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Sixteen-year-old Belle Montague's family history is haunting her. Literally. With sudden blood on her hands, she must leave behind everything she knows to live with her ultra-rich and mysterious aunt in the most elite city in the country, Elmridge. She goes from homeschool to glitz-and-glam high school where she is pitted against: ...the Princess Posse, a group of Queen B-versions of fairy tale royalty... ...a new teacher, Dr. Helsing, who wants to know a little too much about the past she's running from... ...the pop-star heartthrob of the school who's lusting after her... ...and Liam Rawlins, her fantasy-guy-come-true known as Beast on the football team and an outcast who everyone thinks murdered his parents. Belle soon learns of the links between the murders and her own supernatural family history, and resolves to get close to Liam to unlock the answers to her nightmarish past. Can she solve the mysteries in time, juggle a confusing social life, snag her first kiss, and not fall in love with the Beast, all before the nightmare shows up on her front steps?

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From BookLife Prize: ""The wrapping of spirituality, fairytales, science fiction, and supernatural aspects into one novel [Nightmare Beauty] is absorbing and avoids some of the more traditional fantasy routes."" ""Belle Montague holds her own as a heroine, never settling for the role of damsel-in-distress. While the supernatural creatures don't all stand apart as unique, they'll have no trouble rooting for Belle's success and happiness...even if it means just graduating high school unscathed."" ""Martin has a clear handle on storytelling, even as the chaos erupts at the highest decimals. Well-played dark humor and believable interactions between characters, human and otherwise, keep the story sailing along."" From Readers' Favorite: ""Author Ileen Martin has crafted a charming and enjoyable YA novel that perfectly balances elements of mystery, romance, and the supernatural to create a compelling narrative that hooks readers from the start. Belle's journey of self-discovery and resilience in the face of adversity is both relatable and empowering, making her a protagonist that readers will root for until the end."" ""The intricate plot, filled with twists and turns, keeps readers guessing with well-laid clues and some really satisfying reveals later on. The vividly depicted setting of Elmridge goes beyond the cinematic to realize a fully multisensory immersion into the story world."" From Author A. E. Grey: ""This crazy, sweet romance gets extra stars for the perfect, intriguing characters in Belle and the Beast. It was also a plus that it was a well-written page-turner that was captivating and clean with unexpected twists. I appreciated the magic, effortlessly woven twist on a fairy tale. This paranormal fairy tale is perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Obsidian (Lux series), Anne of Green Gables, and The Keeper of Lost Cities.""

"From BookLife Prize: ""The wrapping of spirituality, fairytales, science fiction, and supernatural aspects into one novel [Nightmare Beauty] is absorbing and avoids some of the more traditional fantasy routes."" ""Belle Montague holds her own as a heroine, never settling for the role of damsel-in-distress. While the supernatural creatures don't all stand apart as unique, they'll have no trouble rooting for Belle's success and happiness...even if it means just graduating high school unscathed."" ""Martin has a clear handle on storytelling, even as the chaos erupts at the highest decimals. Well-played dark humor and believable interactions between characters, human and otherwise, keep the story sailing along."" From Readers' Favorite: ""Author Ileen Martin has crafted a charming and enjoyable YA novel that perfectly balances elements of mystery, romance, and the supernatural to create a compelling narrative that hooks readers from the start. Belle's journey of self-discovery and resilience in the face of adversity is both relatable and empowering, making her a protagonist that readers will root for until the end."" ""The intricate plot, filled with twists and turns, keeps readers guessing with well-laid clues and some really satisfying reveals later on. The vividly depicted setting of Elmridge goes beyond the cinematic to realize a fully multisensory immersion into the story world."" From Author A. E. Grey: ""This crazy, sweet romance gets extra stars for the perfect, intriguing characters in Belle and the Beast. It was also a plus that it was a well-written page-turner that was captivating and clean with unexpected twists. I appreciated the magic, effortlessly woven twist on a fairy tale. This paranormal fairy tale is perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Obsidian (Lux series), Anne of Green Gables, and The Keeper of Lost Cities."""

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Ileen Martin lives in the vibrant city of Miami, FL with her husband, son, and two dogs, embraced by her large and lively Cuban family. A language arts teacher by day, she spends her free time writing in her zen spots around the city, salsa dancing, enjoying funny viral videos, and indulging in paranormal and mystery romances. ""Nightmare Beauty"" is her debut novel, launching the ""A Nightmare in Elmridge"" series, which promises to thrill and enchant readers.

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