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Augustine Montgomery is an Illusion Prime who owns a premier PI corporation and alters his appearance with magic. The people who have seen Augustine’s real face can be counted on the fingers of one hand. The people who witnessed the full extent of his power are dead. The illusion isn’t just the brand of his magic. It’s become his lifestyle.

Show as little as possible. Make them think that illusion is all you have. Your life depends on it.

Augustine lives by this creed. He’s cold, rational, and calculating. He doesn’t get emotionally involved. Then one day Diana Harrison walks into his office and asks for his help. Diana is a Prime, an animal mage who bonds with animals through her magic and prefers their company to humans. Something precious has been stolen from House Harrison. Something Diana must recover at all costs.

The two Houses are allied through a friendship pact. Assisting Diana is simply good business. And yet, there is something about her that disturbs the careful balance of Augustine’s inner world.

Neither of them is who they appear to be. Both would die to keep their secrets. But the enemy they face is more powerful than either had imagined, and saving the life that hangs in the balance will demand the ultimate price neither Augustine nor Diana ever anticipated to pay – complete honesty.

Le Admin:

What all is in Beast Business?

  • Augustine Montgomery and Diana Harrison (Cornelius’ older sister and Head of House Harrison) adventure novella
  • Arabella Baylor new POV short story

I’m duty-bound to say: don’t read this first. Arabella is my favourite, I know we all want her books, but it lands much better after Augustine and Dian…oh, you’re already midway through it. Sigh. At least I tried.

  • Beloved Hidden Legacy blog extras, for the first time in a published book. Free from dangerous archiving! A Misunderstanding, The Cool Aunt, Marty, and the FrInnterviews of Augustine and Arabella.

Formats, woman, which formats?

Epub – see above. It will be available everywhere you usually get self-published Ilona Andrews books from – please search the retailer catalogue if it’s not included above.

Print – paperback PODs are starting to populate. For now just on Amazon but soon to appear on other retailers, as soon as the internal systems finish checks. If you wish to buy from your local indie booksellers, they can place order through Ingram with the book’s print ISBN 9781641973724.

Audiobook – a few months down the line, we will of course keep you updated.

It doesn’t have a cover on Amazon.

It does now. You may have to sync your device or redownload your file in order to see it on your Kindle.

Thank you so much for your patience while we dealt with the bug that ate @helena.illustrated‘s beautiful cover art.
I’m leaving up the links to Amazon Canada and Amazon India, in case people still have issue finding them.

Zoom? Release Q&A?

Not this weekend, but maybe the next one if you’re interested. Let us know!

When does Beast Business happen, chronologically?

About 2 months after the Baylors buy their new compound, so in the gap between the prologue and main body of Ruby Fever.

Is. There. KISSY FAAAAACE??? Are we officially sailing the good ship Panthercakes?

There’s a spoiler comment section below, why don’t you check?
*walks off whistling sea chanties*

From Ilona: A quick note to those who are participating in the No-Buy day: go for it and please don’t worry about us. The book will be there for later purchase, and it’s not going anywhere. We had to put it out now, because delaying it would be cutting into Tor release window, so this was a no-choice type of deal – it was now or summer. We’ve gotten a couple of concerned emails, and I want to assure you that absolutely no stress, the lists are not important for this release and even if they were, standing up for causes you believe in is more important.

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  1. I am having the most difficult time stepping away from this book and going to work today. LOVE. Thank you!!!!

  2. So much deliciousness! Wonderful way to wake up on a rigid Friday! Thank you, thank you, thank uou!

    • i think any morning that is greeted with “rigid” is a good day. 😉

      Frigid, not so much.

      🤣

      Stay warm. (Although the rigid might help with that)

      😊

      • I just had a mental image of Andrea’s (Aunt B’s) group wearing tshirts saying:

        Have a rigid day 😊

  3. Read Beast Business last night. It’s wonderful, stupendous and a great addition to the Hidden Legacy series.

    Thank you so much Ilona and Gordon.

    And yes to Zoom and Release Q & A.

  4. Just bought it, but reading this is my reward after doing necessary errands before snowstorm tomorrow

    Oh but I just want to curl up in front of my woodburning stove and leave the world behind!!!

    Thank you House Andrews

  7. I’m so happy Arabella is finally assembling her squad. You have the person who can hide her appearance/change her face so she looks different before she goes beast mode, and then one of the few people who also grow big and hit things who has anger issues too.
    I now have odd head cannon of them being called into the office and the principal saying “Why is it always you three.”

  8. I was able to get Beast Business with the front cover from Barnes and Noble. For those of the Horde who don’t want to buy from Amazon, and you have a Nook, it’s there. I think B&N wants the Horde to work for this novella and all the POVs and short stories. However, you will find it!

    Now, I’m off to read the new deliciousness that is Beast Business and Arabella’s POV. Whistling sea shanties are optional. 🤣🤣🤣🤣😉

    • Only Amazon has eaten the cover, as I specified above 🙂

      All other retailers show up correctly.

      • Yeah, but we both know the Horde may not read everything you say above. 😂

        Just heading the Horde off from all the questions about other retailers and the cover.

      • What’s weird is that if I close the ebook, the cover briefly flashes, but when looking at it in the library view, it doesn’t have the cover. I think it was also there when I went to the cover page but didn’t close the book. So it’s just the thumbnail image that is missing.

    • First time commenting just to say that the direct buy option is SO fabulous, as someone who is trying to break out of walled big tech gardens. I popped into the store and picked up the whole Innkeeper series as well. Please keep this option for anything you’re able to distribute this way!

    • So did I. I’ve not had any problems when using Book Funnel across multiple authors, and plan/hope to do all my HA book buying this way rather than lining Amazon’s pockets.

  10. Yes to Zoom Q&A. It IS a delicious cover, but that’s NO excuse for Amazon keeping it to itself!

  11. Didn’t even finish reading the post, had to go and buy it, thank goodness for immediate delivery of ebooks. This will be a lovely rock smashing my plans to work today, thank you so much for it!
    *(in case it sounds like sarcasm, it’s not — I was very much not looking forward to work, I’m very appreciative of the rock smashing it)

  13. I think I snagged a book before the announcement came up and it has been a very very unproductive work day for me so far 🐵 so I guess I’ll stay longer today, but it was so worth it. LOVED LOVED Loved returning to the world of Hidden Legacy and getting glimpses of all the beloved characters. I know a series with Arabella as MC is not in the planning right now, but one can certainly dream about it (a lot 😇). Thaaaank you for the wonderful and lively surprise, it was truly amazing!

