On Tour with Prism Book Tours
Are you in the mood for a modern spin on Beauty and the Beast?
This romance has plenty of nods to the original, but is its own story...
This romance has plenty of nods to the original, but is its own story...
Beauty and Her Boss
(Once Upon a Fairytale #1)
by Jennifer Faye
by Jennifer Faye
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 256 pages
March 1st 2018 by Harlequin Romance
Summary
An innocent beauty, a scarred hero...
Could she be the one to open up his heart?
Handsome but guarded former Hollywood star Deacon Santoro prefers the confines of his mansion since an accident left him scarred both inside and out. But he promised to protect sparky beauty Gabrielle Dupre, his new PA. Can Gabrielle convince Deacon that love will give them the fairy-tale ending they deserve?
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My Review
BEAUTY AND HER BOSS is a modern retelling of the beloved classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. There's one rather beastly actor whose life has been uprooted and one determined librarian who wants to protect her father and find the truth of the night that impacted all their lives. It's on the lighter side, but still with plenty of heart and chemistry between the two characters. An overall entertaining read!
It took me a few chapters to really get into this one. I was trying to figure out these characters and if I was going to like them at first. There was a lot of attraction and some celebrity worship between them and it was fairly all on the surface. Then as the story continued and there was more interaction between the characters, I got to know who they each were. Once that began, it was easy to invest in them and want them to both find the truth and a happily-ever-after together. I also enjoyed seeing them both evolve during the story and how their relationship and romance developed. By the end I loved them both and was cheering them on.
I'm a big fan of retellings when they're done well. This story had so many fun puns and twists on the classic, while also being its own story. I enjoyed figuring out how the author would implement certain aspects of the original in this modern setting. They were each like fun little wrapped-up gifts, each a delightful surprise, which made for a very fun read!
I did feel a few things could have been developed more. There was a hint towards a villain that didn't really go anywhere. There were a few things that didn't seem consistent with Deacon being a movie star, particularly security. And then the ending felt a little rushed.
In the end, was it what I wished for? This was a good mix of romance that was partially sweet and some places with a little more heat. There was also humor and heartbreak, making for an overall heartwarming read.
Content: Some innuendo, mild swearing, suggestive content, and a closed-door scene.
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the tour host, which did not require a positive review nor affect my review in any way.
It took me a few chapters to really get into this one. I was trying to figure out these characters and if I was going to like them at first. There was a lot of attraction and some celebrity worship between them and it was fairly all on the surface. Then as the story continued and there was more interaction between the characters, I got to know who they each were. Once that began, it was easy to invest in them and want them to both find the truth and a happily-ever-after together. I also enjoyed seeing them both evolve during the story and how their relationship and romance developed. By the end I loved them both and was cheering them on.
I'm a big fan of retellings when they're done well. This story had so many fun puns and twists on the classic, while also being its own story. I enjoyed figuring out how the author would implement certain aspects of the original in this modern setting. They were each like fun little wrapped-up gifts, each a delightful surprise, which made for a very fun read!
I did feel a few things could have been developed more. There was a hint towards a villain that didn't really go anywhere. There were a few things that didn't seem consistent with Deacon being a movie star, particularly security. And then the ending felt a little rushed.
In the end, was it what I wished for? This was a good mix of romance that was partially sweet and some places with a little more heat. There was also humor and heartbreak, making for an overall heartwarming read.
Content: Some innuendo, mild swearing, suggestive content, and a closed-door scene.
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the tour host, which did not require a positive review nor affect my review in any way.
About the Author
Award-winning author, Jennifer Faye pens fun, heartwarming contemporary romances with rugged cowboys, sexy billionaires and enchanting royalty. Internationally published with books translated into nine languages. She is a two-time winner of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Award, the CataRomance Reviewers' Choice Award, named a TOP PICK author, and been nominated for numerous other awards.
Tour Schedule
March 5th:
Launch
Nicole's Book Musings
Jorie Loves A Story
Mello & June, It's a Book Thang!
Paulette's Papers
March 6th:
I Am A Reader
Rockin' Book Reviews
Brooke Blogs
March 7th:
Wishful Endings
Becky on Books
Among the Reads
March 8th:
Book Reviews & More by Kathy
Bookworm Lisa
underneath the covers
Simply Kelina
March 9th:
Teatime and Books
Inside The Mind of an Avid Reader
Thoughts of a Blonde
March 10th: Grand Finale
Tour-Wide Giveaway
1 winner will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card, Lindor Truffles, Beauty & Her Boss mug, Beauty & the Beast Adult Coloring Book, colored pencils, Lindt Chocolate, candle, roses, stickers, pen, book magnet and bookmarks
US only
Ends March 14th
Ends March 14th
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