Beast

by Hilary Storm

He's hard... cold and cruel in a world of the same. He has no tolerance for annoyances and is the first to eliminate any that arise. His scars line the depth of his soul, and memories keep him living in the past.

She’s not prepared to go head-to-head with anger and hatred, but that’s all he knows. Will he tear her heart to shreds or will she find a way into his?

Genres: Enemies To Lovers, Dark Romance, Contemporary, Beauty and The Beast

172 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 18, 2021

About the author

Hilary Storm lives with her high school sweetheart and three children in Oklahoma. She drives her husband crazy talking about book characters everyday like they are real people. She graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with an MBA in Accounting. Her passions include being a mom, writing, reading, photography, music, mocha coffee, and spending time with friends and family. She is the author of the USA Today Best Selling 'Rebel Walking' Series, Bryant Brothers Series, Inked Brothers Series, Six, Seven, Mr. Darkness and co-author of The Elite Forces Series, Alphachat Series, and Quarterback Sack.

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Reviews

[Intel Chicky Reads Romance (Kara Merideth) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5)
Trope: enemies to lovers/protector
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: none

Great Beauty and the Beast inspired story!

IsaBelle has been waiting years to track down the “Beast” she thinks is responsible for her sister’s death and will stop at nothing to avenge her. The Beast is a standalone set in the the multi-author VII Knight’s series world.

The Beast was a really enjoyable read! The storyline was good and it was fast paced with tons of action and twists and turns. I really enjoyed both characters. Beast was a perfect tortured, grumpy hero and I loved how protective he was. IsaBelle was super resilient and just as protective of those she cared about. Overall, a great read and one I’d recommend to others!

[Claudia |✨Cushin Violeta's Bookish Realm✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Beastly Rough ride of love ahead 😍

Page 1, started and I was oh so hooked. Beast is watching through cams as an intruder gets into his home (which actually the size of a castle😜) and is both shocked and angry as to who could be it.

The mystery increases when it's a female who's trying to get in, when his house is in the middle of nowhere and hidden in between the thick of trees.

There's a reason Beast has been in the hiding as not only is he the president of VII Knights MC but also has his own secrets to protect.

What he never expected when he catches onto his intruder is to come face to face with someone that's very much related to his own past and the secrets that he's hidden.

Izzy has been waiting for her one chance to get in and find answers as to what happened to her sister and facing him, the one man who has them. But for now all she wants are some clues that'll take her closer to the truth

So begins this rough and twisted journey of Izzy and Beast. A man who's so drowned in guilt for the sins he didn't commit and a woman who wanting to find answers ends up being the salvation for the very man she thought was responsible.

I loved Beast's personality. How he's all broody and always angry faced, talks less and also wallowing in his pain of his past yet he never takes it out on Izzy. In the sense that he might command her to do things but it's all to always protect her.

Also, the when we finally realise the secrets, I oh so didn't see that coming and how it all connects. I was oh so happy that Beast finds comfort and happiness and love as that man so deserves it. Definitely an unpredictable ride. Loved this one. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Heather Chaotic Creatives · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an amazing enemies to lovers Beauty and the Beast story. We get lots of twist, turns, and oh so many secrets.....
With Beast we get a broody alpha male who holds more secrets than the Freemasons. Not wanting to deal with the world he hides and wallows in it UNTIL a woman shows up wanting answers about one of the biggest secrets he holds. Being the president of an MC is just pure icing on the cake for me. He is moody and grumpy, but he does not mistreat Isabella. It really takes her and her special brand of secrets for him to realize he can find and have happiness. I adored Isabelle and her ability to adapt to just about everything. She finds herself with in the clutches of a beast. She has done her research and when the time was right she decided she was going to get her answers. As their feelings grew and secrets come to light they both find out what the other truly needs with each other.

