The only story worth reading is JD Robb's! And that's mostly because I've read her entire series, otherwise the story itself is nothing special. All the stories in this collection are so immature and unrealistic that it's not worth reading. I get they were attempting to utilize and modernize (?) fairy tales, but at the expense of real writing? There's no real plots, no character development, and the ending/resolution comes so quickly in all the stories (except Robb's) that they're unrealistic. Here's the thing, we all knew how the story would end because they're playing with fairy tales and writing in the romance genre, so the $7.99 should entitle the reader to a genuine story with interesting characters and events. Not the case here; the last story was particularly bad. It was like the authors had a contract and threw something together to make the page limit. I've literally read better modernized fairy tales from my junior high students.

Mirror, Mirror by J.D. Robb - Recommend - great reading between Halloween and Thanksgiving. Excellent job by all the authors Copyright © 2013 by Penquin Group (USA) LLC. "Taken in Death" by J. D. Robb Copyright © 2013 by Nora Roberts. "If Wishes Were Horses" Copyright © 2013 by Mary Blayney. "Beauty, Sleeping" Copyright © 2013 by Elaine Fox. "The Christmas Comet" Copyright © 2013 by Mary Kay McComas. "Stroke of Midnight" by R. C. Ryan Copyright © 2013 by Ruth Ryan Langan. A collection of stories based on familiar fairy tales. Each author takes the reader on a new adventure. "Taken in Death" is a fast paced race against time to save twins from an evil witch. Hansel and Gretel with a deadly twist. The opening scene grabs and the plot never lets you go. All my favorite characters join in the search for Henry and Gala. Couldn't put the book down until the last scene. J. D. Robb delivers with this book with her flowing dialog and complex character development. "If Wishes Were Horses" is a tale of the keeper of a magic coin. I enjoyed the characters and how the man finds his lady in this story. Very refreshing look at what happens when wishes come true. Mary Blayney keeps you turning the pages until the last page. "Beauty, Sleeping" takes you on a journey from a child's point of view into adulthood. The plot has many twists and turns that keep the reader guessing. The spirit comes into play in this tale of redemption and new beginnings. Elaine Fox finds a way to makes the impossible seem probable. "The Christmas Comet" speaks to the value of always looking for hope in all situations. Helps the reader believe that miracles are possible. This story keeps you engaged until the very end. Mary May McComas brings out the best in her characters and her scenes. "Stroke of Midnight" takes the reader into the trials and loves of family interactions. In this case true love finds a way. Love how Ruth Ryan Langan brings her characters and scenes to life.

Love this collection of short stories. Very well written. This is my first review, which tells you how much I am impressed.

boysmumas Enjoyed all the stories in this collection except the last one. It was so predictable and over the top I knew what his last name would be long before the ending. Of course I only purchase these collections for the J.D. Robb stories. But usually find the others interesting.