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Not all things are exactly as they appear.
Beau Miller thought his happily ever after had returned in the form of the girl with the seafoam eyes. He never expected a second heartbreak at her hand.
When her father, Declan Reede, turns up with murder in his eyes, Beau discovers that the break-up might not have been what it seemed. He must solve the mystery if he’s to find his girl.
How can he and Declan rescue their princess when she’s been taken by someone with beastly intentions? And will they make it in time?
Beau Miller thought his happily ever after had returned in the form of the girl with the seafoam eyes. He never expected a second heartbreak at her hand.
When her father, Declan Reede, turns up with murder in his eyes, Beau discovers that the break-up might not have been what it seemed. He must solve the mystery if he’s to find his girl.
How can he and Declan rescue their princess when she’s been taken by someone with beastly intentions? And will they make it in time?
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Michelle Irwin
41 books437 followersPurveyor of words. Creator of worlds. Destroyer of feels.
Once upon a time, Michelle worked in a dreary office with only the voices in her head for company. Now, the voices in her head are characters on the page who will break your heart, lift your spirit, and make you feel like you have found new friends.
Once upon a time, Michelle worked in a dreary office with only the voices in her head for company. Now, the voices in her head are characters on the page who will break your heart, lift your spirit, and make you feel like you have found new friends.
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February 22, 2017
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I gave this book 4.5 stars!
The love story of Beau and Phobe continues in this epic love story. Beau and Declan are on the search for Phobe. When they finally put the peices together and what they find my truly break your hearts.
This book is completely told in Beau POV and I will tell ya you won't have a dry eye or feel something pull at your heart. This book has left me in book hangover and I can't wait to read the next one.
I gave this book 4.5 stars!
The love story of Beau and Phobe continues in this epic love story. Beau and Declan are on the search for Phobe. When they finally put the peices together and what they find my truly break your hearts.
This book is completely told in Beau POV and I will tell ya you won't have a dry eye or feel something pull at your heart. This book has left me in book hangover and I can't wait to read the next one.
January 21, 2019
"Burying my head deeper in her hair, I found her skin with my lips. At her throat, I whispered her name like a prayer between kisses. She was my angel. My savin’ grace."
Oh, dear God... I could not put this down. I started mid-afternoon and finished at 4 am. I'm a mess today but it was so worth it!
At the end of the previous book, something terrible happened with Phoebe, leaving a major cliffhanger.
In this book, everything is shown through Beau's POV. After realizing that Phoebe did not just leave everything behind, Beau and Declan will have to figure it out what happened with their girl.
It was really interesting to see Declan again, now as a worried father. If you read his story, it will be a lot more coherent to understand everything going on.
I (sadly) was right about Bee. That scumbag was who I thought he was. A nightmare from Declan's past.
I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I've never read a book so fast before. I couldn't stop.
But that end, dear God... it left me in tears.
This one is different than the other books, this one is filled with tension, suspense and it has some phycological thriller in it too.
I have to say that I've never read a series so big that kept my attention for so long.
Phoebe's series is amazing! I'm starting to be a huge fan of Michelle. She was a major writing skill. She rocks!
Can't wait to continue e see what happens.
February 23, 2017
I gave this book 4.5 stars!
The love story of Beau and Phobe continues in this epic love story. Beau and Declan are on the search for Phobe. When they finally put the peices together and what they find my truly break your hearts.
This book is completely told in Beau POV and I will tell ya you won't have a dry eye or feel something pull at your heart. This book has left me in book hangover and I can't wait to read the next one.
February 6, 2017
I am totally addicted to Michelle Irwin's Phoebe Reede series. I truly cannot stop thinking about what needs to happen in the next book or books as the case may be, to get Phoebe and Beau to their HEA. However, I do believe that the journey will be long and full of twists before that happens. This is truly and intriguing series, one that makes me want to go back and read the series about Phoebe's father, Declan.
Beastly is a torturous read through the hell that Phoebe experiences at the hands of her abductors. It is also a heartbreaking read about the search by Declan and Beau. As the man who broke Phoebe's heart, needless to say Papa Bear is ready to strangle Beau and thinks he had everything to do with Phoebe's abduction. Poor Beau if vilified by everyone but his only concern if finding the woman he loves. I still believe Beau it the perfect book boyfriend, he may not be an alpha male but there is something uber sexy about a well written beta. Besides, Declan is obviously all alpha, lol.
Ms. Irwin's writing is tight and well paced. Her characters are so well developed, they become like old friends. Her plots are intriguing and at times heart wrenching. She is a master wordsmith who leaves the reader wanting more and leaves her characters haunting the mind of the reader. I hope that the next book is on its way soon because my heart breaks for Beau and he deserves an HEA every bit as much as Phoebe does.
Beastly is a torturous read through the hell that Phoebe experiences at the hands of her abductors. It is also a heartbreaking read about the search by Declan and Beau. As the man who broke Phoebe's heart, needless to say Papa Bear is ready to strangle Beau and thinks he had everything to do with Phoebe's abduction. Poor Beau if vilified by everyone but his only concern if finding the woman he loves. I still believe Beau it the perfect book boyfriend, he may not be an alpha male but there is something uber sexy about a well written beta. Besides, Declan is obviously all alpha, lol.
Ms. Irwin's writing is tight and well paced. Her characters are so well developed, they become like old friends. Her plots are intriguing and at times heart wrenching. She is a master wordsmith who leaves the reader wanting more and leaves her characters haunting the mind of the reader. I hope that the next book is on its way soon because my heart breaks for Beau and he deserves an HEA every bit as much as Phoebe does.
January 12, 2017
Oh my poor sweet Phoebe.
Every chapter had me so anxious to hear from Phoebe but the whole book is from Beaus point of view. Which was pretty nice getting into his head.
But my twisted little mind wants to know everything that happened to Phoebe. I can't wait for more!
Every chapter had me so anxious to hear from Phoebe but the whole book is from Beaus point of view. Which was pretty nice getting into his head.
But my twisted little mind wants to know everything that happened to Phoebe. I can't wait for more!
