Books with author Nina Schneider

Royals are a painSo is pretending to be the princeThomas—a street urchin by birth—and Prince Edward have secretly been trading places since childhood. When Prince Edward goes MIA, Thomas has no choice but to attend the Academy in his place or reveal their ruse and send the kingdom into a spiral.After fighting for scraps his entire life, Thomas isn’t impressed with the teenagers at the Academy, who seem more interested in dazzling one another than applying their lessons to ruling their kingdoms.Everyone except the green eyed, red-headed merprincess, Kyla, who tells it like it is and doesn’t put up with anyone’s crap, including Thomas’s.When the student council offers Prince Edward a seat, Thomas agrees only because Kyla is a member. The council assigns Thomas and Kyla the yearly charity event where he quickly discovers that there are more layers to Kyla and the other students than he could have imagined. This Prince and the Pauper retelling is the final installment of The Fairy Tale Academy Series. If you like a reluctant imposter, a princess who wants more than a spoiled brat, and a happily ever after, this book is for you! Download your copy today.

Jak accidentally became the giant kingNow that accident might prove fatalJak has three goals: keep his status as king a secret, figure out who poisoned their bean crop, and find a way to get out of being the king of the giants without getting killed.Within his first week at the Academy, his cover is blown, he finds out that the orcs-mortal enemies to the giants-might have played a role in poisoning the beans, and a girl tells him he can't join her sparring club. Not that Jak minds a strong woman. In fact, after Maggie beats Jak's body guard in a fight, he asks her to train him.Between trying to impress Maggie, keeping his body guard from ripping an orc in two and avoiding an all-out war between nations Jak almost misses the subtle clues that will lead him to the truth about the beans.If you enjoy kick-butt girls, hilarious boys and grouchy giants, this Jack and the Beanstalk / Mulan mash-up is for you! Download your copy today.

Their hero is a fraud and only he knows it. When the truth comes knocking, can one boy conjure a way to save the day?Young Samual longs to perform magic of his own. And what’s worse, he can’t seem to convince anyone that their beloved Town Magician is a trickster without an enchanted bone in his body. So when a wicked wizard challenges the pretender to a duel, Samual vows to keep his village safe by forcing the fraudster to rise to the challenge.Determined to prevent disaster, he secretly shadows the phony protector during his training with the Grand Wizard. And when they barely escape an attack by dire wolves, Samual realizes he must partner up with his bitter rival. But keeping the truth hidden any longer may not help them outwit a powerful sorcerer.With his town in grave danger, can Samual protect the ones he loves from the forces of evil?Embracing the Magic is the enchanting first story in the Town Magician middle grade fantasy series. If you enjoy unlikely heroes, coming-of-age adventures, and spellbinding creatures, then you’ll love S.A. Schneider’s fantastical tale.Buy Embracing the Magic to leap into a world of wonder today! On sale at a special pre-order price.For prequel stories and writing activities for kids, visit https://www.sa-schneider.com/

His heart is in the right placeShe’s thinking about stabbing itSaruSaru is handsome, and he knows it. Flirting usually gets him anything he wants. Until there’s a new girl in the lunch line.Two desserts. Is that too much to ask? He’s a growing boy, he needs energy.Her name is Aurora, and Saru quickly discovers she’s a fierce warrior, a noble soul, and the most interesting girl he’s ever met.Princess AuroraAfter being asleep for 500 years, and then fighting her way out of a deadly briar patch, living at the Academy is a cake walk.Or it was until Saru comes along with his irritating need to break the rules and get his way.Either she hates him or she’s beginning to like him...When the tragic truth about their pasts comes to light, can they weather the storm, or will it tear them apart?If you enjoy trouble-making boys, self-rescuing princesses, and a fresh twist on two old tales, this book is for you. Download your copy today!The interconnected stories of the Fairy Tale Academy are full of clean romance, adventure and fun. Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.

Thomas and Kyla share one thingThey think royals are a painThomasThomas and Prince Edward have been secretly trading places since childhood. When Prince Edward goes MIA, Thomas attends the Academy in his place.After fighting for scraps his whole life, Thomas isn’t impressed with snobby the teenagers at the Academy.Until the green-eyed, red-headed merprincess compels him to look deeper.Princess KylaKyla’s hate for Prince Samuel bleeds over onto his younger brother, Edward. Who cares if he seems nice? He’s probably a chip off the old royal block.To say she’s unhappy when the student council put her and Edward on the same project would be an understatement.To say she discovers there’s more to Prince Edward than meets the eye is a bigger understatement.When she finds out he’s been lying to her, Kyla’s anger returns, and she lashes out. Can they find it in themselves to forgive one another, or will they go their separate ways?This Prince and the Pauper retelling is the final installment of the Fairy Tale Academy Series. If you like a reluctant imposter, a princess who wants more than a spoiled brat, and a tear-jerking conclusion, this book is for you. Download your copy today!The interconnected stories of the Fairy Tale Academy are full of clean romance, adventure, and fun. Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.

Wendy’s story continues in the riveting second book of the Jagged Scars Series.The man who killed Wendy’s family got away.She let him go.In order to save her friends.The betrayal of the Den by Wendy’s mentor planted a wicked seed in her heart. It’s feeding on her anger and growing into a ravenous monster bent on revenge.Rage is bleeding into Wendy’s dreams, her nightmares and her waking hours. It’s staining everything, including her sanity.When the monster convinces her to kill Dennis—and her friends barely stop her—Wendy decides that she should leave Shelter before she hurts someone she cares about.Jeff asks her to stay.Before Wendy can make a decision, a plague sweeps through the complex. They don’t have the meds to cure it, but the map Wendy wrestled from Pelton could lead them to a place that does.Now Wendy must hold her mind together long enough to keep everyone she knows from dying.Again.Pick up the second installment of the Jagged Scars Series today!

