The Beau and The Belle by R.S. Grey
Beau Fortier starred in most of my cringe-worthy teenage fantasies.
I met him when I was a junior in high school, a time that revolved exclusively around bad hair, failed forays into flirting, and scientific inquiries into which brand of toilet paper worked best for stuffing bras.
That is, until Beau moved into the small guest house just beyond my bedroom window.
A 24-year-old law student at Tulane, Beau was as mysterious to me as second base (both in baseball and in the bedroom). He was older. Intimidating. Hot. Boys my age had chicken legs and chubby cheeks. Beau had calloused hands and a jaw cut from steel. Our interactions were scarce—mostly involving slight stalking on my end—and yet deep down, I desperately hoped he saw me as more of a potential lover than a lovesick loser.
Turns out, I was fooling myself. My fragile ego learned that lesson the hard way.
Now, ten years later, we’re both back in New Orleans, and guess who suddenly can’t take his eyes off little ol’ me.
My old friend, Mr. Fortier.
But things have changed. I’m older now—poised and confident. My ego wears a bulletproof vest. The butterflies that once filled my stomach have all perished.
When I was a teenager, Beau warned me to guard my heart.
Let’s hope he knows how to guard his.
Another fantastic story from R.S. Grey!! I'm always astounded when I find authors that write consistent 5-star reads. I don't give 5 stars unless the story REALLY deserves a perfect rating... and again, R.S. Grey has written a book that deserves nothing less than the very highest rating from me.
I went into The Beau & the Belle completely blind. Let's face it, when you find a favorite author, you know you're going to enjoy the story, regardless of the subject matter. Amirite?! Whenever possible, I like to go into a read knowing as little as possible. I'm confident enough with R.S. Grey's writing to do just that. Completely blind paid off too, since I had no idea what I was in for with these amazing characters.
Second chance romance is one of my very favorite tropes. This one was done so well too. I've actually thought about this type of story before... the older man with the younger girl, holding back merely because of her age and immaturity... only to run into each other again at a later time in their lives when it's more appropriate and "right" to see if there's a relationship there. It's similar to a brother's best friend type of story. Forbidden to a certain extent, but only until the time is right. I loved the slow burn and torturous wait to see what would happen between Beau and Lauren.
I can't adequately convey my love of R.S. Grey and her amazing books. From lovable and relatable characters to entertaining and unique story lines, R.S. Grey's stories are some of my absolute favorites. If you're a romance reader, this is definitely an author to add to your auto-buy list!
(Thank you to R.S. Grey and InkSlinger PR for the free copy in exchange for my honest review.)
R.S. Grey is the USA Today bestselling author of thirteen novels, including THE FOXE & THE HOUND. She lives in Texas with her husband and two dogs, and can be found reading, binge-watching reality TV, or practicing yoga! Visit her at rsgrey.com
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