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Beautiful Bastard #1.5
Beautiful Bitch
Picking up where Beautiful Bastard left off, Chloe Mills and Bennett Ryan continue their steamy, combative relationship.
Just when Chloe’s career starts to take off, Bennett wishes it would all slow down long enough to spend a wild night alone with his girlfriend. But after he refuses to take no for an answer, Chloe and Bennett find themselves with two plane tickets, one French Villa, and a surprising conversation that, predictably, leaves them wrestling under the covers.
Just when Chloe’s career starts to take off, Bennett wishes it would all slow down long enough to spend a wild night alone with his girlfriend. But after he refuses to take no for an answer, Chloe and Bennett find themselves with two plane tickets, one French Villa, and a surprising conversation that, predictably, leaves them wrestling under the covers.
145 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 9, 2013
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Christina Lauren
89 books98.6k followersChristina Lauren is the combined pen name of long-time writing partners/best friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. The coauthor duo writes both Young Adult and Adult Fiction, and together has produced twenty New York Times bestselling novels. Their books have been translated into 30+ languages. (Some of these books have kissing. Some of these books have A LOT of kissing.)
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March 24, 2015
*****FIVE STARS*****
"Find a woman who will be your equal in every way. Don't let yourself fall for someone who'll put your world before theirs. Fall for the powerhouse who lives as fearlessly as you do. Find the woman who makes you want to be a better man."
Well, Damn!! I forgot how much I really did enjoy the chemistry between Bennett and Chloe. It's been two years since I read "Beautiful Bastard", and I had been saying that it was my least favorite, but after having finished this novella, I am remembering why I rated the book Five Stars. It definitely deserved it.
This little novella had me from page one. I enjoyed every single minute reading it. Never did I once skim through it.
We get to see where Bennett & Chloe are at a year into their relationship. But we also get all that happened within that year as well, from the time they reunited at the end of book one till present day. They're both still very much in love and so passionate, the steam was super charged!!
Bennett and Chloe are truly equals in their relationship. They're both dedicated to their careers, but are realizing that their love is the most important thing in their lives now. It was so sweet seeing Bennett so enamored with Chloe, that he couldn't take being away from her for even a few hours.
Falling hopelessly in love with someone is all very new to Chloe and many times she has trouble expressing how she feels in words, but when she does let her guard down and open up to Bennett, I was having an "awwwww" moment. I practically tear'd up!!
"I can function without you. But I don't like being away from you. It feels like you take my home with you when you go." ~ Chloe
These two were all kinds of "ADORBS"!!!
I can't say this enough. If you haven't read this series yet, you should definitely pick it up!!
A special thanks to Laura, for teaching me how to add text to GIFs!!
YOU ROCK GIRL!!!
"Find a woman who will be your equal in every way. Don't let yourself fall for someone who'll put your world before theirs. Fall for the powerhouse who lives as fearlessly as you do. Find the woman who makes you want to be a better man."
Well, Damn!! I forgot how much I really did enjoy the chemistry between Bennett and Chloe. It's been two years since I read "Beautiful Bastard", and I had been saying that it was my least favorite, but after having finished this novella, I am remembering why I rated the book Five Stars. It definitely deserved it.
This little novella had me from page one. I enjoyed every single minute reading it. Never did I once skim through it.
We get to see where Bennett & Chloe are at a year into their relationship. But we also get all that happened within that year as well, from the time they reunited at the end of book one till present day. They're both still very much in love and so passionate, the steam was super charged!!
Bennett and Chloe are truly equals in their relationship. They're both dedicated to their careers, but are realizing that their love is the most important thing in their lives now. It was so sweet seeing Bennett so enamored with Chloe, that he couldn't take being away from her for even a few hours.
Falling hopelessly in love with someone is all very new to Chloe and many times she has trouble expressing how she feels in words, but when she does let her guard down and open up to Bennett, I was having an "awwwww" moment. I practically tear'd up!!
"I can function without you. But I don't like being away from you. It feels like you take my home with you when you go." ~ Chloe
These two were all kinds of "ADORBS"!!!
