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Beauty from Love

By: Georgia Cates
Narrated by: Robert Black, Bunny Warren
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The epic romance between an all-American beauty and her Aussie continues in this final installment of The Beauty Series. Jack McLachlan is fulfilled by more than he dared to dream possible. He finds everything he never knew he wanted - or needed - in Laurelyn Prescott, his last and final companion. Life is beautiful with his beloved by his side but their post-wedded bliss is cut short when his dark past springs into their present happiness. He wants to shelter Laurelyn but keeping her untainted by his previous life proves impossible when yesterday’s sins insist on returning to haunt him. Will it be possible for them to find happiness in their forever with a past like his? Beauty from Love is an adult contemporary novel and is not intended for younger readers due to mature content.

©2014 Georgia Cates (P)2014 Audible Inc.

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A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN BITTER-SWEET LOVE STORY

There's nothing more delicious than having all three parts to a beautiful, romantic trilogy lined up and ready to be listened to and I happily jumped from one to another as Jack and Laurelyn's love story slowly unfolded.

I haven't reviewed books 1 or 2 as other Reviewers have already done that so well but to recap, Jack is Australia's most eligible batchelor for a reason.... he's rich, handsome, successful and oh so sexy but he's an ass of a Playboy and not interested in a committed relationship. We've gone through him seeing Laurelyn, a beautiful American who's only in Australia for 3 months and the offer he made her of becoming the 13th lucky woman to enter into his 'all pleasure and no strings' relationship that was to end in 3 months. Then we saw the devastation of him totally changing his way of thinking about love, family and commitments and him turning into a caring, possessive, loving and thoughtful man only for him to leave it too late to tell her. We witnessed him trying to find Laurelyn for 3 months and the romantic and sexy reunion which was over too soon. And the heartbreak of him leaving her to decide their fate, future and happiness.

Now, in this 3rd and final instalment, when happiness is finally within their grasp, secrets are revealed and too many past lovers are thrust in Laurelyn's way which leads to doubts, mistrust and jealousies. However, their undying love for each other, together with the support of his loving family, is going to be needed for the biggest challenge of them all.

The romance is passionate, all consuming and very romantic with humor, drama, tension, angst, lots and lots of sex, heartbreak and a lovely cast of secondary characters which all eventually led up to a perfect Epilogue and the HEA ending that I hoped for them both.

Worth a credit? A beautiful, sexy, emotional and enjoyable romance that spanned over 27 hours and cost 3 credits and I loved every minute and gladly spent the credits on a listen that was captivating, romantic and emotional.

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Great series to get lost in

Would you consider the audio edition of Beauty from Love to be better than the print version?

I have not read the print versions so I can't say.

What did you like best about this story?

Their world wasn't always perfect, for a novel of this genera it was nice to have some real life problems in with all the fluff of a romance. But not to much, I listen to this type of book to let my mind rest and be lost for a short time but not to insult my intelligence. This series did that for me.

What about Bunny Warren and Robert Black ’s performance did you like?

Like many other reviewers I was not instantly in love with Robert Black's abrupt breathy style and I am kind of a listening snob, I admit. But I listened to the whole series because I enjoyed the story. By the end I found that I had come to enjoy Mr. Black's performance. Not my absolute favorite male reader but he grew on me. I really enjoy having a male and female duet, I feel it adds a lot of depth to the listening experience.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Eventually everyone has to experience the real thing!

Any additional comments?

This is a great ease of mind series with enough story to keep you wanting more. Characters that have some depth and plenty of sexual heat. When I finished I wished the author hadn't decided to end the series. I think there is plenty of potential for one or maybe two more installments.

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Beautiful

Beautiful, although I would live more drama the story was really cute. definitely a must read

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Happy ends are never as good as this one.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Cates has woven a beautiful love story threw three compelling novels/listens. I rarely care for this new version of piece milling books and selling the book as three standing novels, when they are not. That said, This is a wonderful love story about how life gets in the way of love and then you have to chose between your heart or your youthful beliefs. Give this one a try, the love interest are raw, sexy, and intelligent. They heal themselves together from broken paths. This one is so good.

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Full Circle

Wow. This was the perfect ending to the other two in the series. Jack Henry and Laurellyn have a great love story. There was just enough of everything emotionally you would want in a book. This book takes you thru the motions, in a good way. I am very grateful to have this book because it brought everything full circle. It made me feel like I was living the story with them, it was very engaging, thrilling, exciting and you never knew what was around the corner. Great writing Georgia Gates, this gave me ...some kind of closure... if you can call it that. I felt at peace at the end of the book. It didn't feel rushed, or un-finished. it made me feel complete-if that makes sense. I love this book. I am a new fan.Keep up the good work. Wonderful writing and we can't forget the narrators, who brought this series to life. Great job all!

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Ridiculous drama

These people shouldn’t be together. If it’s that easy for this woman to leave every time something goes wrong. It’s ridiculous. She knew what his history was, so if you are going to be with someone, you can’t throw their past in their face constantly! Too much annoying drama & childish behavior. I forced myself to finish since I read the other two. So disappointed! Every moment in their life is ruined with some kind of stupid drama.

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Welp, I Finished the Trilogy

It was okay. I think my issue with the entire trilogy is the unnecessary drama. Each book was filled with improbable chaos. I’m assuming the author kept building to entice the reader, but it only frustrated me. I felt like the story got lost and the characters morphed into people I didn’t recognize. Especially Jack Henry. Gosh, he turned into a sniveling twit.

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Annoying

I feel bad because I liked the first two books but this one has a few things that are so ridiculous and just annoy me continually.

I never thought I would get bored with their sex life but sheesh they do it so much that instead of being hot It’s just like whatever. I have skipped so many sex scenes in this book and I would normally never do that.

Another example is when they go to the doctor for an exam Jack feels uncomfortable watching the female doctor give L a breast exam?! Ridiculous. Then Loralynn acts humiliated and embarrassed that the doctors will see her laying spread eagle on a surgery table with doctors looking at her crotch!? Both characters act so immature in this book and they were never portrayed that way in the first two. I can hardly finish this one and it makes me sad.

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Good!

I really liked this series. It was a bit over dramatic but it reminds me very much like 50 Shades of Grey and some of the others series that were very popular a few years ago. I think if I had read this back then, this would have been a 5 star read for me but I think over the years, I have learned to love the drama a bit less. I will definitely read more form this author. I also recommend the audiobook versions. The narraters did a really good job and I enjoyed listening to the books.

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Wish there was more..

This book was a wonderful conclusion to the Beauty series... this couple just couldn’t get a break but the navigation between problems proved entertaining. Would have loved having a fourth book that could have completely dealt with Joleen once and for all.

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