Belle has been dying to meet her stepbrother, Charles, since their parents got engaged. But all of the functions leading up to the wedding he was not in attention to. The day of the wedding she finally meets him and they become fast friends. Belle doesn't even realize that his face is scarred from an accident he was in when he was younger. Even though, she never sees him again they do keep in touch through emails. Over the years, her feelings for Charles changes from sister love to more.

Charles is use to hiding except for that one day when he met Belle. That day he could be himself and he was. But he knew that was the only day that he could have together, because when she grew up things would be different. Charles that the wedding day would be his first and last time seeing Belle. Or so he thought.

Belle decides to runaway from home when her father and stepmother tries to take over her life. The only person that she can think of to go to is Charles. But she not sure of the welcome she will get but that doesn't stop her one bit. She is determine to make Charles see her and want her like she wants him. But will he like this scars and what people say about ruin their chances before it can even start?

This is my first time reading this author and really enjoyed this book. I could not put it down. This book is like a modern day version of Beauty and the Beast. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. I recommend this book to others.

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