Beautiful Life

Carpino, Book 2

By: Brynne Asher

Narrated by: Lauren Sweet, Aiden Snow

Webster’s defines to heal as “to make healthy, whole or sound; restore to health, free from ailment.” But Webster’s also defines to heal as “to free from evil; cleanse; purify: to heal the soul.”

My soul is shattered.

I’m one hell of a mess because I need both and I don’t know how both can possibly happen. Sure, I know my body will heal. I understand the science of healing - it’s my profession. But the ache in my heart and fear in my head? I’m not sure I’ll ever get over that. Losing your unborn child at the hands of your abusive husband will do that to you. I’ve been trained to fear those who are supposed to love - conditioned to watch my every move and word so as not to suffer the consequences. For me, healing might never be a possibility.

Or I didn’t think so until Tony Carpino fixated himself in my life.

Tony is patient. Determined. He knows exactly what I need even before I do. He wants to give me everything, make my life beautiful when it’s always been ugly. But as determined and patient as he might be, I don’t know if I can ever be whole again. It doesn’t matter how long I’ve wanted him...and I’ve wanted Tony Carpino for a long time.

This is a story of heartache and broken souls. A story of being exactly what the one you love needs when they need it, even if it goes against every being of your nature.

Because love isn’t love unless it’s selfless.

©2015 Brynne Asher (P)2020 Podium Audio

Beautiful!!

2nd read review: I did a re-read by audiobook. The narrators were wonderful. They easily pulled me into the story and I highly recommend the audiobook version. I enjoyed revisiting the Carpiono's!

1st read review: I'm loving this series. It's pretty perfect for my Dominant Alpha preferences. Brynne Asher did a beautiful job of writing a dominant alpha in Tony that was still sensitive, sweet and protective over Leigh who is a victim of domestic violence.

Despite Leigh's past with her ex-husband, this is a pretty low angst book. The drama wasn't too much, just enough to bring some excitement to the story. Also, we got more of my favorite man, Jude and Gabby.

The beginning of this book overlapped just a little with the ending of Overflow. You just get the overlap in Leigh and Tony's pov instead of Jude and Gabby's. This allows you to read this book as a standalone if you wish. I highly recommend reading both.

4 “Beautiful Gem” Stars!!

After reading Overflow I was really looking forward to Tony and Leigh's story. Leigh is one of Gabby’s best friends and have been best friends since third grade. Leigh is beautiful but she’s broken. Leigh has suffered years of horrific abuse from her husband until one day he goes too far and she’s hospitalized. Gabby comes to her rescue and pretty much forces her to move in with her and Jude when she’s released from the hospital.

Tony Carpino, Gabby’s cousin has been waiting in the wings for her and will do whatever it takes to make her his. This book is about Leigh's healing, learning to trust, and getting back to the confidant woman she once was. I LOVED how patient, supportive, and loving Tony is. He’s determined. He’s in love. He want’s Leigh to be his forever. We get some suspense when it looks like someone is out to hurt Tony and using Leigh as a pawn to get to Tony.

All-in-all a great read with a great storyline, great H&h, a cute puppy, and a big loving Italian family.

Best book boyfriend ever.

Tony and Leigh's story is one of my favorites, first in print and now in audio! The narrators did an incredible job of bringing these characters to life and doing Asher's writing justice. I know this is one audiobook I will listen to on repeat many times over.

Emotionally charged but oh so sweet!!!

Tony and Leigh deal with some serious subject matter at the beginning of this book. Heartbreaking and tragic. It makes the rest of the book so incredibly beautiful. This book is true to its title.....Leigh and Tony give each other a Beautiful Life!! 💜

TONY MAKES YOU SWOON

The story of Leigh and Tony is so heartwarming. From the beginning your heart is with Leigh and all the turmoil she endured. And you immediately fall in love with Tony because he is there from the beginning being so patient and kind to her. But as patient as he is with Leigh he is ready for more from the beginning. I loved the book but this audio book was awesome - love hearing the characters come to life. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for sweet and some hot love!