In Bed with the Beast by Tara Sivec is the second book in the Naughty Princess Club romantic comedy series. While each book in this series features a separate couple and could be understood as a standalone I’d highly suggest picking them up from the beginning to get the full story and all of the laughs.

The first book of this series, At the Stroke of Midnight, introduced all three of the female leads in the series as they came together and became friends. The trio couldn’t be more opposite of one another with Cindy being an uptight recent divorcee, Belle the nerdy and shy librarian and Ariel the wild, crazy and outspoken one. The ladies had shown up at a function all wearing princess costumes and were offered a job working a party. Thinking children’s party they hastily agreed since all were in need of money but little did they know it was definitely adult and they were expected to strip. After running like crazy they rethought their retreat and came up with the idea to form their new business the Naughty Princess Club.

The fun part of this series is that these ladies are loosely based on the fairy tale princesses and now in this second installment it is Belle’s turn to find her happiness and learn to shake her booty. Belle is finding her voice and standing up for herself now after forming her friendship with the other ladies but that gets her tossed out of her father’s home when she stands up to him. With nowhere to go she sets up camp in the library until the brooding bouncer Vincent “Beast” Adams comes to her rescue and offers her a place to stay.

I honestly don’t know if I have the words to express how much I love this series. Tara Sivec has written the perfect combination of humor, sexiness and added a dash of creativity with the fairy tale twist. But not only do I laugh all throughout and my Kindle may get a little steamy but she’s given an underlying message of female empowerment showing her characters growing and maturing to be able to take care of themselves before beginning their relationships. And it didn’t hurt in the least little bit that this installment reminded me of Jay Ryan playing the beast on the television series based on Beauty and the Beast… yum.

When I found my early copy of In Bed with the Beast waiting for me in my mail I was beyond excited and hoped it would be as much fun as the first book. When finished now I can honestly say it certainly was if not even more so. I am definitely anxiously awaiting to read Ariel’s story in the next installment of this series now and recommend these to any romantic comedy fans out there.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

4,5 stars!

I LOVED this amazingly funny story by Tara Sivec! Another hilarious book about in the Naughty Princess Club series! So far, this one might my favorite, but then again, so is Belle.

So Belle is a book nerd who works in a library that is going to close. She wants to strip to get money to save her library. Beast is a bouncer at the night club and also her knight ins winning armor, something that he doesn't want to admit.

Their love story is crazy and funny and sweet all rolled into one ! I love Tara's books! Their are some of my all time favorite!

Definitely as good as the first! The second in a trilogy of books with heroines named after Disney princesses - Belle is at the centre of this tale, and of course our hero is "Beast" (admittedly a nickname, but well who else was Belle going to end up with??)

I love how Sivec wrote the characters (and the development we have already seen in the series so far) but what I enjoyed most was the elements of comedy (from Belle in particular) and it made me eager to see what happens next

Ever since I finished At The Stroke of Midnight, I have been impatiently waiting to get my hands on the next book in the Naughty Princess Club Series, and let me tell you, it was so worth the wait. In Bed With The Beast was everything I had wanted and had been waiting for.

From the moment I started reading this book, I was totally sucked into Belle and Vincent's story. Their chemistry and banter made it impossible for me to put this book down. I was addicted and had to see how their story would play out. Tara Sivec has knocked it out of the park with her witty banter and entertaining story-line. These characters are just so much fun and so easy to relate to; you just can't get enough. I mean, you think you know their stories, but what this author brings to their stories will knock you off of your feet. She breathes fresh life and sexiness into our favorite fairy-tales and will keep you begging for more.

In Bed With The Beast captivated me from page one. I couldn't get enough of Belle and Vincent together. They were the perfect match, but neither one of them was ready to realize it. I loved how raw and intense Vincent was. He was a total jerk with a heart of gold. And Belle...she was so sweet. So innocent. She wanted it all: the romance, the swoon, the happy ending. She couldn't be more opposite of Vincent, but it just worked. These together had some amazing chemistry. Their push and pull had me begging for more. And even though I am very familiar with the tale of Beauty and The Beast, Tara Sivec gave me a sexy and sweet story with some terrific twists that just left me breathless.....

