**I received a complimentary copy of this book for consideration. All thoughts are my own.

About the Book

Book: A Dark Beauty

Author: Clarissa Kae

Genre: Fairytale

Release date: March 9, 2021

A Victorian Twist on Beauty And The Beast

Bold and brilliant, Georgiana has a gift for fixing machines—from clocks to carriages—while her father has a penchant for finding trouble. In an accidental fire, Georgiana and her father scar the once handsome face of Lord Pichon, cousin to the queen.
Rumors of Georgiana’s gift raise her family’s status. Her incomparable beauty captures the eye of many gentlemen and the wrath of Lord Pichon. Abandoned by his peers and alone in his cold castle, Lord Pichon is determined to enact revenge.
When Georgiana’s father makes a terrible mistake, she sacrifices herself to pay his debt—as a lowly maid in Lord Pichon’s castle.
Her wit and warmth begin to thaw Lord Pichon’s estate, making him question his version of the past. Will her kindness break the beastly lord or will he hold her family hostage forever?

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About the Author

Clarissa Kae is a preeminent voice whose professional career began as a freelance editor in 2007. She’s the former president of her local California Writers Club after spending several years as the Critique Director.

Since her first novel, she’s explored different writing genres and created a loyal group of fans who eagerly await her upcoming release. With numerous awards to her name, Clarissa continues to honor the role of storyteller.

Aside from the writing community, she and her daughters founded Kind Girls Make Strong Women to help undervalued nonprofit organizations—from reuniting children with families to giving Junior Olympic athletes their shot at success.

She lives in the agricultural belly of California with her family and farm of horses, chickens, dogs and kittens aplenty.

More from Clarissa

As a young girl most of the fairy tales talked about beauty as the only attribute but when Disney came out with Beauty and the Beast, my world was rocked. For the first time the heroine was a woman with a brain and a plan. I began researching the fairy tale and read every version. When my youngest daughter was born (with dark hair and big beautiful brown eyes) I named her Isla Belle. For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of writing a Beauty and the Beast retelling. And finally, that dream as come true.

My Thoughts

It should come as no surprise AT ALL to day that I love a good fairy tale... and like most readers, I must say that Beauty and the Beast has always been one of my favorites. (I mean, what avid reader doesn't see a little of themselves in Belle, right!?) When I read the description of A Dark Beauty, I knew this was one that I absolutely had to read. A Victorian style retelling of this beloved story? Yes, please! And the cover certainly helped to draw me in even further.

Creating a fairy tale retelling is- in my opinion- a fine line. I like the stories to keep with the heart of the original, but while still bringing something new and interesting to the story too. I feel like Clarissa Kae did this quite well in the story. While as readers we can probably guess how the basic outline of the story was going to look, the details within the stories themselves and the characters of Georgiana and Lord Pichon to make it a fresh and exciting read all on its own. It certainly has me looking forward to more in the series.

If you love a good fairy tale, this is certain one to check out.