Book description
From New York Times best-selling author Jasmine Guillory comes the much-anticipated second book in the Meant to Be collection inspired by the classic fairy tale stories we all know and love, perfect for adult readers who crave contemporary, escapist rom-coms.
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Why read it?
1 author picked By the Book as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love a fresh take on a classic story, and this slow burn romance offers a modern spin on the classic Beauty and the Beast story.
Izzy Marlowe is an editorial assistant who aspires to higher levels in publishing. Beau Towers is a reclusive former child star. When Izzy goes to Beau’s mansion to try to get his memoir, she has no idea she’ll end up staying to help him write it.
In the process, the two find love and self-worth in a world that isn’t always kind, and a publishing industry that shatters as many dreams as it fulfills.
From Patricia's list on contemporary romance novels with bookish characters.
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