Beautiful Enemy

Enemies, Book 1

De: Piper Lawson

Narrado por: Samantha Brentmoor, Shane East

I sold my soul to a man I hate. Now, he owns me.

I had a plan: Sign a contract, and board a plane to Ibiza. The anonymous deal would salvage the smoldering wreckage of my life.

It would not involve billionaire Harrison King, the reason I need saving in the first place.

He’s as beautiful as he is cruel. A British business titan who makes a living getting what he wants.

The man flies private. Dates supermodels. But the crisp accent and cocky smirk don’t fool me. He’s a gentleman on the outside, a savage beneath. Dangerous, rough, and brutal.

Because after my attempt to publicly stand up for those who needed it....

He destroyed my reputation.

Now, he’s come for the rest of me.

Except it’s not salvation he’s promising. It’s nights in Ibiza, under his roof, rules, his control.

I can’t back out. No matter what he has in store for me.

Harrison King knows my secrets....

But kings keep secrets, too.

Beautiful Enemy is an enthralling, explosive romance from USA Today best-selling author Piper Lawson. You’ll want to binge Harrison and Rae’s entire addictive story.

©2022 Piper Lawson (P)2022 Piper Lawson

Hasty Judgments and Impetuous Actions!!

Reagan and Harrison’s relationship is fraught with hasty judgments and impetuous actions that lead to bitter misconceptions but there is caring and understanding moments sprinkled between that makes me root for this couple! The narrators are fantastic and really express the emotions of each character represented! Shane East has a lovely swoon-worthy British accent. Can’t wait to hear more !!

Easy listening

Harrison and Rae have enemies to lovers down to a science, and Shane and Samantha do a wonderful job of bringing this to life.
Their constant back and forth, their banter and taunts definitely gave me whiplash!
But, we already got to see some cracks in their facades - a peek behind the curtain of Harrison, a sliver of uninhibited Rae. A glimpse into their explosive chemistry. And then, Piper's evil genius strikes again! AKA Cliffhanger alert 🚨

Great Listen!

Shane East is such an incredible narrator! He always knocks it out of the park. This was a quick, fun read. This book is fade to black, though, which is not my fave but I enjoyed it regardless. Looking forward to the next book in this series. It ends on a cliffhanger so be prepared to dive right into the next one.

Harrison and Reagan

Dual POV. Book 1 of 4 in the Enemies series. SLOW burn, workplace enemies to lovers, age gap romance ending on a cliffhanger. If you want to get the most out of the character crossover, I recommend listening/reading two of her previous completed series, Wicked and Rivals. Listed as 5 hours 8 minutes; I listened at speed 1.75 for 2 hours 56 minutes. Both narrators adopted average American, British, and French accents. They did an excellent job. Trigger warnings: off the page suspicious drug overdose leading to the death of Harrison's parents 14 years ago; an assault on Raegan; and a fight in a club.

Reagan Madani is 24 years old, an electronic dance music DJ, and recently committed career suicide after calling out billionaire club owner Harrison King for a security issue at one of his venues during her performance. Harrison is 35 years old and has been on a mission for 14 years to restore his family's name after his parents death. Reagan signs a contract to work as a DJ for a month at Debajo in Ibiza, not knowing it is Harrison's newest club. These two definitely have chemistry but they also have a cargo hold full of baggage. On to 'Beautiful Sins', the next book in this series.

I always enjoy this author's work. Do I wish this one had more heat? Yes, but I also understand that it wouldn't have made sense in this portion of their story. Do I like cliffhanger? NO, but I did enjoy this book in the series.

*The audiobook is the same story as the ebook but has quite a few line editing differences. The differences don't take away from or change the story line at all but I couldn't "read and listen" to this one. JP

1st listen 09-05-22

great start to the series

I really liked where this book was going lots of
building the relationship and story with this
being a series but I did enjoy the sexual
tension and banter between Rae and
Harrison. Rae being a DJ was a cool element
that I have not read before and really liked.
listening to the early copy of the audiobook I
think made me like this book more than i
expected. I love listening to Shane East, talk
about and eargasm!
Looking forward to see where Rae and
Harrison end up over the next books!

Captivating and Emotional Romance!

I was so excited for Rae and Harrison's enemies to lovers story after getting a peak into them in the Rivals series, and was not disappointed! Rae was performing in one of Harrison's clubs when an assault happens. She blames him for not caring enough to provide a safe space for women. Rae wants nothing to do with him or his clubs which is why she is surprised when she finds out he owns the club she is working at. She tries to back out, but has personal reasons why she needs the money. Harrison is intrigued by the fiery woman who doesn't fall at his feet like others do. She challenges him and makes him feel things he swore he never wanted to feel again. Rae didn't want to like Harrison, but as she sees his kindness, and thoughtfulness, the more her walls begin to fall. When they finally give in to their explosive attraction, they begin to make plans for the future. But as they work towards a common goal, others are out to destroy them at any cost. I loved the tension between Rae and Harrison who were so great together. Rae is strong, determined, and a caring friend. She is perfect for the cocky, complicated, and protective, Harrison. The ending is a cliffhanger and left me wanting more.
Shane East and Samantha Brentmoor's narration was fantastic. They really captured every nuance of these characters. Their depth of emotion, and delivery created a realism that was completely captivating, I was totally captivated by their performance and can't wait for the next book, Beautiful Sins!

Exciting, Engrossing story!!!

Beautiful Enemy, an Audiobook by Piper Lawson is the engrossing story of Harrison and Rae. She’s stuck….with no way out. Harrison has complete control over everything, and she despises him. He has his own motivations for the liaison. This story had me on pins and needles!!! Loved the interaction between these two dynamic characters!! Loved the story line!!! LOVED EVERYTHING about this tremendous story!!!

This Audiobook was narrated by fabulously narrated by Shane East and Samantha Brentmoor! They do a phenomenal job translating these characters and the story!!! Kudos to them both for a job well done!!

I am volunteering to leave a review for an Advance Reader Copy of this Audiobook.

Romantic

I like the way the story is building. Of course Rae ran. I’m hoping that Harrison goes after her. She think she has been played but she didn’t give him a chance to explain. I thinks his enemies are involved with these random incidents at his club to undermine his business’ credibility can’t wait for the next one!

Couldn’t Put It Down!

I was immediately pulled in to this story right from the beginning. After Rae decides to stand up for something she believes her reputation is destroyed and she decides take a DJ job in Ibiza and later learns that she was hired by the same guy that ruined her, Harrison King.

Rae and Harrison’s chemistry is off the chart despite not liking each other very much and the verbal sparring between them was entertaining. I love them watching them get to know each other and she realizes there is a lot more to him than a rich guy that doesn’t care. They have an undeniable connection and I really enjoyed these characters.

Samantha Brentmoor does an amazing job at bringing out Rae’s strength and Shane East is perfect as the broody club owner. Together they bring Rae and Harrison to life and I cannot wait to hear more from these two in this trilogy.

Amazing and perfectly narrated!

Harrison King is the brooding billionaire and Raegan Madani is the strong willed woman trying to make it in her career. I was drawn together by their chemistry. Moments will leave you breathless and smiling. The narrators did a fantastic job portaying these characters. Absolutely loved every minute of it and I couldn't stop listening. Highly recommend this amazing audiobook!!