Everything in my life has changed.This woman, my paid companion, has turned my world upside down … while making it right for the first time ever.We were brought together by need.Hers was money.Mine was companionship. And sex.Caitriona Louden gave me the girlfriend experience.All of it.And now she’s gone.I’m not supposed to miss her.I’m not supposed to love her.But I do. Both.Our contract expired, … supposed to love her.
But I do. Both.
Our contract expired, and she walked away.
Now my world is falling apart without her in it.
Because she is my everything.
A fairy-tale romance.
It’s ours to have.
And this woman I’ve come to love so dearly is my beautiful ever after.
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Hutch could not believe she had disappeared without a trace! Now, he was blaming himself for foolishly waiting to tell her how much he loved her. He was looking high and low for her and was about to give up…when he finally remembered Rachel, Lou’s best girlfriend. She would know where to find her!
This is an amazing story of two characters finding each other and becoming forever lovers. They had met in a most unconventional way. Now, as Hutch searches for Lou, he realizes the battle was just beginning. His sister-in-law was still obsessed and would stop at nothing to take everything he loved from him.
I absolutely adored this series!
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
I received a free copy of this book from the author.
If you have not read Eighty-One Nights you must read it first before reading Beautiful Ever After. In the beginning of the both books the author has a note she put her favorite parts from her previous novels into these two books. If you’re a Georgia Cates super-fan it should be interesting to see if you can pick out which parts go with her previous titles.
Beautiful Ever After picks up right where Eighty-One Nights left off. I did like this duet. I thought there would be some more angst to the stories but there was more drama than angst. The characters – Hutch & Lou – are very endearing. I think you’ll enjoy their love story even if it takes them a while to get their stuff together.
Hutch’s former sister-in-law is determined to make their lives difficult. You’ll appreciate how Lou takes charge of this situation. It would be great to be a fly on the wall for that confrontation. Truly the smack down Blair deserves.
If you’re a fan of Contemporary Romances with a bit of drama you should check out these two novels.
Beautiful Ever After is the second part of the ‘Beautiful Illusions’ duet by Georgia Cates and this title truly does live up to its name. An epic, heart-pounding love story that will leave you breathless and utterly fulfilled.
This is a story where two people meant to be together who have been forced apart while others work in the background for their own devious ends.
Book 1 ended with Lou leaving Hutch when their contract concluded but neither was happy with how things finished.
Hutch hadn’t realized how much Lou would impact on his life, or how much he would come to care for her. Knowing that he’s in love with her hurts when he can’t have her by his side or in his life.
Even though Lou feels the same, she knows she has to leave him behind and move on alone. It’s the hardest thing she’s ever had to do. But, she’ll try.
Hutch is determined to get Lou back. He’ll do anything to show her how he feels. Nothing and no one, not even his evil relative will stand in his way.
Their reconnection is likely to bring you to tears, it certainly did for me. But, their enduring love takes away the sting and makes it all so worthwhile in the end. I loved how Hutch never gave up. He and Lou are the perfect partnership and deserve their Beautiful Ever After.
What an outstanding conclusion to this duet!! Beautiful Ever After is so romantic and wonderfully written from beginning to end. The first part of this book had my heart in my throat and my anxiety was through the roof. Hutch and Cait are such warm, endearing and incredible characters. The entire book brought out a lot of emotions and I truly enjoyed it.
Hutch and Cait’s story continues as their relationship is put to the test and they are faced with a lot of difficulties. Their journey is the perfect blend of passion, emotions, romance and angst. Let me just say that their sexy and dirty antics are absolutely scorching!! Ms. Cates does excellent job with Hutch’s character development as he’s a better man and father because of Cait. And Cait with her tender and compassionate heart, is simply amazing.
Beautiful Ever After is a great and unforgettable story of love conquering all. It’s a definite must read.
This is the finale of the story of Lou & Hutch. And what a beautiful ever after it is.
There are still struggles, but the love that Hutch and his mo maise have is stronger than ever.
Lou really shows her strength both mental and physical. She is does what she has to do to ensure Hutch’s happiness. She sacrifices so that he will succeed.
I love Hutch’s determination to find and keep Lou. His dedication to her and to his family is admirable and make him so swoony!
This is a fantastic duet that I couldn’t put down! If you are looking for a bit of Cinderella story with a twist, look no further than this!
It was fantastic to read about past characters! It was like having a mini reunion to see what everyone has been up to!
Thank you for writing this beautiful duet! I cannot wait to see what you come out with next!!
Georgia Cates gave me another beautiful, dreamy and fairytale romance in Beautiful Ever After. This is the sensational conclusion of Hutch and Lou’s epic love story.
Imagine your favorite fairy tale got a sexy, steamy and dirty twist with modern outlook. And you will have Beautiful Ever After. Max aka Hutch has become ever more alluring and delectable in this book. Like a fine wine, he will age and become even better. He is the dark night who protects his love and also has his wicked ways with her. Lou aka Cait is a princess with all her beauty, purity, compassion and intelligence. But she is no damsel in distress. She took the control of her own fate and I have utter respect for the risks she took for her love. She is a dangerous woman in that way. A great fairy tale must have a vile despicable villain and I can tell you this character created so much fury inside me. You will get loyal friends, cruel conspiracies and a wedding fit for royalties. And a big happily ever after to make you smile like crazy.
