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The Starlit Prince: A Standalone Fantasy Romance (Secrets of the Fae) Kindle Edition
Talia's promise of a happy future is stolen the night her landlord's cruelty shatters her dreams. To save her family from ruin, she will be forced into a marriage with the very man who betrayed her. But just as all hope seems lost, a mysterious stranger offers a surprising bargain: marry him instead, and he'll free her family from the landlord's grasp.
Desperate for a solution, Talia agrees. In a whirlwind, Talia is swept into a marriage with Rafael, a fae who seems determined to remain distant from his bride. As she leaves behind the life she knew, Talia enters a world of magic, deception, and danger, where every truth she uncovers about her husband only deepens the mystery of his intentions. Despite what he did for her, Rafael is no savior—he is a tormented soul, bound to secrets that could cost her everything.
Determined to get to know her elusive fae husband, Talia learns that to get close to him is to flirt with death itself. But the truth is so much more complicated than she ever imagined, and true love isn't something that comes easily—she must fight for it, and risk losing everything.
The Starlit Prince is an immersive fantasy romance inspired by the Spanish fairytale The Lily and the Bear. This no-spice retelling blends Beauty and the Beast vibes with the longing of star-crossed love. Perfect for fans of dark fairytales, complex characters, and hard-won happily ever afters.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSeptember 26, 2023
- Reading age15 - 18 years
- File size3.1 MB
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- ASIN : B0CCCVFGJL
- Publisher : Hill City Press (September 26, 2023)
- Publication date : September 26, 2023
- Language : English
- File size : 3.1 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 293 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #21,225 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #20 in Folklore (Kindle Store)
- #202 in Fairy Tale Fantasy (Kindle Store)
- #276 in Folklore (Books)
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About the author

C. F. E. Black loves to get swept away in books, both reading and writing them. Fantasy and sci-fi have been her bread and butter since childhood, and she couldn’t imagine life without her beloved fictional worlds. When she's not writing, she's probably outside or baking cookies. She lives in the blissfully hot south with her knight-in-shining-armor husband and their two knights-in-training. Connect with her and find bonus content on her website.
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Customers enjoyed the story and found it engaging. They appreciated the well-written dialogue and poetic style. The characters were likable and easy to fall for. The book had a fast pace without being jumpy or ridiculous. Readers described the world as beautiful and whimsical. The book was heartwarming and kept them riveted from beginning to end.
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Customers enjoy the story. They find it engaging with its characters and world-building. The book has plenty of fantasy while being easy to follow. Readers appreciate the horses, curse, and Spanish flair. While some found the story simple but engaging, others felt it was a bit fast-paced.
"...raunchy and explicit, but this book didn't - which made it a much more enjoyable read. I believed the chemistry and angst between characters...." Read more
"...everything was out to get you, the secrets, and the romance kept the interest high throughout. The scenery was vivid and whimsical...." Read more
"...but closed door/"clean" romance book with action, fighting, and fantasy. I can't wait for more books in this world she's built!" Read more
"...It was a good read and kept me riveted from beginning to end, even through the pages I had already read...." Read more
Customers enjoy the writing style. They appreciate the lovely writing, wonderful word building, and poetic dialogue without being clichéd. The characters are well-written without being crude or bad language. The descriptions of both places and emotions allow readers to immerse themselves in the world. Readers also mention that the book has an engaging plot with swoon-worthy quotes and handsome characters.
"...They were likable as well. Nice, easy read. I will read this author again." Read more
"...The scenery was vivid and whimsical. I loved the way the vows were worked into the entire story shaping their perspectives and the outcome...." Read more
"...and character actions, but I enjoyed the characters and it was an easy read." Read more
"...n’t slow paced and I really enjoyed reading a fantasy novel without filthy language and explicit sex." Read more
Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters amazing and likable, with individual personalities. The writing style is beautiful, and readers appreciate the complex layering of the characters' love story. It's easy for them to quickly fall for the characters and cheer some on.
"...I believed the chemistry and angst between characters. They were likable as well. Nice, easy read. I will read this author again." Read more
"...Lovely story and characters...." Read more
".../better explanations of scenes and character actions, but I enjoyed the characters and it was an easy read." Read more
"...Easy to quickly fall for the characters and cheer some on and be drawn in. Also I was wondering how the climax would play out...." Read more
Customers enjoy the fast-paced story with lots of action and good character development. They find it an engaging read with intense battle scenes. The plot is familiar yet not predictable, with fun surprises and a creative world.
