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Showing posts with label Beautiful Bastard series. Show all posts

Book Review: Beautiful by Christina Lauren



Beautiful
Beautiful Bastard #5
Author: Christina Lauren
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Romance
Released: October 4th 2016
Review Source: Gallery Books

The tenth work in the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling series that started with Beautiful Bastard.

A new couple finds love, and the casts of the previous books join in to celebrate this series finale in the most Beautiful way possible.


** This is an Adult romance novel recommended for ages 18+ due to sexual content and mature subject matter.**

Ugh you guyssss. Does it have to be the end of this series? Does it really? I would totally dig a novella from each couple every year, just a check in, see how they’re doing, see if panties are still getting ripped, secret pictures being taken, players playing. You know...the usual stuff you get curious about. So when this book arrived I was nearly in tears, and I thought if I don't read it, doesn't really end? I can hold this off, right? But then I remembered Will was in this book so holding off on reading this lasted all of 20 minutes and that 20 minutes were spent taking pictures of it and smelling it and thanking the book gods for this epic arc.

So I don’t know if I’ve made it clear or not, so if I haven’t I seem to have a bit of an attachment to this series. Beautiful Bastard was one of the first books that consumed me so quickly that I didn’t get up until it was over and nothing has changed since. Beautiful follows Jensen (Hanna’s older brother/Will’s BFF) and Pippa who we first met in Beautiful Secret as Ruby’s best friend and coworker. Pippa is definitely that eccentric, blunt, and says anything that comes to mind. She just comes off the page and makes you want to be best friends with her. So when she finds her boyfriend shagging another lady she just needs to get out of her headspace and have a holiday. And where would should Pippa go? America of course! Next step is getting drunk on a plane next to very delicious, meticulously polished man, and telling while explaining her whole life story. Well you would never guess who Mr. Pressed Pants turned out to be (well you’ve probably guessed) Jensen! You’d think their paths would end there, they wouldn’t cross again, not in Boston, it’s huge there! HA! Well Pippa walks in on Jensen telling his sister all about the mess of a woman he had to sit next to on his flight. And well that hot mess was Pippa. Things happen, stuff falls into place, and Pippa and Jensen find themselves the lone wolves on a two week long winetrip, I mean roadtrip, to drink a lot of wine and have an amazing time with Will, Hanna, Niall, and Ruby.

While Pippa is having a holiday away from her issues, Hanna keeps slapping Jensen in the face with his. Like, how he is single, works way too much, and doesn’t have much of a life outside his work and family. Jensen had been married before and then shortly after the wedding his wife up and left with no explanation and while he believes he’s over it, he still carries some of the baggage and hurt from the past. So we mix two very established couples (hey Will) with two very single strangers, add a lot of wine, and no cell service, and we get, well you’ll have to read it to see what we get, because it’s amamamazing.

Whether you’re mourning the end of this series or just beginning to fall in love, The Beautiful Series is just that, beautiful. The characters are vibrant and strong, their stories invite you and make you feel like you’re part of the family. I hate to say goodbye but I am so glad I was along for the ride.

Book Review: Beautiful Boss by Christina Lauren + Giveaway



Beautiful Boss
Beautiful Bastard #4.5
Author: Christina Lauren
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Romance
Released: March 1st 2016
Review Source: Gallery Books

One Player tamed. One nerd girl satisfied. And one more major life decision to make. When Will fell for Hanna, her quirky sense of humor and fierce dedication to her career were part of the attraction. (Not to mention her coy newbie attitude toward sex and her willingness to let him teach her everything.) But when the job offers start rolling in for her—and oh, they do—Hanna has trouble deciding what she wants, where they should live, and how much she should burden Will with the decision. Magic between the sheets is only one part of a relationship...getting on the same page is quite another altogether.
This is an Adult romance novel recommended for ages 18+ due to sexual content and mature subject matter.

Holy guacamole batman!

Everyone stop what you’re doing and hold the phone something epic is here… William Sumner is back, I repeat Will Sumner is BACK. I literally cannot contain my excitement. And I know what a novella is, I know what to expect, but c’mon that was not enough Will. BUT I am ever so grateful to get more of him.Because if there’s one thing you need to know about me is that I am OBSESSED with Will. No one has never been able to reach his level of scrumptiousness. Him and Hanna are OTP. I will never be able to express how much I just adore them and their story and player Will and ughhh I just love him.

So obviously I loved this, anything to do with Will and Hanna I will love. What I also loved was watching Hanna become a the boss she was meant to be. And since this is Will and Hanna’s wedding the gang are all together which is always fun to have but we got more of Hanna’s brother, Jensen, and I don’t know if that was some kind tease, but now I want a book on him. So…I hope that happens *fingers crossed*

In conclusion, stay away from Will, he’s my book boyfriend. Nah just playin’ I’ll share as long as you read his story because he’s perfect, Hanna’s hilarious, and you won’t ever regret this decision.



