Tara Sivec's latest addition to her The Naughty Princess Club series did not disappoint!!!.
In Bed With The Beast surpassed any and all expectations I had in the best possible way.

Belle is the sweet young un of the group. Still living with her dad and playing by all the rules she's innocent by nature but don't let that fool you. This little kitty has sharp claws and while she's hesitant to use them she will do just about anything to save the one place that's always felt like home to her. I loved her character!. She has a very calm, caring nature but she also has grit and determination with a fiesty side that makes her such a well rounded character.

Beast is legit the perfect book boyfriend! All kinds of brooding and standoffish yet so freaking sweet he'll give you a toothache. He's a total cave man to Belle but he sets my ovaries alight man. No spoilers from me but I just didn't expect his story to be what it was. That being said it fit him perfectly. I just really enjoyed him as a character, at first glance he seems pretty one dimensional but as you dig deeper you get to see the different sides to him and lord are they are so good.

I lurved this book!!!. Following on from Cindy and Pj'S story I didn't think it could get better but it did!. This story has so much more than just humour which I might add it has a tonne of!. It's about independence and self discovery. It's a young women finding and learning to love herself. It's forgiveness and healing, Love and so much sweet!. There is also a good dose of hot lovings and a boatload of crazy hilarious shenanigans. Honestly it's the perfect combination wrapped up in a cutesy minimum angst sweet rom com.

Special mention for Belle's random fact sprouting!! She had me chocking on my laughter a time or two from that.

This is a must have feel good book! It leaves you wanting more because it was that fabulous.

I can't wait for Ariel's book! I of course am pretty positive on who will win her heart but I can't wait to hear her story.

I kindly received this ARC from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Tara Sivec always writes a great book and this is no exception. It’s a fun, lighthearted, riff on Beauty and the Beast. Great characters that you can’t help rooting for. And because it’s a take on a fairytale, it’s no surprise there is an HEA.

I was hoping this would be a new series that I would fall in love with, but sadly it was not. I found the story to be trashy, and the writing was cheesy. I didn't enjoy any of the characters. This unfortunately was a miss for me.

A naughty, goofy, funny, and so sweet fairy tale. Except instead of a princess and a prince, this one is about a clueless, practically virginal librarian preparing to be a stripper and a growly besotted strip club bouncer with a secret locked room. This is the second installment of The Naughty Princess Club, but Isabelle, Cindy, and Ariel's crazy doings make me I wish Tara Sivec would write more hot fairy tale romances for other princesses.

Isabelle was a hoot. I loved that everyone was scared of Vincent except Isabelle. And Isabelle proved she was no shy mouse over and over.
And yeah, it kind of sucks that I have to go out with douchebags the likes of Gus Tone to do this, but I don't care! I want the fairy tale. I DESERVE THE FAIRY TALE!"
Speaking of everyone's fear of the Beast, the hilarious chapter where Isabelle forces P.J., the hero from At the Stroke of Midnight and Vincent's boss, to sit for a lap dance alone is worth the price of the book.

As for Vincent, he's so gone for Isabelle and it was pure fairytale magic, even before his Grand Gesture at the end.
"I'm not lying. You were being you, which is exactly what I told you to do. When you lost in the moment and not stuck in your own head, you're the sexiest woman I've ever met."
Remember the end of last year's live action Beauty and the Beast when Dan Stevens growls for Emma Watson's Belle? That's nothing against Vincent's full-on raging Beast mode. This guy may be pissed at the world but he's sweetest marshmallow for Isabelle.
"You, of all people, deserve a happy ending and the big, romantic gesture," he says.
And Vincent gives Isabelle all that, plus a hidden library, a new library, a befuddled dad, zany Canadian parents in Paris, and a host of their wacky friends. Good times.

4.5 stars

Note: I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC generously provided by NetGalley.

This is the first book I have read by this author and I loved it. I wasn't sure at the start of the book, it seemed kind of childish but the further I got into it the better it got. I loved how emotional and real the character seemed. Belle and Beast were awesome together and I've Loved how they grew as the story went on. I highly recommend this book and look forward to more from this author.

