Once Upon a Magical Night: A Midsummer's Ball

Amanda Mariel · Dawn Brower · Jane Charles · Ramona Elmes · Tabetha Waite

Jun 2026 · Monarchal Glenn Press

About this ebook

Five tales with magical invitations that once read transports the reader to the mysterious castle of Lady Tiana Puckton and her dashing husband, Obie, where the grand Midsummer Ball is about to begin. Based on characters from Shakespeare's iconic plays, these unsuspecting guests will soon discover that not all is as it appears—and the fate may not pair them with the person they expect.

Lady Puckton, a playful trickster and her devoted husband, Obie have one goal for their grand event: to use mischief, magic, and an intoxicatingly powerful champagne toast to nudge their guests into passionate, unexpected unions. The fairies, four mischievous sisters are tasked with weaving spells to stir up chaos, and see that the right people are pushed into the right romantic entanglements. The trick? No one will fall for who they expect.

The enchanted evening will test their hearts, their wills, and their desires. Will they succumb to the magic of the ball, or will they escape with their hearts intact?

Full of enchanting spells, heartwarming love stories, and unexpected tales. Become lost in a world of romance, fantasy, and a bit of mischief. Join these unforgettable characters as they experience a night they will never forget, in a world where the only thing predictable is the unpredictability of love itself.

 Stories by:

Entrapped by Enchanted Desire by Dawn Brower: Lady Rosina wants freedom. Anton Marcus, Duke of Sinclair, demands control. But when an enchanted midsummer invitation traps them inside Puckton Castle, desire, truth, and meddling fairies may force them to choose love.

When the Dawn Found Us by Amanda Mariel: Rosalind Bennett is swept into magical Puckton Castle, where guarded Adrian Vale, Duke of Ashbourne, tempts her heart amid fairy mischief, stolen kisses, and one enchanted midsummer night that demands a choice by dawn.

Loved in a Dream by Jane Charles: Lady Polina St. Martin is promised to another, but dreams of adventure. Lord Benjamin Cartwright, Viscount Amesbury, is ready for marriage—just not love.

When a magical ball draws them together, destiny may rewrite every rule.

A Bewildering Interruption by Ramona Elmes: Lady Bianca Tartley is sensible, agreeable, and certain she has no taste for unnecessary risks. Edmund Knight is ruthless, guarded, and one day away from the revenge that has ruled his life.

When magic draws them together, leaving may become the last thing either of them wants.

A Rhyme of Fanciful Dreams by Tabetha Waite: Lady Julia Perry seeks freedom for one forbidden night. Frederick Ellis, Earl of Napleton, longs to escape his haunted past. At a mysterious Midsummer's Ball, passion feels like magic—but will sunrise make their love vanish like a dream?

Ratings and reviews

This was an amazing collection of captivating 5-star stories full of magic, mischief, a dash of mayhem, and a whole lot of love. I really enjoyed all the characters and their heartwarming journeys to love and happily ever after! I highly recommend reading all of them!!