“The Brute by Tarrah Anders is an amazing spin on a classic fairytale. The story of Bella and Ben had me hooked from the very beginning and kept me hooked to the very end.” “If you are after a quick steamy read with so much heart and soul to the story then The Brute is a must read for you. You wont be able to stop yourself from falling in love with Ben and Bella.” Benjamin Adams. He's an ass! But why? People have said that once upon a time he was charming and one of the friendliest men around. After a series of events, he became the owner of his father's company and was no longer the nice young man that he used to be. He was a beast! Then she comes along and thaws him from his iciness. She breathes new life into him, but revenge has its way of wanting to destroy him again.