Timeless Fairy Tales Books in Order
Part ofKM Shea Books in OrderExplore the Timeless Fairy Tales books by KM Shea in order, with summaries, shared-world background, and guidance for starting this fantasy series.
Last updated: July 15, 2026
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Timeless Fairy Tales books in publication order
11 books
Beauty and the Beast
by KM Shea
2013
After breaking her leg in the cursed Severin's castle, Elle has little choice but to stay until she heals. Their uneasy arrangement turns dangerous as espionage, war, and the beast's curse complicate every growing feeling.
Cinderella and the Colonel
by KM Shea
2014
A Cinderella-inspired fantasy romance where a young woman caught in a difficult life crosses paths with a determined military colonel. Court pressures, class expectations, and a growing threat make their connection anything but simple.
Rumpelstiltskin
by KM Shea
2014
Seamstress Gemma is imprisoned by a mad king who demands she spin straw into gold. The mysterious mage Stil can help, but every magical bargain has a cost, and trusting him may be her greatest risk.
The Wild Swans
by KM Shea
2014
When a witch turns Elise's seven foster brothers into swans, the kingdom's treasurer's daughter is their only hope. To save them, she must knit seven nettle shirts without speaking a word.
Puss in Boots
by KM Shea
2015
Gabrielle and her clever talking cat Puss make an unlikely team in a dangerous fairy-tale world. Their adventures lead to bandits, an ogre, and Steffen, a man who learns that courage matters more than appearances.
The Little Selkie
by KM Shea
2015
A selkie-inspired fairy-tale adventure follows a young woman caught between the sea and a dangerous human world. Stolen freedom, difficult choices, and a growing threat turn a familiar legend into a fight for her future.
Sleeping Beauty
by KM Shea
2016
Briar Rose grows up away from court, unaware of the curse and royal identity waiting for her. When dark magic returns, she and her childhood friend Isaia must protect the kingdom before her fate closes in.
Swan Lake
by KM Shea
2016
Odette is caught in a dangerous conflict shaped by curses, political ambition, and a sorcerer named Rothbart. As she fights for her country and freedom, an overlooked prince becomes an unexpected ally.
The Frog Prince
by KM Shea
2017
After an assassination attempt, Crown Prince Lucien is turned into a frog for his own safety. Strong-willed servant Ariane becomes his reluctant escort as rogue mages close in and Lucien proves he may not be as foolish as he acts.
Snow White
by KM Shea
2018
A Snow White-inspired fantasy tale follows a young woman caught in a dangerous royal conflict. With magic, hidden enemies, and a future she did not choose, survival requires more than waiting to be rescued.
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
by KM Shea
2018
Angelique is drawn into a dangerous mystery involving twelve princesses, hidden magic, and a threat that reaches beyond one kingdom. Solving it will test her power, her loyalties, and the people she is determined to save.
Timeless Fairy Tales books in chronological order

Beauty and the Beast
by KM Shea
2013Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 1
The Wild Swans
by KM Shea
2014Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 2
Cinderella and the Colonel
by KM Shea
2014Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 3
Rumpelstiltskin
by KM Shea
2014Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 4
The Little Selkie
by KM Shea
2015Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 5
Puss in Boots
by KM Shea
2015Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 6
Swan Lake
by KM Shea
2016Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 7
Sleeping Beauty
by KM Shea
2016Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 8
The Frog Prince
by KM Shea
2017Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 9
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
by KM Shea
2018Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 10
Snow White
by KM Shea
2018Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 11
Series background & context
Timeless Fairy Tales is KM Shea's shared-world collection of fantasy retellings. Each main book takes a familiar tale, such as Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, or The Frog Prince, and gives it new characters, a new setting, and a sweet romance. The stories can often be enjoyed individually, but they also build toward a larger conflict involving dark magic across the continent.
Fairy tales are becoming real, and that is bad news.
The world includes multiple kingdoms, magical councils, dangerous creatures, cursed royals, and ordinary people caught in supernatural disasters. A prince may be trapped in a beast's body, an elf may be forced to negotiate with humans, or a maid may become responsible for a frog-prince. As the series continues, characters from earlier books reappear and the separate tales begin to affect one another.
The opening books establish the approach. Beauty and the Beast follows Elle and the cursed Severin. The Wild Swans centers on Elise's attempt to save her foster brothers from a witch's curse. Cinderella and the Colonel moves to a new kingdom and a more political version of the familiar story. Later entries explore stories including Rumpelstiltskin, Puss in Boots, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses.
Angelique, the enchantress from the companion Fairy Tale Enchantress series, becomes increasingly important to the wider storyline. Her work links many of the magical crises, while other characters face the consequences in their own countries. The books grow more interconnected as the timeline moves forward, especially in the later volumes.
The tone remains hopeful even when the stakes rise. Shea's versions favor active heroines, thoughtful heroes, friendships, humor, and romantic relationships that develop through shared work rather than instant attraction. The familiar source material gives readers a starting point, but the connected world is what makes the series feel larger than a set of unrelated retellings.
Start with Beauty and the Beast and continue in publication order for the clearest experience. The Snow Queen books are set earlier in the same world, and The Fairy Tale Enchantress offers Angelique's side of the larger conflict.
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