My review (copy provided)
4 stars!

This was such a great story and spin-off of the ever popular tale Beauty and the Beast. It was fun, sweet and sexy, Tara adds her trademark humor to it giving us laughs throughout.

Vincent aka Beast is a bouncer at the club where Belle is trying to eventually strip down in. She needs to earn money to keep her library going. Belle has never thought much of Beast, he's big, broody and not the most friendly person.

Belle has been kicked out of her home and living in her library that she's trying to keep afloat. Beast keeps showing up and finally calls her out on her living arrangements offering her his home.

After some awful first dates, Belle can't deny the chemistry her and Vincent/Beast have, she comes up with a plan to practice her skills on him. They also have much more in common than she would've thought but he still isn't the most likable person. Will Beast help Belle with her situation and break out of his hard shell and show Belle the person he is under it all. He has secrets, and they could get someone hurt, he doesn't want it to be her.

Like I said I'm a big fan of RomCom and Tara is one of the best. I can't wait to read the next book in the series!

I enjoy when fairy tales are given a modern twist and this book will not disappoint! Great characters, good story line, humor-a real hit! Loved the character development. Great read!

Tara Sivec is the queen of what I call absurd romantic comedy, and In Bed with the Beast is my favorite of all her novels! She does hilarious so well! Opposites attract can be such a fun trope and Belle and Beast fit this mold perfectly. I adore how she ties in the princess stories in this series- Belle's last name is reading and Beast's nickname suits him quite well. And what's in the mysterious room he keeps locked? It's all so good! Absolutely delightful.

In Bed with the Beast was a funny and heart-warming story that I absolutely loved. Tara Sivec crafted a great story about a sweet, nerdy girl and a gruff, broody, but secretly sweet guy who finds himself unexpectedly falling in love.
The characters were really well-written and I enjoyed learning more about them as the story went on. Belle was hilarious with her random rambling facts. Her innocence was refreshing, and I enjoyed watching her try to navigate the art of seducing a man. Vincent was a great character as well. Beneath the grumpy exterior was a man with a kind heart, who had been hurt in the past after putting his trust in the wrong person. I loved how the two of them slowly came together. Their fall for each other was a slow one, and I loved how Belle brought out the softer side of Vincent.
The banter in the story was hilarious and I laughed out loud so many times while reading, The secrets added another layer to the story as well. I loved the ending, and I cannot wait for Ariel's book. Her character was hilarious and I am eagerly anticipating seeing her and Eric go head to head. This was my first book by Tara Sivec but it definitely won't be my last.

In Bed with the Beast is book 2 in the Naughty Princess Club. We already read about Cinderella's story.
3 woman who are in a bind and start own business.
This is obviously Belle's story. My favorite of the Princess's.
When Beast starts showing up at the library and being protective The way he is described as the beast but his name is Vincent. His character was great to follow.
So many great parts of this story but all I have to say is start with book 1 and just one-click the remaining series. I can't wait for Ariel's story.

If you like a great story line along with romantic comedy then this is a book for you!

"Boys in books do it better."

Plot- 5/5
Characters- 5/5
Heat- 5/5
Writing Style- 5/5
Overall Rating - 6 stars/5

I had a blast with In Bed With The Beast, and if you love a good modern day retelling of a fairy tale classic, then you’ll want to grab this book right now. And really, don’t the colors of that cover remind you of Belle’s gown, you know, the other Belle. *grin*

Belle is our nerdy, book lover and can she ever come up with the most obscure quotes imaginable. I loved Belle and it certainly isn’t difficult to imagine her or her reaction to one growly, fierce, hot bouncer Vincent. When she stands up to her dad Belle finds herself evicted quickly and is in need of a more permanent place to stay than the library.. Vincent comes to her rescue with a spare guest room, a long list of rules and thing to not do, including messing with a locked room.