In Bed With The Beast is a terrific addition to The Naughty Princess Club Series. This book was sexy, smart and just a whole lot of fun. It is the absolute perfect book to spend your afternoon getting lost in. I loved the banter. I loved the chemistry. I loved the angst and drama. I loved all the little moments with Belle and Vincent. I loved seeing their relationship grow and how they changed one another. I loved getting to spend time with Cindy and Ariel again. They had me laughing so much and I just love seeing what trouble these ladies are going to get themselves into. I am telling you now, I just know that Ariel is going to be a force to be reckoned with when we finally get our hands on her story and I can not wait!!  

Simply put, I just loved this story. It is a fantastic fairy-tale re-telling and The Naughty Princess Club is quickly becoming one of my favorite series'. It's one that I can easily see myself reading over and over again. This series just keeps getting better and better. I don't know about you guys, but I will be sitting here waiting very impatiently to get my hands on Kiss The Girl, later this year!!! I can't wait for more and I hope you'll give this fun and sexy series a try.

After really enjoying the first book in this series, I was excited to get my hands on this one. And I loved every second of it! Vincent and Belle are my absolute favorite types of characters. He's the broody, bossy, overprotective alpha male who falls hard when he first sees the heroine, and she's the adorkable librarian nerd who can't even fathom that the smokin' hot beast would notice her. Not only are these characters well developed to the point that you feel like you know them, the story itself is fast-paced with several laugh-out-loud, tears-running-down-your-cheeks moments. This girl is just so dang awkward! I wanted her as a friend. Heck, I wanted to BE her! I am beyond glad that I took a chance on this series; it is an absolute delight. This second book is definitely my personal favorite so far, but I can't wait for Ariel's story next.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing an ARC for review. Without NetGalley, I never would have found this wonderful author!

I only meant to make a start on this book last night because it was quite late when I got started, but I'd clearly forgotten the unputdownable power of Tara Sivec because once I'd started I could not stop.

So, bear with me because I have a massive book hangover after the few hours I spent devouring this story last night into the early hours of this morning.

This book is the second story in the Naughty Princess Club series, and whilst I would highly recommend the first book in the series, At The Stroke of Midnight, this book can be read as a standalone.

So, I'm listening to the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack whilst writing this review, because this is my favourite fairytale of all time and I cannot ever get enough!

But be warned, this isn't your typical Beauty and the Beast re-telling. Be prepared for a 21st century, smart-mouthed, sassy firecracker who isn't afraid to fight for what she wants, even if that means strutting her sexy stuff and showing that stripper pole, and the Beast, who's boss.

Beast emulates his nickname perfectly. He's big, brutish, and a man of few words, or at least that's what Belle thinks before she finds herself kicked out of her dad's basement, crashing at the library where she works only to be 'rescued' by none other than the Beast himself. Maybe he isn't such a brute after all?

"Sweet mother of pearl, he's got the V."

In true Tara Sivec style, this book is an absolute riot. Filled with plenty of laugh out loud moments (warning: reading one of Tara's rom-coms is almost impossible in the middle of the night when other people are trying to sleep - I may have laughed a little too loudly a few times).

Belle has quite the transformation in this book, which becomes more evident if you also read At the Stroke of Midnight in which she starts off very shy, nervous and demure. As time goes on, and as the Beast continues to push her buttons, Belle discovers her feisty 'anti-pushover' side and really comes into her own.

There are a couple of hilarious scenes (and new characters) that help to make this book truly hysterical. I won't give too much away, but look out for the scene where Belle gets a flirting lesson. Her fact-spouting quirk really ramps up when she's nervous and provides plenty of comedy.

In addition to this, we meet the wonderful Mrs. Potter who works with Belle at the library. This little old lady is seriously funny and has absolutely no filter. Look out for her in a particularly amazing "surprise" lap-dance scene.

"YOLO, bitches! If I had a wad of singles I'd be making it rain!"

Belle's two friends Ariel and Cindy are the cause of much trouble and fun for Belle and wherever they appear in the book, hilarity ensues.

This is the second book in the Naughty Princess Club series by Tara Sivec and I cannot wait for Ariel's story later this year!

If you're looking for a hilarious, modern, tongue-in-cheek, fairytale with an unconventional happy ever after, this series is 100% for you!

5 glittering gold stars!

This series is too much fun! And it seems to get better with each book.

