Withering Rose - A Beauty and the Beast Retelling

Withering Rose is a fantasy romance that reimagines the classic tale of Beauty and The Beast, following Omorose Bouchene, who harbors a secret magic that comes with a deadly curse—a decreasing lifespan with each use. Set against a modern world where magic is forbidden, she seeks refuge in a realm ruled by the Beast, discovering that appearances can be deceiving and that her greatest challenge may lie within herself. This book is the second in the Once Upon a Curse series, offering a blend of enchanted fantasy and complex character dynamics.