  14. Is the audio going to be Amazon exclusive at first or will all retailers get it at the same time?

  18. Thank you, House Andrews, for making it accessible in so many formats, including epub through your store and BookFunnel!

  19. I started refreshing my amazon “Beast Business” search after midnight until it showed up 😀 So it was a no sleep for me night but I loved every word I read! Then read through a second time cuz I loved it so much💕

  20. W.iting for the Kobo 🙂 Amazon and your site doesn’t allows buying the ebook in our neck of woods sadly

  21. *Wails*
    I must w*it for the print editions… why retailers why?!

    I will hold this wonderful news close to my heart as I go through the day, w*iting patiently. Or I may just lose all self control and buy both the digital and the physical… could go either way

    • Am with you here… I’ll just get the print when it’s out… for now, digital edition here I am
      Hehehe!!!! 😈

  24. All The Freaking Squeeing In The World! Thank you House Andrews and ModR!!! It has been a ROUGH week and I needed this. I literally have tears in my eyes. So much love to y’all <3

  25. This was sooooo good! I already loved Augustine but to get to read his thoughts… amazing.

    Please tell me there will be a sequel? You simply cannot leave it like that!

    I could kick myself, with all the other open story lines (Hugh 2, Julie 2, Wilmington years, Inheritence 2, Innkeeper finale, Arland and Maud, Sanctuary 2) it simply did not cross my mind that this could not finish Augustine’s and Dianas story but I should have known! A Novella is too short for it to be completed. And now I have to wait for propably 5 years or so to know how their story ends because all the other stories come first. If there even will be a sequel. Why did I not prepare my heart??? I have no one but myself to blame *sob*

    • Just finishing re reading Blood Heir (got the Arcane Society Edition) and I was JUST thinking/wailing that there is no date in sight for Julie 2!!!!!!

      But alas, we must heed our AuthorLords and WA**T 👀

    • Well, you can take comfort in knowing they sorted out any immediate issues. Remember, at Bern’s wedding – which takes place after the novella – Augustine was sitting with Diana and Cornelius. 🙂

  26. Can I read this over my lunch hour? Sure, sure, I can read fast. Or can I covertly read this at my desk while ‘working’? Hmm. Decisions, decisions.

    Happy book birthday, Andrews’.

  27. I couldn’t wait for Kobo this morning & bought it directly from your shop! Well worth the extra steps to download!

    A wonderful way to start off Friday!!

  28. Thank you, House Andrews! You just made my day.

    Now I need to survive until the end of the workday to jump into this book.

  31. It’s my actual IRL birthday today and I took the day off work… gaming can wait till later. Novella first.

  32. devouring beast business has set me back today but it was expected and inevitable.

    it was great! would love a zoom!

    now for the re-reads.

  33. I searched for Beast Business last night on Amazon, just in case, and saw the book there with no image. I double checked that it wasn’t some hoax or fake story that would sucker me in, then I bought it and was so so so happy to delve into Augustine & Diana’s storyline.
    I am happy to report that the cover image is fixed and properly drool-worthy whenever I pull it up on my Kindle.
    So yeah, the story is fantastic as expected and always leaves me wanting more!
    I love Panthercakes!!!!
    You guys make me laugh and brighten up all my days.
    Thank you thank you thank you!!!
    And yeah, I’m dying for Panthercakes 2 and Arabella’s storyline!!
    Please please please don’t forget them!!
    I’m now gonna reread everything IA repeatedly until the next snippet and new release!

    • I’d be thrilled with one book about both. Perhaps Arabella might spend some time deciding which Michael should be her escort/date to which wedding?
      Baylor-Sagredo, Montgomery-Harrison. Bear of Kamchatka? Ghoul of Record Keeper? Door number three? A former employee of a company she had to bother for payment who’s dancing along the line between smitten and stalker? So many Michael’s. So little time!

  34. This novella made me really like Diana – I was unsure about her because Cornelius had so little support from his family when White Hot happened, but she is now a proper character with good insight into her, and I approve! Panthercakes sails!

    So glad to see Arabella, too. *pitches a tent* The Baylors are such an interesting family. *sets up a box* It’s like ointment for our darkened souls to see the Baylors build up their support network and find new friendships. *takes out a giant banner*. Now, I wonder if any future works could perhaps feature more of the other family members, too? *waves ‘MORE LEON, OUR KING OF THE URBAN JUNGLE’ banner*

      • Would you like to join our small but friendly cult of The Leon King, The Myth, The Legend, The Headache? We have plenty of spaces available, and we serve apple pithivier on Thursdays (you just missed one, it was very delicious).

  35. Yes to Q&A. Thanks for the heads up about the cover, I came here to check to make sure that it would be a legit House Andrews purchase and not some thefty random when I saw no cover on the listing.

  36. Yay!!!! Thanks also for providing the direct link to the boon on Amazon.ca because it still doesn’t come up in the search. So excited 📚🎉

  37. I saw this drop last night and have GORGED on it. Oh, Augustine, Diana and Kitty’s story is so WONDERFUL!
    It brought me absolute joy and a huge smile today.
    Thank you so much!!!

  38. I woke up at 1:30 am checked the blog WOOHOO there it was. Did my fast read and finished before I went to work. Wow, just wow. So much new information on the houses. I love it!! Panthercakes 🙂 So the question is….. when is the next one LOL

    Happy Birthday, Happy Friday…. a wonderful slow re-read tonight to savor the tidbits.

  39. This book was a great way to start the morning! I loved Arabella’s POV. It was definitely worth the wait. 😉

  40. Mod R wrote that spoilers are allowed but still… SPOILER WARNING

    I love Diana so much! I knew i loved Augustine but I was unprepared for how much I would love her. She really cares for the ones she loves so much and is so fiercly protective. She would do anything for them.

    And her reaction to seeing Augustine’s real face was everything, it was so beautiful.

    I need more of those two!

      • Absolutely, how about a whole trilogy. I’ll even be very patient, I am prepared to wait a whole week 🤣😇

        I all honesty, it is just that they are such fantastic authors. Lately I was so often dissapointed by books I picked up but House Andrews NEVER dissapoints. Sure, I love some stories more than others but all are excellent and so much above everything else that is out there. That is why I am so eager for every story that comes out because I am sure I will love them!

