Gotta love the beauty and the beast trope! Lorraine Heath doesn't disappoint. This was enjoyable, and I'm looking forward to the spin off series.

4 1/2 stars! Not sure how Lorraine Heath's books have passed me by over the years but she has quickly become a must read author for me. This is my second book by this author and I adored Beast (Benedict) and Thea. The first half of the book was 5 star all the way, the last half I give 4 stars because I think the finding out of who Beast was, was a little rushed, but overall the book is fantastic! I think it would have been even better had I read the rest of the books in the series, but let me just say that the authors writing is so good, that I didn't even realize until I saw it in the comments, that it WAS part of a series. I cant wait to go back and read about the rest of the Trewlove siblings. I highly recommend this one!

I have loved reading all of the Trewlove's stories. I was so happy to finally get to read Beast and Althea's love story. The ending was my favorite, the way everything was wrapped up so nicely.

This was a very enjoyable story. It was part of a series and there were obvious references to other characters, but it was not necessary to read any story beforehand. This was my first reading in the series. I normally do not read Lorraine Heath. I was an avid fan, but her heroes becme too old and too damaged to interest me. So this is her first novel that I have read in about 10 years.
I really liked the story. The ages of the main characters were more compatible than she used to write about. I remember she always had young ladies of 19 to 20 years of age paired with men who were 36 and older. In my eyes, there is something wrong if they are still single at 32 and normally it is because they are arseholes.
Anyway, this novel was very fresh for me. I enjoyed the play of wit between the characters. The heroine was independent, but not obnoxious about it. The hero was sweet but all man from the start. He seemed very scary. I liked how the heroine put her trust in the hero. She seemed very intelligent. The book was well written with no obvious dangling plots line or unanswered moments. The grammar and spelling were correct. I give this book 5 stars and hearty recommendation that it will be an enjoyable read.

Another great read . Start to finish I was at the edge of my seat. Beast being Scottish and an heir to a Dukedom was an unexpected surprise . I cannot wait to read about Altheas brothers Griffith and Marcus

I’m typically sold any time a book blurb or title suggests that the hero is beastly in some fashion so the title help me sold right off the bat the blurb was very interesting and I absolutely love historical novels and this one was no different!

This book was delightful. It kept me turning pages until way too late at night as it was hard to put down. Beauty Tempts the Beast is the story of Althea and Beast. Althea is the daughter of a Duke who was accused and hanged for treason leaving her and her brothers to re-invent their lives. She finds a job serving as a waitress where she meats Beast...a both respected and feared man. What I loved most about Beast was how kind he is. And Althea is so strong. She takes a horrid situation and finds a way to move on. The pairing of these two is just fantastic. This was my first book by Heath but the 6th in her Sins for All Seasons series and it read just fine as a standalone. That being said, the first five instantly went on my TBR list. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes a good historical that takes place primarily outside the ballrooms of London.

I was eagerly awaiting Beast’s story. This man of few words has always intrigued me. And, because I have absolutely fallen in love with the Trewlove family, and have found each book in this series to be outstanding, I was anxious to see how this sixth book would play out. I am thrilled to say it surpasses my expectations. (The epilogue was fabulous!)
Who couldn’t help but fall in love with Benedict Trewlove and Althea Stanwick. Trewlove was a name synonymous with bastard and Stanwick was a name synonymous with traitor. Beast had been left on Ettie Trewlove’s doorstep as a baby. Thea had been cut by Society, leaving her and her brothers with no assistance or support. Neither had control over the events that had affected their lives so greatly. Both deserved so much better than the hand they’d been dealt. Having been raised by a loving family, Beast was mostly content with his life, if not lonely. Thea had felt completely lost and numbed after the world she knew had been destroyed. But together, they made each other feel again. Beast helped Thea to see another side of life. To know the people who worked so hard for so little pay. Introduced her to the gifts of life that don’t cost a penny but are still more valuable than gold. For Beast, Thea eased his loneliness, helped him find light in the darkness.
As with every book in this series, this story completely swept me away. It is absolutely captivating. I could practically feel the sizzle of chemistry between these two. And I loved that their intimate moments, while very passionate, were also fun. Their romance in a word was exquisite. Plus, they were both such good people that I wanted desperately for them to find their HEA. They both cared so deeply for others and put the needs of those they loved above their own. They were such extraordinary characters. So engaging and charming, and I loved watching their love grow.
While this book could be read as a stand-alone, I can’t imagine missing one moment with this fabulous Trewlove family. So do yourself a favor and read the entire series. You’ll be glad you did because this series is romance as it should be done. Sheer perfection!

It's been awhile since I last read from Ms. Heath, good thing her writings still didn't disappoint.

The story has very low angst in it. Beast is feared by many, but contradict to his huge structure, he actually cares about women. Quite a gentleman in fact. Althea on the other hand, is not someone I would root for because I really cannot fathom her reason to become a mistress. Like what??!

I love the Trewloves, their bond as a family was really strong and their relationship funny.

When the part about Benedict's lineage was revealed, it was so sudden and so fast that I was a bit unsatisfied. Good thing this book has a great and satisfying epilogue.

Some parts were left unanswered, which was explained in the end that the next book is gonna be about him.

Although this book is part of a series, it could be read as a standalone. But to fully understand each Trewlove, I highly suggest you read the whole series.

Loved this book. a great, cozy read to just feel good about LOVE! I loved the two main characters, and the writing is really good. The voice is SPOT ON in relation to the time period. I was really impressed with this book!

