Monster Among the Roses

Written by Linda Kage

Narrated by Blake Richard

“Do you know how to get to the rose garden?”
“No, you can’t go there. A monster lives there.”

Shaw Hollander is desperate.
Broke, unemployed, and determined to help his ailing mother, he falls on the good graces of a wealthy benefactor who is willing to give Shaw a job at his mansion in order to pay off his mother’s debts. Suddenly finding himself surrounded by lavish riches, he has no idea what his duties truly entail until he’s sent to the rose garden and meets the tragically mutilated Isobel.

This Beauty and the Beast story holds true to the core of the fable while shaking off the element of fantasy and dragging it into present-day reality. Shaw and Isobel are ready to let you climb into their four-wheel-drive pickup and take a ride with them into their version of happily ever after, but only if you first dare to gaze upon the monster among the roses.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bryant Street Publishing
• Release date: Apr 5, 2022
• ISBN: 9781094440811

Linda Kage

The youngest of eight children, Linda Kage grew up on a dairy farm in the Midwest. She now lives in Kansas with her husband, daughter, and nine cuckoo clocks. Linda is a member of Romance Writers of America and its local chapter, Midwest Romance Writers.

Reviews for Monster Among the Roses

[kandccooper92102 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this story. It made me cry, and smile. The last few chapters I couldn’t wait to listen to… I was bothered to have to wait until after dinner.

[Ruthi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book and also love the entire series!

[Pim Jansson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a sweet story, really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the 2nd book.

[Tracy Estrada · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Liked the twist on the fairytale..even shed a tear or two

[J Plested · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Was not sure at first whether I liked the book or not but found myself unable to stop listening. Liked the narrator's voice.
Good story. Good characters.

[Nanette Oosthuizen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am not in favour of the swearing, but regardless enjoyed the book and the humour.

[John K Springer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great series only wish I could listen in order
The summary on each book should list all the series in order

[Nicole Hattingh · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It was OK... Not great but I did finish it.

[Katie Henderson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am soooooo in love with this series! Absolutely fantastic

[Julie Stancil · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It was OK ish….not a whole lot of romance or dimension between characters

[Alma · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I like the part when Isabel went to get the old mirror and Shaw learned the truth of why Isabel doesn’t want to see him anymore, made me cry?. Another beautiful love story♥️.

[Wendy · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is such a good story. Funny, sexy (a little bit) and quite tear jerking in one part.

[Mesha Taylor · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

While the story was nice, I rather prefer Alpha male MC's. All-in-all it was a great, modern, adult spin on a childhood fairy tale.

[shelleytamm · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love this author and book! Don’t let the beauty and the beast theme scare you it is an original for sure!

[Jenna Vaughn · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was a surprising Beauty and the Beast twerking. Gender swapped and brought into contemporary time. It was different enough and I love a hero with honor.

[Cristina · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I loved the voice and reading of the narrator. The plot it is just so cheesy and imposible that I kept listening because I like the sound of that voice in the background.

[sharon dean · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Oh my I bawled my eyes out. Such an emotional book it was amazing funny in bits and ohhhh so sad in bits you have got to read this and the ones that follow it awesome ?

[Lara Bre · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This had a surprisingly wholesome and unproblematic male mc who seemed actually great. I was expecting it to be more cheesy and unnecessarily dramatic. Also, I definitely didn't expect for this book to make me cry. That almost never happens and took me by surprise. This was far better than I had anticipated and one of the best romance novels I've listened to in a while.

[jhaneice.n.johnson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have 51 minutes left n I'm about to cry I'm upset n happy all at the same time I hate his siblings n I hate the girl n her dad n I was him I wouldn't want to be with her n I don't even care when she thinks he did HIS MOM IS IN THE ER get over yourself idc what problems she has he is too good for her

[kendall · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I liked both of these. I listened to them out of order, but it didn't matter. I personally wish the writer had given the point of view from both main characters in both books. In this particular case, it would have been more interesting. They were still good stories though.

[Stephanie Radloff · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved it! I didnt realise it would be from a males point if view, but it was actually refreshing to have a Beauty and the Beast roles reversed. I loved the humour, and his sweet and caring nature. Enjoyed this book throughly.

[d-fbuser-566467969 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Good read, I like the switched roles from Beauty and the Beast. But it was so slow, still interesting but they could have gotten together 10 chapters sooner.

[judy griffin · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

4 stars The author doesn’t have the ability to get to the point, however, the story surprisingly evolved into a heartbreakingly beautiful story which made me cry. Didn’t like the rest of the series.