In the small town of Golden Trail, PA, the Fallen Eagles MC isn’t just any group of veterans. They’re patrons of the community, protectors of veterans and townsfolk alike, and a motley group of ex-special forces officers, ex-cons, ex-marines, and ex-Scotland Yard-trained men and women. And their small town and the Philadelphia area aren’t afraid to call on this rough and ready crew to help out on … on a case or two.
Ten years ago, Kit Markham left her high school sweetheart, Lee Devereaux, behind to serve her country. The woman who returns is just a shadow of her former self. She might be the kickass Second of the Fallen Eagles MC, but she’s also damaged—and it’s an unbearable struggle at times, just to make it through the day. The only things that help are her veteran MC, the Fallen Eagles, her family, and long, quiet rides on the back of Lee’s bike.
Lee has his own share of war wounds, but none worse than the burden he’s taken on to see that the Kit he once knew finds herself again.
It’s been over two years since she returned home, and Lee still can’t find the girl he once loved in the woman who’s become so lost. He’s had it with being kept in the dark. He’s demanding answers—but he’s not the only one who’s interested in Kit’s past.
When local soldiers, veterans, and their families start getting threats from a team of blackmailers, Kit’s shocking history is revealed. A twist that has Lee reeling and wondering if what they once had is even salvageable.
*Novella Length: 31,000 words
Trigger Warning: This book contains situations of sexual abuse/assault/war violence that may be difficult for some readers.
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A Terrible Beauty is the first book in the Fallen Eagles MC series. It can be read as a standalone.
It took me a couple of chapters to get into the book, but once it got going, it kept up a good pace. A Terrible Beauty deals with issues that may trigger some readers. There were a few parts that made me tear up, so you might want to have some tissues nearby, just in case.
One quote from the book that stood out to me:
“Just as the road to hell was paved with good intentions, so too, sometimes, the path toward ‘beauty’ was paved with all that was ‘terrible’ and ‘ugly’ in the world.”
A Terrible Beauty (Fallen Eagles MC Series Book 1) by T. Birmingham
5 Stars
WOW!! This is my 3rd read by this author…Its been awhile since I have picked up the other 2 books and I totally forgot just how much I love this author. This book had me completely hooked and as I was reading I found myself going back to make sure I had every single detail correct. When I finished I had to go back and look at my reviews for the other 2 and was not surprised that those 2 books completely blew me away as well.
This story was outstanding and I went in knowing it was an MC story but so impressed at how different this author treated this MC, it’s not like any other I have ever read, and although I will always love my MC books I also love the direction this author went. A few scenes were hard to read and I found myself flinching and would have definitely closed my eyes had I been watching these scenes on TV, but I fell head over heels for these characters and Kits story about broke me and Lee listening to it was so emotional, I had tears more than once and there was a twist to this book that came right out of left field, had no clue and was absolutely not expecting it.
I’m not going into any more details about the story itself, it needs to be read to fully appreciate it and I can not wait to dive in to book 2. Take my advice and read this story, better yet read all of this author’s stories…They are amazing and although I can’t put into words what it is about the style of writing I can say I love love love it!!
Now..onto book 2…..
A Terrible Beauty Fallen Eagles MC book 1 by T. Birmingham
Five Stars
Man I’m stunned. This author had me rethinking life on some levels. I felt Kit’s pain like it was my own. I’m confused on how she survived or lived with the guilt and pain. Then the other characters roles. Man the author had me emotional. I love a great MC book and this one is at the top. I’m still not sure if I read what I read lol. I love how the author brought this boom together. You definitely get a little bit of everything in this story. The bonds of family are strong when you stick together blood or no blood.
A Terrible Beauty (Fallen Eagles MC Book 1) by T. Birmingham
5 out of 5 stars
A Terrible Beauty is the first book in the Fallen Eagles MC series is written by T. Birmingham and it’s the first book that I have read by this author. The characters are well written and I love how real this author made them real. The plot was great even if a little sad.
In the small town of Golden Trail, PA, the Fallen Eagles MC isn’t just any group of veterans. They’re patrons of the community, the protectors of veterans and townsfolk alike, and a motley group of world military-trained men and women. And their small town and the Philadelphia area aren’t afraid to call on the varied skills of this rough and ready crew to help out on a case or two.
Ten years ago, Kit Markham left her high school sweetheart, Lee Devereaux, behind to serve her country. She is not the same woman who returns she is just a shadow of her former self. She might, be damaged but she is the kickass Second of the Fallen Eagles MC. She stuggles to just to get by each day. The only things that help are her veteran MC, the Fallen Eagles, her family, and long, quiet rides on the back of Lee’s bike.
Lee has his own share of war wounds, and struggles but none worse than the burden he’s taken on to see that the Kit he once knew finds herself again. He can’t seem to find the girl he loved she is keeping secrets and he is tired of being kept in the dark.
