Review: beautiful story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 6, 2014
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you went on a business trip and found the love of your life? Doesn't that sound like something amazing?Well that is what happens to Fran. Fran travels to sunny Los Angeles, California for a business conference. There she runs into Matt, who she acquainted with, due to her best friend being engaged to Matt's brother. As luck would have it, Matt is also staying at the same hotel for the same conference.Fran is a super sweet, smart, down to earth girl. She has had a tough childhood. Her father was abusive.It has left her with permanent scars. Fran has not let her past define her future. I love her! She is independent and funny! Fran has these crazy phobias that make her even more likable. Cause after all, aren't we all a little quirky? I wish more lead female characters could be like Fran!Then there is Matt. Straight-laced professional male. Hot. Sexy. Caring. Romantic. And hurting. Matt has lost both his mom and sister to breast cancer. He is still grieving their loss, but at the same time had to become a man to take care of his little brother. It has made Matt who he is today. Matt has built up walls after losing the women in his life. Fran seems to be breaking them down.Fran is only in California for a short time. She doesn't put much thought in a relationship with Matt. She has decided to let go and have fun.. and maybe a fling. Matt is uptight, but Fran seems to be helping him loosen up. She makes him live and be a little more carefree. He no longer is the up tight/no fun having guy he once was thanks to Fran. She is living in the moment and making Matt do the same. It seems like they have both met their soul mate. But how can that be when they live on separate coasts?This is the first Beth Michele book that I have read. You can totally read this as a stand  alone. After reading Scarred Beautiful, I had to go back and read Beth's others. She is a fantastic writer. Her books with have you laughing and crying. They will leave you happy and then deep in thought. Her books are so realistic. I could totally see Fran and Matt's situation happening to a friend. It would be a great story to tell your kids!!