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Beautiful Rose
**HAVEN'T READ SEDUCE? GO READ IT NOW! THIS SYNOPSIS WILL SPOIL IT FOR YOU ;)**
Jack Falcon is a new man. Three years after he left his life behind in London, Jack finally feels settled. He’s surrounded with everything that is important to him; a great relationship with his brother, Alex, a bar he is about to re-open, and most importantly, he has control of his life and his dreams. He knows he can’t undo the wrongs of his past, but he sure as hell can determine his future. He has worked hard to move forward and nothing is going to undo that.
Until he meets Rose.
Rose Wilson has never felt normal. Since she was a child, Rose has felt nothing but the overwhelming desire to end her life and she has no idea why. We live to die, so what’s the point in living? Rose has pushed the limits in the past, and pushed people away. She can’t figure out why Jack and Alex are so insistent on helping her. Twelve years of therapy has failed to help her, so why should they be any different?
Jack sees just how beautiful and important Rose is, but convincing her of that means putting his heart on the line, something he isn’t sure he can do. He can’t deny his feeling for Rose, but that doesn’t mean he has to act on them. And Jack isn’t the only one developing feelings for Rose.
Before Rose, Jack vowed he would never let himself fall in love again.
Before Rose, he had control.
But sometimes, it’s losing control that makes you really see what’s really important in your life.
***Release date 30th September***
***Seduce (Beautiful Rose #0.5 out now!***
Jack Falcon is a new man. Three years after he left his life behind in London, Jack finally feels settled. He’s surrounded with everything that is important to him; a great relationship with his brother, Alex, a bar he is about to re-open, and most importantly, he has control of his life and his dreams. He knows he can’t undo the wrongs of his past, but he sure as hell can determine his future. He has worked hard to move forward and nothing is going to undo that.
Until he meets Rose.
Rose Wilson has never felt normal. Since she was a child, Rose has felt nothing but the overwhelming desire to end her life and she has no idea why. We live to die, so what’s the point in living? Rose has pushed the limits in the past, and pushed people away. She can’t figure out why Jack and Alex are so insistent on helping her. Twelve years of therapy has failed to help her, so why should they be any different?
Jack sees just how beautiful and important Rose is, but convincing her of that means putting his heart on the line, something he isn’t sure he can do. He can’t deny his feeling for Rose, but that doesn’t mean he has to act on them. And Jack isn’t the only one developing feelings for Rose.
Before Rose, Jack vowed he would never let himself fall in love again.
Before Rose, he had control.
But sometimes, it’s losing control that makes you really see what’s really important in your life.
***Release date 30th September***
***Seduce (Beautiful Rose #0.5 out now!***
196 pages, Paperback
First published October 22, 2013
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When she's not writing, she can usually be found looking for something to read.
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October 24, 2013
4 ENGAGING STORYLINE STARS + 1 EXTRA STAR FOR JACK BEING SO DAMN LOVABLE.
This is not your typical romance novel. If you're looking for billionaire Alpha Male and a naïve virgin heroine, living a bird chirping blissful life....aka fairy dust land, you've come to the wrong place.
My Jack:
Its been 3 years since Jack left London in hopes of moving forward from the tragedy that forever changed his life. Jacks decides to jump into a new adventure. He buys a bar and spends the majority of his time coming up with ways to make it successful.. Jack is not quite the playboy he use to be, but he does have a girlfriend named Harmony, whom helps him prove, he still has a little freak nasty left in his tank . No one likes Harmony, she's rude,bitchy,self centered and just the type of girl Jack is looking for.
Alex is the same lovable, compassionate brother. He's currently employeed at mental health facility and as luck would have it, his car breaks down. He calls Jack in need of a ride. While waiting in the lobby for his brothers shift to end ,Jack hears a woman singing. He follows the melody which leads him to Rose. Jack feels and instant connection ,which kind of freaks him the hell out ...... okay, I am NOT a fan of insta love/connection, but for some reason I gave this book a hall pass. Life is so unfair, I know.
My Rose:
Rose has suffered mental health problems for the majority of her life. I can't tell you her issues, as it would spoil your experience. I will say her storyline is what gripped me the most. **insert gasp here** Rose is a very likable character. I only rolled my eyes once. Thanks to Alex's, she gets a job working at Jacks bar... and you can guess what happens from here..
There are a few more supporting characters, but I have to leave some element of surprise, right? Okay, I'm lazy. You caught me...
Folks, as I've stated before, I am NOT huge fan of romance novels. All the make ups and break ups, the I love you/ I love you not, pet names and inner goddess, make me gag. Their romance is not the main focal point of the story. Which probably explains why I enjoyed it so much. This is a story of 2 people trying to heal from their past, and accept what life has to offer in the present. Which is not always as easy as it seems.
Now for all my girls who haven't met Jack, "What the hell are you waiting for?" You have a new book boyfriend waiting toSeduce you . Hurry up and go buy him.
Thank you Missy Johnson for once again proving, I am a girl in the world (barely) by writing an enjoyable romance novel...
This is not your typical romance novel. If you're looking for billionaire Alpha Male and a naïve virgin heroine, living a bird chirping blissful life....aka fairy dust land, you've come to the wrong place.
My Jack:
Its been 3 years since Jack left London in hopes of moving forward from the tragedy that forever changed his life. Jacks decides to jump into a new adventure. He buys a bar and spends the majority of his time coming up with ways to make it successful.. Jack is not quite the playboy he use to be, but he does have a girlfriend named Harmony, whom helps him prove, he still has a little freak nasty left in his tank . No one likes Harmony, she's rude,bitchy,self centered and just the type of girl Jack is looking for.
Alex is the same lovable, compassionate brother. He's currently employeed at mental health facility and as luck would have it, his car breaks down. He calls Jack in need of a ride. While waiting in the lobby for his brothers shift to end ,Jack hears a woman singing. He follows the melody which leads him to Rose. Jack feels and instant connection ,which kind of freaks him the hell out ...... okay, I am NOT a fan of insta love/connection, but for some reason I gave this book a hall pass. Life is so unfair, I know.
My Rose:
Rose has suffered mental health problems for the majority of her life. I can't tell you her issues, as it would spoil your experience. I will say her storyline is what gripped me the most. **insert gasp here** Rose is a very likable character. I only rolled my eyes once. Thanks to Alex's, she gets a job working at Jacks bar... and you can guess what happens from here..
There are a few more supporting characters, but I have to leave some element of surprise, right? Okay, I'm lazy. You caught me...
Folks, as I've stated before, I am NOT huge fan of romance novels. All the make ups and break ups, the I love you/ I love you not, pet names and inner goddess, make me gag. Their romance is not the main focal point of the story. Which probably explains why I enjoyed it so much. This is a story of 2 people trying to heal from their past, and accept what life has to offer in the present. Which is not always as easy as it seems.
Now for all my girls who haven't met Jack, "What the hell are you waiting for?" You have a new book boyfriend waiting toSeduce you . Hurry up and go buy him.
Thank you Missy Johnson for once again proving, I am a girl in the world (barely) by writing an enjoyable romance novel...
November 7, 2013
I didn't deserve happiness. The best I could hope for was not to feel, because feeling meant getting hurt again.
Review to come
ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review
October 22, 2013
3.5 stars
contains minor spoilers of Seduce (Beautiful Rose Prequel)
Beautiful Rose is a continuation of Jack Falcon’s story. Story that few months ago blew my mind and totally mesmerized me with unique plot as well as unbelievable ending, that broke my heart into tiny little pieces. Still, I loved Seduce very much and it become one of my favorite reads this summer.
JACK & ROSE
Now, in Beautiful Rose, Jack is trying to put his life back together. After tragic ending of his relationship with Belle, Jack is only a shell of a man he once was. The cocky playboy with great sense of humor vanished. There still are some parts of his old self, but they aren’t as brilliant or hilarious they once were. I missed that. Very much.
Honestly, I think it was what made him so unique and funny character. And as much as I understand why he changed and ‘grew up’, I missed his creative inner dialogues that cracked me up. From time to time, Jack threw a little ‘gem’ and I was grinning like an idiot. How bad it didn’t happen more often.
Anyway, back to the plot, three years has passed and Jack lives in USA with his brother Alex (I have incredibly big crush on him, by the way). He even bought a bar. So despite the fact that things are looking good, it’s only on the outside. Inside he still feels guilty and thinks about Belle every day.
Because of his brother, Jack meets Rose in mental hospital, where Alex works. She desperately needs a job, so he gives it to her. He instantly feels some kind of attraction toward her. But Rose has a lot of issues and when they are mixed with Jack’s it only calls for a pretty big disaster.
Together they have to sort their shit out and finally be able to give themselves a chance in love, life and forgiveness.
You’re who I think of when I close my eyes,
It’s only you I see
You’re the light in my otherwise dark world,
It’s with you I want to be.
Beautiful Rose is a novel about second chances. It’s a story about redeeming yourself and finally being able to spread your wings and fly, without looking behind.
I enjoyed reading Beautiful Rose, but sadly it’s not Seduce. There was something lacking, something that made me devour Jack’s romance with Belle, but wasn’t in Beautiful Rose.
