Basha and the Beast

Name: Basha and the Beast
Rating: 4.652631759643555 (95 reviews)

Daphne Hargrow

Nov 2014 · Philyra Publishing

95 reviews

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A short, contemporary retelling of the romantic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast.

After a devastating breakup, Basha sets out to reclaim her dignity on the high Sierra Nevada. As she treks up the Pacific Crest Trail, the snowy path grows increasingly treacherous. Still, she pushes forward until a misplaced step sends her careening toward the mountain’s edge. To save herself, she must sacrifice her belongings to the boulders below.

Cold and destitute, Basha wanders through the wilderness, desperate to make it to her next checkpoint. As her situation deteriorates, she is forced to accept the help of a recluse named Jeremiah. At first, Basha is frightened by the brutish loner. But, after he tends to her wounds, she realizes there is more to this unusual man than meets the eye.

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A short, contemporary retelling of the romantic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. After a devastating breakup, Basha sets out to reclaim her dignity on the high Sierra Nevada. As she treks up the Pacific Crest Trail, the snowy path grows increasingly treacherous. Still, she pushes forward until ...

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95 reviews

Nancy Keeney

October 6, 2019

I've read full novels that had less bones than this short story. All emotions were experienced. I'd give it a 5 star, but this could have easily been a full length novel or even a novella. Well worth the read.

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Amanda Cook

April 9, 2026

well written. it was easy to get throught in one setting . I always love beauty and the beast . The fact you put native american mythology into it made it better. Love is whats on the inside not on the outside. will read more from this author. enjoy.

cyndi Law

October 23, 2018

I loved Basha & Jerimiah. The characters seemingly different but still the same. Basha needed the hike & change to forget the ex. In return her kindness to Jerimiah he was solely longing for. He truly feel for her way before Basha realized her true feelings! Must read & definite page turner. A very good story.

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