Bookworm and the Beast
Eastport Bay Billionaires, Book 1
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Laney Scott
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Roman Strong
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By:
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Tru Taylor
About this listen
I've been sent into the lair of the beast....
It should be a dream assignment—leave my boring day-to-day routine and travel to a seaside mansion to interview superstar author Jack R. R. Bestia. Who wouldn’t want that?
Me, that’s who.
He has a reputation for being reclusive and temperamental, but that’s not why I’m leery of the assignment. It’s because the first (and last) time I met Jack…well, let’s just say I didn’t make a good impression.
When I get to the mansion—which is more like a secluded castle—things don’t go much better. I’m sure he’s going to throw me out entirely. The only way I manage to squeak in is by signing a massive nondisclosure agreement. And I soon figure out why.
Jack has a secret—and it’s a big one.
Now that ironclad contract I signed means I have to stay here until his long-overdue book is finished—and he’s not going to make it easy.
Jack acts every bit as beastly as the tabloids claimed, and I feel like a fairytale princess trapped in his tower. But every once in a while I get a glimpse of the charming (not to mention super sexy) man beneath the growly exterior and I wonder...could this beast be tamed?
Bookworm and the Beast is a full-length hot romantic comedy take on the Beauty and the Beast fairytale. It's a stand-alone enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, slow-burn billionaire romance with no cheating or cliff-hangers, but plenty of humor and heart.
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In this modern-retelling of "Beauty and the Beast", Savannah Carmichael, betrayed by an unreliable source, returns to her hometown of Danvers, Virginia, with her once-promising journalism career in ruins. Given the opportunity to get back in the game by writing a patriotic human interest piece, Savannah turns her attention to the town hermit, Asher Lee, a wounded veteran who returned to Danvers eight years ago, and hasn't been seen since.
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A BREATHTAKING JOURNEY OF TRUST, BETRAYAL & LOVE
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 04-11-15
By: Katy Regnery
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Protecting His Best Friend's Sister
- The Protectors, Book 1
- By: Samantha Chase, Noelle Adams
- Narrated by: Maxine Mitchell, Joe Arden
- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
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The only woman I want is the one I can never have. Harper. My best friend’s sister. I’ve wanted her since I was eighteen, but she’s always been off-limits. Now I’m home after years in the Marines, and nothing has changed - except everything has. Her brother is dead, and she’s on a hopeless quest for answers about his death. And I want her just as much as ever. Someone is trying to kill her now, and she won’t let me keep her safe.
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Annoying Heroine
- By Chuck n Deb on 11-11-19
By: Samantha Chase, and others
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Sugar Rush
- By: Donna Kauffman
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
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When baker extraordinaire Leilani Trusdale left the bustle of New York City for Georgia's sleepy Sugarberry Island, she didn't expect her past to follow. Yet suddenly, her former boss, Baxter Dunne, aka Chef Hot Cakes, the man who taught her everything pastry, wants to film his hit cooking show in her tiny cupcakery. The same Chef Hot Cakes whose molten chocolate-brown eyes and sexy British accent made Lani's mouth water and her cheeks blush the color of raspberry filling - stirring all kinds of kitchen gossip....
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Predictable formula romance.
- By Maggie May on 09-10-14
By: Donna Kauffman
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Down on Me
- By: J. Kenner
- Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine
- Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
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With his tight muscles and vibrant ink, certified bachelor Reece Walker is the kind of man who’s used to having any woman he craves in his bed - except Jenna Montgomery. She’s been his best friend for years, and that’s a line he just can’t cross. Until a wild, stolen kiss changes everything. Now anything goes, and Reece is determined to use every wicked skill in his sensual repertoire to claim Jenna as his friend, his lover, his everything.
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Good listen!
- By Virginia on 08-18-18
By: J. Kenner
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The Perfect Illusion
- By: Winter Renshaw
- Narrated by: Holly Chandler, Matthew Holland
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
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I'm in the midst of scrawling "I quit!" onto his fancy cardstock letterhead when my boss corners me. He needs a favor, he says. And then he asks how well I can act. Hudson Rutherford needs a fiancée. With his old-moneyed parents forcing him to marry some bratty hotel heiress and his hedonistic, playboy lifestyle at stake, the only way to get them to back off is to make them think he's truly, madly, deeply in love...with me - his third personal assistant this year. But I can hardly stand working for him as it is.