Now local soldiers, veterans, and their families start getting threats from a team of blackmailers, Kit’s shocking history is revealed. A twist that has Lee reeling and wondering if what they once had is even salvageable.
Will Kit finally tell Lee her secrets or will Lee have enough and walk away? You need to read this story to find out.
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A Terrible Beauty
Fallen Eagles MC Series
Book 1
By T. Birmingham
Romance, Veterans and suspense is what you will find in this series.
Summer, aka Kit has served her country and has come home. She has he family at home as well as in the MC club. But her healing has just begun. There will be many triggers and even more support. Blackmail is just one of the many things going on with her at this moment.
Lee absolutely loves Kit. But she is not the same woman he remembers. His goal is to find the Summer he loves. But he too will have to fight to get her back. He will stand by her and be her support.
T. Birmingham has taken on this veteran series. I look forward to see where this adventure will lead us. Her novella is just the beginning for this MC club. Her book is a real page turner and gets your blood pumping at the start. I love her characters, they are set in a world we can all relate to.Bring on book 2 T. Birmingham.
I’ve read (and love) this author’s “Wild Beast” series and was not sure what to expect in am M/C series. It was great.
This is a great introduction to a new series and I’m completely invested in it already. The world building is spot on, secondary characters are intriguing, set up to events in past and present tense is brilliant and overall a great story.
This is a shorter book than I thought it would be yet the ending is not rushed. One of the things I loved about this story, is the equality among the sexes. Women and men are treated as equals both in club positions and strength of character.
I’m giving this 5 stars and would go higher if I could.
I have to start with the gorgeous cover of this book first and foremost. Sometimes the most simplestated covers are the ones that stand out the most. The contrast of the bright purple flower against the black background grabbed my attention, along with the title, and had me hooked into buying this book without even knowing what it was about. I am glad that I went in blind and was treated to a new and delicious new treat. Not only was T. Birmingham a new author, so I have a new author to add to my TBR list, but I also now have a new series to follow as this is the first book of the Fallen Eagles MC Series. There was so much packed into this short and well crafted second chance romance that it is hard to believe that it was just a mere 154 pages. I felt the gambit of emotions, from knee buckling sadness to giddy joy, and that is everything you could ever want in a romance novel. I can’t wait to see what will come next for this series and in the other novels available from T. Birmingham.
4 Stars
A Terrible Beauty is the first book in the Fallen Eagles MC series by T. Birmingham. This is a novella length book, with a wounded warrior/MC romance. There is quite a lot happening in a small space, but Ms. Birmingham handles it all beautifully. It feels like a much longer book, without feeling rushed or lacking in parts. It has quite a complex storyline which has been cleverly crafted into a very engaging and captivating story.
The story has emotion, drama, some suspense, and romance. There were moments of heartache, comradery, community, friendship, and tension- as well as moments that were truly heartfelt. This is definitely a character driven storyline and I enjoyed meeting these interesting, likeable and fully developed individuals.
The story has a great pace and is a quick and easy read. I can’t wait to dive into the rest of this series.
Thank you, Ms. Birmingham!
A Terrible Beauty (Fallen Eagles MC Book 1)
By T. Birmingham
Rated 4 stars
I loved the idea of this book. A female former military who has PTSD? You don’t read that everyday. So I was intrigued. The story was good but couldn’t connect with the characters. I had a hard time keeping my focus. I’m not sure what it was but the story didn’t seem to flow easily. I did get through it fairly quickly. The idea of what these prisoners of war endured and then dealing with the aftermath was thought provoking. How can they cope functioning normal again? What about the big secret that the characters have been hiding all these years? When it comes to light who will be left standing?
I did wonder at the name of the book. A Terrible Beauty….I understand now and how well it’s a perfect title for this book. The characters did grow and had as many ups as they do downs. A couple of the characters started out very rough. Reliving the war. Dealing with everyday life. There were quite a few nice lessons about learning how to live with yourself and becoming better, smarter and stronger. I did enjoy the little bantering about Harley’s and Triumph’s that the two main characters did. As well as the names of the Markham daughters! This does have a nice romantic angle between a few of the characters. They all seem to be connected from their past and their present.
I will be checking out the second book in the series.
A Terrible Beauty (Fallen Eagles MC Series Book 1) By T. Birmingham. This book had my emotions but the throat so to speak, I was all over the place. But one thing is certain this book was amazing. While a novella it never felt rushed or lacking anything. From page one I was hooked. This is the first book and I’ll definitely be looking for more. The characters are complex and believable while they are also relatable. Each going through their own trials of life. I’m excited to where the author takes readers next. I’m giving this story a five star review and highly recommend it.
A Terrible Beauty by T. Birmingham is the first book in the Fallen Eagles MC series. This book is not a lighthearted book and the warnings are fairly accurate. However this book is also entirely worth the dark path it takes you down.
