The Borrowed Rose Book Report & the Value of Kindle Unlimited

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A great resource for those with a passion for fairy tale retellings?  Kindle Unlimited.  I found I was spending $3-5 for many of the quick reads I enjoy and most of them were Kindle Unlimited offerings.  The $10/month investment in Kindle Unlimited has been a savvy savings for us, as the hubs has made great use of it, too.  We both consume books at a fast clip, and most of the Unlimited books are self-published, affordable, quick reads, making it a good value for us.  A majority of the books I read for book club or catching up on my ever-growing wish list are not included on Unlimited, but that's ok.  When perusing a quick weekend paranormal mind-melt, it's a good bet.

Currently, two of the books on the list below are included with Kindle Unlimited.

New Beauty and the Beast discoveries  

  • Hunting the Beast:  A Beauty and the Beast Fairy Tale Retelling (Fairy Tales with a Bite Book 1) by Anna Santos & May Freighter -  Fantasy romance with an alpha-male werewolf twist.
I hope one of these tales tickled your fancy.  If you're looking for other Beauty and the Beast retellings, visit the growing Beauty and the Beast Fan Fiction list.


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