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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
*Audiobook comments below too!
BEAUTIFUL was such a fun send off to the whole Beautiful series gang. My absolute favorite couple, Hanna and Will, were prominent characters in this one and I just had a blast reading (and later listening) to Beautiful from beginning to end.
Jensen and Pippa are the two love birds in Beautiful, but their first meeting is anything but romantic. On his way home to Boston from London, Jensen finds himself stuck next to an eccentric English woman who can't seem to stop talking about her crappy ex-boyfriend. Fate has something in store for them when their paths cross again. Jensen is married to his work and Pippa just wants to get away from the unhappiness at home. Jensen and Pippa join Hanna, Will, Niall, and Ruby on a road trip to wineries all over New England. A
This book was seriously so entertaining to read. Sometimes when authors pen final series books it can feel really forced, like their trying to cram too many character cameos into one book. Christina Lauren found a happy medium between writing a story featuring a new couple and providing a goodbye for the other characters in the series. Though, I could have done without the final epilogues for all of the couples at the end.
While at the winery, Jensen runs into someone from his past, which forces him to tell a little white lie which leads to other lies. I won't tell you what it is so you'll be surprised, but it definitely forces Jensen and Pippa to get really close really quick. What I liked so much about this book was how Pippa really complemented Jensen. He's been so focused on his career and protecting his own heart than with settling down. Pippa has just the right amount of quirk and go-with-the flow personality to make Jensen relax and let loose. The karaoke scene was one of my favorite moments.
Some of my and others' complaints about other books in this series is the lack of plot and abundance of sexy times. This book had just the right amount of sexual tension, steaminess, and "get to know you" time that I love.
I hate to be a broken record with my criticism of Christina Lauren's books but the conflict in this book needed some work. The source of conflict towards the end of the book was a little nonsensical. The transition from them being lovers on vacation to acquaintances in Boston seemed out of place. I wanted Jensen to fight a little bit more instead of waiting for Pippa to take the lead.
This book was a blast to read, really. I actually laughed out loud several times at the situational comedy! I loved seeing so much of Will and Hanna and I really liked how everything worked itself out. So sweet! Read this if you want the following: Funny, sexy, a couple who makes each other laugh, drunken karaoke, and SO MUCH WINE!!
Audiobook Comments:
Two of my favorite narrators combine forces for the Beautiful series sendoff!! Their performances are entertaining and engaging, filled with great comedic timing. Though, I wasn't totally convinced of Grace Grant's English accent but that wasn't enough to keep me from enjoying this audiobook. Grant's portrayal of Pippa's free-spirited personality is spot-on. While Sebastian York's straight resonant delivery is perfect for Jensen! Grace Grant and Sebastian York are always a hit for me, and make my audiobook adventures that much more fun.
* I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my opinion in any way. Thanks to Gallery for the review copy!
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adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
*listened to the audiobook*
i loved this book just like the others. i really liked jenson and pipa. they were the cutest beans. of course i loved that we could see a lot of hannah and will as well.
i think it was a very well done wrap of the series.
i loved this book just like the others. i really liked jenson and pipa. they were the cutest beans. of course i loved that we could see a lot of hannah and will as well.
i think it was a very well done wrap of the series.
Pippa got her boyfriend laying naked on bed with not her but another girl, yeah so basically she caught him cheating on her. So she kicked him out and plan to give a try to trip from London to Boston and just there in the plane, middle of nowhere, out of blue she met the guy: Jensen; a bitten by his ex- wife of 9 years relation and so that’s how this story begins. I loved it so much. This book was the conclusion writing for #beautifulbastard series and oh my god it was amazing and real to read. The writing, the characters, the charade; everything was incredible.
For me this book was turn out to be go damn good that I decided to make it reread in no time, again. I wanted to keep it in my reading list for long now. Pippa was so god damn good and Jensen ohhhh.
My favorite laugh at loud scene was where Jensen introduces pippa as wife to his ex and further on the yoga, karaoke and so much more thing. Ahhh everyone must give it a try. Whoever has siblings they can more relate themselves to the bond Jensen and Hannah share in the book, god they were so realistic siblings. And the pippa and Jensen story also ended up in plane, from where it all starts. ♥️
Love it love it.
For me this book was turn out to be go damn good that I decided to make it reread in no time, again. I wanted to keep it in my reading list for long now. Pippa was so god damn good and Jensen ohhhh.
My favorite laugh at loud scene was where Jensen introduces pippa as wife to his ex and further on the yoga, karaoke and so much more thing. Ahhh everyone must give it a try. Whoever has siblings they can more relate themselves to the bond Jensen and Hannah share in the book, god they were so realistic siblings. And the pippa and Jensen story also ended up in plane, from where it all starts. ♥️
Love it love it.
“It’s too bad I’m too eccentric for you. It’s too bad you’re too busy for me. It’s too bad I’m only learning my heart and you have yours rolled up in bubble wrap.”
The final instalment of the Beautiful series and it was my favourite yet. We meet Jensen, Hanna’s brother and the beautiful Pippa.
The pair meet on a plane, Jensen on his way home from London and Pippa escaping from a cheating boyfriend ready for adventure. They don’t exactly get off on the right feet! In a twist of fate the pair end up on the same holiday together with some of the other couples in the Beautiful Series.
In a very obvious way their friends are trying to play match makers. When Jensen’s ex wife joins them on a wine tour the two pretend to be newlyweds. This continues until they are no longer pretending and spend the next week in bliss. Only for them to return to reality and for it to all go to crap!
The end of the novel we get a chapter in each of the Beautiful men’s point of view and it had me almost on tears. A series so perfectly wrapped up I couldn’t fault a thing! If my 9 other posts haven't convinced you to commit to this series, just do it!
The final instalment of the Beautiful series and it was my favourite yet. We meet Jensen, Hanna’s brother and the beautiful Pippa.
The pair meet on a plane, Jensen on his way home from London and Pippa escaping from a cheating boyfriend ready for adventure. They don’t exactly get off on the right feet! In a twist of fate the pair end up on the same holiday together with some of the other couples in the Beautiful Series.
In a very obvious way their friends are trying to play match makers. When Jensen’s ex wife joins them on a wine tour the two pretend to be newlyweds. This continues until they are no longer pretending and spend the next week in bliss. Only for them to return to reality and for it to all go to crap!
The end of the novel we get a chapter in each of the Beautiful men’s point of view and it had me almost on tears. A series so perfectly wrapped up I couldn’t fault a thing! If my 9 other posts haven't convinced you to commit to this series, just do it!
4.5// Aah the end of an era. 10 books and novellas and this series managed to make me happy till the very end <3 I'm so glad we saw so much of all the characters in this book. It did cut down on pippa and jensen's time and made their story seem a bit short but I loved it all the same.
Can I just say how happy I am for George finding his own Will though? Good on you, George.
I hope all my babies live a wonderful life GO READ THESE BOOKS GUYS.
Can I just say how happy I am for George finding his own Will though? Good on you, George.
I hope all my babies live a wonderful life GO READ THESE BOOKS GUYS.
4.5⭐️ for the book and then THOSE EPILOGUES AT THE END ARE ABSOLUTELY 5⭐️. I’m so sad this series is over but I am fully preparing to reread them again later this year.
3.5
This one was cute but i didn't feel a strong connection between the two main love interest. I did like that all the stories from previous novels tied up in this book.
not a bad ending
This one was cute but i didn't feel a strong connection between the two main love interest. I did like that all the stories from previous novels tied up in this book.
not a bad ending
3.75, it’s always bittersweet to end a series and see all the main characters age and grow up. I enjoyed this story and I’m glad everyone got their happy ending.