This story is designed to utterly suck you body and soul into this story. You can clearly see the vivid pictures the author paints with their words. Kit is haunted by the work she once loved, the country she used to serve. And when that past comes face to face with her present it will be a fight not to get dragged down with it.
This is a new author for me and I was blown away by how easily this story draws you in. Although it is a shorter story you cannot tell. Kit is so haunted by everything that has happened that is has completely changed. You can feel her pain and emotions from this but you can also feel Lee’s pain in him trying o help her get back to the person she once was. This was s brilliant book and one that I can not recommend enough. I am looking forward to the rest of the series.
What a beautiful roller coaster! This journey (because that is definitely what this story is) will leave you emotionally wrung out and still wanting more. It is beautifully written with relatable complex characters. Comprised of tragedy, sorrow, war, second chances, T. Birmingham has created a universe that I will gladly wrap myself in again and again.
A Terrible Beauty is the first book in T, Birmingham’s Fallen Eagles MC series that leaves you breathless and teary eyed and waiting for the next story in the series! I have already read the second book and I guess one could say you could read them as standalones but I disagree … you would lose so so much by ignoring the order. It is not my first read by this writer but I was very surprised when I realized that it is a completely different genre that I had expected and I promise you, it was a great surprise!
A Terrible Beauty is a military romance mixed with romance and suspense. We have the Fallen Eagles MC in the suburbs of Philadelphia and it is fully made up of veterans. Their goal is to help other veterans and their families. Despite of the horrors they have lived and survived, they still give their all to help the other veterans … It is the WAR that is a TERRIBLE BEAUTY and the writer has given us a terribly beautiful story of the demons that Kit Markham has been fighting to overcome for years, the PTSD that is holding her hostage, the pain she is causing to others when she thinks she is actually keeping them safe … and then there is Lee Deveraux, her high school sweetheart and another vet and the only one who is able to offer her peace and refuge … is she ready to embrace it when the demons are coming out to play and will not stop until they have been paid in blood!
I absolutely love the Fallen Eagles MC series and I hope that the writer will keep gracing us with the stories that are as unforgettable as this one … A Terrible Beauty …
I loved this book! I love how this author has created a story that pulled me in from the beginning and so true to life characters. The characters are took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions including some laughter. Kat has not been the same since she came back from the war. Her high school sweetheart is determined to help her find herself again. Will there be second chances in their future? What will happen when Kat’s past comes crashing into the present? A must read!
A Terrible Beauty (Fallen Eagles MC Series (Romantic Suspense, Military Romance) Book 1)
By: T. Birmingham
5 out of 5 stars
The story A Terrible Beauty (Fallen Eagles MC Series (Romantic Suspense, Military Romance) Book 1) by T. Birmingham is a book that I enjoyed reading. I like the fact that the Fallen Eagles MC is made up of veterans and that they help other veterans and their families. I liked reading about the characters of Kit Markham and Lee Devereaux. Kit is a woman who has served her country. She is tough, passionate, and fiery. She also is a woman who has come back from her time in the service feeling broken and has built walls around her heart and soul. One of those who knows just how much she has changed is Lee Devereaux. While he always tries to be there for her, he can’t help but wish that she wouldn’t keep things from him. Threats are being received by veterans and their families. Now Lee knows about Kit’s shocking history. Will this change the way that Lee sees and thinks about Kit? Before she left they were in love. What does the future hold for Kit and Lee? Read this story to find out. This book is one the had my emotions going up and down the entire time I was reading it. I could feel the pain that the characters go through and you can’t help but empathize and also feel heartbroken with what they are dealing with. This is the first book in a series and I thought that it makes a good start in introducing the members of the club and also family members. I look forward to upcoming books and learning more about the club and the work that they do to help others.
What a wonderfully written story about the horrors of war that follow the soldiers home and haunt them for years after their service is over. The story and the characters are beautiful souls that seem to have lost their way. A strange turn of events forces Kit to face the events that scarred her deeply and she finally lets herself love again. Lee, her teenage love, stays by her side and is willing to give anything and everything to bring back at least part of the girl he once knew. I was extremely touched by the story and the characters. I am looking forward what the rest of the Fallen Eagles brings.
This is Book 1 in the Fallen Eagles Book. I’ve always heard that soldiers who go to war come back different people. This book is a prime example of what a soldier goes through once they get back home. Kit comes home and Lee, who also has his war problems, wants his second chance with Kit. Now there’s a lot of emotion to get through in this book but it’s so beautifully done that you just want to crawl inside and help Kit and her friends through all the things they are going through. I loved this book and can’t wait to read the stories involving the rest of Kit’s fellow Fallen Eagles sisters.
I totally enjoyed this short story. It really hits home the terrible trauma that some of our soldiers suffer when they come home and the torment that continues. These soldiers have friends who understand and family for support. It is a story of love and triumph with a wonderful HEA. I hope this author continues to write MC stories in this genre and subject matter. I would read more if this is a series.