I can't say this enough. If you haven't read this series yet, you should definitely pick it up!!
A special thanks to Laura, for teaching me how to add text to GIFs!!
YOU ROCK GIRL!!!
May 18, 2016
"This was us. It was such a familiar battle of love and frustration, desire and exasperation. She would push every button I had, and then uncover new ones I didn't even know I had, and push those."
5 YES Stars!
I can't get enough of how good this novella is! I didn't actually expect to find myself enjoying yet another round of Bennett and Chloe's story. What an enticing continuation to Beautiful Bastard!
The novella follows Chloe and Bennett's story after they reconciled in Beautiful Bastard. In this novella we get to see the couple finally picking up the pieces and working on their relationship whilst giving their effort to the company they're working.
I saw how Bennett and Chloe struggled to keep their relationship in good harmony here but despite their busy schedules, they were able to keep their flame together. What I loved about Beautiful Bitch is that these characters remain swoon-worthy, especially Bennett. Gawwwwd I loved his POV so much! It's so funny and very sexy, too.
I also loved the characters' chemistry here. And of course, the steamy scenes...]
And that ending... so beautiful and satisfying!!! For fans of Beautiful Bastard, don't miss this novella. :))
February 21, 2023
Just a normal spicy novella
December 4, 2013
3 MR RYAN STARS.
This series is a firm favourite amongst romance readers all over, and I must admit that it has become the perfect reading escape for me. I'm hoping that the writing duo are up for writing more about the characters we have grown to love but for now I'm loading up my kindle with the novella's in this loveable series. Here are my 'beautiful bitch' book thoughts ...
What's it all about?
'Beautiful bitch' picks up right where 'Beautiful bastard' left off. We are taken right back into the heart of this duo's devoted but explosive desire. You can expect more sexy, more steamy and more panty ripping in an explosive novella following the continuation of a relationship between the Loveable Chloe Mills and gorgeously demanding Ryan Bennett.
What did I love?
The flirty banter and connection between Bennett and Chloe is both sexy, humorous and heart pounding, I loved getting another look into their lives and catching up on more details of this couples journey. As usual with this couple the fiery nature of their love was also coupled with a sweet sensitive side which was highlighted further with this story and as with 'beautiful bastard' I appreciated the consistency of character personality throughout the story. It has sweet sexy and laugh out loud moments written all over it and it did deliver a special ending that left my feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
Why not five?
The novella although not lengthy didn't hold my undivided attention the whole way through, there were times that I felt it dragged out and some of the storyline felt over explained. Also unfortunately there were times throughout the story that I checked how long I had to finish the book. Having said all the above there were moments of pure reading pleasure and heart warming romance so overall the book was awarded a middle of the road likeable three stars.
Final thoughts ...
If you have not yet grabbed this series and you like your romance books to be full of sexy, sweet and easy reading then don't wait much longer go ahead and grab it readers ... Enjoy, kisses.
This series is a firm favourite amongst romance readers all over, and I must admit that it has become the perfect reading escape for me. I'm hoping that the writing duo are up for writing more about the characters we have grown to love but for now I'm loading up my kindle with the novella's in this loveable series. Here are my 'beautiful bitch' book thoughts ...
What's it all about?
'Beautiful bitch' picks up right where 'Beautiful bastard' left off. We are taken right back into the heart of this duo's devoted but explosive desire. You can expect more sexy, more steamy and more panty ripping in an explosive novella following the continuation of a relationship between the Loveable Chloe Mills and gorgeously demanding Ryan Bennett.
What did I love?
The flirty banter and connection between Bennett and Chloe is both sexy, humorous and heart pounding, I loved getting another look into their lives and catching up on more details of this couples journey. As usual with this couple the fiery nature of their love was also coupled with a sweet sensitive side which was highlighted further with this story and as with 'beautiful bastard' I appreciated the consistency of character personality throughout the story. It has sweet sexy and laugh out loud moments written all over it and it did deliver a special ending that left my feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
Why not five?