      • Joining the SEQUEL chant!🎉

        Downloaded it from IA’s store first thing this morning CET, had to w*it till after work + just binged it. Feeling slightly book hungover now but will probably start the reread later tonight.😅

        Last but not least:
        THANK YOU House Andrews!

      • CAME HERE TO SAY THIS. Now I need Cornelius AND Arabella’s stories, and I hope Tia (and maybe Verena?) gets more time. Loved it all. I am ever so chalant. I have literally been talking my family’s ears off about first the extended preview of Maggie and then this. 😂😂😂😂

  43. SO EXCITED!!! Why, oh why, am I on a family trip without the means to binge read?!?! Might have to wait(!) until Sunday

  44. Dearest Mod R, when you get a minute, can you please remind those of us with holes in our memory how to directly purchase Panthercakes from House Andrews? TYVM

      • There is an email associated with your e-reader account, you just need to send yourself the file 🙂

        Or you can send it old-school, with a data cable and a program like Calibre.

        You’re not specifying which ereader you have so I cannot provide more details unfortunately. But a quick “how do I send files to my [insert ereader brand]” search in your preferred search engine should do the trick 🙂

    • Detailed instructions are provided on the website on the Beast Business page 🙂 https://ilonaandrewsstore.com/products/beast-business

      How to Order
      1. Make the purchase
      2. Receive an email from help@BookFunnel.com (check spam and junk folders) It takes about 10 minutes to arrive sometimes. If you have a gmail address, it is likely to go into spam.
      3. Download and enjoy!

      If there is a problem:

      Sometimes emails bounce off the servers or land into spam. If you didn’t get yours, you can:

      Contact us through this site’s contact form. We will try to resolve your issue.
      You can also login directly to your BookFunnel app or
      https://my.bookfunnel.com/login
      You can also go here:

      https://purchase.bookfunnel.com/icvc15x205
      Contact help@bookfunnel.com and they will help you download your book.

  45. I’m in the middle of another book so, although I purchased last night, I can’t dive right in. Thank you in advance for another wonderful ride.
    Also, that Standard Visitor Notice is the most amazing hook. If it was the first thing I saw related to House Andrews I’d click on buy-now and then circle back to browse the rest of the website. Nicely done!

  46. GAHHH! Purchased immediately and I can’t wait for the POD edition! I am definitely shipping Panthercakes!

  47. Diana, goddess of the Hunt. Loved her. And the Arabella segments were just chef’s kiss. Had so much fun with it this morning.

    I couldn’t wait for Kobo and don’t do Amazon anymore but Apple Books came through and I see the Kobo link is active now. It’s also in Kobo Plus if anyone wants to read it that way.

  49. I bought the wonderful book! I will read this tonight. It is my reward for doing adult things today before the cold snap this weekend. Another cold snap! I live in the south to avoid colder temperatures. Sigh!

    • Can you believe they are predicting 20 degrees in Central Florida?!!!!!
      Well, hot chocolate and Beast Business make for a lovely combo for tomorrow!

      Yes yes, I decided against binge reading at work and I save my precious BB. I will savor it with delicious hot chocolate

  51. I am always excited for every book you release, but having one drop on my birthday (55!) is extra special – thank you all so much for all the joy you bring to the BDH! 🩷💜❤️🧡💛💚💙🩵

    • Happy BeastDay ahem… Birthday Karen and Tess… May you enjoy your present from HA and best wishes from the BDH

  52. Does anyone know if it’s coming to google play books? that’s where I have the rest of the series and I would hate to split it up! I searched the catalog and can’t find it 😭

    • If you managed to get Inheritance there, then this will be available too, it just has to populate 🙂

      It’s the same distribution for all self-published releases.

      • Thank you! I ended up buying it directly from the website and uploading. Now I just have to finish the main series so I can read it! [Laughs in the intense sleep deprivation of a full-time working mother who has read 4.5 books in as many days trying to beat this release 🫣]

  53. Would it Support them more, if I buy directly from the Store? Of not, I would prefer to read it on my Kindle.

  54. I’m so happy I can buy this directly from you! *Standing ovation*

    The tea is brewing, my blanket is on the couch, I’m headed in. See you all on the other side.

  55. Weirdly it’s not showing up on Amazon Canada author page for Ilona Andrews but you can search for it by name and buy

  56. That was a brilliant ride – really can’t thank you enough for the story and all the possibilities that it provides for the future in that universe.

    Now off to your newest universe and continue reading THE ARC that arrived from Tor yesterday… double dipping with Ilona Andrews – what a great weekend

  57. Doin’ the new release happy dance, the new release celebratory tea, the new release leave work early to read . . . ok, maybe the last one only in my head.

  58. Thank you so much for a wonderful book! And the extra long bonus Arabella words!!

    Love the HL World you have created and can’t wait to find out Kitty’s new name! 🙂

    And I was a good chalant, and read the story first! 🙂

  59. First thing I did this morning, was check if Beast Business was there.
    And yes, it was.

    I loved it. I’m totally #teampanthercakes
    I fear the worst after the FrInn talks, though.

    • That’s up to Graphic Audio 🙂

      They approach the authors for adaptation rights, they are not comissioned.

  62. Read it. Loved it! I would love more Augustine and Diana. And, Arabella is just fabulous, as always. I’m always a little sad she feels like an afterthought unworthy of her own book.

  63. Hubby and I were discussing the book over lunch and we were wondering about what kind of animal was Matilda brought for her birthday bond? Thanks!

      • Spoiler(?)
        My guess is a cat, like Go Min Nam. When we first meet her, she is carrying her cat. And she continues to have cat companions. Since her father broke the mould, he may have gone with an ‘atypical’, but secretly awesome animal.

  64. Super love the Arabella extra lol

    But as advised, read it after Beast Business

    Thanks for the great start of the weekend and end of January

  67. thank you thank you thank you.
    I’m up at the moment, this is going to be my sick bed read snuggling with a brilliant book

  68. loved it, was in a hurry to get it, unfortunately only amazon had the buy at the time, so went with it. happy with the story, thank you thank you.

  69. I’m so seriously over the moon about Tia right now! YAY! It was just as fun and funny as I figured it would be!!!!

  70. Bought, read, and reviewed on Kobo.
    As a former bookstore owner in the early 2000’s, I try to avoid Amazon whenever possible.

