Review & Giveaway: Come to Me Softly by A.L. Jackson

Title: Come to Me Softly

Author: A.L. Jackson

Series: Closer to You #2

Release Date: June 24, 2014

Source: Received e-ARC from Author in-exchange for my honest thoughts and Review (NetGalley)

Synopsis:

A second chance at life… A second chance at love…

Jared Holt never thought he deserved either—until he found both in the arms of Aly Moore. Aly has loved Jared for as long as she can remember, and she’s more than ready for the future they’re making together. But Jared can’t help remembering his own family. And he’ll never forgive himself for what happened to them. How can he allow himself the very happiness he once destroyed?

To live a life worthy of Aly, Jared knows he has to stop running and finally put his past to rest. But when he decides to face his demons head on, he encounters more than he bargained for: a dangerous mix of jealousy, lies, and dishonest intentions. When those intentions threaten Aly, Jared loses all control, giving into the rage that earned him his bad boy reputation years before. And he’ll fight to protect her no matter what it costs…even if he destroys himself in the process.

 

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 My Thoughts:

When Beauty Breaths back into the Broken. 

These past few months I've experienced a reading funk- I’ve been unable to enjoy reading a book, because the ones I read did not entice or captivate me. The last two books I’ve read have not helped me get out of this funk, that is with the exception of Come To Me Softly by A.L. Jackson. Right from the moment I read the first page I got sucked into the story. A.L. Jackson’s writing is so emotionally intense that you will be captivated by Aly and Jared's story. After reading Come to Me Softly I remembered why I enjoy reading so much- I love getting sucked into the story and developing an emotional connection with the characters, that I even wish I was part of their story. This series has been added to my all-time favorite’s series list. 

For once in my miserable life, I needed to stand up for something that was right.

I felt all of the emotional turmoil, emotional heartache and the intensity of Jared’s character. In Come to Me Softly we get more chapters with Jared’s POV, and I enjoyed this very much because there are so many emotional layers to his character that we finally get to deeply explore. Jared finally faces the demons that have been chasing him in both his sleep and his conscious all this time. This is probably on of the toughest struggles Jared's character has to face in Come to Me Softly, and one of the most emotionally intense parts in the book. I just found myself falling all over in love with Jared’s character because there is so much good and heartache under all of his rough and intense exterior that most people don’t get. I don’t know how many times my heart broke into tiny pieces for Jared’s character, but A.L. Jackson made sure it was put back together- thank you A.L. Jackson for not leaving me with a complete broken heart. 

"I've always been your girl. You just didn't know it."

I loved Aly’s character since Come to Me Quietly and I absolutely loved her in Come to Me Softly. In Come to Me Quietly Aly is going to nursing school and trying to get her degree in nursing, but she is only doing this to make her family happy. But in Come to Me Softly she is finally standing up for what she wants in life, and not just doing what her father always expected of her. Aly's character does not change much, but she has her own struggles she has to deal with in her relationship with Jared. Aly's character is just a likable character and any girl will be able to connect with her character in many different levels. Like I said before, A.L. Jackson's writing is just out of this world, because all of Aly's, and the rest of the characters, emotions were transmitted to me while I read the entire book.

The connection between us was so profound I was sure I'd been created from a tiny piece of his soul.

Jared and Aly’s relationship is almost perfect, and they are getting close to their happy ending. Now that Aly is pregnant Jared is really trying his best to get past his demons, but he is not doing it correctly. Jared is still hiding and running away from his demons. This is what is getting in their way, and they can't completely move forward in a healthy relationship with these demons appearing in Jared’s life. I don’t’ know how many times I shed both happy tears and heartbreak tears while reading all the struggles and challenges both Aly and Jared had to face in their relationship. But there are a lot of hot and steamy scenes between these two ;). Aly and Jared's relationship is a beautifully heartache love that is bittersweet that stands out from all the other relationships. They are one of my favorite book couples this year :).

