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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
I'm a huge fan of the Crossfire series, and have been looking for similar books. Beautiful Bastard was recommended over and over again, and with a high Goodreads rating I went ahead and checked it out of the library.
First of all, I brought this with me to read on my commute, and I had to stop and put it away. The word "clitoris" was used 15 pages in. There were four sex scenes in the first 100 pages. I prefer the slow burn category, and I felt like the sex suffered from telling instead of showing. I was disappointed with the book for that reason, as I didn't feel invested in the characters or their relationship.
It's readable, and I recognize that it's just not my cup of tea. I don't plan to continue the series, though I was interested in one of the side characters. Three stars.
First of all, I brought this with me to read on my commute, and I had to stop and put it away. The word "clitoris" was used 15 pages in. There were four sex scenes in the first 100 pages. I prefer the slow burn category, and I felt like the sex suffered from telling instead of showing. I was disappointed with the book for that reason, as I didn't feel invested in the characters or their relationship.
It's readable, and I recognize that it's just not my cup of tea. I don't plan to continue the series, though I was interested in one of the side characters. Three stars.
4.5 Stars. Why did I not hear about this sooner? Loved it!
It was alright but there was just very less of a plot change and also the last 10 pages was a very random fight between the two main characters which wasn‘t necessary
Buhahhahahahah
I cannot stop laughing, this book was hilarious and completely over the top but you gotta love Bennett :)
I didnt understand their relationship though, why would you sleep with someone if you hated them
This was a very mature version of [b:The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend|6931356|The DUFF Designated Ugly Fat Friend|Kody Keplinger|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1271108843s/6931356.jpg|7162394] in my opinion really.
Edit: I’ve read this book again after gushing about it to a good friend of mine. I adore these two and yes it’s very different from how Christina Lauren write now but this is how I discovered them so I will always have a soft spot for this absolutely ridiculous book ☺️
I cannot stop laughing, this book was hilarious and completely over the top but you gotta love Bennett :)
I didnt understand their relationship though, why would you sleep with someone if you hated them
This was a very mature version of [b:The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend|6931356|The DUFF Designated Ugly Fat Friend|Kody Keplinger|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1271108843s/6931356.jpg|7162394] in my opinion really.
Edit: I’ve read this book again after gushing about it to a good friend of mine. I adore these two and yes it’s very different from how Christina Lauren write now but this is how I discovered them so I will always have a soft spot for this absolutely ridiculous book ☺️
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was a little apprehensive to start this book. I wasn’t sure how I would like yet another Twilight fanfic turned novel. I’m not sure why, especially since I loved Fifty. I guess my issue is that I didn’t want to see the parallels and comparisons with Twilight, I wanted something that was able to stand on it’s own. I got that and more with this book! Everything about Beautiful Bastard is a win for me. The cover is edgy, smart, sexy and screams read me (does anyone else see Adam Levine when they look at the cover?). Once I started reading, I was captivated with and enthralled by Bennett & Chloe’s story! Their chemistry leapt off the page, and had me desperately wanting more with every page that I turned.
From the minute that Chloe meets Bennett, sparks fly. Their attraction is instant but becomes buried in their overwhelming dislike and hatred for the other. She has worked at Ryan Media Group for six years, but nine months ago Bennett arrived, and things haven’t been the same since. Having to work for him directly, she soon finds out that under the amazingly sexy surface, he is arrogant, condescending and questions every decision she makes. What I found extremely refreshing about Chloe’s character is her strength and attitude. She is not meek or mild-mannered, she does not stand idly by while Bennett railroads her and she gives, just as good as she gets. She is a smart & savvy businesswoman who knows exactly what she wants, even if she won’t admit to herself that it’s Bennett.
Bennett doesn’t want to want Chloe. However, his attraction to her begins to overpower every other feeling he has. When he tries to fight it, he becomes an even bigger asshole, which only makes it worse. Their lust is fueled by their hate and pretty soon it implodes in the conference room after work. After the explosive sex, they agree that it was a one time shot. How wrong they were!
From cover to cover this book was fantastic. While I loved the characters strong personalities, banter, arguments and altercations; the best parts of the book were when they brought down their walls and showed each other their weaknesses and vulnerabilities. It was then that their relationship started to develop and take off. Behind all that hatred was a love that needed to breathe and grow. After starting off a little sluggish, by the end of the book I was left wanting tons more of Chloe & Bennett. They are fabulous together and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them.
Perfect song for this book One More Night by Maroon 5
*ARC provided by Gallery Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
From the minute that Chloe meets Bennett, sparks fly. Their attraction is instant but becomes buried in their overwhelming dislike and hatred for the other. She has worked at Ryan Media Group for six years, but nine months ago Bennett arrived, and things haven’t been the same since. Having to work for him directly, she soon finds out that under the amazingly sexy surface, he is arrogant, condescending and questions every decision she makes. What I found extremely refreshing about Chloe’s character is her strength and attitude. She is not meek or mild-mannered, she does not stand idly by while Bennett railroads her and she gives, just as good as she gets. She is a smart & savvy businesswoman who knows exactly what she wants, even if she won’t admit to herself that it’s Bennett.
Bennett doesn’t want to want Chloe. However, his attraction to her begins to overpower every other feeling he has. When he tries to fight it, he becomes an even bigger asshole, which only makes it worse. Their lust is fueled by their hate and pretty soon it implodes in the conference room after work. After the explosive sex, they agree that it was a one time shot. How wrong they were!
From cover to cover this book was fantastic. While I loved the characters strong personalities, banter, arguments and altercations; the best parts of the book were when they brought down their walls and showed each other their weaknesses and vulnerabilities. It was then that their relationship started to develop and take off. Behind all that hatred was a love that needed to breathe and grow. After starting off a little sluggish, by the end of the book I was left wanting tons more of Chloe & Bennett. They are fabulous together and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them.
Perfect song for this book One More Night by Maroon 5
*ARC provided by Gallery Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
There was potential here, but it just lacked substance. You never got to know the characters. You just saw them fight and then have sex. It was drama from page one. Who are these people? Why do they behave this way? Why are they even attracted to each other? None of the was answered. Yes, there was some hot, steamy sex. But there was not much else. It was frustrating.
fast-paced
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Ansonsten... Nichts. Sexuelle Belästigung, flache Figuren, komische Moralvorstellungen...
Ansonsten... Nichts. Sexuelle Belästigung, flache Figuren, komische Moralvorstellungen...
Enemies to lovers
This book started out a bit pervy creeper for me, but apparently our heroine was into it, so I stuck around. It wasn't the best book by these authors, but was still an enjoyable read.
This book started out a bit pervy creeper for me, but apparently our heroine was into it, so I stuck around. It wasn't the best book by these authors, but was still an enjoyable read.