Skin Deep

by KC. Poitras

Skin Deep

A riveting and stunning story of love, tragedy, loss, survival, and beating the odds.

Parker is a PGA pro golfer.
Olivia is a sought after fashion model.

When their worlds collide unexpectedly, their desire courses through them as their love blossoms.

But tragedy strikes, their lives are tipped upside down. Parker blames himself. Olivia tries to heal while trying to save Parker from his guilt.

On the surface they have it all, money, looks, and success. But after the horrific accident, will their love survive? Can their trust in each other be salvaged? Will they be able look at each other the same?

Parker and Olivia are forced to fight for their happily ever after. They quickly find out it might not be so obtainable.

**RECIPES INCLUDED**
Contributors and Special thanks to two amazing authors!
Author - Deanna Martinez-Bey \
Author - Jade Marshall

195 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 26, 2021

About the author

KC Poitras is a master of women's fiction. She writes mature, midlife, romance at its core, steeped in the tradition of Pamela Kelley, Grace Palmer, and Kristin Hannah. Her debut novel, You Taught Me What It Feels like to Fall in Love, is the first book in her You’re My Day One series. K.C.’s stories are wonderful beach read romances with all the feels of Elin Hildebrand, or Kristen Hannah.

K.C. will continue to work on her series with the trials, love and joys in her life providing constant muses for new ideas. Her books offer encouragement and support for those suffering mental illness. Anxiety, panic attacks and depression have been a lifelong battle for her. Her writing inspires, supports and offers hope to those suffering.

When she is not writing, K.C loves riding her beachcomber with Eric, and her friends, or tackling a new and challenging recipe in the kitchen. She loves to cook, host, and entertain and would be lost without her friends and neighbors. Her house is always one step away from a new look thanks to K.C.’s love of decorating and remodeling.

Reviews

[Reading by Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Olivia's mom had died three years ago and she buried herself in work as one of the most sought after fashion models. She hasn't been back home since her mother's death due to a rigorous travel schedule. But when she was contacted by a realtor about her house she decided it was time to go home. She decided to meet with the realtor even though she wasn't sure that she wanted to sell her family home.

She had never met her father who left just after her birth. The only thing she knows is that he's a famous photographer, but this house was filled with loving memories of her mom.

Parker was a pro golfer and Marco Island's hottest bachelor. He is surprised when he gets home after tour to see a car next door. When he moved in the realtor told him the previous owner had passed away and he wasn't aware that it had come on the market for sell. When the woman walks out her door he is struck speechless with how beautiful she was and hoped she didn't notice him just sitting in his truck staring.

I really enjoyed this book. All of the characters are fully developed and very relatable. Olivia and Parker have an immediate chemistry and find out they have friends in common which gives them both an opportunity to see each other.

Olivia may be a beautiful model, but she is very down to earth and have a love of cooking (p.s. the recipes from their story are included at the end of the book). Olivia survives a tragic event and I feel that her down to earth attitude is the only reason she was able to get through it.

Parker is determined to have a relationship with Olivia, but when tragedy strikes he falls into a deep depression stemming from guilt. This book pulls on your heartstrings from many directions. I highly recommend this story!

[Carmela Dimattia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great story that I loved reading by KC Poitras. It was enjoyable and the story line was believable. I loved Parker and Olivia and although they had a tragedy occurring they managed to overcome that trauma and make a life together. Good characters that had amazing chemistry and loved all the moments they had with their family and friends. Once I started reading this book I found I could not put it down. Would love to read more of Parker and Olivia to see what the future has in store for them.

I received an arc copy from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a good, and enjoyable romantic suspense read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry. Parker and Olivia are forced to fight for their happily ever after in this story that is one one of beating the odd, survival, loss tragedy, and love.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Skin Deep by KC Poitras is a fantastic read! It is well-written with believable characters and enough going on in the plot to push the story forward at a great pace. If you like romance with suspense then this is a must read!

[Victoria Wyatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not expect a suspenseful story but it was really good. Kept me entertained and engaged. Great characters and good writing.

I received this Free Advanced Reader Copy from the Author and my review is voluntary.

[Claire Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had this book on my TBR list for soo long and finally got around to reading it. Why did I leave it soo long? I loved it 😍

I am not usually a fan of instalove, I prefer a slow burn, but having read Skin Deep, my view is slowly changing.

I loved both Olivia and Parker and their story together. You immediately felt they were meant to be together, even considering changing their jobs as a model and pro golfer, just so they weren’t apart. But is the fact that Liv is so beautiful the reason why Parks loves her?

When a terrible accident blows their world apart, leaving Liv in hospital and Parks in a state of depression, can their love win through? Or was it only Skin Deep?

KC has written a beautiful and heartfelt story here which I had to force myself to put down so I could work lol. It was a sweet storyline with some hard hitting moments. I will definitely be reading the rest of her back catalogue sooner rather than later.

Thank you KC for a beautiful story ❤️❤️❤️

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this book was more of a short story, it had some great romantic suspense that kept me on my toes for parts of the book. Parker & Olivia made for some interesting characters in that they don't have an easy route for their future due to the aftermath of the accident.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Stevie D Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has yet again done an amazing job at holding my attention. Creating a very realistic story that was not easy to put down… beauty is in the eye of the beholder.