While, twenty five year old Jack is a playboy and hilarious firecracker, twenty eight Jack is tortured hero, that I’ve had enough of. As I mentioned earlier, I missed my sexy, cocky man whore… I also was surprised by only mild steam level. Previously, Jack’s encounters were filled with great, hot sex and funny thoughts about it. Here? Not so much.
Overall, I was disappointed by insta love feeling that was going on between Jack and Rose. But despite this I really liked romance between them. It was intense, filled with angst and suspenful. I also had a blast while meeting Jack’s new friends and his brother, Alex.
*ARC, courtesy of an author, Missy Johnson in exchange for honest review *
October 24, 2013
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November 6, 2013
Note to reader: I highly recommend reading the novella, Seduce, before you read this book.
Let me start by saying that I really like Missy Johnson’s debut story Seduce. It was one of my favorite summer reads. I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately the execution of this story did not work for me.
Beautiful Rose opens up with Jack Falcon living in New York. Three years ago, he lost someone that he loved deeply and that loss left him broken hearted. He’s managed to move on from the tragedy and is finally feeling settled in his life once again. He’s opened a bar, lives closer to his brother, and has formed a great group of friends. Jack has changed and is not the same man as before. He can’t undo his wrongs, but he can keep himself from making the same mistakes again. Which means falling in love is absolutely out of the question. So he dates Harmony, a superficial, crazy woman that made my skin crawl. But she works as a shield for Jack to keep him from forming emotional attachments. Things become complicated for Jack when he meets Rose Wilson at the mental institution, where his brother works as a counselor. She is a troubled woman with emotional issues that go deep – so deep she’ s tried to commit suicide several times. Rose has never felt normal or like she fits in anywhere. To her, life has no meaning and she feels this overwhelming desire to end it.
When Jack asks Alex to help him find a new waitress, he sends Rose his way. This makes Jack uneasy. Rose makes him feel too much; feelings he has successfully been able to avoid until now. Rose, in turn, may be even more broken than Jack. There is more to Rose’s past than even she realized. There is heartbreak and tragedy that has shaped her life, which makes it hard for her to give her heart to Jack. These two go back and forth between wanting to be with each other and doing their very best to ignore the other. It doesn’t take long before they give into the undeniable desire between them. It’s whether they can move on from their past issues to be together is the question.
Jack has managed to move on and heal marginally, but he still carries around a lot of emotional baggage. I know what he went through in the past which is why I could understand his pain and reservations about falling in love again. I’m very glad that he found happiness in this story. However, the charming Jack that I fell hard for was missing. His personality felt lacking. There were some moments in the story where I saw a little bit of the old Jack and that made me smile and laugh. I just wish there were more of those moments.
I’m going to go ahead and say it - I didn’t care for Rose. Rose started off strong and likeable, but then I found myself unable to connect with her as her story is revealed. What happened to Rose was sad and painful, but I just couldn’t understand her reasons for wanting to commit suicide. So that made it hard for me to have empathy for her. As the story continues, Rose doesn’t have a whole lot of character growth and, by the end, I still never felt like she wasn’t a good match for Jack.
And the fact that I had a hard time liking Rose made it even harder for me to get on board with this relationship. Though Rose wasn’t the only reason I didn’t connect with this relationship. Jack and Rose barely spent any time together, and the time they did spend together, it felt rushed. The relationship is underdeveloped and the chemistry between them felt forced. I wasn’t convinced they loved each other at the end.
I honestly went back and forth with my rating but, what it came down to, there were too many problems with the execution of this story. There needed to be more development in all aspects of the story and everything was wrapped up way too easily. Plus, this book had some severe issues with the editing. I know it’s not easy to write a book, but I do recognize when a book has been rushed and not well developed before it’s published. So, sadly, Beautiful Rose left me feeling very disappointed and unfulfilled.
Rating: D+
Heat: Hot
-- A Romantic Book Affairs Review
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January 25, 2014
4 Recoveries, Redemption, Realization Stars * * * *
This is the book which must be prescribed after the reading of Seduced. If you read Seduced when it first came out in August 2013, my heart goes out to you. I do not know how readers survived the ending of that book and were able to function until October 2013 for this.
Because the emotional upheaval Missy Johnson put me through while reading that book was enough to send me to the bed... in a dark room ... clutching my pillows ... rocking back and forth... I think you are getting the picture...
So the only thing that got me through the last few pages of that book was I knew I had this one all lined up and ready to read. In this book, Jack would find himself and I would learn everything was going to be ok.
Well.... yes and no.
Jack moved to Brooklyn and it is 3 years since the tragedy. He has figured out how to never feel the pain of love; he is making his way through life, at least doing what he loves for a change... and it was a conscious effort and way of honoring Belle.
He hasn't forgotten or forgiven himself for anything to do with Belle...but he has learned to think of her without it hurting as much as it did. He also has given up scotch and tries to maintain control in his life in every way.
The fork in his road to redemption is his meeting Rose. Jack is helping his brother, Alex, by picking him up after his shift at the rehab center where he works as a psychologist. While waiting for Alex, he hears this amazing voice singing a song which has great meaning to him.... It was the song he played over and over again during his darkest period of mourning Belle.
He goes to see who is singing and there is Rose; beautiful, soft, with the perfect curves and lovely features. She also has the voice of an angel and he is taken with how wonderful she sounds. They strike up a conversation and through that one exchange... fate dealt him a blow... because all the dead inside of him awoke; and no matter how hard he tried... he couldn't stop himself from wanting her.
Rose was not immune to Jack either... there became this quirky under current.... this intangible thing which caused sparks through them when he just barely touched her by accident. His brother comes out, goodbyes are said…. Yet the dye has been cast and Jack and Rose are on a fateful path.
Because Rose has her own issues… she has been tortured by events she isn’t even aware of… causing her to have tried to end her life repeatedly. Her family has always been cold and distant; she has felt alone and lost in so many ways which then cause a feeling of hopelessness; of why … when in the end it all ends anyway.
These two seemingly damaged souls connect and in this book Missy Johnson really delivers everything I needed. She gave me the vision of what Jack’s life had become; where he was and how he was surviving yet still holding himself responsible for Belle. She gave me a cast of people who cared about him and were interesting enough for me to want to know more. And best of all she gave me a story which really delve into a serious subject; with real concerns and made me feel.
This was a really good read for me and if you are up to a journey of significance… take it with the start of Seduce and ending with Beautiful Rose.
This is the book which must be prescribed after the reading of Seduced. If you read Seduced when it first came out in August 2013, my heart goes out to you. I do not know how readers survived the ending of that book and were able to function until October 2013 for this.
Because the emotional upheaval Missy Johnson put me through while reading that book was enough to send me to the bed... in a dark room ... clutching my pillows ... rocking back and forth... I think you are getting the picture...
So the only thing that got me through the last few pages of that book was I knew I had this one all lined up and ready to read. In this book, Jack would find himself and I would learn everything was going to be ok.
Well.... yes and no.
Jack moved to Brooklyn and it is 3 years since the tragedy. He has figured out how to never feel the pain of love; he is making his way through life, at least doing what he loves for a change... and it was a conscious effort and way of honoring Belle.
He hasn't forgotten or forgiven himself for anything to do with Belle...but he has learned to think of her without it hurting as much as it did. He also has given up scotch and tries to maintain control in his life in every way.
The fork in his road to redemption is his meeting Rose. Jack is helping his brother, Alex, by picking him up after his shift at the rehab center where he works as a psychologist. While waiting for Alex, he hears this amazing voice singing a song which has great meaning to him.... It was the song he played over and over again during his darkest period of mourning Belle.
He goes to see who is singing and there is Rose; beautiful, soft, with the perfect curves and lovely features. She also has the voice of an angel and he is taken with how wonderful she sounds. They strike up a conversation and through that one exchange... fate dealt him a blow... because all the dead inside of him awoke; and no matter how hard he tried... he couldn't stop himself from wanting her.
Rose was not immune to Jack either... there became this quirky under current.... this intangible thing which caused sparks through them when he just barely touched her by accident. His brother comes out, goodbyes are said…. Yet the dye has been cast and Jack and Rose are on a fateful path.
Because Rose has her own issues… she has been tortured by events she isn’t even aware of… causing her to have tried to end her life repeatedly. Her family has always been cold and distant; she has felt alone and lost in so many ways which then cause a feeling of hopelessness; of why … when in the end it all ends anyway.
These two seemingly damaged souls connect and in this book Missy Johnson really delivers everything I needed. She gave me the vision of what Jack’s life had become; where he was and how he was surviving yet still holding himself responsible for Belle. She gave me a cast of people who cared about him and were interesting enough for me to want to know more. And best of all she gave me a story which really delve into a serious subject; with real concerns and made me feel.
This was a really good read for me and if you are up to a journey of significance… take it with the start of Seduce and ending with Beautiful Rose.
October 27, 2013
**Arc kindly received from author in exchange for an honest review by the girls and I at www.sizzlingpages.com** I'm really hoping for something after seduce slayed me...
