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    Beauty Dates the Beast
    Beauty Dates the Beast
    Beauty Dates the Beast
    Audiobook7 hours

    Beauty Dates the Beast

    Written by Jessica Sims

    Narrated by Leah Mallach

    3.5/5

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    WANTED:Single human female to join charming, wealthy, single male were-cougar for a night of romantic fun-and maybe more.Me: The tall, sensuous, open-minded leader of my clan.You: A deliciously curvy virgin who's intimately familiar with what goes bump in the night. Must not be afraid of a little tail. Prefer a woman who's open to exploring her animal nature. Interest in nighttime walks through the woods a plus.My turn-ons include protecting you from the worst the supernatural world has to offer. Ready for an adventure? Give me a call.Vampires and doppelgangers need not apply.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateMay 28, 2012
    ISBN9781452677804
    Author

    Jessica Sims

    Jessica Sims lives in Texas. She has some cats, plays video games, and confesses to reading comic books.

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    • 5/5
      Bathsheba, works for a company that sets up dates for paranormal beings of every kind. Although she is human, she knows that she must never date the clients. When a certain prestigious client, Beau. needs a date for the evening, when his date cancelled on him, she goes out with him against her better judgment. Then when sparks fly between them, she knows she is in deep trouble. Because not only is it forbidden to date Beau when it could easily get her fired from her job, and after having to protect her sister, she knows its very dangerous to get involved with Beau....but sometimes the way of the heart can get in the way of logic and reason...Beauty Dates The Beast is the first in the Midnight Liasons series, and the first book by this author. I was at the bookstore...and the title just drew me especially since I have a weakness for shifter romances and I was thrilled after reading this book....definitely a high rater for me!!!! I think I loved pretty much everything about this book and I can hardly wait for the sequel. From the first few pages I was drawn completely into the story, and fell in love with Bethsheba and her sister, very endearing characters, and then the moment we see Beau....I think I fell in love with this hero.....breakthtaking and full of sensual promises and thrilling adventures....the plot was full of ups and downs and unexpected twists and turns that will take you on a breathtaking journey, and a beautiful love story that will pull at the very heart strings of every romance lover!!!! A MUST DIE FOR READ!!
    • 4/5
      Excellent! It felt a bit odd to read book one after book two but it turned out well! It was sweet and a bit arrogant yet all charm. The windego was an interesting concept that I find I like quite a bit. Their downfall was sweet revenge. Bathsheba and Beauregard make a wonderful team. What he says to her in the end is breathtakingly gorgeous.


