Book Review: To Love a Beast by Karen Witemeyer
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What is this book about?
Once known among New York’s elite as the American Adonis, Everett Griffin now lives as a recluse in the wilds of Texas. The treachery of a former admirer left his face and his spirit riddled with scars, so he hides himself away, his only companions a trio of trusted servants and an oversized dog. Locals whisper of the beastly man who lives in the gloomy manor outside of town and his tendency to attack anyone who dares approach. Everett relishes his fearsome reputation and uses it as a shield to guard his privacy. Until a young woman as stubborn as she is beautiful infiltrates his sanctum and lays siege to his defenses.
When an injury to her father jeopardizes the family’s book binding business, Callista Rosenfeld determines to fulfill the contract herself, and no insufferable client or woman-eating dog will deter her. Finding unlikely allies among Mr. Griffin’s staff, Callista secures her position and sets to work transforming the manor’s remarkable library. Her employer transforms as well, his ill-tempered growls subsiding to reveal a considerate, intellectual nature. Affection blooms as Callista and Everett discover hidden depths in each other, but the evil schemes of a vengeful hunter threaten to leave their love and their lives in tatters.
My review:
What a fabulous retelling of Beauty and the Beast! I especially loved all the nods to the Disney version, which is one of my top animated films. Everett was a great hero; respecting Callista and stepping up to protect her when necessary as well as selflessly giving her what she wanted most. And what would a wounded man be without the love of a good woman. Callista was beautiful inside and out—her kindness soothed the beast and helped bring him out of darkness. Highly recommend.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
Everything
What I didn’t like about this book:
The villain
Would I recommend this book to others? Absolutely. Wonderful characters, lovely romance, inspirational thread, and fun references to Disney animated movie. This is a standalone story.
Where can I learn more about this author and their books?
Karen Witemeyer, author website
-Loraine Nunley
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