Ok I have slightly recovered from the gut wrench that was Seduce and was able to read the next book. I am opposite of what a lot of people are saying..I think. I liked this book and still am not completely sold on Seduce. I didn't whole heartily fall for the relationship of Jack and Belle, maybe the age difference. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it but it didn't seem lasting. Did I want the story to end the way it did? That would be a resounding HELL NO!
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dam·age
ˈdamij/
verb
past tense: damaged; past participle: damaged
1.
inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
This book starts 3 years after Seduce leaves you. Jack has picked up the pieces of his life and moved to New York area to live by his brother. He has continued making music and bought a bar that was his home away from home anyways.
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Jack isn't falling in love with anyone soon, he actually likes to surround himself with fake, horrible bitches that are good for one thing only! After the birthday surprise that Harmony bestowed on him I was like yea maybe not marriage material? My husband would probably disagree..But who am I to judge? And it was kinda hot! So he has awful Harmony, none of his friends like her, even Jack can't stand her. He settles for this sort of living so that he can stay away from hurt and love. As long as he doesn't put himself out there he will be safe, until..going to pick up his brother from work, he hears a voice singing that he is automatically drawn to. Rounding the corner he sees Rose..and did I mention he asked his brother to help find a waitress..see where this may lead?
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Jack and Rose have a connection, one that neither of them are willing to really address. Both are suffering painful pasts and haven't really faced them in the light of day. Drowning in the agony and just trying to survive around it. A friendship ignites and feelings are found.
Rose has demons from her past she isn't even aware of. Not dealing with them in any kind of healthy manner, she is a shattered shell but the pieces have yet to fall. One false move and the cracks will fall to dust. I still found a strength in her that compelled me to like her. Weak females are my number one no no in a book. Seeing as though the way she deals with her pain could be seen as a major weakness, I surprised myself liking her. People were not forthcoming with Rose and she thought the way to release her pain was to make it stop, completely. Neither Jack nor Rose think they are good enough for the other, it takes a moment apart, a fear conquered and a friend behind them to see what we all do!
"After everything you've been through, you deserve someone who can be there for you. I don't know if I can be that person." Rose
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Together Jack and Rose seem like a storm that would just cause too much damage. But from damage comes a new light and a new foundation. So I believe together they might negate the darkness that has overcome them and maybe together they can finally find forever.
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Ok I have slightly recovered from the gut wrench that was Seduce and was able to read the next book. I am opposite of what a lot of people are saying..I think. I liked this book and still am not completely sold on Seduce. I didn't whole heartily fall for the relationship of Jack and Belle, maybe the age difference. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it but it didn't seem lasting. Did I want the story to end the way it did? That would be a resounding HELL NO!
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dam·age
ˈdamij/
verb
past tense: damaged; past participle: damaged
1.
inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
This book starts 3 years after Seduce leaves you. Jack has picked up the pieces of his life and moved to New York area to live by his brother. He has continued making music and bought a bar that was his home away from home anyways.
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Jack isn't falling in love with anyone soon, he actually likes to surround himself with fake, horrible bitches that are good for one thing only! After the birthday surprise that Harmony bestowed on him I was like yea maybe not marriage material? My husband would probably disagree..But who am I to judge? And it was kinda hot! So he has awful Harmony, none of his friends like her, even Jack can't stand her. He settles for this sort of living so that he can stay away from hurt and love. As long as he doesn't put himself out there he will be safe, until..going to pick up his brother from work, he hears a voice singing that he is automatically drawn to. Rounding the corner he sees Rose..and did I mention he asked his brother to help find a waitress..see where this may lead?
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Jack and Rose have a connection, one that neither of them are willing to really address. Both are suffering painful pasts and haven't really faced them in the light of day. Drowning in the agony and just trying to survive around it. A friendship ignites and feelings are found.
Rose has demons from her past she isn't even aware of. Not dealing with them in any kind of healthy manner, she is a shattered shell but the pieces have yet to fall. One false move and the cracks will fall to dust. I still found a strength in her that compelled me to like her. Weak females are my number one no no in a book. Seeing as though the way she deals with her pain could be seen as a major weakness, I surprised myself liking her. People were not forthcoming with Rose and she thought the way to release her pain was to make it stop, completely. Neither Jack nor Rose think they are good enough for the other, it takes a moment apart, a fear conquered and a friend behind them to see what we all do!
"After everything you've been through, you deserve someone who can be there for you. I don't know if I can be that person." Rose
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Together Jack and Rose seem like a storm that would just cause too much damage. But from damage comes a new light and a new foundation. So I believe together they might negate the darkness that has overcome them and maybe together they can finally find forever.
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October 25, 2013
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October 23, 2013
3.75 stars!!
Full review to come...
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Full review to come...
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
December 2, 2013
Missy, thank you so much!
I have been in a book funk recently and Missy has just pulled me out. I thought that after the first book that I wouldn't be able to Imagine Jack with someone else, Belle was gone and it was shattering.
Then there was Rose. An absolutely stunning character, so strong but warm. I felt for her and wanted to protect her, I saw her as almost a part of Belle.
Jack still loves Belle, she isn't swept under the rug, he cares for her deeply and always will.
I adore how Missy gave us the Seduce book first, she let us know Jack and Belle and it was a risky move, absolutely brilliant though.
This was so touching and heartfelt, and also very original in the way the story was told and the outcome.
I fell for Alex through this book and I really want him to have a happy ending, can't wait for the next book.
Bravo, Ms Johnson.
I have been in a book funk recently and Missy has just pulled me out. I thought that after the first book that I wouldn't be able to Imagine Jack with someone else, Belle was gone and it was shattering.
Then there was Rose. An absolutely stunning character, so strong but warm. I felt for her and wanted to protect her, I saw her as almost a part of Belle.
Jack still loves Belle, she isn't swept under the rug, he cares for her deeply and always will.
I adore how Missy gave us the Seduce book first, she let us know Jack and Belle and it was a risky move, absolutely brilliant though.
This was so touching and heartfelt, and also very original in the way the story was told and the outcome.
I fell for Alex through this book and I really want him to have a happy ending, can't wait for the next book.
Bravo, Ms Johnson.
July 13, 2018
Missy Johnson introduces us to Jack Falcon in the novella Seduce.
It begins like this:
"Sure, uh Catherine. Help Yourself", I said buckling up my pants. Judging by the expression on her face, I'd gotten her name wrong. Shit. It was all coming back to me. Catherine was last night. this was Mandy. I reached for her hand, trying to pretend I actually gave a shit and that is our introduction to Britain's most eligible bachelor Jack Falcon.
So yes he is a 100% asshole but what you don't realize (until the story unfolds) is that karma comes and bites Jack in the proverbial backside and Missy Johnson unleashes an unbelievable emotionally charged story.
Before you begin Beautiful Rose, you need to read Seduce first.
I loved it.
It begins like this:
"Sure, uh Catherine. Help Yourself", I said buckling up my pants. Judging by the expression on her face, I'd gotten her name wrong. Shit. It was all coming back to me. Catherine was last night. this was Mandy. I reached for her hand, trying to pretend I actually gave a shit and that is our introduction to Britain's most eligible bachelor Jack Falcon.
So yes he is a 100% asshole but what you don't realize (until the story unfolds) is that karma comes and bites Jack in the proverbial backside and Missy Johnson unleashes an unbelievable emotionally charged story.
Before you begin Beautiful Rose, you need to read Seduce first.
I loved it.
November 11, 2013
Review to come.
**ARC courtesy of the author in exchange for an honest review**
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August 15, 2013OMG November??? DAMN!!!! I need more Jack!
October 24, 2013
Oh…my Jack.
Before I had even read a page of this book, I hated it. I wanted to hate it. I wasn’t ready for my Jack to fall in love again – the scars from Seduce were still too fresh and I winced at the thought of him moving on.
So with that said, if you haven’t read Seduce (Beautiful Rose 0.5) – don’t read any further.
Seduce crushed me, and I fell in love with Jack – I love my men cocky and disturbing. But he shifted with Belle and I ended up adoring him by the end of the prequel.
Then in Beautiful Rose, I realized that something in him had faded. A huge part of who I fell in love with in Seduce was ripped from him, leaving his a shell of a man he once was. And I spent the first half of Beautiful Rose grieving along side him and denying that I wanted him to find love ever again and trying to find ways to destroy Rose.
As much as I pushed the thought of Rose away and NEEDED to hate her, I just couldn’t.
So now, not only am I in love with Rose, Alex and Jack…but I also have a wicked girl crush on Darcy. Gah!
It’s rare when a sequel is written that is just as enjoyable as the first, especially when the first stirs the emotion that Seduce did for me. But as I read and learned more about Rose, I was able to move on, now that I knew she could be the person I needed her to be for Jack.
Missy Johnson paced it, and didn’t rush it for me – which I appreciated. I was anticipating insta-love, but that’s not what this story is. Instant attraction? Oh yeah, but then, that’s nothing knew with our Jacky boy.
Overall, I found this book to be just as enjoyable as the first in this series. And I’m looking forward to reading the next! I'm so happy that I got to see Jack fall in love twice.
