Title: Beautiful Stranger
Author: Christina Lauren
First published April 16, 2013
345 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781476731537 (ISBN10: 1476731535)
Rating: 4.15
Overview
When Sara moves to New York City to escape her past and start fresh, she’s not looking for anything serious. That is until she meets the irresistible and charming Finn, a Beautiful Stranger she can’t resist.
Finn has a reputation for loving women, but there’s something different about Sara that he can’t ignore. The chemistry between them is off the charts, and they can’t seem to keep their hands off each other.
As their relationship heats up and they explore the city together, Sara can’t help but wonder if Finn could be the one for her. But with their steamy encounters happening in public places, Sara fears getting caught, and Finn getting too close in private.
Will they take a chance on love or keep things casual?
About the Author
Christina Lauren is the pen name used by two best friends, Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, who have been partners in writing for a long time. They write novels for both Young Adults and Adults and have written 18 novels that have made it to the New York Times Bestseller list.
Their books are so popular that they have been translated into over 30 languages. It’s important to note that some of their books have a lot of kissing scenes.
If you need to contact them, please do so via their Twitter accounts (@seeCwrite for Christina and @LolaShoes for Lauren) or their website. Thank you!
Editoral Review
Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren is a contemporary romance novel that was first published on April 16, 2013. Christina Lauren is a pen name for the writing partnership between Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings.
They are known for their witty and steamy romantic comedies. Beautiful Stranger is the second book in their Beautiful series.
The novel tells the story of Sara Dillon, a successful financial intern who moves to New York City to pursue her dreams. While out celebrating her new job with her best friend, Chloe Mills, she meets the charming and enigmatic British playboy, Max Stella.
Despite her initial hesitation, she and Max embark on a passionate and steamy affair. However, as their relationship becomes more intense, Sara starts to feel like she is losing control and fears being hurt.
As the two navigate their heated affair, they must also confront their own personal demons and insecurities. Beautiful Stranger follows the classic formula of a contemporary romance novel with a strong narrative arc, witty banter, and plenty of steamy scenes.
The authors play with the traditional trope of the British bad boy and the innocent American girl, adding depth to their characters and exploring their emotional journeys. The book also takes the time to explore the various relationships in Sara and Max’s lives, giving us insight into their backgrounds and motivations.
One of the strengths of this novel is the authors’ writing style. They have a gift for creating multi-dimensional characters, drawing us into their world, and exploring complex themes such as sex, love, and trust.
Their use of humor and witty dialogue adds to the charm of the book and makes it a fun and easy read. However, the book does have some flaws.
Despite exploring complex themes, the book tends to focus more on the surface-level aspects of the relationship between Sara and Max. The book could have benefited from more in-depth exploration of their emotional journeys.
Overall, Beautiful Stranger is a solid contemporary romance novel that will appeal to fans of the genre. While it has some flaws, the authors have done an admirable job of creating compelling characters and a steamy romance that will leave readers wanting more.
Rating: 3.75/5
Recommended for fans of contemporary romance novels, particularly those who enjoy playful banter and steamy scenes.
