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Beauty & the Beast in 1891 Texas.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…

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1 author picked To Love a Beast as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is an author I've followed for several years. Her last few books took a turn I didn't like, adding "edgier" content. This book marks a departure from her publisher and a return to a sweet story with characters I could really root for. I'm hopeful it was the publisher pushing those sour notes from the villain's perspective, and I can look forward to fun stories in the future.

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