Book 2, Deceit: A Beastly Tale

I love this book because . . .

- It is written by Melissa Haag. She is a phenomenal and imaginative writer, and her books are well written, unique, and a pleasure to read. Melissa also seems to always make me feel what her characters are feeling, whether good or bad.

- When I started reading, it captured my attention,and I did not want to put it down.

- I'm loving the main character, Benella; love her practical side, her honesty, her sense of humor, her kindness, her toughness. I have a love/hate relationship with the Beast. He is so beastly, self-centered and selfish, but he is also lonely and frustrated by the curse he is under.

- Even though this book is fantasy/paranormal, the storyline is very vivid and real. I could easily picture the action, and I felt the emotions of the characters.

- I feel that the relationships in Deceit (and in the entire series) are believable and realistic; they grow and develop throughout the book.

- While reading this book I laughed, cried, smiled, was frustrated, fearful, and angry. I love it when a book evokes emotions from a reader.

- When I finished reading it, I felt so helpless and devastated for Benella. There are so many twists and turns and unexpected things in Part 2. I desperately want to read Part 3, but since it isn't out yet, I will settle for rereading Depravity and Deceit.

Another great read by MJ Haag that has turned me inside out.

Note: This book is intended for adults and has content that might offend.

I really liked the author's style of narration. Main character's emotions are captured very well. Even sexual scenes are portrayed more real. Benella is one of the strongest female characters I have seen in recently read stories.

Fairy tale with a twist. Loved the book. Kept turning the page. Very intriguing plat. I love a strong female character and was not disappointed.
I have read all the books from this author and love how she puts a new twist to all her fairy tale stories.

This has become one of my favorite sets EVER!!! I read it over and over again! I will be looking more into the author and hope I can find more stories along this line. I have always wanted to read about these fairy tales, but as an adult version. I'm hoping I can find more if she has done other stories like this!!!! So worth the time to read!!!

Well worth the price to pay for this ebook. Great adult version of Beauty and the Beast. Well written and very addicting. I received the first copy free and cannot stop. Love the characters and enjoy the story.

It was heart wrenching to read Deceit, the middle book in the series. Benella is now living on the Beast's estate with weekly visits to her father and sisters. Her relationship with the Beast develops in interesting ways while the situation with her self-involved sisters worsens. I practically read this book in one setting it was so absorbing. Winced at the cliffhanger ending but I do have faith all will come out right in the end.

This is not a children's book as the author clearly states. While I feel this enriches the story and adds to the overall suspense, some may be uncomfortable with the sexual interludes. It is a well written and well edited book. However I have to say I probably would not have noticed minor errors in any case . . . too intent on finding out what happened next!!