Beauty of the Beast Release Date & Blurb!

Exciting news! I am overjoyed to announce the release date and blurb for my dark & realistic Beauty and the Beast retelling - the first book in my new Fairy Tale series. I feel such a deep passion for this story, and I can't wait to share it with all of you, my lovely readers!! Stay tuned for the cover reveal next week.

Release Date: March 15th

Genres: Historical Romance, Fairy Tale Retelling, Series, Adult, Gothic Romance

Blurb:

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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Published on January 26, 2017 16:51 Tags: beauty-and-the-beast, fairy-tale-retelling, historical-romance, rachel-l-demeter, series
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message 1: by Emma (new)

Emma Hamm Oh so excited for this!!!


message 2: by Minni Mouse (new)

Minni Mouse I just finished this book today and I loved how well you portrayed the realistic twist! I haven't read the original French fairy tale but you were able to at least take scenes from the 1992 Disney movie and re-write them with believable human motivations and instincts in context with the 19th century Gothic setting.

My vote for your next retelling if you're between The Little Mermaid or Aladdin? I'm torn! Aladdin would be fantastic and current with the potential for vibrant culture and world building...but Little Mermaid would be intriguing and creative to see how you retell that with a realistic twist.


message 3: by Rachel (new)

Rachel L.  Demeter Minni Mouse wrote: "I just finished this book today and I loved how well you portrayed the realistic twist! I haven't read the original French fairy tale but you were able to at least take scenes from the 1992 Disney ..."


Hi Minni!

Thank you so much for reaching out! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the "realistic" twist I put on Beauty of the Beast. I'm definitely having a lot of fun reimagining our classic childhood fairy tales with an adult edge. :-) Ah! Tell me about it! I'm completely torn between Aladdin and The Little Mermaid... my heart is leaning toward Aladdin, but I have a clearer plot in mind for The Little Mermaid.... I guess I'll have to go to the drawing board and see what "calls out to me" more urgently. ;)

Thank you again for your message and your "vote!" I really appreciate it! :-D

Xo, Rachel


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