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Beast by Penny Dee  | Book Review

Feb. 27, 2025

Beast by Penny Dee  | Book Review

This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence.
I am a Penny Dee fan and when I heard she was rewriting fable I knew this was a bandwagon I had to jump on. I am so glad that I did.

Beast by Penny Dee  | Book ReviewBeast by Penny Dee
Genres: Contemporary Fairytale Retelling, MC Romance

“There is nowhere for you to run, little one…”

Beast
I am the president of The Knights of St. Bon Motorcycle Club.
A seven-foot mountain of muscle and bone in a pair of motorcycle boots and a leather cut.
Cursed with demons and darkness and secrets that run deep.
To the people of St. Bon, I am a monster.
To my club brothers, I am a fearless leader.
To her, I am a nightmare.

Belle
He comes out of the shadows and turns my world upside down.
He forces me to marry him to pay off my uncle’s debt to the motorcycle club.
The stakes are high. I must be convincing as his old lady or there will be consequences for the both of us.
But I could never imagine the real reason he wants to marry me.
Or the secrets he is guarding in the forbidden room.

Beast is a Beauty & the Beast retelling, set in the fictional, dreamy town of St. Boniface. It is an enemies to lovers, motorcycle club romance with spice and suspense, touch her and die vibes, and twists you won’t see coming.

Beast is book one in the MC Fables series. For readers 18+.

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Other books from this Author Biker Baby, Hell on Wheels, Off Limits, Bull

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This dark and captivating story offers a fresh take on the Beauty and the Beast theme, borrowing character names and moral contrasts while forging its own unique and compelling path. From the very first page, the intricate plot draws readers into a thrilling and immersive experience, packed with action, emotion, and unexpected twists.

Belle and Beast are a dynamic pair, their chemistry absolutely electric. While Belle initially appears reserved, she quickly proves to be fierce and unapologetically strong, refusing to let anyone dictate her choices. Beast, on the other hand, is a deeply layered character—loyal, protective, and surprisingly tender beneath his rough exterior.

Just when you think the action might settle, the story delivers another shocking turn, keeping the suspense high and the emotions raw. The intensity had my heart racing, fully immersing me in every moment. A gripping, adrenaline-fueled read that will keep you hooked from start to finish!

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About Penny Dee

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Penny Dee writes contemporary romance about rockstars, bikers, hockey players and everyone in-between. She believes true love never runs smoothly, and her characters realize this too, with a boatload of drama and a whole lot of steam.

She found her happily ever after in Australia where she lives with her husband, daughter and a dog named Bindi.

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  1. heather says

    February 28, 2025 at 8:52 am

    Sounds like one I would enjoy reading. I have never seen an age warning on a review before good idea.

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  2. Nina Lewis says

    February 28, 2025 at 12:56 pm

    I love Penny’s books! I just got my copy of this one. Looking forward to it. Thanks for your review, Rita! 🙂

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