[Mari (Mystics & Metaphysics Book Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was intense, fast-paced, mysterious, and sexy. Beast and IsaBelle should not go together but you can't help but feel their chemistry coming off the pages. A great MC retelling of Beauty and the Beast.

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.

He's hard...cold and cruel in a world of the same. He has no tolerance for annoyances and is the first to eliminate any that arise. His scars line the depth of his soul, and the memories keep him living in the past. She's not prepared to go face to face with anger and hatred, but that's all he knows. Will he tear her heart to shreds or will she find a way into his?

Beast is a book in the VII Knights MC Collection of stories. Each on is by a different author and is a complete standalone. It has been a while, sadly, since I have read a Hilary Storm book and I was so excited to dive right in to this bad boy. Hilary did not disappoint either and I so knew that she wouldn't. This is the story of Beast. You can imagine his surprise when he is watching him home on cameras and sees someone breaking into what I would call a mansion. He is both shocked and extremely mad that this is happened and doesn't really know who it is that has dared to do such a thing. You can imagine his surprise when he sees that it is a female trying to get in to his place. After all his house is really out of the way and built between the trees so that no one could easily find it in the first place. The man is the President of the VII Knights MC, like his privacy and is also carrying some secret that no one will ever know. He protects them with everything in him. Izzy is a girl that is looking for Beast's secrets. She is beyond determined to find out what has happened to her sister and isn't afraid and very much looking forward to facing off with the man that has all these secrets. However if breaking in gets her some little clues then she is going to be happy with that. Now this is where I stop telling you about the story because I do not want to give anything away. I loved these characters so much. There really different but fit oh so well together if that is even where they are going to end up. This book is also filled with secrets, twists and turns and I swear you will never see what is coming when you get to it in a million years.

[Doris · Rating 5 out of 5]

MC Fairytales Done Right

I had always loved Beauty and the Beast but I love it even more when it’s brought to the MC lifestyle. Beast is the Prez of the VII Knights MC and is every bit surly and secretive. Isabella is a woman on a mission regarding her sister’s death. That brings her right to Beast’s home.

What a great book bringing all kinds of secrets, steam, twists and turns.

[Joy Avery Lovesbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

☆☆☆☆☆
Beast was such an entertaining ride. I believe it was my first by this author and I fell in love with her creative ability. I was also surprised that this was a Beauty and the Beast retelling.
IsaBelle “Izzy" lost her sister. Since her death, Izzy has hunted for the “Beast" responsible for her death. Then one night, Beast is watching the surveillance cameras in his rather large home and sees someone trying to break in. He is truly intrigued when he realizes it’s a woman. Beast lives in his mansion, separated from the world even though he is the VII Knights MC president. Hidden behind his walls, he guards his secrets behind a façade of anger, hatred and so much guilt. He has the answers she’s been so desperate for and she might be the one to help him forgive himself and learn to live in acceptance and happiness again or maybe for the first time?
From start to finish, I was happily absorbing all the angst the author layered into this incredible story. The twists and turns had me hanging on the edge of my seat. I loved all of the characters, especially Lizzy and Beast. He’s was so protective and 100% alphalicious! The mystery added so much of the pulse-pounding action that I loved. The unpredictable and perfect ending only added to my enjoyment. I highly recommend this story to all MC lovers out there. This is my honest opinion, freely given.

[BookKraves · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a loosely based rendition of Beauty and the Beast with an MC twist. Beast is part of the VII Knight MC series, and this story was quite different from the others. I enjoyed the scarred and broken hero who is the president of the MC. I didn't much like the heroine Izzy- she was annoying at times. Strong and brave one minute and then scared and crying her eyes out the next. The story is nice, but I would have liked it to have at least one intense spicy scene. The chemistry is there, and it has the potential to be explosive. I wish the story was a bit darker; it was just too light for me, given that it's an MC story. There is a slow build-up, although it is a fast-paced book, which was okay, but it took a while for me to get into the story as it unfolded.
Overall, this book is a light enemies to lovers with a fantastic beast and annoying beauty.



