When a book starts off like this did, I had super high hopes, I was wanting some filthy times, some exciting times, some emotional times.

What was going to happen was a bit too obvious for my liking, granted I've read so many books just like this one that I guess it's going to happen all the time.

I wanted a bit more "beast" references, a bit more wild nature, a bit more drama... most of what I got was a drawn out love story (not necessarily bad) but I wanted the climax of the book to be way more dramatic than what it was.

Have someone die, have someone kidnapped, have something more.. I don't know .. maybe I'm being dramatic now.

Overall was a good read, not the best though. Would recommend for something different in a retelling category though. ( )

Measha has brought us another Beauty and the Beast story. This is a very kinky version that Disney would run far, far away from. However, it's pretty obvious I will run straight at it.

Ellie's father is in debt to loan sharks up to his eyeballs. When Ash Titon's man drags her father away, she decides to beard the devil in his den. She offers herself to Ash to pay off her father's debt and he accepts.

Ash isn't sure he wants to take Ellie as payment, but when she stands up to his tests and he sees her fire, he knows he has to make her his.

This is kinky AF. Ellie and Ash are electric together. The sparks fly whether they are arguing or making whoopie. They are both strong and stubborn characters. I totally enjoyed this story. ( )

4.4 stars

I've read these all out of order but it isn't hurting the story. These are very well done. Great characters, a real storyline, and hot steamy moments. ( )