I always knew his destination would lead him back to me.

Come to Me Softly by A.L. Jackson is a beautifully heartache, bittersweet, intense romance that will leave your emotions hitting a new high. After I finished reading Come to Me Softly I found my fingers itching to pick up Come to Me Quietly again to re-read Aly and Jared's story, because I just can't get enough of these two. The Closer to You Series by A.L. Jackson has become one of my favorite all-time series. Can't wait to read Christopher's story next!

Final Verdict: 5 Stars

About the Author:  

A.L. Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of Take This Regret and Lost to You, as well as other contemporary romance titles, including Pulled, When We Collide, If Forever Comes, and Come to Me Quietly. She first found a love for writing during her days as a young mother and college student. She filled the journals she carried with short stories and poems used as an emotional outlet for the difficulties and joys she found in day-to-day life. Years later, she shared a short story she’d been working on with her two closest friends and, with their encouragement, this story became her first full length novel. A.L. now spends her days writing in Southern Arizona where she lives with her husband and three children. Look for Come to Me Softly and When We Met: Behind Her Eyes coming soon. 

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Review Tour & Giveaway: HotHouse Flower by Krista & Becca Ritchie

Welcome to my stop in the HOTHOUSE FLOWER by Krista & Becca Ritchie Review Tour :D! 

Title: Hothouse Flower (Calloway Sisters #2)

Authors: Krista & Becca Ritchie

Release Date: March 28, 2014

Genre: New Adult Romance: recommended for readers 18+ for mature content

   

Synopsis

Ryke Meadows, meet Daisy Calloway ... she’s all grown up. 

Twenty-five-year-old Ryke Meadows knows he’s hard to love. With a billion-dollar inheritance, a track-star resume, and an alpha-male personality—he redefines the term likable asshole. But he’s not living to make friends. Or enemies. He just wants to free climb three of the toughest mountains in Yosemite without drama or interruption. And then he receives a distressed call from a girl in Paris—a girl that he has never been allowed to have. Daisy Calloway is eighteen. Finally. With her newfound independence, she can say goodbye to her overbearing mother and continue her modeling career. Next stop, Paris. Fashion Week begins with a bang, and Daisy uncovers the ugly reality of the industry. She wants to prove to her family that she can live on her own, but when everything spirals out of control, she turns to Ryke to keep her secrets.  As Daisy struggles to make sense of this new world and her freedom, she pushes the limits and fearlessly rides the edge. Ryke knows there’s deep hurt beneath every impulsive action. He must keep up with Daisy, and if he lets her go, her favorite motto—“live as if you’ll die today”—may just come true.

***Authors' Note*** Hothouse Flower is a spin-off of the Addicted series. Kiss the Sky is required before reading, and we strongly recommend reading the Addicted series before this spin-off.

 

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My Thoughts:

This is the moment all ADDICTED SERIES FANS have been waiting for. I know I was anticipating this moment right from the moment Daisy and Ryke meet, and I enjoyed watching how their relationship developed in the previous books.

I freaking LOVED, LOVED, LOVED reading from Daisy’s POV and finally being able to get into her carefree mind. Just like Rose and Lily, Daisy has her own issues and I think her situation is worse than Rose and Lily because she doesn’t let anyone in, except for Ryke. Daisy is one of the youngest Calloway sisters and she doesn’t want to trouble anyone with her problems, because she believes that they will think she is not handling the situation correct. This really made me emotionally connected with Daisy’s character, because I know how it feels being the youngest child in the family. This is one of the many things I love about Krista & Becca Ritchie’s character that I have been able to connect with each single one of these characters in so many different levels and different ways. Why did I love reading from Daisy’s POV? Her character is so full of life that her carefreeness and wildness gets to you. I felt like I was living all of Daisy experiences with her, and it was nice to read a character that is so carefree about everything she does. Another moment we have all been waiting for Daisy’s character is her finally being able to stand up for what she wants in life! I can say that Daisy has come a far way from how she was in the beginning of this series, and I just love watching her grow and develop  :D!

