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1bookobsessionconfessions's review
4.0
Leo and Haley’s second book starts off right where the first book ended.
Chaos! Uncertainty! Danger!
It’s full of enemies around the corner. I was waiting for the other shoe to drop throughout the whole book.
It’s super sexy and kinky in the best ways. These two are scorchers
Chaos! Uncertainty! Danger!
It’s full of enemies around the corner. I was waiting for the other shoe to drop throughout the whole book.
It’s super sexy and kinky in the best ways. These two are scorchers
kaydanielsromance's review
5.0
Leo and Haley return in this twisted fairytale with all the darkness I love and seasoned throughout we still have wisps of the beastly tale we know and love that's as old as time.
Riding the adrenaline wave from Secret Beast, we jump right in wondering if Leo will survive the gunshot he received at the end of that big cliffhanger. A lot of this book focuses on Leo's health and getting him back on his feet, but more importantly this part of the story is about Haley. Will she survive the upheaval in her life, both physically and emotionally, being torn between the Morellis and the Constantines.
Haley is young, but in this book she really comes into her own. The Constantine blood running through her veins probably helps, but she meets the strong Morelli women and they give her an extra boost of confidence that really narrow that age gap between Haley and Leo (not literally of course, but you understand). Her inner strength really shines and all of the strong women in Leo's life help in his recovery.
Hidden Beauty is full of ups and down and Leo, the Beast of Bishop's Landing, lets down his walls finally giving Haley a glance at his vulnerability, but don't worry her filthy beast is still present and I love seeing all sides to this snarling beast.
This is only book two in this fantastic trilogy and ends on another cliffhanger...GAH!! The ending is right around the corner and I can hardly wait to find out how these two will find their HEA.
Riding the adrenaline wave from Secret Beast, we jump right in wondering if Leo will survive the gunshot he received at the end of that big cliffhanger. A lot of this book focuses on Leo's health and getting him back on his feet, but more importantly this part of the story is about Haley. Will she survive the upheaval in her life, both physically and emotionally, being torn between the Morellis and the Constantines.
Haley is young, but in this book she really comes into her own. The Constantine blood running through her veins probably helps, but she meets the strong Morelli women and they give her an extra boost of confidence that really narrow that age gap between Haley and Leo (not literally of course, but you understand). Her inner strength really shines and all of the strong women in Leo's life help in his recovery.
Hidden Beauty is full of ups and down and Leo, the Beast of Bishop's Landing, lets down his walls finally giving Haley a glance at his vulnerability, but don't worry her filthy beast is still present and I love seeing all sides to this snarling beast.
This is only book two in this fantastic trilogy and ends on another cliffhanger...GAH!! The ending is right around the corner and I can hardly wait to find out how these two will find their HEA.
tj_darkreads's review
5.0
Holy smokes is all I can say. I feel like I've been pulled through the wringer while reading this book it is everything I knew it was going to be.
I tell you Amelia knows just how to torment her character's and of course us as readers we're in for the same torment.
The story picks up where it left off in BK1 and from there your on a rollercoaster full of ups and downs between Leo and Haley.
We do get a lil more background about what makes Leo tick and it's not pretty, but believe me that doesn't slow this dirty boy down any, because he is still all kinds of dirty in the book and there was one scene that even had me looking over my shoulder.
I tell you Amelia knows just how to torment her character's and of course us as readers we're in for the same torment.
The story picks up where it left off in BK1 and from there your on a rollercoaster full of ups and downs between Leo and Haley.
We do get a lil more background about what makes Leo tick and it's not pretty, but believe me that doesn't slow this dirty boy down any, because he is still all kinds of dirty in the book and there was one scene that even had me looking over my shoulder.
kelly_reads_books's review
5.0
This Beast of Bishop's Landing, although some refer to him as a prince, as he reigns over his kingdom and lives in a real castle. But to Haley, he is her dark prince, and incites these unknows sensations in her, so many emotions and feelings, ranging from hate, to infatuation, and possibly love?
After that heartbreaking ending in Secret Beast we start right up again, with Leo in the hospital, and his sister Eva arriving on the scene and taking over.
This couple's relationship is dark and deprived at times, and loving and caring at others. Leo has awoken a part of Haley that she can no longer deny, his darkness meeting her light, creating a bevy of sensation that only Leo can provide.
But that ending was devastating and shocking, again leaving me hanging and needing the answers.
Hidden Beauty was spectacular!
After that heartbreaking ending in Secret Beast we start right up again, with Leo in the hospital, and his sister Eva arriving on the scene and taking over.
This couple's relationship is dark and deprived at times, and loving and caring at others. Leo has awoken a part of Haley that she can no longer deny, his darkness meeting her light, creating a bevy of sensation that only Leo can provide.
