Author Description

Not every bird fits perfectly in the cage they live in. Some little birds live ashamed, cast out because of their past. Because of their looks. Out of fear and ignorance. And when the cage begins to cave in, some little birds simply... snap. Restraint is a constant in Fiona's life. But sometimes something else inside of her pushes to the surface. Something that can't be restrained. A darkness that needs to be unleashed. And just like that... an Ugly Duckling becomes a swan. With a leather switch and a penchant for playtime. Temperance is a dark contemporary retelling of the classic fairytale, The Ugly Duckling. This is book two in the Virtues Fairytales shared world collection and features characters, locations, and story details from the books in this series but can be read independently with no issues. Temperance is dark, vivid, and not for young audiences. Our girl Fiona gets a transformation worthy of her pure heart, but it comes with the help of three men who need her in their life just as much as she needs them. Enjoy.