"...The horses, the dangerous creatures, the way everything was out to get you, the secrets, and the romance kept the interest high throughout...." Read more
"...for a mature but closed door/"clean" romance book with action, fighting, and fantasy. I can't wait for more books in this world she's built!" Read more
"This was good, if not a little fast. I enjoyed that it wasn't drawn out too long, but I also think things happened very fast...." Read more
"Lovely book. The story wasn’t slow paced and I really enjoyed reading a fantasy novel without filthy language and explicit sex." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's beauty and whimsical scenery. They find it an exciting, creative retelling of Beauty and the Beast with a happy ending. The love story is sweet and swoony, with fun surprises and a creative fantasy world.
"...They were likable as well. Nice, easy read. I will read this author again." Read more
"...The scenery was vivid and whimsical. I loved the way the vows were worked into the entire story shaping their perspectives and the outcome...." Read more
"...The story is great, the romance is sweet, and the cover of the actual book is stunning!" Read more
"Talia and Raphael paint a beautiful picture of what marriage should be. I would have liked to have had one more chapter with them though." Read more
Customers find the book passionate and riveting from beginning to end. They feel the longing and tension are palpable. The themes of redemption, sacrificial love, and goodness triumphant resonate with them. The story explores themes of commitment and love.
"...This tale holds some great truths about love, commitment, and what it takes to bear each other's burdens. (No pun intended.)..." Read more
"...It was a good read and kept me riveted from beginning to end, even through the pages I had already read...." Read more
"...are into fae, clean but soul wrenching romance, magic, but also themes of redemption, sacrificial love, and goodness triumphant, then give this book..." Read more
"...I love this version of enemies to lovers because it feels earned...." Read more
Customers enjoy the rich and amazing fantasy world. They find the story engaging and captivated by the characters and plot.
"...It was such a gripping story and had so many wonderful swoon worthy moments and the ending was soooo good and it had me turning the pages as fast as..." Read more
"...loves in Spain, I loved the references to agriculture, food and landscapes I know. Great arch for the male lead...." Read more
"I read this in 2 days. I loved the story, the characters, the world, and the lessons learned...." Read more
"This story drew me in immediately! I love all the characters and world building. Threw twists and turns, it kept me on the edge of my seat...." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's clean writing style. They find it engaging with plenty of romance and action.
"I enjoyed this take on the classical story. Loved that the book was clean!!..." Read more
"A new twist on a classic. Well written characters and exciting drama. Clean and entertaining now to look for more from this author." Read more
"...It ticked all the boxes for me. Sci-fi ✅️ Clean, sweet, no spice romance ✅️ Mystery ✅️" Read more
"...I love that it was clean but still passionate." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024I enjoyed this take on the classical story. Loved that the book was clean!! So many books about fae get raunchy and explicit, but this book didn't - which made it a much more enjoyable read. I believed the chemistry and angst between characters. They were likable as well. Nice, easy read. I will read this author again.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024What do we love so much about being swept away into a new world? Add in the mysterious and tricky fae along with a marriage bargain and a wicked curse, and you have a recipe for a captivating tale. The horses, the dangerous creatures, the way everything was out to get you, the secrets, and the romance kept the interest high throughout. The scenery was vivid and whimsical. I loved the way the vows were worked into the entire story shaping their perspectives and the outcome. This tale holds some great truths about love, commitment, and what it takes to bear each other's burdens. (No pun intended.) The treacherous journey, the shift, and the vicious fae at the palace made for an exciting ending that was hard to put down. If I had to make any constructive comments, it would be that there could have been a few more details here and there to make everything richer, the side characters backstory, do they go see her parents again, more exploration of the magic of that world, etc. Regardless, this was still an enjoyable tale.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025I love all the synchronicity of this tale.
You have to read it though to understand.
This book has some seriously tense moments that reminded me of Sarah J Maas and I wondered if I, the reader, was about to be betrayed. Thankfully no. Just really good writing. Whew.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024Wow. I will confess, I read the end to this before I got there because I was on the edge of my seat. But that did not stop me from going back to read every word on the journey to the end. Again, wow. Being unfamiliar with the story “The Lily and the Bear” I had no idea how this was going to go. It was a good read and kept me riveted from beginning to end, even through the pages I had already read.
I feel like the one negative is that we didn’t get to see Talia reunite with her parents or hear anything about them again. This is a standalone, but there are more books coming out in this same world…so I am hoping for some crossover and some closure there.
Romance: a bit more than I would like, but very clean overall. It was more that I didn’t care for a couple of scenes or phrases. Also, however, they are married—and again, there was nothing steamy—and I am happy with this book.