I received an advanced review copy for my honest review.

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[Behind Closed Doors Book Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amount of sex – 2.5 / 5
How explicit are the sex scenes – 2.5 / 5
Story – 4 / 5
Overall – 4 / 5

The VII Knights MC is a seven-book interconnected series written by seven different authors and can be read as a standalone biker romance. Beast is the third book in the series written by author Hilary Storm, and it is loosely based on the fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast.

Beast tells the story of IsaBelle, a nineteen-year-old woman who’s looking for answers about her sister, and Beast, the California chapter president of the VII Knights MC. In Izzy’s search for answers, she comes across Beast’s house, and she isn’t intimidated by his gruff and intense behavior. I don’t want to go into any details and spoil anything. However, I can tell you there’s action, suspense, danger, and some steamy scenes!

I enjoyed reading Isabelle and Beast’s story. However, it took me a little bit to get into the storyline. Although, when I did, I had a hard time putting it down. I just wish the storyline was expanded a bit more. I wasn't ready for it to end when it did.

Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Copy

[ReadingTilTheBreakOfDawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beast was a fast paced, MC Beauty and the Beast retelling that got right down to business.

Told in dual POV, from IsaBelle and Beast, we get to see two characters that have been connected by a past, but are both seeking answers. IsaBelle finds Beast and his compound and is set on finding out the answers to her sister's death. She knows Beast had something to do with it and she is going to do whatever she can to get answers from him.
Beast, meanwhile has been living in the past. He blames himself for everything, but he is taking people down one by one. But he gets no gratification from it. Maybe IsaBelle will implode his world.

Beast was a fast paced story of a cruel man that has the best of intentions and soon we see and feel his connection to Izzy. It's evident and nice to see that he may find of bit of happiness when he has been living in sorrow for so long. I liked the retelling and enjoyed the characters and the way they went to bat for one another. But Chip almost stole the show for me on more than one account. Some parts were glossed over, but overall an entertaining read as part of the VII Knights series.

[Books, Booze & Bon Voyage (Krista Webster) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beast by Hilary Storm is part of the VII Knights MC series of books by different authors. This is a MC retelling of the fairytale Beauty and The Beast. An enemies to lovers tale with a good amount of mystery surrounding both Beast and IsaBelle. Full of surprises, danger and passion as secrets are revealed and life changing decisions are made. It is on the dark side but not that graphic so a lot of what happened is implied and not described in detail. His past is heartbreaking and my heart went out to him but I was so happy when IsaBelle finds a way to break down his walls.

The Beast is the MC President and lives in a mansion hidden away in a wood. He is huge, rugged, fierce and dangerous but haunted by his past. His moods swing from anxious and full of regret, to anger and full of rage. He is covered in scars which are a constant reminder of what happened and the guilt he still carries.

IsaBelle ‘Izzy’, is on a mission and determined to find the answers she has been looking for. She has spent years searching for him, done her research and scoped out his house. Finally she has built up the courage to go get the information she is after and breaks into his house.

Beast is curious and intrigued over this young woman trying to enter his home especially as very few people know it exists. He is unsettled because there is something about her that seems familiar so he can’t wait to find out who she is. When he threatens her, she isn’t afraid and accuses him of the crime she thinks he has committed. The memories of that event still torture him, he knows it was his fault and won’t talk about it to anyone.

He doesn’t know what to do about Izzy especially as there is more involved than she could ever know. He has the club to protect but knows she needs the truth. Blaming himself for the event he’s spent years getting his revenge but there is still the final piece of the puzzle to solve. Slowly their attraction to each other grows but his desire for her conflicts with his need to keep her safe and confuses both of them.

Izzy is a force to be reckoned with and so brave. Her strength of character and ability to hold her own amongst all the MC members is great. Their banter and the way she deals with Beast is really entertaining, there are some unexpected laughs along the way which brighten the darker side of this story. I liked how his right-hand man Lou, is so kind and considerate. He is so loyal to Beast and understands what he has been through. I absolutely adored young Chip. He was always smiling and quickly made friends with Izzy.

