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Beautifully Hurt (Beautifully Broken) Kindle Edition

by Michelle Heard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,031 ratings
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BESTSELLER IN WOMEN'S CRIME FICTION!
BESTSELLER IN ROMANTIC SUSPENSE!

From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new standalone, full-length romantic suspense novel.

Eli Jackson. Rugged and broody, he's had my attention since high school.
I've hardly spoken to him, too nervous to get a word out whenever he's near.

Until one night when he helps me out of a situation.
I manage to worm my way into his life, and slowly all my dreams start to come true.

A horrific attack shatters my life. I wasn't supposed to survive, and now I depend on Eli for my survival because I'm the only witness who can identify the killers.

Never in a million years did I think the man of my dreams would be the one to glue my pieces back together.
But with the lingering threat, can Eli protect me when my nightmares return to silence me?

Previously published as 'REDEMPTION.'
I've written a brand new story for Eli and Quinn, with a new title and cover.

WARNING:
This book contains subject matter that may be sensitive for some readers. There is dark and triggering content between these pages related to violence. 18+ only. Please read responsibly.
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Editorial Reviews

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This book is sweet, devastatingly heartbreaking and sexy AF!! ~ Tania

Can you say sexy, swoonworthy, man candy? The Jackson brothers have it covered! ~ Kelly.

I love how dark, gritty and real Michelle's books are. ~ Reva.

WOW! I love Michelle Horst's books, they always have a darkness to them, which I absolutely love by the way :). ~ Mindy

This is the kind of book that you start and right from the first page you just know it's going to be good.~ Hatter From Red Hatter Book Blog

I absolutely loved this book. It really reminded me of how I felt reading Predator and I love that it is a continuation of that story. You don't need to read Predator in order to read this but I highly suggest that you do read it because it is an amazing story. ~ Kristine.

I LOVED Eli. ~ Eve, Between The Bookends

Addictively sweet. Outstanding obsessive read! Be still my heart with how far Eli goes to try to bring Quinn back. Nothing will stop him. NOTHING! That man is everything I would want in a hero and boy, do you get it! Heartfelt determination, gut wrenching emotions are felt throughout this engaging story! ~ Wit & Wonder Books.

This story has it all - tension, angst, suspense and heartbreak. ~ KR

A great follow up to Predator! If you like dark romantic suspense, then I would absolutely check this one out. ~ Mells_View

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075Y9MCWV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MA Heard (September 26, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 26, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2896 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 229 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,031 ratings

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Michelle Heard

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Michelle Heard is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon #3 Bestselling romance author. She writes emotional heart-shattering stories with a whole lot of Mafia & Romance that will leave you smiling with satisfaction. Every book has an unexpected twist that will show the strength of the characters.

Before becoming an author, Michelle had a career in banking. She lives in South Africa with her son, Sheldon, who's also her right-hand man when it comes to all things publishing, and her daughter-in-law, Tayla, who's her best friend.

Reading Order on AMAZON

STANDALONE NOVELS:

***Mafia & Bratva Romance (in order)***

THE SAINTS SERIES:

Merciless Saints - Damien Vetrov

Cruel Saints - Lucian Cotroni

Ruthless Saints - Carson Koslov

Tears of Betrayal - Demitri Vetrov

Tears of Salvation - Alexei Koslov

THE SINNERS SERIES:

Taken By A Sinner - Nikolas Stathoulis

Owned By A Sinner - Liam Byrne

Stolen By A Sinner - Gabriel Demir

Chosen By A Sinner - Luca Cotroni

Captured By A Sinner - Viktor Vetrov

THE CORRUPTED ROYALS SERIES:

Destroy Me - Misha Petrov

Control Me - Nikolai Vetrov

Brutalize Me - Armani De Santis

Restrain Me - Maxim Levin

Possess Me - Alek Aslanhov

SERIES (In Order):

ENEMIES TO LOVERS SERIES:

***College & New Adult Romance***

Heartless - Carter & Della

Reckless - Logan & Mia

Careless - Jaxson & Leigh

Ruthless - Marcus & Willow

Shameless - Rhett & Evie

TRINITY ACADEMY SERIES:

***College Romance***

Falcon - Falcon & Layla

Mason - Mason & Kingsley

Lake - Lake & Lee

Julian - Julian & Jamie

The Epilogue

THE HEIRS:

***College & New Adult Romance***

Coldhearted Heir - Hunter & Jade

Arrogant Heir - Jase & Mila

Defiant Heir - Kao & Fallon

Loyal Heir - Forest & Aria

Callous Heir - Noah & Carla

Sinful Heir - Tristan & Hana

Tempted Heir - Christopher & Dash

Forbidden Heir - Ryker & Danny

SOUTHERN HEROES SERIES:

***Suspense Romance***

The Ocean Between Us – Aiden & Emma

The Girl In The Closet – Cole & Birdie

The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Alec & Reece

All The Wasted Time – Wyatt & Scarlett

We Were Lost – Zac & Chloe

OTHER STANDALONE NOVELS:

Not My Hero - Dark YA Romance

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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😈BLynn😈
5.0 out of 5 stars Eli & Quinn were absolutely beautiful💕
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
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This was one of the most breathtakingly beautiful love stories I’ve read. I was surprised when I saw that book 2 was Cara/Nina & Damian/Alex’s, f/book 1, son! Eli was just as amazing as his dad. I loved reading book 1, but I totally fell in love w/book 2.
Quinn went through hell when she was shot & had to watch her best friend Katie & Katie’s family get killed right in front of her. She survived the attack, but the real struggle was surviving afterwards. Eli was beyond amazing. He was patient, gentle when she needed it & firmer when she needed to be pushed. But it was Nina I think who was exactly the voice & mother she needed the most.
This story was devastating, emotional, raw, & intense. I laughed at times, but I had tears in my eyes a lot too. Especially when Quinn was talking to Katie in her dreams. I absolutely devoured this book & fell in love w/Eli & Quinn. She was his treasure & he treated her exactly as that. And the epilogue was the best! It was beautiful, touching & sweet!
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dd chapman
4.0 out of 5 stars Wow. Beautiful & Heartbreaking
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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Eli and Quinn grow up in a small town. They slowly find their way to each other. Tragedy occurs and it's heartbreaking. I wish the story was longer and fuller. I appreciate the transition of time but I'm greedy. Truly a great series.
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Marns
5.0 out of 5 stars °*🖤*°💔5-Stars for the book that hurt and healed my soul 💔°*🖤*°
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2021
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Wow, there is not a book written by Author Michelle Heard that I haven’t absolutely loved!!! I loved both Eli and Quinn, and while their story is also devastating and traumatic, it has been written with a dark careful sensitivity that doesn’t make it overly descriptive, but still left me with such a broken heart and tearful for Quinn’s loss.

BEAUTIFULLY HURT can be read as a complete stand-a-lone, and for a bit I did think it was unconnected to BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN, until Eli’s mother talks with him about how he can love and support a traumatised Quinn. This was my aha(!) moment and I realised that Alex and Nina Jackson, Eli’s parents, were the new assumed names of our couple from BROKEN.

Quinn was quiet and shy, and she’d crushed on Eli for so many years, barely believing it when Eli noticed her working in the flower shop opposite his parent’s hardware store. Their relationship was definitely a slow burn due to her shyness and then the trauma, but Eli’s love and protection was almost a character unto itself, a character trait his father also carried. For me there was so many moments of grief and of healing that it turned into a tear-fest. One of my favourite quotes from Eli relates to his parents’ book:

“I live you, Quinn.” Glancing up, I say, “I’ve heard your parents saying that to each other.”“Yeah, Dad says love is too much like hate. It comes and goes, but you only get one life. You’re the one for me in this life, so I live you.” 😭😭😭

I just loved the whole feel of this book. While Alex and Nina’s story totally broke my heart, it was Eli and Quinn’s story, while no less devastating, that had a healing vibe about it. And I believe it is because I got to see that Eli’s parents had continued to heal and grow, raising a family with two very honourable awesome young men that are as protective, supportive and loving as their father. That is a life well-lived. That is a life spent well-loved.

Ms Heard also introduced the characters in her next book, BEAUTIFULLY DESTROYED. It also will be a stand-a-lone with connected characters, being Finlay, Quinn’s cousin, and Ethan, Eli’s brother. I know my heart will again be broken, but it doesn’t dent my anticipation one iota. 5-Stars for this book that hurt my heart, and a recommendation to read it, and to also check out the first book, BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN 💔°*🖤*°
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GrayJA
5.0 out of 5 stars I really hope I have an Eli Jackson around if I ever need him … All the feels - Highly recommend
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021
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While this could be read as a stand-alone, I highly recommend it be read in series order for maximum reader satisfaction and to prevent spoilers, as there are reoccurring characters and overarching themes.

⛔️ Contains subject matter that may be a trigger or offensive to some including adult language, steamy adult intimate scenes and violence such as attempted kidnapping / abduction, assault, torture, rape, murder, drugs, theft, mental and physical abuse, etc.