RYKE FUCKING MEADOWS LADIES :D!!!!!! Ok he is a bit of a jackass and can’t speak a sentence without saying the word Fuck, but I just fucking love his character. In HOTHOUSE FLOWER we also get to read from Ryke’s POV and I was excited to be inside his mind, and see the world through his eyes. I particularly enjoyed reading all his climbing adventures, because this is part of what defines Ryke Meadows- adventures, not afraid to live his life, wild, and so carefree. We also get to see how his mother and father have deeply affected him emotionally, and how deep down he is just confused of what to think of both his mother and father because he just doesn’t know if they want to use him like they always have to cover up things. There is also one scene in the book that had me shedding a few tears, because it was a Ryke and Lo brotherly moment that I have been waiting for and I can’t say more without spoiling the book a little. All I can say is that they both needed this moment to understand each other a little more, and to just get rid of what they were holding back from one another. After reading hothouse flower, I felt a deeper connection and understanding to Ryke’s character. Now the perfect book boyfriend for me would be a combination of Conner, Lo, and Ryke because these guys are just beyond being hot, smart, and real :D!

The relationship between Ryke and Daisy has always been a friendly flirty type of relationship from the beginning. They had an instant attraction and connection towards each other, but the age difference -Daisy being only fifteen and Ryke being twenty-two when they first meet – really stopped them from developing any physical type of relationship, especially since she’s Lily’s and Rose’s little sister. But there relationship goes beyond  being just physical attraction, because they have always been there for each other when the other needed some type of support. This is another reason why I feel for Ryke, because he is so protective of Daisy since he knows how bad things are for her, and the way he takes care of her just makes me want to have my own Ryke Meadows pillow, wolf, protector, and so much more :D! Like I said this was the moment we have all been waiting for, and Krista & Becca Ritchie did not disappoint on how things went down between Daisy and Ryke :D!!! Things between these two heat up fast and it’s wild, passionate, desperate, hot, adventures, and I just needed to fan myself more than once with all the hot make-out scenes and the crazy sex these two were having. I just want more Daisy and Ryke because I love their carefree, wild, adventures, and deep connection they both have in their relationship. You just have to read HOTHOUSE FLOWER to know how hot and hot and how much it was worth the wait to see these two finally together!

I read HOTHOUSE FLOWER by Krista & Becca Ritchie in one day! It’s been a while since that has happened, and yes I have one of those amazing book hangovers that you get when you just can’t stop reliving the story. I loved reading how Daisy and Ryke’s relationship developed throughout the series, and it was definitely worth the wait to see how it leads to them finally being able to be together in HOTHOUSE FLOWER, even when all the odds were against them :D! If you haven’t started this series yet then you are missing out on one of the BEST NEW ADULT SERIES out there! I can’t recommend this series enough to anyone and everyone. Krista & Becca Ritchie just make their characters and story feel real, and I can assure you that you will find a connection with one or all of these characters. I can’t wait to read THRIVE and get more of these amazing characters :D!!

Final Verdict: 5 Stars

 

 

Recommended Series Reading Order

Addicted to You (Addicted #1) Ricochet (Addicted #1.5) <--- The main characters meet here. Addicted for Now (Addicted #2) Kiss the Sky (Spin-Off)(Calloway Sisters #1) Hothouse Flower (Spin-Off)(Calloway Sisters #2) Thrive (Addicted #2.5) Addicted After All (Addicted #3)

 

About the Authors

Krista Ritchie has a clone...or someone who looks exactly like her. If she's not writing books with her twin sister, she's pouring over entertainment news and ingesting copious amounts of pop culture. She likes tennis, that thing called the TV, and beating Becca (her clone) on Sega Genesis. She created YA Book Exchange to combat her book buying addiction and started Nawanda Files, a YA Book Blog that features books into movies news, to share her love for all things bookish. Oh, and she does something called science. Whatever that is. Krista & Becca Ritchie write New Adult books that make you cringe, gasp, and go ooh-la-la. (If you do that sort of thing.) They are currently working on the spin-offs and final books in the Addicted series.  
 

