Review: I enjoyed this book, loved sexy Damon. <3 <3
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 14, 2014
***I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ***A Beautiful Thought is the fifth book in the `Beautiful' series by Alicia Rae and is Gail Bennett best friend of Kyle's sister Abby and Damon Johnson, Lily's cousin.Gail has always put others first and before her own, she is kindhearted, is fiercely independent, and it's that independent side, that means she never ask for help even when she needs it. A string of a bad relationship means that her walls are up; she is now guarded with her heart and finds it hard to trust men, and let them get too close for fear of more heartache. Therefore, it's going to be one special man who is going to be the one who can break down her walls, to get her to open up and trust again.New roommate Damon Johnson could be that man. Loss of hours at work means that Gail has reluctantly agreed to get a one as a way to help her financially, so that has could still help her parents pay for her sister education. Damon likes Gail, there is something about her, he wants her, but most of all he just wants to help in any way he can, and showed her that she doesn't need to be afraid to accept help.I enjoyed the storyline; told from Gail and Damon's pov. It was a sweet sexy, steamy romantic read, about trust, hope, and taking a chance. I really like Gail, and I could connect, and so I understood some of her insecurities. Whist she has that tough exterior, there vulnerability about her that I could relate to. I loved Damon, and the way he was with Gail, and the little things he did to show her that she deserves, and worth more, and not all men are a******s.Gail and Damon are a hot sexy couple with great chemistry and love how Alicia Rea steams up the pages in this one. I like that it's not insta love, but it was a case of when you know you know. There is definitely a mutual attraction, and emotional bond between Gail and Damon and I like the way things developed.Overall, I really enjoyed A Beautiful Thought and as expected it was a well-written and well-paced story. A perfect easy read for a Sunday afternoon, and one that when left me with a smile on my face. Love how the previous main charters are woven into the story, always nice to know what is happening in their lives.If you' re looking for a romance series that is sexy, steamy, low on the drama and angst with likable characters, about family, friendship, and when the men are always sexy then I recommended that you add the Beautiful' series to your TRB list as that is what Alicia Rea know how to write about, and always delivers. I'm looking forward the next book "A Beautiful Purpose" which I have a feeling is going to be Blake and Audrey story.Favorites Quotes:In that moment, it was as though something unexplained had come alive inside me...and I wanted nothing more than to wrap my arms around her, and take care of her."My head might now want to let Damon in, but my heart already had. The two just need to find common ground""I don't know how to handle the feeling you invoke within me. I've never felt this way about anyone before""You can't hide the look in your eyes when you gaze into mine or the way I make you feel when we are standing close to each other""I never have that reaction to a woman before.... There was something about her, and I just couldn't put my finger on what it was""I don't know what this is, but I want to find out""Let me prove to you that I'm worth the chance""The way she looked at me as though she saw me, made me want to be a better man. It made me want to give her the world, to take care her, and see her smile every damn day"