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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Such a wonderful and emotional read. This book tore my heart out and I loved it. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
Beautifully Scarred by H P Davenport, is a beautiful story of love and overcoming past traumas. It focuses on ‘Mills’ a female tattoo studio owner, who doesn’t cave to relationships, and only settles for one night stands to enable herself not to form attachments or get close to anyone.
But when ‘Lee’ flirtatiously attracts her attention in a bar, there is something about him that Mills is drawn to. He is the man that sticks in her mind, and haunts her dreams and all in the wrong ways! She wishes she could stay away from him, but the attraction and temptation is too strong.
Lee is confident, a charmer, but there’s no doubt he finds Mills irresistible. She has eyes that draw him in, and an attitude that intrigues him, but it soon becomes clear that Mills puts up walls, and Lee is desperate to break them down.
There are only four people in Mills’ life that she trusts, one being a long lost friend from her childhood who made her feel safe, her best friend Quinn and her adoptive parents, anyone else is kept at bay. But with Lee it’s almost like they’re fated to be together, like he knows her and they fit, but can she open herself up to him and let her see her inner and outer scars?
This book is a book that is very unique in its topic choices, and I applaud any author who attempts to discuss difficult hard-hitting topics such as abuse and self-harm. They are important topics, and in this book they are beautifully written in a respectful and poignant way. I love that this is a story about a woman overcoming everything, her past, her troubles, the loss of her father. It has lots of twists and turns, but the romance is hot and Lee’s love is unwavering.
I love the tattoo shop dynamics, and Mills is so empowering as a character and I absolutely loved her from the get go. I read this book all in one sitting, and it was genuinely because I could get enough of the story, the relationship dynamic and Lee!
This is definitely a book for all romance lovers, especially readers who looks for modern and unique reads.
I really, really enjoyed this book. I love when something tragic becomes beautiful!!
“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.”
This is a well told story about Juliette learning to make peace with the past, so she can learn to live with the present. Juliette may claim that she wears her scars proudly, but she has more to learn than she thought. She’s still hiding. Hiding her heart. Her impenetrable walls keep her safe. That is, until she meets him…
He pushes her outside her comfort zone and makes her break every rule she forced herself to have. Rules that ensure her carefully crafted, protective wall stays in place.
“But with this man, I’m a moth to a flame, I’m bound to get burned. I can feel it.”
She hates that he makes her feel. He tears away at her carefully erected walls. Doing everything he can to show her love. Will her fear override her desire to love? Will she learn to trust? Will peace ever be hers?
The author gives us a great well-paced story. I liked the characters, they had depth with lots of complexity. Experiencing Juliette’s journey learning to trust is an emotionally beautiful story.
“The most beautiful people are broken. You’re beautifully scarred.”
Emotional and beautiful, this book is captivating and hard to put to down.
Such a beautiful and emotional story, honestly I didn’t know what to expect since this was my first read from H.P. Davenport. I loved the writing and the plot, all the emotions brought out by the characters back story and all they went through to become the person they are today.
What to expect in this book: a beautiful love story, an intense chemistry, beautiful hearts and humanity at its best!
Lee is an alpha with a big heart and Juliette is such a strong woman, who suffered so much in her past but came out so strong!
Their story is unique and beautiful!
I absolutely loved this book. Beautifully Scarred is packed with a punch and it is a damaging one. Juliette had a past that left her broken and scarred. She took that damage and created unique pieces of artwork that could not only help her move past her scars but se could help others do the same. She would never escape her past but she was finding her way through the darkness then Lee happens and he is hell bent on being part of her life. He cannot figure out what draws her to him but he wants more and more of her. Can he be the one to break through all the defenses? This story was so emotionally draining yet so beautifully written I was impressed and loved every page. Definitely a must read.
HAUNTING, REAL, SOULFUL AND BEAUTIFUL!
H.P. Davenport has written a soulful and beautiful book about a real issue in the world today and it completely stole my heart! This book reads as quite a slow-burn into Juliette/Jules/Mills’ life, letting you in a little at a time. With it written in that way you aren’t hit with a ton of trauma faced by Mills but get to uncover it gradually which helps while reading it but still made me cry my eyes out for her. This woman went through more heartache and trauma anyone should have to go through in ten lifetimes. She definitely appears strong but knowing all the while how broken she is truly hurt my heart. The special Sundays at her shop made my heart swell for her and her selflessness in helping others.
