**4.5 Stars**

OMG I absolutely adored Belle and Beast/Vincent. How perfect for each other are they? Belle is a brainy librarian down on her luck in life, and Beast is a broody hottie bouncer with a secret.

I loved the interactions between Belle and Beast and how they both complimented and challenged each other. She fell for his softer side, and he loved her quirkiness.

This book, was engaging and funny and a terrific way to spend an evening. I absolutely loved the first two of these books and cannot wait for the third.

I remember the first time I read a Tara Sivec book. It was 2012. I had just re-discovered my love of reading, and Seduction and Snacks had me laughing until I cried and my stomach muscles were sore. That’s not even an exaggeration. My husband kept looking at me like I was crazy. I’ve read a few since then, but it’s been a pretty long time since I picked one up. I don’t know why, but for some reason they stopped appealing to me. I’m basically fluent in sarcasm and her type of humor, but for some reason they just didn’t call to me. Until In Bed with the Beast.

Let’s not even talk about the fact that the cover is freakin’ adorable. The real reason I was intrigued by this book is because it’s a retelling of my favorite Disney movie of all-time, Beauty and the Beast. I’m a sucker for it. So when I got a special email in my inbox inviting me to read an advance copy, the combination of the cover, the story, and the author sold me. And I’m so glad I decided to read it!

I really do love Sivec’s humor. It can be a little over the top at times, but hey, so can I. It’s dirty potty humor that 12-year-old boys would find funny, but I’m damn near 30 and I thought it was hilarious.

And let’s not forget that she can actually write. Beyond the fact that the premise is a little ridiculous (at one point on Goodreads I described it as a cute kind of ridiculous – it’s said with love), and you take out the humor, what you’re left with is still a really sweet and solid story. It was an inventive, modern take on what I consider to be a loveable classic and she made it fun and hilarious!

I’m actually very intrigued by the whole series now and I’m interested in going back to read the first one, though I think the next book is going to be really great. The first book is a Cinderella retelling, and the third looks to be The Little Mermaid.

I think this universe and the storyline that Sivec has invented with this series is really cute. It’s still got heart while being sexy and ultimately a ton of fun to read. It was exactly what I needed after my last read that was quite heavy. It’s also the first book I’ve read in like a year in one sitting. It’s been taking me at least a week to finish a book. I read this one in a day. In Bed with the Beast: for a good time read.

Once again, actual laughing out loud moments have caused those around me to look at me funny. No worries though, if they were reading this book, they'd totally understand!

Beast and Belle, aka Vincent and Isabelle, have a slow burn through most of this book. It is delicious and sexy, as he tries to ignore her, and she tries to be sexy with him. We also get the treat of a series of bad, blind dates, and some parental love shenanigans, eww! There are the fun times, but this story is all about the sweet, the emotions, and really, really, wanting the fairy tale

Both of our characters are taking back control of their lives, with, the sometimes unknowingly, support of the other. They become the person they want to be, and then share that with the other. The inevitable discord only solidifies this, and Beast and Belle get to be the perfect couple they were always meant to be, and that happily ever after they deserve!

This book is funny, heartwarming and filled with love. Have you read a book that captures everything? Love, laughter, ridiculous notions of friends you want. Belle is INCREDIBLE. She’s a shy woman who breaks out of her comfort zone and BOOM!! She loves books, I mean really who doesn’t, she loves random facts and has an AMAZING combustion with Beast!

I kept thinking about Beast from Disney’s cartoon! And it made me love him even more. He’s smart, broody, alpha and sexy

Tara Sivec’s series is UNPUTDOWNABLE. She has gift of transforming characters you think you know into something so much more

This book was perfection!!!