Middle books are always the toughest. After the first, they typically are the sludge, setting up for the whopping, awesome finale. I admit I was a tad worried here. Even though this series could potentially be read as standalones, they are connected. And since Beauty and the Beast is my favorite tale, I didn’t know how much I’d like it reworked.

Have no fear, Tara Sivec is here!

Her creativity has blown me away. I thought the take on Cinderella was genius, but this time around: even better. She has found ways to spin these classic tales in a way that fits the modern world. And they don’t lose any of their magic. The pieces are all there, but the setting has changed. It’s absolutely genius.

I loved that Belle was able to grow from the reserved, shy woman in the first book to an independent, take charge bad ass here. And even though the focus isn’t so much on the stripping aspect, I did love how that was woven into the fairy tale story we know so well. Again, this is just further proof of Sivec’s ingenuity.

Beast was...much like the character he’s written or. Gruff, grumpy, standoffish. But underneath is a soft side he’s been hiding. Once that’s uncovered, though...all bets are off.

The growth of their relationship was believable. No insta-love, really. It gradually grew over time. As they spent more days together, opening up.

I appreciated the twist, the play on their separation. Smart. But even better was the reunion. Of course!

And the chapter titles, Ariel’s mouth...still hilarious. This series wouldn’t be nearly as enjoyable had it been written by any other author. And that’s a fact Belle could tell you.

Anyway, yet another outstanding piece of work by Tara Sivec. I cannot wait for Ariel’s book. I have a feeling that one is going to be the best yet. Eric and her have a long road ahead of them, but from the pieces that have been included in the previous books, Tara has already begun the setup of an epic finale. I’ll be sad when this series is over.

**4.5 Stars**

OMG I absolutely adored Belle and Beast/Vincent. How perfect for each other are they? Belle is a brainy librarian down on her luck in life, and Beast is a broody hottie bouncer with a secret.

I loved the interactions between Belle and Beast and how they both complimented and challenged each other. She fell for his softer side, and he loved her quirkiness.

This book, was engaging and funny and a terrific way to spend an evening. I absolutely loved the first two of these books and cannot wait for the third.

I remember the first time I read a Tara Sivec book. It was 2012. I had just re-discovered my love of reading, and Seduction and Snacks had me laughing until I cried and my stomach muscles were sore. That’s not even an exaggeration. My husband kept looking at me like I was crazy. I’ve read a few since then, but it’s been a pretty long time since I picked one up. I don’t know why, but for some reason they stopped appealing to me. I’m basically fluent in sarcasm and her type of humor, but for some reason they just didn’t call to me. Until In Bed with the Beast.

Let’s not even talk about the fact that the cover is freakin’ adorable. The real reason I was intrigued by this book is because it’s a retelling of my favorite Disney movie of all-time, Beauty and the Beast. I’m a sucker for it. So when I got a special email in my inbox inviting me to read an advance copy, the combination of the cover, the story, and the author sold me. And I’m so glad I decided to read it!

I really do love Sivec’s humor. It can be a little over the top at times, but hey, so can I. It’s dirty potty humor that 12-year-old boys would find funny, but I’m damn near 30 and I thought it was hilarious.

And let’s not forget that she can actually write. Beyond the fact that the premise is a little ridiculous (at one point on Goodreads I described it as a cute kind of ridiculous – it’s said with love), and you take out the humor, what you’re left with is still a really sweet and solid story. It was an inventive, modern take on what I consider to be a loveable classic and she made it fun and hilarious!

I’m actually very intrigued by the whole series now and I’m interested in going back to read the first one, though I think the next book is going to be really great. The first book is a Cinderella retelling, and the third looks to be The Little Mermaid.

I think this universe and the storyline that Sivec has invented with this series is really cute. It’s still got heart while being sexy and ultimately a ton of fun to read. It was exactly what I needed after my last read that was quite heavy. It’s also the first book I’ve read in like a year in one sitting. It’s been taking me at least a week to finish a book. I read this one in a day. In Bed with the Beast: for a good time read.

Once again, actual laughing out loud moments have caused those around me to look at me funny. No worries though, if they were reading this book, they'd totally understand!

