If you watch The Nutcracker every December, have you ever wondered what happened AFTER the ballet/movie ended?
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Ten years later, Marie is still convinced that her time with the Nutcracker and the Mouse King really happened and it wasn't just a childhood dream, even though no one else believes her. All she has as proof are the Mouse King's seven rings and her belief that the Nutcracker is her hero coming back for her one day.
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When Lang, a man in her brother's regiment, shows up on Christmas Eve to claim the rings, Marie knows that her memories are real. The same night, the Nutcracker finally returns, but she finds herself more drawn to Lang, who she's sure is actually the Mouse King. When her niece disappears, she and Lang journey to the Kingdom of the Dolls to find her. But Lang is still intent on revenge against the Nutcracker, and Marie is torn between them.
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If you're a fan of Labyrinth AND Christmas movies, this fantasy romance is going to be your jam! There's an HEA here, but it's also the first of a trilogy in which Marie grows up and discovers her own power and magic. And you don't really need to know the story of the Nutcracker to jump in--Irene's going to take you on a journey and sweep you up in the story! Get it here!
Sugar and Snow by Irene Davis