The Black Beast of Belleterre

In this seasonal Regency novella, a secluded and disfigured lord offers protection through a marriage of convenience to a young woman threatened by an unwanted alliance, sparking a story of kindness, vulnerability, and the possibility of love amidst the holiday spirit. Ariel Hawthorne, despite her beauty and fragility, finds herself drawn to her mysterious husband’s genuine kindness, even as he struggles with his own fears of rejection. Set against a backdrop of Christmas magic, the story explores how hope and compassion can bring two guarded hearts together.