  71. So, so good. I’ve devoured it already. I won’t add any spoilers, but a fantastic story.

    Also, the socks are well on their way.

  73. I’m so glad I read the blog first.

    Thank you for saying, don’t read the new Arabella POV short story first.
    It is much, much better after.

    OMG what a fantastic book!

  74. OMGosh … Beast is wonderful but … but …. but … a CLIFFHANGER! Now the hoard must start whining and whining and whining. I thought I might feel bad about that but no. After all, you knew what you were doing when you shared your story. You knew what we would do. No pity. XOXO 🤪🤪🤪

    • remember not cliffhanger no matter how “unfinished” it seems. ilona has posted on the blog about what counts as an actual cliffhanger in the past.

  75. Augustine and Diana. Who woulda thunk it? I do like the dynamic.

    I did read the novella before the POV, and yes that was the right order.

  76. It is taking every ounce of strength that I have to focus on work and not open this book. I cannot wait to sign off, open a bottle of wine, and read this. Thank you House Andrews!

  78. I just wanted to say that I would MUCH prefer to buy directly from you. But I’m lazy. And since I am also buying Grace Draven’s “Moon Raven” and Jim Butchers “Twelve Months” I got them all together from B&N.

    Also, I had so so many projects planned for this weekend and probably none of them will get done, but I will be all full up with words and very happy.

    Thank you.

  79. Can’t express how wonderful it was to have a new read. Too cold to get motivated around the house, but great to snuggle down under the blankets and read. Truly enjoyed the joint venture of the rescue. Now I await for Pancakes next move.

  81. rereading the whole series because I love it so much before jumping into a new one. Keep them coming please! Thank you for being awesome!

  83. Panthercakes and Moon Raven came in today so this weekend is gonna be AWESOME!

    Re: Arabella: “I know we all want her books…”. We’re getting Arabella books! I’m so happy I could cry. I don’t even care how long we have to w*it.

    Re: Beast Business cover. Once you buy the book, its there inside the file, even if missing from the…storefront? (for lack of a better term.)

    Currently feeling: blissful and very chalant.

  84. Are Zeus and Celeste from the same arcane reality as the big red felid in Inheritance? Just wondering…

  86. I know House Andrews doesn’t want to hear this yet, but I can’t wait for the next Augustine and Diana book. I was thinking of what titling schema they’ll use for the books. And then I thought, how funny would it be if one of the books was titled “Beast with Two Backs”. 😜

  87. So excited for the sequel! TeamAugustineDiana since Gordon mentioned that they were for each other in a video chat – that guy can never keep a secret. Loved this so much! Ty Ty

  88. Read it as soon as it dropped and it jumped right into my top 5 House Andrews books. I love that the characters are a bit older, and the way they kept breaking down barriers. Totally Team Panthercakes.

    But the cliffhanger may kill me! Diana walked away so angry. And I can’t blame her. Animal mages already have a hard time interacting with humans. To bare your heart and then find out you have been misled is a hard pill to swallow. Bad form, Pancakes.

    Couldn’t sleep worrying about the ending, lol. Kept saying: this is House Andrews, for goodness sake. Of course there will be a HEA. That almost worked. 😜

      • This is during the Ruby Fever timeline. The Baylors have their compound, “That’s why the Baylors can’t be involved in this matter. Matilda spends most of her time at the Baylor compound. In the two months since they bought that estate, Matilda made friends with every mouse and bird on their property. She spies on the Baylors constantly. Nothing happens in that house that my niece doesn’t know about.” CHPT 1 of this book. And Ruby Fever chpt 1 starts 6 months after they purchased the place. I hope Augustine doesn’t wait until Post Ruby Fever to pursue Diana.

  90. Eeeeeee!
    Reading the preview!!
    It’s so good! I’m wanting to do some anticipatory crying bc I know I’ll be dying to read the rest of the book!!!
    Ah the pain!

  92. it showed up for me yesterday so i devoured it before bed.

    i’m a proud, long-time member of the bdh so it’s not a surprise that i loved it. halfway in, though, i had to pause and marvel at how good house andrews is at making characters so distinct and so unique. it’s amazing.

  93. That was amazing!!!

    But a request, please: could someone conversant with current teen-speak please translate Prime Price’s “That suit is mid, Augustine. It’s giving beta.” and Augustine’s “No worries. I’m secure in my rizz.” Chapter 4

    I can get the gist from context, but it would be nice to know if I’m interpreting correctly.

    Thank you, and Happy Book Birthday!!

    • That suit is mid: Price is saying the suit doesn’t look great on Augustine.

      It’s giving beta: It’s giving him “beta” (nebbish-y, not peak masculine) vibes (as opposed to “alpha” or physically strong and powerful).

      I’m secure in my rizz [charisma]: Augustine is unperturbed by the roasting and knows he is attractive and personable- and is demonstrating that he speaks teenager.

      • At the top of my head eather runa sister or chain magic lawyer that is rogan friend. The one that nevada fangirled about it on the original trilogy.

  97. Sooo, in Germany it is currently a bestseller in:

    – Fantasy & Science Fiction (foreign)
    – Business-English 🧐

    Seems like Amazon is trying to hint towards new business opportunities in the educationary sphere📖📖.

  99. A zoom would be amazing. We need to know more. Where is Kitty during Ruby Fever? The bond happened despite all their precautions. Will we ever meet Blake? The how behind Celeste being acquired changed quite a bit from the earlier draft and I’d like to know more about that.

    What is Augustine’s plan for going after Diana? Does Cornelius know about Panthercakes?

    It was such a great story and I’m obsessed with Diana. She’s amazing. Augustine is no slouch but damn don’t mess with the animal mages!

    • Kitty theory: still nursing from Celeste and mega secret, so not wandering around the kind of public compound where Baylor clients come. Celeste bonded to Diana and so is living on the Harrison compound in as secure environment as possible.
      However, HA have their plans so ….

  100. Happy dancing!!!! I buy print, so a bit of del*yed gratification, but in good time for my feb 7 birthday! Thank you House Andrews!!!

  101. I loved the change from the snippet’s ‘medicine’ to mother’s milk! And the connected ‘hunting for her meals’ explanation about Celeste. Also the first bond panther/wolf/racoon tidbit. I am definitely curious if Matilda went thru a primary bond in the same way, since Cornelius was trying to distance himself from his parents, and if so, what animal. After all, Matilda’s mother wasn’t an animal mage, so there was no guarantee that she would follow in her father’s footsteps.

