EskieMama & Dragon Lady Reads Review: Beauty of the Beast by Rachel L. Demeter

Beauty of the Beast

by 

Rachel L. Demeter

Blurb:

Experience the world’s most enchanting and timeless love story—retold with a dark and realistic twist.

A BEAST LIVING IN THE SHADOW OF HIS PAST

Reclusive and severely scarred Prince Adam Delacroix has remained hidden inside a secluded, decrepit castle ever since he witnessed his family’s brutal massacre. Cloaked in shadow, with only the lamentations of past ghosts for company, he has abandoned all hope, allowing the world to believe he died on that tragic eve twenty-five years ago.

A BEAUTY IN PURSUIT OF A BETTER FUTURE

Caught in a fierce snowstorm, beautiful and strong-willed Isabelle Rose seeks shelter at a castle—unaware that its beastly and disfigured master is much more than he appears to be. When he imprisons her gravely ill and blind father, she bravely offers herself in his place.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Stripped of his emotional defenses, Adam’s humanity reawakens as he encounters a kindred soul in Isabelle. Together they will wade through darkness and discover beauty and passion in the most unlikely of places. But when a monster from Isabelle’s former life threatens their new love, Demrov’s forgotten prince must emerge from his shadows and face the world once more…

Perfect for fans of Beauty and the Beast and The Phantom of the Opera, Beauty of the Beast brings a familiar and well-loved fairy tale to life with a rich setting in the kingdom of Demrov and a captivating, Gothic voice.

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Beauty of the Beast is the first standalone installment in a series of classic fairy tales reimagined with a dark and realistic twist.

Disclaimer: This is an edgy, historical romance retelling of the classic fairy tale. Due to strong sexual content, profanity, and dark subject matter, including an instance of sexual assault committed by the villain, Beauty of the Beast is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

Review:                                  5 stars

Even as a little girl I loved fairy tales and this one well this one is a tad bit more then a child's fairy tale, but the story is so familiar that it did take me back, Yes it's a beautiful story, not quite like Disney's version, but true to the story I grew up with, with just a tad bit more sex in it then Disney's version.
Prince Adam Delacroix has remained hidden inside an old castle from his childhood, he is scared and retains the memories that he witnessed his witnessed his family’s brutal massacre. Cloaked in shadows and only the ghost as his company he has lost all hope.
Caught in snowstorm, beautiful and strong-willed Isabelle Rose seeks shelter at the castle unaware that its beastly and disfigured master is much more than he appears to be. When he imprisons her gravely ill and blind father, she bravely offers herself in his place.
Adam’s humanity reawakens as he encounters a kindred soul in Isabelle. Together they begin a journey that takes them through darkness only to discover beauty and passion in the most unlikely of places. But as all tales the past comes rearing its ugly head, will the lovers be able to survive and be together as they are meant to be,
You will have to read this beautiful love story for all ages. Thank you Rachel for a wonderful trip down memory lane.

I received a free copy for my honest review!

Review by Jara

Happy Reading!