Playboy. Socialite. Frivolous and Wicked. Alexander Caldwell needs to settle down. Hence the giant white house he just bought in the suburbs.The one that backs up to the house filled with three single women living in it.They all have their sights set on him…but it’s her he can’t get out of his head.Alexander has absolutely no place getting involved with a teenage girl with the world in her eyes. a teenage girl with the world in her eyes.
But he does.
Tortured. Lonely. Desperate to run.
Sunny Thorn needs to get out of her mother’s house.
To do that, she needs money.
Hence taking the job painting a mural in Alexander Caldwell’s pool house.
The man whose eyes follow her. The man with the sculpted jaw and commanding presence. The man who is way too old for her.
When Sunny has the chance to get out of Pineridge and start a future of her own, he should let her go.
But he doesn’t.
Beautiful Monster is a standalone age-gap forbidden romance from the author of the Wicked Hearts series.
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Could their relationship survive the age gap & critics…
She was wise for an innocent teenager, he was a jaded much older man with a bad boy reputation. She calmed him, he craved her. Against the odds she survived her uncaring selfish parents & lessened her pain in her paintings. He knew he could ruin her but when she left for art school he felt ruined. Could he get his act together to claim her when she graduates? I received an arc & this is my honest & voluntary review.
Title: Beautiful Monster by Sara Cate
Genre: Age Gap/Forbidden Romance
About the Book: Playboy. Socialite. Wicked. All of these things describe Alexander Caldwell. He needs to settle down and his house in the suburbs has plenty of mature women who can fill the quota. But why is he drawn to a teenage girl?
Review: Beautiful Monster was steamy, heartfelt, emotional, and taught us about overcoming triumph. It was a quick read for me but there was so much packed into one story. I loved the writing style and the feel of the characters.
Overall Rating (Out of 5 stars): 5 out of 5
Lots of drama going on in this one.
I didn’t necessarily like certain aspects of how the relationship played out but that lends to a this-is-real-life-and-not-everything-is-all-unicorns-and-rainbows aspect that gives this book depth.
Would I read more from this author: yes
Recommend to others: definitely
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This is a age-gap but very yummy book to read about a mature 19 yr old sunny that meets her neighbor alex all though he is fighting off his demons could he change for her?
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Alexander is a 40 y.o. playboy that is at his personal rock bottom. He is living in a house in the suburbs trying to get his life back together. Sunny is nineteen artist, living at home with her mother and sister. She is dealing with parental, and self esteem issues. Even with an age gap between the two characters, their emotional maturity is at the same point in their lives. The two spend time together as Alex commissions a mural piece for Sunny in his pool house. The time spent together intensifies their attraction toward one another and eventually can’t be denied. It’s a fantastic read that age is just a number when it comes to love.
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I really like this book even though I’m not a fan of age-gap romances, sometimes I forgot he was 20 years older until some of them mention it.
I really liked that he knew at the beginning that he’s feelings for her could be seen as something wrong and that he didn’t claimed her in the first chapters.
I honestly didn’t love Alexander at first, he keeps making mistakes and I just wanted to punch him in the face but everyone deserves a second chance and I’m glad I gave him one and continue reading the book.
Sunny definitely deserved her HEA, I cry with her sometimes and I really hate her family so I was happy that she found someone that love her like she is and cares for her and encourage her to follow her dreams.
I received and ARC of this book and this is my honest review. I really recommend it
I loved loved loved beautiful monster. Sunny is like every girl just trying to find a way out from an abusive home and Alexander is the older man we all wish would save us. Together they’re the journey we all wish we had. From naughty hot sex to forever.
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Gotta say that I excepted this to be a focus on the sexual relationship between Alex and Sunny but it was deeper, not necessarily darker but muddy with their past, them trying to work out their future and their weak moments with their highs also because they found someone that felt like home.
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Beautiful Monster by Sara Cate is a fantastic book! I couldn’t put this book down while I was reading it. Sara Cate is a new author for me and she didn’t disappoint me at all! I love reading an older man/ younger woman romance. Beautiful Monster explores the forbidden romance of Sunny Thorn and Alexander Caldwell. Sunny is a 19-year-old young woman and Alexander Caldwell is a rich bachelor.
Sunny and Alexander meet for the first time when he moves next door to them. Sunny is a sad young woman because her father has left her mother and her sister alone. Sunny loves art but couldn’t continue going to art school. Alexander notices Sunny when he is invited to her mother’s pool party. The sparks really fly between them once Alexander hires Sunny to paint a mural at his home. Will Sunny and Alexander give in to their attraction to each other? Will Sunny leave Pineridge and Alexander behind? Will the pair get their happy ever after? You will have to read Beautiful Monster by Sara Cate to find out!