This was a very modern and naughty version of a very well known classic. A group of 3 friends (Cindy, Isabelle, and Ariel) start the Naughty Princess Club to help raise money to keep the local library open. Isabelle “Belle” runs the library which is not doing well. The girls begin “dancing/stripping” at private parties to raise money. After Belle has a fight with her dad, she moves out of the house with nowhere to go. She begins sleeping at the library. All of a sudden Beast starts coming into the library right before closing to watch out for Belle. Finally, Beast convinces Belle to come home with him for a place to stay. She asks Beast to teach her how to be sexy and flirty. Beast secretly has a thing for Belle but does not want to act on it because he is keeping a big secret. Of course Belle and Beast have their HEA after the secret is revealed and Beast does some groveling. This story had some really funny parts. I loved Beast, he so alpha and fell so hard for Belle. Belle’s ability to spout random facts at the weirdest of times, especially when she is nervous is pretty funny too. The beginning was slow, I kept wondering when the male character was going to come in. For me this book had its moments. I had a difficult time reading this book only because this genre/style of writing was not really my cup of tea. If you enjoyed this first book you will enjoy this one too. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"In Bed with the Beast" by Tara Sivec
A laugh out loud contemporary romance with a touch of spice. I was gifted an ARC of this story via NetGalley and I have thoroughly enjoyed this read. It is an easy read, well it doesn't take too long to read when you just cannot make yourself put the book down to do those minor things like meals, or sleep. Happy Reading this LOL offering !!

Tara Sivec has really outdone herself with this series. So fun to read! It was cute, heartwarming, sexy, and hilarious! I cannot wait for the rest of the series!

In Bed with the Beast is the 2nd book in The Naughty Princess Club. This series is a retelling of popular Disney fairy tales. As you could guess, this book is the story of Beauty and the Beast.

Belle has been sheltered her whole life by her father who keeps his daughter under his thumb. When her library is losing funding more everyday, she begins to consider more creative ways to earn the money to keep it open. So she and her motley crew of of friends prepare for her to take the pole. The stripper pole, that is. Now that she sees the success her friend Cindy has had, she's ready to save her library.

Just like with Cindy's story, this book has the classic signature Tara Sivec humor and endearing ridiculousness. Anyone who is a fan of her comedic romances will love this book and series. Even though this book has my laughing and snorting, it still has an underlying message of empowerment that I love. These women have very real and relatable problems in this series and many of the readers my have encountered in their lives. When the women form The Naughty Princess Club, they are taking control of their lives with a profession that has a lot of stigma attached to it. They aren't waiting for their prince like most fairy tales, and they aren't just falling victim to their circumstances. They are creative in creating a solution to their problems, and I think that it would be easy to bury this under the humor and plot, but very well done.

5 - "You're so weird..." Stars!

The second book in Tara Sivec’s Naughty Princess Club series, gives us her take on my favorite fairy-tales of all, and In Bed with the Beast was a joy to read, from start to finish.

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I hold up my hand in shame and say it’s been a long while since I have read anything from this author, and after reading the opening chapter of this one I was literally kicking myself for leaving it so long. Needless to say I absolutely adored Belle and Vincent’s Story.

I want the fairy tale… I can’t exactly figure out how to get it.

Belle has a lot to contend with at this point in her life, her beloved Library is under threat of closure, her love-life is deader than most of the authors of the books in said library, and she is still living in the basement of her father’s house. Being in your twenties and having to sneak in through the window after a night out is so not the worldly woman image she wishes she could project. Especially when upon getting caught by her father she’s given an ultimatum, one that ends up with her homeless and sleeping on the floor in the aforementioned library.

"I’m not a fairy tale kind of guy… but I’d like the chance to see where this thing between us can go…"

Enter Beast (aka Vincent), bouncer at Gentleman’s Club Charmings owned by PJ, love interest of one of her best friends; Cindy. Having clocked that she’s living illicitly in the library after hours it doesn’t take him long in getting her under his roof and sleeping in his spare room.

Good grief, even in my head I can’t be sexy and flirty…

But nerd-girl Belle is still determined to resuscitate her love life, and asks him to help her become sexy and flirty for the men she’s planning to meet from the online dating site she’s registered with. Add to that she’s trying to get her sexy on in order to help her friends get their new Princess Stripping business off the ground and this girl that is firmly stepping way, way out of her comfort zone in all areas of her life.

"If you’re not careful… I might think you’re a knight in shining armor."

Hands-down Vincent is probably one of the best Heroes I have read this year. Gruff, growly, strong, silent, and absolutely adorable, you learn that there is more to this guy as the book progresses, more as a result of the inept attempts of her friends Cindy and Ariel to get her out into the dating scene, and to find out more about him on the sly than anything.

"You talk a lot."

I loved how he went out of his way to make sure Belle was safe, even if she didn’t know he was involved at the time, and the often comedic results of it. Her over reaction to his responses in regards to the walking disasters she goes on dates with versus his cool, calm, stoicism were just a perfect balance. And the fact he wasn’t trying to be funny made him even more adorable.

"This was never a game for me."

