5/5
Epic story!!!
I truly loved this story--I love all Sam's stories though. This was book 2 in the Villains series and it was still GREAT!! I loved how the story just flowed and man oh man the steamy scenes were AMAZING!! SO SO SO GOOD!!
Morgan has been given to a Beast.
She doesn’t remember the wedding. In fact, she doesn’t remember much besides the fact her family tried to get rid of her when she was sick. Now that she has recovered, she's come to learn two things: all of her family is dead, and she was is married to one of the most feared men in the world.
Carver Turner relished his reputation for being The Beast. He doesn't care about the fear he instilled into others. He kills without mercy. It's what he’s been trained to do, and nothing could sway him from doing his job.
Until his wife comes into his life. She's different. Morgan is sweet, pure, kind, and she doesn't look away from him in disgust.
Morgan doesn’t know much about her husband, but she has come to see that while he is a beast to everyone else, to her, he is an angel. The sweetest husband a woman could ask for. And then, the danger comes...
Carver challenged the boss when he killed Morgan's family. He did it for her, because of what they'd done to her. Now, he has to make a choice, either give up his life, or finally kill his longtime enemy. He has never run away from a fight, and he's not going to start now.
Excerpt:
“I’ve never drank before,” she said. “I don’t think I will like it.”
“Why? Because your family said you wouldn’t?” he asked.
“I don’t know.”
He held out his glass. “It’s whiskey, and I will warn you, that sucker is strong, with a capital S.”
She stepped toward him and reached for the glass. Morgan wore a very cute pair of pajama shorts along with a matching top, with flowers on it.
She took a sip and swallowed, and he watched as her eyes watered seconds before the cough erupted. He was sure to take the glass from her hand, as he didn’t want any of his good whiskey going to waste.
“Oh, wow,” she said.
“I might like to add that whiskey is not for everyone,” he said.
“No kidding, wow, that is like fire. How can you enjoy it?”
He shrugged, took a long sip, and then breathed a sigh of contentment. “You’ve got to know when to enjoy it.”
“Where’s my wedding ring?” she asked.
Now, this surprised him.
“I mean, we are married, right? I am your wife?”
“Yes.”
“But I don’t have a ring, and I didn’t know if there was a reason for that.”
He pulled at the chain around his neck and slid it off. Releasing the clasp, he pulled off the engagement ring, as well as the wedding band.
“Give me your hand,” he said.
She held out her left hand and he slid the engagement ring on, followed by the wedding band.
“I decided against using the one your parents wanted me to use.” He had his own rings he’d wanted to give her.
“They’re beautiful,” Morgan said.
The engagement band was rose gold with small diamonds around the ring. The main wedding ring is a single, large diamond with a slender band. It fit well on her finger, exactly how he knew it would.
“There. All you had to do was ask for them back,” he said. “You did wear them on that night, but I removed them when you passed out. Also, I had a feeling your parents were going to try to steal them from you, and I wasn’t going to have that.”
She rolled her eyes. “That is all they ever try to do.”
“Tried,” he said. “Past tense.”
“Oh, right.”
She dropped her hand down and looked at him. There went her lips, pressed together, and he watched her. Her long, blonde hair was tucked behind her ear, and she looked so beautiful. So pure. She was still a virgin.
“Can I kiss you?” she asked.
Now this did surprise him. “You want to kiss me?”
“You’re my husband, right? I don’t remember if we kissed at our wedding,” she said. “Everything is kind of hazy.”
He waited.
“But, I’d really like to kiss my husband, if you would like it?”
He smiled, put his glass down on the desk, and stood.
She took a step toward him, then another, until she was in touching distance. In fact, she was so close, he could smell the vanilla scent of her body wash.
He already had the next package to give her, wrapped and ready to place at the foot of the bed. Carver also liked to watch her sleep. He never lingered too long, just enough to watch her for a second after he placed the gift on the bed.
“I don’t know what to do,” Morgan said.
