by Alannah Carbonneau is a contemporary, "steamy" romance novella that reimagines the classic Beauty and the Beast fairy tale within a modern setting. Plot Overview
: Described as a beautiful woman who still possesses her "v-card" (virginity) and has a romanticized belief in soul mates.
: The book heavily utilizes the forced proximity , grumpy vs. sunshine , and small-town romance tropes common in Carbonneau's other works . Themes
The story follows Sadie, a young woman who, feeling profoundly lonely, answers an online advertisement to spend Christmas with a stranger in a remote Colorado mountain town.
: As the storm rages, the forced proximity leads to a "steamy" connection as they overcome their initial friction. Key Characters & Tropes
: The man, disfigured and grumpy following a past accident, was not expecting her and initially wants her to leave. However, a dangerous blizzard traps them together in his isolated "mountain fortress".
: Consistent with the original fairy tale, the narrative explores looking past physical disfigurement and social isolation to find a meaningful partnership.
by Alannah Carbonneau is a contemporary, "steamy" romance novella that reimagines the classic Beauty and the Beast fairy tale within a modern setting. Plot Overview
: Described as a beautiful woman who still possesses her "v-card" (virginity) and has a romanticized belief in soul mates.
: The book heavily utilizes the forced proximity , grumpy vs. sunshine , and small-town romance tropes common in Carbonneau's other works . Themes
The story follows Sadie, a young woman who, feeling profoundly lonely, answers an online advertisement to spend Christmas with a stranger in a remote Colorado mountain town.
: As the storm rages, the forced proximity leads to a "steamy" connection as they overcome their initial friction. Key Characters & Tropes
: The man, disfigured and grumpy following a past accident, was not expecting her and initially wants her to leave. However, a dangerous blizzard traps them together in his isolated "mountain fortress".
: Consistent with the original fairy tale, the narrative explores looking past physical disfigurement and social isolation to find a meaningful partnership.