On the surface the sweet Belle and the burly Vincent would seem total opposites, and in many ways they are. Yet, in the heart, the personality and the emotions these two people are a perfect fit. I loved their interactions, the way they slowly overcame their differences and of course, the smoldering sizzle that surrounds them whenever in each other’s company. As I said, I had such fun with In Bed With The Beast and if you love fairy tale retellings in a modern setting then you’ll love this one, too. I would recommend this one and the entire series to any Contemporary Romance reader who enjoys a good romance, and has never left fairy tales behind.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

My 4 star review is posted on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2358556184?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

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4 stars
Isabella Reading has always been the quiet, intelligent, shy girl who does what is expected and does not seek attention. But after meeting some new friends, Cindy and Ariel, that have started to push her out of her comfort zone, she is beginning to want more out of life than living in her overprotective dad's basement and living vicariously through books. Starting The Naughty Princess club (a stripping business) with these two new friends and hanging out at the strip club Charming's are definitely changes. She is starting to stand up for herself. She wants the real fairy tale with love and passion like Cindy has found with her Prince Charming, PJ. And she is determined to save the library she runs from closing down so the extra money is needed.

But all of her changing is a bit too much for her dad to take and soon she is left living in the library, until an unlikely savior convinces her to let him help. Vincent "Beast" Adams works at Charming's as a bouncer, and is big, burly, gruff, and broody. He seems angry, mean, and closed off. But he begins to start looking out for her unexpectedly.

Beast brings out the fire and sass in the normally reserved Belle. And she brings out his protective , and calmer side at times. But she can also rile him up too. As they find themselves room mates there is plenty of sexual tension and confusion. Belle's still looking for Mr. Right or at least Mr. Right Now and Beast makes it clear that he is not the one. So she wants some lessons in being flirty and sexy. But he also does not like when she looks elsewhere either. She drives him crazy and makes him vulnerable which just adds to his confusion and grumpiness.

There is fussing, fighting, challenging, and yearning for what they think they can't have. There are secrets, miscommunication, and misunderstandings. They push each other in some ways and balance each other in others. But there are secrets that could rip their fragile foundation apart.

It's feisty, sweet, sexy, and fun. I loved this modern twist on Beauty and the Beast since it is my favorite fairy tale. Cindy, Ariel, PJ, and Eric have big personalities and make for a motley crew. I am looking forward to outspoken Ariel's story next.

I was gifted a copy.

It’s been a while since I’ve read a book by Tara Sivec, but from what I remembered, I thoroughly enjoyed each experience. This read was no different. In Bed with the Beast was a hilarious tale loosely based on Beauty and the Beast that tackled a woman’s growth and development into self-sufficiency and independence. It told a story of kindness and charity, of funny hijinks and antics, of the bond found with family and friends, of the intricacies of interpersonal relationships, and of faith in happily ever afters. There was romance, drama, and laughs to be found in its pages. I had a blast reading it!

I could tell that I could become a huge fan of Vincent and was begging to get his perspective. I couldn’t really connect with his character and I needed him to counteract the effects that Belle had on me. Every time she doubted his feelings or motives, I wanted to shake her for ignoring the obvious. In so many big and small ways, Vincent showed her his intentions and how very much he cared for her. It hurt so much when she would disregard this or treat him disrespectfully. Hello! You had no place to go, he gave you a home, and you are being unappreciative. RUDE!! I really liked that these characters, despite their immense attraction, didn’t just jump into bed. They were able to grow beyond the physical and got to really know each other. It made their relationship that much more special.

If you’re looking for a good laugh while watching someone try to sabotage their chances at everlasting love, you won’t want to miss this!

In Bed with the Beast by Tara Sivec has so easily become one of my favorite reads this year. It was beautiful from beginning to end. I found myself smiling, laughing, and tears in my eyes. I absolutely adored everything about this book, such a stunning retelling of one of my all time favorites.

I instantly loved Belle and her friends. They had me grinning like a fool and reveling in their friendship. I loved that they had each other's backs and pushed one another to spread their wings. I couldn't stop my admiration for all the characters in this story. When Belle first sees Beast in this book, I couldn't stop the pitter patter of my heart. I knew their story was going to be epic. I loved how Vincent wanted to take care of Belle and watch her grow as a person. He was charming, brooding, and just owned my heart while reading. I couldn't get enough of Belle and Vincent's amazing chemistry. I was in complete awe of Tara's writing and the ending will leave your heart full and soul soaring. I can't tell you enough how much I loved this book. It's such an amazing, fun story and I'll definitely have to read the rest of the series.

