Beast

by Nancy Chastain

Super model fiancée, check.
Internet famous, check.
Bad boy rep, check.
Hate it all... double check.
I have worked toward the Championship since I was ten years old, doing whatever my publicist asked. I party with athletes, rock stars, models, actors, politicians— all the elite. When I walk into a room, people take notice and cheer.
But none of that makes me happy. Fame brought the followers, money, and a chance at a title, but it didn't bring me the one thing I truly wanted. Angel.
So when she walks into my gym, a few weeks before the biggest fight of my life, I see an opportunity to show her the man behind the beast. Things don't go as expected, though.
To get the girl, I accidentally murder a man.

Nancy Chastain's friends-to-lovers, sports romance, BEAST, follows the MMA fighter and his first love in a page-turning Beauty and the Beast retelling .

Genres: Contemporary

152 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2020

About the author

I have an addiction to books. There I said it, isn't admitting it have the battle. I have always read everything I can get my hands on. My greatest joy is writing a review for a fellow author that has blown me away.
When I set down and decided to take the leap to make my life time dream come true and write a book I was terrified, but in a good way. Publishing a book is the most thrilling thing I have ever done. That's with having 14 grand-kids. LOL!

Reviews

[Paula Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moving onto Beast - Book #3 in the Internet Famous Collection by Nancy Chastain, we head to the world of Beauty and the Beast. In Beast, we meet Anthony who is now a champion MMA fighter and headed to the big leagues with wealth and endorsements but of course, having this much fame also has its downsides as his agent is always posing him with models for photoshoots and he has a model fake girlfriend Amber. When the owner of the gym and a dad figure for Anthony, Frank's daughter Angel comes back home - Anthony realizes that he is over the fake life and wants her. Angel, however, believes that Anthony isn't the same guy she fell in love with during her teen years and is also home for her Dad. Can Anthony prove to Angel that he has changed and that underneath is MMA gruff exterior, he is still the same Anthony that she fell in love with? What will happen though when a tragedy ensures after a fight and Anthony starts to receive viral bad publicity? Can Angel help him turn it around or will he be forever branded as the "villain" on the internet? Find out in Nancy Chastain's Beast part of the Internet Famous Collection. I also found it similar to Beauty and the Beast story in the Modern Fairytale Collection as that too was based around an MMA fighter.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beast is the first book I have read by this author and I enjoyed it immensely. I loved the modern twist to an old classic. Angel and Anthony had great chemistry and plot twists throughout kept me engaged. I look forward to seeing what else this author has to offer.

[J. Grayland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super model fiancée, check.
Internet famous, check.
Bad boy rep, check.
Hate it all... double check.
Loved it, love a good story with a twist, and this one was so addictive, the characters were so lovable and engaging I really enjoyed this read.

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

A unique twist on the beauty and the beast fairytale. Antony's hit the big league in the MMA world, hes got the fame, money and a fake fiancee (thanks to his insistent publicist) but he doesnt have the one who stole his heart, Angel. They knew each other since they were 10 years old, Antonys father left when he was young and didnt have much of a role model till he started going to Frank's boxing club after following Angel (Frank's daughter) there, an event that changed his life for the better. Ironically Frank warned his daughter off dating a fighter and when things grew close between her and Antony she left so he could focus on his career, but shes back to keep an eye o  her dads failing health but seeing him again after so long jumped starts those feelings that never really dampened in the first place. When tragedy strikes can they work together through it and give them a chance of love that was always there?
This was a wholesome well written read of a rekindled love, the story line worked well and was easy to follow. The characters developed well through out and made you feel every emotion and scene.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Donise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a take on Beauty and the Beast and is the story of Angel and Anthony. When Angel and Anthony were in grade school, Anthony followed Angel home one day to her dad's gym where he coached MMA fighters. Frank takes Anthony under his wing and starts training him. Skip forward several years and Anthony is fixing to fight a championship battle, first he has to get rid of his publicist who has totally taken over his life and then he has to handle Angel's return. Between dealing with the press, an unforeseen tragedy, a health scare and a building attraction, will Angel and Anthony be able to find a way to build a future on the feelings that they have always had for each other? You will have to read the book to find out.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Mari (Mystics & Metaphysics Book Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a unique take on the Beauty and the Beast story and I enjoyed it. Anthony and Angel have history and you can sense their connection from the very first moment they see each other again. It's a story about second chances and truly going after what you want.

