Of Forests and Freedom

He's a disgraced prince. She's a reluctant thief. Will anyone ever see them for who they truly are?

Prince Linden Fraser returns from years abroad. Ready to receive his Father's approval and prove himself worthy to rule his beloved kingdom.

Her hope for a better future is slowly dying. For years, Sage has struggled to provide for herself and her brother. She never imagined she would have to resort to stealing in order to do so, and jumps at the opportunity of earning money honestly.

In one chance encounter both their lives are changed forever. Linden's medal is gone, and Sage is on the run. An archery tournament unexpectedly brings them back together with a quest neither imagined participating in. How will they manage to complete three tasks when they can hardly stand to even speak to each other?

Everwood holds many secrets. The pathway to freedom has many obstacles. Linden and Sage must look to the Maker for guidance and acceptance. El Shaddai is their only hope. Will they embrace truth or are their lives destined to be torn apart by lies?

Each struggles with doubts, insecurities and mounting failures. Will they let go of the past long enough to trust Him with their future?

Of Forests and Freedom, a retelling of Aladdin, is a standalone novel, complete with tropes like royalty vs. pauper, found family, and enemies to lovers. This book is part of A Twist of Tales, a series of nonmagical Christian genderbent fairy tale retellings with epic adventures and animal companions.