The Beastly Crown

A Beauty and the Beast Romantasy (The Lunaterra Chronicles)

By: Ines Johnson

Narrated by: Sean Crisden, Keylor Leigh

She was only meant to make the royal wedding gown, not wear it.

Belle never dreamed of ballrooms or crowns—she dreamed of seams and silks, of becoming the most sought-after dressmaker in all of Solmane. But when the fae princess flees her arranged marriage, Belle is left holding the wedding gown. As the fearsome Beast Prince prowls towards her looking to collect his bride, it's either pretend to be the fairy princess so her dress gets a chance to be seen by potential new clients or get sent back home poor and empty handed. She only has to hold the lie while the guards hunt down the runaway. But standing before the Beast Prince with his powerful form and disarming mix of gruffness and vulnerability, Belle discovers something she didn’t bargain for: a heart that might finally understand hers.

Born cursed in a partial shift between man and beast, Prince Adom of Pridehaven has resigned himself to a marriage he never wanted. Marrying the fae princess chosen by the moon god is the only way to break his family's curse and rid the land of the trolls that plague them. Love has no place in his life. But the woman standing before him is nothing like he imagined—spirited, sincere, and entirely captivating. Against all odds, Adom’s frozen heart begins to thaw.

Too bad secrets have a way of unraveling even the most carefully stitched plans. Belle isn't the real princess, and marrying Adom won’t break his curse leaving the fate of his kingdom and both their futures at stake.

On Lunaterra, fate is a cruel matchmaker—binding enemies, forging impossible alliances, and turning betrayal into desire. When kingdoms fall, curses rise, and war looms, love is the most dangerous game of all.

©2025 Ines Johnson (P)2025 Ines Johnson

Great

It's a great retelling of beauty and the beast with a fairy twist on it. Belle goes along with the princess who is destined to marry the beast prince to stop a war. Belle just wants to become a famous designer, but fate has other ideas. The princess runs away and belle must take her place till they bring the princess back. Will belle and the beast find love or will she reject him for his beastly ways. This was definitely a good listen. I loved the voices I can't wait for the next installment

Amazing beauty and the best retelling

I absolutlly loved this story. I couldn't stop hearing it. the story os very good and the voice actores are great. The prince's growls are really some thing else! Now I want to know wat happens to George and Charlote.

The Beast

I love the twist on this classic story of beauty and the beast. Beauty and the Beast is my number favorite fairy tale. I like that the beast stays somewhat the beast in this story. Very well told and the narrative was amazing.

fun and sweet

This is a really fun and sweet retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Belle and Adom have a fast pace story with magic, spice and twist. Their story is very well written and easy to get hooked on with the detailed world building. I love the narration of the audio book especially with the gruff male voice included in the narration. It really brought the audio book to life.

What a lovely retelling of Beauty & the Beast

This little Novella is such an entertaining story. It keeps you engaged during the entire story and thankfully the next story is ready for consuming.
This has become a new favorite for me!