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Book Review: Beautiful Secret by Christina Lauren | Podcast




Beautiful Secret
Beautiful Bastard #4
Author: Christina Lauren
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Romance
Released: April 14th 2015
Review Source: Gallery Books

AN UPTIGHT BRITISH EXECUTIVE. AN ADVENTUROUS AMERICAN NEWBIE. A SEXY INTERNATIONAL SCANDAL IN THE MAKING.

New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author Christina Lauren’s Beautiful and Wild Seasons series hook up in Beautiful Secret for an erotic intercontinental romp that celebrates the best of both worlds!

When Ruby Miller’s boss announces he’s sending her on an extended business trip to New York City, she’s shocked. As one of the best and brightest young engineers in London, she knows she’s professionally up to the task. The part that’s throwing her is where she’ll be spending a month up close and personal working alongside—and staying in a hotel with—Niall Stella, her firm’s top urban planning executive and The Hottest Man Alive. Despite her ongoing crush, Ruby is certain Niall barely knows she’s alive…until their flirty overnight flight makes him sit up and take notice.

Not one for letting loose and breaking rules, recently divorced Niall would describe himself as hopeless when it comes to women. But even he knows outgoing California-girl Ruby is a breath of fresh air. Once she makes it her mission to help the sexy Brit loosen his tie, there’s no turning back. Thousands of miles from London, it’s easy for the lovers to play pretend. But when the trip is over, will the relationship they’ve built up fall down?


Let’s get one thing straight, if you haven’t picked up ANY Christina Lauren books you need to get up and go and get them, you’re only hurting yourself by missing out. So now that we’ve got that covered, let’s talk about this series. First of all how can these guys keep getting better!? First we get Bennett and I’m like “there’s no way anyone could top my beautiful bastard” and then BOOM they hit us with Max, the oh so extremely sexy Brit, like holy crap sexy. Of course I’m like “sorry Bennett, Max is cutting into your shine.” And then they hit us with Player, seriously Will won that race, had a beer, and took a nap before Bennett and Max caught up. And then of course my thoughts continued with no one will ever, ever, EVER, top Will (I’ve got a thing for Will’s when it comes to fiction). Then we’re slammed in the face with another Stella, who is completely different than any of these other Bastards, Strangers, and Players. And I am completely smitten!

Ruby is everything you love in a character, she’s smart, driven, sexy, bluntly honest, and falls for a Stella. Ruby is interning in London at for an engineering group at Richardson-Corbett, where Niall Stella is ‘Vice President, Director of Planning, and, Holy Hell, The Hottest Man Alive.” I believe that is the official title. Ruby has pinned after Niall for months, stealing glances, making mental charts of every kind of interaction, and Niall has no idea who she is; until they’re both sent out on a business trip in New York, where anything can happen.

Then Niall, who is so completely different from any of the guys Christina Lauren has written, but we love him just the same. He’s just recently divorced from his wife of 10 years, she was the only woman he’s loved, kissed, shared his life with, so being newly single things aren’t as easy for him as they were for the others. Niall is gentle, smart, an over thinker, and so damn sexy.

I feel like I could go on forever talking about this book. All the snarky comments, the gentle touches, CHAPTER 6, and all the love I have for these two characters. Also Pippa, Pippa was pretty much my fictional homegirl. But you need to experiences all those for the first time for yourself, while reading the book, not my review.

I was grinning and laughing after the first page of this book and didn’t stop until the end. So please do yourself a favor and pick up this series (Beautiful Bastard), this book, and the Wild Seasons series, you won’t regret it. What you will regret is waiting so long do so.







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Book Blitz: Beautiful Beloved | Christina Lauren | Exclusive Playlist | Giveaway



We are thrilled to share with you all this release day blitz for Beautiful Beloved written by Christina Lauren. 



Beautiful Beloved
Beautiful Bastard #7 (#3.6)
Author: Christina Lauren
Release Date: February 2nd 2015
Publisher: Gallery Books | Pocket Books


The seventh work in the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling series that started with the Beautiful Bastard, Beautiful Stranger, and Beautiful Player novels. Featuring all the Beautiful characters…plus one tiny new addition to the group.

In Beautiful Stranger, finance whiz Sara Dillon met the irresistibly sexy Brit, Max Stella, at a New York City club. Through the series we’ve watched them learn to balance commitment with their less than private brand of playfulness. In Beautiful Beloved, Max and Sara take it to the next step. But the question is: Will they be able to find a balance between the wild sexcapades they aren’t ready to retire, and the demands of parenthood that come along with their new Beautiful bundle of joy? Parenthood: it’s not for the weak of heart.
Did you miss our 4.5 trees review of Beautiful Beloved yesterday? CLICK HERE to read it.