Violence: well, there is quite a bit of fighting. The fae are a vicious people, apparently. I wasn’t overly disturbed by it (positive elements of the story outweigh the violence) but don’t read if you are squeamish at the thought of blood
- Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025This book didn’t blow my socks off and I think had more in-depth/better explanations of scenes and character actions, but I enjoyed the characters and it was an easy read.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024I love this book! The story is great, the romance is sweet, and the cover of the actual book is stunning!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024This was good, if not a little fast. I enjoyed that it wasn't drawn out too long, but I also think things happened very fast. Even still i enjoyed it immensely!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024Once I got into the second half of the book, I couldn't put it down and raced to the end! Lovely story and characters. Highly recommend for any young adult, but also enjoyed it being in my 30s and looking for a mature but closed door/"clean" romance book with action, fighting, and fantasy. I can't wait for more books in this world she's built!
Top reviews from other countries
- Kallie TolleyReviewed in Canada on August 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story
Love that it was a clean romance, with no bad language, and such a great story line.
- Sana JuvariyaReviewed in India on April 2, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy and Spanish folklore
An enthralling mix of fantasy and folklore!
The world building and pacing was good. Both the leads were well written and romance was nicely developed.
- PJ StewartReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fairytale Adventure
- Fae + Human love
- Dual POV
- Shapeshifter
- Marriage Deal
- Slow Burn
Firstly, the chapter construction and Spanish theme of the human world is glorious! In addition, the dreamscapes and fae worldbuilding were so beautifully described that the reader is fully immersed. The continuity across both worlds of the equine theme is elegant
Plot
Hours before Talia is set to win a fortune at the midsummer races, everything falls to pieces at her feet. The only way to save her family from utter ruin is to accept a snap deal with a mysterious fae and become his bride
The Starlit Prince is a wonderful reimagining of the Swiss fairytale 'The Bear Prince' with echoes of 'The Beauty and the Beast'
Quotes;
"Strength is sometimes best expressed in tears, I think. For the alternative is madness" - Everence
"She is nothing more than the sacrifice you need, nothing more brother. Win her heart & send her on to the first and last. Perhaps he even sent her to set you free" - Hector
"Protect her, destroy her. The two objectives were entwined so closely, as were the methods I would use to execute either. Handling a dove to keep it safe was as likely to harm it as to help it" Rafael
"I will hold you until the stars fall and the earth melts, if it would mean I could keep you safe" - Rafael
"We become like what we love" - Talia
The story is full of adventure, elegant yet fast paced, keeping the reader entranced and gripped until it's culmination in a resounding finale. Fantastic read and looking forward to more from this author. Highly recommended
Enjoy your reading!
PJ StewartA Fairytale Adventure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2023
- Dual POV
- Shapeshifter
- Marriage Deal
- Slow Burn
Firstly, the chapter construction and Spanish theme of the human world is glorious! In addition, the dreamscapes and fae worldbuilding were so beautifully described that the reader is fully immersed. The continuity across both worlds of the equine theme is elegant
Plot
Hours before Talia is set to win a fortune at the midsummer races, everything falls to pieces at her feet. The only way to save her family from utter ruin is to accept a snap deal with a mysterious fae and become his bride
The Starlit Prince is a wonderful reimagining of the Swiss fairytale 'The Bear Prince' with echoes of 'The Beauty and the Beast'
Quotes;
"Strength is sometimes best expressed in tears, I think. For the alternative is madness" - Everence
"She is nothing more than the sacrifice you need, nothing more brother. Win her heart & send her on to the first and last. Perhaps he even sent her to set you free" - Hector
"Protect her, destroy her. The two objectives were entwined so closely, as were the methods I would use to execute either. Handling a dove to keep it safe was as likely to harm it as to help it" Rafael
"I will hold you until the stars fall and the earth melts, if it would mean I could keep you safe" - Rafael
"We become like what we love" - Talia
The story is full of adventure, elegant yet fast paced, keeping the reader entranced and gripped until it's culmination in a resounding finale. Fantastic read and looking forward to more from this author. Highly recommended
Enjoy your reading!
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- Kelly-ann OosterbeekReviewed in Australia on August 20, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic, fast-paced and cozy.
A lovely read that found the perfect balance between cozy fantasy and full ACOTAR type stuff, while still hitting the right notes of romantasy.
I loved that it was clean but still exciting, and would definitely reccomend.
- AshleyReviewed in Canada on March 5, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars loved it!
Loved this story! I would have liked to see a bit more of Talia’s former life be brought into the end but it was beautifully done still!