Beast and Belle, aka Vincent and Isabelle, have a slow burn through most of this book. It is delicious and sexy, as he tries to ignore her, and she tries to be sexy with him. We also get the treat of a series of bad, blind dates, and some parental love shenanigans, eww! There are the fun times, but this story is all about the sweet, the emotions, and really, really, wanting the fairy tale

Both of our characters are taking back control of their lives, with, the sometimes unknowingly, support of the other. They become the person they want to be, and then share that with the other. The inevitable discord only solidifies this, and Beast and Belle get to be the perfect couple they were always meant to be, and that happily ever after they deserve!

This book is funny, heartwarming and filled with love. Have you read a book that captures everything? Love, laughter, ridiculous notions of friends you want. Belle is INCREDIBLE. She’s a shy woman who breaks out of her comfort zone and BOOM!! She loves books, I mean really who doesn’t, she loves random facts and has an AMAZING combustion with Beast!

I kept thinking about Beast from Disney’s cartoon! And it made me love him even more. He’s smart, broody, alpha and sexy

Tara Sivec’s series is UNPUTDOWNABLE. She has gift of transforming characters you think you know into something so much more

This series is a winner! I only wish there were more characters so it could be extended! It has laugh-out-loud humor, sweet romance, and hot sexiness....the perfect combination!

In this book, quiet and bookish Belle and brooding Vincent (aka Beast) build on the attraction from the first book. Their chemistry was off the charts and the banter between them was extremely entertaining. I loved how secrets and bits of information were revealed throughout the story to keep it interesting. With each reveal, the reader could see the change in the characters and the deepening of their relationship. Their happily ever after was very sweet.

Once again, I loved the friendship and interaction among the women (and the men of Charmings) as much as I enjoyed the romance. I can not wait to devour Ariel's story, too!

A Laugh out loud, think I may have peed a little, snorting drinks out the nose read. Yes guilty to all. In fact I think I scared my cat just a little. This is why I love all Tara Sivec books. Not only does she give you major laughs but she also gives you amazing real characters with the edge of total hotness. In Bed with the Beast (in case you haven't figured it out yet) you get Belle the librarian filled with all sorts of facts, Beast aka Vincent who is more then what you think. Vincent is gruff and total Alpha make your lady bits tingle all man. Belle may be a little quirky but she is finally ready to take her place in the Naughty Princess Club. And boy does she use Beast to her advantage. Mrs. Potter is one of my favorite side characters. You can't help but love the loveable old lady with no filter who works with Belle. You have everyone back in this with Cindy and Ariel trying to help Belle gain more male experience. Not only will you be laughing your booty off with every dating misstep but you will fall in love with Vincent's protectiveness. But just wait for it.......you'll see.........In Bed with the Beast is one of my favorite reads from Tara. This series keeps getting better and better. I can't wait for Ariel's story and I'm kind of hoping that Tara can come up with a few more princesses to through in the mix for even more books. Honestly I don't want this one to end. I mean come on it's funny, sexy and full of surprises as you flip through the pages. A MUST READ!!!!

I will admit…the whole premise of The Naughty Princess Club cracks me up. How cool is it to have the tables turned and it is a woman who is living in her over-protective dad’s basement when she decides to break rules? And her goal is to become an exotic dancer so she can keep her day job??? OMG, Belle is having a bad year. She goes from living in the basement to living in the library that she runs…until she is “rescued” by Vincent, or Beast, as he is known.

I loved how this story was funny and sad and crazy and sweet and smexy as all get out. Belle’s two friends are hilarious, even when they are acting like clueless idiots. Seriously, sometimes the three of them reminded me of another slapstick trio from long ago.

I really enjoyed the story, felt for both Belle and Vincent and their backstories, and recommend this story. I read the first story in this series but it is a standalone so no worries. I can’t wait to see how Ms. Sivec tops this book with the next Naughty Princess. I received a free, advance copy of this book from the publisher. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.

Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney movie ever. When I received an email offering to let me read In Bed with the Beast before it's release, I took it as an opportunity to revisit two characters I love in a new way and to read a new-to-me author. I was pleasantly surprised.

Tara Sivec's writing was fun in an over the top way. The story was cute, but silly. Belle was a sheltered young woman with an uptight father. Beast wasn't a beast in looks, but in his gruff personality. Belle leaves her father's house to explore grown up life, and Beast ends up sweetly taking her in. He has rules for Belle to follow and, well, some of the story imitates but does not copy the original. This take on Beauty and the Beast was extremely entertaining. 