4.5 Stars
Before I had even read a page of this book, I hated it. I wanted to hate it. I wasn’t ready for my Jack to fall in love again – the scars from Seduce were still too fresh and I winced at the thought of him moving on.
So with that said, if you haven’t read Seduce (Beautiful Rose 0.5) – don’t read any further.
Seduce crushed me, and I fell in love with Jack – I love my men cocky and disturbing. But he shifted with Belle and I ended up adoring him by the end of the prequel.
Then in Beautiful Rose, I realized that something in him had faded. A huge part of who I fell in love with in Seduce was ripped from him, leaving his a shell of a man he once was. And I spent the first half of Beautiful Rose grieving along side him and denying that I wanted him to find love ever again and trying to find ways to destroy Rose.
As much as I pushed the thought of Rose away and NEEDED to hate her, I just couldn’t.
So now, not only am I in love with Rose, Alex and Jack…but I also have a wicked girl crush on Darcy. Gah!
It’s rare when a sequel is written that is just as enjoyable as the first, especially when the first stirs the emotion that Seduce did for me. But as I read and learned more about Rose, I was able to move on, now that I knew she could be the person I needed her to be for Jack.
Missy Johnson paced it, and didn’t rush it for me – which I appreciated. I was anticipating insta-love, but that’s not what this story is. Instant attraction? Oh yeah, but then, that’s nothing knew with our Jacky boy.
Overall, I found this book to be just as enjoyable as the first in this series. And I’m looking forward to reading the next! I'm so happy that I got to see Jack fall in love twice.
4.5 Stars
November 5, 2013
If you ever asked yourself, can I actually be loved and love in return? Well I'm sure most of you have and this is exactly what Jack and Rose are thinking in Beautiful Rose, or at least that's what I think any way.
This book hit me personally in so many different ways. Missy guides the reader through trauma filled eyes of Rose and the new beginnings she and Jack soon discover.
Of course Jack second guesses himself as does Rose but who knows each better than than two damaged hearts that can help each other once again.
So if you are looking for more Jack you will get him but remember this is not just his journey but Rose's as well. The story is journey to find oneself through all the heartache and loves lost.
Take a chance and discover what was once lost through Beautiful Rose by Missy Johnson.
Oh and bonus if you are like me you just might fall for the other Falcon, Alex.
I adore Jack Falcon but I'm so for Alex and want even more. So Missy, please give me more Alex ...
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Ok I cant wait for you all to read Beautiful Rose. You think you feel for Jack the first time just you wait. oh and remember he has a very yummy brother Alex who is sky rocketing to the top of my list.
I will be posting a longer review I just couldn't wait to spread the word. So go and get Seduce and then Beautiful Rose because Missy Johnson does not disappoint.
This book hit me personally in so many different ways. Missy guides the reader through trauma filled eyes of Rose and the new beginnings she and Jack soon discover.
Of course Jack second guesses himself as does Rose but who knows each better than than two damaged hearts that can help each other once again.
So if you are looking for more Jack you will get him but remember this is not just his journey but Rose's as well. The story is journey to find oneself through all the heartache and loves lost.
Take a chance and discover what was once lost through Beautiful Rose by Missy Johnson.
Oh and bonus if you are like me you just might fall for the other Falcon, Alex.
I adore Jack Falcon but I'm so for Alex and want even more. So Missy, please give me more Alex ...
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Ok I cant wait for you all to read Beautiful Rose. You think you feel for Jack the first time just you wait. oh and remember he has a very yummy brother Alex who is sky rocketing to the top of my list.
I will be posting a longer review I just couldn't wait to spread the word. So go and get Seduce and then Beautiful Rose because Missy Johnson does not disappoint.
December 16, 2013
4.5 stars! I absolutely loved this story, which follows Jack as he moves far away after the events in Seduce. Although this is a standalone, you should read Seduce first to get an understanding of why Jack feels the way he does about relationships, and also because it is a very creative and surprising story.
Jack is now living his life in a new city and meets Rose, who also has lots of secrets in her past. Jack might not be the nicest person, but he is drawn to Rose and treats her differently from most women.
There are lots of steamy scenes in this story, along with some great supporting characters. Missy Johnson really knows how to amp up the chemistry, and the sex scenes do not disappoint! I was really rooting for Jack and Rose, I felt connected to the characters and overall I really loved this story.
(ARC provided by the author in return for an honest review.)
Jack is now living his life in a new city and meets Rose, who also has lots of secrets in her past. Jack might not be the nicest person, but he is drawn to Rose and treats her differently from most women.
There are lots of steamy scenes in this story, along with some great supporting characters. Missy Johnson really knows how to amp up the chemistry, and the sex scenes do not disappoint! I was really rooting for Jack and Rose, I felt connected to the characters and overall I really loved this story.
(ARC provided by the author in return for an honest review.)
October 23, 2013
Wow this book was beautifully written!
Let me just say that I read Seduce first and I'm so glad I did. I was able to connect emotionally with these characters. In Seduce Jacks whole world turns upside down!
In Beautiful Rose we see a new Jack, learning from his past mistakes and doesn't want a repeat. Starting a new life in a new country, new job/dreams to follow and new friends. All while trying to move on from a horrific tragedy that's left him beaten, weak and miserable. Until a certain someone walks into his life. This someone also has problems of her own. Will the past hold Jack by the throat or will he be able to overcome his demons to continue in the new life he wants?
I loved taking this journey through Jacks eyes and I'm sure you will too!
Let me just say that I read Seduce first and I'm so glad I did. I was able to connect emotionally with these characters. In Seduce Jacks whole world turns upside down!
In Beautiful Rose we see a new Jack, learning from his past mistakes and doesn't want a repeat. Starting a new life in a new country, new job/dreams to follow and new friends. All while trying to move on from a horrific tragedy that's left him beaten, weak and miserable. Until a certain someone walks into his life. This someone also has problems of her own. Will the past hold Jack by the throat or will he be able to overcome his demons to continue in the new life he wants?
I loved taking this journey through Jacks eyes and I'm sure you will too!
October 27, 2013
great story! i'm glad that jack was able to move on. i was heartbroken in the first book and i'm relieved that he was able to move past that tragedy. so ready for alex' POV!!
October 23, 2013
Description: I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Jack Falcon is a new man. Three years after he left his life behind in London, Jack finally feels settled. He’s surrounded with everything that is important to him; a great relationship with his brother, Alex, a bar he is about to re-open, and most importantly, he has control of his life and his dreams. He knows he can’t undo the wrongs of his past, but he sure as hell can determine his future. He has worked hard to move forward and nothing is going to undo that.
Until he meets Rose.
Rose Wilson has never felt normal. Since she was a child, Rose has felt nothing but the overwhelming desire to end her life and she has no idea why. We live to die, so what’s the point in living? Rose has pushed the limits in the past, and pushed people away. She can’t figure out why Jack and Alex are so insistent on helping her. Twelve years of therapy has failed to help her, so why should they be any different?
Jack sees just how beautiful and important Rose is, but convincing her of that means putting his heart on the line, something he isn’t sure he can do. He can’t deny his feeling for Rose, but that doesn’t mean he has to act on them. And Jack isn’t the only one developing feelings for Rose.
Before Rose, Jack vowed he would never let himself fall in love again.
Before Rose, he had control.
But sometimes, it’s losing control that makes you really see what’s really important in your life.
Excerpt:
"He's family," he shrugged, reaching over to pet him. My fingers brushed past his, and for once, I didn't flinch or pull away. Was he touching me on purpose? His eyes flickered over mine. “I wasn't moving over here without him.”
“Right,” I agreed, continuing to pet the cat, my fingers entangling in his. “His fur is so soft.” I moved closer, kneeling down on the floor so I was almost between his legs. My hand never strayed from the cat, and his eyes never moved from mine. I jumped as his fingers trailed up my arm, the touch causing the little hairs on my skin to jump to attention. Gosh, even my nipples were getting hard. I didn't doubt this guy could make me orgasm without actually touching my…anything…
My thoughts abandoned me as he reached down and hoisted me up onto his lap. His lips crushed against mine as his hands gently cupped my neck. I let myself be pulled toward him, my legs resting comfortably on either side of his.
“I think this needs to go,” he whispered, kissing my neck as he fumbled with the buttons on my shirt. I gasped as his hand ran over the bare skin of my back, under my shirt, as he appeared to give up on the buttons. I smiled, and lifted the top over my head. “That's better,” he murmured, running his lips over my chest. I moaned a little as he maneuvered my breast out from the safety of my black lace bra cup and took my nipple in his mouth. His eyes twinkled at me as he gently sucked, then bit down, then sucked some more on my nipple.
“Holy shit, that feels good.” I breathed. Reaching behind me, I unclasped my bra and draped it over my shoulder, letting it fall to the ground behind us. Jack nodded his approval, his mouth still over one of my nipples while his hand gently tweaked the other. I arched my back, not sure how much more of this I could take.
