Stolen by Shadows (Deluxe Edition): A Why Choose Beauty and the Beast retelling (Beasts of the Briar, 6)
Elizabeth Helen
by Fallon English
Princess Elara’s life is governed by a rigid, predetermined path: marry Crown Prince Cillian and secure the royal bloodline. As a high-ranking omega, she is expected to prioritize duty over desire, tethering herself to a single alpha to maintain the sanctity of her station. While Cillian is the epitome of a perfect suitor—kind, handsome, and devoted—Elara harbors a secret, forbidden longing for the deep, primal connection of a pack.
Her carefully constructed world begins to fracture when fate draws her closer to Cillian’s two closest companions: Oran, a brooding and intense nobleman, and Sloan, a ruggedly charismatic gardener. As the magnetic pull between the four of them intensifies, Elara faces an impossible choice. She must decide whether to adhere to the restrictive expectations of the throne or defy centuries of tradition to claim a love that defies convention.
Caught between the safety of a royal arrangement and the intoxicating promise of a polyamorous bond, Elara must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and personal awakening. In a world where her heart belongs to many, she must fight to redefine her destiny and prove that being a queen does not have to mean sacrificing her own happiness.
Tad & AdrienneCozy Omegaverse Fairytale
"*Minor spoilers* Reading this book felt like being wrapped in a warm blanket of swoon worthy devotion and found family dynamics. From the first adorable term of endearment, I knew our MMCs were going to be feral in love and I was so here for it. The story was layered with romance and heat (omg, the pining)! I really appreciated in such a hot and heavy book how consent was handled. The natural, intimate way characters checked in with one another, both emotionally and physically, was great. The chapter headers helped keep the multi POV story clear and grounded, and the art sprinkled throughout was such a lovely bonus. I fell in love with the entire pack. The playful banter? Chef’s kiss. The soft and hardness of the men? Top-tier alpha energy. Their sheer drama? ICONIC. Also, the political and social undercurrents resonated with me and added depth - the challenge to tradition, the subtle critique of inherited power, finding one's way in society. Watching the line between duty and desire being walked on the page was fab. This book had me misty eyed, fanning myself, and giggling all within a few chapters. This is the kind of story that reaffirms what I love about romance and cozy fantasy - bold feelings, soft storms, and the magic made when you believe in love. And Fal, please give us the letters over that year. We need them. ["
May 20, 2025 Verified Purchase
Day Boba sweet omegaverse
"This was a sweet omegaverse. The angst was pretty low and the characters were super lovable. I love Sloan and his calm demeanor. He helped anchor all of his pack mates with his positivity and i loved that. Ivy was the sweetest. She was nervous but knew fate wouldnt lead her astray. Cillian and Oran had a great friendship and i loved seeing them fall for Ivy. The spice was perfect and the mouths on those guys were heavenly. This was cute and such an easy read. Thanks GGPR and Fallon for the early copy. ["
May 5, 2025 Verified Purchase
Niki23Okay
"I wanted to love this book, the plot has so much potential, but there was a lot of inner monologue that seemed long winded and repetitive. The sex scenes were amazing, the characters were well written and aside from the monologues, the writing was great. I loved the character art. I’m dying to know more about the side characters and what happens with them. ["
May 29, 2025 Verified Purchase
cheesy_readsDelightful OV Fairytale
"OKAY HERE WE GO Expect me to be talking about Sloan until the day my soul departs this plane of existence. I loved this so so much! We got silly, we got swoony, we got SHMEXYHOTKNOTTYSMUT 😌 and really what else could you ask for in a book?! Omegaverse is literally one of the most fun subgenres of romance. Like, yes I would like to be an omega that worries for naught but nesting and getting loved and *ahem* serviced by men who want nothing more than for me to be happy and blissed out for all of my days???? OBVIOUSLY??????? I loved the historical romance aspect as well! The fairy tale setting with royalty and nobility and the forbidden elements that come with that are just a recipe for perfection. I loved the dynamics between ivy and each of her guys AND the friendship between the guys as well. So so excited for the packs to come!!!!!! Thank you GoodGirls PR and Fallon English for an early copy!! All opinions are my own ◡̈ ["
May 2, 2025 Verified Purchase
Elizabeth Helen
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Emilia Emerson
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