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Kiss of the Beast
Kiss Of The Beast by Mallory Rush released on Aug 25, 1995 is available now for purchase.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 1995
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Mallory Rush
25 books19 followersAlso published under the name Olivia Rupprecht
Olivia began her career as a novelist with Bantam Books in 1989 and published 17 titles under her real name and also the pen name Mallory Rush at Harlequin. Her books regularly appeared on mass market romance bestseller lists and credits include the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. After an extended stint as a columnist for NINK, the official newsletter of the international author’s organization Novelists, Inc., she accepted the position of Editor and served on the Board of Directors.
As co-author of Zig-Zagging: Loving Madly, Losing Badly, How Ziggy Saved My Life with Ziggy cartoonist Tom Wilson (HCI Books), Olivia found a real love for memoir collaboration, which remains an area of special interest. In 2009 she was tapped to assist HCI Books Editorial Director Michele Matrisciani in developing the first Reality-Based Romance series, True Vows, launched in 2010.
Olivia began her career as a novelist with Bantam Books in 1989 and published 17 titles under her real name and also the pen name Mallory Rush at Harlequin. Her books regularly appeared on mass market romance bestseller lists and credits include the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. After an extended stint as a columnist for NINK, the official newsletter of the international author’s organization Novelists, Inc., she accepted the position of Editor and served on the Board of Directors.
As co-author of Zig-Zagging: Loving Madly, Losing Badly, How Ziggy Saved My Life with Ziggy cartoonist Tom Wilson (HCI Books), Olivia found a real love for memoir collaboration, which remains an area of special interest. In 2009 she was tapped to assist HCI Books Editorial Director Michele Matrisciani in developing the first Reality-Based Romance series, True Vows, launched in 2010.
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December 10, 2010
OK, I've got a confession to make. I started this book with really low expectations. I was expecting to hate it or at least to dislike it. Why? I read this author's previous book LOVE GAME which was supposed to be erotic, hot and something special. I found it to be thin in plot and characterization and I didn't much care about the love scenes. I think I was expecting too much because it was so highly touted and put off reading this one for a year and almost traded it in unread on the basis of that one disappointment.
Eva Campbell, a lonely virtual reality whiz, conjures up her perfect dream man. A man who lives to fulfill her every fantasy. She's been hurt deeply by her cheating snake of an ex-husband and has very little self esteem. Her gorgeous creation, Urich, gives it back to her. But she fears he only worships her and thinks her beautiful because she's programmed him to think that way. Little does she know that he is not at all what he seems and his feelings come straight from the heart. He has secrets and an agenda all his own that could tear their fragile and forbidden love apart at the seams . . .
This book was a little hard to get into at first. The premise is a bit bizarre but once I got into the story and got to know the characters I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I can't lie. There were a few things that bugged me a little bit; the heroine's personality went through a drastic change in a real short span of time, she changes from an insecure workaholic into a strong, woman confident of her sexuality in what seemed like a matter of days, she also acts immaturely in spots (especially when she's mad) and the hero holds a secret for too long. Usually these things will turn me off in a book but somehow they didn't bother me all that much and I know why. I absolutely loved the hero in this story. I don't want to say too much and spoil his secret but he was really original and loving, sweet, sensitive, not to mention beautiful, faithful, and best of all he shed tears. He really made the book for me.
I don't think this is a book for everyone though, it was a bit on the bizarre side and you really need to suspend disbelief to thoroughly enjoy it. Although the sexual tension was steamy with a capital S and the love scene really worked for me I don't think those who dislike paranormals would appreciate the oddness of it. But if you like your books hot, love sensitive heroes and are looking for a very different type of storyline this book should hit the spot.
KISS OF THE BEAST is recommended only to other weirdos like myself.
Eva Campbell, a lonely virtual reality whiz, conjures up her perfect dream man. A man who lives to fulfill her every fantasy. She's been hurt deeply by her cheating snake of an ex-husband and has very little self esteem. Her gorgeous creation, Urich, gives it back to her. But she fears he only worships her and thinks her beautiful because she's programmed him to think that way. Little does she know that he is not at all what he seems and his feelings come straight from the heart. He has secrets and an agenda all his own that could tear their fragile and forbidden love apart at the seams . . .
This book was a little hard to get into at first. The premise is a bit bizarre but once I got into the story and got to know the characters I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I can't lie. There were a few things that bugged me a little bit; the heroine's personality went through a drastic change in a real short span of time, she changes from an insecure workaholic into a strong, woman confident of her sexuality in what seemed like a matter of days, she also acts immaturely in spots (especially when she's mad) and the hero holds a secret for too long. Usually these things will turn me off in a book but somehow they didn't bother me all that much and I know why. I absolutely loved the hero in this story. I don't want to say too much and spoil his secret but he was really original and loving, sweet, sensitive, not to mention beautiful, faithful, and best of all he shed tears. He really made the book for me.
I don't think this is a book for everyone though, it was a bit on the bizarre side and you really need to suspend disbelief to thoroughly enjoy it. Although the sexual tension was steamy with a capital S and the love scene really worked for me I don't think those who dislike paranormals would appreciate the oddness of it. But if you like your books hot, love sensitive heroes and are looking for a very different type of storyline this book should hit the spot.
KISS OF THE BEAST is recommended only to other weirdos like myself.
October 24, 2013
This book was part Psyfy part romance. I loved that the woman and man point of view is in it. I like how they showed both of their hearts and I would read this book again
October 5, 2022
Harlequin Temptation - 558 (and it is more science fiction/paranormal romance)
March 6, 2012
3 Stars! ~ I wasn't expecting this to be a paranormal, with a other worldly hero. While it was an entertaining story, somehow it didn't flow right for me and I found myself struggling with it. Eva is a woman whose psyche gets a boost when Urich shows her the inner strength and passion she possesses. Urich learns about love and what it means to commit completely to someone. Their HEA was doomed but of course, Eva wouldn't stand for that and her courage and love prevailed.
April 6, 2016
The weirdest thing happened. I bought and downloaded a book by a different author and the text of this book downloaded with the cover of the book I tried to buy. It took me 100 pages to figure out there was trouble with the download.
Anyway, I read around 100 pages and I'm not sure if I'll finish it. I actually skimmed a lot of the pages and didn't miss a thing. The writing is difficult to plow through. It just doesn't flow well. The story concept is sorta cute though.
Anyway, I read around 100 pages and I'm not sure if I'll finish it. I actually skimmed a lot of the pages and didn't miss a thing. The writing is difficult to plow through. It just doesn't flow well. The story concept is sorta cute though.
December 17, 2012
Just liked the ending
August 24, 2014
Dry... Slow to follow, with some lag in detail... It ended well, but I disliked the adoption at the end... :(
September 2, 2015
Well, that was...insane. But a lot of fun.
September 6, 2015
Terrible book. I didn't even finish and I almost always finish reading what I started. Horrible writing and I had a really hard time following what was going one.
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August 25, 2015This was AMAZING. I have no idea how to assign stars to it.
Full review here, but even that doesn't do it justice: http://catemarsden.com/2015/08/19/tbr...
Full review here, but even that doesn't do it justice: http://catemarsden.com/2015/08/19/tbr...
February 5, 2016
I enjoyed this pretty much for what it was, but the end plot got way off the rails & distracted from what I enjoyed.
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