The Gingerbread Queen

From the author of The Mermaid's Sister, an Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Winner for Young Adult Fiction and winner of the Realm Award for Book of the Year!Once upon a time, Gretel defeated the witch of the gingerbread cottage and saved Hansel. Now, she must face what the witch left behind...Germany, 1825. Thirteen years have passed since Gretel and her brother Hansel started new lives in a small town. She's changed her name, lived quietly, and tried to forget her terrible past-yet gossiping neighbors accuse her of being the old witch's protégé. When roguish Hansel stirs up the townsfolk's wrath, she must return to the gingerbread cottage-a place both she and her enemies fear.Deep within the forest, the white duck awaits Gretel's return. He and the enchanted forest have plans to nudge her toward a dark, magical future-whether she likes it or not.Could it be her fate to become the next cruel witch-queen to reign--and to forfeit any chance of a happily-ever-after with a kind and noble man? And what dangerous secrets does the white duck hide?The Gingerbread Queen is book one in the Gingerbread Legacy duology from award-winning author Carrie Anne Noble. I've been a fan of Carrie's work since I was entranced with The Mermaid's Sister and have read everything else she's published. Her fun spins on fairy tales and fairy tale creatures have a charm I'll always enjoy. - Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal Bestselling AuthorCarrie Anne Noble takes everything you've known about a familiar tale and turns it upside down, giving the reader a story of unexpected events, heart-stirring romance, and delightful characters. - Christina Farley, author of the Gilded series