I give In Bed with the Beast by Tara Sivec 5 out of 5 BREATHTAKING STARS.

Another amazing spin on a classic fairytale!

I don't care how gruff and grumpy Vincent is, there's just something about him that pulls you in. I'm not going to lie, you don't really want to like him at first. But you can't help it. Even when he's being a bit overbearing and demanding, you find yourself wanting to bend to his will anyway. And when you dive deeper into him and his personality, oh boy. This man will surprise you. Then he becomes irresistible. Trust me on that.

Belle is hilarious! The most timid of the three Naughty Princess, she's always good for a great laugh, an awkward moment, and a whole lot of random facts. She frustrates Vincent to no end but there's an undeniable charm to her that makes it impossible for him to resist her.

This whole book is a riot! You can't wipe the smile off your face the whole time you're reading it. All these characters are fantastic to watch, not just Vincent and Belle. If you're looking for a fun and hilarious story that checks all the boxes, you've found the right one. This is a fantastic addition to this series and I can't wait to read the next one!

This book is everything you could want in a rom-com! Beast and Bell have the romance and the rest of the crew of the comedy. Loved every word.

The fist book in this series was a 5 Star read, so I had high hopes for this book to be the same.
Sadly, there were a few parts that made me want to stop reading. Ariel has turned into a royal b*tch and I don’t like her one bit. Towards the ending it looked like it would end like book 1, but there was a secret revealed that was going to ruin the fairytale ending and then 3 more chapters were added to complete the story.

I would have loved to see more of the Beast come out, but he was very, very tame. I really don’t think I’ll read book 3 in this series.

I received this copy from the publisher and NetGalley for an honest review.

I love the Beauty and the Beast trope in romance so the blurb sold me right away on this one. I have a weakness for the brooding silent types and Vincent, aka Beast, fit that to a T. I wish we would have gotten his POV, at least once. I think it would have fleshed him out more. He is my favorite character.

My low rating was parts Belle and parts the supporting characters. For all we're told the h is nice and kindhearted, she sure didn't show that side to Vincent. Belle was a bit shallow, immature and childlike. I couldn't understand the pull Vincent felt for her, they didn't have anything in common besides their mutual physical attraction. So it was hard to root for them when I didn't feel a real connection. Her friends were too brash and Ariel, especially was beyond obnoxious. Sadly this series is geared towards a different audience and I won't be reading the rest of the series.

I’m always on the ledge about the retelling of fairytales but Tara nailed it! This story was the perfect blend of sweet, hilarious and heartwarming!

I must admit I was a little bit naughty and started with the second in the series, but that didn’t spoil it for me at all. I loved the relationship between the 3 friends and I’m now off to one click At the Stroke of Midnight! Looking forward to reading Cindys book!

Eagerly awaiting Kiss the Girl but I’m glad I’ve got book 1 to tide me over!

**arc received via NetGalley**

This is a totally wonderful modern romantic comedy version of the classic Beauty and the Beast take. Our heroine, Belle, the shy and unknowingly beautiful librarian (she has to be a book lover, of course) is set up in series of dates by besties Cindy (you guessed it, Cinderella) and Ariel (I’m not even gonna say it). Vincent, aka The Beast (of course), is not a happy guy about all of this. The story unfolds. Shocker: there is a HEA! The story may be predictable (duh) but not the wonderful romantic and giggle-ful (what, that’s not a word? It should be!) way done by Tara Sivec. I’ve never read this author’s books before I need to fix that ASAP (Cindarella and The Little Mermaid, anyone?). But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises - the book definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, it is easy to highly recommend.

I am a complete sucker for a fairy tale retelling - especially a Beauty and the Beast retelling *swoons*

This retelling was definitely different than the others as the ladies in this series are looking to finance their futures by creating a stripping business. Belle has yet to strip, however, as she is the shy one of the group who has yet to explore her sexuality.

Enter Beast. He's a bouncer at a strip club (owned by Cinderella's "prince charming"?). He's grumpy, but has a kind heart. Belle is interested in the Beast, but he seems determined to keep his emotional distance from her.

This story has my favorite tropes: forced proximity (Belle ends up living with the Beast), shy girl falling for the "bad guy", and the whole "teach me how to be sexy" thing. I just love those tropes - they are like candy to me.