    Loved all of it and thank you for getting it before Maggie so that we didn’t have to wait for summer!

  102. Yeah, I’m going to have to reread the entire Hidden Legacy series again. Wow is me. 😂

    Truly, I loved the story and I hope we get to come back to this universe down the road.

  103. Ordered the book this afternoon. Was reading over comments & loved both ‘Panthercakes’ & ‘the Leon King’:) Now am wondering just what kind of Talent would compliment Leon’s ability to shoot around corners. Or just shoot for that matter. Also trying to recall whether Leon’s talent was ever named in any of the books. Does it fall under Sagittarius, Praelia or something else?

    • Leon is magus saggitarius, primarily. But who knows what secondary talents he’s got? He’s a Baylor!

  105. YAY! I’m about to dive in to the book.

    Also, somehow I overlooked the *KITTY!* on the cover on previous posts. Adorable!

  106. I agree, please keep the buy direct store if you can. Bought it from there and have loved every word. Was trying to figure out the timelines of the book and the stories so thanks for clearing up the book placement, would love the timelines of the short stories too if that is possible. So BB should be book 5.5 I guess? Loved having all the series in one place thank you for that, only one that seems to be missing is the 9 month stomach flu, bit of a shame. Thank you Ilona and Gordon for such wonderful writing and looking forward to This Kingdom and Arabella’s book(s)?.

  107. Loved this story. Please hurry with Arabella’s story. You’ve dangled so many loose threads please tie them up in pretty bows and give them to us as soon as possible.

    Thank you it turned into an early birthday present seeing this available this morning.

  110. Thank you for offering the book at your store. I love how easy it is to send it to both my Nook and my Kindle apps.

  111. Happy book birthday!! “Free from dangerous archiving.” Lol it’s amazing to start reading the ebook and BDH members have already highlighted parts. On day 1.

    It’s great so far!!

  112. That was such a tasty snack. Thank you! Now I have questions: If Diana was almost overcome with the animals in the menagerie, how did Matilda survive? How bad was adolescence for Augustine? There are hints that he and his family were traumatized and not just by the family murders. How did he get that scar on his cheek? I loved all the Arabella stories as well! I cannot tell you how grateful I am that you share your stories with us.

  114. It was magnificent! Can’t wait to read more about panthercakes 💖 Their characters have gotten really interesting!

  115. I love the idea of buying direct from your store. Too bad the IA store is not available to Canadian buyers. I guess it’s all too complicated now with the current stupid trade war mess, and I can’t blame you at all. I got this book on Amazon.ca instead, and read it, and loved it! But if you can get the store to work in Canada for future releases, that would be my preferred buying method.

  116. Had my oatmeal and coffee in Rellas this morning, and then dove into Beast Business. Thank you for a wonderful day!

  120. where does the story about one of the 16 turning against Connor appear in the books? or was it only on the blog?

    • Ruby fever, I believe. We only get the tail-end of it, when Catalina clues Nevada in to that fact that Grandmother Victoria orchestrated it all…

  121. Have to share this, maybe somebody will get me. The cover picture is awesome, and Panthercakes look like real people. But I keep giggling because I get massive younger Mika Häkkinen vibes from Augustine. Maybe I just watched too much Forumula 1 in my youth :D.

  124. Good morning!
    Bought it. Devoured it. Reread some interesting bits. LOVE IT!

    *Too late HA – I am fevered with a need for a full Augustine-Diana trilogy and also the Arabella trilogy. And Maggie and more Maggie. And a further Maud-Arland-Helen novel or six. And some Kate-Wilmington years… Do you think cloning offers a viable way for me (and other BDH) to ever be satisfied?

    Thank you to HA (and their team) for another mouth-watering offering!

  125. The paperback isn’t on German amazon yet – I’ll buy it as soon as it is. I’m so looking forward to it!

  126. Thank you thank you thank you!!
    First of all because Augustine definately has earned his story to be told.
    And secondly – go Diana!! I love her whole character soooo much.
    So thank you thank you thank you.
    And do appreciate Arabella being here for us also 🙂

  127. happy book birthday, I finished it this morning and as an extra gift, as a UK reader, I was able to follow the link in the book at the back to the bookshop.org site, and while I’ve not been able to download the extended extract because of my region, I’ve been able to read it on the website. so good. can’t wait until march, the horde is not satiated by the free snippet…hungers for more 😁

  129. Loved it! Read it in one sitting!

    Animal mages are AWESOME!!!!

    I knew it was a 10/10, “Le Sigh” made it an 11.

    Spoiler:

    Loved Tia Madero. I hope we see more of her in future Arabella adventures. I’m hoping for a badass friend group for Arabella, maybe Tia and Augustine’s sister.

    Second spoiler: Accurate description of the villain’s lake front property. That area has some ostentatious homes.

    Thank you House Andrews for a damn good story and badass Mod R! Y’all make the world a better place.

    • I have to second the hype for Tia Madero. Strength and anger and her family and she still ends up being a surprisingly sympathetic and self aware girl.

      More Tia please! Along with Arabella, of course.

    • I totally agree, too! And in the Gertrude Hunt interview, she said that she’s super close with Stephen Jiang too, so maybe even his little sister, Alison Jiang!

      Can you imagine? Four powerful, beautiful young Prime women, all dressed to the nines, but each able to kill you in a second…

      I mean, c’mon, imagine a more iconic group than Arabella, Verena, Tia, and Allison!

      • oh GOOD CALL!!!! I forgot about Allison Jiang!!!!

        I’d love Badass Lady Prime snippets. I’d read their text banter! I bet that would be hilarious.

  131. Thank you House Andrews! Beast Business in wonderful.❤️ Of course, it’s way too short, but you already knew that… Hoping that the sequel will be a full-blown book. Or two. Or three.😆

    It’s great to learn more about House Harrison and the animal mages. They have been one of the best parts of the HL series for me. Animals are sidelined and underappreciated by many in our society, and it’s empowering to see them advocated on a whole new level in your work. Diana is an instant fave, and so is Panthercakes!

    Special shout-out to our girl Arabella, I remain hopeful that she will get her own books in the future.

