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A beauty, a beast ... and a gardener?

I've been working on a Beauty and the Beast retelling called Beauty and Deceit. I'm so excited to announce it releases in July, and I'm currently about half done with the audiobook narration for it!

Here's the gorgeous cover:

And the book description:

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST meets THE BACHELOR / THE SELECTION.

Aeryn is hungry, perpetually exhausted, and short on hope. Ever since her merchant father lost everything to pirates, the twenty-two-year-old has worked endlessly to meet the needs of her impoverished family. But it's never enough.

That all changes when a mysterious faerie invites her to a competition hosted by a Fae beast looking for a wife. Tor, the castle-dwelling creature, is wealthy enough to provide for Aeryn's family ... and she's desperate enough to say yes.

The castle is beautiful, straight out of Aeryn's dreams. Tor is more suited to her nightmares, with his red eyes, long claws, and rat-like tail. But looks can be deceiving ...

Then there are the other contestants, nine powerful faerie females. Aeryn is a mortal. How is she supposed to compete with their otherworldly beauty—and thwart the curse magic some of them wield?

The complicated situation quickly turns impossible for Aeryn. As her romance with Tor progresses, she also finds herself drawn to Wyatt, the castle gardener. He's nothing like the powerful Tor, yet Aeryn's feelings for him keep blurring the lines between friendship and attraction.

Winning Tor's heart is the only way Aeryn can save her family. But can she fend off the attacks of powerful faerie females, ignore her growing desire for Wyatt, and let herself fall for a monster?

If you like fairytale retellings, bookish heroines, love triangles, and a little bit of steam, you'll love Beauty and Deceit.

Because you're a newsletter subscriber, you'll get the chance to read and review a free early copy of the book next month. Keep opening these emails!

And now, for a little secret: this ebook is actually on pre-order, but I haven't been marketing it at all. I decided to hold off on my major marketing until it releases. But if you'd like to pre-order (it's $3.99 for the ebook version), here's the sorta-secret link.

Keep reading for more book recommendations!

This Week's Affordable Reads

This YA fantasy series, The Crest of Blackthorn, is currently really affordable—the first three books are each only $0.99! Click below for Book 3, and then check out the rest of the series too! (If you have Kindle Unlimited, read them all for free.)

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Don't Fade Away is a spooky contemporary ghost story. It's priced right, and you can even read free on Kindle Unlimited!

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Throne of Thorns is a Transylvanian historical fantasy novel based on the true story of Vlad Dracul! Buy it for a great price, or read free on Kindle Unlimited.

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This Week's Free Read

Squeaky Hatchling is a mini-novel, a comedic fantasy about a veterinarian who treats dragons ... and it's free!

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This Week's 20-Second Story

Every week, I share a super-short story or poem with you. Hope you enjoy this week's!

Enjoy stories like this? I have an entire book of them! Check out The Curio Cabinet on Amazon and other retailers!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

-Beth

You can always check out my books at this link! Or download your free copies of these short stories: Faerie Flight (romantic fantasy) and Straw into Gold (gender-swapped Rumpelstiltskin retelling)