Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast

Author: Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-03

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 1365793508

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This is the first published version of Beauty and the Beast, written by the French author Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in the mid-18th century and translated by James Robinson Planch . It is a novel-length story intended for adult readers, addressing the issues of the marriage system of the day in which women had no right to choose their husband or to refuse to marry. There is also a wealth of rich back story as to how the Prince became cursed and revelations about Beauty's parentage, which fail to appear in subsequent versions of the now classic fairy tale.

Of Beast and Beauty
Of Beast and Beauty

Author: Stacey Jay

Publisher: Ember

Published: 2014-12-09

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 0385743211

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What if Beauty became the Beast? Discover a new angle on the classic fairytale in this fantasy retelling that's perfect for anyone who can't get enough of Beauty and the Beast. In the city of Yuan, the blind Princess Isra is raised to be a human sacrifice. Her death will ensure her city’s vitality. In the desert, a mutant beast named Gem fights to save his people, known as the Monstrous, from starvation. Neither dreams that, together, they can return balance to their worlds. When Gem is captured for trying to steal Yuan’s enchanted roses, he becomes a prisoner of the city. Isra enlists his help, and soon begins to care for him—and to question everything she has been brought up to believe. . . . “Engrossing tale . . . [an] intense love story.” —Kirkus Reviews “The bones of the classic Beauty and the Beast story are all here, imaginatively fleshed out with tropes from science fiction, fantasy, and even political drama.” —The Bulletin, Recommended “Jay’s characters are well-realized . . . [the] setup is intriguing and her writing assured.” —Publishers Weekly “Revelations and plot twists keep the action flowing and romance growing. . . . A satisfying read for fans of romantic fantasy.” —School Library Journal

Roslyn and the Cursed Prince
Roslyn and the Cursed Prince

Author: Jaymi Hanako

Publisher: Jaymi Hanako

Published: 2021-08-05

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13:

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An enchanted tower keeps her safe. But nothing can guard her against loneliness… The tower keeps Roslyn secure from those who would steal her infant daughter, as she’s protected by the magic of the village witch, Madame Mallor. She dreams of being reunited with the father of her baby, never imagining that the moment she’s longed for will complicate her life. Because Adrian has been keeping secrets. About his past. His identity. And about his cursed connection to the woman who has been guarding Roslyn. She doesn’t realize that Mallor has not been helping her out of the kindness of her heart, and that the old woman’s obsession with Roslyn and Adrian's child could destroy them all forever... Roslyn and the Cursed Prince was originally published as The Cursed Prince by Amber Jantine

The Cursed Princes
The Cursed Princes

Author: Jaymi Hanako

Publisher: Jaymi Hanako

Published: 2023-06-13

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13:

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Three Princes. One Curse. Once upon a time, an arrogant young prince angered a witch. Now, he and his brothers are cursed to transform into wolves every full moon… Ella and the Wolf Prince Ella slips through the palace garden, hoping to catch a glimpse of the royal ball and the life she used to know. Instead, she stumbles on the Prince Luke’s beastly secret. Under the light of the full moon, he transforms into a fierce wolf. She flees but doesn’t realize he’s caught her scent. And once the moon sets, the prince will hunt the woman he’s determined to make his bride… Roslyn and the Cursed Prince Hidden away in an enchanted tower, Roslyn longs to be reunited with her lover and the father of her baby girl. But Adrian’s return only complicates things. Not only is he under a fearsome curse that takes over his body every full moon, but he never told her that he’s a prince… Catherine and the Beast Prince Disguised as a man, Catherine is determined to find the missing prince, Edward. She knew that convincing him to return home would be near impossible. But she doesn’t expect the fire of passion that flares up between them, especially since she’s hiding a dark secret of her own…

Guardian of the Mist Dragon
Guardian of the Mist Dragon

Author: Jaymi Hanako

Publisher: Jaymi Hanako

Published: 2022-03-15

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13:

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To save her family, Lin will defy convention—and her father—to take on the most extraordinary journey into a strange land... Stealing her father’s armor was the easy part. Now alone and confronted by mercenaries, Lin must defend a rare mist dragon’s egg. Just as she is badly wounded, a strange dragon drops out of the sky, breathing fire and scattering her enemies. Then the creature’s massive talons wrap around her body, and he carries her away… Her beauty sets his body on fire. Her stubbornness threatens to drive him mad… Dirkan abducted the injured human female for her own protection. Safely tucked away at his home, her spirit and beauty tempt him to claim her as his mate. But he has no future to offer her. He has obligations to his family that don’t include being with a human. Their bond is undeniable, and the heat threatens to burn out of control. But when the time comes to return to her land, will Lin be leaving her heart behind?