What will happen when everything is out in the open? Will she stay or leave him when all she thought she knew disintegrates and feelings are now involved. I actually thoroughly enjoyed this and liked the build up in tension. There was a good suspense to both their relationship and the danger from a rival MC.The author gives us an explosive ending which throws Beast and Izzy back into the past but she finishes it off with a sweet epilogue.







Merged review:

Beast by Hilary Storm is part of the VII Knights MC series of books by different authors. This is a MC retelling of the fairytale Beauty and The Beast. An enemies to lovers tale with a good amount of mystery surrounding both Beast and IsaBelle. Full of surprises, danger and passion as secrets are revealed and life changing decisions are made. It is on the dark side but not that graphic so a lot of what happened is implied and not described in detail. His past is heartbreaking and my heart went out to him but I was so happy when IsaBelle finds a way to break down his walls.
The Beast is the MC President and lives in a mansion hidden away in a wood. He is huge, rugged, fierce and dangerous but haunted by his past. His moods swing from anxious and full of regret, to anger and full of rage. He is covered in scars which are a constant reminder of what happened and the guilt he still carries.
IsaBelle ‘Izzy’, is on a mission and determined to find the answers she has been looking for. She has spent years searching for him, done her research and scoped out his house. Finally she has built up the courage to go get the information she is after and breaks into his house.
Beast is curious and intrigued over this young woman trying to enter his home especially as very few people know it exists. He is unsettled because there is something about her that seems familiar so he can’t wait to find out who she is. When he threatens her, she isn’t afraid and accuses him of the crime she thinks he has committed. The memories of that event still torture him, he knows it was his fault and won’t talk about it to anyone.
He doesn’t know what to do about Izzy especially as there is more involved than she could ever know. He has the club to protect but knows she needs the truth. Blaming himself for the event he’s spent years getting his revenge but there is still the final piece of the puzzle to solve. Slowly their attraction to each other grows but his desire for her conflicts with his need to keep her safe and confuses both of them.
Izzy is a force to be reckoned with and so brave. Her strength of character and ability to hold her own amongst all the MC members is great. Their banter and the way she deals with Beast is really entertaining, there are some unexpected laughs along the way which brighten the darker side of this story. I liked how his right-hand man Lou, is so kind and considerate. He is so loyal to Beast and understands what he has been through. I absolutely adored young Chip. He was always smiling and quickly made friends with Izzy.
What will happen when everything is out in the open? Will she stay or leave him when all she thought she knew disintegrates and feelings are now involved. I actually thoroughly enjoyed this and liked the build up in tension. There was a good suspense to both their relationship and the danger from a rival MC.The author gives us an explosive ending which throws Beast and Izzy back into the past but she finishes it off with a sweet epilogue.

[Edie L · Rating 5 out of 5]

BEAST by Hilary Storm


It had been a while since I had read one of this authors books and let me tell you I have been missing out. This book was such a well welcome back into the amazing world that this author crate’s within her books. In Beast we get the story from both point of views from both main characters. We get Beasts story which is the story of a cruel man that though to him he is just making up for what he believes is his own fault. Even though he is a cruel man has the best of intentions in his actions and and you get engrossed in the words soon we see that he is not the Beast he sees himself as and we feel his connection to Izzy. The way the author portrayed Beast you can’t help but be happy to see that Beast may find just a bit of happiness after all the sorrow he has lived through for such a long time. I really enjoyed returning to the great books from this great author and cannot wait to read more.

