Of Spindles and Nightfall
(2025)A Rumpelstiltskin Fairy Tale Romance
(A book in the Villain's Kiss series)
A novel by J Ann Curtis
Never bargain with demons—especially the demon king.
Rumpelstiltskin meets The Serpent and the Wings of Night in this spicy, fairy tale retelling.
Vampire princess Aryana lives in darkness, a tool of reprisal within her uncle’s kingdom. When the demon king, Rumpelstiltskin, steals her and turns her over to her enemies, she is surprised when Rumpel claims she can turn straw into gold. Why is the demon king playing games with her life? What is he really after?
Rumpelstiltskin only has one thing on his mind. Survival. The deadly demon trials are fast approaching and the determined, fiery vampire princess is the centerpiece to Rumpel’s victory. After forcing her into a bargain that will keep him alive, he finds his original plans turned on their head. After all, he was never meant to become the vampress’s mate or expose his darkest secrets to her. The more time he spends in her presence, the deeper hold she has on him.
He can’t let her live to the end of the trials. She’s too much of a liability.
Rumpel has survived this long in the ruthless world of demons, he won’t let one little vampress be his downfall.
Of Spindles and Nightfall is a slow-burn, steamy, dark fantasy retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. It is part of a collection of standalone stories that reimagine the roles of villains and heroes. If you like shadow daddy demon kings and the princesses who can't help but fall for them, then this book is for you! Perfect for fans of Tessonja Odette and Jennifer L. Armentrout.
Genre: Fantasy
Rumpelstiltskin meets The Serpent and the Wings of Night in this spicy, fairy tale retelling.
Vampire princess Aryana lives in darkness, a tool of reprisal within her uncle’s kingdom. When the demon king, Rumpelstiltskin, steals her and turns her over to her enemies, she is surprised when Rumpel claims she can turn straw into gold. Why is the demon king playing games with her life? What is he really after?
Rumpelstiltskin only has one thing on his mind. Survival. The deadly demon trials are fast approaching and the determined, fiery vampire princess is the centerpiece to Rumpel’s victory. After forcing her into a bargain that will keep him alive, he finds his original plans turned on their head. After all, he was never meant to become the vampress’s mate or expose his darkest secrets to her. The more time he spends in her presence, the deeper hold she has on him.
He can’t let her live to the end of the trials. She’s too much of a liability.
Rumpel has survived this long in the ruthless world of demons, he won’t let one little vampress be his downfall.
Of Spindles and Nightfall is a slow-burn, steamy, dark fantasy retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. It is part of a collection of standalone stories that reimagine the roles of villains and heroes. If you like shadow daddy demon kings and the princesses who can't help but fall for them, then this book is for you! Perfect for fans of Tessonja Odette and Jennifer L. Armentrout.
Genre: Fantasy