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Beautiful Bastard

By: Christina Lauren
Narrated by: Grace Grant
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An ambitious intern. A perfectionist executive. And a whole lot of name calling. Discover the “deliciously steamy” (Entertainment Weekly) romance novel that launched the careers of the New York Times bestselling authors of Love and Other Words and The Unhoneymooners.

Whip-smart, hardworking, and on her way to an MBA, Chloe Mills has only one problem: her boss, Bennett Ryan. He’s exacting, blunt, inconsiderate—and completely irresistible. A Beautiful Bastard.

Bennett has returned to Chicago from France to take a vital role in his family’s massive media business. He never expected that the assistant who’d been helping him from abroad was the gorgeous, innocently provocative—completely infuriating—creature he now has to see every day. Despite the rumors, he’s never been one for a workplace hookup. But Chloe’s so tempting he’s willing to bend the rules—or outright smash them—if it means he can have her. All over the office.

As their appetites for one another increase to a breaking point, Bennett and Chloe must decide exactly what they’re willing to lose in order to win each other. Contemporary Romantic Comedy Series Essentials Women's Fiction

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Oh my... Chloe and Bennett... a couple clearly walking that thin line between love and hate or perhaps I should say "lust" and hate. Whew, what a steamy ride this book was and so very entertaining. If you're looking for a large order of sexual tension then pour yourself a glass of wine, cozy up on the couch and dive into this steamy little story. I have to say that I was surprised at how much I really liked Bennett by the end. I went into the book clearly ready to toss him under a bus (via the title). But, despite all of the name calling, pantie ripping and animalistic behavior... this did end up being for me a really intense and fun love story. Love born through hate... now how can that not be romantic!

Can I have an order of sexual tension please?,

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I know the other reviewers want more storyline and I'm not disagreeing that this is lacking that - but I'm not reading this for Pulitzer-worthy storylines. This is maybe a little cheesier than the others, but it's still better than a lot of the romance on the market these days. Christina Lauren, you're alright in my book. This was actually my favorite in the series - but I love an office romance.

still my favorite of the series

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If you could sum up Beautiful Bastard in three words, what would they be?

Best sex ever!

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked the beautiful bastard the most. I liked listening to his side of the situation that he and Chole found them selves themselves in.

Which scene was your favorite?

The very end when the beautiful bastard finally realized that he loved Chole. I loved how raw his process of realization was.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The best hate-fill sex you've ever seen!

Loved this book!!!

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Would you listen to Beautiful Bastard again? Why?

Yes I will probably listen to this several times before the next one is released.

What did you like best about this story?

This book had everything, a story plot you could get into, telling the story from both main characters so you know how they both feel and a great romance.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

I wish the narrator had more of a difference between her woman and man voices but other than that she did a great job.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There is but I don't want to tell it might give something away

Any additional comments?

I looked at this book several times contemplating whether or not to buy it. I am so glad I finally did! I listened to it in from beginning to end, spacing out making sure to listen to every word!

Loved this book!!

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What did you love best about Beautiful Bastard?

I loved the entire book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Bennett. I just love him in general.

Have you listened to any of Grace Grant’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes.. the others in this series. She is great. I loved her inflections and how she portrayed the characters.

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