Beautiful Beast by Neva Altaj Summary
Overview of Beautiful Beast
In "Beautiful Beast," a hacker heroine meets a scarred Sicilian mafia leader in this addictive Beauty and the Beast retelling. With over 3,000 passionate reviews, Neva Altaj's dual-narration romance asks: Can someone be "too beautiful" when facing the beast within?
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When Beauty Meets the Beast in Sicily
In the sun-drenched landscape of Sicily, a modern fairytale unfolds with a twist-our Beauty isn't a damsel in distress but a brilliant hacker, and our Beast bears scars that tell a story of sacrifice rather than curse. Twenty years ago, nineteen-year-old Rafael made a split-second decision that altered his life forever. While planting a bomb for the Albanian Mafia, he noticed a small child running toward the building. Acting on instinct, he shielded her with his body during the explosion, saving her life but leaving his face and body permanently scarred. That little girl with defiant onyx eyes would later become central to his story in ways he couldn't imagine. Now Rafael De Santi rules eastern Sicily's criminal underworld as "The Sicilian," a legendary hitman whose services guarantee elimination within twenty-four hours. Despite his wealth and power, he remains isolated, hiding his scarred face in shadows. When a mysterious hacker breaches his security systems, his carefully constructed world begins to crumble. For a man who fought for everything after losing his parents and homeland, this digital intrusion feels deeply personal-and he's determined to find the person responsible.
The Brilliant Mind Behind the Breach
From Captivity to Connection
Seeing Beyond the Scars
Love Expressed Through Objects
The Ultimate Sacrifice
The Redemptive Power of Choice
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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