Jolie and Bête

Beauty and The Beast Reimagined

I never meant to end up in a cursed château.

One broken cart, one enchanted forest, and one unfortunate storm later, I find myself trapped inside Château LaRue with a beastly nobleman who insists fate has delivered me to his doorstep.

Lord Bête de LaRue has spent years imprisoned by a family curse he inherited simply by being born a LaRue. According to him, I am the answer to all his problems. According to me, he is an overdramatic aristocrat with an alarming fondness for flowers, poetry, and appearing where he is least expected.

I want nothing to do with destiny.

I have a business to rebuild, a future to protect, and an independence I fought too hard to earn. The last thing I need is a cursed beast determined to convince me that true love solves everything.

Unfortunately, Château LaRue has plans of its own.

As ancient magic awakens around us, family secrets begin to surface, and a centuries-old curse tightens its grip, I discover that some threads refuse to be cut no matter how carefully you hold the shears.

And when the final knot is tied, I may find myself transformed in ways I never imagined.

A whimsical, laugh-out-loud romantic retelling of Beauty and the Beast filled with enchanted forests, magical curses, French château intrigue, slow-burn romance, and irresistible chaos.

Perfect for readers who love the wit, charm, and enchantment of classic fairy tale retellings.