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Beautifully Damaged (Shine Design Series) Paperback – July 24, 2019

by Laura Pavlov (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 510 ratings
Peyton Kroft was his forever, until the unthinkable happened. Walking away all those years ago had been the right thing to do, but he's ready to put the past behind him. Moving to San Francisco and hiring his first love, the city's top designer, is a good place to start. Yet it stirs up feelings he thought he'd buried. Jackson Vance broke her heart. He took half of it with him on his way out of town. Picking up the pieces hadn't been easy, but more than nine years later, Peyton is living her best life. Coming face to face with her first love is not on the agenda. He is beautiful, broken, and everything she's ever wanted. The past still hovers like a dark cloud. But every dark cloud has a silver-lining.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Shine Design Series
  2. Print length
    340 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 24, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.77 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1509226532
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1509226535
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"Dramatic and Heartfelt! Watching these two face their demons, mend their hearts, and find their way back to one another, was tough on the feels at times, but wound up being so good for my heart. Highly recommend!" --Reds Romance Reviews

"(Beautifully Damaged) made me laugh, smile and cry. It gave me butterflies and it even made my heart flutter like a teenage girl, and I loved every second of it." --Angelica's Book Haven
"INTENSE, EMOTIONAL RIDE! What a fantastic writing style, because I'm completely all in on this story. I simply CANNOT wait for the next book in this series! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" --The Power of Three Readers

"I thought the author did a beautiful job of not just telling us what the characters were feeling, but actually showing us. This, for me, is the marking of a talented author." --Whimsical&Witty book blog "If you're into second-chance romances with plenty of angst and emotional twists and turns, then this one is for you. Pavlov's novel will remind you there are still some things worth fighting for." --Booktrib

"An amazing emotional, second chance romance!! The author portrayed this story so well, I'm pretty sure these people are my friends now. There were tears, laughter, cursing and every emotion in between when I was reading this book. This author definitely has a way with words. She suckered me in from the first word - until I got to the last page. It is full of emotion and laughter that will stay with you long after you finish this book. This should be a one-click purchase TODAY!" --Educated Book Freak

"I could not put this one down! It has everything: lovable characters, a little mystery, humor, and so much passion! I definitely recommend this one to anyone who likes a love story with deep characters who have to overcome obstacles to be together. It's five stars, MUST READ!" --Head In The Clouds, Nose In A Book

About the Author

Laura Pavlov writes sweet and sexy contemporary romance that will make you both laugh and cry. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, mom to two awesome almost-grown kids, and dog-whisperer to a couple crazy yorkies. Laura resides in Las Vegas where she is living her own happily ever after.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Wild Rose Press, Inc. (Champagne Rose) (July 24, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1509226532
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1509226535
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.77 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 510 ratings

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#1 Amazon and USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Pavlov writes sweet and sexy small town romance that will make you both laugh and cry. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, mom to two awesome kids who are now adulting, and dog-whisperer to one temperamental yorkie and one wild bernedoodle. When Laura isn't busy in the writing cave she enjoys reading, decorating her home, going on long walks and spending time with her family! Be sure to sign up for updates on new releases. Laura loves to hear from readers!

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Customers find this book to be a great easy read with a compelling love story and strong characters. They laugh all the way through and appreciate its emotional depth, with one review noting how well the author captures characters' true feelings and motions. Customers consider the book worth its price, with one mentioning it's about second chances.

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15 customers mention "Readability"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and beautifully written, with one mentioning it kept them reading past bedtime.

"...You can feel their emotions. I liked their history. I liked the style of writing. The author can be funny as well as sentimental and deep...." Read more

"...This book had plenty of twists that kept me reading past bedtime as the characters grew on me...." Read more

"A little intrigue, sass, laughter, fun...." Read more

"...It was wonderfully well executed and engaging. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a timeless and classic love story." Read more

15 customers mention "Romance"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a compelling love story, and one customer mentions being captivated from the first chapter.

"This beautifully written romance sucks you in immediately. The characters are so likable. You are rooting for them the whole way through...." Read more

"...characters (ever) and his interaction with Peyton and internal struggle is captivating. I literally could not put this book down...." Read more

"A little intrigue, sass, laughter, fun...." Read more

"...Loved Jackson and Peyton’s story...." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one mentioning the strong protagonist.

"...The characters are so likable. You are rooting for them the whole way through. You can feel their emotions. I liked their history...." Read more

"...I love the strong protagonist who does the right thing and pursues what matters the most to her, as she rebuilds an undying love." Read more

"...I was shocked at how realistic the characters and scenarios were!..." Read more

"...Love the story, love the characters and most importantly I loved the ending. I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be published!" Read more

6 customers mention "Humor"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, laughing all the way through, with one customer mentioning they laughed and cried with the characters.

"...I liked their history. I liked the style of writing. The author can be funny as well as sentimental and deep. My kind of book. I highly recommend ." Read more

"A little intrigue, sass, laughter, fun...." Read more

"...It is truly a great love story that makes you cry and laugh all the way through. Loved it!" Read more

"...I laughed and cried with the characters, eagerly devouring the story, to find out if they’d find their happy ending...." Read more

4 customers mention "Emotional content"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one mentioning how it effectively captures characters' true feelings and motions, while another notes its relatable nature.

"...You are rooting for them the whole way through. You can feel their emotions. I liked their history. I liked the style of writing...." Read more

"This is such a compelling love story, I was emotionally invested with the first few pages...." Read more

"...It definitely helped capture their true feelings and motions." Read more

"...It was a good balance of sexy, emotional, funny, and relatable." Read more

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Customers find the book to be worth the money, with one customer particularly appreciating its theme of second chances.