March 1, 2017
As with the other books in the series, you will not be able to put this book down. This is the third book in the Phoebe Reede: The Untold Story. This is an awesome page turning book. You must read the other books prior to this book to get the nuisances of this third book in the unbelievable story that is Phoebe Reede. This is not a light read. Unlike the prior books, this one is told in Beau’s point of view and that just adds to the intensity of this book.
Beau thought, he and Phoebe were back on track and the misunderstandings were worked out, until she returns to North Carolina for a promo interview about an upcoming race. Instead of returning to Georgia and Beau, she calls him to break up with him and that she is leaving. He doesn’t understand why this is happening or how he is going to deal with this heartbreak until her father, Declan, shows up. Was this break up real or has something happened to her? Is it just a heartbreaking break up or has Beau deceived them all? Beau and Declan must team up to find her and bring her home. Will they save her in time and if they do will she be the Phoebe they knew?
Spoiler alert: At the end of book two, Phoebe was indeed kidnapped. The kidnapper plants things and leaves hints making Declan suspect that Beau is responsible. This just added to the tension between Declan and Beau. Of course, Angel plays a big part in trying to keep the peace. I love her part in this book. The search to find Phoebe is very frustrating between the author's not sugar coat things and written strictly from Beau's point of view so what is happening to Phoebe is just not known. The book is very emotional and will leave you with a major hangover. Things are not what you expect and the twist will leave you shocked. I can not wait to read more of this story to find out what will be happening next as the story is far from over.
Beau thought, he and Phoebe were back on track and the misunderstandings were worked out, until she returns to North Carolina for a promo interview about an upcoming race. Instead of returning to Georgia and Beau, she calls him to break up with him and that she is leaving. He doesn’t understand why this is happening or how he is going to deal with this heartbreak until her father, Declan, shows up. Was this break up real or has something happened to her? Is it just a heartbreaking break up or has Beau deceived them all? Beau and Declan must team up to find her and bring her home. Will they save her in time and if they do will she be the Phoebe they knew?
Spoiler alert: At the end of book two, Phoebe was indeed kidnapped. The kidnapper plants things and leaves hints making Declan suspect that Beau is responsible. This just added to the tension between Declan and Beau. Of course, Angel plays a big part in trying to keep the peace. I love her part in this book. The search to find Phoebe is very frustrating between the author's not sugar coat things and written strictly from Beau's point of view so what is happening to Phoebe is just not known. The book is very emotional and will leave you with a major hangover. Things are not what you expect and the twist will leave you shocked. I can not wait to read more of this story to find out what will be happening next as the story is far from over.
February 27, 2017
I read all 3 of these books in one day. They were addicting and amazing! This book was filled with moments that made me want to scream because we obviously know what happened to her. I hate that it was so drawn out. I wanted closure. I wanted a HEA I kept waiting for that. Luckily the story itself didn't feel drawn out, there was a perfect amount of filler and suspense and just feeling in everything. I for one could have done without this book entirely, but it really let you see just how deeply Beau loves phoebe. I can only hope book 4 gives me what I was searching for in this book. I thought this book was interesting and it was nice to see Beau connecting with pheobes family, but I would have preferred that all happened with her around xP. It was well written and the story itself was addicting and great, but I want what happens next! I shouldn't be allowed to start a series that has so many darn cliffhangers! I want more I need more I can not wait to have more! I love pheobe I love beau I love angel I feel so much for all of these characters. The rest of these books were told from pheobes point of view and this one was from beaus, and it was really well done. It felt like the same series while not being the same person. It was extremely well written. I was on the edge of my seat wondering when they were finally going to find her, were they going to find her, will they ever be happy together. I loved this book (yes it may seem like I didn't but I just need to know what happens next immediately.) this book was everything. I have a new addiction and it is this series! I am adding it to my must read list xP everyone I know must read it!
January 7, 2019
I thought I was ready for this one, y'all. Like, really. I did. I begged for it, after book 2 finished the way it did. I was so wrong. Before you read this, go call your loved ones, let them know you're safe, and you'll be unavailable for a bit. And then go find a seat with a very comfortable edge. Because that's where you'll be perched for the entire time you devour this novel. Also, if you want nourishment during the time it takes you to read this novel, go ahead and bring that to your comfortable edge now. Because you probably won't be moving.
Okay, this is how things went down. Me after book two: "OMG FML I NEED BOOK THREE NOW!!! Right this instant, I cannot function. I can't eat. I can't sleep. My life is in shambles. I NEED to know what happens!"
Me, while reading book 3: "OMG FML WTF IS HAPPENING?!?! Why didn't I invest in Kleenex at the end of book 2?! I should have KNOWN! It's bleeping Michelle 'crusher of souls' Irwin! How could I have possibly thought I could be safe?! Beau, no, you dummy! SOB! No! Think Cowboy, THINK! UGH! ACK! Sob. BLEEP! Sob! I can't eat. I can't sleep. My life is in shambles. I need to finish this story. I need my HEA. I deserve it. I've been through so much. Sob. OMG WTF I NEED BOOK FOUR RIGHT NOW!!!!"
Basically, what I'm trying to say is, HOLY JUNK I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS SERIES!!!!!
Okay, this is how things went down. Me after book two: "OMG FML I NEED BOOK THREE NOW!!! Right this instant, I cannot function. I can't eat. I can't sleep. My life is in shambles. I NEED to know what happens!"
Me, while reading book 3: "OMG FML WTF IS HAPPENING?!?! Why didn't I invest in Kleenex at the end of book 2?! I should have KNOWN! It's bleeping Michelle 'crusher of souls' Irwin! How could I have possibly thought I could be safe?! Beau, no, you dummy! SOB! No! Think Cowboy, THINK! UGH! ACK! Sob. BLEEP! Sob! I can't eat. I can't sleep. My life is in shambles. I need to finish this story. I need my HEA. I deserve it. I've been through so much. Sob. OMG WTF I NEED BOOK FOUR RIGHT NOW!!!!"
