Review: Beautiful Rose is a Must Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 25, 2013
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are completely my own.If you have read Seduce, have you been wondering what happened to Jack? Look no further! We get our loveable, reformed playboy back for Beautiful Rose. This second book in the series recaps some of Jack's past, but to get the heart-wrenching torture that Jack felt, you must read Seduce first.At the end of the first book, Jack leaves England and moves to New York to be near his brother, Alex. Alex works as a phychologist and I love the relationship between him and Jack. They can tell each other anything and be honest with one another, although by the end of the book each is holding onto his own secret.I love the way that Missy Johnson creates characters that make you feel connected. You want to know what happens to them because you are feeling what they are feeling. You want to know Rose's story and you want Jack to finally find love, again. Beautiful Rose is a romantic love story betwen two broken and damaged souls.Beautiful Rose begins three years after Seduce ends. Three years into Jack's life in New York, he buys a bar and fixes it up to create The Chill Bar.  He is surrounded by his friends that he has worked with over the last few years.  Jack is in need a waitress and asks his brother for suggestions. Alex suggests Rose.I did mention Alex is a pyschologist right!?!....Rose applies for the job to help escape her own inner demons while Jack tries not to fall in love ever again. Rose just doesn't think she should let love in for fear she would hurt those she would leave behind.  Will Rose deal with her demons the only way she knows how, by reverting back to her self-harming ways. Beautiful Rose deals with the emotions of someone who attempts suicide multiple times and has been institutionalized in the past. Can Jack find his way to love again and can Rose find herself worthy of love?Benj, Ash, and Darcy are great secondary characters that intertwine their lives with both Rose and Jack. They have a great raport and it is good to see Rose becoming comfortable around other people.I LOVE this well-written roller coaster ride by Missy Johnson. She did it again. Another MUST READ.