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“𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕.” 𝑯𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒎, 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒎. “𝑰’𝒎 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆.”

Set in Silicon Valley, Alana Beaumont is the heiress of one of the four major companies that ultimately control the world with the use of technology and crystals magically connected to their bloodlines. As the companies compete to keep their power and stay on top, Alana finds herself fighting to survive dangerous schemes, reoccurring nightmares, kidnappings, deadly family secrets and an unexpected romance with the morally dark and mysterious Thorn Beathach, owner of the top rival company.

Ok wait. So I read this in less than 24 hours 😅I was hooked. This was such a great dark, modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast! I was truly not expecting to enjoy this as much as I did.. I don’t really care much for social media in books, but the way the world and the plot were developed, it was easy to become invested. I was pulled in from the first page and it kept me engaged the whole way through. It was dark, suspenseful, steamy and twisty- so of course I stayed up until 3 am to finish.

The characters were well developed and exciting to read. I enjoyed Alana’s and Thorn’s chemistry and banter, and I loved how we get to see their two separate and completely different worlds with the dual pov even though they’re in the same power circle. Obviously with it being a dark romance, it wasn’t the healthiest relationship, but who doesn’t love a possessive, morally dark mmc lurking in the shadows??! I mean, the steam was steamin, y’all 😮‍💨 

If you’re looking for a dark and spicy retelling of Beauty and the Beast and are a fan of Katee Robert or Scarlett St. Clair, definitely give this one a shot!!

🥀morally dark mmc
🥀stalker vibes
🥀touch her & 💀
🥀billionaire/tech romance
🥀alchemical magic
🥀Beauty & the Beast dark retelling
🥀romantic suspense

Please make sure to read trigger warnings!!

Thank you, Netgalley, for the advanced copy and the opportunity to read and review!

One Cursed Rose is part of a new series by Rebecca Zanetti. It a mix of Fairytales and Paranormal mix of Beauty and the Beast and Saving those who are abused by others. The story was a little jerky at times causing the readers to be pulled out of the story she has been trying to tell.
The characters at times were a little basic and didn't really stand out causing readers wondering what the purpose of the story was.
I will say this isn't a perfect beginning to a series, but it won't turn off readers eithers.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of One Cursed Rose.

In a world where most social media is controlled by four mafia like families, competition is cut throat - literally. In this new darkly seductive romance, what starts as obsession leads to a connection not to be broken. Thorn and Alana were an interesting couple. Alana is a strong woman, the face of her family. Though she tries to resist, she is drawn to the darkness in Thorn. For his part, Thorn admires Alana's strength; that doesn't stop him from letting his protective streak take until he holds a hint of stalker. Only it's not Thorn who threatens Alana. He is facing a crisis of his own, one he is hiding from Alana. The threat facing Thorn, the danger that lurks in the shadows, the edge to Thorn and Alana's relationship all come together to create a tight night, fast moving tale that is just the beginning of this exciting new series

Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale. I'll jump on any version of the story, so I couldn't wait to dive into this book. It was a decision well made.

This story is intriguing with magic, crystals and power. I do wish there was a little more explanation on how the crystal and social media works. Akana and Thorn were great together but there could have been a little more romance. The story is a little dark, filled with danger, suspense and steam. Overall I really enjoyed this read and look forward to learning more about this world.

The first book in Rebecca Zanetti's Grimm Bargain, One Cursed Rose is a darker retelling of beauty and the beast. This may have some tiggers so be sure to check out the blurb.

I enjoyed One Cursed Rose, I found the retelling intruiging and the characters dynamic and well developed. I will read more by this author and if you like an alternative take on an old classic I recommend you check this one out.

I loved this book and read it in 8 hrs straight.

The characters and story were both well developed and captivating. I was rooting for Thorne and Alana to find a way to save him.

The Grimm Bargains series is another winner and I can't wait to read the next installment of it.

A futuristic play on the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale this is a steamy, dark and riveting read with diverse and intriguing personalities.

Reviewed by Annetta Sweetko for Fresh Fiction

https://freshfiction.com/review.php?id=87214

One Cursed Rose- Grimm Bargains #1

By-Rebecca Zanetti-I love her Dark Protectors series

Publication date 6/25/24, read 6/26/24

📃 Page count: 368

Quick Summary: Alana Beaumont is the heir to Aquarius Social, her family's billionaire social media empire. Her father Mathias wants her to wed her to the competition, and create a coalition aimed at stopping anyone who would try to take them down. When an assassination attempt is made on Alana, Thorn Beathach, a wealthy and ruthless recluse who never shows his face rescues and kidnaps her. He is one of the opposing media companies, Malice Media, and he has been obsessed with Alana stalking her. Now he has her, and it will be up to them to cure Thorn's curse and change how they gain followers using magical crystals and their own gifts.

🤷🏾‍♀️ What to Expect:

⭐dark romantic suspense
⭐️ billionaires
⭐️ Beauty and the Beast retelling
⭐️ arranged marriage
⭐️ enemies to lovers
⭐ social media
⭐ paranormal magic
⭐H has an illness


🤔 My Thoughts: I liked strong and intelligent Alana even though she was a little naive for trusting her father and cousin Nico. I loved Thorn because he was the ultimate anti-hero. He was a violent killer, but knew Alana was his to claim. Their encounters were a bit aggressive for me, but he always protected her. Their banter in the library sold me on their romance. I even liked the mystery surrounding Alana's brother Greg and her mother Lanetta. I hope the books that follow will feature Justice (My MVP), Scarlett, Quinlan, and even Ella.