  132. Thank you thank you thank you, dear writers (and Mod R)!

    I started re-re-re-reading Hidden Legacy not so long ago, as it is my go-to comfort-blanket disguised as a book. Over there, Cornelius is moments away from bonding to a certain impressive animal, so BB hit just deliciously.

    I really enjoyed peeking behind the curtain to get an inkling of what those two try so hard to hide, and will wait with the uttermost, erm, patience and chalance, for whatever more peeks you see fit to send out into the world.

    What an impressive world you’ve built in that it can be so (seemingly) effortlessly expanded and layered upon, and it all still makes sense. All the kudos!

    Many thanks for offering up the option to buy directly from you, I’m so tired of giving money to the behemoths (and I’m thanking my lucky stars that I have an offspring living in the correct country who could be my facilitator.)

  133. I LOVED Beast Business!! The Arabella POV was also excellent!

    THANK YOU, House Andrews!

    Hey, just an FYI, we would immediately buy more Augustine and Diana novels— err short stories— if you were to find yourself some time when doing the Arabella trilogy (which we know has not been PROMISED *wink* but we know you WANT to write).

    And we need Hugh 2 and Inheritance 2 and the wedding in Innkeeper and This Kingdom 2 and more Wilmington and Julie 2 and…. Okay, basically, you guys can never die because there are many many stories that ONLY you can tell.

    We love you, signed the BDH!

  134. Thanks for making an audiobook I’m fine with waiting I was just worried there wouldn’t be one 📚 🎧📚💕

  135. I downloaded it yesterday and finished it last night. It was wonderful. It was a great week for books with Jim Butcher’s Twelve Months and Faith Hunter’s Junkyard Riders. It is good to be retired and have plenty of time to read.

    • I agree. I’ve always been a reader, but since I retired I’ve turned into a super avid reader.

      I loved Beast Business and my next book series binge will be to reread HL, slotting BB into the timeline. Can’t help it, I’m obsessive that way.

  137. Do you think it will be available for Canadian buyers in your store soon, or is it a no-go due to orange reasons? I’d prefer to not buy from Amazon if at all possible.

  138. Przeczytałam. Przebrnęłam przez zasieki z obco mi językowych idiomów . Jakież to jest dobre 🙂 I ogromne dzięki 🙂

  140. Thank you so much for the wonderful new read! Bought it from your storefront yesterday, no probs with the download, and spent a lovely (albeit sleepless) night devouring it. Like the rest of the BDH, I am eagerly awaiting unpromised, but delightfully anticipated novels and sequels. Not greedy at all…

  141. Got it, read it, loved it! But come on, I need more! ******spoiler******

    So he’s the ONE, but we are left with them apart. Obviously, they are going to get together, but how???? I need to know!

    Plus, Arabella’s story arc, plus Iron and Magic 2, plus Innkeeper wedding, omg, so much to look forward to!

  142. Aahhhhh looooooove Augustine and Diana!!!! Nobody does strong, role model female characters and swoon worthy men like House Andrews. Thank you both so much for such a lovely escape from the dumpster fire of real life

  143. I loved Arabella’s POV, including how it tied up the end of the novella. It was very satisfying.

  144. Just got it. Love this series.
    Congratulations! As of Saturday morning, see it’s #3 on Amazon Fantasy!!!!!

  146. After a week of snow and ice, lost power, and the general comedy of errors accompanying it, this and the new Dresden book have been a great way to recover. I am forgetting broken branches and lost food. Off to get the third cup of coffee and re-read Beast Business. Hope that everyone hit by the storm are beginning to get things back to normal.

  147. More of the same, INCREDIBLE quality.
    Deep dive characters, check.
    Immaculate and intricate world building that hangs together, check.
    Emotional reality, check.
    Surprise after surprise, check.
    Read twice. Going in for a third.
    I’m retired, thank goodness.

  148. Beast Business is brilliant. The premise – save kitty – perfectly designed to activate the BDH into a frenzy of page turning. And the secrets of the Harrison and Montgomery Primes revealed… so satisfying. I am savoring every moment. I have now paused before they head to Woodward’s construct protected lair. Thank you so very much dear authors!

  149. Released it, bought it (direct), inhaled it, loved it!

    “urgent sequel sensations” Oh, yes. What happens after he gets out and goes looking for her?

  151. It’s so good! Thank you for this lovely unexpected gift of a story. More Hidden Legacy please! More Augustine! And Arabella’s story!!! (Though I also love Kate and Innkeeper and the Maggie preview so really more of anything and everything will be met with equal enthusiasm, thank you)

  155. Squeee! I cannot wait.

    I recently finished The Inheritance and my. God. So. Good.

    Thank you for sharing your brilliance with the world and giving us magical worlds to explore while ours implodes.

  156. Thank you, HA.
    Sending a heart full of appreciation your way.
    Loved being able to buy it direct from you. Thank you for that option. It felt great not paying a big store a share in order to get your art.
    Fantastic intro to Panthercakes. Loved every second of my first read.
    Love that the audiobook is in the works. I appreciate being able to read with my ears while I do the necessary things for modern life. It also makes it more accessible for my dyslexic family members, who share the reading with me as I do chores or drive.
    Please refill your cups, with activities you love, and our love for your art.
    We will w*it, as best we can for the next release. I personally hope that it will also be sold on your store at some point. I do not mind buying multiple copies.
    I am in Australia so it was Saturday for me, and no work. One of the benefits for living on the other side of the IDL.
    Cyber hugs and many thanks for a wonderful adventure.
    Looking forward to thr next release date.

  157. Beast Business was excellent. Lots of character reveals and insights. Can we have a Leon novella, please? I wondering what Leon majored in college and if he has a PI license. Also did he ever test for a rating or stick to his plan to be a Baylor House secret? Maybe Philip can hang with Leon and Ryan and House Baylor and learn how to be Alpha male without all the b%#. Maybe Penelope and Heart can start a business of teaching members of other Houses to be badasses without being d!€<$.😊

  160. Due to recent eye surgery, I was able to read only small bites of “Beast Business” for two days and it was challenging. My poor eye began to burn if I read anything for more than 2-3 minutes. I had to wait for hours before I could try again. It was so worth it. I’m feeling better today: I could read for 5-8 minutes every hour or so. Pacing myself through it was very motivating. The long excerpt from Maggie was something I read prior to the surgery. I believe that book will be deeply rewarding as well. Many, many thanks to HA for their talent and skill.

