The Healer's Apprentice (Fairy Tale Romance Series Book 1)

Name: The Healer's Apprentice (Fairy Tale Romance Series Book 1)
Price: 0.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (1850 reviews)
Author: Melanie Dickerson

by Melanie Dickerson

Historical Fiction Romantasy

4.4 (1,850)

4.4 stars from 1,850 reviews. Top 82% of Historical Fiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You love fairytale retellings that feel grounded and real, with stakes that matter beyond just the romance.
You're drawn to historical settings where characters have to choose between duty and desire, and you want that tension to feel genuine.
You appreciate young adult romance that doesn't talk down to you, with genuine emotion and a plot that surprises you.

Maybe not for you if...

You need dark, morally grey characters and gritty realism; this is a cleaner, more optimistic take on the fairytale.
You prefer fast-burn, immediate chemistry; Rose and Hamlin's connection builds slowly and deliberately.
You want standalone stories; this is book one of a series, so there will be threads left open.

About this book

A reimagining of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale set in a medieval castle, combining romance, danger, and royalty. Rose, a woodcutter's daughter, has secured a rare position as a healer's apprentice at Hagenheim Castle. Though she struggles with the sight of blood, she is determined to succeed—returning home to marry an aging merchant her mother has chosen is her only alternative, and the prospect fills her with dread. When Lord Hamlin, the future duke, is injured, Rose tends to his wound. As she cares for him, she experiences unfamiliar emotions and begins to wonder if he shares her feelings. However, their connection is complicated by the fact that Lord Hamlin is already betrothed to a mysterious young woman in hiding. As Rose's circumstances become increasingly uncertain, she must begin a journey to understand her own future. This historical romance is an award-winning creative retelling of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale.

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Currently around #36K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 57% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 1,850 reviews

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