[Stacey Foss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beast is the president if the VII Viking MC and he has been through so much he keeps to himself for the most part. Isabella has been waiting for years to find the man who killed her sister Anna. What she found was not what she thought. When she finally found who had filled her nightmares, he was not what she expected, and the truths finally came out. Beast is Haunted on a daily basis from the. past and Isabella can't move on from the past and together they start to heal each other, but someone is out to get Isabella the same way someone went after Anna and Beast will tear down the world to keep her safe then send her on her way, but can he actually do it as they both are starting to have feelings for each other. Things get blurred when someone tells her that Beast is still keeping secrets and she is determined to leave. Things get worked out the way they should, and all the truths come out and justice is finally served. This was a great read and full of twists and excitement kept you on your toes until the very end.
I was given this book as an ARC for my honest review.

[Yvette89 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beast is a fast paced romance with a enough twists and turns to keep you entertained from page one until the explosive finale.

When Izzy finds herself confronting the beast who is responsible for her sister’s death. She gets more then she bargained for. A scarred brooding hero with enough secrets to fill a vault. A brave, and first heroine that takes him on a ride he didn’t know he was ready for.
Beast and Izzy move quick and heavy. The feelings are instant but run deep. The attraction is quick and hot. The secrets come between them and they have to make life changing decisions. There is danger and mystery through their story.
A quick read with plenty of passion.

[Ms Cat's World · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haunting Loneliness

California-based VII Knights MC President, Beast, going through life living each day in his own personal hell. The scars on his face from his past, driving his restless mind into insomnia.

IsaBella, a past of her own, haunting her days until she steps into the waking version. Trespassing and breaking into Beast's lair, she gets ensnared into his trap.

Their haunting loneliness draws them into a sweet, loosely based 'Beauty and The Beast' romance novella, even as darkness tries to tear them apart.

Next up in the series is a retelling of 'Sleeping Beauty's by Sapphire Knight.

[Kari Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Izzy isn’t about to stop until she gets the answers she needs so her sister can have the justice she deserves. Her search leads her to Beast’s door where she finds out there is a lot she doesn’t know both about the situation and the man.

Beast is a man who is tortured by the past and believes that it is best for everyone that the secrets remain buried however when she is the first person to make him feel in a long time neither of their lives will ever be the same.

Beast and Izzy take us on an adventure filled with suspense, secrets and steam as although they are brought together under less-than-ideal circumstances there is no denying they are meant to be together.

[Amy Mccann · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a dark and powerful take on Beauty And The Beast and Hilary Storm definitely gave us a fantastic rendition of the original.

I loved Beast part of the VII Knights Series from the very first pages I was hooked I love how broody Beast is until the gorgeous Izzy walks into his life demanding truths about her sister only he can answer too but the handsomly scarred man is pulled in by her immediately and his need to protect her from a rival gang is paramount.

This is a fascinating, sexy and sinful read with the perfect blend of a M.C and the family feel and Izzy definitely has a new family she can call her own.

This is going to be an awesome series with so many good author adding to it.

[Beyond The Covers Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Retelling of Beauty and the Beast MC style. I was hooked from the first page.
Izzy is a force to be reckoned with. After much recon she decides to break in the last place her dead sister was living. She needs answers to questions. Little did she know who was waiting for her on the other side of the door.
Beast is the president of the VII Knights MC and he definitely lives up to his name. His secrets of the past and the guilt keeps the demons haunting him regularly. When the little thief enters his home he recognizes her. She pushes his buttons causing the beast to roar and leave before damage is done.
A quick read full of danger and surprises.

[Laura Reads Too Much · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm loving the VII Knights series so I was excited to get this through and straight off, I was intrigued - large, vicious, beastly, angry MC guy and someone's trying break in to his house/mansion?! He watches it all on the cameras and then.....

Well, you're going to have to read for yourself what happens next!!

I thoroughly enjoyed it, everything was on point, there's a definite connection between Beast & IsaBelle, and there's plenty of twists & turns! I would love to read more on the guys around them - particularly Lou & Chip!!

