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Creeping Beautiful Kindle Edition
McKAY
I wasn’t the one who broke her but I played my part.
She came to us when she was ten. I raised her. I loved her. I taught her how to survive in a world of evil men. But it wasn’t enough.
ADAM
I wasn’t the one who saved her but I did my best.
She needed me as much as I needed her. Bought and paid for on the auction block. But not for the reasons you think. She was my weapon.
DONOVAN
I wasn’t the one who lied to her but I hid her truth. She was broken before I got there. Wild and angry. Defiant and bratty. But she trusted me most. She loved me best.
So I set her free.
Indie Anna Accorsi is a woman lost in her past.
A pretty little nightmare.
A gorgeous piece of misery.
A mess of lovely darkness.
She is creeping beautiful.
And now we want her back.
If I had to choose between them, I would die. There is just no way I could only choose one.
I need them all.
I don’t even care if that’s selfish. I want them all.
And if I thought I could have Nathan St. James, then I would take him too. I would keep all four of them because they are each different, and unique, and give me something I can’t get from anyone else.
Every single way they fill me up has been written in this journal. So if it’s not clear by now, there is nothing left to be said. There are simply no words to describe my need.
But I am afraid that you will see this and you won’t understand. And I don’t care if you are Nathan, or McKay, or Adam, or Donovan. I need you to understand.
How many other ways are there to describe Nathan St. James? He is my boy-next-door. He is my best friend. He is the firefly catcher, and the treehouse builder, and the swamp charmer.
Oh, I know what Adam would say. He was running around on you back in high school. And I get it. If Nathan loved me best, he would be more careful with my heart. He’d be like McKay.
McKay is so very, very careful with me. McKay is my soul. He is my trainer. He is the bubble-bath maker, and the hair washer, and the nightmare chaser.
But McKay will never admit that he has always loved me. That I am his first, and only, one true love.
So I have Donovan. Donovan is careful too. He is my mind reader. My note taker. He is the light in the dark, he is the filler of holes, he is the voice in my head that keeps me calm during all the stormy nights of insanity.
But he’s part time we all know it. He will never take me to LA with him. And I wouldn’t want to go. This is my home. Right here. This is where I want to be.
And that’s where Adam comes in. Adam. My owner. My knight. My protector. He is my partner in crime. The fixer of mistakes, the leader of us all, the untouchable one.
He is like a mean old dog who will bite anyone who tries to touch him. Everyone who gets too close.
Everyone but me.
He lets me get close. He lets me touch him all over.
But will he share?
Will any of them share?
Only if I make them.
So this is how I made them…
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateFeb. 19 2020
- Reading age18 years and up
- File size1511 KB
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- ASIN : B07YD1V66T
- Publisher : Science Future Press (Feb. 19 2020)
- Language : English
- File size : 1511 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 530 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #15,179 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #451 in Coming of Age Fiction (Books)
- #15,179 in Kindle eBooks
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About the author
JA Huss is a scientist, New York Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, and a cowgirl who rides English. Five of her books were optioned for TV/film, several of her audiobooks have been nominated for the Audie and SOVA Awards, and she was a RITA Finalist in 2019. She has been an indie author in both fiction and non-fiction for seventeen years and lives on a ranch in Colorado with her family, horses, dogs, goats, donkeys, and chickens. Learn how to read all her books before they publish on her Patreon.
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- Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2022Verified PurchaseWow. What a dark twisty story full of secrets and games. They lead dangerous and intense lives.
I didn’t see that ending coming. Can’t wait for the next one!
- Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2020Verified PurchaseI have read all the books in this series! I love the twists and turns in these books! You can't help but fall in love with the characters, BAD OR GOOD. LOL
I look forward to the roller-coaster ride that's sure to come!
- Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2020For the record, I liked the book. I appreciate the structure and how carefully it was organized and written. The characters were also intriguing. Some chapters were really engrossing and urged to me to read far past my bedtime. However, this book struck me as one in which many truths are revealed, but not much actually happens. It's a bit slow in spots. There's a lot of jumping around in time. It's more of a expository book than an action-oriented book. It's a good read; I'm intrigued to see where things go in the next book.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
- Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2020What an interesting story and plot. I had not realized how intertwined all of Ms. Huss's novels were as I've read some earlier chapters and thoroughly enjoyed them and this one was no exception. When you read the "trailer", you get an overview but you don't really see what it means until three quarters of the way into the book, which makes it a super, super read. All the characters are deeply intertwined but they only show what they want to each other. You don't see this as a reader until the very end, and that's what Ms. Huss wants. Talk about twists and turns, she's the queen. After finishing I want to go back and read it again, knowing how it ends and I will appreciate it more, knowing where the author is coming from. I am definitely hooked cause there are so many different ways the next chapter/book can go and I do so very much want to be a participant in all of their journeys. Not sure who I liked/hated the most, Nate, McKay, Donovan or Adam. It's like Indie said, "it's all of you or none of you".
I received this advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.
- Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2020As to be expected, this was yet again another sensational read by JA Huss. I am a long time fan of this author and always look forward to diving straight into one of her new books. She never ceases to amaze me with her talent for creating amazing storylines. Creeping Beautiful completely blew me away! If you are looking for a book that has the capability to evoke tons of emotions, look no further. It will yank the chain on all of them... and hard!
While this book introduces us to some pretty remarkable characters, I am so pleased to know that there will be more.
Do not hesitate to start reading Creeping Beautiful. I assure you that you won't be disappointed. Enter with an open mind without trying to figure out the plot twists because if I have learned anything that is constant with the works of JA Huss, it's that they they are definitely not predictable. I'm telling you, so many mind blowing moments.
Awesome read!!!
- Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2022Verified PurchaseIt was a little hard to follow with it switching from past to present through the book.
- Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2020I am a huge fan of Julie's writing and got this book as an ARC. I read this book slowly. I savored it. She has created a new world from the ashes of an old world her fans still go back to 'The Company'. Love my book boyfriends and Adam, McKay and Donovan just joined the harem. You would think the book will get confusing and complicated with five main characters. Well it did and didn't. There are so many twists and turns and characters that I want to go back and go oh, yeah, now I get it! Love the book and highly recommend it.
- Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2020This story is more than 5 stars!!! This is my second book by JA Huss and I am loading my kindle with more!!! Company purchased Indie at age 10 and each one of them train her to be something of an assassin. The story is told by each of her trainers and her best friend. It is full of twist and turns and will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions while doing it. I can't wait to read what's next and i honestly volunteered to review this arc.
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- Sharon_MReviewed in the United States on February 19, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! OMG! WOW! and OMG! WOW again!
Verified PurchaseWOW! OMG! WOW! and OMG! WOW again!
Adam Boucher, Core McKay, and Donovan Couture have secrets, but they are joined by their past as Untouchables in The Company, and joined to Indie. Adam is on Les Fleurs Island to attend an auction. He wants to make his own team to carry on The Company tradition. He finds a ten-year-old Indie Anna Accorsi. She is a throw away, not valuable to anyone because she is wild, young, and creepy. Adam sees potential. Donovan sees someone to psychoanalyze. McKay can’t walk away even though she has the capability to destroy them. Indie is the perfect addition to their team. What exactly is this group up to? The answer to this question isn’t easy to reveal because – secrets.
Creeping Beautiful is the definition of a WOW story. It is JA Huss at her finest. It is everything I love about this author. It keeps me guessing. The characters are sexy, creepy, mysterious, and loveable. Each chapter is from one of the team’s point of view. The plot is intricate and tight, keeping the focus on the characters, while so much action is happening. There are twists and turns that make me nervous and hold my breath one moment then tie my stomach in knots the next until I start to breathe again. I didn’t have a clue what would happen from one page to the next, but I knew it would be a thrill. From the beginning, I was hooked, following the breadcrumbs that expose the past, the present, and the potential future.
Creeping Beautiful is a suspense-filled adventure. Huss takes us on a trip back to her wicked Company world with a completely new cast of characters, and the return of some old friends and foes. Expect surprises at every turn. I love that Creeping Beautiful has old characters and events from the past sprinkled throughout; shining new and unexpected insight on what you think you know. This doesn’t mean you must read The Company before reading Creeping Beautiful . It is a standalone novel. It is fun visiting this world again with the new and some of the old. There is a satisfying ending with the promise of more in the future. I can’t wait for more. A must read from one of my favorite authors.
This story is going to be an excellent audio. I can't wait to get my copy.
