Bøger af Serena Valentino

This was supposed to be her happily ever after...ItΓÇÖs a familiar tale: A kind and beautiful young girl, reeling from loss. A doting father, frantic to bring a motherΓÇÖs love back into his daughterΓÇÖs life. And the selfish, cruel woman who insinuates herself into that familyΓÇöa woman so unfeeling, so cold hearted, that when her new husband dies, she makes the girl a servant in her own home.But who is that evil stepmother, that icy lady of the house? How did she become so closed off that, in the face of a childΓÇÖs grief, she thought only to seek wealth and power for herself and her abhorrent daughters? Before that fateful ball, before the glass slipper and the prince, there was another storyΓÇöa story of love and grief, of hope and of dreams dashed. It is the story of Lady Tremaine.Even the coldest of villains are sometimes wives and mothers, women who loved and lost and hoped forsomething grander for their lives . . . once upon a dream.The latest novel in Serena ValentinoΓÇÖs deliciously devious Villains series introduces the most famed and hated wicked stepmother of them allΓÇöbut turns everything you know about her on its head.

Evil is made not born.Book 5 in the wildly popular Villains series.The tale of the legendary golden flower is widely known. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the flower is coveted by an old witch to keep herself young and beautiful. And always the flower is used to save a dying queen, who then gives birth to a princess with magical hair. Not willing to lose the flower, the old witch steals the princess and locks her away in a high tower, raising her as her own. But the princess always finds out who she truly is and manages to defeat the old witch. And yet this is only half the story. So what of the old witch, Mother Gothel? Where does she come from? And how does she come across the magical golden flower? Here is one account that recounts a version of the story that has remained untold for centuries . . . until now. It is a tale of mothers and daughters, of youth and dark magic. It is a tale of the old witch. Enjoy Serena Valentino''s entire Villain''s series.Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Book 1)The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty''s Prince (Book 2)Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Book 3)Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Book 4)Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Book 5)The Odd Sisters: A Villains Novel (Book 6)Evil Thing (Book 7)

The tale is told as if itΓÇÖs happening once upon a dream: the lovely maiden meets her handsome prince in the woods.The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the maiden finds out that she is a princessΓÇöa princess who has been cursed by a dark fairy to prick her finger on a spindle and fall into an eternal sleep. Though her three good fairies try to protect her, the princess succumbs to the curse. But the power of good endures, as her true love defeats the fire-breathing dragon and awakens the princess with true loveΓÇÖs first kiss. The two live happily ever after. And yet this is only half the story. So what of the dark fairy, Maleficent? Why does she curse the innocent princess? What led to her becoming so filled with malice, anger, and hatred? Many tales have tried to explain her motives. Here is one account, pulled down from the many passed down through the ages. It is a tale of love and betrayal, of magic and reveries. It is a tale of the Mistress of All Evil. Evil is made, not born. Enjoy Serena Valentino''s entire Villain''s series!Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Book 1)The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty''s Prince (Book 2)Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Book 3)Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Book 4)Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Book 5)The Odd Sisters: A Villains Novel (Book 6)Evil Thing (Book 7)

"Adapted in part from Disney's The Little Mermaid"--Title page verso.

"The myth has been told for centuries: Brothers Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades waged a years-long war against their father Cronus and his tyrannical Titans. Upon their mighty victory, Zeus split the world into three. For himself, he claimed the Sky and what fell below it. To his brother Poseidon, he assigned dominion over the Sea. And his oldest brother, Hades, would rule the Underworld. While Hades tries to make the best of a lonely situation, eternity proves a long time to be forced live in a role--a domain--he never wanted. And the part of the story no one tells is that when your family treats you like a villain, it is far too easy to become one. Years of being ignored and shamed by his family reach a fiery head, when three perfectly alive witches find their way into the land of the dead. Bored and lonely, Hades befriends these mysterious Odd Sisters and makes a bargain that will change the course of fate. But when you're a god, making a deal has the potential to rewrite more stories than just your own..."--

"Adapted in part from the Disney film One Hundred and One Dalmatians"--Title page verso.

