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Bluebeard's Curse (Dark Tales) Kindle Edition

by Regine Abel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 502 ratings
Can you resist temptation?

King Erik Thorsen, also known as Bluebeard, is once more widowed. Like all the others before her, his late wife succumbed to the lure of the curse that plagues him and threatens the realm.

As willing maidens gather at the castle in the hope of being chosen, Erik sets his sights on a golden beauty named Astrid. However, becoming his queen comes with a steep price. The King’s new bride must first resist temptation for one year and one day… or die trying.

Will Astrid be next to fall to what lies beyond the Sealed Door?
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  4. Publication date
    February 15, 2017
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About the Author

USA Today bestselling author Regine Abel is a fantasy, paranormal, and sci-fi junkie. Anything with a bit of magic, a touch of the unusual, and a lot of romance will have her jumping for joy. Hot alien warriors meeting no-nonsense, kick-ass heroines give her warm fuzzies. Before devoting herself as a full-time writer, Regine had surrendered to her other passions: music and video games! After a decade working as a Sound Engineer in movie dubbing and live concerts, Regine became a professional Game Designer and Creative Director, a career that has led her from her home in Canada to the US and various countries in Europe and Asia.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01NBTSN46
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Regine Abel Publishing Inc. (February 15, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 15, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 502 ratings

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USA Today bestselling author Regine Abel is a sci-fi, paranormal, and fantasy junkie. Anything with a bit of magic, a touch of the unusual, and a lot of romance will have her jumping for joy. Hot alien warriors meeting no-nonsense, kick-ass heroines give her warm fuzzies.

Before devoting herself as a full-time writer, Regine had surrendered to her other passions: music and video games! After a decade working as a Sound Engineer in movie dubbing and live concerts, Regine became a professional Game Designer and Creative Director, a career that has led her from her home in Canada to the US and various countries in Europe and Asia.

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Customers enjoy this retelling of the Bluebeard fairytale, particularly appreciating the twist on Blackbeard's curse. The book is well-written and entertaining, with one customer noting it's a quick novella that keeps readers engaged. Customers praise the character development, with one review highlighting Eric's good heart, and they find it worth the price.

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17 customers mention "Story quality"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's plot and solution, particularly appreciating the twist on Blackbeard's curse.

"...Seriously. This was an enjoyable swift read full of amazing love, evil, breaking of a curse and a happily ever after. Cannot wait to read another...." Read more

"Spoiler alert!!!!! Wow! This was an amazing story. I couldn't put it down...." Read more

"...This was a true fairytale story that I will read over and over again." Read more

"I enjoyed this version of the tale...." Read more

12 customers mention "Enjoyment"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, with one mentioning it keeps them reading until the end.

"I absolutely LOVE Regine Abel's books. Seriously. This was an enjoyable swift read full of amazing love, evil, breaking of a curse and a happily..." Read more

"...I wouldn’t say it’s Regine’s best work but definitely enjoyable." Read more

"...I absolutely love Eric and Astrid’s they are really good together...." Read more

"Great read! I enjoyed the twist on Blackbeards curse! Why did all those women die and such?..." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book extraordinary to read and very well written, with one customer describing it as a quick novella.

"This quick Read novella was so awesome it reminded me of a twist between Beauty and The Beast and Sleeping Beauty and Snow White...." Read more

"A real page turner,this is just good story telling. The staying power of a strong will women, was all that was needed?..." Read more

"...It was a short, quick read, but I enjoyed it a great deal, and couldn't put it down. ❤️ No cliffhangers!!❤️" Read more

"This story was very well written, with very few mistakes. Entertaining...." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one review highlighting the marvelous characters and another noting that Eric has a good heart.

"...I like the fact that Eric has a good heart and that Astrid is trying to conquer the Curse...." Read more

"...Astrid and Eric are both such marvelous characters who deserved every bit of their happy ending." Read more

"...I loved how the story unfolded and characters were well written. I couldn't help but cheer on Eric and Astrid. Highly recommend this book" Read more

3 customers mention "Shortness of story"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the shortness of the story.

"...It was a short, quick read, but I enjoyed it a great deal, and couldn't put it down. ❤️ No cliffhangers!!❤️" Read more

"It was an ok short read. If you're looking for something short this is an ok read. Well written and kept me reading just to find out how it ends" Read more

"A great short book that will keep you reading till the end. Can't wait to see what is in the next book." Read more

3 customers mention "Value for money"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book worth the price, with one mentioning it kept them reading.

"...Well written and kept me reading just to find out how it ends" Read more

"I really enjoyed the book! It was far far too short for my liking though. But for only $.99 you can't beat it!" Read more

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This quick Read novella was so awesome it reminded me of a twist between Beauty and The Beast and Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. I absolutely love Eric and Astrid’s they are really good together. I like the fact that Eric has a good heart and that Astrid is trying to conquer the Curse. This was a true fairytale story that I will read over and over again.
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  • T.J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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    I absolutely LOVE Regine Abel's books. Seriously. This was an enjoyable swift read full of amazing love, evil, breaking of a curse and a happily ever after. Cannot wait to read another. 10 out of 10 for this author!! Oh! And the sex...toe curling (you should know, this is will be under my hubs name. My name is Gillian)
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  • Muse
    4.0 out of 5 stars solid
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024
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    Pretty good. Insta love and all of that. The plot was a bit obvious however I still enjoyed it and it hit the spot for what I was craving romance wise. I wouldn’t say it’s Regine’s best work but definitely enjoyable.
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  • Bookwormmommy95
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a story!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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    Spoiler alert!!!!!

