Beautiful Bastard

By: Christina Lauren

Narrated by: Grace Grant

Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

An ambitious intern. A perfectionist executive. And a whole lot of name calling. Discover the story that garnered more than two million reads online.

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.

Originally only available online as The Office by tby789 - and garnering over two million reads on fan-fiction sites - Beautiful Bastard has been extensively updated for rerelease.

©2013 Christina Lauren (P)2013 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Critic reviews

"The perfect blend of sex, sass and heart, Beautiful Bastard is a steamy battle of wills that will get your blood pumping!" (S.C. Stephens, best-selling author of Thoughtless)

I liked it more than I thought I would

I thought this would be another Fifty Shades of Gray knock off, but was pleasantly surprised. I actually cried at one part. I am still on the fence about getting the next book though.

DELICIOUS

It was Amazing. A wonderfully DELICIOUS and addictive read. I couldn't put it down. I was very impressed by the narrator and her distinction of characters. Thank You

Hottt with a plot

This book kept me interested from begining to the VERY end. Definately going to be listening to more in this series!

Catchy story

I loved the history and I would love to hear the part 2 of this amazing story. One question that I keep on asking myself is: do we have love histories Like this in real life? I hope so...

Wowza!

Where does Beautiful Bastard rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Fantastic!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beautiful Bastard?

So many! I loved the first time Ben made a pass at her in the conference room. It was hilarious and hot!

What about Grace Grant’s performance did you like?

She is simply terrific. Can not imagine anyone doing a better job.

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

When they finally were in a bed was wonderful.

Any additional comments?

I adore these books.

Loved it

Great book. The very beginning was difficult for me because the male was such an ass I wasn't sure I could listen to a whole book of that. Once I got passed and continued listening I realized that was necessary for his character development. Then things took off and I loved the story. Yes, there is a plot despite other reviews. It's just not some suspenseful, mystery full of twists. If you want that look in another genre. I enjoyed the book and may even re-listen to it again in the future. The narrator did a great job.

Narrator perfect for this driven delicious duo!

It's a sexually riveting journey of a duo full of passion and conflicting emotions. I enjoyed every moment!

Love Bennett and Chloe

This book has it all! Romance, enemies to lovers, laughs and a hotness factor of 1000. One of my all time favorites!

boss is just as he seems

the way that's this book goes is perfect and annoying and makes you want to keep coming back.

Panty Ripping Good Time

I picked up this book on the recommendation from people that I follow on the Audible site. I am glad I downloaded it. It is a unexpected sexual romp that develops between two people who are very driven get on each others nerves and know they shouldnt cross that line when it comes to inter office romance. It is a fun love/hate relationship with a lot of confusion when it comes to feelings, careers, and the struggle of what's right and wrong. When it comes down to that animal urge they just say "F-it" and let it fly. I like how you hear from each characters point of view. I always want to know what the guy is thinking. Lots of humor which I like and very likeable people. It is worth the credit and I will look for this author in the future.