Eric Landry is a cold-hearted man that everyone refers to as "the Beast." Years of bitterness and anger have consumed him, turning him into a selfish man. But Belle Watson is the exact opposite. She is caring and kind. She works hard to help her family, often sacrificing her own wants and desires to satisfy the needs of others. Her path crosses Eric's when her father accidentally breaks a valuable work of art at the Landry Mansion. Trying her best to not be intimidated by his meanness or his surprisingly good looks, Belle agrees to work for Eric in an effort to repay him. Eric delights in tormenting her with menial tasks and his rude ways, but despite his tempestuous manner, Belle slowly chips away at the beastly facade. She discovers there just might be more to Eric, and despite pressures from family and friends, Belle resolves to see the man behind the Beast.Based on the classic fairytale "Beauty and the Beast," this modern re-telling will delight readers as the unlikely love story unfolds.