Basically, what I'm trying to say is, HOLY JUNK I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS SERIES!!!!!
April 15, 2017
WOW!! Where to start! Beastly is different from the rest of the books about the Reede family. It is dark. It is heartbreaking. The cliffhanger is depressing. I know the next book, Physis, will be heavy too but I'm positive we will eventually reach the light again.
As always, Michelle Irwin sucked me in and had me turning pages as fast as possible. Having 'known' Declan as long as I have, I was surprised by how well he kept it together. Beau and Angel, too. I can't truly imagine what it would be like to be in that situation. My heart broke for all of them. Especially Beau. And Phoebe. No one should ever go through what she did. Phoebe has so much healing to go through. I know she's strong but still...
There were times I wanted to slap someone upside the head and scream 'Can't you see the clues? Pay attention!!' Of course, the clues were only obvious because I knew who the villains were.
I have a few questions about events that happened toward the end of the book. I'm hoping they will be answered in Physis.
I strongly urge you to read the entire Phoebe Reede series. Actually, I urge you to read her daddy's series, too. They are fantabulous!!
As always, Michelle Irwin sucked me in and had me turning pages as fast as possible. Having 'known' Declan as long as I have, I was surprised by how well he kept it together. Beau and Angel, too. I can't truly imagine what it would be like to be in that situation. My heart broke for all of them. Especially Beau. And Phoebe. No one should ever go through what she did. Phoebe has so much healing to go through. I know she's strong but still...
There were times I wanted to slap someone upside the head and scream 'Can't you see the clues? Pay attention!!' Of course, the clues were only obvious because I knew who the villains were.
I have a few questions about events that happened toward the end of the book. I'm hoping they will be answered in Physis.
I strongly urge you to read the entire Phoebe Reede series. Actually, I urge you to read her daddy's series, too. They are fantabulous!!
May 7, 2017
This book picks up where book two left off. The thing I liked about it the characters themselves give a great update as to what happened prior giving you the crash course without losing any drama from the current place now.
This story keeps you going and thinking but not in the actual romance and tension of sexual need is missing. But the intrigue
And the mystery is so it is a new kind of trade off to figure out who could have forced Phoebe’s disappearance. Because she is not a girl who is easy to talk into anything. So, it had to be done against her will. At 50% of the book, I already had four suspects.
So, when ready, see if you really think Beau Miller could be the one. There are a few obvious ones but there is one who no one could be noticing. I couldn’t wait to see if I was right.
I was right but the ending was not what I was expecting. Although the book was not exactly the romance I was hoping for the suspense was a new and different type of reading for me from this writer to be reading and it was interesting.
You do get to see the dynamics of relationships Beau has with people around him. How he handles himself under stress. Which by the way his somewhat better than Declan’s yet I’m not sure.
I am not too sure where Angel and Phoebe will end up in the end of the book series. I have my questions about Angel. I give this book 4 stars. Provided by author for an honest review.
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This story keeps you going and thinking but not in the actual romance and tension of sexual need is missing. But the intrigue
And the mystery is so it is a new kind of trade off to figure out who could have forced Phoebe’s disappearance. Because she is not a girl who is easy to talk into anything. So, it had to be done against her will. At 50% of the book, I already had four suspects.
So, when ready, see if you really think Beau Miller could be the one. There are a few obvious ones but there is one who no one could be noticing. I couldn’t wait to see if I was right.
I was right but the ending was not what I was expecting. Although the book was not exactly the romance I was hoping for the suspense was a new and different type of reading for me from this writer to be reading and it was interesting.
You do get to see the dynamics of relationships Beau has with people around him. How he handles himself under stress. Which by the way his somewhat better than Declan’s yet I’m not sure.
I am not too sure where Angel and Phoebe will end up in the end of the book series. I have my questions about Angel. I give this book 4 stars. Provided by author for an honest review.
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June 1, 2017
4.5 I really wish GR would add that .5 option....
In this installment of the Phoebe Reede series we start up where the last book left off.... With Phoebe missing. And with her family now coming to the US to look for her it is impossible to look the other way thinking it was her choice. Beau thought it was possible that she just needed some space and time. But the look in her dads eyes when he stormed in made him realize there was no way that was true.
The clock has already been running too long. They cant get the police to do anything, No one has any answers. Every lead is a dead end. What is Beau going to do?
Phoebe is biding her time in her little prison.... How could this have happened? These people..... Will she ever make it out alive? Will she ever survive the hours upon hours of torture? How is this possible?
In this installment of the Phoebe Reede series we start up where the last book left off.... With Phoebe missing. And with her family now coming to the US to look for her it is impossible to look the other way thinking it was her choice. Beau thought it was possible that she just needed some space and time. But the look in her dads eyes when he stormed in made him realize there was no way that was true.
The clock has already been running too long. They cant get the police to do anything, No one has any answers. Every lead is a dead end. What is Beau going to do?
Phoebe is biding her time in her little prison.... How could this have happened? These people..... Will she ever make it out alive? Will she ever survive the hours upon hours of torture? How is this possible?
February 7, 2017
Oh.My.God This book! This series! I am blown away! Just speechless!
This one again picks up right where the last one ended.
Told completely from Beau's POV and it nearly broke me.The love this boy has for Phoebe is unbelievable, beyond words!
I grew more worried and scared with each chapter. Would they ever find her? What was going to happen to my girl? Everyone blamed themselves and each other because no one had answers.
Then finally they put missing pieces together. But what they found broke my heart. And what happened next completely shattered it. I just want to go back to my happy Beau and Phoebe bubble.
This ending hurt me and the wait for the next book may kill me!
This one again picks up right where the last one ended.
Told completely from Beau's POV and it nearly broke me.The love this boy has for Phoebe is unbelievable, beyond words!
I grew more worried and scared with each chapter. Would they ever find her? What was going to happen to my girl? Everyone blamed themselves and each other because no one had answers.
Then finally they put missing pieces together. But what they found broke my heart. And what happened next completely shattered it. I just want to go back to my happy Beau and Phoebe bubble.
This ending hurt me and the wait for the next book may kill me!