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Blog Tour (Review) & Giveaway: GUNS by J.A. Huss

Welcome to my stop in the GUNS by J.A. Huss Blog Tour :D!!! I can't believe this is the end of the Rook & Ronin Series :(. I'm going to miss all of these characters, but I hope there will be more novellas about these characters. For my stop you can read my 5 Star Review of Guns and enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post.

GUNS:The Spencer BOOK (Rook and Ronin Spinoff) By JA Huss

Published March 31, 2014

Contemporary Romance, New Adult-ish, Suspense

Synopsis:

THIS IS NOT A STANDALONE BOOK - IT IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU READ ALL THE PREVIOUS NOVELS AND NOVELLAS BEFORE STARTING THIS BOOK

Spencer Shrike is a man with a plan. Get in. Get out. Move on. He loves Ron the Bomb, and her safety is the only thing on his mind these days. But life is a tricky bastard, and conning criminals for the better part of ten years brings its own set of problems. Sure, Rook lied her way out of a sticky situation, covering for crimes Ronin, Ford, and Spencer committed, and getting them all off scot-free in the process.

But not everyone is buying Rook’s story, and Spencer is desperate to figure out who’s in town setting them up for a fall.

Veronica the Bombshell Vaughn has put up with Spencer Shrike’s shit for years and where has it gotten her? A big fat nowhere. No ring, no house, no kids, and no promises. In fact, Spencer is worse than ever—completely distant and moody. She’s done sitting at home, pining over a man she can’t have.

But she’s not opposed to fighting for him.

Ron the Bomb fights hard and she fights dirty, so she’s willing to do whatever it takes to get Spencer’s attention.

But now there’s another man in town with his eye on her. He’s got secrets too, but unlike Spencer, Bobby Mansi is more than willing to let Veronica in on them.

The entire Rook and Ronin series comes full circle. Every con, every lie, and every skeleton in the closet is back for one final shot at vengeance and the only way to set it right…  is to get out the guns.

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My Thoughts:

This was one hell of a ride and journey with all of these amazing characters :D!!!! I loved reading Rook and Ronins story in the Rook & Ronin series, and getting the chance to meet Spencer, Veronica, and Ford in the series. But I was ecstatic when J.A. Huss released the news that both Ford and Spencer were getting their own story, because even though they are secondary characters they stood out and grow on you. Now, GUNS was Spencer and Veronica's story and it was just an explosive hot sexy ride with a twist you never see coming :D!

A quick note: You should read the ROOK & RONIN series before reading GUNS, because J.A. Huss raps up the whole story of all the characters in GUNS.

Spencer Shrike ladies is a hot body painter, dirty talking cavemen and biker!!! If you are offended by curse words, then you should mentally prepare yourself to read GUNS because there are a lot of curse words that come from Spencer's mouth- notice that I didn't say not to read this book, because this is a must ;). I am a die hard Ford fan/pet, but Spencer really got to me and had me swooning, hot, and wanting more Spencer Shrike! If you read BOMB, then you know what to expect from Spencer's character in GUNS, because we get the same guy we got in BOMB and the few missing pieces to Spencer's character are revealed in this story. I have to say that after reading these missing pieces I feel even more in love with his character, because of how deep his love for Veronica aka Bomb is. I will say that some of my favorite scenes were reading his memories :). All there is left to say is that Spencer Shrike is on a whole different level from both Ronin and Fords character- he is my second favorite from the guys, have to stay faithful to Ford's character.

