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Note 1: Page 2 is intentionally blank here, so move on to page 3 to start reading!


Note 2: This sample is from an early draft and is unedited; all typos have been corrected in the published version 

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Meet the Characters

Rapunzel's Gambit

Some princesses would rather be the villain than the damsel in distress.


Desperate to rid his kingdom of a troublesome dragon, King Harrigan offers his daughter’s hand in marriage to any man who can slay the beast, but Rapunzel refuses to be pawned off. Deciding that a life of crime is preferable to wedding some power-hungry suitor, Rapunzel fakes her own kidnapping and joins forces with the cunning dragon plaguing her own kingdom.


Together, they plot a grand scheme that would amass them both riches beyond their wildest dreams. As the lure of a reward for the princess’s safe return attracts men ensnared by greed and Rapunzel’s flirtations, the would-be heroes soon become the ones in need of rescue atop a tower only accessible by dragonback. But as her alliance with the dragon grows more precarious and dangerous, Rapunzel is forced to question whether she’s trusted the wrong side.


Amidst the chaos, Griffin, the humble but brilliant squire, emerges as an unexpected ally. His quick wit and resourcefulness stand in stark contrast to the arrogant knights he serves, and Rapunzel can’t help but take notice. On the chessboard of fate, the swindler princess of Rookwyn must make her own moves with every calculated gambit and soon realizes…


The real game was never about knights, kings, and queens, but about how a mere pawn could become a legend.

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For added fun while reading, print this BINGO card and cross things off as you go through Rapunzel's Gambit! From chess terms to pranks to the word uvula, there is something for everyone here!

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Printable Coloring Pages

Playing Chess (pdf)

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Rapunzel and Castle (pdf)

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Rapunzel and Dragon (pdf)

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How To Harvest A Wife: The Art of Wooing Women

A Step-by-Step Guidebook for Farmers Seeking Marriage

In Rapunzel's Gambit, a character is seen reading "How to Harvest a Wife: The Art of Wooing Women," and it was so hilarious I couldn't resist creating this and sharing it with everyone.


Farmers need love too! And for those who helped supply farmer pick-up lines on my social media...you may find some familiar phrases in one of these chapters!


Note: Pages 2 and 4 are intentionally blank

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