Rating: 4/5⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice level 5/5🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 explicit s*x, spanking, bdsm, h is a virgin

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this ARC🌹! I voluntarily give an honest review, and all opinions expressed are my own.

I love fairytale retellings, and this is a solid version of "Beauty & the Beast". I like how our MMC fell hard for the FMC & took what he wanted. Admittedly, there wasn't anything revolutionary about this book, but that doesn't change the fact that it is enjoyable.

It was hard to follow the basis of the gems and crystal and how they relate to the running of the media platforms and the power they generate to the hero and heroine. I think there needed to be a more detailed laying of ground work on explaining all the workings of how they all interconnected and worked. I think it would have made the story smoother and more enjoyable. I would have been even more invested.

"One Cursed Rose" by Rebecca Zanetti is a captivating read with its mix of dark romance, suspense, and intriguing characters. Alana, the sole heir to Aquarius Social, finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of assassinations and forced marriages to save her family’s business. The banter between Thorn and Alana is a highlight, and their dynamic keeps the story lively and engaging.

However, the gem-powered technology and its role in social media left me puzzled at times. While it’s an interesting concept, the explanation felt a bit murky, pulling me out of the story as I tried to grasp its significance. Despite this, Zanetti’s skillful writing and the suspenseful plot kept me hooked. If you’re into dark romance with a twist and can handle a bit of confusion, this book is worth a read!

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

What a great twist on Beauty and the Beast! I love this supernatural setting and Alana and Thorn.

I am so drawn into their story and could not put the book down until I finished it! Now I want to know what happens to Alana's friends and the other media companies! I am guessing that Ella is going to be the twist on Cinderella and Rosalie - that one is harder - Rose Red or Red Riding Hood or someone else?

There was even a small note of looking to the Kayrs family for help that I had to smile when I read it.

Great read and loved the HEA!

I was looking forward to this Beauty and the Beast retelling and the heroine was definitely a great character to follow. However, I did not fully buy the draw between Alana and Thorn and the plot was a bit confusing at times.

Absolutely loved this story! The suspense! The romance! Just every aspect about it! Rebecca Zanetti has always been an author that I have read and this was no exception. I loved the beauty and the beast vibes to it!

This is the perfect blend of dark romance and Beauty and the Beast retelling. One Cursed Rose is the exciting first book in the Grimm Bargains series. I will definitely want to dive back into this world to follow the next couple.
I found myself falling under Thorne’s spell, so I get why Alanna overlooks his more murderous side and manages to fall in love with him.

Recommended for: dark romance readers

Content warning: morally gray hero; profanity; violence; murder; torture

I received a digital ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Dark. Witty. Retelling. GIVE IT TO ME!! Thanks NG)

This is one of the best BATB re-tellings I've ever read- and lemme tell you, I will be subscribing to anything the author puts out from now on bc this is FANTASTIC. I binged it all in one single sitting because I could not put it down.

Great story, Love this author, haven't read a bad book by her ever. A great start to a new series and I absolute love that it is set around beauty and the beast.

A contemporary romance with elements of beauty and the beast in the world of social media and information security. Whew! That's a mouthful!

Alana Beaumont is the heir to Aquarius Social and in order to survive the business environment she's got to merge with another company by way of arranged marriage. Only Thorn Beathach (aka the beast) decides he's not going to let that happen because he wants her. If only he wasn't ill with some unknown illness.

There's some intricate world building here that is a mash up of traditional sort of paranormal elements and contemporary delivery via the web. I found that to be fresh and kept me turning the pages. In spite of Thorn being a bit creepy at the start, I did like Thorn and Alana together.

Overall, I thought there were interesting aspects of this dark crime family-type rivals-to-lovers romance. This is the first book in a series, so I'm curious as to where this is going to go. There were some places where I was left scratching my head, so I hope these questions get answered in future installments. A good start to the series.

This is a dark Beauty and the Beast retelling where the MCs are part of rival families that run competing social media platforms; there's also a mafia element as well as a touch of magic. (Plus some easter eggs for Dark Protectors fans.) This series is set up as all fairytale retellings and you can pick on which side characters will star as which fairytales if you're paying attention. If that sounds like a lot, it's because it is. I felt like pulling one or two of those elements out would have made a stronger book instead of feeling like it threw together everything that could possibly trend on social media.

Thanks to Kensington and Netgalley for my copy to review.

I believe this was my first book by Rebecca Zanetti. I enjoyed this Beauty and the Beast adaptation. Thorn really embraced his inner beast. I could picture Alana being a modern Belle. I could see her love of knowledge and books. Incorporating the curse through crystals I thought was clever! Now, that twist at the end! I didn’t see it coming that’s for sure. I really enjoyed this book, the only thing that bugged me it’s that it felt rushed towards the end. Anyways I would definitely recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review.