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cala_p's review against another edition
DNF @ 16%
This book had such high hopes. I know it's a Twilight erotica fanfic. Alright. While I dislike fanfics, I still finally gave this a go. I read Fifty Shades, "the porno Twilight" and it is not nearly as bad as people make it out to seem. The characters, the plot, etc is really good.
One of my problems is the character's names as well. Everyone except the two MCs have the same names as Twilight. Bennett's father's name: Carlisle. His brother: Emmett. His mom: Esme. Emmett's wife: Rose. Alice is somewhere in there as well. Like c'mon, fanfic or not, create a family that isn't identical.
In comparison, this is not. In the very first opening pages of the book..SEX. I'm not a prude (as evident that I read Fifty Shades and willingly gave this a go) but c'mon people. It's called development. Interaction. Working up to the erotic scenes. He walked in, and right away grabbed her and the rest is history. That's pretty much how the next few chapters go as well.
8% in and I was like, this story better develop a plot of some sort. Something more than boss screws assistant.
By 16%, I know I can't finnish this.
I like romance books, erotic books are fine depending. Sex scenes do not bother me, but when the entire book is them screwing with no plot, it's aggravating. I don't want to be bored through a book, but when I'm barely through the first three chapters and I am bored out of my mind, well that's not good.
Amazes me how so many people like this series and this woman's writing. I know the other books in the series are about different characters, therefore a different story, but judging by the lack of actual story here, I'm not bothering with her other ones.
This book had such high hopes. I know it's a Twilight erotica fanfic. Alright. While I dislike fanfics, I still finally gave this a go. I read Fifty Shades, "the porno Twilight" and it is not nearly as bad as people make it out to seem. The characters, the plot, etc is really good.
One of my problems is the character's names as well. Everyone except the two MCs have the same names as Twilight. Bennett's father's name: Carlisle. His brother: Emmett. His mom: Esme. Emmett's wife: Rose. Alice is somewhere in there as well. Like c'mon, fanfic or not, create a family that isn't identical.
In comparison, this is not. In the very first opening pages of the book..SEX. I'm not a prude (as evident that I read Fifty Shades and willingly gave this a go) but c'mon people. It's called development. Interaction. Working up to the erotic scenes. He walked in, and right away grabbed her and the rest is history. That's pretty much how the next few chapters go as well.
8% in and I was like, this story better develop a plot of some sort. Something more than boss screws assistant.
By 16%, I know I can't finnish this.
I like romance books, erotic books are fine depending. Sex scenes do not bother me, but when the entire book is them screwing with no plot, it's aggravating. I don't want to be bored through a book, but when I'm barely through the first three chapters and I am bored out of my mind, well that's not good.
Amazes me how so many people like this series and this woman's writing. I know the other books in the series are about different characters, therefore a different story, but judging by the lack of actual story here, I'm not bothering with her other ones.
misslover's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my word........
Or more like Bennett ripping them off.
I'm sorry but I really enjoyed this one. He was an asshole, prick, hot, sexy son-of-a-bitch and I couldn't get enough. Yeah so Chloe may have seemed like a huge idiot, but really, who could blame her?!?!
Like most romance novels we have the hot rich man and the innocent sweet girl. Difference? Chloe was not an innocent, sweet girl and hot damn she held her own. Smart, witty and totally hilarious it was a nice change for a lead female. It was awesome having her take charge sometimes instead of it always being the guy.
This is a book that really has to peak your interest just from reading the synopsis. Otherwise, it probably isn't a book for you and it may frustrate you like no other, leaving no other choice but to either DNF it or giving it a bad rating. Just do yourself a favour and don't bother. If, you can give things a chance and don't mind a big prick then I really think you'll love this.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. (Read it in one day, which is rare for me)
So buckle up ladies (or gents) cause you're in for one sexy ride ;) ;)
Or more like Bennett ripping them off.
I'm sorry but I really enjoyed this one. He was an asshole, prick, hot, sexy son-of-a-bitch and I couldn't get enough. Yeah so Chloe may have seemed like a huge idiot, but really, who could blame her?!?!
Like most romance novels we have the hot rich man and the innocent sweet girl. Difference? Chloe was not an innocent, sweet girl and hot damn she held her own. Smart, witty and totally hilarious it was a nice change for a lead female. It was awesome having her take charge sometimes instead of it always being the guy.
This is a book that really has to peak your interest just from reading the synopsis. Otherwise, it probably isn't a book for you and it may frustrate you like no other, leaving no other choice but to either DNF it or giving it a bad rating. Just do yourself a favour and don't bother. If, you can give things a chance and don't mind a big prick then I really think you'll love this.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. (Read it in one day, which is rare for me)
So buckle up ladies (or gents) cause you're in for one sexy ride ;) ;)
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
5.0
Still 5 Stars!
This has not diminished one bit since I read this 10 years ago.
Embodying the epitome of enemies to lovers vitriolic banter, explosive chemistry, and while still wondrously filled to the brim with delicious hate sex, this totally delivers.
Minus that rampant romance novel 3rd act breakup, I love that Chloe is strong and assertive who rises to every challenge Bennett throws at her, and Bennett’s resistance but imminent fall is sexy AF.
Yep. Still fabulously titillating, still good stuff! Unf.
Beautiful Bastard Series
1. Beautiful Bastard - 5 Stars
1.5. Beautiful Bitch - 5 Stars
2. Beautiful Stranger - 4.5 Stars
2.5. Beautiful Bombshell - 5 Stars
3. Beautiful Player - 5 Stars
3.5. Beautiful Beginning - 5 Stars
3.6. Beautiful Beloved - 2.5 Stars
4. Beautiful Secret - 3 Stars
4.5. Beautiful Boss - 3 Stars
5. Beautiful - 4 stars
This has not diminished one bit since I read this 10 years ago.
Embodying the epitome of enemies to lovers vitriolic banter, explosive chemistry, and while still wondrously filled to the brim with delicious hate sex, this totally delivers.
Minus that rampant romance novel 3rd act breakup, I love that Chloe is strong and assertive who rises to every challenge Bennett throws at her, and Bennett’s resistance but imminent fall is sexy AF.
Yep. Still fabulously titillating, still good stuff! Unf.
Beautiful Bastard Series
1. Beautiful Bastard - 5 Stars
1.5. Beautiful Bitch - 5 Stars
2. Beautiful Stranger - 4.5 Stars
2.5. Beautiful Bombshell - 5 Stars
3. Beautiful Player - 5 Stars
3.5. Beautiful Beginning - 5 Stars
3.6. Beautiful Beloved - 2.5 Stars
4. Beautiful Secret - 3 Stars
4.5. Beautiful Boss - 3 Stars
5. Beautiful - 4 stars
megwoods1965's review against another edition
So problematic. See content warnings about why.
suzyq436's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this. The smut in here is hot! I loved the dynamic between these characters and how the genuinely didn't like each other at first.
However, the audiobook was a huge let down. If there are two perspectives please have two narrators. Especially if the selected narrator does not distinguish between the different characters using their voice. It drew me out of the story a number of times.
However, the audiobook was a huge let down. If there are two perspectives please have two narrators. Especially if the selected narrator does not distinguish between the different characters using their voice. It drew me out of the story a number of times.
dariusroxy's review against another edition
4.0
genuinely never been more conflicted with a rating. i found the book really entertaining but super fast paced. they had sex right at the get-go pg.20. so i found that weird and i really didn’t see them fall in love but a fun read!
zasou_reads's review against another edition
4.0
This boss employee, enemies with benefits, super spicy romance is book 1 in the Beautiful Bastard series. It's lots of smut, very little plot, but still entertaining.