A Midnight HopeA Fairy Tale Retelling Of Cinderella

Can one find hope when beauty is hidden beneath the surface?

Humble stablehand Ash is determined to free her father from prison, even if it means spending the rest of her life working for one of the most corrupt noblemen in the Kingdom of Winterlocke. But with the Midnight Festival approaching, Ash realizes that there might be a better way to earn the money she needs to pay off her father's debts–if she can find the courage to take a chance.

Every horseback rider in the Realm dreams of winning the Midnight Cup steeplechase, and no one wants the victory more than the disfigured Prince Tristan. But despite the mask he wears to hide his scars, leaving the palace is always a risk. In a land where physical beauty is valued above all else, he fears he will never be accepted as king if his subjects find out the truth. Not to mention the matter of finding a queen to rule alongside him.

After a chance meeting with Ash, he can’t help but to wonder if he’ll get a chance at falling in love, after all. Problem is, she has no idea that he’s a prince, and he’s in no rush to tell her.

When Ash discovers a bitter plot to overthrow the rulers of Winterlocke, will the truth bring them together? Or will their secrets tear them apart?

"A Midnight Hope,” a retelling of Cinderella is a standalone novella, complete with tropes like ugly duckling, forbidden love, and opposites attract. It is part of the “Hope Ever After” series, a collection of twenty hopeful and uplifting fairy tale retellings. Each book is written by a different author so it can be enjoyed in any order. The proceeds from this series are donated to the O.U.R. (Operation Underground Railroad) to rescue children from exploitation and trafficking.