The novella although not lengthy didn't hold my undivided attention the whole way through, there were times that I felt it dragged out and some of the storyline felt over explained. Also unfortunately there were times throughout the story that I checked how long I had to finish the book. Having said all the above there were moments of pure reading pleasure and heart warming romance so overall the book was awarded a middle of the road likeable three stars.
Final thoughts ...
If you have not yet grabbed this series and you like your romance books to be full of sexy, sweet and easy reading then don't wait much longer go ahead and grab it readers ... Enjoy, kisses.
February 24, 2015
I was really thrilled to have Bennett and Chloe's story continue especially after I found out that some of the stories in this series is about other couples.
Bennett and Chloe have been together for a while but work is getting in the way. They are as busy as ever with a new office and move coming up in New York.
They are determined to make time for them as a couple...even when things are extremely taxing.
Bennett reaches his breaking point and comes up with a crazy plan but one that he knows will work. Not surprisingly, Chloe is on board. The only problem is not everything wants to cooperate.
I love how they both think the same things and come up with similar plans. And I loved how it all worked out.
I definitely will continue reading the series but I'm a little sad it won't be just about them.
Favorite quotes:
♥ "It feels like you take my home with you when you go.”
Bennett and Chloe have been together for a while but work is getting in the way. They are as busy as ever with a new office and move coming up in New York.
They are determined to make time for them as a couple...even when things are extremely taxing.
Bennett reaches his breaking point and comes up with a crazy plan but one that he knows will work. Not surprisingly, Chloe is on board. The only problem is not everything wants to cooperate.
I love how they both think the same things and come up with similar plans. And I loved how it all worked out.
I definitely will continue reading the series but I'm a little sad it won't be just about them.
Favorite quotes:
♥ "It feels like you take my home with you when you go.”
October 4, 2018
It was nice and maybe even interesting and everything... but the problem is that I missed something that I really liked in the previous book. I don't know what it was, but I could feel that it was missing in this one. Anyway if you enjoyed reading BB, you should read this. It is an interesting extra story for the original book but do not expect much from this one.
April 23, 2014
Beautiful Bitch was completely unnecessary, this novella could have been condensed and been an epilogue for Beautiful Bastard. So basically what this novella did was tie up some loose ends from its predecessor. Chloe and Bennett, are very much in love and are juggling their very busy work schedule while trying to squeeze in some alone time in between, which is proving to be a battle.
The story is told mainly in Bennett's POV, but there is some input from Chloe. Bennett reminisces about the period he and Chloe were apart, and immediately after they were re-united. He also thinks back on all their failed attempts to go away together on vacation. I must say I found this unnecessary bit of angst annoying. Bennett, was quite toned down in this book, he was not much of an ass, I did miss that. He's hopelessly in love with Chloe and so is she.
The ending was quite predictable, but satisfactory. I didn't hate it, I liked it, but again this all could have been an epilogue.
The sex was hot though...
March 23, 2017
*** 3,5 stars ***
August 22, 2021
I absolutely love this series! The friend group is everything, but Chloe and Bennett are literal perfection.
April 10, 2019
I wasn't originally going to read the novellas in this series--in fact, I started this book a few months ago and stopped reading because I didn't really care about Chloe and Bennet, but now that I'm on book four in the series, it's become pretty clear that you should read the novellas in order to meet the characters later on in the series and see what's happening behind the scenes.
However, unless you're a big fan of Chloe and Bennet, you could totally skip this one. It's basically just added sex scenes . You don't need to read it to meet Sara or Max, the protagonists of the next book, so take it or leave it. I do still think it had the fun writing of all Christina Lauren books, and the was really cute, but because these are probably my least fav characters in this series (nothing against them, they're just meh), it wasn't particularly gripping or life changing.
However, unless you're a big fan of Chloe and Bennet, you could totally skip this one. It's basically just added sex scenes . You don't need to read it to meet Sara or Max, the protagonists of the next book, so take it or leave it. I do still think it had the fun writing of all Christina Lauren books, and the was really cute, but because these are probably my least fav characters in this series (nothing against them, they're just meh), it wasn't particularly gripping or life changing.
