The Rose Bride A Retelling of "The White Bride and the Black Bride"

"Once upon a Time" Is TimelessWhen Rose's mother dies, her only comfort is the exquisite rose garden hermother left behind. The purple blossoms serve as an assurance of hermother's love. But Rose is dealt a second blow when her father dies and hisgreedy widow, Ombrine, and her daughter, Desiree, move in and take overthe manor in true Cinderella fashion.Fate has been cruel to Ombrine and Desiree, too. So despite their harshways, Rose has compassion. But these feelings are bitterly tested when, in arage, Ombrine tears out the garden. Rose nearly gives up all hope -- until achance meeting with the king. Happiness might be within her reach, but firstshe must prevail over Ombrine. And then she must determine if she has thecourage to love.

Nancy Holder has published more than 200 short stories and seventy-eight books, including the New York Times bestselling Wicked series. She lives in San Diego with her daughter, Belle, and far too many animals. Visit her at Nancy Holder.com.