- Julia BReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant psychological, twisted romantic suspense
Verified PurchaseA mind bending psychological romantic suspense, full of drama, emotion and twists so turny you might get dizzy trying to work it all out!
If you are new to JA Huss, please get reading because this is one hell of a ride on a journey that has been cleverly interwoven with several series and many beloved (and not so beloved) characters. Intertwined and connected with The Company, a deadly, secret organisation, this is a good place to start or an intriguing addition to this amazing world.
Fanflippingtastic, I loved it....my head is in a mess of the very best kind!
Indie Anna Accorsi has been missing for four years, since the fateful night of her 20th birthday. She returns to McKay with no memories of that night and a sketchy description of where she has been. He calls Adam and Donovan to return home, she needs them all.
I mentioned romance above, it is, but not in the traditional sense, even with the knowledge it features four men and one woman.......mwahaha! Dont let that put you off ;-) This book has a timeline of 14 years, the details of which we learn from four of the characters pov, starting when Indie was aged ten. I loved that each character told a specific seperate part of the timeline, which made a complicated story very clear. The fifth person Nathan, the boy next door, although we don't hear from him is integral to the story.
I don't want to give anything away, so if you enjoy a well written, dark, twisted story with depth and detail that will mess with your mind, then this is for you. There is suspense, mystery and so many secrets. The more secrets JA Huss reveals, the more intricately her web of intrigue is weaved!
I was hooked from the first page and I cant wait for what happens next! 5 huge stars
- Down Under ReviewerReviewed in Australia on January 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars wow
Verified PurchaseThis was a great back story into this crew. The past and what got them to the present. Looking forward to the next book. Loved this story that gave you bits of the company that you would miss in the other stories. Loving these stories.
Narration was absolutely superb.
- Stephcat76Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars You may think you know, but you have no idea what an amazing wild ride you are in for!
Verified PurchaseThis will be a 100% spoiler free review because you absolutely need to experience every moment of this tale for yourself.
Rarely does a book leave me speechless... I had to take some time to compose my thoughts before I could even think about how to right a review for this one that would do this story justice.
A truly gifted author is someone who can take a group of people that, given their stories, you would not normally like and turn them into people that you love. This is the case with this story. The plot moves at the perfect pace and the author takes the time to develop each character over the years. Just when you think you know what they are about, BAM, you're wrong. Then you find yourself pulled in even deeper just waiting for the next twist.
This book is storytelling at it's best. It has just the right amount of twists and turns, passion and heartbreak that all come together and make a recipe for a great story. I found myself wanting to put everything else in my life on hold so I could stay in their world and see what happened next.
It has been awhile since I have read a story that left me feeling the way this one did. Fans of JA Huss know she is a master writer but with this one she really knocks it out of the park. I am in love with these characters and I cannot wait to see what is in store for them next.
My thoughts:
POV: switches between McKay, Indie, Adam and Donovan
Quick hook or slow starter? 5 (I was hooked from the first chapter)
Character development: 5
Level of Romance between characters: 5
Passion/Heat level: 5 (Not a lot of sex in this one, I know, its a shocker, but what there is was well done and fits with the story)
Angst/Heartbreak: 5 (This is a rollercoaster ride from start to finish)
Cliffhanger?: Not really a cliffhanger but the story is far from over!
I said it above and I will say it again, I loved this book. Do not wait, get your copy today and get ready to have your mind blown in the best way possible!
- Garden girlReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!!!
Verified PurchaseAnother amazing JA Huss creation explodes its way out of the page and straight into your totally focussed, engaged and awestruck mind. How the hell does she come up with these incredible plots and equally compelling characters? I consistently fall in love with them and find myself thinking about them at random times! That is one amazing talented woman!!
As always, I found myself engrossed in learning about each of these new additions to the world of The Company. Indie, Adam, McKay and Donovan are intense, interesting, multi-faceted and woven into each other with emotional ties that have been years in the making. Intelligent writing which sets a pace that leaves no room at all, for idling around, Creeping Beautiful is a masterpiece of twisted thinking, mystery, emotions and, as is always the case with a book by JA Huss, I could not put it down. With a long term plot in the making, I am going to bask in the joy of knowing that so much more is to come. Bliss!!! 💖💖💖😱💖💖💖