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The Beautiful Series Collection: Chloe & Bennett
The love-hate romance of the Beautiful Bastard and his assistant has engrossed millions of readers worldwide. Finally in one steamy set comes the complete love story of New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren’s original power couple. The perfect gift for any romance fan, it will leave readers breathless—with anticipation and laughter.
BEAUTIFUL BASTARD (the sexy meet-cute): Whip-smart, ambitious intern Chloe Mills is so tempting that her completely infuriating and utterly irresistible boss Bennett Ryan is willing to bend the office rules—or outright smash them—if it means he can have her. All over the office.
BEAUTIFUL BITCH (the engagement): When Chloe’s career starts to take off, Bennett wishes it would all slow down long enough so he can have one wild night alone with his girlfriend. They take their fiery love-hate relationship to the next level with two plane tickets, one French villa, and a surprising conversation that leaves them wrestling under the covers.
BEAUTIFUL BOMBSHELL (the bachelor party): When his bachelor party gets completely derailed, Bennett takes every chance to rendezvous secretly with the woman he loves behind his friends’ backs. The happy couple gets one last blazing prewedding hurrah—but if what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, they might not ever want to leave!
BEAUTIFUL BEGINNING (the wedding): Chloe and Bennett have come a long way since their blazing conference room romps. Wedding bells can’t chime soon enough, so they can finally say their vows—and break the no-sex-until-the-wedding-night rule that keeps backfiring. Join them for the wedding of the century!
BEAUTIFUL BASTARD (the sexy meet-cute): Whip-smart, ambitious intern Chloe Mills is so tempting that her completely infuriating and utterly irresistible boss Bennett Ryan is willing to bend the office rules—or outright smash them—if it means he can have her. All over the office.
BEAUTIFUL BITCH (the engagement): When Chloe’s career starts to take off, Bennett wishes it would all slow down long enough so he can have one wild night alone with his girlfriend. They take their fiery love-hate relationship to the next level with two plane tickets, one French villa, and a surprising conversation that leaves them wrestling under the covers.
BEAUTIFUL BOMBSHELL (the bachelor party): When his bachelor party gets completely derailed, Bennett takes every chance to rendezvous secretly with the woman he loves behind his friends’ backs. The happy couple gets one last blazing prewedding hurrah—but if what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, they might not ever want to leave!
BEAUTIFUL BEGINNING (the wedding): Chloe and Bennett have come a long way since their blazing conference room romps. Wedding bells can’t chime soon enough, so they can finally say their vows—and break the no-sex-until-the-wedding-night rule that keeps backfiring. Join them for the wedding of the century!
848 pages, Paperback
First published November 3, 2015
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About the author
Christina Lauren
97 books100k followersChristina Lauren is the combined pen name of long-time writing partners/best friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. The coauthor duo writes both Young Adult and Adult Fiction, and together has produced twenty New York Times bestselling novels. Their books have been translated into 30+ languages. (Some of these books have kissing. Some of these books have A LOT of kissing.)
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April 15, 2020
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This short-story-collection was a nice addition to the actual series, and I loved reading about Chloe and Bennett, our favorite bitch and bastard, again! Although I really liked their stories, I also felt like there was something missing, at least for me and I can't really pinpoint what that's supposed to be, but the stories just felt like they dragged on a bit. The first one was fun to read and I really liked how both Chloe and Bennett tried to work less and play more, and the engagement was of course sweet AF. The second story was fun as well, with different perspectives since Max and Sara were kind of intigrated into that story as well, and we saw a pre-Hanna-Will, with all his wild ideas and pranks. I think my personal weak link was the last story, since it dragged on a bit for me! I really liked the whole book though and enjoyed thoroughly to read about all of them and how Chloe and Bennett went from engaged to married! I cannot wait to dig into the other short-story-collection as well!
