THIS BOOK! I mean really....I don't even....Ok....Nope, not yet....Ok, now! It has taken me awhile to gather my thoughts on this book. I mean I loved it! Sometimes it was uncomfortable (which I kinda love with anything that has to do with some S&m). I was in love with all the characters. I knew I would adore the 'Beast', I mean most of all we know that he is the tortured soul from, arguably, the most popular Disney Animated Feature of all times! Jeffe has taken this story and woven it into something dark, sexy, and sweet all at the same time. This wasn't your average 50 Shades fan BDSM, and let me explain to you why. This was a total submission that reminded me a lot of The Story of O. The beast was in a constant state of pretty much dominating over Amarantha. I mean down to even the way the clothing was designed, (which was kinda brilliant I might add)he had her owned and claimed. The love story that was building made me want to just cry all over the place. My feels were in a constant state of weeping over these two lonely souls. I was really taken aback that although it had the same formula we all know so well, it was whole and unique the way it was told. I had never really read a B&B re-telling that moved me so much emotionally yet at the same time impressed me with how awesome the BDSM was written. Each scene was so eloquently done I was seriously thinking about doing a few with the hubby. This is a book for people that are more comfortable with S&m rather than just sugar-kink. Jeffe rode and edge with this and I loved that. As a masochist in the lifestyle I was aroused and proud of the way it was written. I dare say it is a total power exchange, but it is written as a fantasy story. If you haven't read this, if you LOVE S&m, if you LOVE beauty and the beast I say buy this stuck NOW you won't regret it. This was an interesting take on Beauty and the Beast. If the Beast and his lady love were into BDSM, that is.Amarantha is forced to marry "The Beast", in exchange for her father's debt to be forgiven. She only needs to hold onto her virginity for one night and then she'll be sent back home to her family with half of the Beast's wealth. She figures that will be easy...but she's in for a surprise.The Beast does all sorts of sexual things to Amarantha during their time together, but he never takes her virginity. He vows that is a choice that she will have to and agree to verbally. To me, not personally breaking her maidenhead is semantics when we read all the other things they do together.As with the fairy tale, we find that the Beast was cursed because of his excesses and he'll never be free of his curse until someone willingly submits to him. So it was of no great surprise that when Amarantha returns home she realizes that her place truly is with the beast and not with the family that would give her away for money.A quick read and highly erotic spin on a classic fairy tale.
What do You think about Petals And Thorns (2010)?
I was always a sucker for Beauty and the Beast, a very sexy twist on the tale.
—Storm118
I never seen the original one but I think I like this one better.
—calvie
Loved this twist!! Great short read on a classic story
—cnblue2124
Erotic and sweet Beauty and the Beast retelling.
—BOARUIRINA