Veronica Vaugh is one of my favorite kick-ass chicks!! She does have a few problems and she did make me want to slap her a few times in the story when she got all jealous and when she was all sad, but this girl is tough. A few words to describe Veronica's character are explosive, tough, kick-ass, hot, sexy, sensible, and lovable. My heart broke for Veronica's character in BOMB, because she is the only girl in her family with her own personal problems, add the fact that Spencer ignores her, and she just feels that no one really listens to her. Now, in GUNS she is working for Spencer as his personal assistant and she is standing up for herself and figuring out what she truly wants in life and what will make her happy. By the end of GUNS, she is finally able to confront and deal with her personal problems, and she is more sure of herself and her self-worth.

Veronica and Spencer's relationship is one fucking massive explosive, sexy, hot ride :D!! This is seriously no joke. Veronica and Spencer's relationship is one of the hottest, sexual angst, intense, explosive, dirty talking, fierce, and explosive relationships in the Rook & Ronin series. I hate to say this, but their relationship is hotter than Ford and Ashleigh's relationship. I just loved everything about Spencer and Veronica together, because even though they do have a few fights and make each other jealous every once in a while, they are just one of my favorite couples in this series. They stand on equal grounds with their love and each others personality. Remember how I said I loved reading Spencer's memories? Well I loved reading his memories of the amazing moments he shared with Veronica. There is also one part in the story when J.A. Huss just made it epic between these two, and it's one of my favorite moments of Veronica and Spencer- but I can't say more or I will ruin the book :). All I can say is that whenever these two are together there are a lot of hot sex scenes that involve dirty talking.

GUNS by J.A. Huss is the hottest read from the ROOK & RONIN Series, because Veronica and Spencer are explosively sexy hot. Now, there is a twist that you will never see coming and had my jaw dropping to the floor, because I just couldn't believe what was happening. This is the perfect ending to the series, but I'm a little sad it is over. The second part of the Epilogue had me smiling and crying at the same time, because it just gives us a glimpse to the happy ending of each couple. I'm hoping there will be more novellas with the characters or more novellas where they make an appearance. J.A. Huss thank you for giving us Rook, Ronin, Spencer, Veronica, Ford, and Ashleigh, and for taking us through this emotional and suspense journey through each character :D!  

Final Verdict: 5 Stars

 

 

BIO

JA Huss is the author of the Amazon bestselling Rook and Ronin series, the epic science fiction I Am Just Junco series, and hundreds of kid-friendly science books in subjects such as biology, physics, anatomy and physiology, astronomy, and forensics. She has an undergraduate degree in equine science and a master’s degree in forensic toxicology. She has never taken a creative writing class and she hopes she never will.

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(99 CENTS) ROOK AND RONIN OMNIBUS: TRAGIC - MANIC - PANIC

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FORD NOVELLA: SLACK: A Day in the Life of Ford Aston

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FORD NOVEL: TAUT: The Ford book

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BOMB NOVELLA: A Day in the Life of Spencer Shrike

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Blog Tour (Review) & Giveaway: Love, Your Concierge by Jessica Ingro

 

 Welcome to my stop in the Love, Your Concierge by Jessica Ingro Blog Tour, hosted by Love Between the Sheets! I was so excited when I recieved my e-arc, because this was one of the books on my eagerly awaiting 2014 release. Read my 5 star review and enter the giveaway at the bottom of the page :D!

Title: Love, Your Concierge

Author: Jessica Ingro

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: February 25, 2014

   

Synopsis

Organization – that’s what I do. Control – it’s my middle name. Hello. I’m Elizabeth – your personal concierge. My job is to play fairy godmother to the rich and famous. The universal rulebook may say to never mix business with pleasure, but its author never worked for Grant Morgan, my sexy and brooding client. As a top attorney in Manhattan, Grant is used to calling the shots and dominating everything he touches. He also changes girlfriends as often as I pick up his dry cleaning. A part of me still wishes I could let him command my body and take me in ways I’ve never imagined, though. One moment of weakness is all it takes to change everything forever. Addicted – I can’t get enough of him. Consumed – He’s all I think and dream about. The book has officially been thrown out the window. I’m in love and completely terrified. With lines blurred, I find myself lying, cheating and stealing to protect myself from being hurt. But my choices affect more than just me and now I’m not so sure what I’m trying to protect myself from. Will love be enough to erase all I’ve done? Or have I made the biggest mistake of all?   

