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If you have ever had the pleasure of reading one of Mrs. Reid's prior novels you would know she has skills. This one, however, stands out. It isn't just some love story between a standard man and woman. It's about people loving themselves and forgoing presumptions.

Written from an interchanging dual perspective, the main characters feel more real. They are brought to life by Joy Nash and Chris Brinkley, who I am convinced should narrate all books that are not currently being performed by Stephen Fry.

In short get this book. It has no faults, inconsistencies, nor does it subscribe to the mold of its genre. It is refreshing, original, and gives hope that we all can change for the better.

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More Than 5 Quirky, Swoony Stars!!

Love! Love! Love! I didn't think i could love one of these books more than Beauty and The Mustache, but Cletus in all his quirky glory completely stole my heart.

“Stay away from the normals, the small-minded people who fill their brains with small-minded pursuits, who blend in and keep up with the Joneses. Those people will tear you down and make you boring. Instead, surround yourself with the weirds. With the misfits, oddballs, and outcasts. Because the normals, bless their hearts, have no idea how to have fun.”

And Jennifer is amazing! Such a strong heroine who doesn't know her own strength and value! I laughed, I swooned and I never wanted the story to end!

“You want to know what you are to me? Fine. You’re my beginning, middle, and end.”
The words hit me square in the chest, through the heart, straight to my soul.

More than 5 Stars!

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Swooning and laughing

What made the experience of listening to Beard Science the most enjoyable?

How wonderful Cletus was, he is so loyal to his family and then to Jennifer, he took good care of her, he is a big softy.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beard Science?

When Jennifer told her father off and walked bare foot clear to the Winston's house, it was such an emotional scene.

What about Joy Nash and Chris Brinkley ’s performance did you like?

I loved how their voices made me feel like I could picture Jennifer and Cletus right in front of me.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Love can sneak up on you when you least expect it.

Any additional comments?

I loved this book, I love this series, and nothing better then listening to all of these books on audio-books, makes it so much better. Cletus is so fun, loyal, sneaky, charming, and oh so sexy. Jennifer is so sweet, loving, hard worker, and so innocent. I felt so bad for Jen, her father treated her terrible, was so mean, and always made her feel stupid. It felt like her mother was trying to live a different life but through her daughter. I laughed at all the funny shenanigans Cletus had going on, the advice he would give Jennifer, the fake dates with his brother he set up for her, and Jennifer had her own tricks up her sleeve. When Cletus finally realized how he felt about Jennifer the story got even better, I love them together and can't wait to read more about them in the upcoming books. I enjoyed reading about all the Winston's and their ladies, I can't get enough of these characters, these books make me so happy.

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5 Beard Science Stars

Cletus & Jennifer

This book took me on an emotional roller coaster, I found myself tearing up for Jennifer, and it wasn't even a sad part. That’s really never happened to me before this empathy for a character where nothing tragic happened.

Maybe it’s because she was hidden under lock and key kind of things, she was made to be pretty and be seen but not have a voice.

I am soooo glad Cletus was her man, he too had to get to know the real Jennifer just as much as she had to become the Jennifer she was always meant to be.

It really is a story of growing up even if you’re already an adult.
I very much enjoyed the interaction between her and Cletus he is just such a fun character, I found myself smiling and laughing.

This is by far my favorite of the whole series!

The narrators hot dang… Chris does it again…to say I am a fan is an understatement. We also get Joy back as the female and I just love the way she narrates an audiobook she has so much inflection in her words it’s as if you can see them in front of your eyes.

I recommend times 10!! Credit Worthy for sure.

*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*

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Amazing!

I loved the voice actors! they both did an excellent job. I had already read the book a couple times, the audio version makes the story even better!

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Quirky slow burner tender hearted romance

Get ready to fall in love with Jennifer and Cletus! I have enjoyed every book of Penny Reid's Winston series but this literally takes the cake. I knew I'd like Cletus with his quirk and intelligence but to see him falling in love and with such a strong but vulnerable female protagonist was a delight to read. Joy Nash and Chris Brinkley as usually were fantastic. One of Penny Reid's finest to date!

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Best of the year!!!

Love Cletus!!! My expectations were huge and Penny Reid's fabulous writing lived up to them.
Probably my favorite novel of the year.

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Amazing!

As always, simply wonderful. I love the way the characters continue to develop. This couple is really special.

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FUNNY, SWEET, AND SEXY

The characters are funny , sweet , protective, and Sexy . I enjoyed that the story was not just one rescue right after another, that becomes teteus. The characters made me laugh and the love scenes were tender and hot as well. This was the first Penny Reid book and I am buying more right after I submit this review.

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It really is as good as everyone says it is!

Where does Beard Science rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's in my top five. I listen to at least 2 audiobooks a week since I have no life, so the fact that this book stood out so much to be in my top five is saying a lot.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Can I say all of them other than her overbearing parents and the weird gang that took her brother. All the good characters are solid and have they're own story and they're introduced so you know where they fit in this particular book in the series and you look forward to where they're going in the next installment. Great character development for the two main characters. I loved watching them grow into the people they're supposed to be through their friendship and eventual romance.

Which scene was your favorite?

The one where Jen blackmails Cletus into helping her escape her parents clutches. It was very humorous. Seriously this whole book is filled with giggles!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book made me laugh quite a bit. I felt so sorry for Jen, because she didn't realize just how abusive her parents were being until the end. Her standing up to her dad and walking barefoot back to Cletus was so empowering.

Any additional comments?

GET THIS BOOK!!!! You won't regret it. If you like the TV show Hart of Dixie, you'll like this book.

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