Magic Denied: A Sweet-Clean Romance Rapunzel Retelling

By K.M. Wray

"Dragons are a race, great and terrifying. They will sense the child because their magic is tied to humans born with magic. They will search for your kingdom, and when they find you, they will destroy you."

Cress was raised in seclusion. Her only connections to the outside world are irregular visits from her parents, daily training exercises with Liam, the sword master, and Calliope, her mentor in magic. Her hair is cut daily, and every day, it regrows faster and longer. She hates the seclusion, but the wards around her tower mute her magical aura and protect the kingdom, so she accepts her solitary life.

Only the dragons came to the kingdom the day she was born. And her people have been fighting them ever since.

When Liam must leave to help fight the dragons, he reveals the truth to Cress, shattering the carefully constructed world she's accepted her whole life. Her father tells her he's arranged her marriage with a prince from a neighboring kingdom in exchange for their soldiers. Cress refuses to be a bartering chip or let one more kingdom subject die while she lives safely in solitude. She uses all her magical training to break the wards, only for the dragon prince to capture her.

With her kingdom in the clutches of the dragons and Cress as their prisoner, she is forced to decide if she'll fight or remain a captive forever. Which choice will spare her people and her kingdom from further destruction?

If you're a fan of a strong female lead who fights for what is right, then you'll love Cress. If you like slow-burn sweet romances, then you will be delighted. If you are looking for a fresh twist on a Rapunzel retelling or just love fairy tales, then this book is for you.

Magic Denied rediscovers key elements of the beloved Rapunzel fairy tale. It is perfect for fans of K.M. Shea, Tara Grayce, and Melanie Cellier.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FG8C9B3R
• ISBN13: 9798290291086
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"