✨ The Incandescent Kingdoms (Fairy Tale Retellings)

Married at Sunrise

A King Thrushbeard Retelling

He’s marrying her to get a kingdom. She doesn’t trust anyone. When feelings and pirates get between the two, can they work together to survive?

To become a king or queen of an Incandescent Kingdom is one of the utmost honors, and Prince Jax is sure he deserves it. He’s only got two dilemmas: He must be married, and he must tie up all loose ends from the Pirate Wars. That should be easy, especially since he went undercover as a pirate to end the wars. He’s good—too good—at playing different roles to get his way. But when his arranged marriage to Princess Heilani starts to change like the turn of a tide, he knows there’s more at risk than the masks he wears… Will Jax gain a kingdom without losing his heart?

Heilani always knew an arranged marriage was in her future, so rejecting suitors who ask for her hand gives her satisfaction… until the king of Sunrise forces her to marry none other than Fox, a treasure hunting captain. Avoiding the captain on a ship is impossible, but growing feelings for him seems inevitable. When Heilani learns his true intentions for her, she knew she should have never trusted him. He’s a former pirate, after all… but is it possible there’s more to him than she realizes? Can Heilani learn to forgive and trust again when high sea adventures force her to turn to the prince?

“Married at Sunrise” is a retelling of “King Thrushbeard” and is the first book in the Incandescent Kingdoms series. Each book can be read in order or as a standalone. This enemies to lovers, arranged marriage novel is a clean and swoony romance, perfect for young adult and adult readers!

Hidden at Starshine

A Cinderella Retelling

She’s hiding a secret. He’s supposed to kill her for it. A union between the two is impossible, so what will happen if they fall in love?

All Sachi wants is to live quietly secluded from the rest of the world. But the threat from her stepfamily forces her to hide as a jeweler in the most crowded place of Starshine Kingdom: the capital. When Sachi’s jewelry catches the attention of Princess Sen, there’s no hiding from the royal family, and especially not the handsome Crown Prince Ryoku. Can Sachi keep her past hidden forever, or will it come back to haunt her?

Prince Ryoku has sworn to protect the honor of the royal family, so when the rumor proves true that a poor girl from the southern province found the star stone, it is his duty to find her. When a local jeweler catches his eye, he’s interested in more than just her mysterious past. But a magical ball and an abandoned glass slipper bring Ryoku face to face with the truth. Can he keep his family’s honor and dispose of the girl who poses a threat to the royal family? Or is there more to honor than he thinks?

“Hidden at Starshine” is a retelling of “Cinderella” and is the second book in the Incandescent Kingdoms series. Each book can be read in order or as a standalone. This novel–complete with tropes of forbidden love, hidden identity, and more–is a clean and swoony romance, perfect for young adult and adult readers!

Stolen at Alpenglow

A Beauty and the Beast Retelling

She’s getting revenge for her family. He’s trying to break a curse. When they’re stuck in an abandoned mansion together, will they achieve their goals before their hearts are stolen?

As a forest ranger, Mallory prefers the solitude of the woods over the company of people, and using weapons over dancing at balls any day. But when her aunt’s curse on Prince Vance goes wrong, Mallory puts up a front to finish the job and get revenge on the royal family for stealing the throne years ago. But as she spends time with Vance, she sees more than just a hotheaded beast. Can Mallory steal Vance’s enchanted rose, ending his life, before he steals her heart?

Prince Vance, also known as Wolf, is angry and bitter after serving in the Pirate Wars. So when an enchantress curses him to the form of a beast every night at sundown, he lets his anger consume him. That is, until a mysterious girl enters his dark, destroyed mansion and has a heart and will as fiery as his own. Can she help him break the curse, or will his anger take everything away from him, including the girl he’s falling in love with?

“Stolen at Alpenglow” is a retelling of “Beauty and the Beast” and is the third book in the Incandescent Kingdoms series. Each book can be read in order or as a standalone. This novel–complete with tropes of enemies-to-lovers, secret romance, and forced proximity–is a clean and swoony romance, perfect for young adult and adult readers!