September 25, 2020
See here's the missing chemistry I was talking about ❤
Better than the first one at least
Better than the first one at least
July 8, 2020
3.5 sexy stars!
Bennett Ryan is straight up an asshole, but there is something about him that I love! I listened to the audio book of this novella, and found that I actually enjoyed it a bit more than Beautiful Bastard. It was sexy, steamy, straight up funny as hell. I love the Bennett/Chloe banter and it was missing a lot of the angst and drama from BB which was a plus. It was also in dual pov, and it didn’t hurt that Mr. Ryan had a sexy voice! With a couple like Bennett and Chloe... you wonder if they will live happily ever after, or kill each other first ;)
“Find a woman who will be your equal in every way. Don’t let yourself fall for someone who’ll put your world before theirs. Fall for the powerhouse who lives as fearlessly as you do. Find the woman who makes you want to be a better man.”
Bennett Ryan is straight up an asshole, but there is something about him that I love! I listened to the audio book of this novella, and found that I actually enjoyed it a bit more than Beautiful Bastard. It was sexy, steamy, straight up funny as hell. I love the Bennett/Chloe banter and it was missing a lot of the angst and drama from BB which was a plus. It was also in dual pov, and it didn’t hurt that Mr. Ryan had a sexy voice! With a couple like Bennett and Chloe... you wonder if they will live happily ever after, or kill each other first ;)
“I'd definitely found my equal, the woman who made my life a living hell and lived to antagonize me. A woman whose mouth I wanted to tape shut...every bit as much as I wanted to kiss it.”
August 9, 2013
3 Stars...
I was really excited to read this novella. Even counting down the release date because Lord knows how much I LOVE Bennett. But, unfortunately this novella fell short for me. I wanted to love it because, I love the series. It just didn't hold my interest for too long. I kept re-reading the same line over and over. However, their were some good moments like the proposal and the HOT sex scenes. But it seem like this book focused more on stress and work then a continuation of MY HOT Bennett and Chloe LOL, and the book ended at 80%. So imagen how upset I was.
I was really excited to read this novella. Even counting down the release date because Lord knows how much I LOVE Bennett. But, unfortunately this novella fell short for me. I wanted to love it because, I love the series. It just didn't hold my interest for too long. I kept re-reading the same line over and over. However, their were some good moments like the proposal and the HOT sex scenes. But it seem like this book focused more on stress and work then a continuation of MY HOT Bennett and Chloe LOL, and the book ended at 80%. So imagen how upset I was.
July 22, 2016
This novella basically an extended epilogue of Beautiful Bastard.
This was a bridge between books, establishing key players in the next installments of the series and wrapping up the story of Chloe & Bennett. It was mostly flashbacks focusing on the days immediately following the end of Beautiful Bastard… If you loved Beautiful Bastard, you should definitely read this book to discover how our favorite dysfunctional office romance is shaping up nearly a year later...
Best part of this book?
We get to meet Max Stella, who is the heartthrob from the next book, Beautiful Stranger…and he is an established member of my Book Boyfriend List!
Some of My Favorite Moments:
My Other Reviews in the Beautiful Bastard Series:
1. - Beautiful Bastard - My Review
1.5 - Beautiful Bitch - YOU'RE READING IT
2. - Beautiful Stranger - My Review
2.5 - Beautiful Bombshell - My Review
3. - Beautiful Player - My Review
3.5 - Beautiful Beginning - My Review
This was a bridge between books, establishing key players in the next installments of the series and wrapping up the story of Chloe & Bennett. It was mostly flashbacks focusing on the days immediately following the end of Beautiful Bastard… If you loved Beautiful Bastard, you should definitely read this book to discover how our favorite dysfunctional office romance is shaping up nearly a year later...
Best part of this book?
We get to meet Max Stella, who is the heartthrob from the next book, Beautiful Stranger…and he is an established member of my Book Boyfriend List!
