She’s a beauty who works at a bookstore. He’s as unapproachable as a caged beast…
Bridget is a manager at Glitter Cup Cafe, a successful chain of bookstores. The CEO of the chain wants to retire, but he’s not sure that his son, Sebastian, is ready for such responsibility. Sebastian needs to change the way he treats people first. Can Bridget help Sebastian change his attitude?
When Bridget’s … attitude?
When Bridget’s father runs into trouble, she feels responsible. One of her employees at the bookstore might be behind the trouble, and she vows to figure out which one. With Sebastian’s help, she takes the case…
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This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I really enjoyed it. Great characters and plenty of twists and turns to keep you engaged.
I really liked this book. I did not think the plot would be too successful in the 5 days allowed but l was proven wrong, it took off and was well done.
What a wonderful retelling! Sebastian learning how to find the real person he is inside, just incredible! Bridget was the perfect “Belle” to his “Beast”. And the mystery of the blackmailer left me surprised how it all went down. This was truly a happily ever after!
Beauty and the Blackmailer- A Romantic Cozy Novella (Fairy Tale Retelling Cozy Mystery Book 3)” by Amorette Anderson is a tale of one Bridget ….manager of the Glitter Cup Cafe…inside a very successful chain bookstore…who is suddenly “saddled” with a new …untrained…never-held-a-job-before employee…and right when she needs all her facilities to assist her father whose invention folder is missing….and whom is now getting blackmail messages. What’s a girl to DO!!?Sebastian …the “new”
employee is really the playboy son of Bridget’s Boss…however Bridget doesn’t know this secret info…all she knows is this is one “spoiled” employee who needs an attitude adjustment…and a dedicated work ethic to boot. But Bridget is just the manager to deliver both…um…IF she doesn’t lose her heart first. Plus as Sebastian catches on to how things are run in the Café…there is time left over for both Bridget & Sebastian to ferret out the culprit who swiped her father’s important folder. Will they be successful?!? Will both fathers be pleased with their offsprings efforts ?!? A delightful re-telling of a favorite fairytale…..with a distinctly new twist. Read and see. Much enjoyed and Highly Recommended. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Copy of this book.
What a great remix of Beauty and the Beast! In a time when understanding and forgiveness is in very low supply, it’s wonderful to read a book that shows what a bit of understanding and forgiveness can accomplish. I’m just as guilty as the next person with impatience and intolerance at times. This story has moved me to better myself. A lesson a great deal of us need to embrace. Truly a rarity! Thank you Amorette! <3
Great new take on an old story. Beast still needed changing of ways and perceptions. Beauty still smart, sweet, attractive and with perception of human nature and heart of gold. Her father is still an inventor. This is a modern update with bookstore/café house and a stolen formula. I loved the twists and turns of the plot. I wasn’t going anywhere until I finished reading!
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I received a free ARC copy of this book for an honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed the new plot on an old classic. And with her usual twist of humor and mystery Ms. Anderson again held my attention through out the book from beginning to end! With the blackmail twist and the spoiled rich boy it was fun and engaging!
Such a wonderful fun read. Loved the characters and the plot…Amorette Anderson is such a amazing author.
Loved reading this awesome book…
An enjoyable modern twist to Beauty and the Beast. I really enjoy Amorette Anderson’s stories. The writing, characters and the plot flow smoothly together. Elements of the original fairy tale have been neatly woven into the story, along with a mystery to be solved.
The Beast — Sebastian is a 35-year old, pampered playboy that’s been forced to get a job.
The Beauty — Bridget, a coffee shop manager, must find out who is blackmailing her father. This scenario has so many possibilities for you to discover.
This is an easy read, full of mystery, intrigue and the perfect touch of romance. I did receive an advance readers copy from the author and the above is my freely given and honest review.
This is definitely totally different from any fairytale that has already been revisited. And it’s a cozy story! It’s fun, it’s original, and it has all the ingredients for a cozy story. Amorette poetically uses the main idea of the Beauty and the Beast and salutes us with a fresh and updated story.
The beast (Sebastian) is the son of the owner of a worldwide chain of bookstore/cafes. His father doesn’t trust him, as he has done nothing with his life. His father told him that he had to go undercover and work at the Dayton store with no allowance or fancy apartment. His good looks are to be hidden by nondescript clothing and a hack-job haircut. He had to live on the tips he made. He had a week and he had to really help a customer in some way for his inheritance to happen. Meantime beauty, the manager of the store (Bridget) is trying to work out who is blackmailing her father – by the end of the week. She sees something in Sebastian that goes past his looks, and Sebastian rises to the occasion.
Beauty and the Blackmailer
Bridget and Sebastian
A Beauty and the Beast remix.
What a difference a week makes, when you are given an ultimatum!
Received this ARC and am leaving an honest review.
Undercover boss couldn’t have said it better. It is a very cute story. I totally loved it.
This was a story with an unexpected twist. Beauty is not who you may think. I enjoyed the twists in this fairytale! Amorette is a talented storyteller!
Anderson did it again!
What an amazing tale, as always. Wonderfully entertaining and just what I needed in these strange times. I really got to escape! A real feel-good book that I can recommend with all my heart.
Sebastian is the bad boy son of the owner of the Glitter Cup Café chain of coffee shop/bookstores. As an ultimatum he is sent to work at one of the stores to prove his worth. Bridget is the store manager who has a absent minded inventor father who someday hopes to be rich.
This is a cute, enjoyable novella with a touch of mystery and a little romance. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The twists and in this story were really wonderful and the book was fast moving. I read the book straight through as I couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed the way it was written which was different from most that I have read. A great read.
Another fun twist on a classic fairytale 🙂
I loved the way the author put a new spin on Beauty and the Beast.
Bridget has a big heart, and sees the good in everyone. Sebastian is jaded by wealth that he was born into. He has no clue what work is, and his Father has a plan to change that.
I really enjoyed reading this book.
Well this is an interesting modern twist on Beauty and the Beast. A pampered playboy gets told by his dad that he needs to grow up at 35. A manager at a coffee shop needs to help her dad. Both their lives collide and find love. It’s a mystery with a fairy tale romance. The book is quick and fun to read. I have enjoyed all the twist and spins on fairy tale classics in this series.
*I received a copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily giving my honest opinion*
Bridget is a hard working manager at Glitter Cup Cafe. Sebastian is the owners spoiled lazy indulgent son. On his 35th bday his dad gives him the gift of taking everything away from him and forces him to work at Bridget’s place for a week! When Bridgets dad’s work worth millions is stolen and he is being blackmailed she entrusts Sebastian with the secret.
I love the characters and their relationships in this book. The plot was original. It seemed like everyone had motives and the need for money. The ending was a surprise! I couldn’t put this book down. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!