Princess Zoe wants one thingA handsome prince to take her to the ballZoePrincess Zoe is a vision of long golden hair, ruby red lips, and striking blue eyes. How she hasn’t attracted a prince is a mystery, but she isn’t a quitter.When a new prince arrives, she’s sure he’s the one.She pulls every string she can get her delicate hands on to get into his good graces...and succeeds.CaspianThe lowly son of a Duke, Caspian has admired Zoe for a long time. But she wants a prince, and he stupidly helps her get one.Until the Prince gets pulled away at the ball, and Caspian offers to dance with Zoe.She doesn’t realize it, but her intellect is greater than her beauty. If only she could see herself as he does.When Zoe’s obsession with the prince returns, she pushes Caspian away. Will she realize what she has before Caspian gives up on her, or will they both end up unhappy?If you like thwarted plans of a perfect princess, an underdog love interest, and fairy tale mashups, then this Rapunzel / King Midas and the Golden Touch story is for you. Download your copy today!The interconnected stories of the Fairy Tale Academy are full of clean romance, adventure, and fun. Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.

They’re from the same kingdomBut they live very different livesNakusaShe’s supposed to be a fire caster, but she can’t make a pile of dry leaves smoke. There’s magic inside of her, she just can’t get to it...When the handsome Prince Kawbra suggests she might be more than human she kind of freaks out.She really freaks out when he turns into a snake on their first date. Did it have to be a snake?Prince KawbraLiving with a stupid family curse of turning into a snake when he’s stressed has put a serious damper on Kawbra’s social life at the Academy.Things are looking up when the beautiful Nakusa agrees to come stargazing with him.When the family curse strikes, he’s sure things are over, but she stays, even though she’s afraid.When the true source of Nakusa’s forbidden powers if revealed, they both must decide what constitutes a monster, or if their love is stronger than a label.If you enjoy quirky magic, a snake that can roll his eyes, and a new take on Eastern lore, this book is for you. Download your copy today!The interconnected stories of the Fairy Tale Academy are full of clean romance, adventure, and fun. Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.

He’s an accidental kingShe’s a battle-hardened warriorCan their hearts open to one another?JakJak accidentally became the king of the giants. He’s painfully human, and has no idea how to rule his cantankerous subjects, who value warriors above all else.When Maggie—one of the best warriors at the Academy—beats Jak’s bodyguard in a fight, Jak begs her to train him.She’s tough, beautiful, and smart, and Jak is helpless against her smile.MaggieMaggie’s father sent her to the Academy hoping she would become more like other girls. Yeah right. She’d rather practice with her sword than talk about boys.Beating a giant in a fight doesn’t surprise her. Jak does. Maggie is drawn to him in ways she can’t explain.He’s fierce in his own way, is willing to work hard, and doesn’t hesitate to sacrifice for others. Will the continued threats to Jak’s crown, and his life, break the bands of their budding relationship, or will it forge them together?If you enjoy kick-butt girls, hilarious boys, and a grouchy giants, this Jack and the Beanstalk / Mulan mash-up is for you. Download your copy today!The interconnected stories of the Fairy Tale Academy are full of clean romance, adventure, and fun. Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.

Wendy’s story continues in the thrilling fourth book of the Jagged Scars SeriesWendy is good at killing Skinnies.Not consoling frightened people.Reeling from the fall of Shelter, and mourning the loss of too many friends, Wendy and the battered survivors must leave their broken home in search of another.As Jeff tries to keep the council together, Wendy rallies the remaining fighters in their defense, but more deaths and a clash of wills divide the people.Some insist they fight, others wish to run while a growing number desire to surrender to the Primate, falsely believing he will show them mercy.Up until now Wendy has been able to slash her way out of anything, but her knives prove useless as hunger, disease and discord threaten to rip not only the group apart, but also the growing relationship between her and Jeff.Download your copy of Crippled Hope today and find out if Wendy and Jeff’s budding love can make it through being opposing sides of an important issue.

Wendy has watched too many of her friends and family fall prey to the Primate. Thousands have died at his hands, simply because he deemed them unworthy of life. With her newfound allies, who possess more information on the Primate's vicious plans for domination, Wendy urges her weakened people to strike. Outnumbered and outgunned, Wendy and Jeff lead a group into the heart of the Primate's city. When they find technology that could wipe out what is left of the world to make room for the Primate's believers, they each must decide what they are willing to sacrifice to keep their friends safe. Even if that sacrifice means losing each other.

Return to Wendy’s plight in the enthralling third installment of the Jagged Scars Series.Wendy conquered the monster in her mind.The people of Shelter are safe.For now.In the aftermath of the plague, the leaders of Shelter decide to go on the offensive. Wendy wants another shot at Pelton, and she is the first to volunteer.But Jeff has other ideas. He’s putting together a secret strike team, and he wants Wendy on board. It means going in first. It means a greater risk of death. It means letting someone else take care of Pelton.Unfortunately, Wendy is finding it more and more difficult to say no to Jeff. She thinks about him all the time. She wonders what he’s doing. She wants to be with him.They pretend to date so that no one will ask about the time they spend together for the strike team, but when Wendy realizes she’s no longer pretending, she wonders how a relationship will fit into her world. Download your copy of Shattered Dreams today and find out how Wendy copes with being twitterpated in the middle of a war.