What a beautiful story! While this is the last of the Trueloves series, it can be read as a stand alone. Althea was the daughter of a Duke until he was convicted and hung for treason. Her entire world was destroyed leaving her and her brothers with nothing. She took a job at a pub and one night waited on the Beast-Benedict Truelove. That is when her world changed. She becomes a tutor to the last of the ladies of the night he has protected over the years. Thea and Beast find an easiness and camaraderie between them discussing things at nights end. Their attraction is mutual and their love grows. And then, once again, Thea’s world is upended as Beast discovers his parentage. The epilogue is an added bonus as it occurs twenty years later and brings an end to a remarkable series. I have read all of them, but Thea and Beast’ s love story is my favorite!

Fun, sexy, and so romantic. Lorraine Heath continues a great series with this addition. I love the selflessness of Beast and the almost DIckensian quality Heath adds to this period piece. An easy and fun read!

I am a fan of Lorraine Heaths books and this one is no different. I am a sucker for all thing Beauty and the Beast, and I think this version was really well done. I enjoyed Thea's personality, and I loved how protective Beast was, not just of her but all women. I was rooting for the romance the whole time!

"The world in which she'd grown up lacked magic, depth, satisfaction. Only now did she realize it, only now id she understand that without him, her world had been an arid place where she never would have truly come into herself."

Amazing! BEAUTY TEMPTS THE BEAST is a gentle, sweet, quieter romance that is low in angst but high in attraction. I've tried reading previous Heath's books and couldn't get into them, but I decided to take a chance with this one, since I'm weak for anything involving Beauty and the Beast. This book delivers, and more.

Although this is the last of a series, it was easy for me to follow, and the cameos made by previous characters in the series are minimal. Usually I get annoyed when it feels like there's a push for other characters' stories, but it wasn't overt in BEAUTY TEMPTS THE BEAST and didn't take away from the story, which I appreciated.

We start this book with the meeting of Beast, or Benedict, and Althea at the pub she works at. He thinks she doesn't belong there, while she's struggling to continue life after her father, a Duke, was revealed to be a traitor to the crown. He has a proposition for her: help him teach rules of etiquette for the women who work at the brothel he lives at, and he will teach her seduction to attract men as a mistress after her terms of employment ends. It's high paying, and an opportunity for her to release her brothers' responsibility for her. They agree, and the fun starts.

"'For the entirety of my life, I have been at the mercy of men's whims. Let them be at my mercy for a change. Teach me when to touch, where to touch, how to caress, how to drive a man mad with ecstasy.'"

Beast quickly understands that it's difficult to teach seduction to a woman you're highly attracted to. Through touching dialogue, moments of vulnerability, and an escapade to a gambling hell, the couple grows closer to each other until the lines of employment are blurred. There's not a lot of back-and-forth in the book as both characters are pretty straightforward in their immediate goals, which I appreciated. Despite the meandering pace and lack of actual conflict/angst, I had no trouble breezing through the book because of the cute interactions between the couple and meaningful dialogue. At its essence, BEAUTY TEMPTS THE BEAST is about two people that are a bit wayward in their life paths finding each other, while finding themSELVES as well. It's wholesome and gentle and exceptionally sweet.

Unfortunately, the author tries to instill a bit of conflict and it didn't quite work out. It forces a separation of the couple despite their clear feelings towards each other and stalls the storyline. I didn't think it was well-placed, and the source of conflict wasn't strong as well. This was the biggest weakness in the book, as it felt forced and unnecessary. Another dislike was Heath's excessively long sentences that loved using commas. Breaking down those sentences would have facilitated the flow, rather than making the reader follow long lines of thoughts and introspection.

For the characters, Beast was so amazing and sweet. I absolutely adored him and his kindness and respect towards everyone, no matter if they were highborn or a commoner. He's quiet and humble, although he's also observing as well. His devotion to Althea was also really easy to see through his actions and words. Absolutely lovable. Althea is hard-working and kind as well. I enjoyed seeing her growth as she transformed from a pampered member of the gentry to someone not afraid of hard work and uncertain futures. During the book she's lost on what to do next with her life, but manages to find the answer to that question while falling in love with Beast,

I enjoyed Beast's foster family, the Trewloves, which featured characters of the previous books of the series. They were a rambunctious group that showed great love and support towards one another, as well as with Althea. They were a delightful addition to the story!

Overall, BEAUTY TEMPTS THE BEAST was a lovely historical romance read that is low in angst. Despite the weak source of conflict that the author forces in, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the journey of love that Benedict and Althea found with each other. The families you're born in and the families you make are huge themes in the book, and they only add to the sweet undertones. I'd really recommend this to historical romance readers, although fans of Heath can't miss out on the finale in this series. You certainly don't need to read all the previous books to understand what's going on (but I might just go back to catch up with all those lovable Trewloves).

Trigger Warnings: abandonment, emotional bullying

Thank you Harper Collins and Netgalley for the review copy!

I would risk it all for these characters! This was just the book I needed right now. Low angst, romantic, and perfectly readable! I stormed through this book in a few hours because I just could not put it down! Five stars!

Lorraine Heath truly never disappoints, and this last entry in the Sins for All Seasons series is such a joy to read. Beast (Benedict) Trewlove has always been an intriguing character and he finds his perfect match in Althea, daughter of a traitorous and disgraced Duke. There is even a surprise I did not see coming when he learns his true history. I look forward to the coming spin-off novels! Highly recommended.

This is the final story in the Trewlove series, Beast's story and I think it's my favorite. Thea is a disgraced duke's daughter who has lost everything and ends up trying to make her way in Whitechapel. She strikes up a bargain whereby she will teach Beast's doxies how to be ladies in exchange for lessons in how to be a seductress. (I know!)
Their love story is sweet and steamy and the Trewlove family is given a nice sendoff. We also get an intriguing setup of her new series' characters. Can't wait!

Loved it as I do for all of Lorraine Heath’s books. This was Benedict and Althea’s story. He was a Trewlove and she was a traitors daughter. He makes her an offer she couldn’t refuse. They fall in love and want to get married. He finds out he’s not a bastard but a Duke’s son. She thinks it will hurt him to marry her. There are many twists and turns in their relationship. I can’t wait for her next book.

Beast and Althea’s story marks the end of the Sins for all Seasons series. I loved Beast, and I loved how easy it was for Beast and Althea to fall in love. There really wasn’t much drama or angst in the first 80%. It was a nice change from the other stories. There was a nice twist at the end and a satisfying conclusion. We were also introduced to a new family who will comprise the next series, and in eager to see their stories come to life.