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The Beast Takes a Bride

The Palace of Rogues, Book 8

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The Beast Takes a Bride

By: Julie Anne Long
Narrated by: Justine Eyre
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In USA Today bestselling author Julie Anne Long’s latest installment in the Palace of Rogues series, an estranged couple decide to fake their way through the London season to repair their good name… but neither are prepared for the genuine sparks that begin flying between them.

A blue-blooded beauty bartered to a Beast…

He would pay any price to possess her. But even though Alexandra Bellamy sacrifices herself to save her family’s fortunes, a shocking betrayal sunders her marriage to a taciturn brute of a war hero, Colonel Magnus Brightwall, before it even begins. Five years of icy separation later, a scandal—with Alexandra at the middle—reunites them, and Magnus issues an edict: they will confront the ton, rescue their reputations, then Magnus will banish her to another continent—forever.

But alone in a suite at the Grand Palace on the Thames, a new battle begins—between pride and the unexpected volcanic passion stirring between them. The danger is real: Magnus rediscovers why Alexandra is the only woman who could ever break him. And even as she lays bare the beautiful heart beating beneath the battered hide of the near-stranger she married, Alexandra knows she may have already lost him—even as she finally falls fatally, irrevocably in love.

©2024 Julie Anne Long (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
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Compelling Characters • Entrancing Storyline • Beautifully Written • Charming Romance • Cozy Setting • Insane Range
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Full of twists and turns, this story was charming, romantic, and overall a blissful way to spend time. The narration was impeccable as always with Justine Erye! It was nice to have characters from other stories by this author woven into the fabric of the tale. Truly enjoyable series.

Charming romance!

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The story was beautifully told. The letter at the end was just perfect. Also, Ms. Long is fantastic at weaving together the storylines and details of her series together and I simply cannot wait for the next book. I must know what happens with Dot and Mr. Pike!

Love the ending!

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I read earlier reviews in which someone indicated that they didn't connect with the Hero until half way through. Not me. My heart was broken for him right away & I felt myself rooting for him throughout. Conversely, I found the Heroine so hard hearted that I almost felt she didn't deserve him. I didn't like her at all until she came to realize how little she really did deserve him. Then, I found myself truly rooting for them both. The satisfaction of taking the journey with them & being able to rejoice in their HEA together finally loving each other is what every romance should be. It did sometimes feel a bit slow and wordy at times, but the masterful weaving in of the hotel's characters & perspective-shaping interactions made up for it. Can hardly wait until the next bunch of guests in this hotel series emerge...& of course, I'm ever rooting for simple clumsy Dora. :)

Falling in Love Twice

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Julie Anne Long is right up there with Lisa Kleypas as far as I am concerned with writing regency romances full of compelling, loveable, flawed characters. This latest edition to her Grand Palace on the Thames series is as good as anything she has ever written. I love the whole series and cannot wait for the next installment.

spectacular and amazing per usual from this series

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It’s always a delight to return to the cozy setting of the Grand Palace on the Thames, and reunite with my favorite cast. The Beast Takes a Bride is an entrancing tale of love, forgiveness, and second chances. Alexandra and Magnus are both flawed and vulnerable protagonists. Despite Alexandra’s mistake, I was more sympathetic to her feelings. On the contrary, it wasn’t easy for me to warm up to Magnus for nearly half the book. Yes, I have been spoiled by Hawkes, Lorcan, and Kirke, in particular, from the past three books. Nonetheless, Magnus is magnificent once he exposes his emotional vulnerability and bares his soul. Also, Justine Eyre is indispensable to this series. I enjoy how she depicts each character. Given the large cast of characters, her range is insane.

Oh, to have a beast of one's own. ;-)

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I enjoyed the romantic energy yet it takes a patient listening until the first troughs of intimacy.

twas fairly alrightly entertaining

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Julie always surprises me with her astute observations of behaviour and the analogy’s she uses every time she says “as though…”. You feel in simpatico with her characters by how well she describes their thought processes and explains their needs and motivations. The stories always present enough originality to keep me engaged and up half the night and exhausted the next day. Excellent reading again too.

Another thoroughly engaging story by Julie Ann Long.

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The Beast Takes a Bride is one of the most beautifully written romances that I have read in a long while. The language is lyrical and moves us along the story with charm and fluidity. It becomes one with the evolution of the storyline and enhances the plot development.

Not only is the story entrancing and compelling but the characters that represent the protagonists fit perfectly together in the proverbial ying and yang of a relationship. One roots for them to overcome their differences and to acknowledge that they do belong together. No other option exists! One can only cheer when the only solution becomes the perfect solution.

When a good love story is made better still by beautiful writing

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I loved everything about this series of books and think their could be at least two more books. series left undone.

wonderful series of books

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I love this entire series but this was by far my favorite. I literally laughed out loud and shed some real tears. Great story and narrator!

Favorite of the series!

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