[Daisy Sauceda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well this is the first book I have read by this author and it was pretty good. It is a part of the internet famous collection series which several books are written by different authors. It is a stand alone in the series. So you have Anthony who is an MMA fighter and Angela who is his trainers daughter. They do have a history which is touched on briefly throughout the book. You will get emotionally invested with the characters and wish for a little more development. As you learn more about their complex relationship you realize that there is more there for them to explore. You will see their ups and downs and their journey to finally realize they are meant for each other. We do get a happily ever after ending.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[J. Ockenhouse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anthony has a fighting spirit but his public life is not all its cracked up to be. When his childhood friend and crush comes home to be with her dad at his gym, things are going to change and they change for the best.

Angel is your girl next door and holds the ability to get The Beast out of the lies around him. These childhood friends are going to bring their dreams to reality.

I really enjoyed the good girl getting the "bad boy" but not having to be weak to do it. There is a bit of stuff that happens which I'm not spoiling. Their forever foreplay ends with a smile for the reader.

I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the start of the book tell the end of the book I was pulled in to the story and kept in the story. Its hard to describe the story not only gets you in but keeps pulling you in wanting to know what is going to happen next, makes you afraid to put the book down like its real and you are going to miss something. I love how even though they were adults now and had been friends for many years they still had to grow together and fight for each other to prove they cared for each other before anything happened,

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jennifer Pierson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anthony is a MMA fighter whose public life isn't all that it's cracked up to be. He's harbored a crush on his trainer's daughter, Angel, for a cool minute and finally she's come home so he's finally going to try to get the girl.  They were childhood friends so it wasn't like they just met, but there are a few complications along the way that could stop everything before it even started. Nancy Chastain is a new to me author, and Beast was a page turner, but the ending is what kept me from giving it all the stars.  It really felt rushed for me but this is only my opinion.  I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you hit those one click buttons to decide for yourselves!  

[Breen · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I’ve quite trouble at first with this story because I’m not so into sport romances but I’ve come to like a few MMA fighters stories so I thought ‘why not? Let’s give it a try’ and I thank myself for making that choice because Beast left we out of words. I was pulled into a fascinating story that had me on the edge. Angela and Beast had history and facing up the attraction is not easy so staying again of each other seemed like the best idea but no matter how hard you fight against that attraction and how hard you deny yourself that love you will eventually seek for that love. It was great addition to this series.”

[LLS · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another solid offering from this series. Anthony is an MMA fighter and Angela is the daughter of the gym owner where Anthony trains. They have a history together but neither will act on their mutual attraction. Each stayed away from the other because they both wanted what they thought was best for everyone involved. What happens when you get everything you thought you wanted? Their journey to happiness was a long time coming but so worth the read.

Thank you for the privilege of reading this book! Good job

[JLH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anthony has loved Angel ever since he followed her from school to her dad’s gym wearing her yellow dress and bows in her head/ Being an MMA fighter he’s lost track of her until recently when she returned home. It is a shock to his soul and these two characters evolve and develop under teh careful eye of her father. Will it be to tempting to have Angel working back at the gym? Will he take her father, Eddie on to be with her always? No cliff

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[good_girls_read_romance · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beast is part of the Internet Famous Collection.

I was very excited to pick this title up along with others.

In this story we meet fighter Anthony and his coach's daughter Angel. Throughout the story, the two fight the attraction to each other until finally giving in to the pull when things take a turn.

