Secret Beast

· Dangerous Press
4.6
277 reviews
Ebook
296
Pages

About this ebook

The beast hides a dark secret in his past…

Leo Morelli is known as the Beast of Bishop's Landing for his cruelty. He’ll get revenge on the Constantine family and make millions of dollars in the process. Even if it means using an old man who dreams up wild inventions.

The beauty will sacrifice everything for her family...

Haley Constantine will do anything to protect her father. Even trade her body for his life. The college student must spend thirty days with the ruthless billionaire. He’ll make her earn her freedom in degrading ways, but in the end he needs her to set him free.

SECRET BEAST is a new full-length novel from USA Today bestselling author Amelia Wilde about revenge, family secrets, and the redeeming power of love.

Praise for Amelia Wilde's King of Shadows trilogy...

"Breathtaking, intense, and scorching hot, KING OF SHADOWS is the modern myth I've been waiting for." –New York Times Bestselling Author Skye Warren

"Summer Queen is a sexy shot of antihero goodness—this is the kinky, delicious retelling of the year!" –Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author

“Amelia Wilde has proven once again why she is my mortal enemy—I would kill to have written this dark, sensuous retelling of Persephone’s journey to becoming Queen of the Underworld.” –Kayti McGee, USA Today bestselling author

Welcome to the Midnight Dynasty... The warring Morelli and Constantine families have enough bad blood to fill an ocean, and their brand new stories will be told by your favorite dangerous romance authors.

WARNING: This book is intended for readers eighteen years old and over. It contains material that some readers could find disturbing. Enter at your own risk...

Ratings and reviews

4.6
277 reviews
Love-Leigh Book Reviews
February 24, 2021
PHENOMENAL!! Secret Beast is by far my favorite fairytale reworking I’ve ever read AND IT’S ONLY BOOK ONE!!! This is the dark romantic spin on the classic Beauty and the Beast tale and from start to finish this book was absolutely exceptional, I couldn’t get enough! Haley Constantine is our young, innocent, big-hearted heroine who does whatever it takes to be there for and care for her loved ones even if it may cost her. With this book we get a look at the sort of outliers to the Constantine family and I really enjoyed the new perspective on this powerful and dominating family. Leo Morelli is the man in the shadows, the one who strikes fear in people from just the mention of his name, he lives for revenge and won’t stop until it’s his. While reading we get to see little glimpses of who Leo is, such as interacting with his siblings, through Haley’s eyes. I think, especially with him not being as much in the forefront POV wise, it’s important and gives depth and intrigue to his type of character. I’m hoping we get more of his thoughts and insights in the following books but felt it fit perfectly to keep Haley more as the lead and him a bit more quiet in this first book. Something I HAVE to mention are the clever little intricacies scattered throughout the story that bring elements from Beauty and the Beast into the book. It’s done really well, as almost little Easter eggs for the readers to find. I loved it!! Amelia Wilde made me feel SO much with this book and I am highly anticipating Hidden Beauty, May 11th can’t come soon enough!!!
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Moon Fox
February 21, 2021
Oh, this book was pure sinful lusciousness. If you haven't immersed yourself in the Midnight Dynasty world and are a fan of dark romance, I don't know what you are waiting for because each new entry in into it only solidifies how hot, enticing and addicting it is. This book starts a new trilogy set in this compelling world and focuses on Leo Morelli and Haley Constantine. If you are unaware The Morelli and The Constantine family are enemies. Things get very intense as these two complex characters are drawn together. You can expect plenty of tension, sparks and steam. This story has a Beauty & The Beast feel to it and I have to say that Leo fits into The Beast role perfectly. Hate to love or love to hate him, he's going to get into your head and have emotions spinning. Haley was extremely likable and easy to feel for. As this is only book one you are going to get hit with a cliffhanger, so try to prepare yourself for that. While I think you could jump in and just read this trilogy, I highly recommend that you indulge yourself and read all the books in this world. There are many players and multiple games being played. With each new entry the world grows bigger, you learn some answers you have been looking for and discover more questions that will keep you in a constant state of wanton craving. This is my impartial, independent review.
Debbie Hill
February 28, 2021
I’ve never read Amelia Wilde before (I know and I’m sorry ☺️) and after this read, it will certainly not be my last. Haley has learned that her dad is about to sign a deal with the devil, Leo Morelli and will do anything to stop him from signing over his life work. This sees her agreeing to spend the next 30 days with him, granting him ‘unrestricted access’ to her. To save her dad she has no choice but to accept his offer. There is nothing that I don’t like about Leo. He’s a powerhouse you would never cross, all-powerful and knowing and as the story unwound I fell so hard for him. He’s all alpha, exerting his control over Haley that made me weak in the knees. When Haley discovered his secret I wanted to weep for him, finally he was able to show himself to someone. Haley. I loved her character. She loves her family and will stop at nothing to make sure they aren’t in danger. I loved her strong will and no matter how much Leo tried to bring her down, degrading her, she held her pride high and I obeyed his commands. This book is part of the midnight dynasty world so cross overs with existing characters exist, heightening my need to know more from them. Secret Beast is the first book in the trilogy and I was pulled in right from the beginning. There was attraction from Leo and Haley’s first meet with heat and need for each other from early on that built on the sexual tension and when they came together it was nothing short of sexiness and steam! Be prepared for Leo to sweep you of your feet! This is a fast-paced addictive read that I devoured and after that ending, I’m dying to see what happens next!

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