With her past firmly behind her where it belongs, Juliette has made a career out of turning her scars into art. She uses her skills to help others cover the evidence of their pain, too.But some scars are too deep, too painful for anyone to hide completely.Juliette has everything she could ever need–great parents, her dream job, the best friend a girl could ask for, and a new body to warm her bed … body to warm her bed whenever she wants. With her focus firmly on the here and now, she never expects a kiss from a stranger to throw a bomb in the middle of her carefully constructed life.
Every wound leaves a scar.
Every scar tells a story.
Her story left her beautifully scarred.
*This book contains sensitive subject matters and a graphic scene, which may be distressing for some readers.
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Solid 4.5 stars
This was my first story by this author but I’ll be awaiting more for sure. Mills and Lee’s story has big heart and even though I figured out early on what direction the author was headed I was HERE FOR IT.
This pair has some intense challenges in their way, many of which are Mills herself. Overall, it’s a fantastic steamy love story and you can’t help but root for this couple’s HEA.
Highly recommend!
A must read!!
This is my first read by this author and it certainly will not be my last!!
The blurb didn’t prepare me for this unique, passionate and touching story that was just beautiful.
This is not your typical romance. Juliette and Lee’s story is a poignant heartfelt story of overcoming obstacles and second chances in life.
Emotional, full of unexpected twists I couldn’t put this book down.
The writing was smart and solid. The author touched upon some delicate subjects with integrity and respect.
The characters were realistic and sooo likable!
Go ahead! Go in blindly and enjoy!!
4.5 stars!
“The most beautiful People are Broken…”
Mills is on a mission to keep those around her at a distance, but her past may soon catch up with her without her expecting it. Can Mills let her walls down and let fate play its role, or will she always be broken?
Lee is hoping for a new start in a new city, but by chance, he is tripped up by Fate, can he break threw and love the woman of his dreams or will he walk away shattered?
While reading this story there is a song that stuck in my head that just so fit Mills.
Warrior by Avril Lavigne
https://youtu.be/F78kmovZ5pE
HP Davenport is very new to me author and has had my emotions all over the place with Mill’s Story. So if you want an emotional rollercoaster with an amazing ending then you need to read Beautifully Scarred.
I loved this book! Even has it broke my heart before putting it back together. It’s emotional story about abuse, visible and soul deep scars, demons from a haunting past and a second chance at true love.
Beautifully Scarred is a great read. I loved it. I was totaled hooked on this story and read it in one sitting. This one is definitely a must read. Juliette is just a beautiful character. She’s gone through a lot. She has a good life now but her pass was far from good. She has huge walls up and doesn’t do relationships. Lee is amazing guy. He’s persistent but patient. These two are drawn to together and have great chemistry. Their story pulls at your heart strings. I loved loved this one.
Juliette “Mills” is certain that she has found her path in this difficult journey we call life. For some the journey is harder than others. She is strong and independent thanks to the unconditional love of her adoptive parents. Turning her one escape from the pains of her past into a wonderful strong livelihood and sharing it with other who need to hide their pain to move forward is remarkable. But not without a cost to her emotionally.
Lee is looking for a new start. It is time and what better way than to find a new job in a new town. Uniquely Inked comes with strong recommendations and the hopes for longevity for him. He certainly wasn’t looking for the beautiful woman who grabbed his attention and seems to have him changing all his own rules. But the draw to her is unexplainable.
Can this wonderful caring man be the one that she finally lets in? Relationships and trust are a hard limit for Mills. Her walls are built pretty strong around her heart in defence against more pain. Is she ready to finally unbottle her pain and let it go completely, moving on with her journey?
Ms. Davenport digs right in and tackles some pretty difficult subject matter in this book. She draws you in completely and you feel the many emotions of the characters. Life can be hard, but if you fight for your best life, and find the right people to have by your side, it can be so very beautiful and worth living.
