Free eBook: The Cinderella Curse by J. L. Penn

The Cinderella Curse by J. L. Penn is FREE probably only for the rest of today or through tomorrow since Amazon only allows these self-published titles to be free for three days.

Book description:

Please note that this is a novella equivalent to 70 pages of a hardback novel.

From the acclaimed author of Reunion comes the hilarious tale of a girl who whacks a witch, gets cursed, and becomes a pumpkin at midnight. Sound strange? She thinks so.

Cindy had a fairy tale life – well, not literally – but she was pretty and popular. Then one fateful autumn day, while picking apples, she encountered a real-life witch. After accidentally clocking the witch on the head with her basket of apples, the angry witch put a spell on her. As Cindy would soon find out, she was destined to live out her nights turning into a pumpkin at midnight. Talk about a crimp in your social life!

There is only one antidote for Cindy’s terrible curse - if only she knew what it was. Hilarity ensues as Cindy attempts to lead a normal life as a part-time pumpkin.

Princess and the Pea Retelling: The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James

Eloisa James has released a few fairy tale inspired category romances the last few years and today is the release date for her latest: The Duke Is Mine. It might not sound like it from the title, but this one is inspired by The Princess and the Pea which gets a big hurrah from me since this one so rarely inspires any novel.

Book description from the publisher:

Destiny will be decided between the sheets in this all-new tale of “The Princess and the Pea.”

For Olivia Lytton, betrothal to the Duke of Canterwick—hardly a Prince Charming—feels more like a curse than a happily-ever-after. At least his noble status will help her sister, Georgiana, secure an engagement with the brooding, handsome Tarquin, Duke of Sconce, a perfect match for her in every way . . . every way but one. Tarquin has fallen in love with Olivia.

Quin never puts passion before reason. And reason says that Georgiana is his ideal bride. But the sensual, fiery, strong-willed Olivia ignites an unknown longing in him— a desire they are both powerless to resist. When a scandalous affair begins, they risk losing everything—Olivia’s engagement, her sister’s friendship, and their own fragile love. Only one thing can save them—and it awaits in the bedroom, where a magnificent mattress holds life-changing answers to the greatest romantic riddle of all.

James's previous fairy tale inspired titles include A Kiss at Midnight (Cinderella) and When Beauty Tamed the Beast (Beauty and the Beast).

Advertising: Dixon Homes and Fairy Tales

For small, local spot ads, they're not bad. And they're Australian! (I'm in the U.S., so that makes them more interesting...)

The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood by J.G. van Caspel

De Schoone Slaapster in het Bosch

Mother Goose Fairy Tale.

by J.G. van Caspel (Dutch)

(02-05 1870--06-02 1928)

Found via Love for Books.

Advertising: Red Bull and Fairy Tales

Frog Prince

I'm not a fan of Red Bull myself and never really cared for these ads, but in the interest of sharing ad campaigns, here they are! At least they went for less of the princess tales and some of the others instead.



Rapunzel



Aladdin

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you dear readers which ever celebrations you honor this week. This week is special to me here at SurLaLune because it is also the 13th anniversary of SurLaLune on the 28th. Here are some pictures of my poor tilted tree this year with many fairy tale ornaments on it. I never got the other ornaments dug out of the garage thanks to a few mishaps the past few weeks which has also lead to my relative quiet on the blog. But in its simplicity, the tree has still delighted. I hope your holidays are as delightful through the new year.

Here are some close-ups in which you can identify some of the illustrations and fairy tales if you like, there are many more, but this is what my camera agreed to capture without overexposing...

Advertising: Bensons for Beds and Sleeping Beauty

Simple and effective. That's a fun way to use Sleeping Beauty in advertising!

Bensons for Beds 'Sleeping Beauty' TV ad by Wand Agency