When Beauty Tamed the Beast is a Regency-era historical romance by Eloisa James, published in 2011 as the second book in her Fairy Tales Series. It is a reimagining of the classic "Beauty and the Beast" tale, heavily influenced by the character of Dr. Gregory House from the TV show House M.D.. Core Storyline

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Why readers love it: It is funny. Really, laugh-out-loud funny. James is a master of the "grumpy-sunshine" trope. The medical accuracy (Piers is a proto-diagnostician) adds a unique layer, and the chemistry between the leads is electric.

1. Kobo – Sells DRM-protected EPUBs. Their app/reader is excellent.
2. Google Play Books – Offers EPUB downloads for books you purchase.
3. Barnes & Noble Nook – EPUB format.
4. eBooks.com – A less-known but reliable EPUB retailer.
5. Libby / OverDrive – Free option. Check if your local library has the ebook. You can borrow it as an EPUB and read on your phone or transfer to an ereader.

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