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 officeAs 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 2 million reads on fanfiction sites—Beautiful Bastard has been extensively updated for re-release.
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"I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Finally, a heroine who isn't a innocent little virgin who is in awe of the big, bad, tortured hero (retch!!). Just two stubborn people who drive each other crazy but have amazing sexual chemistry. I really liked Chloe - she was strong-willed and not afraid to call Bennett on his crap. Equally, Bennett was a loveable bastard who redeemed his behaviour towards the end of the book. I am so glad he didn't have a 'tainted past' that he could blame for his crap - he was just a bastard haha. Refreshing :)" — Helen (5 out of 5 stars)
"I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Finally, a heroine who isn't a innocent little virgin who is in awe of the big, bad, tortured hero (retch!!). Just two stubborn people who drive each other crazy but have amazing sexual chemistry. I really liked Chloe - she was strong-willed and not afraid to call Bennett on his crap. Equally, Bennett was a loveable bastard who redeemed his behaviour towards the end of the book. I am so glad he didn't have a 'tainted past' that he could blame for his crap - he was just a bastard haha. Refreshing :)"
“Filled with plenty of hot sex and sizzling tension.”
“The perfect blend of sex, sass, and heart, Beautiful Bastard is a steamy battle of wills that will get your blood pumping!”
“Smart, sexy, and satisfying…Destined to become a romance classic.”
“Beautiful Bastard has heart, heat, and a healthy dose of snark. Romance readers who love a smart plot are in for an amazingly sexy treat!”
" Its exciting and semi predictable but a good story. I am loving this series. BB is HOT "
" I liked their chemistry and snarkiness! I would have loved an epilogue about how they were doing a year or so down the road but I guess that is where I just have to use my imagination. Looking forward to the second book! "
" Overall, hot & steamy from start to finish.... Most sex in 1 book I've ever read - ever! Good read indeed "
" Oh my. What else can I say about this book aside from holy hot. I couldn't put this one down, ans Bennett Ryan is one hot piece of ass. :) "
" Wow just finished this in almost a day. That was just sex after see and more sex. Bennett is just a master. And I love how they would bang and Chloe would just peace out all pissed. Not me!!!! Their trip was def there turned point and that's when i got all comfy on my couch and really enjoyed it. He totally fell for her. Glad she put her work before him. Smart woman. Alls well that ends well. Ending was too rushed but still loved it. Do we all need a Bennett at the work place??? Lol. "
" This book was amazing! I couldn't put it down! Must read!!! "
" Excellent book! Really loved it. Good love story. "
" Surprisingly written very well. Couldn't stop reading. Very addictive. Wish it went for longer. "
" It took a few chapters but once the characters personalities and emotions began unfolding I really enjoyed this book! ;) "
" Did anyone else notice that the names of the characters are the same as in Twilight?! Really!!! "
" If you loved the 50 Shades series you will enjoy this for sure! "
" Steamy and rough from page 1. Intense to the very end! "
" It was a cute love story!!! Nothing too exciting. Did love the random sex though "
" very weak plot. No recommendation from me. "
" Brilliant loved it! "
" talk about hotness!! chole and bennett are the real deal! She is like his equal..glad they got their HEA :) "
" OMG I loved this book MY favorite. "
" Taking the whole love/hate relationship to a whole new level ;) "
" Loved it!!! I really like when the author's show both sides, his and her's, so you can see what they are both thinking about the situation they are in. Looking forward to the next one by Christina Lauren!! "
Christina Lauren is the combined pen name of longtime writing partners and best friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, the bestselling authors of two romance series, the Beautiful Bastards and the Wild Seasons, as well as fourteen stand-alone novels. Find them online at ChristinaLaurenBooks.com, @ChristinaLauren on Instagram, or @ChristinaLauren on Twitter.
Grace Grant is an audiobook narrator. Her works include Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren and If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones, among others.
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