February 28, 2017
**arc received for honest review**
As always Michelle Irwin nails it!!
I have been following Michelle since Declan Reede’s series started and this is one author I can not get enough of!
Continuation from book 2 we all know Phoebe was taken by the psyco Xavier, Xavier didn’t take there break up to well and his very possessive with what he thinks is his and that’s Phoebe.
This book was told in Beau’s POV which is awesome cause that damn accent and sweet charm he has gets me every time maybe its just a me thing or maybe an Aussie thing but Michelle nails that accent.
So after Beau received the call from Phoebe telling him that she needs to get away and that they were done poor Beau is heart broken he loses it and hits the alcohol, who wouldn’t!
Beau convinces himself that it will be ok and he will see Phoebe at the race they have coming up, he doesn’t think for a minute Phoebe would miss her race and let down the team or her family and more so when she has practiced so much for this race. She has a lot riding on this race.
Will she let her team down?
Will she let her family down?
Will Xavier let her go long enough to race?
And the answer is a big fat NO!!
Phoebe is a no show at the race and Cash has to step up and race Phoebe's car so it at least hits the track.
After a tragic weekend racing Beau heads back to Richards racing just as he hits his office all hell breaks loose and Mr hot as hell Declan Reede is in town.
Dec as we know when his on a mission for answers he isn't going to stop until he finds them, he wants his little girl found and found now!
After trying to list Phoebe as missing with no prevail Dec hires a PI to find his baby girl.
Beau and Dec don’t have the best relationship as Beau becomes a suspect with Phoebes disappearance but with Angle sticking her nose in and mashing the two together in the end they become a team and a force to be beckoned with.
Once there two brains are mashed together and a mysterious phone call from Phoebe can these two find her before its two late?
Will he medical condition fail her before she is found?
Will they be to late?
As we said Michelle nailed another amazing book that just leaves us wanting more we are taken on a beautiful journey that’s not always rainbow and unicorns but it makes them feel real this whole series makes me feel like these are real people make me feel like there friends and we are just watching there lives unfold before us.
We love watching the characters grow into there own person and there personalities shine through.
Thank you Michelle for taking us on your journey now can you please hurry with the next book!!
February 28, 2017
Title: Beastly
Author: Michelle Irwin
4 unexpected stars
Beastly is the kind of book that you want to savour and have tissues handy because you'll need them. That and you'll want to read the previous books in the series unless you want to miss out on a few details here and there as well as have a completed understanding of what's happened to Phoebe and Beau so far in the entire series. I went in blind, not having read anything from Michelle Irwin before, least of all the previous two instalments, and let me tell you that although the impact was no less great, I still found myself wondering what had happened before to get them to where Beau and Phoebe were at.
4 breath taking dreams
It was heart wrenching to read this couple's story - to finally know what happened (in bits and pieces) and to know just how many hurdles they've had to cross, and it still wasn't the end. I just wish i had found Michelle Irwin sooner so that I could have watched the story unfold as it came out, but i was still grateful i had taken the time to read Beastly.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Kathleen, The Small Girl from A small girl, her man and her books
Author: Michelle Irwin
4 unexpected stars
Beastly is the kind of book that you want to savour and have tissues handy because you'll need them. That and you'll want to read the previous books in the series unless you want to miss out on a few details here and there as well as have a completed understanding of what's happened to Phoebe and Beau so far in the entire series. I went in blind, not having read anything from Michelle Irwin before, least of all the previous two instalments, and let me tell you that although the impact was no less great, I still found myself wondering what had happened before to get them to where Beau and Phoebe were at.
4 breath taking dreams
It was heart wrenching to read this couple's story - to finally know what happened (in bits and pieces) and to know just how many hurdles they've had to cross, and it still wasn't the end. I just wish i had found Michelle Irwin sooner so that I could have watched the story unfold as it came out, but i was still grateful i had taken the time to read Beastly.
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Kathleen, The Small Girl from A small girl, her man and her books
February 27, 2017
4.5 Stars!
Gah! Phoebe and Beau are back and so is Declan! This is all Beau’s POV and it is heart-breaking an romantic and so very good. With Phoebe in presumed danger, Beau and Declan must race to save her. Things aren’t always as they appear.
A fascinating new book in the Phoebe Reede series!
Gah! Phoebe and Beau are back and so is Declan! This is all Beau’s POV and it is heart-breaking an romantic and so very good. With Phoebe in presumed danger, Beau and Declan must race to save her. Things aren’t always as they appear.
A fascinating new book in the Phoebe Reede series!
April 27, 2017
I received and voluntary reviewed a copy of this book. This book was read and reviewed by Stacy Aube for Cutting Muse Blog Review.
I think I cried through half of this book. It's so sad just when they figure it all out the devil himself steps in and causes so much destruction and devastation. I felt all of Beau's emotions as if they were my own. I was defiantly not expecting this. I'm hopeful that things will get better in the next book.
I think I cried through half of this book. It's so sad just when they figure it all out the devil himself steps in and causes so much destruction and devastation. I felt all of Beau's emotions as if they were my own. I was defiantly not expecting this. I'm hopeful that things will get better in the next book.
April 25, 2017
4 1/2 mega stars!
Michelle Irwin has done it again! She has continued this next section of the story draining me of so much emotion...I'm even exhausted! This is not a bad thing, if an author garners that amount of emotional reaction then she has written a fantastic story!
Phoebe is missing, Beau, Declan, Alyssa & their children, Angel and Max are all devastated to say the least. I can not tell you any more or it will give too much away.
You need to read these books in order for a full understanding of what is happening.
Thank you for another great story!
Michelle Irwin has done it again! She has continued this next section of the story draining me of so much emotion...I'm even exhausted! This is not a bad thing, if an author garners that amount of emotional reaction then she has written a fantastic story!
Phoebe is missing, Beau, Declan, Alyssa & their children, Angel and Max are all devastated to say the least. I can not tell you any more or it will give too much away.
You need to read these books in order for a full understanding of what is happening.
Thank you for another great story!
