While visiting her family, Beauty narrowly avoids a drunken kiss during her sister's wedding festivities. Back in the Beast's manor, though, she catches a glimpse of her brother and his lover through a magic mirror, and begins to wonder what it would be like to be kissed and caressed...

In this erotic retelling of the classic fairy tale, Beauty discovers her own sexuality and learns to share it with the Beast. While the Beast lingers on the border between animal and man, he relies on Beauty's love to help him come to terms with himself. If you’re over 18 and looking for a character driven, sexy fairy tale with paranormal overtones, this novelette is for you.

“Now I can read and reread the mommy version while my kid watches the animated version over and over and over and…” –a mother refilling her glass with “grownup juice”

“Quirky humor and interesting language add freshness to this retelling.” –an entertained beta reader

“When are we going to start researching the next one?” – the author’s husband