The Beast at the Door
- Author: Althea Blue
- Release Date: Available Now
- eBook ISBN: 978-1-938108-14-3
- print ISBN: 978-1-944591-28-1
Finalist, Historical Fiction & 3rd Place, Lesbian Debut, 2017 Rainbow Awards
"This is a truly delightful story and I enjoyed it so much. There were quite a few surprises and it kept me enthralled...The interaction between the two young women was quite wonderful and I felt myself becoming a part of their world." - Kitty Kat Reviews
"Romance lands at Patience’s feet when she least expects it, which grants her refuge in the form of emotional freedom... Patience’s vulnerability is authentic and bubbles over into the thrills of young adulthood, budding love, and friendship. - Danika at The Lesbrary
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In this steampunk fairy tale, Patience is no proper young lady. Faced with the prospect of marriage, she runs away from home, from wealth, and a looming life of lies. She finds a garden guarded by a fantastic beast.
The beast also guards a young girl like herself, alone in the world. Ada is wise and beautiful. Their burgeoning friendship is threatened by outside forces. Only a clockwork menagerie of monsters can save them from an unfriendly world.
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