Beautiful Beloved Playlist from Christina Lauren

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran



Newborn – Elbow
Say Yes – Elliott Smith
One Red Thread – Blind Pilot
She Came Along to Me – Billy Bragg & Wilco
3x5 – John Mayer
I Will Possess Your Heart – Death Cab for Cutie
Burn – Ellie Goulding
The Violet Hour – The Civil Wars




Once again the amazing team at Gallery Books is offering one winner in the US a eBook copy of Beautiful Beloved and a paperback copy of The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy: Second Edition. Just enter below and the normal terms and conditions apply.


Book Review: Beautiful Beloved by Christina Lauren




Beautiful Beloved
Beautiful Bastard #7 (#3.6)
Author: Christina Lauren
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Released: February 2nd 2015
Review Source: Pocket Stars | Gallery Books

The seventh work in the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling series that started with the Beautiful Bastard, Beautiful Stranger, and Beautiful Player novels. Featuring all the Beautiful characters...plus one tiny new addition to the group.

In Beautiful Stranger , finance whiz Sara Dillon met the irresistibly sexy Brit, Max Stella, at a New York City club. Through the series we’ve watched them learn to balance commitment with their less than private brand of playfulness. In Beautiful Beloved, Max and Sara take it to the next step. But the question is: Will they be able to find a balance between the wild sexcapades they aren’t ready to retire, and the demands of parenthood that come along with their new Beautiful bundle of joy? Parenthood: it’s not for the weak of heart.


I almost forgot how hot Max and Sara were together, almost. I love getting these novellas, where we get just a glimpse at how our beloved characters are doing, and what they’ve been up to. Max and Sara are back shortly after Sara has given birth to their Beloved, Annabel. They’re figuring out life with new roles, wife/mother, husband/father, and getting back on track and getting use to all the new changes.

It was so good to have these characters back; I love The Beautiful series, and will continue to love any ounce Christina Lauren gives to us. I was also extremely pleased to see my Will again; I have missed that sexy man. One thing is for sure, Max and Sara Stella are the HOTTEST couple, and Christina Lauren knows how to turn the heat on and UP. I love the relationship between the two outside of the bedroom as well; Max lets Sara be the woman she wants to be, doesn’t hold her back, and encourages her to succeed in any aspect of life. May it be a mother, a friend, or a successful career driven woman. They’re always there for each other, encouraging strength and success and absolutely maddening love for one another.

Daddy Max is not one to miss! If you are at all familiar with this series you have to read it, and if you’re not, what’s going on?! Get on the Christina Lauren bus!






Tomorrow you'll want to come back and visit the site. We will share an exclusive play list created by Christina Lauren just for Beautiful Beloved. Plus thanks to Gallery Books a giveaway to go along with the fantastic play list. See you tomorrow!!!

Book Review: Beautiful Beginning by Christina Lauren


Beautiful Beginning
Beautiful Bastard #3.5
Authors: Christina Lauren
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Released: November 19th 2013
Review Source: Gallery Books
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Back when not being able to stand each other also meant not being able to keep their hands of each other in Beautiful Bastard, neither Bennett nor Chloe could have seen this day coming.

An exasperated bride who just wants to elope. A determined groom whose only focus is getting to the wedding night. And—of course—a whole lot of name calling.


Okay this one is hard to write, the Beautiful series by Christina Lauren has been one of my favorites. I’ve had so much fun reading this series, and Beginning is just as fun as the others. 

Beautiful Beginning is a wild ride of wedding shenanigans with our favorite panty ripping couple. Beginning starts with Chloe and Bennett getting small stuff together for their wedding in San Diego, where Bennett proposes that he will not sleep with Chloe until their wedding night. Naturally Chloe disagrees and spends her time throughout the novella trying to seduce her Beautiful Bastard. This novella is full of love, pranks, disaster, meltdowns, and hot scenes. Christina Hobb and Lauren Billings do not disappoint in their concluding story, Beautiful Beginning

We get to see our favorite bickering couple together again planning the entire future together, while planning their best games. The story also gives you a look into Chloe and Bennett’s hilarious crazy family. But what’s a wedding without crazy family drama, and sexual tension? Fans will love the final novella in the ever loved Beautiful Bastard series. I’m sad to be saying goodbye to some of my favorite characters, but I am thrilled to see what Christina Lauren have in store for us in the future.




Fanfiction Recommendations

UPDATE (12/5/14): This post was created almost 5 years ago before many of these fanfic stories could one day actually become published books. I'm sure many of you know by now that several of our favorites Twilight fanfics have and will continue to be published. So you might not find those original fanfics stories online anymore because they have been pulled. I encourage you all to buy the published books, these books have been edited and revamped by the publishers and agents that have bought the rights to these stories. They are even better than the originals. Happy Reading!!!
So here you have what I would Pimp out to read in the Fanfic world. I haven't been reading much of it lately so I can read all the books i have to read. Some of these stories are complete other are not and you will have to sign up to get updates. Some also have been pulled and they only exist in PDF file. 

If you have a fanfic story you wanna pimp out in my blog or know of a really good one, Let me know and we will pimp it out on here. 





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