Beauty from Surrender by Georgia Cates

Book review of Beauty from Surrender by Georgia Cates.

The second book in the Beauty series.

Book synopsis:  How do you move on when he’s every song you sing?

After Laurelyn Prescott walks away from the love of her life, she returns to Nashville to pursue the only dream she has left. Determined to find a distraction from the pain of losing Jack Henry, she immerses herself in her music. But with her old life comes old acquaintances and new expectations. When Laurelyn refuses her record producer’s outrageous demands, she finds herself without a career—until an unforeseen opportunity presents itself. From there it’s a rocket ride straight to the top where Laurelyn finds the success she’s always dreamed of. Will it be enough to bring her the happiness she so deserves, or will the absence of Jack Henry leave her wanting more?

Jack Henry McLachlan never expected to fall in love with Laurelyn Prescott—but he did. After he foolishly let her slip through his fingers, he spends three months searching for her, but their reunion doesn’t come easy. The woman he finds isn’t the same one who drifted away without a goodbye. No longer an insecure girl on an Australian adventure, this Laurelyn is a successful musician with a promising career. Her dreams are becoming a reality, and Jack is terrified his American girl won’t have a place for him in her new life. With only a month to convince her otherwise, will it be enough time to make her visualize a life beyond the glitz and glamour, a life that includes him?

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My review:  5 stars!!!

I love, love, loved this book.  I literally could not put the book down.  I actually bought and finished this book in one day!!  It was such a good book.  This book picks up where the first book ends.  It's a seamless transition, which is a relief.  Sometimes authors feel like they have to "relive" the first book when writing a sequel.  This one is not like that. 

This book had me hooked from the very first page.  I couldn't wait to find out what happens with Laurelyn and Jack Henry.  There were lots of twists and turns and the book kept you guessing.  It was definitely exciting!!!

At the end of this book there is a blurb about the series.  The author says that she wrote this book as the end.  It ends great!!  But she did say that she is writing (or considering to write) and novella to accompany this series.  I think that's a good idea, because there are a few things you are left to wonder. 

I have to admit, I read a lot of books and this is one of my favorites!!  I really enjoyed reading this series and can't believe it ended already.  It was over before I knew it.  

Thank you Ms. Georgia Cates!!  I will keep an eye out for your books.  You are a great writer and I can't wait to see what comes next!!