 ✨ Enchanted Hawaii Collection (Fairy tale & Legend Retellings)

Lehua

Young Adult Fairy Tale Retelling in Ancient Hawaii

“I had to get out of there, because if I didn’t find an escape, then who would?” 

Lehua always believed people despised her. It was the only way she could explain why the villagers of Hilo sent her from one home to the next. She never lived in one place, until a powerful mo’o, a woman from the legendary Hawaiian gecko race, trapped her deep in the heights of Waiakea. 

When the handsome king of Hilo tries to help her escape, a terrible curse falls upon him. Lehua must escort him to the palace for help, even as she yearns to run away from the Big Island of Hawai‘i. 

But as she spends more time with the king, her desire to escape the island begins to fade, and she sees that maybe she was wrong about people all along. Maybe people were better than she thought. When her moment to leave finally arrives, will she follow the new feelings in her heart, or choose the narrative she always believed?

Lehua is inspired by the story of Rapunzel, as well as Hawaiian mythology, folklore, and culture. Fans of clean romance and happily ever afters will be moved by Lehua, the first book in The Enchanted Hawai‘i Collection, a fairy tale retelling series set in ancient Hawaii.

Haukea

Young Adult Fairy Tale Retelling in Ancient Hawaii

“It was always best to keep to oneself, to stay guarded at all times, and not let anyone have my heart… because marriage, love, romance… all of it was for fools.”

A modern girl in an old Hawaiian world, Princess Haukea wants nothing to do with love or romance. She would rather travel or seek an adventure. And after she barely dodged her betrothal to the King of Hilo, she wants nothing more than freedom.

But upon her return to Waialua, O’ahu, things are not the same. Two mysterious bounty hunters show up in town, and with them, trouble. Haukea finds herself entangled in their business, and no matter how much she resists, she is drawn to one of the hunters. 

Except… she vowed never to fall in love. As Haukea encounters magic, menehune, and secrets, she must confront her fears… or her life, and the lives of others, will be at a terrible risk. 

Haukea is inspired by the story of Snow White, as well as Hawaiian mythology, folklore, and culture. Fans of clean romance and happily ever afters will be moved by Haukea, the second book in The Enchanted Hawai‘i Collection, a fairy tale and folklore retelling series set in ancient Hawaii.

Ka’ala

Young Adult Mythology Retelling

“I was not trained to kill. I was trained to protect.” 

War wages between Hana on Maui, and Kohala on the Big Island of Hawaii, and Ka’ala is sick of it. Not only has she run underground operations to house dozens of refugees fleeing the war, but she believes King Hua of Hana is to blame for all of this. 

And she failed in her last attempt to assassinate him, a failure she hasn’t easily forgotten. 

When one of the king’s highest-ranking war captains comes onto the small island of Lanai, looking for the young woman who tried to kill the king, Ka’ala realizes this might be her chance. Not only does the charming captain seem to know King Hua’s secret to invincibility, but he could possibly grant her an audience with the king. Killing the king would end his barbarous rule, and it could end the war. 

But Ka’ala’s emotions for the captain begin to mix with duty, her underground operations become riskier than ever, and an old bounty hunter stalks her footsteps. She discovers she’s in for more than she asked for, and her duty to protect must guide her every move… or her life, and the innocent lives of others, are in the hands of the merciless king. 

Ka’ala is inspired by the Hawaiian legend “Ka’ala, Flower of Lanai,” retold by King Kalakaua, one of Hawaii’s last monarchs. 

If you love clean romance, fairy tales, happily-ever-afters, and Hawaiian legends and culture, then try the other books in the “Enchanted Hawaii Collection!” Each book can be read as a stand-alone or in order! Mahalo! 

Kaikilani

Young Adult Mythology Retelling

“I wanted nothing to do with the war between Kohala and Hana but I had little choice… or did I?” 

Kaikilani becomes queen of Kona in the midst of war. She promises to send troops to help in the war, but the people refuse her call to arms. To them, she’s nothing more than the “stuttering queen.” 

