Title: Lovely
Author: Beth Michele
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Release Date: September 26, 2013
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Synopsis:
A moment can change everything…
Ashton Taylor. Six foot one, Dark hair, chiseled jaw, riveting hazel
eyes, and a body cut in all the right places. He’s a natural. Things just come
easy to him. He’s used to getting everything he wants, excelling at everything
he does. The grades, the recognition, the beautiful women.
His path was set. A girl, a full scholarship to UC San Diego, and a
bright future. To others, his life seemed perfect. But, things are never what
they seem, and life, well, at any moment, something or someone can come along
and turn it upside down.
That something…the death of his father.
That someone… Cara Hayward. The girl with the hypnotic eyes, melodic
voice, enchanting smile, and lips sent straight from heaven.
The girl who doesn’t want to be seen.
So what happens when a guy who everything comes
easy to, meets a girl who doesn’t come easy?
Can he crawl through all the broken glass to find
her? Will the girl he discovers deep down be able to see past his perfect
exterior?
Together, do they have the power to heal one
another? Or, could the very thing that brings them together, be the one thing
that tears them apart?
Review
I
was provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Lovely
is the perfect title for this story because everything was just that! The writing,
the characters, all were Lovely. This was my first read from Beth Michele and I
am definitely moving her to the buy any book she writes shelf!
Ashton
Taylor has been the rock for his mom, brother and sister since his dad’s
untimely death. He is quite the womanizer, now allowing emotions or feelings to
get in the way. He has an emptiness about him, but fills this void with women.
Lots of them. That is until he meets Cara. She is your average girl, not the
kind that Ash goes for. However, from the moment he sees her in the library his
life is changed forever.
I
loved that this book was from a guy’s POV! It was a funny, sweet, and swoony
read. But yes, it had it’s steamy moments. However they were very tasteful.
Cara is much of a loner in school. She keeps people at an arms distance and we
later learn why. Ash breaks down the walls Cara put up. However, as quickly as
she puts it down, one act causes her to put it up again.
I
absolutely loved this story. I connected with each character in which made me
feel fully invested in the story. The author has a great style of writing where
the story flowed nicely. I was hooked from the beginning and had a hard time
putting it down. You are going to fall for Ashton Taylor. There is so major
swooning in this book! He is not your typical womanizer. The side that Cara
brings out in Ash is just breathtaking. I found myself tearing up throughout
the book.
Overall,
I recommend this book to anyone that is looking for a story about true love,
family, and hope. The epilogue killed me! I was a mess! Through heartbreak and
tears, love always remains. This book symbolizes that.
Purchase Lovely, Now!
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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