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The Beast Within: A fantasy romance
From moonrise to moonset, the beast will rule.
Caleb’s family had a secret. One they’d held for over 300 years. One he’d reveal to save one woman’s life. Because she was the other half of his soul, even though it was her kind who condemned him to be the beast he was.
Lissette knew her family had secrets. What family in New Orleans as old as hers didn’t have family legends, most she disregarded as nonsense. Until she came across something leaving her no choice but to believe. Especially, when it meant her life… or his.
Because of the subject matter and content must be 18+
This was previously part of the Creole Nights Anthology but has been updated.
Caleb’s family had a secret. One they’d held for over 300 years. One he’d reveal to save one woman’s life. Because she was the other half of his soul, even though it was her kind who condemned him to be the beast he was.
Lissette knew her family had secrets. What family in New Orleans as old as hers didn’t have family legends, most she disregarded as nonsense. Until she came across something leaving her no choice but to believe. Especially, when it meant her life… or his.
Because of the subject matter and content must be 18+
This was previously part of the Creole Nights Anthology but has been updated.
118 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 13, 2019
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About the author
LaVerne Thompson
60 books238 followersLaVerne Thompson is a USA Today Bestselling, award winning, multi-published author, an avid reader and a writer of contemporary, fantasy, and sci/fi romances. She also writes romantic suspense and new adult under the pen name Ursula Sinclair also a USA Today Bestselling Author, her alter ego, who likes her relationships a little more complicated.
Her stories are highly sensual with erotic elements but she has a few that are considered erotic. Most of her books also have a touch of violence and a few more than that. She enjoys good action scenes in movies and has incorporated some of those elements in quite a few of her books. She is also a certified chocoholic.
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Her stories are highly sensual with erotic elements but she has a few that are considered erotic. Most of her books also have a touch of violence and a few more than that. She enjoys good action scenes in movies and has incorporated some of those elements in quite a few of her books. She is also a certified chocoholic.
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July 31, 2021
The Beast Within by LaVerne Thompson
Paranormal wolf shifter romance novella.
Caleb’s family was cursed generations ago for the males to turn into a wolf during the full moon. Caleb has managed to control his wolf during the change but nothing can stop the change from occurring. Lissette and her family are aware of rumors of cursed men turning into wolves but she is careful and knows how to handle herself and a gun.
And doesn’t that just set up the story?
“He liked being able to tower over her.
Even his beast took an interest. It rode him to take her. It rarely ever did that.”
🎧 this book was narrated by Marcus Arona. He did a great job with two different distinct voices and emotions. For the first hour or so, I was displeased by the lack of proper language, and slang or unusual pronunciation of a particular word. I was eventually wrapped up in the danger, mystery, graphic steamy sex, and Caleb and Lissette’s attraction to each other. The narrator took me from close to hating to enthralled. I bumped the speed up from my usual 1.2 to 1.5 because of the mentioned initial issues.
Paranormal wolf shifter romance novella.
Caleb’s family was cursed generations ago for the males to turn into a wolf during the full moon. Caleb has managed to control his wolf during the change but nothing can stop the change from occurring. Lissette and her family are aware of rumors of cursed men turning into wolves but she is careful and knows how to handle herself and a gun.
And doesn’t that just set up the story?
“He liked being able to tower over her.
Even his beast took an interest. It rode him to take her. It rarely ever did that.”
🎧 this book was narrated by Marcus Arona. He did a great job with two different distinct voices and emotions. For the first hour or so, I was displeased by the lack of proper language, and slang or unusual pronunciation of a particular word. I was eventually wrapped up in the danger, mystery, graphic steamy sex, and Caleb and Lissette’s attraction to each other. The narrator took me from close to hating to enthralled. I bumped the speed up from my usual 1.2 to 1.5 because of the mentioned initial issues.