Take that dive and give this book a chance. I can’t wait to share it with others.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
Juliette is a survivor who is broken by her past, and Lee is determined to get to know the real her. No spoilers: this is a must read, this gifted author had outdone herself with this story. This is a beautifully written story which is an emotional roller coaster journey throughout, as well as being an intense, raw and powerful read which had me totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner. Be aware this story covers sensitive subject matters which this author had done a phenomenal job in penning, but there may be triggers for some readers!
Such a beautiful and powerful story! I loved how strong Juliette was in even during her darkest hours. She is a survivor. Her scars are covered by tattoos, but the tattoos are a reminder of how strong she is and that she overcame her past. When she meets Lee she feels a connection that she can’t describe. Lee feels the pull towards Juliette, A.K.A Mills. He wants to get to know all of her, but knows she will be a challenge, because he can tell she is guarding her heart very carefully. Are Juliette and Lee destined to be together, or are the walls around her heart too much for Lee to break through? Another amazing must-read from H.P. Davenport!
Juliette’s tragic past has shaped who she is now and even though she has a great core around her she keeps her circle tight. No one gets to close, especially men, that changes when she meets Lee. I loved Lees tenacity when it came to Juliette, he wouldn’t give up on her and without her even realizing he is the balm she needs to soothe her soul even though she doesn’t want him close enough to really see her he still does. This is such a beautifully written story!
As soon as I finished Beautifully Scarred by H.P. Davenport I messaged the author to tell her how powerful and touching I found this story. I connected to Juliette and Lee on such a personal level. The story stayed with me for days. Juliette overcame so much and yet her past haunted her. She channeled that into her art and eventually in helping others. At times she saw herself as weak, but she was anything but that. She was strong and determined and yet kept love at bay. Letting someone get close would allow her to be hurt, right?
Lee needed a fresh start but never expected Juliette. Once he saw her, he knew there was something about her. He is drawn to her just as much as she is drawn to him. But can she trust him with her heart? These characters touched my heart in ways I cannot begin to explain. Without giving away too much, the author did an absolute amazing jobs sharing such a personal and a times difficult subject so many face. This will be a story I return to many times.
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What an emotionally fabulous read.
I devoured this book in a day it was just that good.
A beautifully scarred Mill’s aka Juliette suffered horribly in her childhood but this is what shaped her into the feisty take no prisoners warrior she is now! She meets Lee one night after work and the chemistry is instant, there is a connection for both of them that neither of them can explain but neither can stay away from the other.
A fantastic read, you will be drawn into the story from the start and it will hold you captive until the very end.
I can’t say anymore without giving away the story, just be sure to add this to you TBR as it is a must read.
Reviewer: Natalie
Juliette learned a long time ago not to get attached to anyone, nothing is permanent… everyone leaves at some point or another. So when it comes to men she keeps herself just out of reach, if she craves their comfort they keep it to one night and one night only, and she definitely doesn’t repeat… ever!!
Well, that is until she meets Lee, for some reason that man has found a way to convince her to bend her rules for him, and as much as she hates it, the more she craves his attention. But just as she starts to fall into a comfortable arrangement with him, the past comes back to haunt her and her urge to push him away becomes stronger than ever. Question is will he be able to convince her to stay?
Beautifully Scarred is a raw, emotionally charged tale that will wreck your heart in the best possible way! Watching these two wounded souls come together is quite beautiful, upon their first meeting walls begin to crumble, feelings seep in, old hurts are brought to the surface, and love blooms. There is a lot of push and pull between these two, one is willing to take a chance on love, and the other is terrified of it and possibility of losing it, so the angst is high. The journey they will take you on is unforgettable, it’s one filled with many ups and downs, loads of heart-wrenching emotion, and intense passion. I highly recommend you get your hands on this one, what you find waiting for you between the pages is certain to touch your heart!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
This beautifully written romance had so much more than a love story. Lee and Jules had an instant chemistry that was ablaze the moment they met. Jules had so many demons to fight to get where she was in life and I adored her for the courage and strength she showed when she was dealing with memories of a past she couldn’t escape. I loved her parents so much, they supported her and loved her unconditionally like a parent should and it seemed fate brought her to the people she needed most at several points in her life.