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great storyline: a hardnose, cold hearted alpha biker who finds a softer side to the world in a strong woman. Yeah, that is often the basis of the storyline in MC Romances but they all have their own special touch and Beast is no different. From the very start the reader is thrown into a world of suspense, lies and deceit. Our hero, Beast, just wants peace of mind, if he could ever find it, and our heroine, Izzy, wants answers. Their story isn’t all roses and sunshine but it is intense, exciting and so worth grabbing up.

2 Thumbs up and 5 Stars

[Tammi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love fairytale retellings!
Beauty and the Beast is my favorite .
So when I saw Hilary Storm was putting her spin on my favorite fairytale, it was a no brainer I WANTED IT!!!!
Good lord I was not disappointed. This book hooked me right away and I devoured it an afternoon. Thank goodness I didn't have to work or I would have suffered serious withdrawal.
It had all my favorite elements MC, sassy heroine, hot as hell but somewhat broken hero and an awesome steamy love story.
An absolute perfect way to spend a rainy day.
Can't wait to read more in this series

[Lynne Garlick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh. My. Days!

This made my heart ache from the first page. Beast held so much pain and had done so for a long time. And then his past hits him in the face and the heart.
There is so much that IsaBelle has no idea about nor the danger she is in. Lord, I was crawling the walls!!
But Beast and his brothers will stop at nothing to keep her safe and as the truth comes out, they have a fight on their hands.
What a read!!

[Shirley · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a minute to get into the story, but once it picked up, it was full steam ahead. Izzy is holding a grudge, dead set on revenge. Beast is tormented by a past he can't change. The two of them unknowingly hold the other's key. As their story progresses, we see action and suspense, doubt and determination, small slices of humor amid all the serious and the danger looming that finally makes them confess the feelings that are undeniable.

[Read.Review.Repeat Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

"It took me a minute to get into the story, but once it picked up, it was full steam ahead. Izzy is holding a grudge, dead set on revenge. Beast is tormented by a past he can't change. The two of them unknowingly hold the other's key. As their story progresses, we see action and suspense, doubt and determination, small slices of humor amid all the serious and the danger looming that finally makes them confess the feelings that are undeniable.
"

[Sophie Ruthven · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a new to me author and one I'd definitely be interested in checking out again in the future.
For me personally it took a bit to get into but once all the puzzle pieces started coming together I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.
This was a good addition to this multi author series but for me, although most of the details were there that you'd want the answers to, it felt a bit rushed.
Could just be the head space I'm in though.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

The beginning was a little slow for me but had enough intrigue to keep me going.

The plot twists I didn't see were well done and I enjoyed this book.

Beast and Izzy were two halves that completed and fixed something within each other. They're both stubborn but the level of caring was also shown in between bouts of banter and drama.

A good addition in the VII Knights series.

[Clayr Catherall · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and it’s got me running to read more.

Beast (President of Vll Knights MC) is battling the demons from his past. When he gets an unexpected visitor…

IsaBelle is looking for answers and will stop at nothing to get them….

This story had me hooked from start to finish. Can’t wait to read more of this series

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was intense, full of mystery, and definitely not lacking in the sexy and hot departments. Both Beast and Izzy might be the answer to each other’s problems, if they can get past the secrets. The story starts off mild but then picks up with all the suspense, drama, and of course the chemistry. This was a great book and for me a great introduction to a new author!

[Cheri Arellano · Rating 5 out of 5]

so unexpected

This book started so tragic then took off like a rocket. I couldn’t put it down the twists and turns were so unexpected just like a phonix she rose from the ashes and found a future full of adventure and love. This is a great book definitely a must read if you love, bikers strong women and a good read.

[M Robinson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Another disappointment in this series

Its not a biker book for a start, its a book thats had biker elements added to make it one and jump on the biker bandwagon. I really detest books that do that.

The whole storyline is corny and predictable. Then within days they're madly in love, sigh.

Again thank god I didnt read this book first. So far only one book has lived up to the hype.