From a USA Today bestselling author comes Book 4 in the Cowboy Fairytales seriesHer scars frighten everyone away… her people. So when her dying father demands she show the media a softer side, she can’t refuse. The problem is she doesn’t have a softer side. Add a cowboy that sees the woman beyond the scars and Eloise finds she can’t hide anymore…
Pro bull rider Cody Austin was only supposed to be in Glorvaird to stand up in his buddy’s wedding. But when he ends up a temporary prisoner in the castle, things take a serious turn. He finds himself drawn to the crown princess, drawn even to the emotional scars that she works so hard to hide. The more time they spend together, the more he sees the true princess behind the walls she has so carefully constructed.
But when Cody’s uncle falls desperately ill and Cody must return home, will the princess continue on in kindness, or return to being a beast?
The Beastly Princess is a contemporary western retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fairytale and Book 4 in the Cowboy Fairytales series.
Other titles include:
Once Upon a Cowboy (1)
Cowboy Charming (2)
The Toad Prince (3)
The Lost Princess (5)
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4. Book 4: The Beastly Princess: 4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novella The Beastly Princess: Eloise and Cody in the Cowboy Fairytales books 1-10 boxset by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
This is a drama and tension filled episode with only a small portion focused on Eloise’s poignant life and romance. Lacy Williams seamless blends a wedding for Alessandra, the death of the king, a pregnancy for Mia, an unexpected romance forburn scarred Eloise with medically sidelined professional bull rider Cody Austin, the locating of the “lost Princess” Kylie Winters, and the continued concerns regarding the unstable escaped Aunt.
5. Book 5: The Lost Princess: 4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novella The Lost Princess: Kylie and Nick in the Cowboy Fairytales books 1-10 boxset by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
Contains a fair amount of violence and a heartwarming ending. Set mainly in America this sequel combines Gideons search for Kylie, Pieter’s search for his mother, Kylie’s reunion romance and brief updates on the other princesses.
Feeling adrift after her estranged mother’s sudden death, Chicago CPA Kylie Harris takes her mother’s dog snow on a one year cross country trip retracing the homes of her youth hoping to find peace and closure only to wind up in Bear Lake, Oklahoma, stopped by the Police, reunited with her childhood neighbor, and a target of violent crime.
6. Book 6: Kissing Kelsey: 3 stars
I purchased a copy of the novella Kissing Kelsey: Kelsey and Matt in the Cowboy Fairytales books 1-10 boxset by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
Bittersweet and poignant featuring the heartbreak and rocky relationships of the two remaining Triple-H Texas Ranch siblings Matt and Carrie, this sequel proposes a happy ending for Matt but more disquiet and self-inflicted heart ache for Carrie.
Feeling adrift after being medically discharged with amnesia from a TBI, former Air Force Sergeant Matt Hale returns home to the Triple-H ranch in Texas where his first memory is of “his girlfriend” Olympic Silver Medalist runner Kelsey Whitley prior to their breakup ten years ago. While at the same time, hairdresser, abuse survivor and single mom Carrie struggles to raise her asthmatic young daughter Scarlet while fighting her attraction to Trey, her fear of losing her independence and her distrust of Alpha men.
7. Book 7: Courting Carrie: 4 Stars
I purchased a copy of the novella Courting Carrie: Carrie and Trey in the Cowboy Fairytales books 1-10 boxset by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
A Poignant story of love and homecoming with some drama and a happy ending.
Heartbroken but still loving Carrie almost two years after she has broken up with him, ranch hand Trey Reynolds finds himself leaving the woman, family, and land he loves in hopes of reducing Carrie’s stress and pain only to have Scarlet’s plot to gain a husband for her mother by Christmas and the unexpected appearance of her abusive father push Trey and Carrie together.
Provides glimpses into the disintegrating relationship of Carrie’s best friend veterinarian Sarah Campbell and, of a friend from high school,ranch hand Chase’s feelings for Carrie.
8. Book 8: Stealing Sarah: 4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novella Stealing Sarah: Sarah and Chase in the Cowboy Fairytales books 1-10 boxset by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
A tension filled sequel with some violence, the themes of abandonment, foster care and reduced sense of self- worth which are blended with Sarah and Chase’s friends to more romance and, with glimpses into her sister Kayla’s unsettled life.
Veterinarian Sarah Campbell’s life is turned upside down when her assistant goes on maternity leave, Sarah suffers a brutal attack, her fiancé breaks up with her on her 30th birthday and, she finds herself attracted to her a former high school friend, Triple-H ranch hand Chase.
Contains a suspenseful teaser for the sequel which involves Café Owner and dog rescue hopeful Kayla.
9. Book 9: Keeping Kayla: 4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novella Keeping Kayla: Kayla and Nate in the Cowboy Fairytales books 1-10 boxset by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
A short fast paced story containing wonderful characters and some drama.
A rash action at age nineteen comes back to haunt Kayla Campbell but turns out to be a blessing in disguise when she decides to foster ten-year-old orphan Miles.
After ten years, a technicality reunites Triple H Foreman Nate O’Malley with his childhood bride, dog rescuing former foster child Kayla Campbell, reinforcing his determination to win her back.
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10. Book 10: Melting Megan: 4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novella Melting Megan: Megan and Dan in the Cowboy Fairytales books 1-10 boxset by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
Interesting characters and a bit of drama.
Former Triple H ranch hand and reformed gambler Dan Evans receives early parole, is welcomed back to the ranch, struggles with his sense of self worth and need to pay the Hale’s back while falling in love with single guardian Dr. Megan Fuller.
This is the fourth in a series of interrelated romances, each featuring a different couple but describing an overall story arc. Certainly it can be read alone! The eldest daughter could be cast as a Wicked Stepmother–until you learn her backstory. This one resonates for personal reasons.