  161. After loosing much sleep reading and rereading This Kingdom preview this week I’m now snowed in with nothing to do but nap. it was a wonderful week. thank you for the wonderful books. just wondering: Are our favorite animal mages vegetarian? I am thinking they likely are. Yes, please. More Zooms. I hope you all are safe, well and warm. I think I will listen to “Wild Fire” for a while and have another nap. Btw I just got a friend happily hooked on your books. Please keep them coming. We love you.

    • Oh got distracted and didn’t mention Beast Business by name. was up all night and day reading Augustine too and wonder about Arabella and Tia. the ramifications of that friendship should be hilarious (and scary). I’m looking forward to more of them Mathilda and Augustine and Diana.

  163. Omg!! I am so glad I so this post today (Saturday) as plopped myself on the couch with a coffee and didn’t move till the end.

    Diana and Augustine are such bad assess….and Arabella desperately needs her own book (s)- she has come such a long way

  164. OMG!! Glad I saw this on the weekend as I didn’t leave my house till I was finished.

    Augustine and Diana are badasses!! And Arabella definitely needs her own book (s)- she’s come such a long way

  166. Thank you for the book! It was DELICIOUS! Buurp!
    Sincerely, one of your most faithful Devourers.

  167. House Andrews is the best ever . Love everything you write . Such a joy to read your books (and then read them again ….. and again ) !
    Can’t wait for Maggie !

  168. I absolutely loved reading more about some of my favorite characters! Hidden Legacy is one of my favorite series, thank you so much!

    I bought directly from your store without any difficulties. I have several ebooks and audiobooks in my Bookfunnel library. My Chirp library for audiobooks is also growing. So far I have not had any issues with these two apps.

  171. The worst thing happened today while I was drinking my after supper Tea. I finished Beast Business. Arrrgh & just as bad, a Cliff Hanger. Down right sadistic.
    HL is my favorite House Andrews series So I hope it won’t be a Verrry long time til we get an update on A & D.
    TY for the Arabella shorts. Somehow I missed the one with Tia.
    Looking forward to the full release of “Maggie”.
    TY again for hours of relaxing & losing myself in a great book.

  172. Google Play listing finally showed up today and I *loved* it!!!

    That one scene with Diana?? Incredible. Beautiful. Perfection.

    Panthercakes is an amazing ship name. I hope there will be more of this beautiful couple. ❤️

  173. Thank you. I didn’t realize how much I missed the Hidden Legacy world. This was a perfect winter treat.

  176. Great book. I love that the House Harrison got Zeus friend. Can’t wait to see Augustine and Diana together

    Ann

  177. I just want to say… Augustine needs to up his trust game.

    I know he went through a terrible ordeal after his family was attacked. But…

    He should have told Diana that rescue was expected.

    And he should have remembered he was supposed to be keeping Arabella safe, and not have her privately rescue him in what could have been a dangerous combat situation.

    • One is from back in the day when it was an Audible exclusive in October.

      In January, the exclusivity period ended and the file got sent to all the audio retailers. Unfortunately, the Audible system picked it up as a second release and we have a ticket with them to sort it out, but they are slow at it. Will chase up on Monday 🙂

      Thank you for your patience!

  179. I got my copy on Thursday night at 10:45 Eastern Time. I read it before I went to bed and now I’m rereading the series. I am finishing Ruby Fever now so tomorrow after church my afternoon delight will be a slow and luxurious reread of Beast Business. May I stick in a plug for more Hidden Legacy books? I do so enjoy them!

  180. Beast Business is an excellent story! Thank you for sharing it with us! I love the characters, the plot is a wonderful ride, and the story and world reveals are incredibly satisfying!

    SPOILERS BELOW!

    I disagree with the time line in the post above for two reasons. I believe Beast Business must be after the Ruby Fever epilogue. First, and most compelling, when Arabella tells Tia about Catalina and Victoria, she references events that only occurred near the end of Ruby Fevor. Second, Matilda could not have been bonded to Kitty during Ruby Fevor, or Kitty would have been with Matilda during that story. It makes much more sense for this story to come shortly after Ruby Fevor ends.

    Also, to the BDH members calling this a cliffhanger … um, no. A cliffhanger would be stopping the story before Arabella bursts through the wall, not knowing if our protagonists live or die. Unresolved character tension feels compelling, but it is far less than the “screaming at the page fury” a real cliffhanger would inspire.

    • The beginning of Beast Business has Matilda making friends with every small critter on the Baylor Estate in the 2 months since they bought the Estate. So… This is 4 months before the main body of Ruby Fever.

      I could seen Diana forcing Matilda to keep Kitty at House Harrison until they (he? she?) has finished nursing and grown up enough to be trained to protect Matilda. And we know now that Matilda is very good at keeping secrets. And so is Arabella.

      And since Bern and Runa’s wedding is where we see Augustine sitting at the Harrison table, we hope he and Diana have come to an understanding by then. And that’s a couple of months after the big fight. So… Augustine has about a half year to get it together and woo the lady.

      Now about Catalina outmaneuvering Victoria… that does seem a little off. Maybe there’s more there that we haven’t seen, related to Warden business maybe? Maybe Arabella’s in on the operation to shut Victoria down when Catalina pulls the ripcord? Maybe… *shrugs* I don’t know.

  181. loved the two new stories, they are so amazing. I had no idea how much I’d love Diana’s point of view and how fantastic Augustine’s reaction to her rocking his world would be. there has to be more to their story that we get. . . sorry but being part of the horde means I have to immediately demand more the second content has been consumed. Arabella is amazing, it’s been so fun reading her from others perspectives and then the snippets of her perspective have been massively revealing. can’t wait for the time when her story can be shared. thank you!

  183. As of 1 Feb, BB is number 4 in Amazon Kindle and #1 I all three sub-genres. Congratulations and well-deserved!

  184. I bought from Apple Books.

    I have always enjoyed reading about the Harrison family. This time I loved the insights even more and I hope we can have more stories about them someday.

    I liked Augustine’s POV more than I expected. Arabella’s as well.

    ❤️ Thank you ❤️

  185. I’ve read it multiple times and it never gets old. Thank you House Andrews.

    You left us with sooo many intriguing questions. Watching Arabella growup is a joy and making her own friend/support group is wonderful.

    Have a fabulous week! Y’all deserve it!!