February 14, 2021
The Beast Within was a shifter book with a lot of heart. Caleb's struggle to control his family curse gave his character a lot of depth. Lissette was a sassy woman and I loved that she was always packing heat, even if she was being less than smart wondering around the New Orleans rivers hunting for flowers at night lol. I didn't love the audio of this book, if I'm being honest, but I thought the story and characters were good enough to try to look past that.
February 20, 2019
I read this snippet of "The Beast Within" in an email, and I was really looking forward to its release.
So as soon as this book went live, I went reading it and I loved it.
At first I was a bit disappointed because the blurb I've read lead me onto a false trail that this book was set in the old times. But after a few pages everything made sense and I really enjoyed the read.
Can't wait to read book 2!
So as soon as this book went live, I went reading it and I loved it.
At first I was a bit disappointed because the blurb I've read lead me onto a false trail that this book was set in the old times. But after a few pages everything made sense and I really enjoyed the read.
Can't wait to read book 2!
January 31, 2021
This was quite an intriguing story and an interesting approach to a shifter story. A full circle is completed from past to present between Lissette and Caleb’s families. Lisette becomes involved with a man who has spent his life trying to tame the Beast Within while at the same time being the object of obsession to of a man who is more beast than man. I didn’t love the narration and this may not be a typical book for me but I enjoyed the overall story!
July 3, 2019
After being cursed for over 300 years , Caleb and his family have been keeping the secret . Until the day he sees Lissette at the bar he owns . He feels this pull to her because she is the other part of his soul . What they don't know is that she can be the salvation for him or the death of them .
The characters in this story are well written , Lissette is a strong woman who doesn't take anything from anyone . She also comes from a long line of women that have an insight . She can kick butt and will do anything to protect the ones she loves . Caleb is an alpha , oh so sexy and he knows what he wants and will go and get it . He is also caring and will do anything for those he cares about . I liked these characters as individuals but as a couple they were hot . For every good guy we also have the bad guy . Terrell well he was just a complete idiot and stalker . He was oh so creepy. Now Camille well she is just clueless and kind of the comic relief in the story . I picture her as a blonde for some reason . Then like all good romance stories we have the family that likes to interfere and boy do they ever .
I went into this story not knowing what was going to happen . This book took me by surprise I really got into it . The characters are well written and you start to love them . The author takes us on an adventure through New Orleans and the bayou . There is action , intrigue and oh so much romance . This is a book you can get lost in for an afternoon . So if you want a good read for you summer beach read check it out .
The characters in this story are well written , Lissette is a strong woman who doesn't take anything from anyone . She also comes from a long line of women that have an insight . She can kick butt and will do anything to protect the ones she loves . Caleb is an alpha , oh so sexy and he knows what he wants and will go and get it . He is also caring and will do anything for those he cares about . I liked these characters as individuals but as a couple they were hot . For every good guy we also have the bad guy . Terrell well he was just a complete idiot and stalker . He was oh so creepy. Now Camille well she is just clueless and kind of the comic relief in the story . I picture her as a blonde for some reason . Then like all good romance stories we have the family that likes to interfere and boy do they ever .
I went into this story not knowing what was going to happen . This book took me by surprise I really got into it . The characters are well written and you start to love them . The author takes us on an adventure through New Orleans and the bayou . There is action , intrigue and oh so much romance . This is a book you can get lost in for an afternoon . So if you want a good read for you summer beach read check it out .
June 30, 2019
This is an all encompassing read that makes you think and feel so much pain as well as undying love. A curse created out of hurt and pain inflicted by the greed of many, lasting multiple generations, and the only way to escape it is through an act of love so powerful it means putting ones own life on the line.
Lisette is one strong female who takes nothing from no-one, who knows how to handle her own, and would do anything to protect the ones she holds dearest. Caleb is an alpha male not willing to settle for anything less than what he truly wants and deserves. When the two meet their intensity and passion is enough to make everything else melt away.
