An M/M romance inspired by Beauty and the Beast comes a dark twist on a classic fairy tale. When Cale Dawkins left town to visit his mother for Spring Tide, he never imagined the bypath to Ashwood's abandoned manor would lead him to another realm altogether. Trapped in a world inhabited by monsters, Cale quickly learns that he must stay within the manor grounds with the servants who live there or succumb to Ashwood's darkness. But little does he know that one of Ashwood's most feared beasts is living under the same roof with him as the dark, brooding lord of the manor, and it just so happens that the key to breaking the curse lies in winning this lord's heart over. Eager to save them all, Cale must decide if he's ready to reap the consequences of love or death.

Cale and Gil were surprised when they managed to break the curse over Ashwood Manor. Eager to share their newfound love, they finally visit Cale's mother, only to find she is less than thrilled that her son was caught up in a curse involving the lord of Ashwood Manor. Gil must prove his worth to Cale's mother before he can think about going home to his own father, and doing so leads to learning more about Cale's past. But when attacks begin happening in Cale's village, it doesn't take them long to realize the curse of the beast is still over Gil. To keep the village and Gil safe, they must figure out how to break the curse or risk throwing away everything they worked for.