Once Upon A Wager

Once Upon a Wager is a playful Bootleg Springs fairy-tale short story that reimagines the series’ world in a more openly storybook mode. The setup centers on Prince Alistair, whose refusal to settle down becomes a problem for his royal parents, and a sudden mail-order bride arrangement that throws his life into even greater disorder. From there, the story leans into romantic comedy, clashing expectations, and the kind of exaggerated charm that comes with a fairy-tale frame rather than a fully realistic contemporary setup.

Because it is a short work, the premise is built more around the central romantic complication than a layered plot. Readers can expect a light, cheeky, self-aware romance with a fantasy-flavored version of Bootleg Springs, where royal pressure, attraction, and comic inconvenience drive the story forward. It reads as a whimsical side piece rather than a full-length novel, with the appeal resting in its playful tone and its fast, entertaining spin on familiar romance beats.

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