Beauty Tempts the Beast audiobook

I will never know peace again. Beast is the ultimate hero in this series. I loved seeing the characters from the next series and how they overlapped here! I just loved the plot and the relationship and literally everything. The third act breakup mirrored Fancy’s book and TRIED to break me but I remained calm and beautiful in the face of adversity. The epilogue destroyed my peace and I’ll never get a full night’s sleep again.

Heath sure knows how to end a series...5 stars2.5 on the spice scale

This is the last book in the Sins For All Seasons series. I enjoy retellings - this is one of my favorites! Hero Benedict Trewlove aka Beast, was orphaned as a baby. His mother appearing on the doorstep of Ettie Trewlove known for taking in babies born out of wedlock. He’s one of six babies Ettie’s taken in - all have their own story in this series.Our heroine went from Lady Althea to Miss Stanwick.. losing her fiancé, friends and her lifestyle. Her father, the Duke of Wolfford, has been hung for treason, the Crown confiscating his titles and properties. He was involved in a plot to assassinate the Queen, her mother passing shortly after. After losing everything, Althea has to learn to do for herself. Althea now lives (w/Griffith, her brother + the spare) on the dark side of London in Whitechapel, and works as a barmaid where she meets Beast. He’s immediately intrigued with her. She doesn’t talk, look or carry herself like other women living in Whitechapel. He knew the woman didn’t belong there. As much as he knew he’d never planned to be a brothel owner. Beast protects the women there which is why they’re living in the home he owns. After Beast saves Althea from a man attacking her, he reaches out to Althea offering her a better paying job. With his protection, of course, living under his roof.To not be a burden on her brothers, she strikes a bargain with Beast. She’ll do Beast’s bidding by tutoring the women living in the brothel on how to act proper to find respectable jobs -AND- Beast will teach her how to be a seductress - as she wants to be a Lord’s mistress and return to society on her own terms.Every moment forward, Beast is struggling not to give in to the temptation of Thea. Thea doing her best to tempt Beast. Their chemistry is off-the-charts. I adored their witty conversations, and that scene at the gambling hall was hilarious. I loved these characters. I loved watching Beast struggle to find a way to keep Thea in his life. Loved his family’s involvement in helping that along. I can’t stop gushing - Lorraine Heath blew me away with her writing, again!!You can read about Althea’s brothers in the new Once Upon a Dukedom duology. The first book released 3/30/21 is Scoundrel of My Heart.

4 Stars! It's been awhile since I last read from Ms. Heath, good thing her writings still didn't disappoint. The story has very low angst in it. Beast is feared by many, but contradict to his huge structure, he actually cares about women. Quite a gentleman in fact. Loved him. Althea on the other hand, is not someone I would root for because I really cannot fathom her reason to become a mistress. Like what??! I love the Trewloves, their bond as a family was really strong and their relationship funny. When the part about Benedict's lineage was revealed, it was so sudden and so fast that it felt rushed. Good thing this book has a great and satisfying epilogue. Some parts were left unanswered, which was explained in the end that the next book is gonna be about him. Although this book is part of a series, it could be read as a standalone. But to fully understand each Trewlove, I highly suggest you read the whole series. ARC provided through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Somehow I knew Beast would end up being my favorite. I so loved his journey. Packed with emotion, deeply sensual, and filled with humor and heart, I was immersed in the story from start to finish. And that Epilogue! My heart burst with joy while my eyes overflowed with tears and I laughed out loud. I couldn't have asked for a better conclusion to one of my favorite Lorraine Heath series. And, bonus! Heath is bringing us two future books featuring secondary characters (Thea's brothers) from Beauty Tempts the Beast with the possibility of Trewlove sightings in those stories. Color me beyond excited! Extended review at the blog when the book releases.ARC received from Avon via Edelweiss for an unbiased review.

4.5 starsAlthea Stanwick is the epitome of everything an aristocratic lady should be, but her father’s betrayal has left her family penniless and stripped of their titles and any honor they once had. Her plan for survival is now to learn the art of seduction so that she can attain some power over the men of society and return to that cutthroat world of her own accord. She’s just found the perfect man to teach her, a handsome and honorable man with the incongruous nickname of Beast.Benedict Trewlove has no idea as to his own origins, but he’s comfortable with his position as the de facto ruler, and protector, of the darker side of London. He’s devoted much of his adult life to protecting and aiding women, but the request Althea puts to him is shocking. Ben knows Althea doesn’t belong in his world, but he’s more tempted by her than he’s ever been and it’s a struggle for him not to break his own rules against dallying with a woman who’s under his protection. But when Benedict learns who he really is, their newfound love will be sorely tested against new responsibilities and past mistakes.This was quite a slow burn, but it was steaming right along and I loved it up until the point where Althea started pushing Ben away. Even though this is something I’m not crazy about and which typically is a major turn off for me, Althea’s reasons did make sense and she was for the most part always forthright with Ben about her feelings for him. The fact that she didn’t hide those feelings for too long was part of what saved this for me. As far as Ben is concerned, I adored him as a hero. He had a bit of everything going for him: tall, dark, and handsome; a little tortured; strong, silent type, and so noble. I adored him, especially when he allowed himself to be vulnerable. This was such a lovely way to finish out the Trewlove family’s stories and the epilogue gave me a lovely warm feeling. I’m so looking forward to the spin-off series and stories for Althea’s mysterious brothers.I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

"Era stato solo un bacio come un banchetto era soltanto un piatto, un temporale una goccia di pioggia o una bufera un fiocco di neve.Era stato tutto: il sole più splendente, la luna più grande, migliaia di stelle. Era stato ben più di un contatto tra le labbra che si muovevano all’unisono, assaggiandosi e adeguandosi a vicenda"Si chiudono le vicende della famiglia Trewlove e l'autrice ci ha incuriosito già sui personaggi dei due prossimi libri , Marcus e Griff , i fratelli di Thea.

Romantic and spicy, great read.

I should definitely check if there’s a list in Goodreads with all the variations of Beauty and the Beast coz I’m sure I have read enough of them in the historical romance genre. Beauty Tempts the Beast by Lorraine Heath is a mild retelling of the enchanting fairy-tale. A highly born gentle bred lady Althea Stanwick is in dire straits due to her father’s treason. Fate is of course, cruel, as her previous life of comfort and safety is gone like smoke and along with her brothers Althea is forced to live the life of a commoner. But admirably she’s not twiddling her thumps, to help get things moving she’s working as a barmaid and lady luck is finally smiling down on her in the form of one BEAST! Benedict Trewlove is called BEAST coz of his size and handicap which honestly was not convincing but the story progresses wonderfully with a kind-hearted Benedict aiming to care for Althea as he does for every woman under his care. Propositions are made, deals and agreements are signed but when has a fickle thing called heart followed the written words. Seductive and alluring, Althea and Benedict’s chemistry is scorching hot but it was the loving family of brothers and sisters in the Trewlove family that attracted me to this story the most. There’s a warm and affectionate feeling of togetherness that Lorraine Heath has conveyed beautifully so much that I am looking forward to reading the entire series.The angst caused by the identity surprise was not too challenging but it was easily understandable from the heroine’s point of view. Benedict’s character was simply swoon-worthy, the loyalty and care he provides for the women in the brothel striving to give them a better life makes him one endearing hero.Delightfully steamy, Beauty Tempts the Beast is book #6, the last in the series of Sins for all Seasons by the author. It is perfectly good as a stand-alone.