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Beauty's Release

Number 3 in series
By Anne Rice and A.N. Roquelaure
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In Beauty's Release by Anne Rice, A.N. Roquelaure, Beauty finds herself captured in a distant land and taken to a palace where passion and desire meet the challenge of enslavement. As she navigates this exotic realm, she embarks on a journey of sensual discovery and transformation. This romance novel intertwines themes of freedom, power, and identity amidst a richly detailed and provocative setting.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to rich and provocative storytelling that explores the deeper facets of erotic fantasy and romance. The narrative ventures into the complexities of desire and power dynamics, offering a mix of sensuality and imaginative themes that captivate readers looking for a daring and immersive experience.

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A modern classic of erotic fiction by the bestselling author of Interview with the Vampire, perfect for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey.

A modern classic of erotic fiction by the bestselling author of Interview with the Vampire, perfect for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey.

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An erotic novel of discipline, love and surrender from master storyteller Anne Rice.

In this Anne Rice classic, Beauty's Release takes Beauty into the hypnotic realm of sexuality, making her the bound captive of an Eastern Sultan and a prisoner in the exotic confines of the harem. As this voluptuous adult fairy tale moves towards its conclusion, all Beauty's encounters with the myriad variations of sexual fantasy are presented in a sensuous, seductive and erotic prose that intensifies Beauty's secret world.

Anne Rice makes the forbidden side of passion a doorway into the hidden regions of the psyche and the heart in this final volume of the classic Sleeping Beauty trilogy.

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Beauty's Release by Anne Rice, under the pen name A.N. Roquelaure, concludes her erotic trilogy with a blend of romance and fantasy. Critics generally acknowledge its provocative exploration of desire and submission, praising the lush, imaginative settings and rich character development. Some reviewers find the narrative captivating, although it's noted that the explicit content and themes may not appeal to every reader's taste.

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ISBN: 9780751551051

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Anne Rice is one of America's most read and celebrated authors. Best known for her epic Vampire Chronicles - Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, and The Queen of the Damned - she is famed for uniting the supernatural and visible worlds through her stories. Writing as A.N. Roquelaure, her Sleeping Beauty series is a daring retelling of the classic fairy tale.

To find out more and to connect with Anne online, visit her website at www.annerice.com, join her on Facebook or follow her on Twitter @AnneRiceAuthor.

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