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suprised
- By Suzy on 04-20-18
By: Winter Renshaw
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Kiss and Tell
- By: Suzanne Brockmann
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
- Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
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When Leila Hunt is swept off her feet by a ninja at a New Year's Eve costume party, she has no idea who the masked man is. When the clock struck twelve, what began as a friendly New Year's greeting quickly became the most unforgettable kiss Leila had ever experienced with anyone--including her absent boyfriend. But of all the possible suspects, Leila hardly imagines that the ninja is the same man who's teased, tormented--and secretly intrigued--her since childhood.
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Nice installment!
- By Judy on 01-11-10
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Dangerous Race
- By: Dee J. Adams
- Narrated by: Eve Bianco
- Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
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Four years ago, race car driver Tracey Bradshaw almost died in a horrific crash. Now scarred inside and out, she's making a comeback, but her team is plagued by a series of "accidents."
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- By Leesa on 07-10-13
By: Dee J. Adams
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Misadventures of a City Girl
- Misadventures, Book 1
- By: Meredith Wild, Chelle Bliss
- Narrated by: Jennifer Mack, Lance Greenfield
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
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Fresh off a divorce from a Hollywood hotshot, Madison Atwood needs an escape. With the paparazzi fresh on her heels and her love life splashed on every tabloid, she runs away to a swanky retreat in Northern California. Avalon Springs is the mountainside haven she needs to find herself again. Luke Dawson lives off the grid, preferring solitude to society. When he finds a beautiful woman soaking in the hot springs on his property, he can't stop himself from watching her. She captures his attention, but she's just a city girl - a beautiful distraction disturbing the peace.
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Ugh!
- By Cathy Landerman on 09-21-17
By: Meredith Wild, and others
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Premiere
- A Romance Writers of America Collection, Book 1
- By: Romance Writers of America Inc., Sylvia Day - editor
- Narrated by: Rachel Vivette, Cole Ferguson, Carmen Rose, and others
- Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
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From Romance Writers of America comes a never-before-published collection of tales that showcases the breadth and complexity of the world's most popular genre of fiction!
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Discovering new talent
- By Mavi on 04-08-15
By: Romance Writers of America Inc., and others
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Holly and Mistletoe
- By: Susan Mallery
- Narrated by: Eliza Foss
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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Holly Garrett was in trouble. The stranger who'd saved her from a storm was not asking for her help. And he was inviting her to live with him. She could cook for him, and bathe him, but nothing had prepared he for the glances he threw her way.
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Questionable classification
- By Nancy on 12-08-09
By: Susan Mallery
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His Secretary: Undone
- By: Melanie Marchande
- Narrated by: Elena Wolfe
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
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I'm about to throw an ashtray at my boss's head. Turns out, the mind behind my favorite, steamy romance novels...the ones I only read in private...the ones that are my only escape after a long day of dealing with The Boss from Hell? It's not Natalie McBride, the sweet, rural housewife. It's him. That's right: my boss, Adrian Risinger, the 33-year-old, maddeningly sexy, pissant billionaire "bad boy" who thinks he runs my life. He is also the author of all my deepest, most secret fantasies.
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I TRULY LOVED THIS STORY
- By Ya Book Girl on 07-09-15
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The Last Man on Earth
- By: Tracy Anne Warren
- Narrated by: Kate Turnbull
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
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Idealistic good girl Madelyn Grayson believes in doing what's right. Even as a high-powered executive in the mad world of advertising, she doesn' t cut corners, making her ad campaigns sizzle without having to burn anyone along the way. Rival exec Zack Douglas never wastes an opportunity to land the next big deal - especially when it benefits him. A bad boy with a reputation to match, he has no qualms about doing whatever it takes to get ahead, no matter who gets in the way.