“You have the sexiest breasts,” he mumbled, his hand curving around to the arch of my back. “I could spend all day playing with them.” I laughed as I bent down and kissed his wonderfully sexy chest, pushing my hair aside. His fingers traced over my hairline as he guided my face back up.
Pressing my lips against his, I whimpered as I felt his erection press against my thigh. Still kissing him, I wormed my way out of my underwear, while silently thanking god I'd decided on a skirt.
My Review;
Beautiful Rose picks up three years later from where Seduce leaves off. Jack lives in the USA with his brother Alex. He has bought a bar, and is trying to turn his life around. Although Jack looks to be making progress with moving on, he is still broken on the inside. He still feels incredibly guilty and thinks about Belle constantly.
Jack now is dating or should i say screwing a women named Harmony. Let me tell you she is a real piece of work. I HATED her.
"Harmony was the closest thing I'd had to a girlfriend since moving over here. When you're only fucking the one girl and you've met her parents, then she kinda-sorta is your girlfriend, whether you like it or not. I prefer the term “friend with benefits,” though I go loosely on the term “friend.” Harmony wasn't a nice girl, which suited me perfectly. The last thing I needed in my life was a nice girl." --Jack
Jack meets Rose in mental hospital, where Alex works. She needs a job, so he gives it to her. He instantly feels attracted to her. But really tries to deny the attraction.
"It was like I needed more—I had to know everything I could about her. Who was she? Why was she in a psych facility? Why did my body ache with every look she threw my way?" --Jack
Rose, poor Rose she is just going through life not really living looking for her way out. She has attempted suicide several times. Her first attempt was when she was seven. She doesn't want to fall in love. She doesn't want to leave someone behind if she really does kill herself.
“I remember thinking what's the point? We live to die. Death is inevitable, so what’s the point in going through the motions when you’re only going to die anyway?" --Rose
"I have trouble expressing myself. I don't even understand myself sometimes, and that scares me.” --Rose
“Because in that moment dying didn’t seem nearly as painful as living.” I swallowed the lump in my throat. She was going to have me crying too soon. “I wish things didn’t get that bad, where killing myself feels like the best option, but I go through life feeling like it’s all an act." --Rose
I enjoyed the scenes with Jack and Rose, yet I wish we could have gotten more from them. I LOVED the side characters (except that BITCH Harmony). Alex, YUMMY I am so looking forward to his story. Beautiful Rose is a good read, it had my emotions all over the place. I was happy that Jack had found someone after Bella.
When I read Seduce I instantly LOVED Jack. Yes, he was a bit of a playboy, but that was part of is charm. A loveable yet cocky character. In Beautiful Rose Jack is not the same Jack I fell for in Seduce. He is different, but it is because of what happened to him in Seduce. Although I still LOVED Jack, it wasn't quite as much as I did in Seduce. I missed all the sexy-ness from Jack that we had in Seduce. While Beautiful Rose is a sweet yet intense story, the relationship between Rose and Jack felt underdeveloped. I had a harder time connecting with their love at first sight. I felt the story was rushed and I was left with many unanswered questions. I didn't feel like they were left in a good spot. I had a harder time trying to feel their chemistry. For these reasons gave Beautiful Rose 3 1/2 stars.
Jack Falcon is a new man. Three years after he left his life behind in London, Jack finally feels settled. He’s surrounded with everything that is important to him; a great relationship with his brother, Alex, a bar he is about to re-open, and most importantly, he has control of his life and his dreams. He knows he can’t undo the wrongs of his past, but he sure as hell can determine his future. He has worked hard to move forward and nothing is going to undo that.
Until he meets Rose.
Rose Wilson has never felt normal. Since she was a child, Rose has felt nothing but the overwhelming desire to end her life and she has no idea why. We live to die, so what’s the point in living? Rose has pushed the limits in the past, and pushed people away. She can’t figure out why Jack and Alex are so insistent on helping her. Twelve years of therapy has failed to help her, so why should they be any different?
Jack sees just how beautiful and important Rose is, but convincing her of that means putting his heart on the line, something he isn’t sure he can do. He can’t deny his feeling for Rose, but that doesn’t mean he has to act on them. And Jack isn’t the only one developing feelings for Rose.
Before Rose, Jack vowed he would never let himself fall in love again.
Before Rose, he had control.
But sometimes, it’s losing control that makes you really see what’s really important in your life.
Excerpt:
"He's family," he shrugged, reaching over to pet him. My fingers brushed past his, and for once, I didn't flinch or pull away. Was he touching me on purpose? His eyes flickered over mine. “I wasn't moving over here without him.”
“Right,” I agreed, continuing to pet the cat, my fingers entangling in his. “His fur is so soft.” I moved closer, kneeling down on the floor so I was almost between his legs. My hand never strayed from the cat, and his eyes never moved from mine. I jumped as his fingers trailed up my arm, the touch causing the little hairs on my skin to jump to attention. Gosh, even my nipples were getting hard. I didn't doubt this guy could make me orgasm without actually touching my…anything…
My thoughts abandoned me as he reached down and hoisted me up onto his lap. His lips crushed against mine as his hands gently cupped my neck. I let myself be pulled toward him, my legs resting comfortably on either side of his.
“I think this needs to go,” he whispered, kissing my neck as he fumbled with the buttons on my shirt. I gasped as his hand ran over the bare skin of my back, under my shirt, as he appeared to give up on the buttons. I smiled, and lifted the top over my head. “That's better,” he murmured, running his lips over my chest. I moaned a little as he maneuvered my breast out from the safety of my black lace bra cup and took my nipple in his mouth. His eyes twinkled at me as he gently sucked, then bit down, then sucked some more on my nipple.
“Holy shit, that feels good.” I breathed. Reaching behind me, I unclasped my bra and draped it over my shoulder, letting it fall to the ground behind us. Jack nodded his approval, his mouth still over one of my nipples while his hand gently tweaked the other. I arched my back, not sure how much more of this I could take.
“You have the sexiest breasts,” he mumbled, his hand curving around to the arch of my back. “I could spend all day playing with them.” I laughed as I bent down and kissed his wonderfully sexy chest, pushing my hair aside. His fingers traced over my hairline as he guided my face back up.
Pressing my lips against his, I whimpered as I felt his erection press against my thigh. Still kissing him, I wormed my way out of my underwear, while silently thanking god I'd decided on a skirt.
My Review;
Beautiful Rose picks up three years later from where Seduce leaves off. Jack lives in the USA with his brother Alex. He has bought a bar, and is trying to turn his life around. Although Jack looks to be making progress with moving on, he is still broken on the inside. He still feels incredibly guilty and thinks about Belle constantly.
Jack now is dating or should i say screwing a women named Harmony. Let me tell you she is a real piece of work. I HATED her.
"Harmony was the closest thing I'd had to a girlfriend since moving over here. When you're only fucking the one girl and you've met her parents, then she kinda-sorta is your girlfriend, whether you like it or not. I prefer the term “friend with benefits,” though I go loosely on the term “friend.” Harmony wasn't a nice girl, which suited me perfectly. The last thing I needed in my life was a nice girl." --Jack
Jack meets Rose in mental hospital, where Alex works. She needs a job, so he gives it to her. He instantly feels attracted to her. But really tries to deny the attraction.
"It was like I needed more—I had to know everything I could about her. Who was she? Why was she in a psych facility? Why did my body ache with every look she threw my way?" --Jack
Rose, poor Rose she is just going through life not really living looking for her way out. She has attempted suicide several times. Her first attempt was when she was seven. She doesn't want to fall in love. She doesn't want to leave someone behind if she really does kill herself.
“I remember thinking what's the point? We live to die. Death is inevitable, so what’s the point in going through the motions when you’re only going to die anyway?" --Rose
"I have trouble expressing myself. I don't even understand myself sometimes, and that scares me.” --Rose
“Because in that moment dying didn’t seem nearly as painful as living.” I swallowed the lump in my throat. She was going to have me crying too soon. “I wish things didn’t get that bad, where killing myself feels like the best option, but I go through life feeling like it’s all an act." --Rose
I enjoyed the scenes with Jack and Rose, yet I wish we could have gotten more from them. I LOVED the side characters (except that BITCH Harmony). Alex, YUMMY I am so looking forward to his story. Beautiful Rose is a good read, it had my emotions all over the place. I was happy that Jack had found someone after Bella.
When I read Seduce I instantly LOVED Jack. Yes, he was a bit of a playboy, but that was part of is charm. A loveable yet cocky character. In Beautiful Rose Jack is not the same Jack I fell for in Seduce. He is different, but it is because of what happened to him in Seduce. Although I still LOVED Jack, it wasn't quite as much as I did in Seduce. I missed all the sexy-ness from Jack that we had in Seduce. While Beautiful Rose is a sweet yet intense story, the relationship between Rose and Jack felt underdeveloped. I had a harder time connecting with their love at first sight. I felt the story was rushed and I was left with many unanswered questions. I didn't feel like they were left in a good spot. I had a harder time trying to feel their chemistry. For these reasons gave Beautiful Rose 3 1/2 stars.
