Once Upon A PumpkinA Cozy Fantasy Cinderella Retelling
A missing duchess, a stable boy, and a magical ball.
Years ago, Dietrich failed to prevent the disappearance of the Duke’s daughter, and the guilt has eaten at him ever since. His persistent searching has finally paid off, but now that he's found the missing girl, he doesn't know what to do. The obvious answer is to tell her father, but her plea to let her stay hidden leaves him torn between his duty to the Duke and the need to protect the girl he can't stop thinking about.
Trading in her apron for a ball gown is a terrifying prospect for Ella, but if it gives her the chance to leave her step family and find a family that truly loves her, she'll try. As Dietrich teaches her how to be a duchess, her feelings for him develop into something that hardly seems appropriate for a duchess and her father's stable master, leaving her wondering if rejoining the nobility is what she truly wants.
Can love transcend the limits they’ve imposed, or will Dietrich and Ella allow duty to reign supreme?
Once Upon A Pumpkin is a Cinderella fairytale retelling and the third book in the Galamere Chronicles. Each standalone book is a retelling of a beloved story or fairy tale, with the swoon-worthy sweet romance of a Hallmark movie, the wholesome and heartwarming feeling of cozy fantasy, and the comfort of a found family of friends, with a sprinkling of danger and a dash of magic. Perfect for fans of Sarah Beran and Allison Tebo.
Gabrielle Landi
Gabrielle Landi is an author who brings the magic of small-town life, second-chance love, and sweet, heartfelt romance to the page. A resident of Southern Indiana, she lives with her husband, children, and an ever-growing army of stray cats that seem to find their way to her front porch. Between chasing kids, brewing coffee (sometimes more than she'd like to admit), and sneaking chocolate whenever she can, Gabrielle's days are as full as the pages of her books.
Gabrielle’s writing journey started with a dare at the age of fifteen, when a friend challenged her to try Camp NaNoWriMo. That first attempt might have been imperfect, but it sparked a passion that never dimmed. What began as a hobby quickly blossomed into a full-fledged career, with Gabrielle now creating stories that transport readers to cozy, romantic worlds filled with characters they can’t help but root for.
The Galamere Chronicles
In The Galamere Chronicles, the line between myth and reality is razor-thin, and the fate of a world teetering on the edge of chaos rests in the hands of those brave enough to confront the darkness that binds it. Set in the mystical lands of Galamere, where ancient forces stir beneath the surface of a fractured kingdom, this series explores the tangled destinies of a cast of characters bound by power, prophecy, and a shared desire to reshape their world.
The Galamere Chronicles consists of four primary books, and includes five additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Reviews and Comments
This was such a fun book that I was really looking forward to reading and I was so happy it met my expectations! I loved the way it blended elements from Cinderella with Anastasia so well. I have read several of the previous book in this series (although Once Upon An Apple is still on my TBR List) so it was fun to see Dietrich's story and how him and Ella get together. While I have read previous books in the series each book centers on a different couple so can be read as standalones, you just get more appreciation for characters from previous books when you have read their stories. I am really looking forward to reading the next book and seeing Thea & Nathaniel finally get their HEA!