I climbed to the Beast’s castle because I was told I’d never carry a child.

The old stories say the monster in the black castle can give barren women what no physician can—for a price.

I bring gold. Courage. Desperation.

Bastian wants none of it.

His price is simple: find the spell hidden somewhere in his endless library. Break his curse, and he’ll give me the child I came for.

Then the castle doors lock behind me.

Seven nights. Thousands of books. One massive, furred, fanged Beast who watches me like I’m already his.

I should be afraid of him.

I am.

But the longer I search, the less I want to run.

And the more I wonder what it would feel like to be wanted by the monster I came to bargain with.

Beauty and the Beast vibes • Monster romance • Forced proximity • Breeding kink • Cursed Beast • Guaranteed HEA

Quick, hot, and bingeable in one sitting.

Published
August 13, 2026
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I really enjoyed this steamy Retelling of Beauty and the Beast. This story had several great side characters and I loved getting to see how everything came together for Bastian & Sable. This story has several really fun scenes with a good sense of humor to balance out the more serious moments. I have enjoyed several books by this author in the past and look forward to reading many more in the future.

Steam Rating: Explicit Open Door

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