I was recommended At The Stroke OF Midnight by my friend Rhonda when I was looking for a fun, quick, rom-com style book to read that evening. I remember her asking me if i've ever read Tara Sivec before and when I said "No" her response was priceless. After that I had to see what all the fuss was about. Surely ive been missing out if she came at me like that, so I went ahead and one clicked ATSOM. Let me just say that I get it now. She had every reason to come at me, Tara Sivec is phenomenal and an automatic one click for me. Thank you Rhonda!! Im forever grateful for your recommendtions, oh, wise one 🙌🙌🙌

If you've read ATSOM then I wont need to go into specifics about the secondary characters, and if you havent? Why TF are you here? Stop what you're doing and go one-click it NOW!!!!!

Isabelle "Belle" was introduced in the first book as well as Beast. Beauty And The Beast being my favorite fairytale retelling I was extremely excited for this book!
I had already Pre Ordered this book as well as Ariel's (releases in Sept) but I was beyond lucky to have received an ARC for review!!!! Eeeeekk!!!

I cleared my schedule and jumped right in! This book was PERFECTION!!!! It exceeded my expectation, is better than the first book and is now my favorite Beauty And The Beast Retelling ever!!!!
I love how natural the intregation of the fairytale elements can be found in this modern day story and Tara never fails to make me bust out laughing every damn time. I know by now not to be drinking anything while reading her books but I guess I never learn my lesson cause I always end up spewing coffee or water all over myself *face palm* I kid you not, Tara Sivecs humor is one of a kind and my perfect cup of tea.

I really dont want to go further into this story cause then I will spoil it with my big mouth and that would be BLASPHEMY!
Just trust me when I say you gotta read it!!

This series is a winner! I only wish there were more characters so it could be extended! It has laugh-out-loud humor, sweet romance, and hot sexiness....the perfect combination!

In this book, quiet and bookish Belle and brooding Vincent (aka Beast) build on the attraction from the first book. Their chemistry was off the charts and the banter between them was extremely entertaining. I loved how secrets and bits of information were revealed throughout the story to keep it interesting. With each reveal, the reader could see the change in the characters and the deepening of their relationship. Their happily ever after was very sweet.

Once again, I loved the friendship and interaction among the women (and the men of Charmings) as much as I enjoyed the romance. I can not wait to devour Ariel's story, too!

A Laugh out loud, think I may have peed a little, snorting drinks out the nose read. Yes guilty to all. In fact I think I scared my cat just a little. This is why I love all Tara Sivec books. Not only does she give you major laughs but she also gives you amazing real characters with the edge of total hotness. In Bed with the Beast (in case you haven't figured it out yet) you get Belle the librarian filled with all sorts of facts, Beast aka Vincent who is more then what you think. Vincent is gruff and total Alpha make your lady bits tingle all man. Belle may be a little quirky but she is finally ready to take her place in the Naughty Princess Club. And boy does she use Beast to her advantage. Mrs. Potter is one of my favorite side characters. You can't help but love the loveable old lady with no filter who works with Belle. You have everyone back in this with Cindy and Ariel trying to help Belle gain more male experience. Not only will you be laughing your booty off with every dating misstep but you will fall in love with Vincent's protectiveness. But just wait for it.......you'll see.........In Bed with the Beast is one of my favorite reads from Tara. This series keeps getting better and better. I can't wait for Ariel's story and I'm kind of hoping that Tara can come up with a few more princesses to through in the mix for even more books. Honestly I don't want this one to end. I mean come on it's funny, sexy and full of surprises as you flip through the pages. A MUST READ!!!!

I will admit…the whole premise of The Naughty Princess Club cracks me up. How cool is it to have the tables turned and it is a woman who is living in her over-protective dad’s basement when she decides to break rules? And her goal is to become an exotic dancer so she can keep her day job??? OMG, Belle is having a bad year. She goes from living in the basement to living in the library that she runs…until she is “rescued” by Vincent, or Beast, as he is known.

I loved how this story was funny and sad and crazy and sweet and smexy as all get out. Belle’s two friends are hilarious, even when they are acting like clueless idiots. Seriously, sometimes the three of them reminded me of another slapstick trio from long ago.