"Throughout the Villains series, the Odd Sisters have meddled in the lives of the Wicked Queen, The Beast, Ursula, Maleficent, and Mother Gothel, changing the course of fate for the greatest villains ever known. Now, it's time for their reckoning. This latest novel by the author of the wildly popular Villains series goes deeper into the lives of the twisted, diabolical Odd Sisters, finally revealing the dark truth about who they are and where they're from"--

Based on Disney's animated film "Beauty and the Beast, " this follow-up to Valentino's "Fairest of All" explores how the prince, once jovial and beloved by his people, became a reclusive and bitter monster. Is it possible that he can find true love and break the curse that has been placed upon him?

Enjoy this exciting new chapter in Serena Valentino's best-selling Villain Tales series, featuring a striking new cover design and Hades, the menace of the underworld

Learn all about the infamous Cruella De Vil's past in this stunning visual adaptation of Disney's popular Villain Tales series

Why was the queen so desperate to be the fairest of all? Find out in this fun addition to the Snow White story

A ghostly stand-alone novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Disney's Villain Tales series, that reimagines Disney's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow through the eyes of a modern teen ... Kat Van Tassel wants nothing to do with Sleepy Hollow's ghostly history. But when her mother gives her the original Katrina van Tassel's diary on the two-hundredth anniversary of the Headless Horseman's haunting, a new legend begins to take shape, weaving together the past and the present in eerie ways. When a new girl in town opens Kat's eyes to the possibility that ghosts are real, it makes her question who she truly wants to be... and be with. Can Kat uncover a two-hundred-year-old secret, and trace its shocking reverberations in her own life, in time to protect what she truly loves?

"You may think this tale as old as time has been told before. You may know about the beauty, and the beast, and the curse they broke together. But some stories have more than one ending. Some stories have more than one villain. Such is the story of Gaston. Growing up, young Gaston lived in the shadow of his friend, the prince. He agreed with the prince's ideas, went along with the prince's schemes, and hid his own talents so that his best friend could shine. But the prince paid a price for his wicked ways. As he grew more beastly and the world began to forget him, Gaston was no longer forced to pretend. He was determined, never again, to be second-best to anyone. No one says no to Gaston. The mysterious Odd Sisters know an opportunity to meddle when they see it. And once they do, it just might lead to the downfall of everyone's favorite guy"--

The Disney Villains are here to spread some holiday fear! No one despises the holidays more than a Disney Villain. This Christmas, Maleficent, Hades, Captain Hook, the Queen, Ursula, and Cruella are planning to ruin the holiday season once and for all! Join these dastardly Disney characters as they cause some Christmas chaos by sending their minions to ruin Christmas dinner, stealing the Lost Boys' presents, disguising themselves as Santa Claus, and more!

"Kat Van Tassel wants nothing to do with Sleepy Hollow's ghostly history. But when her mother gives her the original Katrina van Tassel's diary on the two-hundredth anniversary of the Headless Horseman's haunting, a new legend begins to take shape, weaving together the past and the present in eerie ways. When a new girl in town opens Kat's eyes to the possibility that ghosts are real, it makes her question who she truly wants to be...and be with. Can Kat uncover a two-hundred-year-old secret, and trace its shocking reverberations in her own life, in time to protect what she truly loves?"--

GloomCookie features an ensemble cast of cursed beauties, living wax statues, bad goth poets, malevolent gargoyles, disturbed werewolves, and a boy struggling to come to terms with his enormous power. The Carnival Macabre goes to war against Marguerite and her evil shape shifting acolytes for their horrific misdeeds against Sebastian and his friends.

The drama continues with GloomCookie's third collection. Lex & Damion are haunted by a terrible curse, Sebastian struggles to understand his increasing powers, and Chrys learns about her past.