  186. When Arabella is interviewed, did she violate her contract when she said Catelina has black circles under her eyes because she stayed up too late working on some thorny Warden case?

  187. Beast Business is really good. I enjoyed it. The insights into Augustine and animal magery (if that’s a word) were fascinating. The added snippets were also very informative. Tangent – I don’t recall if it was mentioned, but was Augustine the best man at Conor’s wedding??

  188. I loved the book. Read it twice already. Augustine was always a favorite but Diana was a complete surprise. She appears so cold in her other appearences. How can you be a panther for three years and return to being a human? Cornelious bonding with a raccoon is hilarious.

  189. Finished it on last leg of very very long flight home yesterday. So yummy! Will need to re-read asap, as I’m sure many tidbits just did not imprint into my tired brain. Still, overall I loved the insight into the two very different magic houses and the two main characters. And the Arabella POV was delightful in itself. What is Dave going to think when he finds out who Tia’s bestie is 🤣? Hope she shows up again sometime. Thanks so much for another delightful story! It’s a great addition to the canon.

  190. This was such perfect release timing as I’m going through a hard time right now & have just said goodbye to my family (I live abroad) which is always sad but right now doubly so. But I just binged this book & it distracted me from real life! No sad emotions were felt for the duration of this book.

    House Andrews smashed it as always!! Love returning to this world so much. Also big big fan of Arabella. I love that she feels like an underdog in the family but it only motivates her to try harder. So real.

  191. I purchased the ebook at 12:30 in the morning the first day, but I saved it until last night, early morning, as we waited for the brunt of the storm in Virginia. We expected gusts over 55mph but thank goodness did not have that. I stayed on the couch all night (per advise to stay on first floor from weather people). Perfect time to read so I finished the book about 4 this morning. What a treat. Thank you for taking us away from the real storms in our life to the storms in your world.

  192. I havent read it yet so i’m avoiding reading all the comments but is there going to be a zoom event for this release?

  195. Just finished reading it. Thank you so much for another satisfying book!! 🤩📖

    Your worldbuilding is as delicious as ever. 🌍✨

    Sending you all lots of love and light 💕🌟☀️ as you do the heavy lifting to launch This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me. 💪🚀📚

  196. I am still going to hold House Andrews responsible for my sudden sequel urge.

    Loved it! And, yes, I read the Arabella story before the novella–and after. Looks like House Baylor may be making another alliance through their awesome powers of friendship and ferocity.

  198. So good! I bought it this morning. Read it in an hour and am now rereading it already. I loved the plot, but also the deeper look into magic. Of course now I am reminded how much I love the Hidden Legacy world and how much I want more.

    • Zoom Q&A please! Will this be the start of a series of novels or novellas with these characters?

      P.S. …psst…Gordon please tell us all the things. 😉

  199. Thank you so much! I had a horrible day at work and when I saw this blog I was so excited! Beast Business has been downloaded and absorbed!

  200. Loved it, loooooved it!!! I really want more of Augustine’s back story! His family, the attack, who did the seal, all the deets! Also, I love Mathilda, and how Arabella interacts with her. Thanks for the wonderful story!

  201. Absolutely loved Beast Business. Really enjoyed learning more about Augustine. Diana was just wow. Hope there’s more to come.

  203. How do you read Beast Business? Am I missing something? Or is this all to say it is on the verge of just coming out of publishing? Some folks sound like they have seen it… please advise:-)

    • Hi Jeanne,

      There are several big buttons in the blog post above that say Buy Directly from Us or from your favourite retailers 🙂

      They’re not decorative, you can click on them and be lead to the retailer websites where you can buy Beast Business to read 🙂

  204. This was Tony the Tiger gr-r-r-rest. However, now I want the sequel. Oh, well, they say patience is a virtue.

  205. I just finished the book and I loved it. Also I would like to send you my gratitude for writing it. House Baylor was my introduction to IA and they will always be my first/favourite , I can’t choose which.

    Thank you sincerely for giving me a break from my reality for a few hours where I could be free.

  206. I adored this novella; it’s so good! I’m desperate to see Augustine so get her after all that’s happened, and the Arabella story was so well done! I love the intricate planning from Arabella that House Andrews does so well!!!

  207. Thank you so much, this was absolutely delicious.

    Also, thank you for leading me by the hand to and through Bookfunnel. I feel much better about it than running everything through Amazon, and I wouldn’t have gotten there for years without your help.

    So very many ways you are making the world a better place!

  210. Loved BEAST BUSINESS. Hidden Legacy is my favorite series so any novellas or books are a real treat and read within 24 hours of availability. Thank you.

  211. Loved the story, I have only one complaint, BleedStop is available over the counter and is in most any decent first aid kit these days, otherwise I’d also hope that most people know the common plant Purslane works even better than that, the plant grows wild in almost all the US I believe. very hardy and has pretty blooms. I know total kill joy. 🙂 still enjoyed the story.

  212. why wasn’t leon included in the family breakdown at the beginning of the novel? they had bern but no leon mentioned?

  213. This complicated, intriguing couple seriously need their own book series. I am beyond pleased for your good fortune with Maggie’s tale, but one could regret the loss of serial stories that turn into magnificent books with beloved characters. And yes, Hugh and Elara are definitely in there somewhere. 🙂

  215. Just finished Ch. 5 and my goodness Diana is an incredible badass! Amazing!

    Also as someone who never shipped Arabella and Augustine, I love, love, love Diana for him!

  216. Beast Business was a blast. I’m looking forward to more. I also enjoyed the reveals about Arabella tremendously.

  218. Augustine and Diana. I hadn’t foreseen that pairing but I like it. Augie needs a good partner by his side. He’s carrying too much on his shoulders all alone from the glimpses we’ve seen of his life through the Baylors’ eyes.

    Love seeing more of Diana, too. I’m getting the impression that the last generation of Harrisons were a couple of twat waffles. The first born and youngest turned out all right. Haven’t seen enough of the middle one to know him, yet.

  220. Thank you so much for Beast Business!

    So glad to return to world of Baylors and their collection of people. 🙂

    Diana and Augustine are really enjoyable additions. 🙂

    Delighted to see Arabella and Matilda again! squeee!!

    Madero storyline made me smile. How very nice to see Arabella make that friendship. Who knew a Madero could be such a sympathizer character?
    You guys are genius!