A review by ljamison01
Beautiful Devil by Rachel Leigh

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Brogan and Hayes meet when she’s visiting the college during cheer camp. She is instantly attracted to him although he is a jerk to him. Hayes is also attracted to Brogan but she gives him a false name. Hayes is very matter of fact with her saying let’s just do this. He sweeps her into his room and it’s on. Now immediately after he is rude and she is horrified. Months later she is dating Kamden who is on the football team. While trying to go to Kamden’s dorm to check on him she literally runs into Hayes and their conversation is recorded by her phone as voice mail to Kamden. Kamden is beyond upset since he and Hayes are enemies. Now Hayes is a rude jerk and as we learn about him we find out that these are his defense mechanisms. This book is a slow burn except for their initial intimate moment. This book uses Brogan and her actions as a way to discuss how different genders are viewed differently based on their actions. This was my first book by Rachel Leigh and I enjoyed it.