Review:

WOW!!!! Love, Your Concierge is the first book I've read by Jessica Ingro, and I LOVED IT!!!! I was floored by her characters and the story. I can tell you that I will be keeping an eye out for her books- already bought the Love Square series and can't wait to have the chance to read it.

Elizabeth is by far one of my favorite leading ladies of 2014! The moment I started reading the story I was sucked into it, because her character brings you into the story- that's how I felt when I was reading from her POV. This also made me feel an instant connection with her character, because I share a few characteristics with her character. I love her independence, determination, and control she has over her life and her work. It's been a while since I've read such a strong, independent, determined, vibrant, and lovable leading gal :D! Even when Elizabeth is faced with horrible situations in the story, she is strong and knows how to deal with them. I will admit that there were a few chapters were I wanted to shake some sense into her character. But I just couldn't get enough of her vibrant and strong personality.

Ladies, Grant Morgan will leave you breathless and wanting more :D! Grant's character has one of the strongest and dominating presence I have read. Grant has a few problems in his life, and they revolve around his family. I have never read about such a despicable family before. Even though his character is strong, Grant has suffered because of the actions of his family, and this has left him with a few insecurities. My heart broke a little for his character, but then again I felt like slapping some sense into his character as well. Man are seriously stupid sometimes. But I loved the strong, thoughtful, caring, dominating, and passionate man he is. Let's just say Grant Morgan is a swoon worthy, delectable package that you won't want to miss out on.

Elizabeth is Grant's concierge, and one of her biggest rules is not to get involved with her clients. Of course that little rule goes out the window when she meets Grant. Right from the moment they lay eyes on each other, their is an instant spark and connection that goes through them. I was clapping like a crazy gal when they first kiss, because it is romantic and HOT! I loved how their relationship progressed and how they faced the situations and people that tried to get in between their happiness. Another reason why I loved these two, is because they fought for their love. Elizabeth and Grant together are an explosive hot couple. I just couldn't get enough of these two together.

Love, Your Concierge by Jessica Ingro is one of my favorite stand alone reads of 2014! One thing that I really loved about the ending is that Jessica Ingro wraps up the story well. There are no lose ends and you get to know what happens to all of the characters in the story. I was in complete bliss by the end of Love, Your Concierge and I will admit I wanted more Elizabeth, Grant, Maya, and Travis. If you haven't picked up your copy already, then what in the hell are you waiting for? This is a 2014 read you will not want to miss out on. 

Final Verdict: 5 Stars

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Jessica is the author of the Love Square series. She grew up in Central New York, where she spends her days as a Security Analyst at an IT consulting company. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and developing ideas for her own stories. Writing is her secret passion that she's been fostering since elementary school, when she wrote her first book about a puppy. It has always been a dream of hers to be able to share her stories with the world. Jessica currently lives in New York with her husband and three dogs.

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Blog Tour (Review) & Giveaway: Scarred Beautiful by Beth Michele

 
Welcome to my stop in the Scarred Beautiful by Beth Michele Blog Tour, hosted by Love Between the Sheets! Read my 5 star review and enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post.