Benedict Trewlove is known as the Beast in Whitechapel. When he first spots Althea Stanwick, she's working as a barmaid in a local bar. He immediately knows by her demeanor and speech that she doesn't belong in his world and it peaks his interest of what happened to her. When he propositions her to teach his "ladies" the refinement they would need to improve their lives with better positions, she agrees and moves into the brothel bent on educating the ladies. The more time she spends with Beast, she sees what a good and generous man his is. Can she convince him that she does belong in his world?

I have not read any of the other stories in this series and didn't feel lost at all. Miss Heath has woven the story of an intriguing and compassion man who uses his brawn and fists protecting those who need it. Born a bastard he has limited options in life, but he has made a good life for himself. I liked Althea as well. She found she had a well of strength that she didn't know she possessed when she fell from grace of the ton as the daughter of a traitor. The story flowed seamlessly and was peppered with twists and turns I didn't see coming. When I thought the book was going to end, the biggest surprise of the book happens and it was so welcomed. I absolutely loved this book!

I just couldn’t connect with these characters. I normally love this author’s voice. This one was a miss for me.

This series, Sins for all Seasons, was one of the best series I've read in a long time. This is the last and final book in the series. Although all can be read as a stand alone, the group of them is so much better.
Let's just start by saying that I cried on at least 3 different places in this book. One where Robyn is officially given the Trewlove name. Then when Ben defends Thea to the ton and in front of everyone bends down on knee and proposes. Last when at Ben's wedding his father proposes a toast to Ettie Trewlove, thanking her for raising his son to be the man he is.
This is a feel good true love story. Ben and Thea have endured some very difficult times. What they have had to endure makes them stronger. They both end up having a reversal of fortune. Thea losing all her status as a duke's daughter, having to work in order to eat.
Ben finds his real family and finds out he is now part of the aristocracy.
Two different paths that come together for a little while and then fork off in different directions .
Can the two find their way to be together again.
Very touching, very sweet, a truly romantic story. 5 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lorraine Heath - job well done!!!
I want to thank Netgalley for the chance to review this book!

Not really a BEAST. More like a giant teddy bear with a minor abnormality. Still an incredible story to succumb to.

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I cried when I finished this sweet story. I hadn't read anything else in this series yet, but absolutely want to after this!

I read a ton of historical romance and this was so well done, cheeky, and warm hearted such a fun retelling of Beauty and the Beast.

Each character was vividly drawn, and uniquely interesting in their own right. This could be one of my favorite romance reads this year easily.

I will say Ben's reversal of fortune was a little unrealistic but I couldn't care less it didn't take me out of the story.

3.5 stars. I don't know if it was me but this book just didn't grab me. That said, Heath does her usual smooth job bringing us the story of her last Trelowe sibling. Mostly I didn't feel like Beast's story brought anything new to the series but as a book to read in an afternoon, Heath doesn't disappoint. People who have followed this series from the beginning will definitely want to read this to get that feeling of series completion.

I really enjoyed this book! I'm not super familiar with the Trewloves, but I didn't feel like I had to be too be able to fully appreciate this story! Althea and her brothers have been turned away from society due to their father's plot against the queen. I love that Althea was a strong woman, willing to do what she needed to help her family even though it meant putting herself in "unsavory" situations. At the tavern she works at, she meets Beast (Benedict Trewlove) and he is immediately intrigued by her. I like that he wanted to protect her innocence as long as possible while at the same time she knew exactly what she wanted. It's a quick and satisfying read with the biggest obstacle occurring AFTER the main characters fall in love, which is a nice change!

The last of the Trewlove's to meet their match.

This is the last of the original Trewlove family to meet their match. Beast is the contemplative, writer, who ironically got his nickname from his fists (and other physical feature). Benedict is lonely and I think Lorraine Heath really managed to capture his complete character. Althea, no longer Lady Althea, is now ostracized from society and ends up in the Trewlove realm.

What I liked?
How equally matched Thea and Benedict were in first their loneliness and their rejections. Their strength comes from inside and how they overcome obstacles. Their chemistry is instant and sensual and yet they really build a relationship and friendship. I read this immediately after reading The Earl Takes a Fancy and felt like this book really found its own voice and was a proper send off to a fabulous Trewlove series.
Highly recommend for a very satisfying read. Their compatibility leaps off the page.

We open the first chapter with "beasts"/Benedict's as a baby being dropped off to Ettie Trewolves who cares for unwanted children (babies born out of wedlock). It's a sad first chapter but is key to who Benedict is and becomes.

Beast and Thea meet when she's a barmaid at the Mermaid and Unicorn. He becomes intrigued and realizes that she doesn't belong in this rough and offensive atmosphere. Beast believes that she is a lady and isn't part of his world. They strike up a conversation and he frequents the bar often. As time passes he proposes to Thea that she help teach woman manners and training in a certain vocation. The woman live in a brothel under Ben's protection, he is just there to provide a "safe environment". He believes she can help them find a new life and move on and he can shut down the building. But Thea has a proposition for Beast, she wants him to teach her how to become a seductress. Beast was right that Thea isn't part of his world, Thea has been expelled from society as her family has been accused of treason so her life there is over. Hence her desire to find a way to provide for herself. They agree to a three month timetable.

The two have chemistry from day one and the more time they spend together the attraction and feelings intensify. As time passes there are new revelations about Thea and Ben that cause some shift in their relationship and each have to face some tough decisions individually and as a pair.

I really liked Ben, even in past books he was this big teddy bear. His character evolves and at times a little off but all in all my favorite. Thea wasn't my favorite heroine of LC. I found her somewhat wishy washy and somewhat off putting at times.

Their love story was a rollercoaster but sweet and definitely had a happy ending. I loved the epilogue!! The story line was good and pacing was good as well.

Lorraine Heath never fails to being the feels and make my cry. This book was no exception. What a wonderful installment in the series. It was heartfelt and passionate from beginning to end.