Review: FANTASTIC romance! I loved Scarred Beautiful!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 16, 2014
I greatly appreciate an author’s ability to captivate my complete attention within the first few pages of a book. I love being taken over by a phenomenal read. I was absolutely hooked from the start of Scarred Beautiful and could not put it down until I read the final word. This was a truly outstanding romance with plenty of angst and tension mixed with dark elements and steamy passion.The prologue sets this story up with a moment in Fran Heller’s childhood. The words lead you to believe the worst and readers know she suffered growing up. Fran’s horrific memories are still leaking in and stealing her joy everyday. For a brief year she thought joy was in her future but like the rest of her life, she quickly realizes happiness has an expiration date. Now Fran finds herself afraid, scarred, and suffocated by the horrendous flashbacks. Her past is drowning her but it is time for change.Matt Dixon has his fair share of life altering tragedies. Coping hasn’t been easy but he has finally managed to find a balance that brings him peace… kind of. The moment Fran walks back into his life, Matt discovers he hasn’t been living at all. He immediately wants more, which includes a double serving of Fran. Ironically they are both lodging at the same hotel and attending the same conference. Ten days is plenty of time to let loose and have fun. Will that really be enough though?Fran is an inspiration. She has reason to be defeated but managed to become very successful. Even though Fran is plagued with fears, she keeps pushes forward. As Matt and Fran get to know each other, their chemistry and connection grows stronger with each interaction. Her feisty attitude brings out the best in Matt. His charm gives her confidence she severely lacks. Even with the power their bond has, both keep secrets hidden behind solid walls.Fran is hiding more than memories and if she wants to give Matt a real chance, she will have to allow him to see the scars. Her support system is outstanding yet she struggles with completely exposing herself. The information they discover about one another was heavy at times. It is clear Matt and Fran desire peace from the past that haunts them. Their flirty banter brings light to their journey. If they didn’t live on opposite coasts, their relationship could stand a chance at forever.I am crazy over this novel! The transitions are seamless and placed at optimal points in the story to provide the best progression. Experiencing their journey from both views was fantastic since Matt and Fran go through huge transformations. Their character development was wonderful to read! They impact each other significantly and it's obvious they were in desperate need of each other... no matter how much they tried to resist at first!Happy reading!