      I can't wait to read more of this author as she writes beautifully written work!
    • 4/5
      What a cute story, and a great idea for a series. Who needs a matchmaking service more than paranormal creatures?
    • 4/5
      Listened/Read for Fun (Library/Physical Book)Overall Rating: 4.00Story Rating: 4.00Character Rating: 4.00Audio Rating: 3.50 (not part of the overall rating)Read It Rate It Reviews: I have had Beauty Dates the Beast since 2013---I am sad it took me so long to read as it was delightfully funny! Fans of Molly Harper would enjoy this!!! I broke out laughing so many times during the story. Bathsheba (yes that is her name) was a great leading lady because I think most people could identify with her. She just wanted to keep her family safe, go to work, and survive a life she didn't plan. Her sister--OMG am I looking forward to her story--she wouldn't trade for the world even with all the trouble she brings. I just loved that about her. I also think by the end of the book that Beau had won me over. I swooned at their romance and teared up when they finally got it!Audio ThoughtsNarrated By Leah Mallach/Length: 7 hrs and 55 minsLeah did an excellent job with the narration but I am extremely picky with my West Texas accent since I grew up there. It wasn't quite right though if you weren't from there, you would never know. So totally a regional thing. She had great pacing and delivery though. I would totally listen to her again.Part of my Read It, Rate It, File It DONE! Reviews
    • 4/5
      Really liked this and hope there is one to follow it.
    • 3/5
      I picked up this title because I thought it might be a retelling and/or new version of the classic Beauty and the Beast fairy tale. Sadly, I was in for a little disappointment but that didn't deter me from reading this paranormal romance.I think what I liked the most was Bathsheba's and Beau's wit. They played well off each other, even when Bathsheba was being guarded. I also liked the fact that Bathsheba was protective of her sibling and wanted what was best for her.Some things that drove me nuts about the story was the first-person viewpoint. I'm not a fan of this style but I will read them when they are done well. The approach for this story was just okay for me. I did get tired of reading the story from Bathsheba's point of view the entire time.Also the ending was a bit of a letdown along with some confusion as to how they arrived at the conclusion that they did to take care of some of the problems that popped up during the story.Would I recommend this? Perhaps to those who are already readers of the genre.
    • 2/5
      The author's voice is strangely charming given that the heroine is a moron, the hero is from the overprotective-underexplaining-stalker mold, and the plotting is ... poor. I think that's the kindest way I can describe it. I didn't really enjoy reading this, frequently wanted to have a little chat with the author about the message she's sending to readers, yet the teaser for book 2 makes me kind of want to read the next in the series.
    • 3/5
      I have seen a lot of buzz for this book around the blogosphere and it sounded interesting so I decided to give it a try. Plus, I am a huge fan of shifters and when I saw that this world revolved around them I was really excited.We view this world through the eyes of Bathsheba, yeah, that is her name. I will admit I had a hard time getting used to that name. Her nickname was “Bath” and that just did not flow well either. She mentions in the book that her mother gave her a name from the Bible, but I am still not a fan. Names aside, Bathsheba works at Midnight Liaisons, which is a dating service for the paranormal. She is a human, but she still knows all about things that go bump in the night and it is her job to set them up on dates with each other. She works with her sister, Sara, who is a werewolf on the run. Sara was turned six years ago and does not want the wolf pack to find her and make her join them. So, Bathsheba protects her and does everything she can to keep people from discovering what Sara is. Since Bathsheba is playing protector, she does not get out much and hasn’t dated in a long time. I did admire Bathsheba for always putting her sister’s safety first and trying to do what was best for her family. She has a hard time keeping that up though once she meets Beau. He slowly convinces her that she is allowed to want something for herself. I mean, how long could anyone resist a hot cougar shifter doing everything in his power to seduce you? And Beau is a sweet talker. His sarcastic comments had me laughing out loud. The best scene with him though, was when he was trying to “romance” Bathsheba. I don’t know if he got his ideas from a cheesy movie or what, but his efforts, while very well intentioned, were so terrible. I was cringing for Bathsheba and laughing at poor Beau. The humor in this book kept the mood light and it was a nice diversion from the danger that was constantly chasing them.This book is a paranormal romance, but is only told from the point of view of Bathsheba. I will admit I missed the usual back and forth point of views that we normally see in the paranormal romance genre. I really wanted to get inside Beau’s head and see what he was thinking. Jessica did do a great job of describing things through Bathsheba’s eyes, but I was still curious about what life was like for Beau when Bathsheba wasn’t around. How did he run his clan every day? What were some of those members like? We do get to meet one, Ramsey, who is Beau’s second, but I wanted to see more.The only other issue I had with this book was the pacing. Everything was flowing great and I was hooked right up until the last fifty pages. While the book was supposed to be reaching its climax, I was just not as interested. Everything seemed to slow down and the writing style changed from the beginning of the book. After we meet our villain and the book comes back down to the resolution, I was happy with how things ended. There were just a couple of rough patches in there that I wish had moved faster or been more suspenseful.Even though there were a couple of aspects of this book that I had issues with, overall it was a good, fun read. The next book is going to focus on Bathsheba’s sister, Sara and I think Ramsey, especially after the last line of this book. I am hoping we will see more shifters in the next book since Sara is one herself. The book does not come out until next November, so we have a bit of a wait, but I look forward to seeing what adventure Jessica will bring us next.
    • 4/5
      Review courtesy of All Things Urban FantasyBEAUTY DATES THE BEAST, the first book in the Midnight Liaisons series by Jessica Sims (aka Jill Myles) is exactly what I hoped it would be based on the cover and description: super sexy, super fun, and full of super hot shifters. Bathsheba is a human pencil pusher working at a paranormal dating service. She is fiercely protective of her younger sister Sara and has gladly sacrificed her own personal happiness in order to keep Sara safe from a werewolf pack that hunts them both. When a cancelled date puts her job and safety in jeopardy, Bath is forced to step in and ends up on a date with Beau, a were-cougar who made my Alpha loving heart race. Supernatural politics, past vendettas, and an unnatural paranormal danger threaten to extinguish the sparks that fly between these two, but Beau refuses to let go of what he wants, and Bath is finding it harder and harder to remember why she keeps running.If you’ve read Jill Myles’s Succubus Diaries series, you know she excels at blending humor and romance in a way that elevates both. Under her new pseudonym, Jessica Sims, that same trademark blend shines throughout BEAUTY DATES THE BEAST but with a greater emphasis on romance. There is also a strong suspense element kept me up way into the wee hours of the night. Plus, I loved that the romantic tension started hot and stayed that way thanks to a very sexy twist on shifter mythology which I won’t spoil.If you’re a paranormal romance fan you’re going to love BEAUTY DATES THE BEAST. This has all the ingredients that make up a classic romance novel, but with a paranormal twist that heightens everything. The future books in the Midnight Liaisons series will feature new characters and new romances. Based on the ending of BEATY DATES THE BEAST, I’m betting that Bathsheba’s sister Sara and a certain were-bear will be up next. Can’t wait.Sexual Content:Scenes of sensuality. A few graphic sex scenes. Sexual assault. References to rape
    • 5/5
      Bathsheba Ward, is a human who works at Midnight Liaisons. A dating service exclusive to paranormals. When high profile client and were-cougar, Beau Russell gets cancelled on Bath seems to be the only logical replacement -- at least in Beau's eyes. Bath is constantly trying protect her werewolf sister from the wolf packs, taking this date with Beau could ruin all that they've worked for, but she really has no choice.I love when there is a great story to go along with a beautiful cover. Captivated by the gorgeous cover, I couldn't wait to read this one. I loved, loved Bathsheba and Beau's story. Beauty Dates the Beast was a fun and sensual read. Everything I love about paranormal romance was in this book. Beau Russell is absolutely yummy! If you are a shapeshifter fan this book is a must read.