He reached out, putting his hands on her shoulders. She didn’t flinch as he slowly traced the tips of his fingers down her shoulders, going toward her hands. He picked them up within his grasp and then placed both on his chest. She didn’t pull away, even as he moved them up from his chest, around to circle his neck.
Morgan locked her fingers together, so that she was holding herself as well as him. With her hands around his neck, it drew her body closer to him, and he couldn’t help but hold onto her waist.
For several seconds, he held her like this. There was still a little distance between their bodies, but then he changed that by sliding his hands down toward her ass and then pulled her close. Body to body. He heard her gasp. Carver was hard.
Being close to Morgan, wanting her, not touching, not tasting, not stripping her naked and fucking her, was a challenge. Instead, he held her, had a hard cock, and was so desperate to feel those lips on his. But, he waited. This was about her, not him.
“Now, when you’re ready, you put those lips of yours onto mine, and that is a kiss.”
“Carver?”
“But, you’re going to kiss me.”
“Why?”
“Because this is what you want.”
“Do you want me to kiss you?” she asked.
“Yes, I do.”
Product Reviews
5/5
Loved it!!
AMAZING!! I absolutely LOVED this book! I really loved Morgan and Carver. They were incredible characters. I highly recommend this book.
5/5
Exciting with drama, danger and hot romance
This was such a fun read. I expect, with this author's mafia romances, that the gal gets sold to the 'bad guy' and they work their way to love. In this story, our Beast, Carver, couldn't handle how Morgan had been abused and he truly dealt with her family. Wow! She couldn't help falling for him when he showed her nothing but kindness. Of course, their chemistry was off-the-charts hot and I love that they built such a strong bond. Expect to get caught up in the angst, drama, danger, action and steam when you crack this baby open ;D
5/5
An amazing story.
Beast, also known as, Carver is an enigma. Carver is known for his brutality, but he is so gentle with Morgan. Great characters and a wonderful storytelling makes this a fascinating book.
5/5
Wow! Just…wow!
Wow! Just…Wow! The fact that, after being raised by the people she was raised by, I’m amazed that Morgan was as caring as she is. Watching Carver care for and draw her to him was mesmerizing. Loved this book!
5/5
Perfect
This was wonderfully written. She was really sick and cannot remember but he was her champion. He is a memorable character. There are moments when it seems like they won't make it but it is the perfect ending
5/5
So good!
Loved it! I have read other novels by this author and really enjoyed them. This novel did not disappoint. I was excited to jump into this novel. From the first chapter this novel pulled me in and held on tight. This novel was a quick read because I could not put this novel down. I loved Carver and Morgan's story. Morgan had been thru so much and kept on going. I loved Carver, I loved the way he nurtured Morgan. Their chemistry was so so good! Once I started reading I could not put this novel down. I needed to know what was happening next. Loved it! I can hardly wait to see what this author has coming next. So good!
5/5
Loved it
I love reading Sam Crescent books. This story doesn't disappoint. I love Morgan and Beast story. Morgan's family is horrible to her. Beast gives her the life she deserves. It's entertaining, emotional, spicy,dramatic. I just love love her stories.
5/5
Villains
He is the beast...she is his wife...who doesn´t remember her own wedding. She was ill ...and when she is beter she is married to Carver...but will he be good husband? or the mafia kind..bad?
5/5
Mafia romance at its best
I love a good story with a hero, who is only good to her and Carver aka "The Beast" is a perfect example of that. He is hot, protective, caring and loving. Morgan had lived all her life with the abuse from her family, but she learned that she can trust and love her husband. Their story is captivating, hot and beautiful. I couldn’t put it down it was as perfect as the first book in this series of standalones "Scarred Wife".
4/5
Enjoyable book
I enjoyed reading Beast's Wife. Once I started reading Carver and Morgan's story I wanted to keep reading. It was a definite page turner. The storyline is entertaining and held my interest all the way through. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.
5/5
Soooooo good!!!!
I love this book! Morgan is the severely abused daughter of a crime family who gives her to "The Beast" to marry. Carver has no use for them, so he kills them for what they did to Morgan. I love the plot of this book. I was glued to my Kindle until I finished it! Despite his reputation, Carver is a gentle giant to Morgan and those he takes in. Excellent book!!!!