"...Several hours of sleep lost, and totally worth it. I love this author and series! So glad I found it!..." Read more

"And it was just as good the second time around! So, I’ll be keeping it in my “Read Again” collection on my kindle...." Read more

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You won’t be disappointed with this book!
I have been following @laurapavlovauthor on Instagram for a while now and was waiting for this book to be released. It did NOT disappoint!!!! Jackson is one of my favorite characters (ever) and his interaction with Peyton and internal struggle is captivating. I literally could not put this book down. “Just one more chapter, then I’ll go to bed...”. Several hours of sleep lost, and totally worth it. I love this author and series! So glad I found it! I’ve read it twice already-took it on vacation with me so I could read it again! I can’t wait for the next book in the series...
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  • SC
    5.0 out of 5 stars It’s fast easy reading that has you hooked.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
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    This beautifully written romance sucks you in immediately. The characters are so likable. You are rooting for them the whole way through. You can feel their emotions. I liked their history. I liked the style of writing. The author can be funny as well as sentimental and deep. My kind of book. I highly recommend .
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  • Amal Hamami
    4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024
    I loved it so much …so much angst and tears 😭
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  • NM
    5.0 out of 5 stars You won’t be disappointed with this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2019
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    I have been following @laurapavlovauthor on Instagram for a while now and was waiting for this book to be released. It did NOT disappoint!!!! Jackson is one of my favorite characters (ever) and his interaction with Peyton and internal struggle is captivating. I literally could not put this book down. “Just one more chapter, then I’ll go to bed...”. Several hours of sleep lost, and totally worth it. I love this author and series! So glad I found it! I’ve read it twice already-took it on vacation with me so I could read it again! I can’t wait for the next book in the series...
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    You won’t be disappointed with this book!

    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2019
    I have been following @laurapavlovauthor on Instagram for a while now and was waiting for this book to be released. It did NOT disappoint!!!! Jackson is one of my favorite characters (ever) and his interaction with Peyton and internal struggle is captivating. I literally could not put this book down. “Just one more chapter, then I’ll go to bed...”. Several hours of sleep lost, and totally worth it. I love this author and series! So glad I found it! I’ve read it twice already-took it on vacation with me so I could read it again! I can’t wait for the next book in the series...
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  • Brooke Miller Clarkson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating and FUN
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
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    First in the series, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the story of Peyton and Jackson. This book had plenty of twists that kept me reading past bedtime as the characters grew on me. I love the strong protagonist who does the right thing and pursues what matters the most to her, as she rebuilds an undying love.
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  • Ellen Holland
    3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Decent Book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
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    A little intrigue, sass, laughter, fun. I suppose I could have given it four stars, but I think from now on I'll be more discerning/critical, both for the reader and the author.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars must read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022
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    So normally I’m not a fan of third person books. I’ve grown so use to dual pov books. I almost stopped reading…. But after the first page I knew this story would be worth it… and boy was I right! Seriously such a good story. It wasn’t sappy and unrealistic. It had heart break, pain, laughter, and unconditional love! Probably one of my favorite reads yet! Sooo good!
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  • Books Laid Bare
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.75 Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019
    3.75 Stars
    I was ready to love the story and for large swathes of it I did but I just couldn’t love it all, it came across as being more angsty that I thought necessary and that whilst it didn’t disappoint me, it did irk.
    I thought the author and the story (most of the time) had the potential to give me something fabulous, it just didn’t quite hit all the high notes.
    I felt a little put out initially by the fact that the story was told in the 3rd person, it isn’t my favourite dynamic, but I ploughed on and for the most part I think the author won me over because by the time I was heading towards the last third of the book the POV didn’t have any bearing on my enjoyment.
    So, what about the story itself? Well at its heart was what can only be described as a second chance love story with a strong political twist thrown in for good measure and I would definitely say that it was a grower because the more the story went on, and the characters came into their own the better the story was.
    Jackson and Peyton will intrigue you, their thought process at times was questionable and some of the things they both said and did raised both my heckles and eyebrows – more so Jackson if I am totally honest but he wasn’t the only culprit. With large periods of reflection, I wasn’t totally sold on their younger selves or the way the author wrote that aspect of the book but that is just my point of view, you may feel entirely different.
    I think summing this up is complicated, because I think it had huge potential but I can’t help thinking that it could have been better, it was a tougher read at times than I would have liked and I had to fight with my inner ambivalence, refusing to be beaten by the characters, I could have easily laid the book down on a number of occasions but I had a horrible feeling that if I did, picking it up again was highly unlikely.
    I am glad I ploughed on and finished the authors work, did I love it – No I don’t think I can honestly say I did but I didn’t hate it either, there were a number of aspects that I did like and that was most definitely a positive.
    Would I recommend this, probably after all we don’t all like the same stuff and it isn’t a bad book.
    Why not spend some time with Jackson and Peyton and form your own opinions?
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  • stuckhere4ever
    5.0 out of 5 stars A riveting read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019
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    Normally this is not the type of book that you would ever catch me reading. Several of my friends suggested I pick this up and I try it! I was shocked at how realistic the characters and scenarios were! Jackson Vance in particular shows us the qualities in a person we can strive to become in order to better ourselves. Can't wait for the rest of the series!
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  • I paid for the book but only received the sample.
    1.0 out of 5 stars Where the rest of the book is?
    Reviewed in Australia on December 31, 2023
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