3,5/5 stars
This short-story-collection was a nice addition to the actual series, and I loved reading about Chloe and Bennett, our favorite bitch and bastard, again! Although I really liked their stories, I also felt like there was something missing, at least for me and I can't really pinpoint what that's supposed to be, but the stories just felt like they dragged on a bit. The first one was fun to read and I really liked how both Chloe and Bennett tried to work less and play more, and the engagement was of course sweet AF. The second story was fun as well, with different perspectives since Max and Sara were kind of intigrated into that story as well, and we saw a pre-Hanna-Will, with all his wild ideas and pranks. I think my personal weak link was the last story, since it dragged on a bit for me! I really liked the whole book though and enjoyed thoroughly to read about all of them and how Chloe and Bennett went from engaged to married! I cannot wait to dig into the other short-story-collection as well!
3,5/5 stars
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May 6, 2016i wished there was more about this couple i would have loved to read about her being pregnant and Bennet having to deal
June 1, 2017
Very good, but very short. I love the relationship between Bennett and Chloe. Their kids will be beautiful!
May 9, 2022
The Beautiful Series Collection: Chloe & Bennett (Beautiful Bastard #1-1.5, 2.5, 3.5) was a great read by Christina Lauren. This box set consists of; Beautiful Bastard, Beautiful Bitch, Beautiful Bombshell, and Beautiful Beginning. Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren was a great book. The two authors behind Christina Lauren are absolutely great. I loved reading Chloe and Bennett's story. They are two people that you want to see happy and together. Although they are boss and intern they start a great affair. They need to find a way to love each other and be together. Beautiful Bitch by Christina was another great book by this awesome duo. I loved reading the continuation of Bennett and Chloe's. The two are a couple that you absolutely root for and want them to be happy. I loved reading what happens when they put themselves and their relationship before their careers. Beautiful Bombshell by Christina Lauren was another great book in the series. This book had Max, Henry and Will take Bennett to Vegas for his Bachelor Party. I loved reading about how their weekend. away became Bennett and and Max playing a game of secrecy as their women surprise them in town. Beautiful Beginning (Beautiful Bastard #3.5) was a great read by Christina Lauren. Bennett and Chloe never thought they would end up married after not being able to stand each other. Chloe is an exasperated bride, that just wants to elope. Bennett is a determined groom that is focusing on getting to the wedding night. I enjoyed reading this book and cant wait to read more by the author.
March 4, 2024
Die drei zusätzlichen Geschichten zu Chloe und Bennet haben mir sehr gut gefallen, da man nach dem ersten Buch nochmal mehr einen Einblick in ihr Leben bekommen hat.
Vom mehr Zeit für einander nehmen und dem Antrag in der ersten Geschichte, über den Junggesellenabschied von Bennet in Vegas (aus der Perspektive von Bennet und Max) im zweiten „Kurz-Roman“, bis zur Hochzeit und der vorher auferlegten „Keuschheit“ im letzten Band, war es durchweg spicy und manchmal auch ein wenig zu viel, aber auch lustig und spannend.
Die Aufdringlichkeit von Chloe im letzten Teil hat in meinen Augen fast schon an Belästigung gegrenzt und hat dadurch leider die Leichtigkeit und Spannung aus der Sache für mich rausgenommen. Sie hat seine Wünsche nicht respektiert und wäre es anders herum gewesen, dann wäre der Aufschrei wahrscheinlich laut gewesen. Da ging mir ihr verhalten leider etwas zu weit.
Ich bin froh über alle Teile auch ein bisschen was von den anderen Paaren mitbekommen zu haben. Vor allem im zweiten Teil die Perspektive von Max und Sara nochmal aufzubringen war spannend.
Will und Hanna auf der Hochzeit im dritten Band direkt „nach ihrem richtigen Buch“ zu erleben und den Antrag mitzubekommen war toll!
Vom mehr Zeit für einander nehmen und dem Antrag in der ersten Geschichte, über den Junggesellenabschied von Bennet in Vegas (aus der Perspektive von Bennet und Max) im zweiten „Kurz-Roman“, bis zur Hochzeit und der vorher auferlegten „Keuschheit“ im letzten Band, war es durchweg spicy und manchmal auch ein wenig zu viel, aber auch lustig und spannend.
