A Midlife Fairy Tale Books in Order
A Midlife Fairy Tale is a series of 5 books written by Kristen Painter.
Here, you can see them all in order! (publication year included)
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A Midlife Fairy Tale books in publication order
5 books
The Accidental Queen
by Kristen Painter
2022
Museum worker Ro Meadowcroft investigates a donated sword lodged in a stone, assuming it is a replica. Pulling it free reveals that she is the chosen one, transforming an anticipated professional promotion into an unexpected encounter with a magical destiny.
The Summer Palace
by Kristen Painter
2023
New fae queen Ro invites rival ruler Anyka to the Summer Palace, hoping an old tradition can restore peace between their kingdoms. Hidden dangers within the estate undermine her diplomacy, threatening to turn their reunion into another struggle for power.
The Cloud Kingdom
by Kristen Painter
2024
Ro seeks an alliance with the Cloud Kingdom while rival queen Anyka pursues a grimoire capable of conquering her realm. Reaching the dangerous potential allies becomes a struggle for survival when another enemy appears determined to stop her journey.
The Shadowed Throne
by Kristen Painter
2025
Queen Ro seeks an alliance with the mysterious neph while Anyka recruits mountain trolls for war. Dangerous political negotiations and the tempting power of a hidden grimoire challenge Ro’s pursuit of peace as both kingdoms move closer to confrontation.
The Shattered Crown
by Kristen Painter
2026
Queen Sparrow Meadowcroft faces a fragile peace as secrets threaten the balance between two kingdoms. With alliances weakening and power shifting in Malveaux, she must decide what she is prepared to sacrifice to protect her realm.
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