March 1, 2017
After the scary cliffhanger in PHOBIC, I knew I was going to be in for a rough ride in BEASTLY, but I had my fingers crossed hoping that it wouldn’t be as bad as I feared. Sadly, it was. But WOW…what a read! My heart was pounding for four and a half hours straight as I read this non-stop from beginning to end, and this is definitely a book that you’ll be thinking about days later.
I love Beau and he’s totally a keeper, but I will say that I wanted to strangle him for being so dumb. Obviously we all know who has taken Phoebe, but he had his suspicions and never voiced them. WTF??? I realise the story would have been super short if he had, but GRRRRRRR! I felt bad for him when everyone suspected that he had something to do with Phoebe’s disappearance, because he wouldn’t hurt a fly. I liked the bond he ended up having with Declan and I really look forward to seeing those two build on their relationship. I think Declan knows that there is no better man for his little girl than Beau. Although, I was getting an iffy feeling in the scenes involving Beau and Angel, and if Michelle is reading this, I hope she doesn’t go down “that” road. I mean, I don’t want to tell an author what to do, but please don’t do “that”.
BEASTLY is told only in Beau’s POV and ends in a really sad cliffhanger, so have some tissues handy. It cannot be read as a stand-alone, so you do need to read the first two books in the series before starting this one. It’s usually nice to see Declan again, but it wasn’t this time and my heart broke for him when he realised who had his little girl and what had been done to her. When it comes to Phoebe, we’ve only scratched the surface of what she suffered, and I think we’ll learn more about it all in PHYSIS, which comes out in April this year and will be told in her POV.
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“No one cares that Phoebe’s missin’. It’s like my heart’s been torn from my chest, and no one else realises the world stopped spinnin’ the moment she disappeared.”
I love Beau and he’s totally a keeper, but I will say that I wanted to strangle him for being so dumb. Obviously we all know who has taken Phoebe, but he had his suspicions and never voiced them. WTF??? I realise the story would have been super short if he had, but GRRRRRRR! I felt bad for him when everyone suspected that he had something to do with Phoebe’s disappearance, because he wouldn’t hurt a fly. I liked the bond he ended up having with Declan and I really look forward to seeing those two build on their relationship. I think Declan knows that there is no better man for his little girl than Beau. Although, I was getting an iffy feeling in the scenes involving Beau and Angel, and if Michelle is reading this, I hope she doesn’t go down “that” road. I mean, I don’t want to tell an author what to do, but please don’t do “that”.
BEASTLY is told only in Beau’s POV and ends in a really sad cliffhanger, so have some tissues handy. It cannot be read as a stand-alone, so you do need to read the first two books in the series before starting this one. It’s usually nice to see Declan again, but it wasn’t this time and my heart broke for him when he realised who had his little girl and what had been done to her. When it comes to Phoebe, we’ve only scratched the surface of what she suffered, and I think we’ll learn more about it all in PHYSIS, which comes out in April this year and will be told in her POV.
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May 9, 2017
Another brilliant episode in the Pheobe Reede Story by Michelle Irwin only this time it is told from Beau's point of view. This talented author weaves a story that grabs you from the first chapter to the very end and leaves you wanting more.
Not all things are exactly as they appear.
Beau Miller thought his happily ever after had returned in the form of the girl with the seafoam eyes. He never expected a second heartbreak at her hand.
When her father, Declan Reede, turns up with murder in his eyes, Beau discovers that the break-up might not have been what it seemed. He must solve the mystery if he’s to find his girl.
How can he and Declan rescue their princess when she’s been taken by someone with beastly intentions? And will they make it in time?
Not all things are exactly as they appear.
Beau Miller thought his happily ever after had returned in the form of the girl with the seafoam eyes. He never expected a second heartbreak at her hand.
When her father, Declan Reede, turns up with murder in his eyes, Beau discovers that the break-up might not have been what it seemed. He must solve the mystery if he’s to find his girl.
How can he and Declan rescue their princess when she’s been taken by someone with beastly intentions? And will they make it in time?
January 11, 2017
Michelle Irwin has made this series so gripping and full of angst it needs to come with a health warning as it's so very easy to get lost in the story and forget about the world around you, the minute I picked it up and started reading it I was addicted. This book absolutely shook me to the core!!! it took me through so many emotions, I felt everything from happiness, sadness, hatred and anger and even a little fear. It's a book full of heartbreak and torment that even as a reader I totally felt as though I was actually going through all the emotions with the characters, it made my heart race faster and my stomach was churning the whole way through.
I love Beau's character faults and all, and it was great to see a lot more of Declan Reede in this book. The way they interacted together was an explosive mixture of protective father and male ego that eventually found a way to work together. Angel added another slice of danger to the pot as she hung around with Beau seeming to get a little too close for comfort then backing away again.
At the end of this book I had a total meltdown and screamed, it ripped my heart out nearly, you will understand why when you read it yourself.
Im really excited for the next book in the series to see where this amazing story will take us. Michelle Irwin you have gone above and beyond my expectations, your writing is so flawless and your a very gifted lady with a wonderful imagination.
I love Beau's character faults and all, and it was great to see a lot more of Declan Reede in this book. The way they interacted together was an explosive mixture of protective father and male ego that eventually found a way to work together. Angel added another slice of danger to the pot as she hung around with Beau seeming to get a little too close for comfort then backing away again.
At the end of this book I had a total meltdown and screamed, it ripped my heart out nearly, you will understand why when you read it yourself.
Im really excited for the next book in the series to see where this amazing story will take us. Michelle Irwin you have gone above and beyond my expectations, your writing is so flawless and your a very gifted lady with a wonderful imagination.
February 28, 2017
Wow, this was a tough read, the things that Phoebe has gone through had my head in my hands.
Taken captive she is put through what can only be described as a living hell but this is a woman that made of tougher stuff than most. Her father Declan and Beau are at a strained truce almost, Declan sure that Beau isn’t all that he appears to be and that he is in some way responsible for Phoebe’s situation but he is willing to put his misgivings aside for the time being at least as they battle to find Phoebe.