October 30, 2013
To say I loved Seduce ( see my review here ) would have been a massive understatement. I loved it so much I wanted to have its babies. Well, Jacks babies, to be specific. I loved everything about it. Jack, Belle, the friendships, his arrogance, the heartache, you name it, I adored it. Beautiful Rose had a lot to live up to.
I didn’t deserve happiness. The best I could hope for was not to feel, because feeling meant getting hurt again. – Jack
Straight up off the bat I will tell you, Jack Falcon is almost unrecognizable. No longer is he our scotch drinking ladies man, that can't get enough sex. He's reformed over the past 3 years.
I was a shell. I walked around, a lifeless shell of my former self, my only outlet being my guitar. - Jack
28 year old Jack’s heart had been pretty much buried with Belle. He's turned a new leaf and has relocated with Mr Jeffries from England to Brooklyn to be closer to his brother and best mate Alex. He's opened a bar and is working on becoming successful in his own right. He’s dating a psychotic bitch Harmony and plodding along, day after day.
Seriously, this girl gave blondes a bad name when it came to using her head. Now, giving head, that was another story. That was a job she could handle quite well. Hell, I’d rather pay her to suck my cock than work at my bar. Then again, sucking my cock was kind of working my bar, right?
One day, when he's picking up his brother Alex from his workplace – The Belton Square Retreat - a mental institute, a chance encounter starts the wheels of emotional change in motion. He finds himself feeling those emotions he'd locked away. He tries to block them out and hide from them.
“Fuck real relationships,” I grumbled. I never wanted to pit myself through that, ever again. Being in love had been incredible, but losing it almost broke me. I’d changed a lot over the past few years, but the pain of losing love was something that had never wavered. – Jack
Meet 22 year old Rose. Life hasn't been kind to her and her revelations throughout the pages had me dropping my jaw time after time.
It’s like I’m running too fast and I know I need to slow down but my feet won’t listen. I can see that wall getting closer and closer and I know I’m going to hit it and it terrifies me. What scares me the most is not knowing what’s behind that wall. Still, I can’t help but think it has to be better than living. - Rose
She’s broken, perhaps more so than Jack. There are things in her past that has moulded her as a person that even she isn’t aware of. Tears streamed down my face for this woman who at times felt so bleak, and struggled for so many years.
“I feel like...like there is no point. To anything. I don’t hate my life, but the uncertainty of everything I struggle to cope with. What is the point of living if all we do in the end is die?” - Rose
Can these two scarred characters put their walls down and let each other in? Will Jack be opening up his heart just to have it buried once again? Will they take Alex’s advice and forgive themselves for their pasts? You will have to read it to find out.
“People blame themselves for many things, Rose. Last words, actions, not acting. There are so many things that can go wrong with love, but what you feel when you’re in love and truly let yourself go? That’s what makes it all worth it.” - Alex
Although I wouldn't say I loved it as much as Seduce, I will say I read it in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it. I adored the dual point of view and it helped seeing things from both perspectives. I can’t wait to see what Ms Johnson writes next...
October 25, 2013
Weak 4 stars but so much potential for rest of series!!!
Jack is back and as expected ending of Seduce has changed him, but not expected is the degree of change we see.
Beautiful Rose starts off three years following the tragic end we see in Seduce. Jack is a shell of his former self. His cockiness has been replaced with vulnerability. While he remains confident in his appearance, he closes himself off emotionally. He fears not only getting hurt himself, he is convinced he will taint women with his “fucked upness.” We still see glimpses of Jack’s crude sense of humor but it is overshadowed by the melancholy cloud that consumes him.
Now living in the U.S with his brother, Alex, we get to see the true nature of the bond of brotherhood between these two. The interaction between Jack and Alex was by far one of the highlights of this read for me. Their relationship mirrors that of everyday siblings. We see them laugh, bricker, comfort, reminisce, and challenge one another. Alex kinda stole the spotlight for me from Jack.
“My brother was the one constant of my life. He was my best friend and the person I looked up to most, so making time for him was something I’d always put first.”
Alex is smart, witty, wise, and unbelievably compassionate. He is the voice of reason countless times for both Jack and Rose. If not for Alex, we would not have met the intriguingly flawed Rose. While I was somewhat disappointed in the direction Jack's development went, I was fully invested in Rose's character. Rose is a patient at the mental institution Alex works at. She is so vulnerable yet has a hidden strength she isn't aware of. She is broken yet level headed and mature about her issues. Each day is a battle with anxiety for Rose. Unsure of the origin of her fears, she fails to see the point in her existence.
In addition to Alex, another secondary character who really grabs you is Darcy. She is the perfect friend for Rose. Darcy is blunt, pushy, sassy, yet she has the biggest heart. She will make you laugh with her not so settle attempts at playing matchmaker between Jack and Rose. I was Darcy’s number one cheerleader. I was overjoyed that Rose had a friend like her. As the reader there are so many times you want to reach in and either hug Rose or reassure her “I am here for you” Darcy fulfills both those roles.
“You deserve to be happy as much as he does. And what if being with Jack dos make a difference to how you feel?” Maybe the thing that’s been missing in your life is unconditional love…something you never had from your parents.”
To say these two are a match made in Heaven, would not be fitting, but to say these two broken spirits are a match made in sorrow would be on point. Both characters struggle to overcome inner demons while harboring fear of letting love in.
I did feel the connection between Jack and Rose was a tad on the insta-love side. Also, the last 20% was rushed for me. After certain events take place I wanted a little more insight rather than everything resolved/swept under rug in one week time.
Missy Johnson does a spectacular job discussing around some heavy issues in regard to Rose’s mental instability. I did feel the character growth was moreso one sided; we see Rose progress over the whole course of the book. However, Jack’s growth happens like a light switch, for 80% we see the same Jack than FLIP switch is turned upside down and he is changed? The message intertwined throughout the book is of second chances and redefining oneself to move forward. Do I still have a soft spot for Jack Falcon, Of course! But am I ready to convert sides to Team Alex HELL YES!! Bring on Alex’s story
*Received ARC copy in exchange for honest review"
Jack is back and as expected ending of Seduce has changed him, but not expected is the degree of change we see.
Beautiful Rose starts off three years following the tragic end we see in Seduce. Jack is a shell of his former self. His cockiness has been replaced with vulnerability. While he remains confident in his appearance, he closes himself off emotionally. He fears not only getting hurt himself, he is convinced he will taint women with his “fucked upness.” We still see glimpses of Jack’s crude sense of humor but it is overshadowed by the melancholy cloud that consumes him.
Now living in the U.S with his brother, Alex, we get to see the true nature of the bond of brotherhood between these two. The interaction between Jack and Alex was by far one of the highlights of this read for me. Their relationship mirrors that of everyday siblings. We see them laugh, bricker, comfort, reminisce, and challenge one another. Alex kinda stole the spotlight for me from Jack.
“My brother was the one constant of my life. He was my best friend and the person I looked up to most, so making time for him was something I’d always put first.”
Alex is smart, witty, wise, and unbelievably compassionate. He is the voice of reason countless times for both Jack and Rose. If not for Alex, we would not have met the intriguingly flawed Rose. While I was somewhat disappointed in the direction Jack's development went, I was fully invested in Rose's character. Rose is a patient at the mental institution Alex works at. She is so vulnerable yet has a hidden strength she isn't aware of. She is broken yet level headed and mature about her issues. Each day is a battle with anxiety for Rose. Unsure of the origin of her fears, she fails to see the point in her existence.
In addition to Alex, another secondary character who really grabs you is Darcy. She is the perfect friend for Rose. Darcy is blunt, pushy, sassy, yet she has the biggest heart. She will make you laugh with her not so settle attempts at playing matchmaker between Jack and Rose. I was Darcy’s number one cheerleader. I was overjoyed that Rose had a friend like her. As the reader there are so many times you want to reach in and either hug Rose or reassure her “I am here for you” Darcy fulfills both those roles.
“You deserve to be happy as much as he does. And what if being with Jack dos make a difference to how you feel?” Maybe the thing that’s been missing in your life is unconditional love…something you never had from your parents.”
To say these two are a match made in Heaven, would not be fitting, but to say these two broken spirits are a match made in sorrow would be on point. Both characters struggle to overcome inner demons while harboring fear of letting love in.
I did feel the connection between Jack and Rose was a tad on the insta-love side. Also, the last 20% was rushed for me. After certain events take place I wanted a little more insight rather than everything resolved/swept under rug in one week time.
Missy Johnson does a spectacular job discussing around some heavy issues in regard to Rose’s mental instability. I did feel the character growth was moreso one sided; we see Rose progress over the whole course of the book. However, Jack’s growth happens like a light switch, for 80% we see the same Jack than FLIP switch is turned upside down and he is changed? The message intertwined throughout the book is of second chances and redefining oneself to move forward. Do I still have a soft spot for Jack Falcon, Of course! But am I ready to convert sides to Team Alex HELL YES!! Bring on Alex’s story
*Received ARC copy in exchange for honest review"
October 24, 2013
Missy has done it again! She has me in love with Jack all over again! I loved him and Rose. I loved the interactions, friendships, trust, forgiveness and more !
