Emily Byrd Books
Fairy Tale Retellings and Romance
New Release
Cindy and Ella
A Retelling of Cinderella
Cindy and Ella are identical twins living in the coveted kingdom of Percel, a land of wealthy, elitist snobs. Cindy is desperately trying to save her father’s bookshop. Ella is struggling to make it as an actress. They can’t let anyone know their family is in danger of becoming… POOR.
To make things worse, their stepmother is determined to make one of the girls marry her odious son, Jeremy, to keep the twins—and their money—under her control. With their father dead, and the bookshop going under, Cindy and Ella feel they have no choice—until the prince’s royal ball is announced.
If ONE of them can marry the prince, it will save them from financial ruin and free the twins forever from their detestable stepbrother. But do they even have a chance? This ball threatens to shatter not only the kingdom, but the relationship of two sisters who have always been best friends.
"​I found myself flying through the pages and even had a difficult time putting it down when it was time for work to end for the day."
-Beta Reader
Praise & Reviews
Overall, this is a wildly inventive retelling that I enjoyed very much. You have crafted a compelling tale that focuses on family, personal growth, and societal expectations in a kingdom in transition.
- Beta Reader
The prose was excellent. It was compact, evocative, economic but detailed enough to give your reader a vivid picture of the environments and characters, and accurately reflected each narrator’s internal voice.
- Beta Reader
About Emily Byrd
Emily Byrd is a passionate author who specializes in retellings of classic fairy tales. Her debut novel, Cindy and Ella, is a delightful tale in which there are TWO Cinderellas instead on one! Emily lives in New York (but not the city) and tries to be a good mom. You can reach her at EmilyByrdBooks@yahoo.com