Review: Gerard is the ultimate bad boy beast, with enough cracks in his armor to make him huggable
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 14, 2013
This was the 3rd in the Kingdom Series novellas that I have read by this author (although the second in the series) and it did not disappoint.  With her clever twisting of the traditional faerie tale, incorporating pop culture references, humor and a last chance effort for the faerie godmother to the "bad boys of the tales" to match her boys with their soulmates, the chase is now on for Gerard.In a twisting of the Beauty and the Beast, Gerard is the ultimate bad boy beast, with enough cracks in his armor to make him huggable, even at his worst.  Betty has a great heart, but was very reluctant to trust in another man: let alone one with Gerard's track record.  Danika believes that these two are just perfect for one another and tricks, cajoles, browbeats and gloats as the story proceeds.Marie Hall's stories will grab your interest quickly, with characters that you will recognize as believable even with the magical elements.  Conversations sparkle and attitudes are clearly defined, humor is liberally sprinkled throughout: usually in the heroine's voice and observations.  I had, back in 2012 called her one of my favorite authors to read - and nothing has changed.  While this book will stand alone without the reader losing plot points or being confused , you will want to (and I suggest that you do) pick up the other installments in the series.I received an eBook from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.