But that ending was devastating and shocking, again leaving me hanging and needing the answers.
Hidden Beauty was spectacular!
books_with_joanne's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookedbybongi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sonja_ahrb's review
5.0
Okay, I’m going to make this short and sweet because that ending was not cool and I need to start Fallen Rose right meow. Hidden Beauty was even better than Secret Beast — I loved it so much! I loved seeing Haley and Leo’s relationship grow and become stronger. I’m hooked on this couple and I just want them to be together and be happy! Hidden Beauty was flipping fantastic and I might add more later, but for now, I’m off to start the last book!
la_vampiresa's review
4.0
“I don’t want you to be good. A good person would never be so filthy in bed. You’re fucking depraved, Leo.”
This is the second installment in the Beauty and the beast trilogy. I wasn't sure where this was headed, but I am so loving where it's going. This one picks up from the horrific events of the last book. As the war from both families wage on, the Constantines l turn on their own family. It was a bit slower but definitely a build up of what's to come. My poor Leo! How dare I feel so much for the Beast of Bishop's Landing! We saw asoooo much more vulnerable side of him. That cliffhanger, can't wait until the conclusion!!
I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review
This is the second installment in the Beauty and the beast trilogy. I wasn't sure where this was headed, but I am so loving where it's going. This one picks up from the horrific events of the last book. As the war from both families wage on, the Constantines l turn on their own family. It was a bit slower but definitely a build up of what's to come. My poor Leo! How dare I feel so much for the Beast of Bishop's Landing! We saw asoooo much more vulnerable side of him. That cliffhanger, can't wait until the conclusion!!
I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review
bookgramsaga_'s review
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Safety gang:
- Age gap (10 years +/-)
- BDSM
- No cheating & no OW/OM drama
- Mention of physical abuse + sexual abuse of a minor
- Cliffhanger
This one was much slower for me in terms of plot and moving forward from the events of the first book. It mostly focused on Leo healing from being shot and getting a better understanding of his fears and weakness.
The beast was shown that is human. Not immortal and not as evil as everyone is making him out to be.
I loved the relationship between Leo and his sisters Eva & Daphne. How much he protected them and protected so many from his father. We also find out that there are illegitimate children within the Morelli line (the dad was a serial cheater) and Leo protects them as well - one being his in house cook (half-brother) who I am assuming nobody knows about except Leo.
I knew her brother would somehow turn his back on her - I know he basically has no choice and he needs to do whatever it takes to ''fix'' his sister and fathers mistakes but I wish he had taken her up on the offer to stay with them and keep themselves safe from Caroline.
Caroline - the evil bitch. She is an absolute disgrace and does not deserve to even breath. I wonder how the hell her children (especially Perry) worships her? I seriously want to get to his book and see what he truly thinks of her. I also hope her actions against Leo comes to light and she gets what is coming to her but I have a feeling she won't be defeated so easily and is the big bad in a lot of peoples stories.
I seriously hope we see the Constantine children (Winston, Perry etc) in the next book - I need there to be an actual interaction with the Morelli clan - also this might help me get a better understand of the timeline :D
Safety gang:
- Age gap (10 years +/-)
- BDSM
- No cheating & no OW/OM drama
- Mention of physical abuse + sexual abuse of a minor
- Cliffhanger
This one was much slower for me in terms of plot and moving forward from the events of the first book. It mostly focused on Leo healing from being shot and getting a better understanding of his fears and weakness.
The beast was shown that is human. Not immortal and not as evil as everyone is making him out to be.
I loved the relationship between Leo and his sisters Eva & Daphne. How much he protected them and protected so many from his father. We also find out that there are illegitimate children within the Morelli line (the dad was a serial cheater) and Leo protects them as well - one being his in house cook (half-brother) who I am assuming nobody knows about except Leo.
I knew her brother would somehow turn his back on her - I know he basically has no choice and he needs to do whatever it takes to ''fix'' his sister and fathers mistakes but I wish he had taken her up on the offer to stay with them and keep themselves safe from Caroline.
Caroline - the evil bitch. She is an absolute disgrace and does not deserve to even breath. I wonder how the hell her children (especially Perry) worships her? I seriously want to get to his book and see what he truly thinks of her. I also hope her actions against Leo comes to light and she gets what is coming to her but I have a feeling she won't be defeated so easily and is the big bad in a lot of peoples stories.
I seriously hope we see the Constantine children (Winston, Perry etc) in the next book - I need there to be an actual interaction with the Morelli clan - also this might help me get a better understand of the timeline :D
lupiizzz08's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0