Unraveled: A Gothic Fantasy Romance (A Kingdom of Beasts and Ruins book) by Abbey Fox

Unraveled: A Gothic Fantasy Romance (A Kingdom of Beasts and Ruins book)
by Abbey Fox
Sept 9, 2025
Genre: Gothic Beauty and the Beast Retelling in Fantasy Setting

• Enemies to lovers
• Found family
• Forced proximity
• Touch her and die
• Female friendships
• A Beauty and the Beast retelling
• Slow-burn
• Morally Gray MMC

Some micro-tropes:

• His familiar/pet loves her more
• Feisty FMC
• Bookish FMC

Everyone knows to never look a fae in the eyes, yet no one warned me he would hide behind the mask of a beast.

Death awaits those who get caught in the Wild Hunt, and only a magical veil protects the people of Penumbra from the monsters coming for them. So when a beast threatens to destroy the veil, Mia Clementine must break her vows of sorcery and use her magic to fight him, or risk losing everyone she loves.

But the beast isn’t what he seems, and now the fae king owns her soul. Dragged into his mythical land, she must unravel the curse that turned him into a monster in order to regain her freedom—or die trying.

The longer she stays in his world, the more irresistible her feelings for him become. Hate turns into passion, and newly discovered truths test her loyalties, forcing her to choose to save her people or the fae world she’s grown to love.

If you like Howl's Moving Castle and ACOTAR, then you will love this gothic Beauty and the Beast retelling in a fantasy setting.

Triggers:
It contains strong language; explicit, consensual sex scenes; and violence typical for the genre. There is also a bit of a horror element, manipulation and kidnapping.

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Abbey Fox loves to write action packed Fantasy Romance stories, with ass-kicking heroines, swoon-worthy heroes and a healthy dose of spice. Sometimes, when she should be crafting new worlds and putting her characters' lives in danger, she is tending to her plants and painting her favorite characters. 

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Excerpt: Unraveled by Christy Sloat

Unraveled
by Christy Sloat
January 15th, 2021
Genre: Paranormal Angels & Demons
Cover Designer: Pretty AF Designs
Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR
Their love will always be forbidden in the eyes of Heaven, but Avery and Landon always seem to find each other. This time it’s different. Forced to forget the echo of the many lives she’s spent with her soulmate, Avery tries to move forward. With the threat of demon's on the rise once again, she feels her world and relationships begin to unravel. In order to keep her loved ones safe, she has no choice but to fight the darkness alone. While she falls apart the stir of memories flood Landon’s mind as he remembers where his soul belongs. But, is it worth ruining everything for love?

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Excerpt: 
Slowly, a young, blonde-haired angel entered the hall. She bit her lip as her nerves seemed to get the best of her. Her blue eyes were filled with hope as Gunther reached out his hand to guide her to the pedestal on which he now stood. She tried to not to look around at all the other members. 

“Amanda,” Gunther said to her. “Are you ready for this?” 

“Yes, Gunther. I am familiar with Avery Snow and am prepared for this task.” Smiling, she stood tall. Anyone in the room could see she was nervous but also, behind all of that, she was brave and strong. Gunther took his hand and placed it on Amanda’s left wing. 

“You are now a guide, Amanda. Your duty is to selflessly guide this one and only soul. Keeping her on her path, without showing yourself,” he explained, his voice strong and stern. “If you do so you will be punished. Your pure, white wings will discolor and change. Let it be known from this day forward that you are now the guide of Avery Snow.” He took his hand from her wing and everyone clapped in pride of Gunther’s choice. Amanda followed the other guides out of the room to get ready for her departure. It was New Year’s Eve on Earth and her work would be starting tonight.

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Christy Sloat resides in New Jersey with her husband, two daughters, and her Chihuahua, Sophie. Christy has embraced the love of reading and writing since her youth and was inspired by her grandmother's loving support. She loves adventurous journeys with her friends and can be known to get lost inside a bookstore.