Some of My Favorite Moments:
My Other Reviews in the Beautiful Bastard Series:
1. - Beautiful Bastard - My Review
1.5 - Beautiful Bitch - YOU'RE READING IT
2. - Beautiful Stranger - My Review
2.5 - Beautiful Bombshell - My Review
3. - Beautiful Player - My Review
3.5 - Beautiful Beginning - My Review
March 20, 2024
5 Stars
Bennett Ryan is the epitome of an alpha male - arrogant, confident, in control and knows what he wants. He is truly only vulnerable to one woman who can hold her own against such a force, and that’s Miss Chloe Mills.
This novella looks back on the immediate aftermath of Beautiful Bastard and how Chloe and Bennett are faring almost a year later
All I can say is Bennett is still number one in my book as these two are on fire! This is fun, intimate, claiming, hot and overall, very very satisfying!
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
Bennett Ryan is the epitome of an alpha male - arrogant, confident, in control and knows what he wants. He is truly only vulnerable to one woman who can hold her own against such a force, and that’s Miss Chloe Mills.
This novella looks back on the immediate aftermath of Beautiful Bastard and how Chloe and Bennett are faring almost a year later
All I can say is Bennett is still number one in my book as these two are on fire! This is fun, intimate, claiming, hot and overall, very very satisfying!
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
March 31, 2014
3,5 Sexy Stars.
As we know, the happily ever after doesn’t come after the final kiss and “I love you”.
After that there’s a whole relationship to manage, which can be hard especially when life keeps interfering.
That’s the point where Chloe and Bennet are: their work life keeps interfering with their private life and suddenly they don’t have time for themselves anymore.
So when things starts to get crazy, they decide it’s time to stop and re-evaluate their love and their priorities.
For those who liked their story, this was a nice novella that showed us how their life after the end of Beautiful Bastard.
It was corny and the end seemed a little forced, but it was sweet, steamy and definitely a must-read for the fans of this series.
As we know, the happily ever after doesn’t come after the final kiss and “I love you”.
After that there’s a whole relationship to manage, which can be hard especially when life keeps interfering.
That’s the point where Chloe and Bennet are: their work life keeps interfering with their private life and suddenly they don’t have time for themselves anymore.
So when things starts to get crazy, they decide it’s time to stop and re-evaluate their love and their priorities.
For those who liked their story, this was a nice novella that showed us how their life after the end of Beautiful Bastard.
It was corny and the end seemed a little forced, but it was sweet, steamy and definitely a must-read for the fans of this series.
February 3, 2018
4 Insight and Fun Stars
* * * * A Quick Review
Gave me additional time with the new couple, back stories and just the sense of where they were at and where they were going. I happen to be enjoying this series... taking it as it is... not too seriously.
Beautiful Bastard (Beautiful Bastard, #1)
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Beautiful Bitch (Beautiful Bastard, #1.5
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Beautiful Stranger (Beautiful Bastard, #2)
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Beautiful Bombshell (Beautiful Bastard, #2.5)
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Beautiful Player(Beautiful Bastard, #3)
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Beautiful Beginning (Beautiful Bastard, #3.5)
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* * * * A Quick Review
Gave me additional time with the new couple, back stories and just the sense of where they were at and where they were going. I happen to be enjoying this series... taking it as it is... not too seriously.
Beautiful Bastard (Beautiful Bastard, #1)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Beautiful Bitch (Beautiful Bastard, #1.5https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Beautiful Beginning (Beautiful Bastard, #3.5)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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December 16, 2019
After nearly completing the "Beautiful Bastard" series (I have one novel left to read I believe), I have decided to circle back to these novellas. I'm not ready to say goodbye to this series yet and reading these novellas will prolong that goodbye for now.
I'm typically not really a fan of novellas because I prefer the build up, length, and development of a full novel. However, I picked this book up knowing that I wanted to read something quick, fun, and steamy. Plus, I was craving Christina Lauren's writing style. I was not disappointed! I'm surprised how 'steamy' this novella got in the decreased page count, especially as I didn't feel that it took away from the story.
As always through my experience of reading this author, the writing and the story became addictive. It was easy to race through in just one sitting (especially with the novella length). If you are a fan of the "Beautiful Bastard" series, or Christina Lauren's novels in general, I do recommend this as a quick and fun read.