I cringed at times in the beginning when the trio of ladies talk about their stripping business, but that quickly faded when I appreciated them owning it. Why can't they want to be strippers? And, even though Beast doesn't appreciate it at times, I thought it was great that Cinderella's fella didn't mind her stripping (I never thought I'd say that sentence. Ever.). Sure, the book is light and funny and silly at times, but there is real empowerment here. I'm a true believer that a woman can use her body as she chooses as long as it is her choice, and there is no harm being done to another person.

And on that note - I recommend this read to fellow lovers of fairy tale retellings...with a twist.

If you like rom-com, this is the book for you. Tara has a perfect timing for humor and her characters show it. It was a delight so see Belle growing as a person and her interactions with Beast. Can't wait now to read Ariel's book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It spoke to my inner princess and my love of Disney fairy tales in all the best ways. The mix of humor, romance, sexiness and vulnerability was beautiful to me as a reader. Isabelle needs to save her library, her only job and the only outlet her father has given her over the years. When he forbids her from seeing her friends, Cindy and Ariel, who are members of the Naughty Princess Club, well, she leaves. She stands up for what she wants and fights for it but she doesn’t have anywhere to go. Vincent noticed Belle the first night she was at the club where he works. When he figures out Belle is without a home, he offers his though he doesn’t see himself as relationship material especially as the strong, silent type. Well, Belle’s vibrancy and love of life can’t be swayed by Vincent which makes their interactions a joy to experience. As Belle works to save the library from closure, will she find love with Vincent? Will Vincent lose out on love by staying silent? I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.

This story is a fun, sexy take on the story Beauty and the Beast. Isabelle "Belle" Reading has been the quiet, shy girl her whole life and now at 25 years old she is ready to have some fun, but her very strict dad has other thoughts on that idea. When Belle gets caught by her dad sneaking back into the house dressed up as he calls a hooker with her best friends Cindy and Ariel, she ends up moving out of her dad's house. Now living in the library where she works her life is falling apart. Belle just learned that the library is in danger of closing so Belle decides she is going to be a stripper at Prince Charming just like her friend Cindy. In the meantime, Vincent "Beast" Adams, who works at Prince Charming, keeps showing up at the library. Beast finally tells her she can move into his house instead of sleeping on the floor of the library each night, but he has a few rules that she needs to abide by. The biggest one is not going into the one room that is locked!

As the two of them try to navigate living together, it is fun watching the big, surly, gruff guy deal with the sweet, quiet, shy girl. When Belle tells Beast that is going on blind dates to try and learn how to be sexy so she can be a stripper to earn money for the library, he is not happy. Each of her dates turn out worse the last! When Beast finally agrees to help her be sexy, that is when the fun begins. As these two get closer and closer, past secrets start to be revealed. What Belle doesn't know is that the biggest one has yet to be revealed. It takes a leap of faith that truly can stand the test of time!

Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale so I knew I'd love this story. It was fun, entertaining and sexy all at the same time. I really loved how every now and then a part of the story popped up that mirrored the original. Overall I really enjoyed Beast and Belle and their path to their happy ending!

After reading At the Stroke of Midnight I was dying to get my hands on the In Bed with the Beast and Tara Sivec freaking delivered!! I was in love with these two and the 'beasts' cagey, alpha maleness!

In Bed with the Beast is a hilarious re-imagined version of Beauty and the Beast. Isabella is 100% a bookworm and is constantly comparing real life to what she has read in books. She is constantly reminded that real life is not like the beautiful romances she reads. Which, hello, I think we can ALL relate too.

I really enjoyed watching her grow comfortable in her own skin as she tries to save her towns library. She keeps being told that she can't and isn't ready to be a stripper, but she is persistent and learns how to dance through YouTube videos. Along with asking beast to help her 'get comfortable' around men.

Let me just say this last thing in this rambling review. I LOVED the plot twist for this book! I had a vague idea, but I didn't catch it until it happened and it made me utterly happy because it's not something I had read before! Also, when they 'stormed' the beasts 'castle' was probably my favorite part of the entire book!

If you are looking for a witty take on the beloved Beauty and the Beast, then In Bed with the Beast is a must read!