Books like The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

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In "The Maiden," Jura, a warrior princess, meets the enigmatic knight Rowan, who she later discovers is the rival prince intent on seizing her brother’s throne. Their sudden passion ignites a feuding war of love and political intrigue.

In Fairfold, where humans and fae coexist, sisters Hazel and Ben protect their town’s hidden dangers—until a sleeping faerie prince awakens, forcing them to confront loyalty, love, and the shadowy magic that thrives in the forest.

Jules's dream comes true as she gets her first taste of love and action in the wake of a vision that sends her on a quest to rescue her ex-lover before the future turns into a nightmare.

In Thornbeck Forest, a young maiden secretly poaches to feed orphaned children, while the margrave’s forester hunts her—only to discover they'd met by chance at a midsummer dance, blurring duty and affection.

A 26‑year‑old knight named Lord Senet Gaillard must win the heart of 21‑year‑old Lady Katharine to regain his ancestral castle, despite her skeptical view of marriage and gender roles.

Rachel's father vanishes, and she must brave a walled city-state to find him. A romance blooms as she uncovers a dark secret.

After her father’s death, young Ash is tormented by a cruel stepmother and hunts for solace in fairy tales—until she meets the dangerous fairy Sidhean and the fierce huntress Kaisa, who pull her toward a choice between fantasy and true love.

An orphan from the streets of the Holy Land meets Kirstyn, daughter of the powerful Duke of Hagenheim, in a German‑set Middle Ages story that explores love, social class and the hope of a new family.

Annabel, the former daughter of a wealthy merchant, seeks refuge in a nunnery while bound in indentured servitude to the mysterious Lord Ranulf. Her growing faith and complex emotions are challenged by a cruel bailiff and a fragile, potentially dangerous relationship with Ranulf.

Magdalen of Mallin, a poor baron’s daughter, negotiates a marriage to the Duke of Wolfberg to save her people, only to be forced into servant life and face a conspiracy that threatens both kingdoms.

Rapunzel can throw a knife better than any man. She paints beautiful flowering vines on the walls of her plaster houses. She sings so sweetly she can coax even a beast to sleep. But there are two things she is afraid her mother might never allow her to do: learn to read and marry. Fiercely devoted to Rapunzel, her mother is suspicious of every man who so much as looks at her daughter, and warns her that no man can be trusted. After a young village farmer asks for Rapunzel's hand in marriage, Mother decides to move them once again -- this time, to the large city of Hagenheim. The journey proves treacherous, and after being rescued by a knight -- Sir Gerek -- Rapunzel, in turn, rescues him farther down the road. As a result, Sir Gerek agrees to repay his debt to Rapunzel by teaching her to read. Could there be more to him than his arrogance and desire to marry for riches and position? As Rapunzel acclimates to life in a new city, she uncovers a mystery that will forever change her life. A world of secrets and treachery are about to be revealed after seventeen years. How will Rapunzel finally take control of her own destiny? And who will prove faithful to a lowly peasant girl with no one to turn to?

Evangeline, a gifted but trapped young woman, embarks on a daring escape from a political marriage to her cousin King Richard II's advisor, in search of freedom and true love.

After an eclipse plunges the kingdom of Relhok into darkness and a tyrant seizes power, the hidden princess Luna battles survival and truth while a mysterious archer offers hope amid treacherous escape.

In a medieval fantasy retelling of Snow White, Sophie seeks escape from a jealous stepmother, but when the reluctant hero Gabe arrives claiming an arranged betrothal, their forbidden affection threatens both their safety and their hearts.

A coming‑of‑age story about a teenage girl grieving her sister’s death while grappling with unanswered questions in a high‑school setting that hints at deeper religious and cultic themes.

Lady Erica had tried to bring peace to her people, so that they could join forces against the Normans. Instead she became captive to the Saxon warrior, Saewulf Brader! Wulf was, in truth, a Norman captain spying on the enemy. Chaste yet fearless Lady Erica wasn't part of his plan. Her beauty was as disarming as it was captivating, but Wulf knew that once she discovered his deception, their fragile bond of trust would be destroyed....