
Nina Clare Books
Fairytales, fantasy novels, and Regency romance
Welcome to the world of Nina Clare Books — stories inspired by myth, legend and history. Here you’ll find fairytale retellings, mythic fantasy, and Regency romance — for readers who love no-spice love stories, plenty of humour, whimsy, adventure, and happily-ever-afters.

Fantasy Novels

The Swan King
A fairytale inspired by Neuschwanstein Castle
Elsa, the sheltered daughter of a baron, is forced to flee her home. When she’s given refuge at the royal castle it would seem that help is at hand, but the young king is not an easy man. In fact, Elsa’s not sure what kind of man he is. Caught up into strange and magical happenings, political intrigues and romantic conflicts, the glamorous world of the king disintegrates about her, and enemies close in. Elsa wonders who to trust, who to love, and if she will ever make it home again.
For readers who enjoy...
historical fantasy, enchanted castles, portals into Faerie, mystery, hidden nobility, and political intrigue
What Readers say...
​"One could almost feel and sense the magic of the Mountain... the characters were very well developed, and the prose sparkled."
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​"A hauntingly beautiful novel. It will remain in my thoughts and my heart for a long time."
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"This was written like historical fiction, fluid and mesmerizing."
"I cared about Elsa and was caught up in the mystery of the Swan King. I read it in one sitting; I couldn't put it down. I read a lot of fantasy novels and this has a complexity that a lot of fairy novels don't. I strongly recommend it."

Raise the Dead
A fantasy sequel to Jane Eyre
Would you go into hell to rescue the one you love?
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After long years of hardship Jane Rochester is now a young bride settling into a quiet life with the man she loves. But a mysterious stranger at the door resurrects old troubles, unearths buried secrets, and revives a family curse; the past will not leave them in peace.
A malignant force is tearing Jane’s new family apart, and she will have to journey into the very mouth of hell to seek to break it, with no assurance of ever returning home to the living world.
A re-imagining of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre in a fantasy quest through the supernatural realms of heaven and hell.
Part of the A Classic Retold multi-author series.
For readers who enjoy...
Gothic fantasy, marital romance, classic novel retellings
What Readers say...
​"Delves into the supernatural world of the prince of darkness and weighty evil felt by the Rochesters. The author did a great job of weaving hope and truth to combat the darkness which left me feeling satisfied with a good ending!"
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"Captures the language and atmosphere of “Jane Eyre” and begins where Charlotte Brontë left us...The later course of the story is reminiscent of Dante’s Inferno. Despite the happy ending, it's not for the faint hearted. 5 Stars!"
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"The tale and themes of Hades and Persephone are woven throughout the setting and characters.
Such an imaginative way to expand what could have happened to Jane and Rochester... I do recommend reading Jane Eyre because it is a great book, but this story can still be read and understood without having read it."

Beck​
A Medieval fairy tale inspired by the Scottish ballad 'Young Beichan'
A fairy tale of medieval lives and forbidden loves… and a little bit of magic.
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Three noble families. Worlds apart but bound together by the choices they have made, and the fates chosen for them.
Rich man’s servant or rich man's child. Highborn or low. Everyone’s a slave until love can set them free.
For readers who enjoy...
adventure, coming-of-age heroes, multiple secondary romances, pseudo-medieval setting, redemption theme
What Readers say...
"Rich writing brings together beloved fairy-tale tropes, the retelling of a Scottish ballad, some familiar alternate-world history, and the overarching story of a fairy's redemption. It all adds up to a story not to be missed by any lover of fairy-tale lore!"
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"Entertaining and imaginative. I have rarely enjoyed a book more than this one. And I do a lot of reading!"
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"Beck is amazing, so many twists, you can follow the different characters and situations without losing track of the core. A book to read quickly, either at bedtime or curled up on the sofa."

Wishes
A fairytale reimagining of Pride & Prejudice
Fitzwilliam Darcy has nothing to wish for because it seems he already has it all: high rank, handsome looks, and a very handsome fortune. But what comfort is money and status when his best friend betrays him, his beloved sister is almost lost to him, and the only woman he has ever wanted despises him?
Prestige and pride will not solve the problems of his heart; money cannot buy the most precious things in life, and not every wish can come true without the help of others.
For readers who enjoy...
gentle fairytale worlds, fairy godmothers, subtle magic
What Readers say...
"I enjoyed the "magic" slant of the story. It was also interesting that most of the story was from the point of view of Mr. Darcy! I particularly liked the ending. I recommend this to all lovers of Pride and Prejudice."
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"Charming! So enjoyed this book and look forward to sharing it with my nearest and dearest. Cannot recommend it highly enough!"
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"The author does a nice job of infusing a little magic into the classic love story."

Charming
A fairytale reimagining of Mansfield Park
Francine Perle – downtrodden, ignored, and living as an outsider among her grand relations. Her one chance at a better life has failed; nothing she has wished for has come to pass. Will she be forever subject to the wishes of others? And must she sacrifice herself to a marriage of convenience while watching the man she loves fall for another woman’s charms?
For readers who enjoy... sweet romance, rags-to-riches, gentle fantasy
What Readers say...
"Sweet characters and fun dialogue. It was a bubbly fun story that was most enjoyable to read."
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"The writing here is delightful, and I loved Francine as the main character. It makes sense to me that fairy charms and love potions were involved in all those bungled romances!"
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"If you love Mansfield Park and hints of magic, if the tone of the original story touches your heart, you will enjoy this novel very much."

Beloved
A fairytale reimagining of Northanger Abbey
Lady Eleanor is confined within her father’s castle walls, her true love banished for his lack of wealth.
Catherine is a village girl, journeying abroad for the first time. But why has Lady Eleanor’s father singled out the obscure Catherine for a wife for his son when she lacks the wealth he demands? And what is the mystery that haunts the castle chambers? Catherine is determined to find out…
Ballrooms and castles, knights in armour, rumours of dragons, star-crossed lovers, and some happy ever afters.
For readers who enjoy...
knights and castles, ballrooms and Bath, mystery and magic
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