There are a few grammatical issues, but they are minimal, mainly misspellings and incorrect word choice. Otherwise, this is a really well developed and written story, with dark themes but lots of emotion. I especially find the family saying “I live you” vs “I love you.” Just read the story and you will understand …

I didn’t consider this enough to lower the rating since I enjoyed the strength and resilience of the characters, but there is one blatant and obvious error, the first I have found in a Michelle Heard story, and frankly I am surprised that it wasn’t caught by editing or beta readers. During one of the scenes in the later part of the story, two characters are having fun in the showed without clothes, get out, decide to move into the bedroom and despite being wet get on the bed … then have to remove the rest of their clothes … 🤣

This story begins for the most part 20+ years after the first story in the series. It features Eli, the son of Alex and Nina Jackson, and Quinn, his best friend. They meet when he helps save her from being harassed by a guy who she went to school with as she walks home from work. There is a dark stretch until she makes it to the local gas station, so right before she gets there she is accosted by Steve. He wants her to “hang out” and loosen up.

Quinn has no desire to do either, so when she sees Eli leaving the gas station she decides to approach him and hope that he will play along. So she kisses him lightly on the lips and he acts like she was meeting him and he drives her home. She is nervous as she knows his reputation of helping and protecting others, but she had never talked with him before.

Eli is quiet, kinda gruff, but when he shows up the next morning and starts helping repair a few things that needed it, Quinn quickly decides they are friends. Fast forward 2 years and Quinn is tired of waiting for Eli to look at her as more than a sister, so she starts dating a local guy who is nice. He doesn’t make her feel what Eli does, but she does love him, so she says yes when he proposes.

One night when she stayed over to help his mom make her wedding dress, Quinn heard some noises and then yelling. She quickly realized that someone had broken into the house and was fighting with her fiancé and maybe even his mother. She hides and calls her best friend, Eli. She talks to him they enter the room. Then they find her under the bed.

Eli is crushed when Quinn starts dating and then gets engaged to another man. He waited too long. Then he gets a phone call that she is in trouble … as he speeds his way there, he can hear what is happening as she screams, fights and cries. Life would not be worth anything if his sunshine got hurt … heaven help them if they continue trying to take her, he would burn the earth down to find her …
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Jenee Holt
3.0 out of 5 stars I wanted more!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2018
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I enjoyed Predator so much I got the next in the series...I felt like Predator was getting my money's worth...this one, not so much...I liked the characters and I enjoyed reading the series I will finish it up, I just wish the their was more In Redemption. If the book is only 75% of what I'm buying I want more to it, I don't want chapter of Predator as a sneak peak because I all ready have the Kindle version of that...
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Luisa Andrade
5.0 out of 5 stars good
Reviewed in Brazil on August 25, 2022
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I’ve expect more depth due to the situation, it’s just my taste when it comes to sensitive plots like that , but in no way this book disappoints. It’s beautiful and the characters are amazing.
It could be a really dark book, but Michelle make it lighter and didn’t sugar coat anything. It was really good
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jaya
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in India on January 22, 2023
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Always recommend Michelle Heard book. Its always well thought and very well written. Felt every emotion the author has tried to portray. And always an amazing story, very realistic.
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CLAYR CATHERALL
5.0 out of 5 stars So Good!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2017
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I couldn't wait to read this book. Predator was one of my favourites by Michelle Horst. This book was about Cara and Damian/ Alex's children. I devoured it in one go. It was beautifully written. I loved finding out more about Cara and Damian/Alex and their sons...

Eli and Quinn meet by chance and from that day are inseparable. Neither of them want to ruin their friendship and hide how much they love each other..

Time goes by and Quinn meets someone. She feels that Eli only sees her as a sister and wants to settle down...

Eli believes he's lost the love of his life forever...

Then tragedy strikes and Quinn's whole world is thrown upside down. She will never be the same...

Can Eli save her? Will he get a chance to show Quinn how much she means to him?
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Tara
5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare the tissues....
Reviewed in Australia on November 10, 2021
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Gut-wrenching, soul- piercing, beautiful story about healing.

Every once in awhile you find a story that utterly destroys you. This is one of them!

I didn't think my heart could take anymore after reading Alex and Nina and I was right.

Eli and Quinn broke me..

I cried, I fought back ugly tears as I forged my way through the utter devastation that this story brought. I didn't think I'd make it to the end without anymore tears falling.

Pulling you into the depths of every emotion and pain, each chapter captivates you in a way you need to keep going.

Prepare for ugly tears, heartbreaking pain and utter swoon as you fall in love with Eli and Quinn.

Ethan will have you swoon, fall in love and swoon all over again as he brings life back to Quinn.
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Carol book aholick
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Hurt Book 2
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2023
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A good story with some very emotional parts to it . Quinn and Eli went through a lot together . A good story and well worth a read .
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