Hidden Magic
Hidden Magic

Author: Jaymi Hanako

Publisher: Jaymi Hanako

Published: 2021-11-04

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13:

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A hidden power. An alliance between ancient enemies… No one told Seira she was engaged to a dragon. That was why she fell for the lies of an imposter and nearly lost her life. Though unsure how she broke the sorcerer’s spell, doing so gained her the loyalty of a band of dread-trolls. The ancient enemies of the dragon she is meant to marry. Of course, the dragon isn’t exactly what he first appears to be either. Rergyn shifts into the most handsome man that she’s ever seen. His touch sets her body on fire, but she is not about to trust him, especially when she learns he has a few secrets of his own. Seira will need both her dragon husband and the strength of the dread-trolls behind her if she’s to secure her inheritance against those who would take it for themselves. And a little magic might help too…

The Crane Wife
The Crane Wife

Author: Jaymi Hanako

Publisher: Jaymi Hanako

Published: 2020-03-29

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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Shortly after Kenta freed a trapped crane from a snare, a mysterious woman appears. Beautiful Yukiko insists on becoming his wife. Though he knows he can’t afford to marry, he also cannot resist the temptation to claim her as his own. His fortunes change with her arrival, and it isn’t long before he's falling in love with his strange wife, even though she refuses to share any information about her past. Yukiko has good reason to keep her secrets. Transformed from crane to human in order to repay Kenta for saving her, the magic comes with one condition: if her husband learns the truth, the spell will end and they will be forced apart. Forever. The Crane Wife is a fantasy romance based on the Japanese folktale “Tsuru Nyobo.”

The Queen's Assassin
The Queen's Assassin

Author: Jaymi Hanako

Publisher: Jaymi Hanako

Published: 2020-03-29

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13:

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A queen needs a consort and an heir. Not a deadly but gorgeous distraction.. Queen Raine cannot stop thinking about the assassin imprisoned in her dungeon. He's beautiful. He's dangerous. And he wants her. Madoc doesn't know she's his target. Magic allowed her to switch appearances with her bodyguard. It keeps her true identity safe from him, and from everyone plotting to take her throne. But even the most powerful spells in the land can shield her from her emotions. The assassin stirs desires and longings within her that she thought long dead. Then he makes an offer: spend one night of passion with him, and he'll tell her everything he knows about who hired him to kill her. It's a risk she shouldn't take. She can never trust him. She should kill him. Yet she can't resist him. As a shadowy conspiracy threatens Raine's hold on her crown, she will need magic--and the power of her unlikely connection with the assassin--to keep what is hers. (Author's note: This title was previously published. It has been lightly revised from its previous version.)

When Good Geeks Go Bad
When Good Geeks Go Bad

Author: Catherine Wilkins

Publisher: Nosy Crow

Published: 2019-01-10

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1788000609

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A laugh-out-loud take on early teenage life by the author of My Best Friend and Other Enemies. When Ella's dad refuses to let her have cool school shoes or stay up later than 9:30, Ella decides to take things into her own hands. Being good hasn't got her anywhere, so why not try being bad for a while? It certainly looks a lot more fun and what's a few detentions here and there? But going bad is a slippery slope and soon things are starting to spiral out of control. Can Ella get things back on track? Or is she going to end up with egg on her face? A brilliantly funny new story from Catherine Wilkins, stand-up comedian and author of the much-loved 'My Best Friend and Other Enemies' series.

The Dragon and the Queen of Ice
The Dragon and the Queen of Ice

Author: Jaymi Hanako

Publisher: Jaymi Hanako

Published: 2021-11-04

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13:

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If Kyra doesn’t fall in love, she will die. Blinded and cursed to freeze from the inside out, Queen Kyra knows that only falling in love might cure her. She doesn’t have time for that. As the last in her line, she must produce an heir to keep her kingdom from falling into chaos. But no human can touch her without risk of frostbite. The solution? Marry a dragon. Jodan’s fire melts the ice under her skin and soon the passion that burns between them goes beyond her need for an heir. It’s deeper than that. Addictive. But can a dragon fall in love with a human? More importantly, can Kyra fall in love with someone she’s never seen?