Ugly Beautiful

Welcome to Crescent Hills, where beauty only runs so deep. Scandal lurks below the surface behind the McMansions, designer clothes, and fancy cars. When the town is shaken by the disappearance of journalist Ivy Fields, whispers of betrayal and intrigue begin to unravel the threads binding its elite residents.Audrey, haunted by her own past, is determined to unveil the truth behind Ivy's disappearance, hoping to find closure she never received. Amidst this, Marcia grapples with the confines of her seemingly perfect marriage, leading her down a dangerous path. At the same time, a young Ben navigates the complexities of love, friendship, and societal expectations. Meanwhile, Cassandra's life gets disrupted by a ghost from her past.As Crescent Hills residents confront their own dilemmas, the shadow of Ivy's disappearance looms large. For behind every beautiful façade, there are secrets yearning to be exposed, and as they say, the past always finds a way to catch up.

He's her savior. She might be his redemption. But her vengeful ex will do anything to keep them apart. Sienna thought she'd left her criminal history behind, reinventing herself as a struggling artist in San Francisco. But when her violent ex resurfaces, she has no choice but to flee. Enter Declan Conte-moody billionaire, former boxing champion, and a man haunted by a tragic loss. Their electric connection during a chance meeting offers Sienna an escape to Hawaii. And the promise of protection in Declan's strong arms. It also puts Declan in grave danger.As passion ignites, Sienna finds herself falling for the gruff tortured man who sees past her damaged parts. But she knows her psychotic ex won't give up easily. And the secrets of her past could shatter any chance at happiness.With danger closing in and Declan's life threatened, Sienna must decide: break Declan's heart and keep running, or stand and fight for a love that could heal them both…if it doesn't destroy them first....A sizzling, suspenseful romance full of twists, BEAUTIFUL DAMAGE will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Perfect for fans of darker, steamy reads with strong protective men and heroines in peril.Content includes violence, organized crime, explicit intimacy, stalking, PTSD/trauma, suicide (mentioned graphically, though not depicted), family loss, and kidnapping.