Eighteen for the three hundred twenty-seventh time, Prince Rhen despairs of breaking the curse that turns him into a beast at the end of each day until feisty Harper enters his life.

"Once upon a time ... Rose Sinclair has run out of options. With her father in prison and their bookshop sold to pay his debts, she has no choice but to turn to Henry Covington, the Baron Norcliffe. But the baron has more than earned his harsh reputation, and Rose must face his wrath in order to save her father--and herself. Since the deaths of his parents, Henry Covington has isolated himself from society, ensuring the solitude of his estate with...

When Belle, a lovely young woman with dreams and a sweet disposition, comes to work for Eric, a mysterious man known for his nasty temper and mean ways, she discovers the truth behind his nature and helps him rediscover the faith and love he lost years ago.

Lacking her sisters' awe-inspiring beauty, Belle withdraws from society, devoting her time to wood carving. Secretly Belle longs to find the fabled Heartwood Tree which, if carved by the right hands, will reveal the face of one's true love. During a fierce storm, Belle's father stumbles upon the mysterious Heartwood and encounters a terrifying and lonely beast. Now Belle must carve the Heartwood to save her father, and learn to see not with the eyes...

Publisher Annotation: In Disney's live-action film "Beauty and the Beast," Belle, a bright, beautiful, and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast's hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince inside. Soft, warm, bright colors show Belle's optimistic view of the world in this full-color manga-style...

"You may think this tale as old as time has been told before. You may know about the beauty, and the beast, and the curse they broke together. But some stories have more than one ending. Some stories have more than one villain. Such is the story of Gaston. Growing up, young Gaston lived in the shadow of his friend, the prince. He agreed with the prince's ideas, went along with the prince's schemes, and hid his own talents so that his best friend could...

Taking her father's place as prisoner in the castle of a cursed prince who appears as a monstrous beast, Belle sees beyond his exterior and falls in love with him, breaking the curse.