Beau was in a state of absolute turmoil, working alongside a man that he knows would willing throttle him for breaking his daughters heart but knowing that without a shadow of a doubt his heart is wherever Phoebe is, he loves her unquestionable but will he get the chance to tell her?
I thought Beau was a great character, he was what and who I would have wanted in a leading man but it was Declan that was the leading man in this pack and he wasted not a single minute of ensuring that everyone knew that he was the main man, his little girl was his responsibility and he was willing to stop at nothing to find her and god help anyone that got in his way!
I thought the pace of the story was fairly swift, the author didn’t dilly dally, she took the bull by the horns much I would anticipate Declan doing and made sure that the storyline, characters and I were along for the ride.
I would like to say one thing, this is an author that is an absolute master of the written word, nothing is out of place, no word is used in error, everything is pitched and punctuated to absolute perfection. I found her tone and tenacity were beautiful, I felt completely engrossed and joyously addicted.
My only hope is that with the next book that my heart gets the opportunity to smile for Beau.
Taken captive she is put through what can only be described as a living hell but this is a woman that made of tougher stuff than most. Her father Declan and Beau are at a strained truce almost, Declan sure that Beau isn’t all that he appears to be and that he is in some way responsible for Phoebe’s situation but he is willing to put his misgivings aside for the time being at least as they battle to find Phoebe.
Beau was in a state of absolute turmoil, working alongside a man that he knows would willing throttle him for breaking his daughters heart but knowing that without a shadow of a doubt his heart is wherever Phoebe is, he loves her unquestionable but will he get the chance to tell her?
I thought Beau was a great character, he was what and who I would have wanted in a leading man but it was Declan that was the leading man in this pack and he wasted not a single minute of ensuring that everyone knew that he was the main man, his little girl was his responsibility and he was willing to stop at nothing to find her and god help anyone that got in his way!
I thought the pace of the story was fairly swift, the author didn’t dilly dally, she took the bull by the horns much I would anticipate Declan doing and made sure that the storyline, characters and I were along for the ride.
I would like to say one thing, this is an author that is an absolute master of the written word, nothing is out of place, no word is used in error, everything is pitched and punctuated to absolute perfection. I found her tone and tenacity were beautiful, I felt completely engrossed and joyously addicted.
My only hope is that with the next book that my heart gets the opportunity to smile for Beau.
October 7, 2017
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I am a newly discovered fan of Michelle Irwin who I recently learned about after signing up to read and review Beastly, the third book in the beautifully captivating Phoebe Reede: The Untold Story series. I quickly devoured the first two books over my winter break and eventually jumped back into the series with the third book shortly after the new year! Instantly, I feel in love with Phoebe and Beau's extraordinary relationship that progressed since the first book. Their story is truly one of a kind!
Beastly is told entirely in Beau's point-of-view, which leaves the readers on the edge of their seats waiting to hear from Phoebe. These two have been through so much that I thought that author would finally stop "yanking our chains" and give then their happily ever after they so deserve. However, she doesn't and in a way that keeps their story more interesting because if they got their HEA, we might not get anymore books. And trust me, you want more of Phoebe and Beau!
It's a story that gives you all sorts of "feels!" I cannot wait to see what the author has to offer next for these two amazing characters.
I generously received this ARC from Give Me Books in exchange for an honest review...
I am a newly discovered fan of Michelle Irwin who I recently learned about after signing up to read and review Beastly, the third book in the beautifully captivating Phoebe Reede: The Untold Story series. I quickly devoured the first two books over my winter break and eventually jumped back into the series with the third book shortly after the new year! Instantly, I feel in love with Phoebe and Beau's extraordinary relationship that progressed since the first book. Their story is truly one of a kind!
Beastly is told entirely in Beau's point-of-view, which leaves the readers on the edge of their seats waiting to hear from Phoebe. These two have been through so much that I thought that author would finally stop "yanking our chains" and give then their happily ever after they so deserve. However, she doesn't and in a way that keeps their story more interesting because if they got their HEA, we might not get anymore books. And trust me, you want more of Phoebe and Beau!
It's a story that gives you all sorts of "feels!" I cannot wait to see what the author has to offer next for these two amazing characters.
March 2, 2017
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SOOOOO Good! When the truth of everything is finally uncovered, they look towards a future together, but their reality takes a turn, and it's not a good turn.
The despair Beau, Angel and Declan feel is overwhelming.
Declan's guilt of missing her first years, the health issues she endured, now she's missing and he blames himself because he allowed her to come to the US.
Beau's guilt for allowing all the hurtful, evil things said to her. He being the cause of those vile remarks and actions. Not keeping her safe.
Angel's guilt for pushing Phoebe to leave her family and follow her heart, live a little. All she found was misery and God only knows what she's enduring now.
With Phoebe missing, the evidence pointing to Beau, it becomes obvious someone is trying to set Beau up. All the worry, tears and heartache will bring tears to your eyes but nothing will prepare for the ending.
This story can fill your palette with jealousy, hope, desire, lies, betrayal, laughter and love.
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SOOOOO Good! When the truth of everything is finally uncovered, they look towards a future together, but their reality takes a turn, and it's not a good turn.
The despair Beau, Angel and Declan feel is overwhelming.
Declan's guilt of missing her first years, the health issues she endured, now she's missing and he blames himself because he allowed her to come to the US.
Beau's guilt for allowing all the hurtful, evil things said to her. He being the cause of those vile remarks and actions. Not keeping her safe.
Angel's guilt for pushing Phoebe to leave her family and follow her heart, live a little. All she found was misery and God only knows what she's enduring now.
With Phoebe missing, the evidence pointing to Beau, it becomes obvious someone is trying to set Beau up. All the worry, tears and heartache will bring tears to your eyes but nothing will prepare for the ending.
This story can fill your palette with jealousy, hope, desire, lies, betrayal, laughter and love.
February 28, 2017
***I voluntarily reviewed this book for Katsindiebookblog, and I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book.*** OMG! This book is really making it hard for me to find the right words to describe it. This story, with a POV of Beau and Declan, will tear you up emotionally. You live and feel what the characters are going through.
