Review: Whimsical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 3, 2012
Marie Hall does it again, with this extremely satisfying story of love and betrayal. Gerard's Beauty is a romance retelling the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast which also happens one of my favorite fairy tales of all time.Danika, the fairy god mother and Wonderland matchmaker returns to help make a love match that was written in the stars but neither the beauty or the beast wants to find their mate.And what a beast! At his first introduction, I wasn't sure Gerard even deserved a happily ever after, but for all the macho airs he puts on he has a soft spot in his heart for his Belle. He's French, handsome, and oh so very sexy.Betty is a librarian and she's had one too many men in her life who think they are God's gift to women. Her life experiences have made her resistant to Gerard's charms and she needs to be loved for more than her body.I don't often mention secondary characters but I do have to say I fell in love with Briley. I have a special needs child at home and he hit a soft spot with me. I loved seeing him in this book. :)It was a real treat to watch these characters on their emotional journey to a happily ever after. Gerard's Beauty had similarities to the classic story but in the end this was a completely new book and nothing like the book I have read so many times in my childhood.Reading a Marie Hall story is better than treating yourself to a rich chocolate dessert. It's satisfying with way less calories. I can't wait to read the next installment in this series!