As I said I loved this book, I am going to read its predecessor ASAP, and I am looking forward to getting my hands on Ariels book; Kiss the Girl when it releases in September.

The Naughty Princess club series continues. This time with the story of Belle and Beast, the bouncer at PJ's club Charming's.

While these books would not be ones I might usually pick up, I was pleasantly surprised to find female heroines that were smart, well-rounded, and interesting to read about. The author also delivers a lot of humor and heart in a storyline that most might not expect to find it.

Fans of the story Beauty and the Beast will find lots of references here, and it is fun to see how the original story is reinterpreted. Belle is my favorite character in the series so far and she and 'the Beast' are fun together!

In Bed with the Beast by Tara Sivec is book Two in The Naughty Princess Club. I was very excited to read this book after reading At the Stroke of Midnight. I'm a sucker for a retold/respun fairytale, especially a Beauty and the Beast fairytale. I'm gald to say this one doesn't disappoint.
The best thing about the book is the laugh-out-loud humor and the amazing banter and chemistry between H/h. I also really loved Belle, she is smart and interesting and the little spouts of trivia is hilarious. Beast is sexy and sweet what more could you want. I found that I enjoyed this story more than the first one there just seemed to be more laughs, more character development, more everything. Especially the character development of Belle was amazingly done and a pleasure to read. She was adorable and weird and I loved her. The author never disappointed me with her witty humor and the ridiculous situations she has written for her characters. I could always count on her to make me laugh out loud.
This was a cute, sexy, and best of all, very funny read. Recommended.

If you are a Tara Sivec fan, you will see that this book is a combination of of Wish You Were Mine meets The Chocolate Lovers series between the sexual angst and the humor.

Belle is hands down my favorite character. We get to see a whole new side of her in this book than we did in the previous book. It was such a fun ride watching her get her "dea legs".

Vincent. Swoon. Just a little. Okay, maybe a lot. His take charge, no nonsense, yet teddy bear personality is just what Belle needs to really find herself.

This one is part swoon-worthy, part hilarious, and part sexual frustration on a stick. I didn't know whether to laugh, sigh, or yell from start to finish. I couldn't get enough of this book.

If you are looking for your next laugh out loud love story, look no further. I am not even sure why you are reading my words instead of Tara's words.

The second in this series did not disappoint! I really enjoyed Belle's story and as with the classic story of "Beauty and the Beast" - Beast in this story is really sweet under his tough exterior.

Vincent (Beast) has a past that he's not proud of, but you soon discover that he's not what everyone thought he was.

"Boys in books do it better"
"That's because they're boys. Maybe you should try a man"

BAM! Lines like that one -- whoo boy! Beast is all man!

As with other books by Tara Sivec, you get the sweet along with the sassy, and are introduced to some hilarious side characters. Mrs. Potter gave me some great one-liners that I'm going to steal, including:
"You might find this hard to believe what this my arthritis and all, but I was pretty bendy in my twenties"

You even get a shout out to the silver fox on Live PD! Awesome! Can't wait for the next in this series.

I'm a sucker for a retold/respun fairytale. In Bed with the Beast, a nod to Beauty and the Beast is Book 2 of the Naughty Princess Club. We met Cindy, Belle and Ariel in book 1, At the Stroke of Midnight. They become friends. their relationship is quite funny. They have funny banter, they're soon damn funny. Definitely the opposite of what a princess is. Beast(Vincent) is a broody, hot, protective gentle giant. The sexual tension is high. I love a brooding man. This guy is pretty over the top broody, and I love it. They couldn't be more opposite for each other. I loved this cute, funny, quirky, fun, sweet story. I can't wait for Ariel's story. Definitely recommend.

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I love this spin on Beauty & the Beast and could not put it down once I started reading. Belle is so sweet and I absolutely love that she’s a human google lol. Beast aka Vincent and Belle are absolutely amazing together and I loved every minute of their story. You will definitely lol and of course get all the feels. Another amazing read in this series that once you start reading you won’t want too stop until The End.

4.5☆
I already love fairy tale retellings, but this is my first adult one and I absolutely loved Belle and Beast! This book had me laughing so freaking much. I loved the beauty and the beast side to this story and loved how it fit. Belle is awkward and nerdy and it makes her so endearing for me. Vincent is grumpy and caveman-esque, but has a sweet and tender side. These two are so different and its really fun to see how that plays out.
I haven't read Cindy's book yet, but I plan to go read it now!