    Wow! This was an amazing story. I couldn't put it down. It kind of reminded me of a mix between King Arthur and The Little Mermaid. The only bad thing about it was that sometimes the different POV between Erik and Astrid just repeated what had already been told.
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  • Lincoln
    3.0 out of 5 stars This story was weird AF…
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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    But I liked it. I think… Somehow it seems the story should have been shorter. Like it took me a lot longer to read this little book than it usually does. I kept putting it down and wandering off. And then when the events picked back up again, I almost didn’t care. I was like, ok, are we doing this thing or not? Regine Able authored the Prime Mating Agency series, and I’m literally obsessed with them. I like them because they are interesting and different. Able knows how to give low-drama, main character focused, weird romance energy. But this story was… I don’t know. It wasn’t low drama. It gave details really slowly, and the character development was pretty slow as well. I absolutely did not like Erik at the start. — Ohh wait. I think I just got that he was supposed to be like Eric from the Little Mermaid. Whatever. But that’s a good point: at some point Bluebeard becomes the Little Mermaid. It’s weird, I’m telling you. But. I wouldn’t say don’t read it. Like, it’s definitely worth reading… it’s just weird af.
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  • David
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fairytale Read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2017
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    This quick Read novella was so awesome it reminded me of a twist between Beauty and The Beast and Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. I absolutely love Eric and Astrid’s they are really good together. I like the fact that Eric has a good heart and that Astrid is trying to conquer the Curse. This was a true fairytale story that I will read over and over again.
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2017
    This quick Read novella was so awesome it reminded me of a twist between Beauty and The Beast and Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. I absolutely love Eric and Astrid’s they are really good together. I like the fact that Eric has a good heart and that Astrid is trying to conquer the Curse. This was a true fairytale story that I will read over and over again.
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  • Erma
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018
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    I enjoyed this version of the tale. I'm not a fan of reading reading reading to unravel the mystery behind the mysterious actions of a primary character - which is my biggest complaint of reading this author's works.
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  • Ken Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Staying power
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020
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    A real page turner,this is just good story telling. The staying power of a strong will women, was all that was needed? A fright for love and glory ,case of do or die...the world will always welcome lovers.
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  • Jannie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow - a dark tale, indeed!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020
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    Early legends / folktales regarding Bluebeard and his wives were quite horrifying. I do love how Ms. Abel has transformed the story to one of a woman’s inner strength and determination driven by love. Astrid is astute, able to discover and discern many things Eric (Bluebeard) has not said. He sought to withhold his growing love for her - if she couldn’t resist the temptation, he’d be alone yet again. The triumph of evil seems imminent. Outstanding storytelling! I was thrilled!
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  • Book Carrier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great retelling
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 13, 2021
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    I must confess that in the beginning it was kind of overwhelming because of the excessively fast marriage. But it all turned well. The plot is perfect
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  • Anita Gray
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 sexy smashing stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2017
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    I'm a huge fan of Fantasy, so when I saw this had Romance and Erotica thrown in, there was no way I was passing up the chance to read. It's the kind of book you can get lost in while on the train coming home from work, cooking dinner, and even for those long nights on the couch where you just want to be somewhere else. Regine has done a fab job of taking us into a world of magic, romance, and lust. You can feel the pull between the hero and the heroine throughout, and the resistance when things start to get bad. I love the castle. The description is superb and so real that I felt I was there, especially in the cold weather. I adored the heroine. She started out innocent and nervous, having left home and her entire family, but grew in character throughout the book, and to me, there is no better reason to grow as a person than love.

    5 sexy smashing stars (and a thanks to the author for showing me that short stories are just as enjoyable as long stories)
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  • Imee-B
    5.0 out of 5 stars ***What an exciting read***
    Reviewed in Australia on October 31, 2018
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    I love this book so much, it deserves all the stars I've given and much more. It's like beauty and the beast but much sadder.
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  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in Germany on March 6, 2017
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    I love when people take a new spin on traditional fairy tales!
    This one is darker, more mysterious, and definitely sexier than any fairy tale you read before. It was easy to sympathize with the two main characters, as the plot is told from both their views. I found myself rooting for the unusual couple as they spiraled deeper into the mysterious curse that lies on Bluebeard.
    This novella definitely left me wanting more dark and steamy fairy tales.
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  • Rusty1234567
    3.0 out of 5 stars interesting idea
    Reviewed in Germany on February 16, 2017
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    I thought the idea for the story was generally interesting and exciting, something about this book left very little space to identify with either of the protagonists. Some shorter love stories manage that (one of my favorites: Mad Earl's Bride by Loretta Chase) In this case though at the beginning there were the sexy times but very little warmth, then afterwards drama and warmth but no sexy times. I bought this book because of a recommendation at redhotbooks, but I have to admit their reviews are always hit or miss for me. In this case I cannot understand the high grade that was given. The story just didn't pull me in. I liked neither hero nor heroine all that much.
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