I could save him, but he would ruin me.
The beast. The creature who stalks the forbidden wood. The dragon prince.
He has suffered a fate worse than death. We all have. A curse put upon us by the mad king.
We are a kingdom locked in time. Shifters unable to feel our animals. Stuck here by a deal between the late king and a demon who seeks our destruction.
The only one keeping this kingdom alive is Nyfain, the golden prince to a stolen throne. The last dragon shifter.
He’s our hope. He’s my nightmare.
When he catches me trespassing in the forbidden wood, he doesn’t punish me with death as he’s entitled.
He takes me, instead. Forces me back to the castle as his prisoner. Seeks to use me.
Apparently I can save him. I can save the whole forgotten kingdom, locked away by the demon king’s power.
But it would mean taming the monster beneath his skin. It would mean giving myself to him.
It would mean my ruin.
This is a dark and sexy Beauty and the Beast retelling featuring a strong heroine, a dangerous anti-hero, and a humorous supporting cast. It is a full length novel at 80k words and suitable for 18+. This is the beginning of a trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger.
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Expansive worlds filled with magic, mythological creatures, and high-stakes romantic adventures define a major presence in modern indie fantasy and urban fantasy publishing. K.F. Breene is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestselling author who has written dozens of novels across multiple fantasy and romance subgenres. Self-publishing since 2013, her extensive body of work includes dark fairytale retellings, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance titles.
With millions of copies sold across digital, audio, and print formats, her multi-book series have built a wide readership. Among her notable releases is the Deliciously Dark Fairytales series, which presents a reimagining of classic fairytale tropes combined with explicit fantasy romance elements.
Breene began her publishing career in 2013 as an independent author, quickly establishing a prolific output across urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and contemporary romance. Over the course of her career, she has released more than 40 novels across nearly a dozen series. In addition to writing under the K.F. Breene name, she has also authored contemporary romance novels under the pseudonym Willow Summers, including the Skyline Trilogy and the Growing Pains series.
Describing herself as an extroverted introvert, Breene enjoys social energy before retreating to quiet spaces to focus on her writing. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two children. According to industry sales records, her books have achieved millions of sales worldwide across e-book, audiobook, and paperback editions.
Breene's work is characterized by fast-paced action, sharp comedic banter, and strong heroines who face supernatural threats. Her stories regularly incorporate mythical and supernatural beings such as shifters, fae, demons, and vampires, balancing high-stakes magical conflicts with central romantic storylines.
Her series frequently explore themes of survival, complex magic systems, and individual autonomy against powerful factions. By combining urban fantasy action with romance and dark fairytale elements, Breene creates immersive narrative arcs focused on resilient heroines who navigate complex magical worlds with humor and independence.