I really enjoyed the story, felt for both Belle and Vincent and their backstories, and recommend this story. I read the first story in this series but it is a standalone so no worries. I can’t wait to see how Ms. Sivec tops this book with the next Naughty Princess. I received a free, advance copy of this book from the publisher. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.

Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney movie ever. When I received an email offering to let me read In Bed with the Beast before it's release, I took it as an opportunity to revisit two characters I love in a new way and to read a new-to-me author. I was pleasantly surprised.

Tara Sivec's writing was fun in an over the top way. The story was cute, but silly. Belle was a sheltered young woman with an uptight father. Beast wasn't a beast in looks, but in his gruff personality. Belle leaves her father's house to explore grown up life, and Beast ends up sweetly taking her in. He has rules for Belle to follow and, well, some of the story imitates but does not copy the original. This take on Beauty and the Beast was extremely entertaining. 

Belle made me smile. She was book smart, brainy, and unaware of her beauty. When she got nervous, she rambled off crazy facts. She did it often and at the funniest moments. (Belle almost reminded me of Janie Morris from Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid, and that's a good thing.) The only one who really appreciated it was Beast. He was a stoic man until it came to Belle. I liked what hid between his tough exterior. Beast was surprisingly sweet and kind. Belle and Beast were so cute together!

Not only did I enjoy Belle and Beast, but all of the other Disney-like characters who popped up in this story. All of my favorite characters from Beauty and the Beast are mentioned in hilarious, magical ways. I also liked Belle's feisty friends, Cindy and Ariel (I'm sure you can guess which Disney favorites they come from). I wouldn't mind reading their books in this series as well. 

In Bed with the Beast was a Beauty and the Beast retelling that I haven't read before. The story and characters had this over the top humor that didn't poke fun at the original tale, but made light of it. I truly enjoyed the experience of reading it.

5 "You're so weird" stars!

I liked this one so much that I read it again 2 days later! Oh this series makes me so happy and it makes me giggle a lot. One of the many thing that I love the most about this series is these 3 women supporting each other. Not only through the good times, but through the most horrible times too. No matter what gets thrown at them, they just help each other out. It's straight up girl power! I mean, of course your BFF will help you learn a top notch lap dance. What BFF wouldn't, right? I want to become best friends with these girls too!

Watching Belle basically grow throughout the book is pretty empowering. She was done with people telling her what to do with her life. Done. And holy cannoli let's not forget Beast. Whew that sexy man showing her the ways of all things sexy. I love these two together. Now I can't wait for the last book. Ariel is my spirit animal.

In Bed with the Beast is an excellent follow up to 'At the stroke of midnight'
This story concerns Belle a shy librarian who lives with her over protective father, when he kicks her out of the house for sneaking out with her friends she has no other option than to take up Vincent's or 'Beast' as he is known offer of a room in his cottage. Beast is a bouncer in the strip club Charming's where the girls have been taking lessons to learn to strip for their up and coming business.
Despite his gruffness, introverted behaviour and rules Belle becomes extremely attracted to him seeing the real gentle man that Vincent is.
Full of great humour and romance this is a great enjoyable read, can't wait for Ariels story next.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for opportunity to review this book honestly.

"YOLO, bitches! If I had a wad of singles I'd be making it rain!"

So this quote from In Bed with the Beast, totally sums up how I'm feeling about this series so far! <3 it! Die hard fans of Beauty and the Beast will love the subtle hints that come from the disney movie and I'm also adding the LivePD show as well, but I won't say who or what. I was surprised of the added background we got from Beast. I also loved Belle comes to her own since a lot of bookworms can relate to her at least I do.

Now I'm very excited to see Ariel and Eric's story and sad it'll be the last one.

**I read an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review**

In Bed with the Beast is a modern twist on the beloved fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. This story has it's hilarious moments, it's endearing moments, it's awkward moments and it's sexy moments.

