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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,... read more

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  • “But if you had any common sense, you'd realize early in life that beauty is only skin deep, and ugly goes straight to the bone. I'd had my fair share of unpleasant men in the past few years; dated a few in high school and college. But this one took the cake.Beautiful bastard.”
    Chloe
  • “That bastard had picked the wrong chick to mess with, and I'd be damned if I would let him intimidate me. I lowered my hand to my ass and smiled wickedly -- power panties.”
    Chloe
  • “Fighting with this woman turned me on more than anything. That was something I was surely going to need to seek therapy for one day.”
    Bennet
  • “What was that look? She obviously looked mad, but there was something else. Was she -- was she jealous? God I hoped so.”
    Bennet
  • “You left. I don't want you to do that again.You're not allowed to leave me in the morning without waking me up and kissing me goodbye, deal?”
    Bennet
  • “Was this what happened when you were truly in love? Did you stop listening to reason and push forth regardless of the outcome?”
    Chloe
  • “I wanted you to say my name.I wanted to say your name.”
    Bennet
  • “Do you know what I want to do? Take you to breakfast. Because I want to take you to the most crowded street in all of Chicago, and I want to hold your hand.”
    Bennet

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My father always said the way to learn the job you want is to spend every second watching someone do it.

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Chapters 1-20

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 6 in Beautiful Bastard. (standard series)

Followed by Beautiful Stranger.

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  1. Christina Lauren (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Gallery Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: February 12, 2013
ISBN: 9781476730103
Page Count: 320

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Reading Level: Adults

Erotic scenes

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