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Poor Madeline
- By Kay on 04-23-18
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Love in the Afternoon
- By: Alison Packard
- Narrated by: Gia St. Claire
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
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Kayla Maxwell is eager to shed her slasher-flick bimbo image - and she plans to do just that in her new role on daytime's most popular soap. With a chance to showcase her dramatic range, Kayla will be able to wash away the lingering betrayal and public humiliation left by her controlling, philandering ex-boyfriend. Sean Barrett, the son of an influential, award-winning actor, is the hottest soap star in the country. Paired on-screen with the talented and beautiful Kayla Maxwell, Sean is determined to keep her at arm's length, burned before by fame-seeking actresses who had no qualms about using him to get to his famous father.
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Very Enjoyable Romance
- By Lia on 06-25-13
By: Alison Packard
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Where Sea Meets Sky
- By: Karina Halle
- Narrated by: Angela Dawe, Nelson Hobbs
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Joshua Miles has spent his early 20s spinning his wheels. Working dead-end jobs and living at home has left him exhausted and uninspired, with little energy to pursue his passion for graphic art. All that changes when he meets Gemma Henare, a vivacious out-of-towner from New Zealand. What begins as a one-night stand soon becomes a turning point for Josh. He can't get Gemma out of his head, even after she has left for home, and finds himself throwing caution to the wind for the first time in his life.
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Narration great, story boring
- By Desiree on 09-27-20
By: Karina Halle
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Chasing Clouds
- By: Kathryn Andrews
- Narrated by: Callie Dalton, Stephen Dexter
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
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Reid Jackson - I’m a simple guy. There are only two things I love: my family and playing professional football. I may not understand why people get married, but I’d go anywhere for my brother, even his friend Camille’s wedding. Once I’m there, I realize our Bronx upbringing has left me unprepared for the world of old Southern money. Over 24 hours, I see scandal, threats, and lies. It’s a life I don’t relate to, a place I never want to belong. Even so, when the minister asks if anyone objects, I shock not only myself but also the beautiful bride when I stand up.
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Had Potential
- By B. D. on 02-02-20
By: Kathryn Andrews
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- Bette
- 07-01-22
Wonderfully Captivating & Delightful! Great🎧📚🎧
Tru Taylor pens another fabulously delightful romantic comedy set in her “Eastport Bay Billionaires” series, a series of standalone novels, each book features different lead characters that may have connections with others in the series but everything you need to know about them in the descriptive details so you will never feel lost or that you missed something. Another connection is that each book is fairytale inspired, and “A Beauty and the Beast” inspired this one. This book grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it the entire time, the characters are realistic, easy to relate to and connect with, they are easy to care about too. I adored the lead characters, Bonnie Hamelin and Jack R.R. Bestia even when he was at his grumpiest and I loved their first interaction, Jack’s book signing, Bonnie fan girling, it was a great scene, a memorable one for both but in different ways. Bonnie, an aspiring author, put her dream to write her own book aside while working for the Daily Report and helping to care for her Dad. When her boss offers her an assignment of a lifetime, an exclusive interview with an author who rarely does them, Jack R.R. Bestia, she was reluctant to take the assignment, afraid he would remember her from their awkward encounter at his book signing two years earlier. Jack does not do interviews and is not happy about having to do this one, he has had a rough year and is struggling, which is not something he wants to share with his fans or his publisher. He does not plan on spending too much time with her, but he did not plan for the whole interview to go south. Bonnie noticed how much Jack had changed from the first time she met him, he is more of a beast and acts like one too. He infuriated her, but then he turns around and does the right thing, until he doesn’t. I loved how everything played out in this cleverly plotted story, it has a perfect balance of drama, angst, humor, heartfelt emotions and a slow burn but oh so worth the wait romance. Tru Taylor, thank you for another fabulously delightful story and emotional rollercoaster ride.
🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration, Laney Scott and Roman Strong had a complete understanding of the characters they were portraying, gave each a voice that suited that character’s persona and was believable in every role they played. Laney Scott nailed it as Bonnie grasped every side of her personality and Roman Strong did the same for Jack, grumpiness and all. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and projected them into their performance and had you feeling every single one. These entertaining storytellers were a pleasure to listen to and their narration enhanced an already amazing story to another level. Thank you for this great listen.
