One Cursed Rose

Grimm Bargains, Book 1

By: Rebecca Zanetti

Narrated by: James McAdams, Felicity Munroe

Romantasy twist on Beauty and the Beast—the first in a seductive new dark romance series set in an alternate Silicon Valley where information is power, and those who control the flow of information live like gods…

“Sexy and utterly engrossing!” —J.T. Geissinger, bestselling author of The Queens and Monsters series

Alana. While my name means beauty, beneath that surface is a depth I allow very few to see. I’m sole heir to Aquarius Social, a media giant about to succumb to an unseen enemy. My father’s solution is to marry me off to the son of a competing family. My reaction? Not a chance. Now I have just a week before the wedding to change my fate.

Who knew the unforeseen twist would be an assassination attempt on me and an unwanted rescue by Thorn Beathach, the head of the rival social media empire driving Aquarius under? The richest, most ruthless of them all, the Beast protects his realm with an iron rule: no one sees his face. When he shows himself to me, I know he’ll never let me go.

Thorn may think he can lock me in his enchanted castle forever, but I’m not the docile Beauty he expects. If the Beast wants to tie me up, I’m going to take pleasure from every minute of it . . .and we’ll just see who ends up shackled.

©2024 Rebecca Zanetti (P)2024 Recorded Books

Not my favorite but well done

I don’t care for the spankings and other “Dark” behaviors. I am a big fan of this author but being an independent strong woman I didn’t care for the archaic male domination attitude toward the heroine.
However if you don’t mind that then you’ll love this book.

Interesting universe that kept me enthralled!

This unique world was thrilling and had everything I was looking for - dark and moody, spice, thriller vibes … really enjoyed it!

Loved

Such a good story it draws you in and makes you keep going! The narrators were great and brought the story to life.

So unique - Could not stop listening !

At first I wasn’t sure what was happening. I had to repeat first few chapters and then I became fascinated and couldn’t stop listening. It is a Beauty and the Beast story set in a very unique San Fransisco. It is a violent world but not constant erotica or explicit violence. Performances were well done. I typically lean toward historical, sport or smart contemporary stories. This fantasy was dark but you could sense the light…strangely addictive.

Could not stop listening!

Excellent! Loved the story, characters and narration. Looking forward to the rest of the series.