This book is a stand alone but part of a series......this one is loosely based on beauty and the beast. I laughed lots which made the book go by way to fast. Belle and Vincent helped each other grow as individuals, which made them perfect for each other.....I can’t wait to see what’s next from Tara Sivec

"In Bed with the Beast" by Tara Sivec (Naughty Princess Club #2)

***a special thank you to Netgalley and Tara Sivec for providing an ARC for review.

★★★★☆
Comedy | Contemporary | Romance

I am a sucker for classic fairytale retellings, and this adorably endearing little read was by far one of the favorites. While it isn't an exact follow of the beauty and the beast storyline, it was the characters that brought the famous love story to life on the pages. I loved the uniqueness of the tale, it wasn't familiar but it also wasn't so far fetched I had to wonder where it considered itself a retelling aside from the two characters' nick names. Also, did I mention it wasn't a fantasy? That's right, it wasn't a castle-dressup-ballroom-danceoff genre and to be honest - I liked the story so much more because of it. Like, don't get me wrong - Im all about dragons and unicorns (who isn't) but sometimes its the simple real world outlook that makes romance so much more . . . romantic.

CHARACTERS ----------------------//

Belle - sexy librarian? nope. But, hey, adorkable is still pretty hot. This was seriously the most akwardly created fact-knowing character, I couldn't stop wanting to squeeze her theoretical cheeks in my fingers. Wrap her up, Ill take two. Aside from her even more admired best friends (whom of which I kinda want as my own friend group) she was the comedic star throughout the whole book. I couldn't stop smiling every time she hit the page, and THE WHOLE BOOK IS HER POV! So in theory, I was happy the whole time reading it! The dive into her head was a rollercoaster of "OMG she did not just say that out loud" and "holly crap, would it work if I said that out loud?" two enthusiastic thumbs up to this character - and maybe a glass of wine because I can't get over the fact she gets the kick ass library.

Vincent AKA "Beast" - be still my beating heart! yikes, guys . . . what a lovely edition to an already overused character type. I loved every moment he entered the page - like, sir, I could use that library and I'm single (just saying), but what was even more lovely about him was the fact he was so accepting of Belle's quirky ramblings and even better . . . he's a bouncer. I don't know if its my dirty fantasies but hell yes! Sexy bouncer for a strip club? You can keep Belle, I'll take forty of him. Other than the fact he's not only a babe - but I loved how the author took "the beast" into more of the "temperamental" side of a human. This is obviously a contemporary and not a fantasy, so shapeshifting animal man wasn't going to make sense unless I've been watching the wrong news station, and in that case someone has to fire the world reporters because that is what id tune in to see.

everyone else ... the supporting cast for this book was a rich group of hilariously funny members of a society I kinda want to join. Nothing makes me laugh harder than a dirty mouthed swearing remake of Ariel. It was so far out of my classic "sweetheart" mermaid trope, I can't wait for her own story to take the formation on yet another book by this author I'm going to bindge read in one sitting.

THE STORY ----------------------//

I really enjoyed the story, it was so remarkably paced I didn't feel overwhelmed by the obviously impending romance between the two characters. There was a beautifully laid out plot that was wonderfully executed. The two main characters had enough interaction to make the relationship reasonable while avoiding diving into "oh wait . . . their having sex now?" comment I reaccuringly find myself muttering when reading romance sometimes. Don't misread my meaning, I love the dirty scenes as much as the next girl but I love it even more when the author dangles their impending romp between the sheets throughout the first half of the book. Lets build their sexual tension yes? It makes the wait worth wild (wink wink)

overall, a lovely read I'm highly recommending to any fairytale retelling fanatic, it was beautifully executed while sharing a unique twist to a beloved story.

Expected publication: June 5th 2018 (ebook)

Tara Sivec did it again readers! She wrote a hilarious and sexy retelling, this time Beauty and the Beast.

Isabella Reader is a book nerd to the core. She loves books, works at a library, and spouts out random facts when she's nervous. After getting kicked out of her dads house and at risk off the library closing for good she realizes something has to change. With the help of her best friends Cindy and Ariel, and a little one on one education from Beast, Belle learns to break out of her shell and embrace all her weird.

Vincent "Beast" Adams is moody, mysterious and way more than what meets the eye. He's smart, sexy and an unexpected gentleman. Vincent has been burned by a woman in his past and it ruined everything. He lets down his walls around Belle but when his secret comes out will he be able to hold on to what they have built.

“Boys in books do it better,”Vincent reads aloud.
“True story.”
He takes a step towards me and leans forward, placing his hands on either side of the counter, caging me in.
“That’s because they’re boys. Maybe you should try a man.”

As usual with Tara Sivec I recommend In Bed with the Beast to any reader who enjoys romantic comedies. I can't wait for the final book in the Naughty Princess Club❗

5/5🌟