When Beauty Tamed the Beast

Love is the ability to see past the beast to the inner beauty we all have

Linnet has become the talk of the ton in the most negative way. She has flirted with the wrong person who thinks too much of himself to not marry royalty. Linnet thought her overwhelming beauty and delightful curves could sway him but instead she found herself in a carriage on her way to marry a man everyone called "The Beast". Piers Yelverton, Earl of Marchant was a gifted physician who is revolutionizing medicine, her to a title and a complete and utter crab. He had a childhood injury that required the use of a cane that Piers used to empower his ability to harass the interns and boss the patients around.

Linnet soon discovered Piers may have had pain from his injury but the deepest was inside from the father who deserted him and the thought that no one could love him. She saw past the barriers he had put up to keep himself save from any emotion but anger and the more Piers gets to know her the more he is sure she could redeem him yet he refuses to let her help him.

After enough time in the Castle with Piers, Linnet soon discovers that she can manipulate the household, dazzle everyone with her smile and help treat the sick. But when Piers pushes too hard and drives her away will he be able to bring her back into his life let alone back from the brink of death as she lays sick with fever. Is Piers strong enough to finally let go of his destructive behavior and become a man of character?

This book is wonderful, charming and turns the tale of Beauty and Beast into a fascinating read. I felt this also drew on the character of "House" with the tough outside and soft inside Piers who has a pithy remark for everything. The love between these two is healing and flows from every page, please don't miss reading this book.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Expected Better

I have ready this author many times before, and frankly I expected better. The title implies a play off the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast; however the story doesn't quite achieve the nuanced elements in the simple tale. In this case Beauty is boring and Beast is pretty much an exact replica of Dr. Greggory House. The bond between the primary characters appears suddenly and is without fire. The rekindling romance between the hero's divorced parents is the highlight. I would like to say more, but I hate spoilers. Overall the book is an excellent example of how not to fall in love.

1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

An original historical romance.

This book is one of the best paper back historical romances that I'v read (and I'v read a great deal)so far this year and even going back into last year. One being that it isn't the same cookie cutter plot that some historical romance novelist seem to fall back on like taking the easy way out of writing an essay so you revamp something from high school for a college english class. When Beauty Tamed the Beast is one of those ideas that you read about and are skeptical at first yet after a few pages of getting the story going it has you till the last page. Even though if Eloisa James spent more time on this book and characters I believe some of the unnecessary secondary characters could have been made better or some of the "pool" chapters could have lost forever on the cutting room floor. Yet the "beast" character is one of my all time favorites and made for a good read and if you like the show House you'll easily fall in love with Piers. Also the leading lady isn't some trifle little thing nor is her character unrealistically offended by his advance. Its a very realistic situatio how these two characters come together naturally.-tafn

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Really Enjoyed it!!

Piers Yelverton, Earl of Marchant, lives in a castle in Wales where, it is rumored, his bad temper flays everyone he crosses. He's a Beast.

Miss Linnet Thynne is one of the most exquisite young ladies ever to grace London's ballrooms. She's a Beauty.

But wait—there's more! Piers is a doctor: brilliant, lame, and impossible to get along with. There's a version of him on Fox TV, named after a habitation. Linnet has been involved in a scandalous flirtation with a prince, and everyone in the ton thinks she's carrying a royal child: she needs a husband.

Linnet estimates it will take two weeks—at the outside—to bring the earl to his knees. Piers knows that he will never fall in love, and definitely never marry.

Being seen with a prince is enjoyable, but that happens to be Linnet's downfall as well - that, and a poorly chosen dress that adds fuel to the "royal baby" rumors circulating around London. Now she is a ruined women, whether she was truly naughty or not, and is practically banished to Wales to marry a horrid doctor that she's never even meet. Sure, her family has given up on her and sure, her father & aunt lied about some things (ie. baby matters) to obtain this 'marriage' to the Earl, but Linnet believes her charms & beauty could actually win out against this brute of a man. What she's not expecting is for the doctor to spot her lie on their first visit and how much heat & chemistry to two actually share. Can Linnet actually carry out her original plan for a proper marriage or will she willingly become a ruined women as so many people believe of her already?

I liked this book. I liked it a lot actually. I enjoyed Linnet's innocent manners toward her 'maternity styled' clothing, her silly household servants, the vulgar memories of her mother, and her oddly non-existent father figure. They all added some comical humor to Linnet's life, which was hilariously spiraling out of control. When she finds herself in Wales, in a castle (mock hospital) surrounded by even more chaos, she bravely decides to take control of her "new" way of life and actually live a little - thus she takes up swimming at dawn, freely argues with Piers and so many other things she would never have done back in London. Since she's now a "ruined" women about to be married, she feels rejuvenated and adds some much needed care to Pier's drab hospital and his patients. Also, it was nice to see Pier's hard "tough" shell begin to melt throughout the tale. Overall, the two characters blend so well together that the book was hard to put down!

Likes: The bet between Linnet's & Pier's servants was fun!

Dislikes: Pier's is for sure a beast, lots of rude manners and extreme name-calling -- almost hard to see how Linnet kept her cool much of the time.

Loved it

This is such a wonderful story. I love it so much, the whole thing is great. You will smile, laugh, cry, and root for them every step of the way!

Awesome!

This book had everything I look for in a romance and more. Quirky characters, sexy romance and a story to die for. The heroine may come off as a bit shallow, but it didn't take me out of the story. The hero was smart, abrupt, but brilliant all at the same time. I would recommend this book to any all Eloisa fans. And, anyone who loves fairy tales with a twist.

Awesome

Reminds me a lot of "House" :) Great and surprisingly sweet story.

better than i expected...

this book took me completely by surprise. a very good read indeed.

