JL Merrow

In this fairytale inspired by a classic children’s story, weaver’s daughter Adrien is tired of turning down marriage proposals. So she disguises herself as a boy and sets out on a journey of discovery, accompanied only by her faithful piglet Ferkel. Rescuing a young monk named Felix from brigands, Adrien agrees to act as bodyguard on his journey to the King’s castle to present the princess with a telescope.<br><br>The lovely Princess Selene has also had more than her fair share of suitors, but she refuses to marry until someone gives her the moon. Felix’s telescope could grant her heart’s desire, but it’s Adrien who finds herself in love with the lively, beautiful princess.<br><br>Astonished to find Selene loves her in return, Adrien’s joy is short-lived. Surely Selene’s love will die when Adrien reveals her true gender? And in any case, two women cannot be married -- can they?

Capture the Moon

The monk peered at the book like a mole blinking in the sunlight. “Alas! Those brigands broke my eyeglasses, and I am sure would have killed me were it not for your brave assistance, good fellow.”


Amused to find that he took her for a man even at such close quarters, Adrien helped the young monk brush the leaves and dirt of the forest floor from his habit. He was of slender build, with longish, light brown hair not yet tonsured. His features were narrow, regular, and not unpleasing to the eye. “I am glad I was able to assist you, Brother,” Adrien told him. “Now, I imagine those ruffians will not be in the best of temper when they wake up, so perhaps we should be on our way before that happens?”


“Of course, of course!” the monk agreed, looking around a little bewildered. “Is my horse nearby?”


Chapter 4