Review: WHO AM I? ASH IS STRUGGLING FIND HIS IDENTITY, BUT WHAT HE MAY FIND IS A LOVE LOST AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A NEW LOVE FOUND...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 9, 2013
**JUST BOOKED received an ARC for an honest review**WHO AM I? ASH IS STRUGGLING FIND HIS IDENTITY, BUT WHAT HE MAY FIND IS A LOVE LOST AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A LOVELY RELATIONSHIP MIGHT HELP ANSWER HIS QUESTION."Love is the voice under all silences, the hope which has no opposite in fear; the strength so strong mere force is feebleness: the truth more first than sun, more last than star..." - e.e. CummingsLovely begins as Ashton Taylor, a twenty-two year old good-looking six foot one guy, with an athletic defined body including: solid triceps and biceps, an amazing six pack from the constant workouts at the gym, and an Adonis' "V" belt to drive just about any girl crazy. Ash also has dark hair cropped short, but his pronounced jaw and hazel eyes are from his father. Ash is sitting in the parking lot one morning pondering who he is as a person, because one moment his life was great. He had a fantastic relationship with his family, he was an amazing athlete, he sung, dance, a scholar, and received a baseball scholarship to UC San Diego. Unfortunately a dark cloud shadowed his life when Ash's world came crashing down, Ash lost his hero father due to cancer and he decided to change his life to become the man his family needed for him to be. Ash withdrew from school for a year, only to enroll at Glendale College so he could be closer to his mother - Dolores, his sister - Delilah, and his brother - Cole.After experiencing the emotional devastation his father death caused his family, he vows to never love another person as much his mother loved his father so he or no one else experiences such a heartbreak. Therefore, Ash does not look for relationships with girls but instead dates various women to fill his physical needs. Until he lays eyes on a lovely angel with soft waves of chestnut curls, flawless cream skin, perfectly shaped raspberry lips, rich chocolate brown eyes, and all hidden behind a pair of black rimmed glasses that were too large for her face named Cara Hayward."I once saw a girlShe came to me in a dreamShe stepped in front of meAnd I was blinded by her lightBy her smileBy her heartShe was beautifulI didn't know itBut she was an angelGuiding me with her lightDidn't know itThere were no wings in sightBut she was an angelShe was my angelShe took my hand and we took flightShe was my angel..." - "Angels Don't Have Wings" by Tall MoonCara was quite, shy, a loner, studious, part-time librarian, and she loved poetry. Ash encounters Cara at the library but seems something in her eyes - sadness. He feels she is trying to hide behind her glasses or go unnoticed, when all the glasses did was bring more attention to her. For the first time in years, Ash feels something when he sees Cara and seeks his sister, Delilah, help to find out about his lovely angel. Cara is also hiding and has built a wall to protect herself from others, because she has had a horrible childhood. Her mother was an alcoholic who did not love and protect her, but made her feel worthless. She was her father's little girl, but he was not around due to being away on business and then was taken from her too early in her life.Ash discovers Cara is very different from all the girls he has previously dated, but is determined to get a date with his lovely angel. After many failed attempts, Cara finally agrees to go on a date with Ash and their relationship becomes heart felt. Ash and Cara discovery they have more in common than they thought and may be what each other needs to heal their broken hearts. Will Ash be able to tear down Cara's walls and find out why she is trying to hide behind her large glasses? Will Cara be the girl to open Ash's heart again and teach him there is no loss in LOVE?"Son, once your life is touched by something so beautiful, you'll never be the same." - Ash's fatherAuthor Beth Michele romance novel, Lovely, has done an AMAZING job writing a LOVELY ROMANCE STORY that will capture your attention immediately and find yourself unable to put the book down, but do not forget your tissue box. Author Beth Michele will have you experiencing a roller coaster of emotions from feeling SADNESS, LAUGHTER, SHOCKED, and ANGER.I rate Beth Michele's novel, Lovely - 5 AMAZING STARS!