I feel like the hard stuff mentioned in the story were written in a way that was rough and real, it wasn’t sugar coated or glossed over. That’s important to me as a reader that when I read about subjects that effect people on an extremely deep level that the author conveys it in a real way, a way that doesn’t make it less than what it is. H.P. wrote these beautifully with care but made sure to convey the seriousness of the issues and I have the utmost respect for that.
4.5 Stars
This book is a powerful and emotional read that is so much more than a love story. Juliette has a past. One that she fights hard to control. Juliette refuses to allow herself to feel emotions, to be anything but immune to love. And she feels like she is doing a good job having only her best friend and parents know the real person behind her scars, hiding behind a job as a tattoo artist, and having meaningless one night stands to pass the time. But Juliette knows the truth and her nightmares often remind her. As does the very hot, handsome guy she runs into at the bar.
Lee seems to have the ability to see into Juliette and love all the pieces that make her who she is. Juliette doesn’t know how or what to do with his love or their relationship but Lee is patient and will not be deterred. This book is about unconditional love and the ability to know that trauma does not have to define us.
“Our scars are permanent, but the way we wear them can be changed. No one is perfect. We should be proud of our bodies, celebrate our flaws and embrace our scars.”
“The most beautiful people are broken. You’re beautifully scarred.”
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This was a beautiful emotional story that touched on some difficult subjects. Juliette aka Mills is a tough cookie who as we discover had a horrific past which still affects her as an adult. I loved her snarky personality, she lives her life how she wants which I found refreshing. Lee intrigues her just as much as he winds her up. Their relationship was fun to read with the perfect mix of passion and angst. This was an easy story to get lost in with characters I liked and admired.
This was one hell of an emotional read from HP Davenport. Juliette is a beautifully damaged soul, she has been through so much and is still caring the scars from her childhood, both physically and mentally. HP Davenport really did an great job writing the emotion in this one. It was such a roller-coaster, I laughed, I swooned and I felt pain and sadness. It was certainly a captivating page turner.
Some subjects in this story may be hard to read but the Author has done an really good job at dealing with it all sensitively.
I did love Juliette, she comes across as this feisty, kickass woman but really deep down she has these sky high walls that nobody can scale or tear down. That is until hot, tattoo’d Lee comes into her life and takes a sledgehammer to those walls. She can run all she likes but he will run faster after her
Well done HP Davenport this was a great read.
ARC recThis was one hell of an emotional read from HP Davenport. Juliette is a beautifully damaged soul, she has been through so much and is still caring the scars from her childhood, both physically and mentally. HP Davenport really did an great job writing the emotion in this one. It was such a roller-coaster, I laughed, I swooned and I felt pain and sadness. It was certainly a captivating page turner.
Some subjects in this story may be hard to read but the Author has done an really good job at dealing with it all sensitively.
I did love Juliette, she comes across as this feisty, kickass woman but really deep down she has these sky high walls that nobody can scale or tear down. That is until hot, tattoo’d Lee comes into her life and takes a sledgehammer to those walls. She can run all she likes but he will run faster after her
Well done HP Davenport this was a great read.
If there’s any doubt about this author’s skill this is the book that will firmly put this author on your list of go to authors. She was a well behaved little girl and she followed her father’s rules, until that night. She had no idea that night would change her life. The scars from a time long past have been covered but not necessarily healed. He had lost his best friend as a child and never quite recovered. She now has people who have cared and nurtured her to become the person she is, but still those walls that protect her are a thick shield.
Just wow. This author plays these two so perfectly. The pain and anguish, the anger, the surprise, them. This is an emotional story that will have you turning the pages for more and tearing your heart out until . . . Leave no doubt it’s a steamy read but it fits the characters and adds to the story. These two are all that and more and when they find their way there’s no stopping them.