by M. James (a pseudonym for Morgan James) is a dark, contemporary "Beauty and the Beast" retelling available in eBook/ePUB format . Published in November 2022, the story is a standalone novel that explores themes of trauma, healing, and romantic suspense. Story Overview The narrative centers on Noelle and Alexandre Sartre:
: Readers on Goodreads describe the prose as "lyrical and beautiful," though some note the story contains frequent explicit sexual content.
The ePUB/eBook version is widely available through major digital retailers: : The Collectors Gift . Barnes & Noble Nook : The Collector's Gift. Author's Official Site : M. James Author Product Details . The Collectors Gift by M. James | Goodreads The Collectors Gift ePUB by M. James
: Reviewers describe the "helpful" nature of the story as an eye-opener regarding long-term depression , focusing on how the protagonists "nurse" each other back to health both physically and mentally. Key Features & Reading Experience
: It can be read on its own, though the character Alexandre originally appeared in the author's Irish King series . Story Overview The narrative centers on Noelle and
: True to the author's style, a "happily-ever-after" is guaranteed, though the characters must fight through significant emotional turmoil to reach it. Where to Find It
: Her buyer is Alexandre Sartre, a man who describes himself as a "collector of broken things." He is a tragic, reclusive figure living in self-imposed exile to deal with his own past wounds and a broken heart. Author's Official Site : M
: To save her younger brother from dangerous debt collectors following their father’s death, Noelle sells her innocence to a mysterious man in Paris.