Even more frustrating, Kaikilani is betrothed, a marriage that will compensate for her father’s survival in war. And while she tries to stay positive about the upcoming marriage, her heart yearns for Lono, her betrothed’s brother, a young man she knew in the past. 

Kaikilani knows she must make a change… Because the more she tries to follow the war traditions of previous rulers, the more conflicted and chaotic she feels. But standing up for herself comes with the cost of losing her parents’ approval, something she fears to lose more than anything else. 

Kaikilani is inspired by the Hawaiian legend “Lono and Kaikilani,” retold by King Kalakaua, one of Hawaii’s last monarchs. 

If you love clean romance, fairy tales, happily-ever-afters, and Hawaiian legends and culture, then try the other books in the “Enchanted Hawaii Collection!” Each book can be read as a stand-alone or in order. Mahalo! 

 🌴 Young Adult Fantasy

Rise of the Manō

Young Adult Hawaiian Epic Fantasy

The alchemist, the messenger, and the true king must join together and destroy soran, the island’s ancient pools of long life and immunity. Will the three heroes put aside their differences to unify, or will they fall apart, along with the rest of the island? 

Nohea will do anything to keep her loved ones from dying, but she is forced to watch as her fellow slaves succumb to illnesses and infections. Enraged by her inability to help, Nohea vows to find a cure, a remedy that could change the future of Kaimana island. 

Little does she know that there is a cure… but it comes with a price, a heavy price. With a turn of the tides, Nohea finds herself wound up in politics, deceit, and betrayal. Rumors spread that a true ali‘i (king) of Kaimana Island is rising, one who will bring peace and balance to the island. Will Nohea listen to the promptings of her heart and follow him, losing all that she’s worked for, or pursue the course she vowed to follow? 

Fans of young adult fantasy, magical folklore, and ancient mythology will be dazzled by the Kaimana Island Duology, a new epic fantasy set in an ancient Hawaiian world.

🌺 Self Help Books

Aloha State of Mind

Create Paradise Where You Are

People all over the world travel to the Hawaiian islands to feel a sense of peace and happiness. The warm sun, white sand beaches, and crystal blue waters give us a sense of place that we rarely experience in our busy lives. But what if there is a way to feel the love and healing of Hawaii every day, even if we aren’t in the beautiful islands? What if we could bring aloha home? 

With the Aloha State of Mind, Hawaii is never far. Using examples from the Hawaiian language, culture, history, and ecosystem, as well as personal stories, Leialoha Humpherys brings 24 Hawaiian values to life. These universal values teach us how to: 

Bring aloha home

Endure challenges with grace

Develop inner peace 

Elevate self confidence and compassion

Heal, strengthen, and create meaningful relationships 

Increase trust in God

And more! 

We don’t have to wait impatiently for our next vacation to Hawaii. Our hope, happiness, and healing is available to us right now. When we live the Aloha State of Mind, we create paradise right where we are.

You Belong:

Conversations on Color, Culture, & Christianity

Discover Your Place

Available September 20, 2022

People are starving to belong. We live in a world that constantly tells us we’re not “good enough,” that we’ll never “make it,” and no matter how hard we try, we simply won’t fit in. With the noise, distractions, and chaos around us, it’s easy to feel alone. It’s easy to feel like we don’t belong. “Everyone else seems to be doing fine, so there must be something wrong with me,” we tell ourselves.

But what is the truth? Do we belong? Is there a way to feel a sense of place and belonging, no matter the circumstance?

In You Belong, Leialoha presents practical strategies and shares truthful affirmations to help you discover your place and sense of belonging in your color, culture, and as a Christian.

In You Belong, learn how to:

Embrace and become who God needs you to be

Welcome every unique season and circumstance with optimism and gratitude

Use culture, heritage, and traditions to uplift and inspire your life

Rediscover your unique contribution

Dedicate yourself to become a more devoted follower of Jesus Christ

Discover your sense of place

And more!

No matter the circumstances, you can discover your story and unique sense of place. Because when you find your sense of place, you find where you belong.

You belong. You always did.

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