5/5
Everyone should fear The Beast, except Morgan
A Beastly love story, with a scarred MMC who is a danger to everyone, until Morgan, who he marries to save and he is caring and protective toward. Morgan is sweet and kind despite being treated appallingly by her family, being given to The Beast in an arranged marriage when she is sick. They are perfect together in their own broken way, another great read by Sam Crescent.
4/5
A New Favorite....
What can I say... I love Sam's books -- I was so engaged right out the gate. It is a page turner you can not put down. The people that are supposed to care and love you are the very same people that have repeatedly hurt Morgan. As in Beauty and the Beast.... the "Beast" was never evil he just hated evil people as does Carver. Step into the world of Morgan and Carver -- the spice and action will make you want to stay and add this one to your favorites for a reread. If you want spice, action and love at the same time....this is the book for you.
5/5
Beast x Morgan
Morgan and Carver aka The Beast have scars both internal and external. Morgan's family is awful and she wasn't spared because she was related. Beast saves her through marriage and she views his gentleness with suspicion, especially because his actions don't match his appearance or reputation. Slowly but surely Beast breaks down Morgan's walls and their relationship blossom. He also avenges Morgan and while I'm not vindictive, they deserved everything they got. #TeamBeast Beast's vigilante approach isn't well-received by the crew that runs the city and he's a target. Will Beast and Morgan get the peace they deserve? You have to read this wonderful story to learn how Beast and Morgan get their HEA.
5/5
Need more of this!
I am loving this new villain series! I love how the author gives us what can perceived as a villain male character but in the end they end up being the anti hero for his heroine! I loved the mafia vibes that flow through the story but also that it's more of a backdrop than taking over the story so you can stay focused on the main characters relationship! This fast becoming one of my favourite series from this author! More soon please!
4/5
She belonged to him, he belonged to her, and that was final.
Made for each other, Carver and Morgan find their way. A story full of love and a little darkness, where the good guys triumph.
5/5
Absolutely amazing
I loved reading Carver and Morgan’s story in Beast’s wife by Sam Crescent. Morgan’s family is awful and she knows it but can’t escape. She has survived years of abuse. While sick and unconscious her family marries her off to the Beast, a man well known for being vicious but for Morgan all she feels is safe and protected. She knows what he’s capable of but to her he is completely different and before long she realizes that she is developing feeling for him.
4/5
A quick romance read.
Morgan enters a marriage with the Beast and escaped a horrible family. What the Beast doesn’t expect is the feeling he has for her? Will the find a HEA? One click to find out in this newest release that doesn’t disappoint.
5/5
Morgan and Carver
The Beast, Carver, is a feared and dangerous villain with a dark reputation, yet his story is one of unexpected tenderness and devotion. When Morgan, his bride, enters his life, she is gravely ill and unable to even recall their wedding. Despite this, Carver dedicates himself to her care, nursing her back to health with unwavering kindness. Carver’s actions go beyond simply protecting Morgan; he takes revenge on her family for the cruel way they treated her, showcasing his fierce loyalty. Far from being intimidated by his scars or fearsome persona, Morgan sees the kindness beneath and grows to cherish him. Carver surprises her with thoughtful gifts, further proving that his tough exterior hides a deeply caring heart. Unapologetically bold, Carver doesn’t hide from his enemies, inviting confrontation if they dare challenge him. But now, with Morgan by his side, his vigilance intensifies. He will stop at nothing to protect her from any threat, making their relationship a compelling mix of danger and devotion. This book balances Carver’s menacing reputation with his softer, protective side. It’s a good Sam Crescent story where the villain treats his queen like royalty, and readers will find themselves rooting for their unconventional love story.
4/5
Great reading
Coming from a terrible home life, the beauty married the beast thinking it would be much of the same but instead, he turned out to be her prince. Two broken individuals who come together and learn what it is to love.
