Loved by the Beast: A Historical Retelling of Beauty and the Beast (The Beast's Legacy) by T.E. Elliott

Fans of Julie Klassen and Jane Austen will enjoy this slow-burn, wholesome, forced-proximity take on Beauty and the Beast that explores what true love looks like in the face of difficulties beyond your control. SERIES ENDORSEMENT: ‘In The Beast’s Legacy, Elliott weaves together an engaging story with a brilliant cast and strong character arcs. I hold so much love in my heart for this series. If you’re looking for books that linger long after you’ve turned the last page, check these ones out.’ Nathaniel Luscombe, author of Moon Soul What if the Beast Was Never a Beast? Audric and Léa have both grown up under the shadow of how others perceive them. One is seen as a Beast, the other a Beauty. Both long for something more—to be seen, to be known, to be loved for more than what is on the outside. When Léa is faced with the prospect of an arranged marriage or see her father imprisoned, it is a sacrifice she is willing to make. However, when she finds that the rumored beast is nothing more than a gentle and kind man with an excessively hairy exterior, she is faced with another decision. Can her heart respond to his love even when she has had no power of decision in her life's story? Audric gave up on finding love long ago, so when his mother tells him she has made a match for him, he cannot help but be skeptical of her plans. The rumors he's heard about himself since childhood have even him convinced he's a beast and not worthy of the love of a woman. Should hope be rekindled or squashed entirely? Set in early 18th century France and based on the classic versions of the timeless fairy tale, with a hint of the beloved childhood favorite, this retelling explores the depths of what true love looks like and the lengths one is willing to go in its defense. Read more