From Goodreads:

An ambitious intern. A perfectionist executive. And a whole lot of name calling. Discover the story that garnered more than two million reads online.

Whip-smart, hardworking, and on her way to an MBA, Chloe Mills has only one problem: her boss, Bennett Ryan. He’s exacting, blunt, inconsiderate—and completely irresistible. A Beautiful Bastard.

Bennett has returned to Chicago from France to take a vital role in his family’s massive media business. He never expected that the assistant who’d been helping him from abroad was the gorgeous, innocently provocative—completely infuriating—creature he now has to see every day. Despite the rumors, he’s never been one for a workplace hookup. But Chloe’s so tempting he’s willing to bend the rules—or outright smash them—if it means he can have her. All over the office.

As their appetites for one another increase to a breaking point, Bennett and Chloe must decide exactly what they’re willing to lose in order to win each other. Originally only available online as The Office by tby789—and garnering over two million reads on fan fiction sites—Beautiful Bastard has been extensively updated for re-release.

610:  The main reason I fangirl over the Lux series so much is because I LOVE the animosity/passion between the two main characters.  Now take that concept and apply it to adult fiction with exxxtra steamy scenes and you've got a book that'll keep my attention.  

While I enjoyed these intense hot moments, I was a little disappointed that the entire book revolved around the relationship.  Nothing else happens for the characters besides their conflict of if they should date, continue hooking up, or stop all together.  I just wanted more.  And I wondered why it took them nine months to jump each other in the first place.  

Although I liked 50 Shades & Twilight, I was a little nervous to read this because I heard it was fan fic.  It wasn't overwhemling similar to either of those which made me happy.  I might not have even known it was fan fiction if I hadn't read that somewhere.

I’ve lost it. :( The only thing in the world I wasn’t supposed to lose. My engagement ring. It’s been in Magnus’s family for three generations. And now the very same day his parents are coming, I’ve lost it. The very same day! Do not hyperventilate, Poppy. Stay positive :) !!

Poppy Wyatt has never felt luckier. She is about to marry her ideal man, Magnus Tavish, but in one afternoon her “happily ever after” begins to fall apart. Not only has she lost her engagement ring in a hotel fire drill but in the panic that follows, her phone is stolen. As she paces shakily around the lobby, she spots an abandoned phone in a trash can. Finders keepers! Now she can leave a number for the hotel to contact her when they find her ring. Perfect!

Well, perfect except that the phone’s owner, businessman Sam Roxton, doesn’t agree. He wants his phone back and doesn’t appreciate Poppy reading his messages and wading into his personal life.

Plot 6/10: I always enjoy Kinsella's books.  They're cute and funny and make me smile.  This one did not disappoint.  But this is the first time I'm reading one of her books after reading YA for so long so I think my expectations for plot lines have gone up since.  Her plots are always very predictable.  I guessed what would happen at the end within the first two chapters.  But nonetheless, I enjoyed it a lot.  It should be a romantic comedy movie someday.  

Characters 7/10: Poppy is impulsive which gets her into all sorts of hilarious trouble.  She's also a people pleaser which I relate to...doing anything to make people happy and like her.  Sam is reserved and the complete opposite of Poppy.  I enjoyed watching their friendship grow because it happened in a way that my generation often does these days...through texting.  Magnus, Poppy's fiancé, was really annoying and stuck up.  I hate when characters make up excuses for their bad boyfriends.  It's frustrating.  There weren't any really unique characters that stood out to me except Poppy.  She was pretty good, but again typical Kinsella smart, but flighty character.

Setting 8/10: I love books set in London.  I also liked that this wasn't one of those books set in an office as most chick lit are.  Poppy is a type of physical therapist so between that, her future in laws house, sam's office, and lots of other locations this book had many different scenes.  It kept it interesting.

Pacing 8/10: Kinsella's books are always pretty fast paced.  Something's always happening which I love.  I read this in about two days pretty much.  It was an easy read even thought it's 433 pages.

Style 9/10: I always love Kinsella's style.  Her characters get themselves into some pretty funny messes.  I always read all her books without even caring what the back cover says.  I know it'll be good.

Final Thoughts: If you like romantic comedies you should definitely try this book.

Total: 88/100