Lee is a man on a mission after Mills gets under his skin from the very first time his eyes land on her. The way he knows how to treat her, talk to her, give her time and space is the exact thing I believe as to why Mills finally opens up to him; besides a few other things (twists). This is truly a fantastic and heartwrenching story that will have you in tears both happy and sad but was worth every single page turning moment!!! If you have never read an H.P. Davenport book please start with this one because it will own your heart to this author.
This book is beautiful, perfect, I just fall in love with the characters, i was left wanting more, is good to see an author that use topics that actually happens in real life and now how to make us aware of it. The way the story intertwintertwines is just perfect. I highly recommend that you grab this one you’ll give me thanks for it, you can be sure that I’ll keep reading the books from this author.
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.
Juliette Mills, a tattoo artist with a tough exterior, has a lot of scars from her past and a tendency to stick to one night stands when she meets Lee Hart, a persistent and amazing guy, who found himself drawn to Juliette immediately. The story unfolds and you quickly find out that some scars are harder to heal than others. H.P. Davenport wrote a beautiful story about finding ways to heal old scars and opening your heart to new experiences.
~Lauren L.
Such a beautiful and gut wrenching story. H.P. Davenport has a gift with words…. And here are a few from this book.
“Life leaves us with scars.”
“Being hurt can be a way to find strength.”
“Maybe your world wasn’t falling apart, rather it was falling into place.”
Juliette has a past that’s left her scarred both physically and emotionally. Then one night she meets Lee and he seems intent on being in her life, making it past all the defenses she’s put up over the years. If she lets him in, she might find the love and peace she, everyone, deserves.
This packed quite an emotional punch. Juliette had been through so much and it had damaged her almost beyond repair. She needed a strong partner, one who wouldn’t run when she did her usual pushing away. Lee was the breakout star of the story for me, the way he loved her and broke down her walls. So beautiful!
“Sometimes we think we want to disappear but all we really want is to be found.” Hold On video by Derek Hough
I’m amazed. I’m shattered. I’m ripped open and I am put back together. I’ve walked in shoes that I never thought I would. I’ve been pulled down into the depths of despair and I’ve been raised up again. Stronger than I was before.
H.P. Davenport never fails to to gut the reader. She has an innate ability to take topics that are extremely difficult and gives you the opportunity to understand, to feel and to view life from another perspective.
Juliette aka “Mills” was born in tragedy, she walked through fire and came out the other side. She bears scars, emotionally and physically, and she still isn’t completely whole. She’s shoved her past down deep and refuses to let others in.
“If your heart isn’t involved, it’s one less scar to walk away from.”
She uses her talent to create works of art, on herself and on others. She goes a step further and helps those who need it to cover the wounds of their past as well. She believes she is fine. She has everything she could want and need… and then he walks into her life. He’s sexy and magnetic, the pull that Juliette feels for him throws her her whole world off it’s axis.
Lee needed to escape from where he was so he chose a new path, one that led him to walk into the bar and see her.
She’s mesmerizing, beautiful, gorgeous and he knows just from that first meeting that he wants more. There are walls built up around her heart and pain hidden within her gray eyes. He’s captivated.
She made him feel, made him hope, made him want what only she could give. She claims to have rules, but those were made to be broken.
“I plan on breaking every single one of her rules. One. Rule. At. A. Time.”
This story takes you on an emotional ride. They’re both scarred from their pasts, the lives they have led and the paths they have walked. Fate has stepped in to lead those paths back together. She’s stubborn and closed but he’s persistent and determined. Every rain cloud has a rainbow and every dark night has the light of stars. Chaos turns to harmony and their souls lead the way. When she thought she was crumbling, he was helping to knit her back together again.
“Maybe your world wasn’t falling apart, rather it was falling into place.”
Beautifully Scarred will rip you open. You’ll cry, you’ll be left reeling, you’ll fan your face and bite your lip. It will grab ahold of you from the very first page and take you on a journey. You’ll feel pain and you’ll feel love. You’ll hurt and then you will be healed. You’ll learn what it means to be broken and beautifully scarred.
