Review: Another amazing find of a debut novel!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 7, 2013
Another amazing find of a debut novel! "Beneath Your Beautiful" is a knock your socks off, touch your soul, amazing read from the talented Tamsyn Bester. After I read a book, especially if I love it and its the first book I've read from an author, the first thing I do is check Goodreads to see how many books the individual has written. I am always absolutely surprised when I discover the little gem is from a new author and is their debut novel."Beneath Your Beautiful" has all the elements of a story that will speak to your heart, make you feel the emotions of the characters and live their experiences with them. You've got pain and heartache, tragedy and loss, romance and love, fear and friendship, all in one beautifully written novel! One thing I truly loved about "Beneath Your Beautiful" was that Tamsyn didn't rush straight into the romance, the characters were given time to deal each with their circumstances and figure out when it was time to give in to the love that they each truly deserved. Also, while this is a series, there is no cliffhanger. From what I can tell, the next book is Demi and Brody's story, sub characters of "Beneath Your Beautiful.""Beneath Your Beautiful" is the story of Huntley Morgan and Grayson Carter. Huntley has just moved to Alabama after suffering a tremendous trauma that you learn more about as you get into the story. She is moving to Alabama to start college, to get a fresh start and try to regain some control over her life. Her support system is her Aunt and Uncle, a well known couple in the area as her Uncle is the football college for the college she will be attending.Grayson is a Senior at the college and the quarterback of the football team. He grew up in the area and is widely know around town, especially for his playboy ways. He is gorgeous and talented but as you learn more of his story, you realize that he too has suffered pain in his past that he obviously has not dealt with and doesn't appear to be able to.The attraction is almost instant between Huntley (by the way love this name!) and Grayson (this one too!) but they both feel that getting involved would risk the very last pieces of their heart and soul that are keeping them together and safe from completely cracking. But with the way their lives intersect, it becomes obvious that they will not be able to avoid each other. This leads to heated moments, touching words but also hurt feelings as Grayson appears to be the most damaged and not able to wrap his brain around how much he needs Huntley.With the extra push of both of their best friends, Demi and Brody, Grayson and Hunter explore their potential of a love so deep, it can heal their broken hearts and save their wounded souls. But this road will definitely not be easy. Pieces of each of their past come back and test their resolve, test their ability to live through the moments.Will Grayson be able to acknowledge what happened in the past and move on and open up to Huntley and trust her? Will Huntley trust Grayson and not compare him to the mistakes in her past?I really can't say enough about this book other than to tell you that you absolutely must add this to your TBR. Sitting on sale right now, I can't imagine a better $.99 spent on a book!