Beauty and the Werewolf

Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 6

By: Mercedes Lackey

Narrated by: Gabra Zackman

The eldest daughter is often doomed in fairy tales. But Bella - Isabella Beauchamps, daughter of a wealthy merchant - vows to escape the usual pitfalls.

Anxious to avoid the “traditional” path, Bella dons a red cloak and ventures into the forbidden forest to consult with "Granny," the local wisewoman.

But on the way home she's attacked by a wolf - who turns out to be a cursed nobleman! Secluded in his castle, Bella is torn between her family and this strange man who creates marvelous inventions and makes her laugh - when he isn't howling at the moon.

Breaking spells is never easy. But a determined beauty, a wizard (after all, he's only an occasional werewolf) and a little godmotherly interference might just be able to bring about a happy ending.

©2011 Mercedes Lackey (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

bit slow

I felt that it was a bit slow over all. Then the jump from "I don't know what I feel" to "I love you and won't live without you" was a bit rushed and forced. Overall a good book but not the best in the series by far.

Great Story

I loved this book. It is probably one of the best ones in the series. So it's a little predictable; but I do love a neat, tidy, happy ending. I wasn't disappointed.

Book 6 and maybe the best in series

This is the 6th book in the series and I think perhaps my favorite one. The story didn't start slowly like many of the others have and while it was apparent the whole time the answer to the difficulty in the story etc, it was still a fun read. Excellent brain candy and a wonderful narrator.

Decent but Obvious Plot

It was a fun book, but just a touch too predictable to be really great.

The story is an adventure for all ages

Mercedes Lackey delivers an adventurous romantic story. The characters are witty, charming, engaging. You hope for that lovely romantic ending, and you get what you want.