5/5
First impressions are not always correct
Loved this book. What started off as just an arrangement to protect Morgan, Carver and Morgan ended up falling in love despite the way she was taught and his lifestyle.
5/5
Beast's Wife
This Book 2 in The Villians Book Series has an interesting Romance Story, a well crafted world, an intriguing characters. These characters have unique personalities, complicated histories, and believable interactions. This story has family issues, sick with no memory of her wedding, injury with a scar, action, twists, turns, chemistry, kindness, healing and love.
4/5
Carver and Morgan
Beast's Wife is Book 2 of the Villains series. It's a short and steamy OTT, opposites-attract, grumpy-sunshine, instalove, arranged marriage, age-gap, curvy virgin gets her morally gray hunk darkish romance. Morgan is a young curvy girl who was physically and verbally abused by her evil criminal family her entire life, yet she has remained sweet and innocent. Carver, known as the Beast, is a hunky, grumpy, ruthless, scarred villain with a heart of gold for those he loves and trusts. He plays by his own rules and is known for taking his enemies out when they come for him. He ends up marrying Morgan when her family offers her as he is taken with the curvy beauty and wants to protect her from her evil family. He takes care of Morgan when she is ill and treats her tenderly. Morgan is drawn to Carver and wants a real marriage. Their journey is beautiful. Even though Carver is scary when crossed, they way he loves and cares for Morgan is everything. Their chemistry was so hot, and the ending was happy after a lot of violence and drama. It was so good, but be sure to read those trigger warnings.
4/5
Morgan and Carver
I'm always a sucker for one of Sam Crescent's sweet romances. Beast's Wife is one of those, despite the title. There is violence, it is set in the criminal world after all, but the relationship between Morgan and Carver is epic. Going from a forced wedding to a love of a lifetime is basically the story. Carver is all bitter hardness on the outside, and marshmallow soft on the inside. But, only for Morgan, and a pup named Roxy. Morgan never fears her husband despite his reputation, and even worries about protecting and caring for him. That shows her soul better than anything. Loved the story and the epilogue.
4/5
The Beast
This was a fantastic read. The heat!!! The love!! The immediate sense of rightness between the characters. Loved it! JUST AWESOME!
5/5
Love the Villains series and this book!!!
This book was exciting, page-turning and filled with angst and drama. This book is part of a series and can be read as a standalone but I recommend starting with Scarred Wife. This book was very emotional and had me reaching for the tissues a few times. I love Sam Crescent’s story telling ability with her books. She always has me hanging on her words needing to know what happens next. This book was original and beautifully written. The characters were very complex with heartbreaking backstories and chemistry that will have you swooning and cheering for that HEA.
5/5
Her protector
The FMC might appear weak, but the MMC recognized her inner strength. She had more to offer than what was immediately visible. The MMC might be known as the Beast, but he was more humane than his enemies. The FMC bloomed in his care.
4/5
Morgan and the Beast
Morgan has been used and abused by her family all her life. Then they marry her off to Beast. When he sees how her family has treated her he kills them all. Steamy Mafia romance.
4/5
sweet love story
I enjoyed this story, it was a sweet story with some humor, a little violence and not much by way of action. The two of them get married prior to the story and we are reading about them starting their life together. This is a second book in the series, but you do not have to read the other story in order to enjoy this book.
5/5
So good!
Loved Carver and Morgan. When the Beast stepped in to protect her, she has no idea what she's in for but their story was awesome!
5/5
Great Story!!
Loved reading Beast’s Wife. I was hooked from the beginning and loved this book. Morgan and Carver’s story was a really fast read and the chemistry between them was super HOT too.
5/5
Loved!
Yep she did it again! I absolutely love Sam Crescent. She always gives us a curvy beautiful girl who is adored by the H, and yet every single story is different and awesome by its own rights. Here we have an arranged marriage where the h is given away to H and due to being abused and neglected all her life she has a lot to work through. Our H is strong and cares for our h through everything while also building her up. As always with sam... I highly recommend!
