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A review by laurenjodi
Beautiful Sinner by Sophie Jordan
4.0
Beautiful Sinner
4 Stars
Gabriella Rossi spent her teens as a target for the "in-crowd", and hoped that a successful career as a journalist would signal her escape from Sweet Hill, Texas. But now she is back, and nothing has changed except for Cruz Walsh, her teenage crush, and the man recently released from prison for a crime he did not commit. Cruz remembers his intense attraction to Bri in high school but feels he has nothing to offer. That is until he and Bri are accidentally locked in a supply closet, and old memories and feelings resurface that will alter both of their lives.
Series note: Although some information regarding Cruz's backstory and the reasons for his imprisonment appear here, the detail is sorely lacking., It is, therefore, necessary to read the previous book for explanations.
While not as intense as North and Faith or Piper and Hale's books, Cruz and Bri are an appealing couple, and their sort-of second chances romance is rather bittersweet when one thinks of the time they lost both due to their own insecurities and circumstances beyond their control. The flashbacks to their teen years contribute significantly to the reader's understanding of who they each are today, and the obstacles, both personal and social, that they need to overcome to be together.
Throughout this series, Jordan has focused on the paradoxical characteristic of small towns - family closeness and community support alongside misconceptions and prejudices. These conflicting aspects come to the fore in this final installment as Bri and Cruz challenge people's assumptions.
In sum, Bri and Cruz's sexy and sinful romance brings this delightful series to an end. It has been an entertaining ride and I hope Sophie Jordan will write more contemporary works in the future.
4 Stars
Gabriella Rossi spent her teens as a target for the "in-crowd", and hoped that a successful career as a journalist would signal her escape from Sweet Hill, Texas. But now she is back, and nothing has changed except for Cruz Walsh, her teenage crush, and the man recently released from prison for a crime he did not commit. Cruz remembers his intense attraction to Bri in high school but feels he has nothing to offer. That is until he and Bri are accidentally locked in a supply closet, and old memories and feelings resurface that will alter both of their lives.
Series note: Although some information regarding Cruz's backstory and the reasons for his imprisonment appear here, the detail is sorely lacking., It is, therefore, necessary to read the previous book for explanations.
While not as intense as North and Faith or Piper and Hale's books, Cruz and Bri are an appealing couple, and their sort-of second chances romance is rather bittersweet when one thinks of the time they lost both due to their own insecurities and circumstances beyond their control. The flashbacks to their teen years contribute significantly to the reader's understanding of who they each are today, and the obstacles, both personal and social, that they need to overcome to be together.
Throughout this series, Jordan has focused on the paradoxical characteristic of small towns - family closeness and community support alongside misconceptions and prejudices. These conflicting aspects come to the fore in this final installment as Bri and Cruz challenge people's assumptions.
In sum, Bri and Cruz's sexy and sinful romance brings this delightful series to an end. It has been an entertaining ride and I hope Sophie Jordan will write more contemporary works in the future.