Title: Beautiful Sacrifice
Author: Jamie McGuire
First published May 31, 2015
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 4.07
Overview
Beautiful Sacrifice by Jamie McGuire is a gripping tale of Falyn Fairchild, who has left everything behind and returned to her hometown, broke and waiting tables at the Bucksaw Café. She has one goal in mind – to save enough money to buy a ticket to Eakins, Illinois, the only place where she can find forgiveness.
But when handsome firefighter Taylor Maddox walks into her life, she knows trouble is brewing. Taylor is charming and gorgeous, but he also breaks promises, leaving Falyn to question his intentions.
As she learns more about Taylor, Falyn realizes that her life is about to change forever. But will Maddox persistence be enough to win her over, or will Falyn’s talent for leaving prove to be too much?
Beautiful Sacrifice is a captivating story of love, loss, and sacrifice that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
About the Author
Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jamie McGuire pursued higher education at multiple institutions. She earned a degree in Radiography from Autry Technology Center, having previously attended Northern Oklahoma College and the University of Central Oklahoma.
Jamie made waves in the literary world by pioneering the New Adult genre with her best-selling international hit, Beautiful Disaster. She continued her success with Walking Disaster, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists across all four categories.
The Maddox Brothers series also saw great success, with Beautiful Oblivion debuting at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and its subsequent books Beautiful Redemption, Beautiful Sacrifice, and Something Beautiful also reaching #1. In 2016, Beautiful Burn and A Beautiful Funeral both topped the New York Times bestseller list, while Beautiful Burn was named iBooks’ Romance Book of the Year.
Jamie has authored other notable works, such as the apocalyptic thriller Red Hill, which was named the 2014 UtopYA Best Dystopian Book of the Year. She also wrote the Providence series, a young adult paranormal romance trilogy, the dark sci-fi romance Apolonia, and several novellas including A Beautiful Wedding, Among Monsters, Happenstance: A Novella Series, and Sins of the Innocent.
Jamie made history as the first independent author to secure a print deal with retail giant Wal-Mart, with her self-published novel Beautiful Redemption being stocked on their shelves in September 2015.
Jamie currently resides in Steamboat Springs, Colorado with her husband Jeff and their three children. You can find her on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Google +, and Instagram.
Editoral Review
Jamie McGuire’s Beautiful Sacrifice is a gripping romance novel that will keep readers at the edge of their seats. Her wonderful writing style and attention to detail make this book a must-read for anyone who likes this genre.
The story follows Falyn Fairchild, a woman who has just moved to a new town and is trying to leave her past behind her. She has her life sorted out with a job she loves and a new start, but when Taylor Maddox walks into her life, everything changes.
Taylor is a man who is used to getting what he wants, but his charm and good looks do not make an impression on Falyn. Determined to win her over, Taylor starts to chip away at the walls that Falyn has built around herself.
The setting of the book is important as it takes place in a small rural town. The author effectively uses the environment to enhance the relationships between characters and to create tension in the story.
She also touches on subjects such as grief and abuse, which adds to the depth of the novel. McGuire does an excellent job of character development, and readers will find themselves rooting for Falyn and Taylor.
The couple’s relationship is complex and multifaceted, with both characters facing their own obstacles that they must overcome. McGuire’s writing style brings the characters to life, and it is easy to empathize with them.
The pacing of Beautiful Sacrifice is flawless, with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep readers invested in the story. The plot is structured in such a way that readers will be engaged from beginning to end, with a satisfying conclusion that ties all the loose ends together.
The main strength of the book is the author’s ability to write compelling romance stories. This book is no exception, and readers looking for a captivating love story will not be disappointed.
However, the book does have some limitations, such as a lack of diversity in the cast of characters, which could have been improved upon. Overall, Beautiful Sacrifice is an enthralling read that will pull readers in with its captivating writing style and engrossing storyline.
This book is suited for anyone who enjoys romance novels with a little bit of drama thrown in. I would recommend this book to readers who are looking for a well-written, engaging, and emotional story.
The book deserves a rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on its excellent quality of writing, character development, and pacing.
