DARKLY EVER AFTER
A Spicy Anthology of Fairytale Villainy!

Love conquers even the darkest hearts.Fairy tale villains hunger for power, vengeance … and romance. In these spicy romantasy stories, a kiss can be more dangerous than a curse, and bargains will awaken wicked desires.Darkly Ever After features five fairy tale reimaginings where treachery meets true love. Cold hearts beat faster, enemies burn with passion, and evil is sexy. This time, happily ever after belongs to the villains.Can you resist the wicked?
Inside you'll find a reimagining/loose retelling of Peter Pan, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, and the Little Mermaid written by five different authors. By claiming this anthology, you're signing up to each author's individual newsletter.
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Author C. L. Qvam

C. L. Qvam has been lost and found on several occasions, and this time she’s been found by you!Obsessed with everything fantasy and romance, Chase writes across both genres – with and without spice – but always with some teeth and emotional damage. If nothing else, it’s Chase’s goal to make her readers scream with delight or fury, so consider yourself warned and enter her stories and realms at your own risk.
Author L. L. Riley

L.L. Riley is a fantasy romance author with a passion for turning the timeless into the extraordinary. She writes to enchant—to stir emotion—to spark curiosity. With lyrical prose, heartfelt depth, and worlds that glitter with magic, her work reflects who she is. Playfully bold, deeply feeling, and endlessly curious. With balancing whimsy and wonder with raw intensity, she invites readers to discover her uniquely composed stories meant to leave a lingering impact beyond the final page.
Author Liesl West

Liesl West is a deep sea mermaid disguised as a romantasy author, hatching spicy plots and hissing at daylight. She spins fairytales into ocean fantasy romance stories that delight and destroy, ripping out your heart with her teeth before kissing it better with an HEA.
Author Stephanie Combs

Stephanie’s passion for literature ignited at a young age, shaping her into an insatiable reader. Her love for writing began with crafting short fictional tales and poetry during her childhood—a spark that only intensified as she delved into writing stories for her college newspaper while pursuing a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Stephanie’s sense of humor shines through her writing, infusing her work with witty banter and endearing characters. She resides in Maryland with her musical husband and four rambunctious children. When she’s not sneaking in a writing session, you can find her nose stuck in a book or baking goodies for the family.
Author Violet Jasper

Violet Jasper writes character-driven fantasy romance set in dark, enchanting worlds—because you can still find true love when the world around you is broken.She adores morally grey characters, touch-her-and-die heroes, and retelling fairy tales in deliciously twisted ways. If you like a little blood with your happily ever afters, then the two of you have something in common.
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