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Beauty, the Beast, and the Library
He kills with the veracity of a beast.
Sydney Carriere lost her husband in a fire five years ago and is finally in a place where she is ready to move on. Only so far she hasn’t found anyone she can see herself sharing her life with. Then a monster from her past comes crashing into her present, and although she finds herself in a fight for survival she just might also find her second soul mate.
Detective Dante Delamarre has also lost a lot; it’s made him cold, hard, and obsessed with hunting serial killers. His whole life revolves around his job, and while searching for a killer who seems to think he’s a beast, he meets a woman who shines a tiny ray of light into the darkness inside of him. When the killer throws the two of them together, they’ll have to rely on one another if they want a chance to see if they could fall in love.
Sydney Carriere lost her husband in a fire five years ago and is finally in a place where she is ready to move on. Only so far she hasn’t found anyone she can see herself sharing her life with. Then a monster from her past comes crashing into her present, and although she finds herself in a fight for survival she just might also find her second soul mate.
Detective Dante Delamarre has also lost a lot; it’s made him cold, hard, and obsessed with hunting serial killers. His whole life revolves around his job, and while searching for a killer who seems to think he’s a beast, he meets a woman who shines a tiny ray of light into the darkness inside of him. When the killer throws the two of them together, they’ll have to rely on one another if they want a chance to see if they could fall in love.
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Published April 1, 2019
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Jane Blythe
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USA Today bestselling author Jane Blythe writes action-packed romantic suspense and military romance featuring protective heroes and heroines who are survivors. One of Jane's most popular series includes Prey Security, part of Susan Stoker's OPERATION ALPHA world! Writing in that world alongside authors such as Janie Crouch and Riley Edwards has been a blast, and she looks forward to bringing more books to this genre, both within and outside of Stoker's world. When Jane isn't binge-reading she's counting down to Christmas and adding to her 200+ teddy bear collection!
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December 31, 2020
A great story involving a serial killer, a librarian, and the detective determined to put an end to the killing and save the girl! Loved it! Flew right through this book last night. Highly recommend!
April 16, 2019
Beauty, the Beast & the Library sounds like a romantic fantasy read but let me warn you it's far from that. A suspenseful thriller with a sprinkle of romance that will leave you guessing who the beast could be.
There is a beast of a serial killer on the loose who kills to fulfill his fantasies. If he fails, he loses. His victims seem to be associated with the library. Leaving no DNA.
Detective Dante Delmarre cases consumed him like a puzzle. He struggles daily with the loss of his past. He strives to help others.
Sydney lives and breathes the peace that the library gives her. She shares the love and the beauty in her heart with others. She feels safe within the shelves of the library that her stalker will not find her.
Two lonely souls drawn together under unusual circumstances.
Will Dante be able to find the beast in time that has taken his beauty from the library as his next victim?
I love Jane Blythe's stories! I would recommend her Count to Ten Series!
The blurb along with the beautiful cover makes the book mysterious and intriguing.
There is a beast of a serial killer on the loose who kills to fulfill his fantasies. If he fails, he loses. His victims seem to be associated with the library. Leaving no DNA.
Detective Dante Delmarre cases consumed him like a puzzle. He struggles daily with the loss of his past. He strives to help others.
Sydney lives and breathes the peace that the library gives her. She shares the love and the beauty in her heart with others. She feels safe within the shelves of the library that her stalker will not find her.
Two lonely souls drawn together under unusual circumstances.
Will Dante be able to find the beast in time that has taken his beauty from the library as his next victim?
I love Jane Blythe's stories! I would recommend her Count to Ten Series!
The blurb along with the beautiful cover makes the book mysterious and intriguing.
March 18, 2019
What happens when the one place you find comfort in becomes the scene of a serial killer? Can the one place that is in all of your beautiful memories become the place you most fear? Sydney has always loved being in the library. It is the place she and her deceased husband fell in love, it is the place she finds joy in by finding the perfect books for children to read. But it is also the place that a serial killer is pulling his victims from, all because of something from her past. Can the Detective assigned to the case find the killer before he strikes again? Will Dante be able to continue with the case as he falls for Sydney? With a storyline that had me on the edge of my seat and characters that I needed to have a HEA this was a great read. It was my first by Jane Blythe but it will not be my last.
March 17, 2019
Book Review: Beauty, the Beast and the Library
Author: Jane Blythe
FIVE STARS
Very quick read, will keep you engaged and guessing who dun it. Ms. Blythe has captured my attention with this book. I am not usually a fan of suspense but this book was well written and it kept me on the edge of my seat just long enough.
I honestly didnt know what I was getting into when I read the title. Just knew it was about a Library and a fairy tale. Yeah this is nothing like the Disney movie. Be prepared for some shocking moments.
Great story and I will be seeking out more suspense from Ms. Blythe in the very near future. What a welcome change from my usualy genre.
Kelli Harper
Author: Jane Blythe
FIVE STARS
Very quick read, will keep you engaged and guessing who dun it. Ms. Blythe has captured my attention with this book. I am not usually a fan of suspense but this book was well written and it kept me on the edge of my seat just long enough.
I honestly didnt know what I was getting into when I read the title. Just knew it was about a Library and a fairy tale. Yeah this is nothing like the Disney movie. Be prepared for some shocking moments.
Great story and I will be seeking out more suspense from Ms. Blythe in the very near future. What a welcome change from my usualy genre.
Kelli Harper
March 17, 2019
Wow Wow Wow that's all I can say about this story from Jane, I love Dante strong focus on the job and then comes along the sweet Sydney you will full in love with. This story is really focused on the what one man can do to people so he can get to one he really wants. Im not going to give anything away you will have to read it for yourself and trust me so worth reading . Another fantastic read from Jane Blythe
March 17, 2019
This book is a short and easy read. It’s fast paced and can be read in a few hours. I was immediately caught up in the storyline. It’s fresh and engrossing. It’s romantic suspense. It’s a little different from Jane Blythe’s other books. Even though it involves her signature serial killer it felt lighter to me. I truly enjoyed this book! I received an advance review copy for an honest review.
May 20, 2020
Another reviewer wrote "This book will shock and surprise you." The only surprise I received was this book had zero mystery in it. It was a novella that was mostly romance with a sprinkling of murder. The actual writing was well done but the plot... Good for a younger crowd. Just a bit juvenile for my tastes.
March 17, 2019
Another amazing book from Jane. She has this knack of grabbing you into the story and not letting you stop reading til the end.
Strong characters and a believable storyline make for a enjoyable read.
I would recommend this book.
Strong characters and a believable storyline make for a enjoyable read.
I would recommend this book.
April 1, 2019
This book will shock and surprise you!
Definitely not what you think it will be from the title.
Jane Blythe hits it out of the park with one.
Definitely not what you think it will be from the title.
Jane Blythe hits it out of the park with one.
July 17, 2019
Amazing book. Jane is a great author. Such an amazing story
December 31, 2019
Fast Paced. Gripping storyline...
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