Jack as you know is pretty messed up from what happened to Belle. Now it is 3 years later and he is the owner of a bar. He is doing well despite keeping his heart guarded. He refuses to open his heart, but when he meets the beautiful Rose things change. He can't handle the way she makes him feel and that scares him like crazy! Even his brother (Alex) and co-workers see his feelings towards Rose, but can he allow himself to love again? Does he deserve love after what he did to Belle? Can Rose heal him or will he hurt her before they could truly have a chance??
Rose has had a tough life. She doesn't know how to cope with things and is in need of counseling. Alex, Jack's brother is her therapist and she feels safe with him. She meets Jack while she in the mental facility and sparks fly! She sees him again and Jack offers her a waitress position at his bar. She is so attracted to him, but feels there is no way that she wants to get close to anyone. Why should she when she can't control herself? Yet, she is falling under his spell and wants him badly. Can she save him from himself too since she knows he has a past and sadness surrounding him or will he hurt her beyond belief?
I loved Jack in this book! Yes, he is still kind of playboy(ish) in a way in the beginning (you will see what I mean when you read it) but when he sees Rose it is amazing to see what happens.
I love when he tells Rose this:
"Of course you can be that person. I don't want anyone else. Only you."
Both Jack and Rose are right for one another. They complete each other and it is amazing to see two broken people come together. They were funny, interesting and much more together.
There are other factors that harm/hurt them. I will not say but let me just say that justice was/is served but was sad to see what they had to endure.
I loved all the characters in this book especially Alex. He made me happy and sad. I felt for him. He is a wonderful guy and I look forward to the next book being about him!!!
You will fall in love with Jack's friends, Alex, and Rose. You will laugh, be sad, frustrated, floored and much more!
If you loved the novella Seduce.5 then you will Absolutely love this book! You will get to see more into Jack and love who he has now become and fall in love with him and Rose.
Wonderfully done, Missy!!!
5 stars from me!!
*Received a copy of this book in exchange for honest review on Release day*
Jack as you know is pretty messed up from what happened to Belle. Now it is 3 years later and he is the owner of a bar. He is doing well despite keeping his heart guarded. He refuses to open his heart, but when he meets the beautiful Rose things change. He can't handle the way she makes him feel and that scares him like crazy! Even his brother (Alex) and co-workers see his feelings towards Rose, but can he allow himself to love again? Does he deserve love after what he did to Belle? Can Rose heal him or will he hurt her before they could truly have a chance??
Rose has had a tough life. She doesn't know how to cope with things and is in need of counseling. Alex, Jack's brother is her therapist and she feels safe with him. She meets Jack while she in the mental facility and sparks fly! She sees him again and Jack offers her a waitress position at his bar. She is so attracted to him, but feels there is no way that she wants to get close to anyone. Why should she when she can't control herself? Yet, she is falling under his spell and wants him badly. Can she save him from himself too since she knows he has a past and sadness surrounding him or will he hurt her beyond belief?
I loved Jack in this book! Yes, he is still kind of playboy(ish) in a way in the beginning (you will see what I mean when you read it) but when he sees Rose it is amazing to see what happens.
I love when he tells Rose this:
"Of course you can be that person. I don't want anyone else. Only you."
Both Jack and Rose are right for one another. They complete each other and it is amazing to see two broken people come together. They were funny, interesting and much more together.
There are other factors that harm/hurt them. I will not say but let me just say that justice was/is served but was sad to see what they had to endure.
I loved all the characters in this book especially Alex. He made me happy and sad. I felt for him. He is a wonderful guy and I look forward to the next book being about him!!!
You will fall in love with Jack's friends, Alex, and Rose. You will laugh, be sad, frustrated, floored and much more!
If you loved the novella Seduce.5 then you will Absolutely love this book! You will get to see more into Jack and love who he has now become and fall in love with him and Rose.
Wonderfully done, Missy!!!
5 stars from me!!
*Received a copy of this book in exchange for honest review on Release day*
October 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.
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.
November 6, 2013
I fell in love with Jack Falcon in the first book of the series, Seduce (Beautiful Rose #0.5). Seduce is an emotional journey that I highly recommend you take. And one you must take before reading Beautiful Rose.
*** If you haven't yet read Seduce do not continue reading this review as it will spoil it for you. ***
Jack Falcon is doing the best he can to move on with his life. Three years have passed since Belle's death and he is a new man. He lives in a new country, with new friends and has a new business. He even has a new girlfriend (though he doesn't care much for her, she fills the void and keeps him occupied). He has control over his life.
Rose is a complicated character that has a very troubled past. I really felt connected with her as I read this book. I felt her pain. She hasn't had a lot of love in her life and it has left her feeling unworthy of happiness. She is instantly attracted to Jack but doesn't trust herself to be with him.
The physical attraction between these two sizzles to the point where neither of them can ignore it. But first they both have demons to settle.
This story will have you rooting for both characters to get their acts together. I loved the dual POV. I particularly enjoyed discovering the secrets of Rose's past. I also enjoyed the secondary characters.
In the battles they both have to overcome they both seek help from Jack's brother Alex. Oh Alex!! Alex is perfect in this story and I felt sad for him, always having to help these two out and being caught in the middle while battling his own feelings. I think I love Alex even more than Jack! I am so glad to know that the next book in the series focuses on him. Can't wait!
Beautiful Rose is an emotional journey but let me warn you Missy really knows how to write the HOT and STEAMY sex scenes too! I am really looking forward to the next book! Mmm Alex!
*** If you haven't yet read Seduce do not continue reading this review as it will spoil it for you. ***
Jack Falcon is doing the best he can to move on with his life. Three years have passed since Belle's death and he is a new man. He lives in a new country, with new friends and has a new business. He even has a new girlfriend (though he doesn't care much for her, she fills the void and keeps him occupied). He has control over his life.
Rose is a complicated character that has a very troubled past. I really felt connected with her as I read this book. I felt her pain. She hasn't had a lot of love in her life and it has left her feeling unworthy of happiness. She is instantly attracted to Jack but doesn't trust herself to be with him.
The physical attraction between these two sizzles to the point where neither of them can ignore it. But first they both have demons to settle.
This story will have you rooting for both characters to get their acts together. I loved the dual POV. I particularly enjoyed discovering the secrets of Rose's past. I also enjoyed the secondary characters.
In the battles they both have to overcome they both seek help from Jack's brother Alex. Oh Alex!! Alex is perfect in this story and I felt sad for him, always having to help these two out and being caught in the middle while battling his own feelings. I think I love Alex even more than Jack! I am so glad to know that the next book in the series focuses on him. Can't wait!
Beautiful Rose is an emotional journey but let me warn you Missy really knows how to write the HOT and STEAMY sex scenes too! I am really looking forward to the next book! Mmm Alex!
October 22, 2013
Loved seduce ! Beautiful Rose didn't disappoint it was a very enjoyable read with great story line and likeable characters, fell in love with Jack just a bit more as he shows he's caring side more in this book ! Also loved his brother Alex who will feature in Missy's next book. Can't wait for more !
November 6, 2013
I will give this 3.5 stars. I really liked Seduced and couldn't wait to read Beautiful Rose. It felt like it was the same thing over and over again, and then we got some answers towards the end and it seemed rushed to me.
Want to read
August 19, 2013
Please Please Please release before November.. PLEASE!!!!!!!
September 10, 2016
Beautiful Rose picks up three years after Seduce (prequel) ends. Jack has closed himself off to having an emotional relationship with a women because he is afraid of the possibility of losing her like he tragically lost Belle in London. Belle was the first women he loved and he has lived with unwarranted guilt of her untimely death. He has been choosing women that are not particularly nice or friendly because he knows that there would be no chance of falling in love with them.
... I never wanted to put myself through that, ever again. Being in love had been incredible, but losing it almost broke me. I'd changed a lot over the past few years, but the pain of losing love was something that had never wavered. - Jack
After buying the bar that he had been working in since he arrived in New York, Jack's brother Alex asks him to hire Rose as a waitress. She had just been kicked out of her parents house after signing herself out of the mental facility that Alex works for. She had been there due to a failed suicide attempt.
It wasn't the song I couldn't get out of my head, it was her. I had been thinking about her since yesterday. Her face had been branded into my memory; I wasn’t able to distinguish if I had really met her the day prior or if she was just the face of a fantasy that had warped and wired its way through my twisted thoughts. I'd convinced myself that it was that fucking song that I couldn't get out of my head, but it had nothing to do with that. It was all about her. - Jack
Rose has suffered with depression and anxiety for as long as she can remember. When she found out what had happened to Belle, she was afraid to be with Jack because she couldn't trust herself to not try to kill herself somewhere down the line in the future. She didn't want to be the person who broke him if she were to hurt herself again.
