needed, and she helped him become what she and their people needed.

This is a brilliant Christmas Sleeping Beauty story. I VERY HIGHLY Recommend it

Also A Santa Clause character was perfect because she is sleeping beauty. I also 💙LOVE the name of Dominic's dogs and how he calls them before they pull the sled

Here the reasons it is Top Tome 2025
Why;
Top Romance Tome 2025- The Silent Night by Sarah Beran
* Swoony chemistry
* Mystery
* Good Christian morals on not giving up and fighting to save more than just yourself
* Owls
* Perfect original Sleeping Beauty retelling needs to be a Disney Movie
*Owls
*Dogs instead of reindeer
*Dogs with the 8 reindeer like names; Dash, Dancer, Prince, Vivian, Comet, Cupid, Donnie, and Blitz

A Christmas Dance for Ella by Rachel Skatvold

This is all about how perfect God's timing is and trusting in him. From the start Sam and Ella had such chemistry that kept growing throughout the book. With several twists this book is perfect for the season.

Also I 🩵LOVED the ending, but I won't spoil it!! I honestly did not expect that and it was so perfect. I MOST Definitely recommend it

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