Strong start, but problematic finish

I was skeptical when I started reading "When Beauty Tamed The Beast." There are various versions of the tale in publication, and sometimes the stories lack variation. However, I was pleased to find new life breathed into the tale by Ms. James. I loved reading in her author's note that her inspiration for Piers was drawn not from historical interpretations of the Beast, but from the television procedural, "House, MD." My only criticsm of an otherwise delightful tale is the final quarter. While I approve of putting major characters in peril, this version seemed problematic. In some ways, it reminded me too much of Charles Dickens' "Bleak House," of which I am certain Ms. James is familiar. I lost some of my empathy and understanding for our heroine when she started bemoaning her fate (which of course never is irrevocable in a romance). It did remind me, for a time, of Dickens. Because, in "Bleak House" our heroine suffers from a bout with smallpox, after which, her face and arms are scarred, and she becomes a different person because of her altered appearance, and the perceived loss of beauty. Of course, in Dickens' world our heroine does not come round the bend to have her appearance restored, whereas, Ms. James' heroine has a chance to recovered her appearance. I guess it just rang a little false for me, or seemed trite that this woman would have such a reaction. She did not want Piers to sacrifice himself because she did not think he could look at her? Honey, anyone who has seen you covered in chicken feces, ripped clothes, smelling to high heavens, casting up your crumpets, and with a red scaly rash all over, and takes care of you and still loves and desires you is a keeper. That is not pity. Aside from our heroine, Linnet's, brief descent into total self-absorption, I thought this was one of the beast tales I had read in quite some time.

(NOTE: Please forgive any typographical errors, I am still learning to write and post reviews on my Nook, and my fingers often clunk the wrong keys and I am afraid I might not catch all the errors. Cheers!)

Must-Read Romance

If you like your heroine physically perfect yet somehow flawed, if you like your hero to be titled but uncaring for his title, then this book is for you. Eloise James creates two such lovable characters that it is extremely difficult to put down this book. Our hero is a doctor. Not just a good doctor but a god among doctors who has under his wing a coterie of young doctors (today's interns). In a humorous vein Ms. James gives them some fun names which I will not divulge here. When Piers Yelverton (our hero doctor) realizes he is being matched with the delightful Miss Lynnet Thrynne (she who agrees to fake a pregnancy in order to marry), he balks at first. His gruff nature and limping gait (think Dr. House here) should be enough to put off Miss Thrynne. But Lynnet sees behind our Earl's gruff exterior to the hurt beneath the surface. Wonderful characters, a new twist to romance, and some exciting escapades make this romance difficult to put down. It is Eloisa James at her best!

Loved it

You will enjoy this story!

Great book.

This book did not have the typical story, which made it different.

A Hit!

Loved this book. Was my first Eloisa James story and definitely wont be my last.

brilliant

this book was great, very witty and charming. i couldnt put it down

I LOVE IT

It's the best book I have ever read...it has everything a girl would love to read every day..once you get to the chapter one you can't let the book down anymore I for sure couldn't=required

Eloisa James is one of my favorites!

Thanks in part to Prince Augustus refusing to offer marriage, Linette is shunned by London's elite. Pretty soon, gossip is spread throughout the 'ton' as to why the Prince set Linette aside. Convinced that there is some truth to the lies, Linette's father and aunt conceive of a plan to marry Linette off to Piers, Earl of Marchant, a.k.a "the Beast". Linette, at first, agrees to the plan in an effort to ecape London society. What she didn't realize is that Piers had no plans at all for marriage. Once the two of them meet, however, they both begin to realize that the best laid plans don't always work out. Will the Beauty be able to handle the Beast? A definite must-read! I read it in a little over 24 hours!

Loved It

I love all of her books and this was no exception!

Emotional!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book right from the beginning. It captured my attention and was hard to put down. The story was exactly what you wanted it to be, although I didn't expect the drama that unfolded. Great read, had me very emotional and as always, we love a happy ending!

Surprisingly really great.

I didn't have extremely high hopes for this book but was very pleasantly surprised. Definitely a great read and the hero and heroine were very easy to root for. Will definitely be reading more from the author.

WOW!!! A Fantastic Twist to the Classic Tale of Beauty and The Beast

When Beauty Tamed the Beast is the second book in Eloisa James Fairy Tale series. *You do not need to have read the first book in the series to read this one.* When Miss Linnet Thryne finds herself utterly and truly ruined, her father and aunt concoct a plan to wed her to Piers Yelverton, Earl of Marchant. Linnet doesn't seem to have much choice in the matter and meekly goes along with her family's wishes. The only problem is that Piers is one of those very grumpy, cantankerous men and only a truly astonishing woman will be the one to capture his heart. Imagine his surprise to find Linnet on his doorstep with her shining beauty. But that is not the only thing that captures his attention.

Wow. Can I just say, wow!! This book completely blew me away. I loved everything about it. This is my third Eloisa James novel and so far I have loved everything she has written. This may just be my favorite so far. I absolutely adored everything about Linnet and Piers. At first I was a little worried that Linnet wouldn't have what it takes to capture Pier's heart. He is such a beastly man with a horrid temper. His intellect is outstanding and I was worried that Linnet would be to mild mannered for him and that he would walk all over her.

It turns out I was wrong and just needed to let the story unfold at its own pace. The dialogue between Linnet and Piers is fantastic. Ms. James is a master at dry humor and snide witty comments had me in stitches. Then the reader also gets the added bonus of a secondary love story between Pier's parents. I loved that they get a second chance at love. In addition the ending of this story is so completely moving and beautiful. I was up late at night because I could not put the book down. I love the unexpected twist to universal tale of Beauty and the Beast. I highly recommend this one!!! If you have not tried Eloisa James yet, what are you waiting for? This is the perfect place to start!!