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ⓘ About J.M. Stengl
J.M. Stengl Jill J.M. Stengl has been published since 1996 when she started writing as Jill Stengl, she published sixteen christian-romance short-novels and novellas (for Barbour Publishing.) In 2014, as Jill Stengl, she self-published a historical romance novel. She now considers herself to be a YA fairy-tale romance writer. In writing these she distinguishes herself as J.M. Stengl. She describes her new genre as “including a dash of magic along with heart-melting romance.” Using traditional fairy tales like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Little Red Riding Hood, she weaves new fantasy stories aimed at young adults, that are rich with risk, adventure, and romance. She adds sparkle and giggles with made up creatures like unicorns and “cinder sprites”.
All Book Series by J.M. Stengl
Gothel and the Maiden Prince
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · W.R. Gingell
Carabosse and the Spindle Spell
Book 2 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Sylvia Mercedes
The Beast and the Enchantress
Book 3 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Camille Peters
The Sultan and the Storyteller
Book 4 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Lichelle Slater
The Stepsister and the Slipper
Book 6 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Nina Clare
The Goblin and the Dancer
Book 7 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Allison Tebo
Hansel and the Gingerbread Queen
Book 8 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Lea Doué
The Dark King and the Eternal Dance
Book 9 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Alesha Adamson
The Sorcerer and the Swan Princess
Book 10 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Lucy Tempest
The Prince and the Sea Witch
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · A.G. Marshall
Tainted Beauty
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Alesha Adamson
Diamond Wishes
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Abigail Manning
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is J.M. Stengl?
J.M. Stengl Jill J.M. Stengl has been published since 1996 when she started writing as Jill Stengl, she published sixteen christian-romance short-novels and novellas (for Barbour Publishing.) In 2014, as Jill Stengl, she self-published a historical romance novel. She now considers herself to be a YA fairy-tale romance writer. In writing these she distinguishes herself as J.M.
Which J.M. Stengl series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Faraway Castle series, the earliest of J.M. Stengl's multi-book series: it opens with Ellie and the Prince (2018) and runs to 7 books across 2018–2024, ending with The Beauty and the Griffin (2024). J.M. Stengl's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has J.M. Stengl written?
J.M. Stengl has 31 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2018 and 2025. Every one of them sits in one of 3 named series — the largest being the All That Glitters series with 12 books.
In what order should J.M. Stengl's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. J.M. Stengl's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Faraway Castle (2018–2024, 7 books) and All That Glitters (2025, 12 books).
How are J.M. Stengl's books organised into series?
This guide splits J.M. Stengl's 31 books into 3 named series, with no standalone titles: All That Glitters (12 books, 2025); Faraway Castle (7 books, 2018–2024); Villain's Ever After (12 books, 2021).