I was very impressed by the quality of this author's writing. Not having ever read any of their other works I didn't know what to expect. I must say after reading The Beast Within I will definitely be looking into more.
Lisette is one strong female who takes nothing from no-one, who knows how to handle her own, and would do anything to protect the ones she holds dearest. Caleb is an alpha male not willing to settle for anything less than what he truly wants and deserves. When the two meet their intensity and passion is enough to make everything else melt away.
I was very impressed by the quality of this author's writing. Not having ever read any of their other works I didn't know what to expect. I must say after reading The Beast Within I will definitely be looking into more.
July 3, 2019
Centuries ago the deNuit family was cursed. Only the males suffered the consequences of this curse, but the family itself had a curse in itself. The woman were either killed, committed suicide, or were institutionalized.
When Caleb and Lissette meet sparks ignite. But there are secrets that Caleb keeps close to his chest for fear it will scare Lissette off. There's also the little fact that it's Lissette's ancestors who cursed the deNuit family and a stalker who has it in his head that if he can't have Lissette, nobody can.
Will these two be able to overcome a curse that placed upon Caleb's family out of hate? Will Caleb and his family ever have complete control over the beast?
I actually enjoyed this story. I liked the fact that these two families overcame the hate and proved that maybe with love any curse can be controlled.
When Caleb and Lissette meet sparks ignite. But there are secrets that Caleb keeps close to his chest for fear it will scare Lissette off. There's also the little fact that it's Lissette's ancestors who cursed the deNuit family and a stalker who has it in his head that if he can't have Lissette, nobody can.
Will these two be able to overcome a curse that placed upon Caleb's family out of hate? Will Caleb and his family ever have complete control over the beast?
I actually enjoyed this story. I liked the fact that these two families overcame the hate and proved that maybe with love any curse can be controlled.
June 30, 2019
What can a person say about a book that has great characters, a curse, curser (the person/family who did the cursing) the cursee (person/family who had the curse put on them). love, drama, mystery and more. I loved that the book started out with the story behind why the deNuit family is the way they are because of a curse put on them. It was never boring and kept me excited for the next page. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm in the mood to read this again. I might have missed something the first time thru and I don't want that.
June 30, 2019
I havent read a regular pnr in awhile. This was a great refresher and it was different and not more of the same which is why I kinda stopped reading the typical pnr shifter books. It wasnt overly long or drawn out but there was enough to keep me interested. Enjoyable! Ohhh on top of it all New Orleans which I love reading about.
June 30, 2019
The book started out telling you the why and the background so you as a reader are not lost once you get into the story. I really enjoyed this book the characters Caleb and Lissitte were both strong people. There was love, drama, mystery, stalking all good components in a book. Best of all no cliff hanger! If you enjoy short reads then this is a great book for you.
February 19, 2019
Powerful story
I love the author’s creativity of fantasy in this story!! This shows how powerful one can be with words and action!! If your looking for very old #BlackGirl magic and strong alpha males this is the story for you!!
I love the author’s creativity of fantasy in this story!! This shows how powerful one can be with words and action!! If your looking for very old #BlackGirl magic and strong alpha males this is the story for you!!
April 1, 2019
Not my cup of tea
I really liked the idea of this book it just didn't hit the mark for me. The story felt very rushed at times like the author was in a hurry to get to the sex scenes.
I really liked the idea of this book it just didn't hit the mark for me. The story felt very rushed at times like the author was in a hurry to get to the sex scenes.
June 4, 2019
The Beast Within
A wonderful paranormal shifter romance. I enjoyed the characters and how they challenged each other. I would’ve loved to see a little more depth with the characters and their relationship but other than that I loved it.
A wonderful paranormal shifter romance. I enjoyed the characters and how they challenged each other. I would’ve loved to see a little more depth with the characters and their relationship but other than that I loved it.
June 29, 2019
this was a really great book! he has secrets that he cant tell anyone. she has secrets of her own . things start to happen that he may no longer be able to hide. plus there is danger out there . read to find out what happens.