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- Stacey
- 07-14-22
Bonnie is Eager to Meet Her favorite author Jack.
This is sometimes what I wonder how authors would get inspiration from. I loved listening to this while working. I had to stop this to focus a couple of times on work. Truly, these voice actors brought the characters to life. Sometime you just need a little rom.com to get love back in the air..
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- kgagnon
- 07-27-22
Sweet and Enchanting Romcom!
This was a fun reimagining of a classic fairy tale. Jack & Bonnie's story is sweet, and romantic, with the perfect mix of humor, heart, and heat! Jack is a famous author that Bonnie has always looked up to. Things did not go well the first time they met. Now a couple years later Bonnie has the chance to interview him at his home, and they still did not go well at first. With an intervention from Jack's servants, Bonnie signs a contract to stay with him until he finishes his long anticipated book. They have instant attraction and their slow burn sexual tension is electric. Jack has been betrayed before, so he is cautious at first around Bonnie. But the more time they spend together, the more they both open their hearts to each other. They are so fun and adorable together and Jack is so swoony as he romances her. But when Jack's past makes an appearance, old wounds open up, and Jack's insecurity pushes Bonnie away, breaking her heart. Will he be able to convince Bonnie he is not that Beast anymore but her forever prince? This was such a sweet, emotional, and steamy romance. Bonnie and Jack were so perfect together. I loved how much fun they had together, supported and made each other stronger.
Laney Scott, and Roman Strong did a great job bringing this enchanting story to life. I loved how they nailed these characters so perfectly, making them their own. I was completely lost in their performance as they made me feel all the complex emotions both Bonnie and Jack felt, making this fun, emotional, heartwarming, and steamy romance even better!
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- Amanda Thomason
- 09-23-24
So much fun!!
Great book!! Very cute and sweet with just a little spice. Also, the narration was really good!
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- Lady M
- 07-06-22
modern fairytale
I don't seek out fairytale retelling, but I did enjoy this story. jack was a little tough there in the middle/end ish, but he was the beast after all. I enjoyed the female narrator more than the male. I would rather have had her do the whole book. not that he was bad, but he spoke in almost a raspy whisper, so the volume didn't match with the female chapters, he was much harder to hear. I wasn't crazy about his female voice either. but the male part, and the non dialoge narration was done well
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- Ariadna B.
- 07-16-22
Sweet and fun romcom fairytale retelling!
A fairytale retelling with a romcom twist! Tru Taylor delivers the delightfully fun and unlikely romance between Bonnie and Jack. He is a famous bestselling author and she is the fan he briefly met at signing that ended with her in teasers and him covered in her coffee. These two were just so freaking adorable and fun. Bonnie was just the cutest and as a fellow clumsy bookworm who adores her favorite author, I could totally relate. Jack was everything I love in a grumpy hero. Together these two were beyond fun, entertaining, and front heir hilariously awful meet cute they had me rooting for them to get to their happily ever after. Lovers of cute romcoms, this is for you!
Laney Scott and Roman Strong narrate. It was my first time listening to both and I really enjoyed them. Roman was the perfect surly Jack while Laney brought out all of Bonnie’s endearing qualities. Loved!
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- Lisa X
- 06-28-22
Lovely feel good story!
Lovely feel good story! I absolutely adored listening to this! It is told along the line of the Beauty and the Beast. I loved all the little references to that book/show throughout this book. The growls and beastly actions from Jack and Bonnie’s love of books! Make this a gem! I LOVE her babbling! That really connected me to her! I could see myself doing that around someone like Jack. Their first meeting…Whoo whee! I about died! How embarrassing! This flows along the lines of an enemies to lovers and I enjoyed every second of their bickering and banter!
I did listen to this on audio. Laney Scott and Roman Strong (who is new to me) did a great job bringing these characters to life. We do get a sneak peek into the next story with a fairy tale twist. I am very excited!
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- JLT
- 08-13-22
Couldn't finish story
I couldn't finish this story. The male narrator's female character voice was terrible. The story had potential, but I couldn't get past the narrator.
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