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Beautiful Beast: A Steamy Small Town Romance (Grimm’s Valley Romances Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Ines Johnson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Combat left him scarred, but can this beauty teach him that love is worth fighting for?

Adam Best carries the scars of war, not just on his body but in his heart. A former soldier, he now seeks solace in the shadows of Grimm Valley, hiding from the world that can't see past his scars. His love for classic literature is his only escape, his words a refuge from a past that haunts him. But when Trix Lestrange slides into the stacks, the sassy and beautiful collector of romance novels who detests classic literature demands he make space for her on the shelves.

Their fiery debates over literature ignite into an unexpected, passionate affair. But Trix, shaped by a past that taught her love is fleeting, fears a dark moment that could end their story. Can Adam set aside his beastly nature to show her the beauty of the love they could share?

Once upon a time has never been so hot in this steamy small town where heroes fall hard for modern-day damsels who know how to handle their swords.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CS4FD9GF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oliver Heber Books (February 27, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1810 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 188 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Quinn
5.0 out of 5 stars Ten stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
I have really been enjoying this series, but Trix and Adam's story just blew me away. It was on the shorter side, but those pages contain so much. For example, Trix loves romance novels as a genre, but actual romance isn't for her. She says that she has never made it past the dark moment, the conflict that causes the couple to break up. She fears that dark. That theme resonates all through the novel, particularly in terms of the dark chapters of history that we would like to forget. Those discussions were fascinating because they were voiced by different characters at various times. I really appreciated the way it was woven in without detracting from the main plot at all, a difficult thing to do. And that was just one of the themes. I'm telling you, there is a lot packed in here.
Trix views her time with Adam in romance story terms, and that adds a lot of fun to the story. She keeps trying to identify beats and tropes, something that also moves the plot along in a clever way. My favorite part was when she realized what kind of book boyfriend Adam really is. That was hilarious! Adam is a perfect match for Trix and a joy to read. I would give this 10 stars if I could.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wounded warrior meets feminist romance novel devotee
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
Adam Best known as Beast to his military buddies is badly burned while rescuing his teammates leaving scars on his face, chest and hands. Not only does he suffer from the physical pain left from the tightening of the skin, the dryness that resulted, but the emotional pain leaves him hiding in the shadows trying not to be seen. Trix Lestrange is a romance novel devotee but does not need a man in her life while she attempts to make her dream come true by having the largest archive of African-American Romance novels available to the public worldwide. These two have mutual acquaintances and one in particular is Rosalee Briarwood better known as Rosie and she is a “tarot card reader enthusiast” and Grimm’s “matchmaking menace”. This time Rosie has paired Adam and Trix together but they claim to hate each other but do they really or have they come to a rather interesting mutually secretive arrangement? I will admit that the first few chapters seemed to drag for me but once Adam found Trix in the basement of the library and the real deal became known the book took on a whole new life. I loved Adam’s character and although he seemed to switch from a dominant alpha to more of a cinnamon role I didn’t find that to be an inconsistency because changing up is what continues to make things interesting. Life is about being able to adapt and be different in the circumstance you’re in at the moment. Adam did that perfectly. Trix’s character was more consistent throughout but she did mellow some once she allowed herself to love. And, yes, one of favorite parts about the book was her way of analyzing everything compared to a romance novel; from the different developmental stages of a love relationship to the defining of a person.
I received a free Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book via Booksprout but was given no monetary compensation. I read for the enjoyment and voluntarily review so that others may know what to expect and authors may be helped by critique and encouragement.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but so many missed opportunities to explore the central themes of story. Fell short for me
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
Plot: 3, actually had a greater theme than just to two MC's falling in love.
Spice: 3, teeny hint at some bum stuff, but no k!nk. Most memorable spicy scenes of the series so far.
Overall: 3. Had some great moments between characters with difference of culture, upbringing, etc. but because book was so short (as compare to others), it didn't fully explore or develop those themes.

Received as part of a Goodreads Giveaway: Book 3 in the Grimm Valley Series. The story lines hint at Beauty and the Beast, but to this trader, the traditional description felt backwards. While Adam, our MMC, literally nicknamed Beast, and scarred from war, is cast as the "beast", it's really Trix who has a beastly attitude. Combative, contrary, she comes across as simply angry for the sake of holding up some fake front of strength via 4th wave feminism (instilled by her mother). By contrast, Adam comes across as a beauty (of the mind) - educated, worldly, contemplative, quoting a wide breadth and depth of scholars, knowledge, and resources. What should tie these two together, actually initially separates them. Both love books, but one preferring the classics which act as a mirror of history to learn from, the other clinging to romance novels as a source of social commentary. Trix's prejudice comes through frequently: ""No, you did not just quote an African proverb to me" (she was raised by a French woman in the US) - when the man's LITERALLY been to West Africa and learned the proverb in person directly from the source. Ironically, she's against Adam's biographical subject b/c of it's roots in the Confederacy. But she never stops to ask if they family grew or learned from the expereince, whether the family HAD to serve, or was forced to, or whether the modern descendant was even white. (This is a interracial romance and that's made clear from the beginning. Themes of race and heritage run throughout the story). Reversley, it's perfectly okay for HER to be rude and judgemental to others when she snidely quips at an Middle Eastern-American character "And then you went to fight in the country of your ancestors for the other side." Halfway through the book and Trix, the voice we've heard from the most, is simply a biased, spiteful little girl who can't get over her mommy-induced daddy-issues and can't seperate life from plot points. This third book in the series was practically half the length of the first book but it felt twice as long. Eventually Trix does come to see the value Adam has, opens her eyes to her detrimental life outlook, but that realization feels rush and literally at the last minute. I really wanted to like this story as I enjoyed the first two books, but I couldn't help thinking "Adam deserves better ." I wished more was placed on highlighting the beautiful differences of culture these two people had, but that wasn't explored. Overall, wasn't awful. I just felt it fell short. I will definitely still read the remaining books in the Grimm Valley series, but I don't see myself reaching for this one to reread. (188 pages)
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