Die Aufdringlichkeit von Chloe im letzten Teil hat in meinen Augen fast schon an Belästigung gegrenzt und hat dadurch leider die Leichtigkeit und Spannung aus der Sache für mich rausgenommen. Sie hat seine Wünsche nicht respektiert und wäre es anders herum gewesen, dann wäre der Aufschrei wahrscheinlich laut gewesen. Da ging mir ihr verhalten leider etwas zu weit.
Ich bin froh über alle Teile auch ein bisschen was von den anderen Paaren mitbekommen zu haben. Vor allem im zweiten Teil die Perspektive von Max und Sara nochmal aufzubringen war spannend.
Will und Hanna auf der Hochzeit im dritten Band direkt „nach ihrem richtigen Buch“ zu erleben und den Antrag mitzubekommen war toll!
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December 29, 2020
"You don’t like interruptions, I don’t like delayed gratification. Which of us do you think will get her way?”
Most favorite quote from the book Beautiful Beginning by Christina Lauren.
This is a book that is nail biting and exciting.
In a clash of willpowers,
Who will win?Ryan? Mills?
It is all worth your time.
Again a loud happy shout to ChristinaLauren.
Most favorite quote from the book Beautiful Beginning by Christina Lauren.
This is a book that is nail biting and exciting.
In a clash of willpowers,
Who will win?Ryan? Mills?
It is all worth your time.
Again a loud happy shout to ChristinaLauren.
May 6, 2017
I love the story!!
September 6, 2019
It’s insane to me the amount of people whose careers Stephenie Meyer unknowingly made, yet she still doesn’t receive any royalties - or even the respect that she deserves.
March 14, 2021
Ganz gut aber ist halt auch nur ein Begleiteband
September 7, 2021
Vegas Baby
April 6, 2024
Loved it read very quickly
December 20, 2016
Habe viel mehr erwartet.
September 10, 2019
Alle 3 Kurzgeschichten in einem Buch vereint, was das ganz um einiges besser abrundet.
Einzeln hätte ich mir diese als Ebook nicht geholt, da sie nur zusammen Spaß machen zu lesen aber auch weil mir der dritte Teil am besten gefallen hat.
Man erfährt wie es mit Bennet und Chloe weiter geht, aber auch ein paar Charaktere trifft man hier wieder. Dadurch werden die Geschichten ganz gut abgerundet. Man findet sich dank des Schreibstil gut in die Geschichten ein und es hat Spaß gemacht zu lesen wie es weiter geht. Was mir sehr gut gefallen hat ist das man nicht nur Einblick in Bennetts oder Chloes Gedankenwelt hat.
Besonders hat mir „Beginning“ gefallen, dieser Band hatte mehr Story und es gab einfach herrliche Situationen. Band 1 fand ich leider etwas flach und ich hatte das Gefühl es ging nur um Sex, auch wenn dieser bei den beiden nicht fehlen darf. Im Großen und Ganzen haben mir die Geschichten gefallen und Runden die Geschichte von Chloe und Bennett noch mal schön ab.
Einzeln hätte ich mir diese als Ebook nicht geholt, da sie nur zusammen Spaß machen zu lesen aber auch weil mir der dritte Teil am besten gefallen hat.
Man erfährt wie es mit Bennet und Chloe weiter geht, aber auch ein paar Charaktere trifft man hier wieder. Dadurch werden die Geschichten ganz gut abgerundet. Man findet sich dank des Schreibstil gut in die Geschichten ein und es hat Spaß gemacht zu lesen wie es weiter geht. Was mir sehr gut gefallen hat ist das man nicht nur Einblick in Bennetts oder Chloes Gedankenwelt hat.
Besonders hat mir „Beginning“ gefallen, dieser Band hatte mehr Story und es gab einfach herrliche Situationen. Band 1 fand ich leider etwas flach und ich hatte das Gefühl es ging nur um Sex, auch wenn dieser bei den beiden nicht fehlen darf. Im Großen und Ganzen haben mir die Geschichten gefallen und Runden die Geschichte von Chloe und Bennett noch mal schön ab.
April 14, 2016
LOVED THEM ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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