Gretchen is a 24-year-old-hairstylist with secrets: She likes to chase squirrels and howl at the moon. She’s also not really 24.When one of her coworkers turns up dead in the salon, she suspects that the murderer isn’t entirely human. When another stylist is murdered, and then another, she goes on the prowl. A circus with a secret side show catches her attention, as does her former pack, and a … pack, and a group of visiting vampires.
Her only outlet is her music, but that will only keep her wolf on a leash for so long with a killer on the loose.
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Gretchen is a 24-year-old-hairstylist with secrets: She likes to chase squirrels and howl at the moon. She’s also not really 24.
When one of her coworkers turns up dead in the salon, she suspects that the murderer isn’t entirely human. When another stylist is murdered, and then another, she goes on the prowl. A circus with a secret side show catches her attention, as does her former pack, and a group of visiting vampires.
Her only outlet is her music, but that will only keep her wolf on a leash for so long with a killer on the loose.
***The cover caught my eye, took a peek inside, and loved the writing style of this book!***
Loved this book from the very start! Great characters, fun and fast read. Lots of snarky, interesting dialogue and detailed. A 200 year old wolf shifter, a 40 yr old vampire, and two ageless Gods, all living and working in a sentient mansion… How much better can it get? Add some foul play, murder and paranormal high-jinks and it’s action and drama galore!
She is a hair dresser with secrets and when one of her co workers dies she knows it has not by a human. Soon there are more deaths and she knows that the music she plays will not keep her wolf calm for much longer as it wants out to find the killer. Will she allow her wolf free? Will she find the killers before they kill again?.See if she will
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This book is a choice outside of my normal genres. At first I was not sure I would like it. But I really like Gretchen and enjoyed the story. I will read more by this author.
WOW! WHAT DID I JUST FINISHED READING?! Werewolves, Goddess/Fae and Vampires…What a Combo!! BEAUTY IS THE BEAST by Jennifer Zamboni had me Intrigued from the Very Beginning of the Book and never a Dull moment page after page!!
Once I started reading, I devoured this book in ONE Sitting since there is So much Adventure and Different Unique TWISTS and TURNS INTO the UNKNOWN!! It was such Suspenseful thriller of Epic proportions and just when you Think you figured it Out….BOOM!! NOPE!! TOTALLY SPEECHLESS with its Dark and Entertaining secrets but gonna Warn you that Have your Jaw Dropping several times!
DEFINITELY A MUST READ BOOK AND definitely looking forward to read more of Jennifer Zamboni!!
3.5 Stars
At first I had a little bit of a hard time getting into this book, but man did it sink it’s hooks in to me! Every time I thought I knew what was gonna happen, nope, not even close! Gretchen is a badass,, and Doug,, I love him! I’m not giving ANYTHING away, but I did NOT see the ending playing out the way it did! I can’t wait for the next book!!!
Very interesting and entertaining book about werewolf hairdressers, vampires, the circus and a serial killer. Throw in there some mystery and suspense and what more could you ask for from a paranormal book? This was a fast paced read and will keep you invested from the very first page. Great debut novel! Can’t wait to see what happens next.
This book was interesting; it’s a panormal book and wow it was a twist in a half. Great book!
This was a fun and fast paranormal story. Gretchen works at a salonas as hair dresser. She also works with Lacey Marie and Percy. What people don’t know is Gretchen is a werewolf, Lacey Marie is a vampire and Perxy is fae who is married to a god. Things are going great till one of there friends is murdered then more murders are happening. Gretchens old pack cames looking for her and want her back. The characters are great and you get sucked in. Cant wait for book 2
Gretchen who is the heroine of this story is a hairdresser but she is also a werewolf. She keeps her wold in check with her music since she is in a band too.
When friend who is also a hairdresser is murdered Gretchen wonders what killed her. Then other hairdressers are murder and she goes on the hunt to find out the answers to who is doing the killing. She has a lot going on with her work, her music and now her old pack is back and they want her to come home to them.
Loved this story and loved the characters. Great job keeping attention to the storyline. Cant wait for book 2.
Gretchen, Lacey Marie and Percy are all hairdressers and own a salon together. The thing that makes them different is that none of them are human. Gretchen is a werewolf, Lacey Marie is a vampire and Percy is the fae wife of Hades. Hairdressers are turning up dead, a circus with a secret freak show comes to town, the pack suddenly wants Gretchen and Lacey Marie’s “father” all turn up within a short time.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book. I didn’t do any reading about it before jumping in. What an interesting paranormal twist. Loved that the werewolf and vampire have become best friend and are also friends with Percy. We had mystery, paranormal romance and some laughs. If you want a light, fun read this is for you.
A vampire, a Greek Goddess and a werewolf run a beauty salon. No it’s not the start of joke but the start of a quirky interesting book. There is drama, murders, a circus oh and a visit from Hades. Without giving too much away I will say it’s an enjoyable read and interesting concept. If you are looking for something a bit different then this could be the book for you.
Great read. This book is not my usual cup of tea however I must admit it was a fantastic book and I am looking forward to book 2. I was amazed that these three paranormal creatures could live together, work together and be great friends all at the same time. Definitely recommended.
Interesting mixture of the supernatural and a murder mystery. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
Beauty is the Beast is a fast paced read, full of drama and action that will leave you wanting more. I so can not wait for book 2. I received a free copy of this book.
I’m not a fan of paranormal books or circuses, (I might add). I pushed aside my dislike for paranormal and decided to read. I was very pleased that I did. I enjoyed and would/will recommend.
The book was fast past and kept me interested. Hairdressers, vampires, and werewolves, oh my!!
The book was unlike anything I have read before, and I may need to branch out my reading.
I will read book 2!
Book two can’t come quick enough for me. Who can pass up a book that has hairdressing werewolves and vampires. A heart racing murder mystery that has you on the edge of your seat and an ending that you weren’t expecting with the anticipation of the next book. Well this book definitely had all that and more. Well done!
Beauty is the Beast by Jennifer Zamboni is a wonderful story to read. This is the first time to ever read anything from this author and I just fell in love with this story and author. Jennifer Zamboni is now one of my favorite authors and I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about wolf shifters.
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WOW
This story was spellbinding, I found it hard to put down.
The author chose an interesting collection of supernaturals and they worked really well together.
Usually I am not a big fan of urban fantasy but I found it hard to put this book down right from the beginning.
Awesome story.
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This book takes elements from several different genres and makes it something wholly its own. Above all it is deeply character driven and as the first book in a series, introduces many characters and sets the stage for what is promising to be an interesting universe. There are a couple major plot lines meandering though the book which are concluded satisfactorily – no cliff hangers, but huge openings for future stories.
It is a shifter romance, but as a breath or fresh air, it is about a powerful woman who has control of her relationships – no fated mates! The romance develops from a friendship, is slow burn and clean.
There is a cozy style murder mystery, but it almost feels like is gets pushed to the back burner at times and wraps up very quickly. While it is there in the background and affects parts of the plot, solving the mystery is not a primary focus in this book.
It is women’s lit, with quite a bit of the book devoted to the salon, the customers, ethnic hair care, and the relationships between the girls working and living together, forming a rather unusual family.
Thrown into all of this is a bit of danger, adventure, and quite a it of snarky humor.
Overall, not at all what I was expecting and hard to catagorize, but an enjoyable read and I am curious to see where the story leads next.