June 29, 2019
Caleb's family has kept a secret for centuries. A curse with no cure. Lissette's family is responsible for the curse. They meet one night and can't keep their minds off each other. Caleb's never felt this way and neither has Lissette. Is fate at play or something else?
June 29, 2019
Crimes of generations past leave burdens carried on.
I find myself horrified. Difficult to look beyond the scope of history beginning this tale. Beyond the evil of it's origin there is more. A heated passion and love grow. I heard before love forgives & heals all wounds.
I find myself horrified. Difficult to look beyond the scope of history beginning this tale. Beyond the evil of it's origin there is more. A heated passion and love grow. I heard before love forgives & heals all wounds.
June 30, 2019
I would recommend this book if you like to read sweet and romantic stories, it has been very well written with fantastic characters and great detail. The characters tend to be snarky and so full of life and I love it, just goes to show that even a beast can be loved
July 8, 2019
This is a book that makes you think and feel so much pain as well as undying love. A curse created out of hurt and pain inflicted by the greed of many, lasting multiple generations, and the only way to escape it is through an act of love so powerful it means putting ones own life on the line.
July 29, 2019
I tend to stay away from third person POV, BC it can get confusing wondering who is saying what after a while. This wasn't confusing at all. It was really well written. I wasn't ready for it to end though.
February 19, 2019
Linda Christiani
I liked how even if you're not completely human love is the same it can still conquer all I recommend!
I liked how even if you're not completely human love is the same it can still conquer all I recommend!
February 21, 2019
Goodbook
I have enjoyed reading this story. Two families connected thru time. Caleb and Lissette are not ment to be together. But fate brings them together. Love finds a way
I have enjoyed reading this story. Two families connected thru time. Caleb and Lissette are not ment to be together. But fate brings them together. Love finds a way
April 15, 2019
Werewolf in 💘
Book was very interesting. Loved the way the couple worked though the history. Add a bad person and you have an interesting thiller
Book was very interesting. Loved the way the couple worked though the history. Add a bad person and you have an interesting thiller
May 30, 2019
Short & Sweet
This book was awesome I loved 🥰🥰 Lissette and Caleb He’s Alpha, she’s sassy & the sex steamy 🔥 and I hope Devour gets a book too. I
This book was awesome I loved 🥰🥰 Lissette and Caleb He’s Alpha, she’s sassy & the sex steamy 🔥 and I hope Devour gets a book too. I
July 1, 2019
Caleb and Lissette were destined to meet and unwittingly play a very important role for their respective families. I loved their story. The history of their families is intriguing.
July 1, 2019
I am struggling so much to find words for this book. I was absolutely blown away. It's the perfect mix of sexy and thrilling. It brought so much more than it promised!
September 25, 2019
Cut and dry… Not much going on with this one and it was over before I knew it. Okay just plain.
February 15, 2020
I love how you get lost in this book. I found once I started reading it I didn’t want to put it down. Highly recommended for anyone who loves to read.
June 13, 2020
Entertaining!
I wish this e-book was on paperback. I enjoyed Caleb and Lissett story. Love does indeed conquer all. I thought this was a beginning of a series. I guess not.
I wish this e-book was on paperback. I enjoyed Caleb and Lissett story. Love does indeed conquer all. I thought this was a beginning of a series. I guess not.
July 6, 2020
Much better!
I have read both versions of the story, and I love this one! I'm a fan of tying up loose ends. It's great to know what happened with the curse, and with the characters.
I have read both versions of the story, and I love this one! I'm a fan of tying up loose ends. It's great to know what happened with the curse, and with the characters.
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May 23, 2019Wolf!
I enjoyed reading this particular one because the author is one of the best that can write this type of book. Entertainment at it's finest
I enjoyed reading this particular one because the author is one of the best that can write this type of book. Entertainment at it's finest
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