  

Title: Scarred Beautiful

Author: Beth Michele

Release Date: January 28, 2014

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Hosted by: Love Between the Sheets Promotions

Synopsis

Love believes in second chances. Francis Heller lives with two truths. Love hurts and beauty is only skin deep. With midnight black hair, moss-colored eyes, and traceable curves, Fran is the picture of beauty and confidence...on the outside. But deep down she is tormented. Not just by the jagged scars that line her body, but by the horrible memories that cloud her mind and haunt her dreams. The ones that make her want to flee from herself and from the devastating pain. The ones that cause her to placate herself with sex. Anything to make her forget. But for Fran, there's nowhere to hide from the darkness that swallows her whole. Matt Dixon is the gorgeous brother of her best friend's fiancée. He's suffered losses of his own and isn't willing to let anyone in until his unexpected encounter with Fran Heller, the girl who challenges him and causes him to take a second look, not only at her, but at his own life. But Matt has scars of his own. Together can they help each other discover that second chances really do exist? That love doesn't have to hurt? Or has the damage they've both suffered cut too deep to ever heal? **NA/Contemporary Romance with language and mature sexual content.**

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My thoughts:

WOW!!!! Scarred Beautiful by Beth Michele was not what I expected at all and this is a good thing, because I wasn't expecting to read a beautiful heart-wrenching love story. What a perfect read in the week of Valentine's Day!

Fran had an abusive childhood and all of that still affects her in the present time.  She has been physically and emotionally scarred by what her childhood life has handed her. Even though she went through such a horrible abuse, she is a strong and successful women. When I first read her memories about her childhood, I thought that she had been raped, but that was not the case. Beth Michele brings a new different type of abuse, that I have never really thought of or read of in any other book. I physically felt Fran's pain when she remembered these abuses, and I emotionally felt Fran's pain from these memories. My heart broke because no child should have to suffer something like this. What do I love about Fran's character? One thing I love about her character is that she represents inner beauty. I also love the way her character develops by the end of Scarred Beautiful.

I have added a new Book Boyfriend on my Book Boyfriends list :D! Matt has his own painful memories of the past. He lost his mother and sister to breast cancer and his father left him and his brother after the death of his sister. You can say that Matt had to grown up fast and take the responsibility of an adult figure in his brother and sister's life, which is why he is very up-tight at the beginning of the story- he wants everything to go as planned. I loved Matt's character so much because he is thoughtful, caring, funny, romantic, and hot! There is not one single thing I didn't love about Matt. He had me swooning from the very beginning with all of his hotness and romantic words until the very end.

Fran and Matt had already meet each other before, because Matt's brother is engaged to Fran's best friend. When they meet again in L.A. they are staying in the same hotel for a conference meeting they are going to be attending. The chemistry between these two flows naturally, you really do get that feeling that they have known each other for years, because that's just how they act around each other. Matt helps Fran heal from her emotional scars and Fran teaches Matt how to live life. I just loved Fran and Matt's relationship because even though it did develop quickly, it flowed naturally and it just felt right.

Beautifully Scarred by Beth Michele is a beautiful heart wrenching stand alone debut novel. Beth Michele gives you everything you want to read in a book: romance, comedy, heartbreak, and a HEA :D! I highly recommend everyone to read Fran and Matt's heart wrenching love story in Beautifully Scarred, because this is just one of those books that you have to read. 

Final Verdict: 5 Stars

About The Author

I am a wife, a mom, an author, and a lover of all things chocolate, well, anything sweet really. While stuffing chocolate in my face, I enjoy reading young adult and new adult novels furiously, and spending time with my husband and two adorable children who keep me on my peppermint pink painted toes. Those same children who inspire me to tell silly stories that cause hysterical giggles to tumble from their bellies. I love to laugh and love to have a good cry, especially after reading a novel that stretches my soul, one that makes me feel, and lingers in the corner of my heart. I’m a hopeless romantic and a happily ever after fanatic, and I love to write about LOVE. I began writing when I was in middle school, penning anything from short stories, to poetry, and then later moved on to write children’s books. I have now endeavored into New Adult and Contemporary Romance novels and am loving every minute of it. My first novel, Love Love, was released in May, 2013.

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