Today we’re excited to host a cover reveal for The Roses of Carterhaugh by Melissa Widmaier, a Scottish-based fairy tale retelling.
Let’s find out more:
Love is immortal.
In a quiet souters village in Scotland, an earl’s rebellious daughter stirs up trouble with the fabled faeries known as the Daoine Sìth. Can she lift the veil on a darkened past and rescue her knight from the seelie queen’s clutches?
Based on a beloved Child Ballad, this fairytale retelling mixes magic with devotion, leading our heroine and her loved ones on an adventure worth recounting in an enchanted glade or a royal hall.
Are you ready for the cover reveal?
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Isn’t that cover gorgeous? This beautiful cover was designed by Lisa Errico of Little Forest Cat.
The Roses of Carterhaugh by Melissa Widmaier is releasing on March 1, 2026.
About the Author

Melissa is an award-winning author on the spectrum who likes to mix a little ink with her magic. Her epic fantasies focus on familial bonds and exploring the natural world. When not manipulating words, she can be found camping with a camera in hand, getting lost among things green and growing. She lives in Arizona with her husband, three boys, ancient cats, and a rambunctious corgi.
- Website: www.MelissaWidmaier.com
- Instagram: @mwidmaier_author
- Twitter: @mawidmaier





That cover is beautiful!!! and the book sounds awesome!