Today is the Book Birthday for Nobody's Cinderella.
The Cinderella theme is one of the most popular in genre fiction. After all, the right pair of shoes can change your life. Just ask Cinderella.
Although that may not be a strong enough rationalization for buying a pair of high heels that probably cost more than my first car, I do wonder if the whole Cinderella/Glass Slipper thing is responsible for my shoe addiction.
The Cinderella story was my favorite fairy tale when I was a kid, and I've probably seen every big screen adaptation of the myth.
Ever After starring gorgeous Dougray Scott and Drew Barrymore is my favorite.
The Cinderella Myth
Did you know that the Cinderella myth is still one of the most popular folk tales worldwide? You'll find it in not only European countries but also in India, Vietnam, and Africa. In truth, it crosses all cultural lines. There are hundreds of folk tale versions of the Cinderella story in just about every culture.One of the earliest recorded versions comes from China. According to the Chinese story, the heroine doesn't have a fairy godmother, but a magical fish who helps her. However, a golden shoe leads a prince to her, and they marry. Some sources say the story actually originated in Greece even earlier.
Nearly 1200 years later, Cinderella is still having her story told by countless authors – including me. Don't let the title , Nobody's Cinderella, fool you.
Most Cinderella stories don't show Cindy and her prince living happily ever after, but I do. You'll see Darcy and Chase again in Cinderella Blue, (Book 2 of San Antone Two-Step), because I like to see love validated. Isn't that what a sequel is for? Book 2 stars Darcy's brother Bruce. You'll meet him in Nobody's Cinderella, and he'll meet his match in Cinderella Blue.
Nobody's Cinderella is the first book in the San Antone Two-Step Series.
Heroine Darcy wishes on a Christmas star. She wants her prince—Chase Whitaker, her boss—to want her. Unfortunately, Chase doesn't know she's alive—outside of the office, that is. She's not even a blip on his radar.
Darcy's fairy godmother—her scheming BFF—gives Darcy a makeover, but instead of a pair of glass slippers, Darcy slips into a new attitude. But she should have been careful what she wished for!
Of course, the cover of Nobody's Cinderella features pretty shoes. After all, what is Cinderella without a pair of knock 'em dead shoes?In Cinderella Blue, Book 2 of San Antone Two-Step, Andie wears her heels when she needs to boost her personal power.
She too finds her Prince Charming—even though she's not looking for one, doesn't want one, and can't figure out to do with him when she finds him.
In Cinderella Blue, these 2 cops who seem total opposites are actually 2 kindred spirits. Many readers label this romantic comedy as laugh-out loud.
Do you like the Cinderella myth? What's your favorite Cinderella portrayal?
How do you like to see it re-imagined?
Unfortunately, I can't make either of these Cinderella romances free today.
But, you can download a free romance short story LuvU4Ever. Since it's set at Christmas, it's perfect for a short holiday read.
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