New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby delivers another sizzling novel in her delectable and sexy Fusion series.Riley Gibson is over the moon at the prospect of having her restaurant, Seduction, on the Best Bites TV network. This could be the big break she’s been waiting for. But the idea of having an in-house show on a regular basis is a whole other matter. Their lives would be turned … lives would be turned upside down, and convincing Mia, her best friend and head chef of Seduction, that having cameras in her kitchen every day is a good idea is daunting. Still, Riley knows it’s an opportunity she can’t afford to pass on. And when she meets Trevor Cooper, the show’s executive producer, she’s stunned by their intense chemistry.
Trevor’s sole intention is to persuade Riley to allow Best Bites TV to do a show on her restaurant. But when he walks into Riley’s office, he stops dead in his tracks. The professional, aloof woman on the phone is incredibly beautiful and funny. But can he convince her that he’s interested in Riley for himself? Or is he using the undeniable pull between them to persuade her to agree to his offer?
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Wow! Kristen Proby just keeps writing hits! I will admit that she is an automatic one-click author for me, so there wasn’t any doubt that I would read The Beauty of Us, and I wasn’t surprised when I fell in love with this fourth book in the Fusion series! These five women have intrigued me throughout with their incredibly close friendship, and Riley was a little less known, so I was anxious to find out her story. She and Trevor are so compatible and the chemistry is off the charts! When Trevor shows up to film an episode for his reality television series that features Riley’s restaurant, Seduction, she is struggling to find a guy who is worthy of her time. Trevor certainly fit that bill with his romantic ways and sexy glasses! I love them together!
As usual, this was well-written and the characters are people I want to hang out with! I can’t wait for the final installment in this series featuring Mia!
Loved it.
Riley and Trevor’s story was a sexy,steamy and sweet romance.
They have an instant attraction,when they meet and then end up working close together,which only builds on their chemistry.
But there are all kinds of obstacles in the way,so it was a wonder if they would be able to stay together.
This is another winner for Kristen Proby,I am really enjoying this series and The Beauty Of Us is no exception.
An Excellent read that I highly recommend.
5 Stars.
Audio review from 2017
This one was the best of them all so far! (Part of a five books series)
Trevor and Riley made me laugh out loud!
Great story! Looking forward to Mia’s story as it sounds like it’s going to be explosive! (and it was lol)
Another hit in the Fusion series! The telling of five fiercely independent women just keeps getting better with each book. Riley is my favorite so far and will make you laugh until you cry. Trevor has it all going for him, with his hot nerd look and his swoon-factor is off the charts. Their chemistry is 110% right from the start and you do NOT want to miss their story. I’ve loved each book, but I’m so excited to read Mia’s story next (and last!)
This book! This series! Honestly, I am not typically a Kristen Proby. I tried her With Me in Seattle series. It didn’t really click with me for some reason. So I thought that I try the Fusion series. I LOVE it!! I can’t get enough.
Riley Gibson Trevor Cooper are perfect for one another. They meet when Trevor films a reality TV show about the restaurant that Riley and her girlfriends have. It is the up and coming restaurant in the city. Well wouldn’t you know it, sparks happen!!
I will say that the only criticism that I have about this book is that Kristy Proby tends to have a set formula with her stories. There are not a lot of twist and turns that surprise the reader in this series. That said, the writing is smooth and easy. You fall in love with her characters quickly and you want the best for them. You want them to find their HEA. And they do.
I need to finish this series. I just haven’t had the time. As a blogger you get so many books. Then life happens. I can’t wait to sit at the pool this winter and finish this series. I have to know what happens to Kristen’s characters!
I am so glad that I tried her work again! It actually makes me want to retry her With Me in Seattle series.
~ Review by Heidi Pharo
This is book 4 of the series. You could read this without having read the others, but you won’t get a feel for the friendship that these girls share. This story is about Riley and Trevor. The storyline flows. There is a touch of humor in it. There is a small dose of angst, but not over the top. Great writing. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger.
It is the 4th in a series that I have enjoyed. Fun and sexy.
Slow moving
Love this series. Connected but each story adds a new demension
Sisterhood and seduction = Friendly, Flirty, Fun
What makes the Fusion series so enchanting is that despite the tempting love connections, Ms. Proby shows how strong the bonds of friendship are. Riley, Kat, Addison and Mia have not only built a business, they’ve created a family. Through all of the broken hearts, the hookups and settling down, love between these friends is the glue that makes it all worthwhile. Everything else is just the icing on the cake. The Beauty of Us puts Riley is in the hot seat. Her quest for Mr. Right lands her in some sticky situations. Will she every find the perfect guy? Trevor is sweet, sexy and full of surprises. When business and romance collide will he risk it all for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Kristen Proby proves that she can seduce any heart with this hard to resist series. Will be sad to see it end.
I love the Fusion series by Kristen Proby. If you have not started it yet, you can read The Beauty of Us as a standalone. You will love these girls from Seduction and will probably back track the beginning of this series. Riley is a great character in this book. She has always had a take charge attitude. I always saw her personality as a bit dominant with a huge heart. What I liked about this story is that we get the vulnerability side of Riley that we have never seen before. Trevor was our sexy geek god. I love how we had some gaming stuff going on and that Riley loved every facet that Trevor has. Their relationship was easy going and they got into a comfort level right away.
The Beauty of Us brings you laughter, heated moments, and some drama time all wrapped in one. Trevor can make pocket protectors look sexy, I am just saying. Riley shows that you can be strong while depending on the person you love. This story was fun to read. I love how Riley and her girlfriends know how to have fun while keeping up with their successful restaurant. I am anticipating Mia’s story next!