Georgia Cates has a sincere and spectacular way of storytelling. My heart was breaking for the couple and then I was so happy with the ending. She made me feel the whole range of emotions. This is really a complete package. The physical and mental connection was so thrilling to read about. The writing is mesmerizing like old classics but she put steamy and sexy in that. I loved the twists in the tales those added an element of adventure and thrill. She writes some of the most poetic sex scenes I have ever read. I enjoyed each and every character. I loved the angsty, sweet, delicious and mindblowing love story!
Received ARC for Honest Review
Beautiful Ever After is the final book in this Duet, and what an incredible ending! I love the writing idea behind this Duet. The ‘story’ fusion is such a clever idea and works so well. A skilful amalgamation of Georgia Cates’ best work. From the fears of loss and regret to the euphoric highs of love reclaimed, Hutch and Lou’s story spans all the wonderful feelings you need in a beautiful ever after. The writing is stellar and truly breathtaking. This story is all about the strength of the love between Hutch and Lou and fighting against those who want to keep them apart.
Beautiful Ever After tugs at the heart strings and is a fitting conclusion to Hutch and Lou’s love story. To say I loved this duet is a total understatement! They were utter perfection. Sexy, beautiful, angsty with a few little unexpected twists. Superbly written with an epic storyline. This book consumes you and pulls every emotion out of you. Georgia Cates has created a fantastic story that is not only unique but truly beautiful, passionate and unforgettable.
The perfect conclusion to an awesome duet.
Hutch doesn’t realize how much he truly loves Lou until she is gone. That being said, he will do anything to get her back which he does. The love these two have for each other is what drives this story. Both are willing to do whatever it takes to make their life a happily ever after. We are also visited by the Breckenridge clan which was fun to see them all again. Those women are mighty fierce and loyal. In the end, its the love of two soul mates that win. Loved this story!!!
WOW!! This duet is hands down my favorite by Georgia Cates EVER! She literally took my favorite parts of her past books and created a whole new series that I am obsessed with! Hutch and Lou’s story is filled with tears, angst, and so much love! I adore everything about this book! There were parts I cried until I couldn’t breathe, but the HEA in this story is worth every tear! Also, seeing my favorite Fellowship ladies was amazing – they are as amazing as ever! FIVE HUGE STARS!!
4.25 stars–BEAUTIFUL EVER AFTER is the second and final instalment in Georgia Cates’ contemporary, adult BEAUTIFUL ILLUSIONS erotic, romance duet focusing on thirty-three year old, Scottish businessman and widower Maxwell ‘Hutch’ Hutcheson, and twenty-two year old, American student Caitriona ‘Lou’ Louden. BEAUTIFUL EVER AFTER should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events and cliff hanger of book one EIGHTY-ONE NIGHTS. There is a slight cross-over with the author’s SIN TRILOGY series with the inclusion of the Breckenridge family from the aforementioned series.
SOME BACKGROUND: Desperate for money Caitriona Louden becomes an Inomorata woman, a ‘for-hire’ girlfriend for the rich and powerful. Never expecting more than a temporary arrangement, Cait is matched with a man named Hutch, the man with whom she will fall in love.
Told from dual first person points of view (Lou and Hutch) BEAUTIFUL EVER AFTER follows the continuing story of thirty-three year old, Scottish businessman and widower Maxwell ‘Hutch’ Hutcheson, and twenty-two year old, American student Caitriona ‘Lou’ Louden. At the end of book one EIGHTY-ONE NIGHTS, our heroine Caitriona Louden walks away from the man that she loves in order to protect our story line hero. Devastated and heart broken Lou falls into a depression, a depression matched by Maxwell Hutcheson. Unable to accept the loss of his love Max desperately searches for Caitriona Louden, a woman he knows only as Lou. Threats from the past pushed Lou out of his life but Max isn’t willing to let go without a fight. What ensues is the rekindling relationship and romance between Hutch and Lou, and the potential fall-out as Max’s past threatens everyone he loves.
BEAUTIFUL EVER AFTER is an emotional story of heart break and loss; betrayal and vengeance; acceptance, love, and moving forward. Once again, if you are a fan of the author’s BEAUTY series you will see a familiar outline and parallel correlations the author calls a ‘fusion of old and new material’. Georgia Cates pulls the reader into a sexy, spicy and sensitive story; a stunning and wonderful look at life, fate, romance and love.
I.Am.In.Love.With.This.Story!! This is definitely my most favorite duet of 2019 that will pull at your heartstrings and have you begging for more! The conclusion to this beautiful series is here!!! This picks up right where Eighty One Nights left off. Sexy Scottish man Maxwell “Hutch” Hutcheson is lost after Caitriona “Lou” Louden left with no word. Their Inamorata arrangement was ending at midnight but Hutch wanted more…something real with Lou. Can he figure out her real name and find her? He might of been hurt in the past but being too cautious this time around might of cost him the one person that was teaching him how to live & love again. …”Having her is going to cost me. I know that….I’ll probably lose everything. And I don’t care. Having everything means nothing without her. She is worth the fall.”… Total Swoon Worthy Can Hutch and Lou find their way back to each other or will certain obstacles try to keep them apart for good. I’m so in love with Hutch & Lou’s Journey! If I could give it more than 5 stars I would in a heartbeat. Told in dual POV