Sometimes the only way to salvation… is to take a leap of faith.Jackson Beaumont prides himself on being a nature-loving, guitar-strumming, carefree sort of guy. When the mysterious Lena Benton walks into his bar looking scared and defeated, it’s not something he can ignore. He’s immediately consumed by concern for her and driven by his desire to help. She’s just so beautiful. So wounded.… driven by his desire to help. She’s just so beautiful. So wounded.
After being shuffled from one foster home to another growing up, Lena Benton dreamt of finding her prince charming. When the captivating Troy Harington sweeps her off her feet shortly after high school graduation, she’s certain she’s found her happiness. Unfortunately, Troy’s true colors surface shortly after their marriage and things turn ugly. Lena only has one choice. She has to leave him. She has to run…
Lena’s escape has brought her to Jackson, and he clearly wants to be there for her, but can she trust anyone again after what she’s gone through? And will Jackson be able to help her heal without losing his heart?
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A well written book about domestic abuse
A very good well written story with the main characters both enchanting and entertaining with their drama that they have to go thru to get their hea
Awww…Jackson is so sweet, a special guy
This was an eye opening series. I cried so much during the first 2 books. It is sad that some women really go threw this. What happened to the 2 guys was true justice. Also good to know there are some patient and good guys out there. A very heart felt series, beautifully written.
Great story, wonderful characters. Couldn’t put the book away.
I really liked this book I loved the characters and the story was amazing
Read: 9/8/19
Beautifully Wounded was the first book in the Beaumont Brothers series by Susan Griscom. This was also my first book by the author. It focused on the eldest brother, Jackson Beaumont.
Jackson was a helper and a healer to strays….stray animals and stray people. Although gorgeous and all male, he had a kind and generous heart. Enter Lena.
The book opened with an introduction to Lena’s life. It was a tough subject and difficult to witness. The author took us through Lena’s challenges, how Jackson and Lena met, and solutions to her predicament. No spoilers so no elaboration, but it was a serious read and anything but lighthearted. With that said, I wouldn’t have wanted any more detail into the challenges that were already described, but I was craving more depth, dimension and development. Otherwise, it was a good opening to the series. Next up is Jackson’s younger brother, Brody, in Beautifully Used.
*I purchased this as part of the boxed set The Beaumont Brothers Complete Series. I am reviewing each book separately as I read it and will then provide an overall rating under the boxed set for the entire series.
Very good read.
I liked it a lot.
it is ok
Very tough subject addressed. Well written.
Entertaining with likable characters but not much action
First off I need to say that one of the main characters of this story does experience physical abuse. This book is an incredible story with one strong woman that finds that she can trust again. If you have a trigger please be wary but the journey that she goes on is intense and passionate.
Lena is a woman who is being abused by her husband. She puts a plan in place to leave him but her plans are cut short when she needs to leave sooner rather than later. She does a series of things to hide her tracks well but she needs to stop to regroup. While trying to find this place to grab a coffee and figure out what her next move will be, she meets Jackson Beaumont. When he sees her he has a connection with her that he cannot shake. He is drawn to her, to help her. She reluctantly decides to stick around and to try and help herself but what she doesn’t count on is the trusting, loving, kind natured Jackson. He wants nothing more than to help her help herself. He shows her she can be independent and still ask and accept help from others.
“What cloud did you say you were from?” He laughed. “See that one over there?” He pointed out the window. “No, not that one,” he said, as my gaze followed his, “the lighter one, over there. The one shaped like Pluto.”“The dog or the planet?”“The dog, of course.” At that I smiled, and found myself relaxing a bit.”
“I’d never forgive myself for not being there for her. Now I was beginning to annoy even myself. I cared too much. I was in too deep, and I didn’t know how to pull myself up and out of the box of emotions I’d created.”
“I didn’t want to hurt her or take what she didn’t want to give. I wanted to be careful with her, more careful than I’d ever been with a woman in my entire life . I’d never cared or thought about what I took before. A kiss had always been just a kiss, never meaning much. This time, I cared because Lena deserved it. She deserved to be kissed the way a woman should be kissed, with tenderness and respect, but I couldn’t keep the heat out.”
This is a beautifully written insta-love with a breath taking happily ever after. Lena and Jackson help each other find a better person in themselves. I am absolutely in love with the Beaumont Brothers series. Grab your tissues….you’re gonna need them.