Beautiful Bitch by Christina Lauren Book Review
Romance novels have come a long way in the past few years. Years ago, romance in a book was an innuendo and looks across the room and perhaps a hot make out session. Today, it is no holds barred and authors have free reign over their steamy, descriptive novels that take you to another realm altogether. The book that I was asked to review today is one of a series of books and it is what the authors are calling a Novella.
Beautiful Bitch
By Christina Lauren
Pub Date: July 9, 2013
ISBN: 9781476754147
Published by Gallery Books
This book is really the second in the series, although other books by the writing duo Christina and Lauren were previously written. This novella is a smaller book, very easy to read, and it was meant to continue on where the first book Beautiful Bastard left off – the love/hate relationship of Bennett and Chloe.
Bennett and Chloe work together and Chloe was Bennett’s assistant. Now moving into her own with her new job in the company, Bennett and Chloe are finding it harder and harder to see each other. Plus with a new division of the company coming on line, it is mainly frustration for them. However when they do get together, it is with sparks flying.
It is very interesting in the manner that the authors decided to write this. Much of the book is a reflection of memories and what has happened in the past to tie these two together. You get glimpses of visits with the parents and the embarrassing moments that they went through. There are plenty of places that makes you smile at the poor couples troubles! But it is obvious, the pair cannot live without each other, but work is an issue on the deepest level. Bennett decides that they need a get away and booked a trip to France at the worst time. Getting there and being together is tough on the couple, but true love reigns.
This book is a very fast read. There is tons of hot, steamy scenes and I like that the couple seems truly made for each other. There is no harshness between them and even their friends mostly approve of the connection. I enjoy a happy book and this is one that leaves you smiling at the end. That to me makes a great read – if I am ready to dive into the next book immediately.
One thing I cannot figure out is why the title of the book is Beautiful Bitch. Chloe is not one, at least in this book, and I really do not understand the fascination with using the B word when referring to a strong woman, which she is. Having not read the first in the series, Beautiful Bastard, I don’t get it. But at least the book was fun.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.