Isabelle Reading wants nothing more than to be independent and prove to everyone in her life that she's an adult and can handle adulting! For a woman who still lives in her father's basement and finds her solace in her library, getting into business with her two new friends takes her about as far out of her comfort zone than it could! Oh, did I mention that the business is called The Naughty Princess Club?

Beast is a man who works at Charming's, the club owned by the boyfriend of one of Belle's friends. His nickname fits, as he's tall and build like a linebacker. He tends to intimidate people on sight, but he's a man of few words and that's the way he likes it.

When Beast realizes Belle needs a place to stay, he steps in and provides it. As the two get to know one another hilarity ensues right along with some very sweet and poignant moments. Will these two very different people be able to help one another as they really look to find themselves?

I enjoyed this twist on a classic. I will say it was slow to start for me, but once I got into it, the story flowed and I enjoyed it. You definitely feel every emotion in this book and that is the sign of a well written story.

I usually run away very fast when I encounter a book based on a classic fairy tale.However, what a pleasant, or should a say SEXY surprise! It was an entertaining, at time hilarious, steamy read.Definitely recommend this book, especially if you are a skeptic like me. A very fun read!

In Bed With the Beast by Tara Sivec was an amazing read. This book will make you laugh and make you believe your dreams can come true. This is a beautifully written love story. I loved this book so much!!!

The Naughty Princess Club is back and full of shenanigans! From stripper grams to auto spinning poles. Hilarious as always. Sweet Belle finally put her foot down and found her voice. She told off just about everybody in this book and I loved it. Belle and Beast relationship development was superbly done. With all his grunting and growling and she with her rambling facts was so cute. I loved the relationship Belle had with her dad and once he got over himself I loved how he ended up supporting her. In the end you have got to read this book!! Thanks to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book is so pee your pants funny! Belle is marvelous! She is so sweet and funny. Vincent, also known as Beast, is so growly and alpha. A huge part of this book was giant fore play before Vincent finally shows Belle how to be sexy so she can start stripping to save her library from being closed down. If you want tears in your eyes, and pains in your stomach muscles from laughing so hard then In Bed With The Beast is just the book for you! I received an advance review copy in exchange for an honest review by NetGalley.

Vincent may be a caveman but at least he has manners, that are still sort of cavemanish, “C****t, I’m not offended. I’m just stating a fact. You’re always beautiful, but you look like h***. And I brought you pizza. You need to eat,” he mutters, tossing the cardboard box on the counter." Vncent has no problem laying down the law, “this is not me being overbearing. This is me refusing to share.” I loved when Vincent got all flustered, "Vincent rubs the back of his neck nervously as my dad continues to fondle him. “Uh . . . I . . . she’s been sleeping in my spare bedroom and only my spare bedroom, and I would never take advantage..." I liked this book, it was such a fun read.

Oh what a hilarious, awkward, sweet and sexy story about a girl learning to stand on her own two feet and become strong and independent, the women who stand by her side and help her and a beast who shows her just how sexy it is to be yourself.

I loved this whole story, The Beauty and the Beast is my absolute favourite fairytale and this comical modern spin on the story did not disappoint. The twist that I didn’t see coming made the story that much better. 5 beastly Stars!

Another great book by Tara Sivec!! I read the first book in this series also and this one is just as hot and funny and querky and crazy fun!! You don't have to read the other books in the series but I definitely suggest it cuz they're hilarious!! The books are about three young ladies who need money or help in some way so the make a new company called the naughty princess club! They dress like naughty princess and strip lol originally they thought they were going to a children's party dressed as princess and it just took off from there!! With a lot of really funny moments in there!! It's definitely a steamy read also! I did enjoy the first book more but not by much! They're both great!! Thank you Tara Sivec and NetGalley and st Martin press for sharing this book with me!! I look forward to the release!!