**You must read the 2 prior books in the series to understand, also it wouldn't hurt to read Declan's series either. It will help you understand why he is the way he is and acts the way he does.**
Both men are on a search for Phoebe, both emotionally distraught over what had happened to the one they love. Even though all signs point to an innocent man, can he clear his name? What about finding the real person who did this all? There are many twist and turns, and 1 in particular you will not see coming, I know I didn't! Can someone's past be coming back to haunt them?
You'll definitely have a problem putting this book down. It's non stop action and suspense. Without giving anything away, expect a few tears to be shed, which will leave you with a painful cliffhanger. Michelle has definitely done it again and August can't get here soon enough!
February 26, 2017
Man to think I thought Declan's series was heartrendingly addicting I had no idea what Michelle had in store for us. Phoebe's series has absolutely ripped me to shreds. The way Michelle weaves these stories makes you feel as if you are right there experiencing everything yourself. You heart will be in your throat and good luck trying to keep the tears at bay.
This book was all in Beau's P.O.V. and I loved getting inside his head even though it broke my heart. I loved when Declan comes charging in and they work together to find Phoebe. Will they be too late? What will they find?
I highly recommend this series. Michelle does such a great job with her books that you will quickly fall in love with them. Michelle has quickly made herself a spot on my must read author list. Please just remember this is a series so you need to start at the beginning to fully enjoy this book.
This book was all in Beau's P.O.V. and I loved getting inside his head even though it broke my heart. I loved when Declan comes charging in and they work together to find Phoebe. Will they be too late? What will they find?
I highly recommend this series. Michelle does such a great job with her books that you will quickly fall in love with them. Michelle has quickly made herself a spot on my must read author list. Please just remember this is a series so you need to start at the beginning to fully enjoy this book.
January 7, 2017
Updated review:
This Series NEEDS to be read in order. This is the series that continues from Michelle Irwin first #RacingThemedseries of books, Declan Reede: The Untold Story, Phoebe is Declan's eldest daughter, and in Phase Phoebe sets off to America for a well needed holiday, where she meets Beau. her holiday romance turns into more, but a long distance relationship can be hard and in Phobic The struggles of this are forefront in the story, and wow - warning that book left me with such a book hangover, both books were on my Topreads2016 and this and I guess if Ms. Irwin finishes this series this year I predict the books will be on my top-2017-read shelf
This book is told in Beau's POV, and there were times when I did want to bat him across the head and tell him to get a grip, there were other times when I wanted to hug him and tell him it will be ok ( unfortunately the master of his destiny is going to make him work for it - Ms. Irwin likes to make her characters work hard for their happy ever after! )
I feel for him and Phoebe, they have gone through so much but I have faith that it will be worth it in the end - or else Ms Irwin may get a rant from me.
I will warn readers that this series covers some trigger subjects - nothing graphic, but I really felt Beau and Declan when they were searching for Phoebe.
OK there you go, my thoughts on the book after a bit of sleep and time to contemplate my feelings...
This is my bleary-eyed comment after sitting in the dark on the floor in my lounge, my kindle plugged into the socket because I ran out of battery at 98%!
And btw it took me ages to get to sleep! What will Phoebe do in #Physis - Book 4 in the series out in August 2017 (PS if you wonder about the title for book 4 here is the definition)
*** I voluntarily reviewed this book, I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book, these are my honest ramblings and I hope you enjoy reading them - kat***
This Series NEEDS to be read in order. This is the series that continues from Michelle Irwin first #RacingThemedseries of books, Declan Reede: The Untold Story, Phoebe is Declan's eldest daughter, and in Phase Phoebe sets off to America for a well needed holiday, where she meets Beau. her holiday romance turns into more, but a long distance relationship can be hard and in Phobic The struggles of this are forefront in the story, and wow - warning that book left me with such a book hangover, both books were on my Topreads2016 and this and I guess if Ms. Irwin finishes this series this year I predict the books will be on my top-2017-read shelf
This book is told in Beau's POV, and there were times when I did want to bat him across the head and tell him to get a grip, there were other times when I wanted to hug him and tell him it will be ok ( unfortunately the master of his destiny is going to make him work for it - Ms. Irwin likes to make her characters work hard for their happy ever after! )
I feel for him and Phoebe, they have gone through so much but I have faith that it will be worth it in the end - or else Ms Irwin may get a rant from me.
I will warn readers that this series covers some trigger subjects - nothing graphic, but I really felt Beau and Declan when they were searching for Phoebe.
OK there you go, my thoughts on the book after a bit of sleep and time to contemplate my feelings...
This is my bleary-eyed comment after sitting in the dark on the floor in my lounge, my kindle plugged into the socket because I ran out of battery at 98%!
Omg!!! I need to sleep... but goddam Michelle Irwin you know how to twist the reader's emotions. My hearts breaking and I now desperately want the next story! #tissues and an uninterrupted read will be required when you start this book, you will be glued to the pages. Its 2:30 am and I am going to go try to sleep now. But I know that I'll be thinking about the ending till dawn
And btw it took me ages to get to sleep! What will Phoebe do in #Physis - Book 4 in the series out in August 2017 (PS if you wonder about the title for book 4 here is the definition)
*** I voluntarily reviewed this book, I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book, these are my honest ramblings and I hope you enjoy reading them - kat***
February 28, 2017
After all the heartache, I wanted Beau and Phoebe to get their happy ending. I wanted everything to be okay. I had my heartbroken the further into despair Beau and Declan fall. Everyone is struggling with guilt. I honestly can not wait for book 4. Fingers crossed for Beau and Phoebe to come out on the other side together.
* I voluntarily read an advanced reader’s copy of this book*
* I voluntarily read an advanced reader’s copy of this book*
February 28, 2017
5 Stars!!!
I was given this book in turn for an honest review.
Beau and Declan Reede come face to face in a mission to find Phoebe. Will they solve the puzzle in time or will their task be futile and leave devastation in its wake?