This was the first book that I have read from H.P Davenport. I read the blurb on it and had to read it, and I am so glad that I did and discovered an amazing new writer. Yeah I was hooked right away, so much that it was tough to put it down and sleep!
Juliette or Mills as she likes to be called as Juliette reminds her of her horrific past seemed at first to be very cold, unfeeling having meaningless one night stands so that she would not get attached to anyone. This life was a mask covering over her mental scars just as her tattoos covered her physical scars. No one was breaking down her walls, that was until she met Lee and felt a mysterious instant attraction to him.
Fate had led Lee to her, he felt their connection and no matter what, he was determined to win her over, but she was determined to fight him every inch of the way, so afraid to be attached to or trust anyone. As a secret between them is revealed, will everything fall apart?
This was a story about falling in love but was also one of survival. With the support of her adopted parents she had made it through and become a successful businesswoman, and was ready to help others with scars to live better lives, but could she help herself to live a better life with Lee? Read this amazing story and find out.
I’ve been trying to come up with the words to describe this book and all I’ve come up with is the title of the book..It really is a beautifully written book with characters you will fall in love with. Both main characters have been scarred mentally and physically in this book but they have rose above that pain and made a name for themselves. They bring beautiful art to life and help other heal from the past. Besides falling for the characters I absolutely love the music as well. It fit in so perfectly with the story line and I also found some bands to check out more as well. This book is by far the best book I have read this year.. I mean I fell hook,line and sinker for this book. I would recommend this book to everyone I know if they would read it. Very well written and thought out book. The author really did her homework and found the perfect music for it as well.
Beautifully Scarred is the first book by H.P. Davenport that I have had the pleasure of reading. Once I started it took me less than 24 hours to finish it. It is that good! Love reading Juliette and Lee’s story. When they meet they each have past scars that define them as people. Juliette has scars from her childhood before and after she was adopted, and with her skills as tattoo artist she begins to help others as well as her self heal. Lee when he meets Juliette, he knows what he wants and breaks all of her rules to keep her in his life. I will definitely be checking out more of this author’s work.
A tragic and heart wrenching read. This author brought up some very serious themes and delivered them so seamlessly. I was mesmerized from the start by this passionate read.
Lee is an epic fantasy man for me. Tattooed, sculpted, cocky, rough, but yet can be gentle and sweet. He’s determined once he’s set his eyes on Juliette/Mills. He’s not giving up without a fight.
Juliette has demons from her past. She’s still trying to fight them. She’s smart, sexy, and has a mouth on her that’ll put you in your place. She lives her life by rules, walls she’s put up. Until someone comes along trying to break those walls down.
An unforgettable read that you won’t be able to put down!
5 stars
Sometimes the unseen scars take the longest to heal. Beautifully Scarred, my first book by H. P. Davenport, is a masterful story of the struggle to survival and beyond.
Juliette hasn’t always had an easy life. She’s dealt with more than her share of pain and like most of us, she carries the scars of the struggle. She’s taken those scars and made them into living monuments to her strength.
Lee is patience, grace and goodness personified. He accepts Juliette for who she is, scars and all. His acceptance and love is life affirming in the way all great love should be.
Beautiful, richly layered book that’ll have you breathless with emotion.
AnnMarie – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
This was the first time reading anything from this author, and I was not disappointed, this was amazingly written, the characters are well developed, and the story kept me captivated the entire book. This book took me on an emotional roller coaster, it was intense, raw, and gritty, and so worth the read. I highly recommend this book, it’s a must read! 4.5 Stars
This is the first time I read a book written by this author and it won’t be the last time. This 6 star story was read in one sitting. The sad part is that I had never heard of this author and I saw the amazing cover and read the blurb and took a chance. I’m super glad I did.
Juliette comes from a troubled past and has never fully moved on. Then Lee comes into her life. She doesn’t date or see the same guy twice but he’s very persistent.
This amazing story had all the feels. A solid page turner that sucked me in and didn’t let me go until the last page was read. Even then I wanted more. The characters are what makes me love a story. Juliette has been through so much. She doesn’t let people in easily or trust. Lee makes her feel things she’s not ready for. Lee is very persistent and doesn’t want to let go of her.
An amazingly written story with a seamless plot. A story that made me swoon. It’s entertaining and captivating. There was never a dull moment. I can’t say enough about it, it just needs to be read.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story.