The Borrowed Rose: Beauty and the Beast Book Recommendations and Retellings

Jericho Z Barrons. Beast? Definitely. Beauty's Beast? Let's Assess. Here's a question that I'm sure is plaguing us all:  How do we process the beast characters that don't act very Beauty-and-the-Beastly?  Ha! Our fairytales love the Beast who fits the mold - alpha hero, alpha anti-hero, badass beast with an honor code.  But what about beasts that don't have a squishy center? In the Fever   series, author Karen Marie Moning has created one of my favorite supporting alpha male characters - Jericho Z Barrons.  He's enigmatic, powerful, primal, and a rather non-anti-hero.  Barrons is unapologetically Barrons.  It's refreshing - he's not trying to develop - he's static, and the perfect foil for a spazzy, freshly-minted, resourceful southern belle. How would he measure up against the traditional Beast from the original Beauty and the Beast fairytale ? Jericho Z Barrons as the Beast in Beauty and the Beast Let's consider how Barrons would compare ...

Please note:  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Most Beauty and the Beast retellings are based in fantasy and magical in some way.  That's the nature of most fairytales.  In this update, I have three retellings for you with fun magical twists!  Plus, all three are currently available via Kindle Unlimited , which is an awesome way to access an seemingly endless supply of fairytale retellings. Enjoy! Roses in Amber is one of the first retellings I've read that makes great use of the original, original Beauty and the Beast fairytale , along with fun nods to Disney's version .  Beauty and her family retire to the countryside due to financial turmoil, just as in the original tales. She and her father venture back to the big city when they learn their fortunes may have turned and on the way back... that darned rose. But this time, Beauty picks the rose and the tale unfolds.  Beauty leads the story in this retelling with agency and growi...

There's one thing that Beauty & the Beast fan fiction doesn't skimp on - racy retellings of this beloved fairy tale.  courtesy of StockSnap I've found, especially via Kindle Unlimited and with the relative ease that authors can self publish, there's a plethora of racy versions no matter the genre you're seeking.   Looking for a fun browse through stories that push the boundaries into light erotica?   Check out alien abductions, shape shifters or other paranormal topics.   I've seen equally racy selections in contemporary romance and have read my share of racy historical picks.   We love racy.   It's ok to own it.   It's safe here.   And what better time of the year to enjoy a racy retelling of a favorite fairy tale?   Summer, of course!   Beach time, pool time, sofa time, before bed time.   Anytime is a great time for a racy rendition in the summer.   Though I might posit that anytime in the year is great for a racy r...