I didn't have a problem that could just be fixed with therapy or drugs. It was hard to describe how I felt. Most of the time I could work through the anxiety and get on with life, but eventually it would get on top of me. It's like I'm running too fast and I know I need to slow down but my feet won't listen. I can see that wall getting closer and closer and I know I'm going to hit it and it terrifies me. What scares me the most is not knowing what's behind that wall. Still, I can’t help but think it has to be better than living. - Rose
This is a good continuation of the man we met in Seduce. It was almost as if Jack was a completely different person, but in a good way. His journey has been long and hard, but at least he isn't drinking himself to death. The love that he has for Mr. Jefferies is so cute. :-)
If you liked Seduce, then Beautiful Rose will not disappoint. And Missy Johnson can sure write a steamy, hot sex scene! There is this one particular three-some scene - holy cow I thought my Kindle would burst into flames!
... I never wanted to put myself through that, ever again. Being in love had been incredible, but losing it almost broke me. I'd changed a lot over the past few years, but the pain of losing love was something that had never wavered. - Jack
After buying the bar that he had been working in since he arrived in New York, Jack's brother Alex asks him to hire Rose as a waitress. She had just been kicked out of her parents house after signing herself out of the mental facility that Alex works for. She had been there due to a failed suicide attempt.
It wasn't the song I couldn't get out of my head, it was her. I had been thinking about her since yesterday. Her face had been branded into my memory; I wasn’t able to distinguish if I had really met her the day prior or if she was just the face of a fantasy that had warped and wired its way through my twisted thoughts. I'd convinced myself that it was that fucking song that I couldn't get out of my head, but it had nothing to do with that. It was all about her. - Jack
Rose has suffered with depression and anxiety for as long as she can remember. When she found out what had happened to Belle, she was afraid to be with Jack because she couldn't trust herself to not try to kill herself somewhere down the line in the future. She didn't want to be the person who broke him if she were to hurt herself again.
I didn't have a problem that could just be fixed with therapy or drugs. It was hard to describe how I felt. Most of the time I could work through the anxiety and get on with life, but eventually it would get on top of me. It's like I'm running too fast and I know I need to slow down but my feet won't listen. I can see that wall getting closer and closer and I know I'm going to hit it and it terrifies me. What scares me the most is not knowing what's behind that wall. Still, I can’t help but think it has to be better than living. - Rose
This is a good continuation of the man we met in Seduce. It was almost as if Jack was a completely different person, but in a good way. His journey has been long and hard, but at least he isn't drinking himself to death. The love that he has for Mr. Jefferies is so cute. :-)
If you liked Seduce, then Beautiful Rose will not disappoint. And Missy Johnson can sure write a steamy, hot sex scene! There is this one particular three-some scene - holy cow I thought my Kindle would burst into flames!
December 19, 2013
Beautiful Rose is the first in the series, and let me tell you, it is raw and emotional. Rose has been mentally unstable since she was a little girl, now as an adult, she is trying to just make it. Never does she think, that she will find happiness nor deserve it either. This will take you on a journey to find just that.
Rose is broken, but not for the reasons that we read about most of this time. She is haunted by her childhood, and events that took place. She is a mature young girl, who is trying to make it on her own. I like her a lot and felt for her, her story was heartbreaking. Now, Jack is one busy man. He is trying to make himself forget about his pain. He buys a bar, and has to hire people to work, and this is how he meets Rose. Now he does have a girlfriend, if that is what you want to call her. She is a horrible person, didn't like her at all. Jack was a pretty good guy, just needed to get some motivation to move on from his loss. There are a few characters like Jack's brother, Alex, that I just adored. He was so sweet and I really hope there is more about him in the next book.
This is told from Rose and Jack's perspective, and is an emotional roller coaster, from both sides. They both have back stories that they are still dealing with each and every day, each in their own ways. Believing that they neither one deserve happiness was hard to read at times, and their journey to find it wasn't an easy one. Johnson does a wonderful job making me fall for both of them and become so invested in their lives. I have to mention Jack and Alex and their sibling bond as well as the friendship they had with each other. I thought it was great to see, especially in a book that is so emotional, Alex was supportive and caring not only for Jack but Rose too. Plotwise, it is hard to tell you a lot about it, because it will spoil and take away from being able to read and experience the emotions that were invoked by Rose's childhood, and why she is suffering mental instability. A few sensitive subjects are dealt with, and I feel that they were handled with a great care and sensitivity. Now, there is a HEA for them, but I am curious to see who the next book will be about. Hopefully Alex. *hint, hint**
Beautiful Rose is an intensely raw and emotional story, there are twists and drama that will keep you turning pages till you reach the end. I would definitely recommend this one.
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Rose is broken, but not for the reasons that we read about most of this time. She is haunted by her childhood, and events that took place. She is a mature young girl, who is trying to make it on her own. I like her a lot and felt for her, her story was heartbreaking. Now, Jack is one busy man. He is trying to make himself forget about his pain. He buys a bar, and has to hire people to work, and this is how he meets Rose. Now he does have a girlfriend, if that is what you want to call her. She is a horrible person, didn't like her at all. Jack was a pretty good guy, just needed to get some motivation to move on from his loss. There are a few characters like Jack's brother, Alex, that I just adored. He was so sweet and I really hope there is more about him in the next book.
This is told from Rose and Jack's perspective, and is an emotional roller coaster, from both sides. They both have back stories that they are still dealing with each and every day, each in their own ways. Believing that they neither one deserve happiness was hard to read at times, and their journey to find it wasn't an easy one. Johnson does a wonderful job making me fall for both of them and become so invested in their lives. I have to mention Jack and Alex and their sibling bond as well as the friendship they had with each other. I thought it was great to see, especially in a book that is so emotional, Alex was supportive and caring not only for Jack but Rose too. Plotwise, it is hard to tell you a lot about it, because it will spoil and take away from being able to read and experience the emotions that were invoked by Rose's childhood, and why she is suffering mental instability. A few sensitive subjects are dealt with, and I feel that they were handled with a great care and sensitivity. Now, there is a HEA for them, but I am curious to see who the next book will be about. Hopefully Alex. *hint, hint**
Beautiful Rose is an intensely raw and emotional story, there are twists and drama that will keep you turning pages till you reach the end. I would definitely recommend this one.
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January 2, 2014
Wow. Where to start without giving spoilers.
I have to start with the cover. That cover drew me in and made me want to pick this up without even reading the blurb. Absolutely gorgeous!
This book is definitely not a light fluffy read. It deals with issues that are not of the “happy happy I am in love” romance type, mainly suicide. That being said, it is a beautiful book. While not light and fluffy, Beautiful Rose does read fast as you fall into this world where Jack is dating an evil nasty mean girl to avoid getting to close to anyone he would fall in love with it, (Harmony is evil, there is no other way of putting it) and Rose has checked herself out of an inpatient mental health facility that her parents checked her into after one too many (unsuccessful, thankfully) suicide attempts.
I get Rose’s thoughts. I have always been very open about my struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts, both on my blog and in my day to day life, because the stigma that is associated with mental health needs to go away. I didn’t start as young as Rose did, I was 14 when these things hit me, and it is scary when they do. At 39, I am in a good place (finally, thank you to my very patient doctor who has been there for me since I was 14), but it was still very easy for me to relate to Rose and the thoughts she had, even as a fictional character, my heart hurt for her.
I didn’t read Seduce first, though I have it. I am going to sit down and do that now because I want the full story with what happened to Jack, what he went through with Belle to get him to this point where he avoids love at all costs.
I loved it. Once I started I couldn’t stop swiping the pages by. I will definitely be picking up the next book in the series that revolves around Jack’s brother, Alex. I think Missy is going to become one of those authors that I can’t miss any book from.
Note: There are definitely some hot scenes in this book, definitely for the more mature crowd.
I received an ARC of Beautiful Rose in exchange for an honest review.
I have to start with the cover. That cover drew me in and made me want to pick this up without even reading the blurb. Absolutely gorgeous!
This book is definitely not a light fluffy read. It deals with issues that are not of the “happy happy I am in love” romance type, mainly suicide. That being said, it is a beautiful book. While not light and fluffy, Beautiful Rose does read fast as you fall into this world where Jack is dating an evil nasty mean girl to avoid getting to close to anyone he would fall in love with it, (Harmony is evil, there is no other way of putting it) and Rose has checked herself out of an inpatient mental health facility that her parents checked her into after one too many (unsuccessful, thankfully) suicide attempts.
I get Rose’s thoughts. I have always been very open about my struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts, both on my blog and in my day to day life, because the stigma that is associated with mental health needs to go away. I didn’t start as young as Rose did, I was 14 when these things hit me, and it is scary when they do. At 39, I am in a good place (finally, thank you to my very patient doctor who has been there for me since I was 14), but it was still very easy for me to relate to Rose and the thoughts she had, even as a fictional character, my heart hurt for her.
I didn’t read Seduce first, though I have it. I am going to sit down and do that now because I want the full story with what happened to Jack, what he went through with Belle to get him to this point where he avoids love at all costs.
I loved it. Once I started I couldn’t stop swiping the pages by. I will definitely be picking up the next book in the series that revolves around Jack’s brother, Alex. I think Missy is going to become one of those authors that I can’t miss any book from.
Note: There are definitely some hot scenes in this book, definitely for the more mature crowd.
I received an ARC of Beautiful Rose in exchange for an honest review.
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