Once again Michelle Irwin has delivered an outstanding epic story in the Phoebe Reede series. Another book that I devoured in a short space of time and struggled to put down when my body was craving sleep. This story will pull you in, enthral you into the life of Beau and Declan as they search and fight for Phoebe. A search that proves to break their hearts and one that broke mine too. Beastly isn’t sweet, beautiful and romantic; it’s devastating, heart-breaking, distressing and holds you captive into a world of the unknown. With each passing chapter, you find hope slipping through your fingers and the tears fall as you beg for their search to bring them the break they need.
Words cannot truly express how amazing and wonderful this story is. How Michelle Irwin hasn’t been afraid to step into the dark and bring us this heart wrenching story. Beastly may not be a sweet romantic addition to the series as some may have hoped, however it cannot be denied how wonderfully creative and enthralling this book is. That it shows us life isn’t always an easy and simple romantic adventure.
I both loved and loathed this story in equal measure. Loathed because the people I loved in this book were hurting and life was being the hardest it had ever been on them and loved because Michelle wrote this story with taste, passion and meaning. The storyline is neither pointless or meaningless. It hasn’t been written just because, it has been written as it worked and it fitted the path for the characters.
You will need to read this series in order starting with book #1 Phase. This series is for contemporary romance, suspense and readers.
I was given this book in turn for an honest review.
Beau and Declan Reede come face to face in a mission to find Phoebe. Will they solve the puzzle in time or will their task be futile and leave devastation in its wake?
Once again Michelle Irwin has delivered an outstanding epic story in the Phoebe Reede series. Another book that I devoured in a short space of time and struggled to put down when my body was craving sleep. This story will pull you in, enthral you into the life of Beau and Declan as they search and fight for Phoebe. A search that proves to break their hearts and one that broke mine too. Beastly isn’t sweet, beautiful and romantic; it’s devastating, heart-breaking, distressing and holds you captive into a world of the unknown. With each passing chapter, you find hope slipping through your fingers and the tears fall as you beg for their search to bring them the break they need.
Words cannot truly express how amazing and wonderful this story is. How Michelle Irwin hasn’t been afraid to step into the dark and bring us this heart wrenching story. Beastly may not be a sweet romantic addition to the series as some may have hoped, however it cannot be denied how wonderfully creative and enthralling this book is. That it shows us life isn’t always an easy and simple romantic adventure.
I both loved and loathed this story in equal measure. Loathed because the people I loved in this book were hurting and life was being the hardest it had ever been on them and loved because Michelle wrote this story with taste, passion and meaning. The storyline is neither pointless or meaningless. It hasn’t been written just because, it has been written as it worked and it fitted the path for the characters.
You will need to read this series in order starting with book #1 Phase. This series is for contemporary romance, suspense and readers.
February 10, 2017
Arc received for an honest review.
Beastly is the third book in the Phoebe Reede Series but is the first book written from Beau's POV.
This book picks up from where Phobic left off with Beau not realising that Phoebe has been taken until her daddy - Declan Reede turns up in America looking for his daughter.
This begins a frantic search for Phoebe with both the press and police insinuating that Beau was involved with her disappearance.
This book is told entirely from Beau's point of view and so focuses on what he's going through during this period rather than what is actually happening to Phoebe. This had the effect of having me on the edge of my seat, needing to know where Phoebe was and what was happening to her as well as cheering for Beau to realise who it was that took her and go save her.
The book ends on a cliffhanger and I believe the next book in the series is going to be from Phoebe's POV... whether that will run parallel to the time frame of Beastly or whether it will pick up from when Beastly finished I'm not sure but I'm hoping the latter.
Beastly was a steady paced, gripping story of a man in love and his refusal to stop looking for the woman he loved. It was at times heart breaking but also had a few lighter moments with Declan and Angel.
A really well written and gripping story. Highly recommended.
Beastly is the third book in the Phoebe Reede Series but is the first book written from Beau's POV.
This book picks up from where Phobic left off with Beau not realising that Phoebe has been taken until her daddy - Declan Reede turns up in America looking for his daughter.
This begins a frantic search for Phoebe with both the press and police insinuating that Beau was involved with her disappearance.
This book is told entirely from Beau's point of view and so focuses on what he's going through during this period rather than what is actually happening to Phoebe. This had the effect of having me on the edge of my seat, needing to know where Phoebe was and what was happening to her as well as cheering for Beau to realise who it was that took her and go save her.
The book ends on a cliffhanger and I believe the next book in the series is going to be from Phoebe's POV... whether that will run parallel to the time frame of Beastly or whether it will pick up from when Beastly finished I'm not sure but I'm hoping the latter.
Beastly was a steady paced, gripping story of a man in love and his refusal to stop looking for the woman he loved. It was at times heart breaking but also had a few lighter moments with Declan and Angel.
A really well written and gripping story. Highly recommended.
February 28, 2017
Beastly by Michelle Irwin is book three in "The Phase" series.
This book is not a stand-alone. For better understanding you should read Phase and Pholic first.
Beastly is told in Beau´s POV and picks up where Pholic ends.
Phoebe is abducted and no one is the wiser. After nine !! long days Beau discovers that something is amiss when her father comes to America.
Together and separate they start the search.
I really liked book one and two, but Beau´s POV is not really my cup of tea.
He´s too insecure and talks himself half the time out of good reasons to continue the search. And don´t let me get started how he lives his life as if nothing important happened.
But, this book is well written and that´s why I give 4 stars. Thank you Michelle Irwin.
This book is not a stand-alone. For better understanding you should read Phase and Pholic first.
Beastly is told in Beau´s POV and picks up where Pholic ends.
Phoebe is abducted and no one is the wiser. After nine !! long days Beau discovers that something is amiss when her father comes to America.
Together and separate they start the search.
I really liked book one and two, but Beau´s POV is not really my cup of tea.
He´s too insecure and talks himself half the time out of good reasons to continue the search. And don´t let me get started how he lives his life as if nothing important happened.
But, this book is well written and that´s why I give 4 stars. Thank you Michelle Irwin.
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