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Timeless Fairy Tales Books in Order

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Explore 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

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11 books

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.

11

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

  1. Book cover for "Beauty and the Beast"

    Beauty and the Beast

    by KM Shea

    2013Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Wild Swans"

    The Wild Swans

    by KM Shea

    2014Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Cinderella and the Colonel"

    Cinderella and the Colonel

    by KM Shea

    2014Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Rumpelstiltskin"

    Rumpelstiltskin

    by KM Shea

    2014Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "The Little Selkie"

    The Little Selkie

    by KM Shea

    2015Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "Puss in Boots"

    Puss in Boots

    by KM Shea

    2015Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "Swan Lake"

    Swan Lake

    by KM Shea

    2016Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Sleeping Beauty"

    Sleeping Beauty

    by KM Shea

    2016Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "The Frog Prince"

    The Frog Prince

    by KM Shea

    2017Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "The Twelve Dancing Princesses"

    The Twelve Dancing Princesses

    by KM Shea

    2018Timeless Fairy Tales, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "Snow White"

    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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