Wild Beauty

Audrey Carlan

Apr 2021 · Audrey Carlan, INC.

About this ebook

"Audrey Carlan has a way with words that cannot be denied." –Kylie Scott, New York Times bestselling author

My life has never been easy. Not from the day I took my first breath until now. Only days old, I was placed in a laundry basket and left in front of a firehouse. I never knew who my parents were before being shuffled around from one bad foster home to another. Until the day I arrived at Kerrighan House.

My safe haven.

My home.

I was welcomed with open arms into a world where love and sisterhood were the rule, not the exception. From that moment on, I believed I was safe. That nothing bad could touch me.

I was so wrong.

Neither my success as a full-figured lingerie and fashion model nor my street smarts as a born and bred Chicago native, safeguarded me against walking into the clutches of a monster.

As I try to pull my life back together, I’m brought face to face with a man whose wounds mirror my own. Under his protection, I’m gifted the opportunity to find beauty where there has only ever been pain. And yet, danger lurks, as a new evil threatens to bring me to my knees.

Can my savior protect me, or has my fate been sealed?

Note: Each book in the Soul Sister series can be read as a standalone.

Ratings and reviews

Wild Beauty captivated me, it took over my life and I really hope I can do book 2 in the Soul Sister Series justice. If you are looking for a beautifully written yet raw and gritty story look no further than this wonderful read. Addison is trying to get her life back on track but after a traumatic experience she is finding it hard to go back to her career as a model every time Killian clicks his camera she gets a flashback. The attraction between her and Killian is mutual, they share an intense, sizzling chemistry but the problem is this couple are both carrying so much baggage and when a copycat killer seems on the lose it’s time for them both to deal with the past before they can deal with the present and the future. Killian is determined to keep Addison safe but at what price..... This book had me on the edge of my seat, I was drawn in by the depth of the characters and their raw and gritty story. The twists and turns left me feeling and what about that ending. I guess all that’s left to say is I highly recommend this beautifully written, captivating tale.

Although Addison Michaels-Kerrighan and her family have been through utter hell, she's back and ready to get on with her life, with the help of her loving foster family. But when it appears that the madman that terrorized her and two of her sisters isn't finished with them, she's going to need the love and support of her loved ones more than ever. Whoo, y'all, this family. I tell you, they have been put through the wringer, and that's the truth. After the sweet but angsty start to the Soul Sister series in WILD CHILD, author Audrey Carlan keeps bringing the suspense, the sizzle, and the action in WILD BEAUTY, the second book in the series. Audrey has done a great job of world building with these books, giving her characters diverse and definitive personalities that come together to make the best kind of family, the one that is created not necessarily by blood, but by choice. The action and suspense are off the charts, and kept me guessing what was coming next, and although I am not typically a fan of insta-love, the romance piece is done quite nicely, and I am totally here for it. The next sister to get her story is pepper pot Liliana, with WILD SPIRIT, and I can only imagine that the sass will be strong with that one, and I cannot wait. In the meantime, if romantic suspense is your jam (and even if it isn't, because these books are absolutely readable page-turners), you must dig in and meet this WILD BEAUTY. ❤️

Another great story by Audrey Carlan. This series is a bit different from her other books since it is more suspense and mystery (with a healthy dose of romance and steam) but once again Wild Beauty pulls you in from the beginning and makes you not want to stop until you find out what happens. Addy is a famous model who is finally trying to move on from the trauma she sustained from a mad man. At her first photo shoot post trauma, she meets Killian (aka Fitz), the photographer. They have an instant connection that he makes known he intends to pursue trying to date her. When more tragedy and threats against Addy and her family start again, the only place she feels safe is with Killian. Although this is a stand alone, you will get more out of it by reading Wild Child first. I loved watching Addy and Killian’s relationship develop in addition to learning more about her and her sisters. Once again you see a strong family by choice bond with all of the sisters. I also loved that we got some glimpses of what may be coming in future books for the other sisters. Looking forward to reading more books with these characters.

About the author

Audrey Carlan is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She writes wicked hot love stories that are designed to give the reader a romantic experience that's sexy, sweet, and so hot your ereader might melt. Some of her works include the worldwide phenomenon Calendar Girl Serial, Trinity Series and the International Guy Series. Her books have been translated into over 30 languages across the globe.

She lives in the California Valley where she enjoys her two children and the love of her life. When she's not writing, you can find her teaching yoga, sipping wine with her "soul sisters" or with her nose stuck in a wicked hot romance novel.