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

At last a hoarse cough sounded from the dungeon entrance, and they turned to see Ned returned to them, embarrassed but determined. “I’ve told his Majesty young Adrien simply felt himself unworthy to wed the princess, and he was greatly cheered by the news. My orders now are to have Adrien released from his cell and made ready for the wedding with all haste,” he told them with a broad smile.


They released one another with reluctance. Selene pressed one last, chaste kiss to Adrien’s lips, leaving them tingling with desire. “You must go. And I must find myself a gown to wear! Until later, dear heart!”


A great cheer rang through the guardroom at Adrien’s entrance and meaty hands clapped her on the back until her shoulders began to feel quite sore. “Enough!” she cried. “For I’ve a suit of wedding clothes to find and a ring for my bride, and a thousand other preparations to make!”


Chapter 13