I'm typically not really a fan of novellas because I prefer the build up, length, and development of a full novel. However, I picked this book up knowing that I wanted to read something quick, fun, and steamy. Plus, I was craving Christina Lauren's writing style. I was not disappointed! I'm surprised how 'steamy' this novella got in the decreased page count, especially as I didn't feel that it took away from the story.
As always through my experience of reading this author, the writing and the story became addictive. It was easy to race through in just one sitting (especially with the novella length). If you are a fan of the "Beautiful Bastard" series, or Christina Lauren's novels in general, I do recommend this as a quick and fun read.
June 9, 2014
This is a novella about Chloe and Bennett once they get back together at the end of Beautiful Bastard. It takes place a year after they are together. You get both POV in the short little story. You are given flashbacks of the year and how they have both come so far in their relationship. Bennett is still the beautiful bastard that he always was and his fetish for ripping panties was there but not like in BB. Chloe is the wonderful Beautiful Bitch who goes toe to toe with Bennett. It's a great follow up to a great story of how these 2 independent, sassy souls come together for their HEA!!!
July 17, 2013
i hate every bitch who got this book early!!!!!!!
3.5 stars - i wish there was more about them and how there relationship work after the power exchange went to even. i also wish there was more NY stuff. i feel like this was a bunch of flash back instead of forward.
Enjoyed it all the same but im kinda sad for the wasted opportunity
3.5 stars - i wish there was more about them and how there relationship work after the power exchange went to even. i also wish there was more NY stuff. i feel like this was a bunch of flash back instead of forward.
Enjoyed it all the same but im kinda sad for the wasted opportunity
May 9, 2016
Once I learned that there was a rewrite of Beautiful Bastard, this book made a lot more sense. although even though I was able to read it and understand what was going on,I still am not really in love with this book. Between the rewrite and this, they still aren't as good as the original BB. There didn't seem to be a real plot to this book, and it just made my opinion of Chloe drop.
December 28, 2022
Good addition
June 19, 2022
3 1/2 to 4 stars
I bought a number of books from this series a long, long time ago...
Okay, okay, it was this galaxy... sheesh. Picky much?
Anyway, I finally got around to reading/listening to this novella so that I could continue on with the Beautiful Bastard series.
I haven't always read/listened to every series in order for various reasons, but these days?
That's just the way it's gotta be for me...
...about 98 per cent of the time.
Yeah, that's right. I'm giving myself a 2% window here. That way, if I decide to do something crazy in future (like read the fourth book in a series before the third, etc.), I've covered my butt.
So with that being said?
I'm looking forward to finally reading/listening to Beautiful Stranger.
I bought a number of books from this series a long, long time ago...
Okay, okay, it was this galaxy... sheesh. Picky much?
Anyway, I finally got around to reading/listening to this novella so that I could continue on with the Beautiful Bastard series.
I haven't always read/listened to every series in order for various reasons, but these days?
That's just the way it's gotta be for me...
...about 98 per cent of the time.
Yeah, that's right. I'm giving myself a 2% window here. That way, if I decide to do something crazy in future (like read the fourth book in a series before the third, etc.), I've covered my butt.
So with that being said?
I'm looking forward to finally reading/listening to Beautiful Stranger.
July 9, 2013
I didn't like Beautiful Bastard all that much (the HR person in my was screaming for almost the entire book on how wrong it was for them to be doing what they were doing). However, I LOVED this book. It was great to see how their relationship had progressed after Chloe graduated and became an employee of Ryan Media Group...not reporting to Bennett.
They were still just as sarcastic and dirty as they were before, but you add that element of being in love with each other into the mix and truly needing the other to need them as much as they did, and it made for a beautiful follow up.
Bennett was the most surprising in this novella. He was such a hard ass in BEAUTIFUL BASTARD and not someone I really wanted Chloe to be with. But in BEAUTIFUL BITCH, we see how hard Bennett has fallen for Chloe and how she's become is world.
Or the slightly drunken text he sent Chloe:
It's these moments that redeemed Bennett with me. He knew he was a bastard most of the time, but he softened when it came to Chloe. He resented when work took them away from each other and was willing to do whatever they needed to do in order to be together.
