The Villainess Turns the Hourglass
The vile Aria Roscent is sentenced to execution for her cruel and vicious misdeeds against her angelic half sister, Mielle. Even Aria herself believes it’s what she deserves—until Mielle gleefully reveals that she was the true mastermind all along. The helpless Aria makes a final, fervent wish for a chance to redo everything just as the blade swings down…and snaps to attention at the dining room table as her fourteen-year-old self! Armed with knowledge of what’s to come, Aria’s ready to turn the tables on Mielle!
The vile Aria Roscent is sentenced to execution for her cruel and vicious misdeeds against her angelic half sister, Mielle. Even Aria herself believes it’s what she deserves—until Mielle gleefully reveals that she was the true mastermind all along. The helpless Aria makes a final, fervent wish for a chance to redo everything just as the blade swings down…and snaps to attention at the dining room table as her fourteen-year-old self! Armed with knowledge of what’s to come, Aria’s ready to turn the tables on Mielle!
Aria has discovered the true power of the hourglass, and with it, getting her revenge on Mielle is bound to be easier than ever! Her upcoming birthday will be the true test of whether she’s on the right track. Will she able to celebrate with her new friends or be shunned as before?
Aria has discovered the true power of the hourglass, and with it, getting her revenge on Mielle is bound to be easier than ever! Her upcoming birthday will be the true test of whether she’s on the right track. Will she able to celebrate with her new friends or be shunned as before?
Amid the despair caused by Oscar’s rejection, Aria uncovers the truth behind his and Mielle’s relationship—his sister, Lady Isys, has been pulling the strings to bring them together! This means Aria has no time to wallow in self-doubt. She needs power that can rival the dukedom…and is wealth not the greatest power of all? Meanwhile, Aria receives a tempting invitation to an exclusive gathering from Lord Asher, whose intentions remain suspicious at best. It’s hard to tell whether he’s a friend or foe—but if Aria wants to survive, she’s going to have to take a gamble!
Amid the despair caused by Oscar’s rejection, Aria uncovers the truth behind his and Mielle’s relationship—his sister, Lady Isys, has been pulling the strings to bring them together! This means Aria has no time to wallow in self-doubt. She needs power that can rival the dukedom…and is wealth not the greatest power of all? Meanwhile, Aria receives a tempting invitation to an exclusive gathering from Lord Asher, whose intentions remain suspicious at best. It’s hard to tell whether he’s a friend or foe—but if Aria wants to survive, she’s going to have to take a gamble!
To Aria’s utter surprise, Asher turns out to be Prince Asterope, crown prince of the Empire—and this powerful new ally of hers is making it clear that he wants to be something more! Things are starting to look up for Aria as she makes her first grand entrance into high society with an admirer of royal background and a soon-to-be marchioness at her side…That is, until Lady Isys spots her and Asher’s secret rendezvous, prompting Mielle to make a rash decision— one with deadly consequences.
To Aria’s utter surprise, Asher turns out to be Prince Asterope, crown prince of the Empire—and this powerful new ally of hers is making it clear that he wants to be something more! Things are starting to look up for Aria as she makes her first grand entrance into high society with an admirer of royal background and a soon-to-be marchioness at her side…That is, until Lady Isys spots her and Asher’s secret rendezvous, prompting Mielle to make a rash decision— one with deadly consequences.
Mielle’s horrifying stunt forces Aria to stand trial for the attempted murder of Count Roscent. With her hard-earned reputation now tarnished, Aria must think of a plan to quickly turn the tables on her sister and unmask her facade of nobility and benevolence. Luckily, she has her wits and the crown prince’s unwavering affection and support—not to mention, the neighboring kingdom of Croa has some shocking information about Aria’s lineage that may grant her the upper hand in high society once and for all!
Mielle’s horrifying stunt forces Aria to stand trial for the attempted murder of Count Roscent. With her hard-earned reputation now tarnished, Aria must think of a plan to quickly turn the tables on her sister and unmask her facade of nobility and benevolence. Luckily, she has her wits and the crown prince’s unwavering affection and support—not to mention, the neighboring kingdom of Croa has some shocking information about Aria’s lineage that may grant her the upper hand in high society once and for all!
The day of battle is approaching, and though Lady Isys has a growing uneasiness about the whole thing, the gears have been set into motion and it is much too late to stop them. Her anxiety is proven justified, however, when it’s revealed that King Rohan has been in cahoots with the Crown prince all long! After years of careful planning and deliberation, when Aria sees Mielle on her knees awaiting execution, she realizes it may be time to reap her rewards—only, the best things in life should be saved for last, right?
The day of battle is approaching, and though Lady Isys has a growing uneasiness about the whole thing, the gears have been set into motion and it is much too late to stop them. Her anxiety is proven justified, however, when it’s revealed that King Rohan has been in cahoots with the Crown prince all long! After years of careful planning and deliberation, when Aria sees Mielle on her knees awaiting execution, she realizes it may be time to reap her rewards—only, the best things in life should be saved for last, right?
Mielle’s tea party ends in tragedy, resulting in the death of the one person still on her side. Now that she’s utterly isolated and destitute, it’s time for Mielle to meet her end at last. With her revenge officially complete, Aria should be enjoying some peace and satisfaction—after all, her family in Croa has welcomed her with open arms, and she’s officially engaged to the love of her life—but her years of living as a villainess have taken a toll, and Aria is unsure of what to make of this sudden outpouring of love. Not to mention, when an unexpected visitor knocks on her door, it seems that she’s still far from achieving her happy ending…
Mielle’s tea party ends in tragedy, resulting in the death of the one person still on her side. Now that she’s utterly isolated and destitute, it’s time for Mielle to meet her end at last. With her revenge officially complete, Aria should be enjoying some peace and satisfaction—after all, her family in Croa has welcomed her with open arms, and she’s officially engaged to the love of her life—but her years of living as a villainess have taken a toll, and Aria is unsure of what to make of this sudden outpouring of love. Not to mention, when an unexpected visitor knocks on her door, it seems that she’s still far from achieving her happy ending…
Princess Bliss Franz believes that she never should’ve been born and that she is solely to blame for her mother Aria’s frailty. So naturally, the best course of action would be to stop her parents from having her at all—a feat that is only possible for a child of Aria and Asher, possessing the ability to travel through both time and space! Keeping her real identity a secret is hard enough, but with an imposing lady-in-waiting watching her every move, potential space-time paradoxes, and a meddlesome twin sister trying to stop her, it’s just one obstacle after another! Can Bliss succeed in giving her parents the happy future of her dreams?
Princess Bliss Franz believes that she never should’ve been born and that she is solely to blame for her mother Aria’s frailty. So naturally, the best course of action would be to stop her parents from having her at all—a feat that is only possible for a child of Aria and Asher, possessing the ability to travel through both time and space! Keeping her real identity a secret is hard enough, but with an imposing lady-in-waiting watching her every move, potential space-time paradoxes, and a meddlesome twin sister trying to stop her, it’s just one obstacle after another! Can Bliss succeed in giving her parents the happy future of her dreams?