Beautiful Monster has plenty of romance, some conflict, and some steamy love scenes that I love to read! I will definitely be reading more of Sara Cate books! I’m so glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone to try a new to me author.
Grab your copy of Beautiful Monster by Sara Cate today!
This is an age-gap forbidden romance that is angsty, steamy and totally captured my heart strings. I usually do not really feel tugs at my heart but dammit Sara Cate got me with this one. This book had me on an emotional roller coaster, right along with Alexander and Sunny. My heart literally felt like it was being clenched by an unseen force during many parts in this book.
This is the first book I have read of Sara Cate’s and I think I may have a slight crush on her writing. When someone like me, who is not comfy with emotions, can feel these characters, that says so much about the author, characters, writing style, and book.
This is an age-gape romance. Sunny is 19 and Alex is 40, which is substantial, yet not. Sunny is incredibly mature, her family situation has forced her to grow up fast and her personality lends itself to a more reserved, mature individual. She acts like she’s in her late 20s or early 30s- it’s believable to me since I know late teens like that. Alex acts younger- he was the party animal and now has to break a vicious cycle he got into. I didn’t expect him to be considered the monster- but this book deals a lot with his monsterous actions and his demons, which he needs to recognize and fight. Sunny is there for him, though I really wasn’t sure there was going to be a HEA. I’m pleased to say there is- it was a long, hard road- but it’s a beautiful story.
It’s a story about finding love despite 20 years age gap.
Alex (40) and Sunny (20) meet when he moves in next door and her mother invites him over for a couple of drinks.
I loved how he watched out for her after realising how toxic her mother was.
After discovering how talented she is he asks her to paint a mural in his poolhouse.
They have great chemistry.
I recommend this book if you wanted to read something steamy, and light.
Disclaimer: This book features alcohol and drug consume.
It takes a change
This is a forbidden, taboo romance book about Alexander and Sunny. He’s a playboy socialite, and desperate circumstances lead her to being employed by him to paint a mural at his house. There’s an age-gap there, but that doesn’t stop his wondering eyes or desire for her.
He isn’t necessarily good for her, but you can’t always control what you want or crave. There are many ups and downs for them, but will they be able to overcome them to live a well-deserved happily-ever-after?
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CAPTIVATING, ENTICING, SEXY AND TWO BROKEN SPIRITS UNITING
5 TOTALLY HOT STARS!!!!!
This book was absolutely fantastic!! I normally don’t like to read a story about older men and younger women but OMG this book had me so engrossed from the very first chapters! Sara wrote this story in a way that just sucked you in and the characters Alexander and Sunny were undoubtedly made for each other despite their age difference.
When Alexander “Alex” moves in behind Sunny, her sister, Cadence and their mother it’s unbelievable to them all that an incredibly wealthy, handsome playboy is living just next door. Of course they all have their drool worthy moments thinking of the tall, sexy, walking Adonis.
Sunny lives in a brokenhearted home with an abusive mother and sees no way out. She feels so alone with no real hope for a future. She has always craved the love and affection of her parents but never received it from either one.
Alex is a wealthy businessman but also inherited a massive amount of money from his parents death years ago. Growing up with only his sister for his family he never had the guidance he needed to not let his wealth go to his head. He started at a young age playing the field, having meaningless sex and partying, it was all he was ever concerned with in his life.
Sunny and Alex start off with a simple business arrangement for a piece of art he is commissioning from her; however things definitely take a drastic turn when Sunny’s mother gets abusive again and Alex will not stand for the gorgeous young innocent girl to live in that type of environment.
Things start to heat up for the two and they open up their pasts, present and future to one another. Hearts get involved in this unique relationship, on both sides, but Alex is toeing the line to keep it safe for them both.
This story was absolutely incredible, engaging and with a lot of sexually charged moments!! Make sure you have plenty of time set aside to read this in one sitting because it was definitely one I couldn’t put down! As far as the HEA….yes, yes, yes!!!! And if you look hard enough you will find a bonus epilogue too!
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
Beautiful Monster was a great story. The plot was strong, it was written well. The story was filled with many emotions. Sara Cate did a great job on it.
Alexander and Sunny’s journey had many ups and downs, their journey was a rollercoaster but they were drawn to each other. Their connection was strong and their chemistry was steamy. They were great together.
I enjoyed this story, it was great.
Thank you, Sara Cate. Great work 🙂
Loved this story. Sunny has had a rough time. Her mother and sister are definitely characters. Good read and romance
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