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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Pretty short read. I liked it. Smut with a decently good plot.
Damn damn damn... I thought Bennett's amazing but his British buddy Max... Damn damn damn... Max Stella! Hot name for a hot guy... I should have paid more attention to the guys who luved math apparently! Finances... Who knew.... Great story... Hot!
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
SUMMARY: Sara Dillion moved to NYC to escape a lying, cheating ex-fiance and find some passionate and no strings attached fun. She didn't anticipate meeting Max Stella, the s3xy Brit, her first night out on the town. He's well-known for his womanizing ways, but Sara convinces herself that is fine since she isn't looking for a relationship. Hooking up in public places where anybody could catch them, the only thing scarier for Sara than getting caught in public is having Max get too close in private. Will these two find love or be exposed by those who seek to reveal their secret relationship?
REVIEW: The Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren is book two of the Beautiful Bastard series. It is a fun, easy read with LOTs of luscious, hot exhibitionist scenes, a decent plot, witty banter, and a little bit of drama. It was a teensy bit predictable, but is what I would expect from this type of story and should not be considered a bad thing. The chemistry between the two MCs was yummy. I adored the explicit and delicious open door scenes and the way Sara and Max encouraged each other to embrace their new kinks.
Per StoryGraph's perfect recommendation: "Beautiful Stranger is ideal for readers who enjoy playful, fast-paced romances with steamy encounters and a focus on exploring adventurous chemistry without immediate emotional commitment."
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
REVIEW: The Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren is book two of the Beautiful Bastard series. It is a fun, easy read with LOTs of luscious, hot exhibitionist scenes, a decent plot, witty banter, and a little bit of drama. It was a teensy bit predictable, but is what I would expect from this type of story and should not be considered a bad thing. The chemistry between the two MCs was yummy. I adored the explicit and delicious open door scenes and the way Sara and Max encouraged each other to embrace their new kinks.
Per StoryGraph's perfect recommendation: "Beautiful Stranger is ideal for readers who enjoy playful, fast-paced romances with steamy encounters and a focus on exploring adventurous chemistry without immediate emotional commitment."
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
POV: Dual
HEA: Yes
Cliffhanger: No
Tropes: Exhibitionism, insta-lust, billionaire romance
Series / Standalone: Standalone as part of a series
Series / Standalone: Standalone as part of a series
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved this book
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really liked this book
⭐️⭐️⭐️ I liked this book
⭐️⭐️ Meh… bored or annoyed
⭐️ Seriously? Not worth it
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ INFERNO. P@nty melting
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Blazing h0t
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Now we’re talking
🌶️🌶️ Meh… uninspired missionary
🌶️ Does weak f0replay count?a
Wow. This was a wild ride to take. I'd say it was even smuttier than Beautiful Bastard and the characters still had an actual character which is always better!
I loved Max and Sara and their relationship that was able to develop through the book - just such an easy read!
I loved Max and Sara and their relationship that was able to develop through the book - just such an easy read!
A little predictable but good overall. Has a fifty shades vibe but not as exotic. Told from two perspectives. Series was recommended to me by a friend. Will continue it.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Enjoyed beautiful stranger much better than book 1 of this series. Enjoyed Sara and Max's story. It wasn't super realistic that the guy she randomly bangs in a club happens to be friends with her boss and best friend but it was interesting none the less.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Sara and Max. They hook up at a club and continue to have exhibitionist sex all around NYC while also falling in love.
Wonderfully written. Fun characters. Love this series. Reading each within 1-2 days.
This book is about Sara & Max. Love how the authors keep the past main characters as support characters.
This book is about Sara & Max. Love how the authors keep the past main characters as support characters.