Belle made me smile. She was book smart, brainy, and unaware of her beauty. When she got nervous, she rambled off crazy facts. She did it often and at the funniest moments. (Belle almost reminded me of Janie Morris from Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid, and that's a good thing.) The only one who really appreciated it was Beast. He was a stoic man until it came to Belle. I liked what hid between his tough exterior. Beast was surprisingly sweet and kind. Belle and Beast were so cute together!

Not only did I enjoy Belle and Beast, but all of the other Disney-like characters who popped up in this story. All of my favorite characters from Beauty and the Beast are mentioned in hilarious, magical ways. I also liked Belle's feisty friends, Cindy and Ariel (I'm sure you can guess which Disney favorites they come from). I wouldn't mind reading their books in this series as well. 

In Bed with the Beast was a Beauty and the Beast retelling that I haven't read before. The story and characters had this over the top humor that didn't poke fun at the original tale, but made light of it. I truly enjoyed the experience of reading it.

5 "You're so weird" stars!

I liked this one so much that I read it again 2 days later! Oh this series makes me so happy and it makes me giggle a lot. One of the many thing that I love the most about this series is these 3 women supporting each other. Not only through the good times, but through the most horrible times too. No matter what gets thrown at them, they just help each other out. It's straight up girl power! I mean, of course your BFF will help you learn a top notch lap dance. What BFF wouldn't, right? I want to become best friends with these girls too!

Watching Belle basically grow throughout the book is pretty empowering. She was done with people telling her what to do with her life. Done. And holy cannoli let's not forget Beast. Whew that sexy man showing her the ways of all things sexy. I love these two together. Now I can't wait for the last book. Ariel is my spirit animal.

In Bed with the Beast is an excellent follow up to 'At the stroke of midnight'
This story concerns Belle a shy librarian who lives with her over protective father, when he kicks her out of the house for sneaking out with her friends she has no other option than to take up Vincent's or 'Beast' as he is known offer of a room in his cottage. Beast is a bouncer in the strip club Charming's where the girls have been taking lessons to learn to strip for their up and coming business.
Despite his gruffness, introverted behaviour and rules Belle becomes extremely attracted to him seeing the real gentle man that Vincent is.
Full of great humour and romance this is a great enjoyable read, can't wait for Ariels story next.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for opportunity to review this book honestly.

"YOLO, bitches! If I had a wad of singles I'd be making it rain!"

So this quote from In Bed with the Beast, totally sums up how I'm feeling about this series so far! <3 it! Die hard fans of Beauty and the Beast will love the subtle hints that come from the disney movie and I'm also adding the LivePD show as well, but I won't say who or what. I was surprised of the added background we got from Beast. I also loved Belle comes to her own since a lot of bookworms can relate to her at least I do.

Now I'm very excited to see Ariel and Eric's story and sad it'll be the last one.

**I read an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review**

In Bed with the Beast is a modern twist on the beloved fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. This story has it's hilarious moments, it's endearing moments, it's awkward moments and it's sexy moments.

Isabelle Reading wants nothing more than to be independent and prove to everyone in her life that she's an adult and can handle adulting! For a woman who still lives in her father's basement and finds her solace in her library, getting into business with her two new friends takes her about as far out of her comfort zone than it could! Oh, did I mention that the business is called The Naughty Princess Club?

Beast is a man who works at Charming's, the club owned by the boyfriend of one of Belle's friends. His nickname fits, as he's tall and build like a linebacker. He tends to intimidate people on sight, but he's a man of few words and that's the way he likes it.

When Beast realizes Belle needs a place to stay, he steps in and provides it. As the two get to know one another hilarity ensues right along with some very sweet and poignant moments. Will these two very different people be able to help one another as they really look to find themselves?

I enjoyed this twist on a classic. I will say it was slow to start for me, but once I got into it, the story flowed and I enjoyed it. You definitely feel every emotion in this book and that is the sign of a well written story.

I usually run away very fast when I encounter a book based on a classic fairy tale.However, what a pleasant, or should a say SEXY surprise! It was an entertaining, at time hilarious, steamy read.Definitely recommend this book, especially if you are a skeptic like me. A very fun read!