--- product_id: 60456083 title: "At the Edge of a Dark Forest: An inspirational retelling of Beauty and the Beast" brand: "connie almony" price: "VT4315" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/60456083-at-the-edge-of-a-dark-forest-an-inspirational-retelling store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # At the Edge of a Dark Forest: An inspirational retelling of Beauty and the Beast **Brand:** connie almony **Price:** VT4315 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** At the Edge of a Dark Forest: An inspirational retelling of Beauty and the Beast by connie almony - **How much does it cost?** VT4315 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/60456083-at-the-edge-of-a-dark-forest-an-inspirational-retelling) ## Best For - connie almony enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted connie almony brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![At the Edge of a Dark Forest: An inspirational retelling of Beauty and the Beast - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nLQeUwW-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A modern-day re-telling of Beauty and the Beast! *by N***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 11, 2014* This deeply compelling, raw, and insightful story of Connie Almony's, inserts the reader into Cole Harrison’s intensely troubled life… A life that’s filled with self-loathing, self-absorption, and alcohol abuse. Cole Harrison was only half a man. Ugly on the outside, and ugly on the inside. At least, that is what he thought of himself. A war veteran amputee that suffers from PTSD, he frequently has visions and nightmares of the worse kind, carries an ever-present peace-consuming guilt, and exudes a surliness that he uses along with his disfigurements to keep everyone at a distance.Cole makes a somewhat hesitant agreement with a man he recently comes across, to try out and potentially invest in the prototype prosthetic's that this man’s daughter Carly Rose has developed. Carly, upon Cole’s insistence, moves into his mansion and life to help train Cole with his new limbs. But Carly soon realizes that Cole’s brokenness isn't just physical and that she’s unable to help this terribly damaged man.Can Cole become a whole person again – even though he’ll always be missing limbs? As Carly draws closer to him and begins to see Cole may actually contain a heart - a package from his past arrives for him and everything begins to fall apart for Cole. Carly has to leave and now alone, Cole now faces an even greater battle than he did while on active duty. Can he battle his demons enough to let in the only one that can help? And could the contents of the package that broke his resolve, possibly be also what’s needed to pull him back together again?This modern-day retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast story was intensely heart-stirring and inspiring! Barely able to pause from reading, I was surely a captive of this heart-rending though heart-warming novella, as Cole Harrison was of his precarious mental prison. 'At the Edge of a Dark Forest' is immensely well-written, but what I found particularly engaging, were the conversations and thoughts of the characters… They were exceptionally realistic and captivating throughout the entire story! The romance was also tender, sweet, and credible, and brought an overall sheen to this uplifting tale. It is a story that discerningly demonstrates that it is only God that can renew our spirit and fulfill our deepest needs. Thank you Connie Almony for this remarkable story, that is both a tribute to the brave men who risk life and limb to fight for our freedom, as well as those who work tirelessly to help those brave men recover from the ravages of war with the assistance of prosthetic limbs. Highly recommended!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars If you don't SMILE. Your not breathing! *by 1***W on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 21, 2021* I needed a touching feel good book.And I got it!Hope it does the same for you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Bibliotherapy Read! *by C***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 11, 2014* Cole Harrison is a veteran amputee with severe PTSD and is a full blown alcoholic. Who would have thought that Connie Almony could get the reader to care for a hero who will eventually suffer Delirium Tremens (AKA the DTs)?Carly Rose is trying to save her father's company. He makes prosthetic limbs and early in the story Cole has an encounter with Mr. Rose that is very important to the story. Their romance blossoms when Carly moves into Cole's mansion to work with him on rehab and on fitting him.Connie's Beauty and the Beast story was unique despite it being a twist on this plot. At the Edge of a Dark Forest is especially authentic because of Connie's background working in mental health.This compelling novella by Connie Almony is my top candidate for Best Bibliotherapy Book for 2014 on my blog. I am not a big contemporary romance reader but her story was so well written and so unique that I couldn't stop reading the story until I was done! Strong characterization and a nicely layered storyline. Will be looking for more from this talented author!Highly recommend! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/60456083-at-the-edge-of-a-dark-forest-an-inspirational-retelling](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/60456083-at-the-edge-of-a-dark-forest-an-inspirational-retelling) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*