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Beautiful Bastard
by Christina Lauren
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