While, I enjoyed this title, it fell slightly for me and didn't click all the boxes for me.

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

[Johanna Sawyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

MMA fighter Anthony gets his title shot but what he really wants is a real relationship with Angel.... his trainers daughter. This was a pretty good read but the ending gave me whiplash. They barely dated even though they knew each other pretty much their whole lives. I just needed more romance for this to work.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nai · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beast by Nancy Chastain is the third book in the Internet Famous Collection. It is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, and boy what a retelling!
The relationship between Anthony and Angel starts out rocky but doesn’t take long for it become something more.
The story had some great twists and turns with a sweet happily ever after.
A great quick read for when you want something to make you smile.

[Sophie Koufes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beast (Internet Famous Collection #3) is a Beauty and The Beast Retelling with a novel twist to it. It is a standalone novella told in dual pov. I love the cover and the synopsis hooked me in. I love mma and a tale revolving around a mma fighter and his trainer's daughter sounds like the perfect match. A surprising twist, likeable characters, and a sweet tale. Looking forward to reading the other standalone stories in this series.

[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super fast read. Anthony has always loved Angel. Angel is Anthony's trainer's daughter. These two are sweet, funny and passionate about each other. They do have their ups and downs as they get to their happy ending. Just glad that they finally made it. I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Danielle Marlowe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nancy Chastain did a great job on Beast, the book had a strong plot that was written well. Angel and Anthony were strong characters that were meant for each other. I enjoyed their journey. They were drawn to one another, the connection was strong between them, so wasn't their chemistry, it was sexy. They were good together.
I enjoyed this story. Thanks, Nancy Chastain. Good work :)

[Fran Zoch, LSoR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesone retelling of Beauty and the Beast!!!
We have Antony who grew up with nothing but the love he has for Angel his trainers daughter but she leaves so he can focus on his career but she is back and now he will show her she gas always been his , but things happen and it makes this story show us just how much beauty is loved by the beast

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book I've read written by Nancy Chastain; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the characters.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[Loralie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an interesting take on Beauty and the Beast. Anthony was a beast in the MMA ring so of course he was always surrounded by beautiful women. I loved his reconnecting with Angel, and because of her Anthony took his life back. The book shows that you can't believe everything you read online, especially after tragedy strikes. I enjoyed this one.

[Tc · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a new take on the classic Beauty and the Beast and it does it proud!
This is Angel and Anthony’s story. These two had great chemistry, the characters were believable and storyline had twists and turns that kept you guessing.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book. The characters were amazing. The story sucked you in. Would love a longer version. As for the fairytale part. It was subtle but there. I think it really added to the story too. You go in thinking the general fairytale of Beauty and the Beast but you get to take a different kind of ride. So glad I bought this book!

[Geraldine Streit · Rating 3 out of 5]

The storyline is ok, nothing really to rave about . Everything is really tame and mild. It missing some spark and passion.

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[Lenna Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am almost 99% sure I’d read the same exact story a year or two ago. I forgot the name but it’s like déjà vu! Clean romance, told in both POVs. The ending was really a quickie they go to a ball, leave to his apartment, he pops a Question and the last part she gives an answer.... a quickie.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of all the risks you take to play, is your life worth it? Angel and Anthony are funny, sweet, and passionately made for each other. They were a long time coming together and deserve a happy ending.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mari (Mystics & Metaphysics Book Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a unique take on the Beauty and the Beast story and I enjoyed it. Anthony and Angel have history and you can sense their connection from the very first moment they see each other again. It's a story about second chances and truly going after what you want.

[Isabelle D'A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my word! Such a beautiful, steamy and enthralling dark book that has bewitched me from the very beginning. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to everyone!

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[Debbi Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book three in the Internet Famous series, this is a stand-alone book in this series and is a”beauty and the beast” storyline. Good characters and a well loved storyline. I’d recommend this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.