5/5
I loved it
I so love these authors books a beautiful read. Morgan has never had a life with her family was always cruelty. until the beast Marrys her. Carver removes her family. and Morgan learns what love is. but with the beast you never safe his enemy's. always want to take him out. a hot and intense read , you will fall in love with both characters.
5/5
His Wife
I thoroughly enjoyed this novella. The Beast saves Morgan by marrying her. These two both have tragic pasts but find in each other what they need. I love how Carver is a gentler man for her and shows it in everything he does. Definitely a 4.5 star must read.
4/5
Amazing
Such a great read! Nothing better than a villain who is a secret good guy at heart and softy for his woman. Carver and Morgan were so amazing together. Morgan was exactly what Carver needed and vice versa. I do wish the epilogue was a little longer but still a nice quick read.
5/5
Morgan and the Beast
Carver lives by his own rules and is well-known as a killer, but everyone fears him. Morgan comes from an abusive home, and her family gives her to Carver, nicknamed The Beast. Morgan is sweet, nice, sheltered, and innocent, the exact opposite of Carver. Carver saw her family's mistreatment of her, and he got revenge, which had a downstream effect on his enemy and created a dangerous situation. Carver will burn the earth down for Morgan, and it was heartwarming to see his character growth and Morgan's growth because Carter saw her worth and worshiped the ground she walks on. Overall, it is an intriguing, fast-paced, dark romance with danger and plenty of spice
5/5
So good
This story was everything. It starts off with Beast (Carver) and Morgan already married. She was badly abused by her own family and Beast ended up "unaliving" them for how they treated her. This story just goes through their day to day life and how the relationship comes together. But when old enemies come for Beast, it's Morgan that is in danger. He will do whatever he has to do to keep her safe. Another wonderful start to another series. Oh, I loved "Andy" in this story!!
5/5
THE BEAST AND HIS BEAUTY
Morgan Rose has had a tough, tumultuous life to say the least. Ending up with Carver Turner "The Beast" could be the best thing that ever happened to her or the worst. The man was feared by everyone and she had heard nothing good about him at all. Morgan quickly learns that he'll go to any lengths to protect what's his and now she was his. Their journey is intense, dramatic, intriguing and completely consuming. It's a great one sitting read that keeps you turning the pages to see what's next.
5/5
Beast's Wife
Beast or Saviour? He was a killer, he had his own killing signature, he lived in plain site and everyone was afraid of him but for her he would do anything! Carver was a law unto himself, he lived his life the way he wanted to but marrying Morgan had given him something more to enjoy. He would never change his ways but she seemed to accept him the way he was. Morgan’s life had been one of abuse, getting to know her husband and living fear free was a challenge and one she started to embrace. She didn’t fear her husband was coming to care for him. They shouldn’t have been together, they shouldn’t have fallen in love, but they did and he would burn the world to the ground for her in this super emotional read!
5/5
Great story
Morgan is an innocent and kind hearted and Carver, well he's known as the beast, no mercy, no cares until Morgan becomes his wife, her family tried to get rid of her so he got rid of them, but in doing so it was seen as a challenge to the boss Romone, a man he saw as his enemy, but what has now started no one should survive, except maybe a beast with the one thing he holds dear on the line? Well written engaging fast paced steamy, violence and more.
4/5
Unexpected
She has been sold to the beast by her family. He took her hand in marriage, he is supposed to be the thing that nightmares are made of, but he is only kind to her. He is the shadow. He is the darkness. But when she has offered to him, he decides to claim the sunshine. This is a short story for Matt so you don’t expect complicated lines or detailed character development. There is definitely some crime family drama, but the romance and courtship is the main focus of the story. He should be everything that she fears but instead he makes all of her dreams come true. He grew up hard and did what he had to survive, he never thought he would have the life that someone like herself promises but they are drawn together, the missing piece for each other. He is tall, dark and dangerous, but to her he is passionate, kind and romantic. They have humor and definitely spice as they figure out their HEA.
5/5
<3
OMG I loved them!!! He was the definition of cinnamon roll! He was so sweet to her even though he was a bad@$$ to everyone else. I absolutely love that dynamic. A fave!