They were still just as sarcastic and dirty as they were before, but you add that element of being in love with each other into the mix and truly needing the other to need them as much as they did, and it made for a beautiful follow up.
Bennett was the most surprising in this novella. He was such a hard ass in BEAUTIFUL BASTARD and not someone I really wanted Chloe to be with. But in BEAUTIFUL BITCH, we see how hard Bennett has fallen for Chloe and how she's become is world.
I smiled as I thought back to my mother's advice:
"Find a woman who will be your equal in every way. Don't let yourself fall for someone who'll put your world before theirs. Fall for the powerhouse who lives as fearlessly as you do. Find the woman who makes you want to be a better man."
Well, I had found her. Now all I had to do was wait for her to get here, so I could make sure she knew.
Or the slightly drunken text he sent Chloe:
I'm so glad we met when we did. Even if you were an enormous pain in my ass, you're still the best thing that ever happened to me
It's these moments that redeemed Bennett with me. He knew he was a bastard most of the time, but he softened when it came to Chloe. He resented when work took them away from each other and was willing to do whatever they needed to do in order to be together.
July 9, 2013
This is a good ending for Bennett and Chloe. I love that this book is written through both Bennett and Chloe point of views. The sex scenes were hot and steamy. I like the fact that Chloe's personality chill out a little. She was not as brazen as the first book but she was still head strong and stood up for herself. I like the fact that she recognized her feelings much faster in this book and it did not dragged out. I love Bennett and how human he was and how much he loved Chloe. All in all, this is a good read. If you read Beautiful Bastard, you have to read this book. My favorite quote of this book was Bennett's mother advice to him, "Find the woman who will be your equal in every way, don't let yourself fall for someone who would put your world before theirs, fall for the power house who lives as fearlessly as you do. Find a woman who makes you want to be a better man."
Want to read
May 11, 2013Woohoo!! Can't wait for more from chloe and Bennett! :)
July 9, 2013
I am such a fan of this series - and the ladies who write it. This is a fun little novella focusing again on Chloe and Bennett. Sigh...I have a serious thing for Bennett. He's delicious.
April 17, 2023
— 3 stars ✰
November 3, 2015
It has been quite some time since I read 'Beautiful Bastard', which I loved. I was looking forward to revisiting Bennett and Chloe, certain they'd deliver a dose of the feistiness that they're known for and a few laugh-out-loud moments. Unfortunately, I'm still waiting.
We all know that they were both over the moon for one another and reconciled at the end of 'Beautiful Bastard'. However, the Bennett we all fell in love with seems to have had a personality transplant between the conclusion of 'Beautiful Bastard' and this follow-up novella. What happened to the sharp-tongued asshole that we all fell in love with??? That guy was funny! The new Bennett just seems shamelessly whipped. In my opinion, he lost a large part of his appeal when he lost his attitude.
In short, it was okay, but I could have done without just as easily. I didn't gain any new information and I don't think it added anything to the storyline. Like many others have said already, it could have easily been condensed into an epilogue. I'm just hoping that Bennett will ask Chloe if he can have his balls back sometime before the wedding! This newer, more docile Bennett just doesn't do it for me.
We all know that they were both over the moon for one another and reconciled at the end of 'Beautiful Bastard'. However, the Bennett we all fell in love with seems to have had a personality transplant between the conclusion of 'Beautiful Bastard' and this follow-up novella. What happened to the sharp-tongued asshole that we all fell in love with??? That guy was funny! The new Bennett just seems shamelessly whipped. In my opinion, he lost a large part of his appeal when he lost his attitude.
In short, it was okay, but I could have done without just as easily. I didn't gain any new information and I don't think it added anything to the storyline. Like many others have said already, it could have easily been condensed into an epilogue. I'm just hoping that Bennett will ask Chloe if he can have his balls back sometime before the wedding! This newer, more docile Bennett just doesn't do it for me.
December 28, 2017
Chloe and Bennett rock it out in a whole new dimension. Sparks are ever present and spicy comebacks are their second language.
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