It was a long book, but it never once felt overdone or drawn out. It’s a story about what happens when you don’t necessarily get your happy ending. It’s a story about pushing your boundaries and allowing yourself to love someone in a way you never expected you could. It’s a story about fighting hard for what and who you want, allowing no obstacle to stand in your way. It’s a story about a love that stands the test of time. This was more than a story about two people meeting and falling in love. He loved so fiercely and without any reservations. He was strong and possessive, but not controlling. Who had to remember to breathe?”Īsher Craig was the quintessential book boyfriend. For the first time in my life, I had to remind my lungs to expand. He has no intention of setting down, only to leave his family at an early age… until SHE walks back into his life. He lives for the now and makes sure that everyone he loves is taken care of. Thanks to his family history of dementia, Asher feels like he is living on borrowed time. Asher is Chase’s very best friend who we first meet in Beautifully Awake. I will tell you that the story is told from Asher’s POV. I won’t even tell you who the heroine is, because that was just the one of the many surprises that Riley Mackenzie have in store for you. I am hesitant to even give you a brief recap of the plot, because I want it to unfold for you the way it did me. Let me repeat that… WOW!! I was completely blown away by this book. I just knew that I had enjoyed the first book from these two tremendous authors, and when asked to read an early review copy I thought, why not give this one a try. Going into BEAUTIFULLY DONE, I had absolutely no clue what I was in for. The twists and turns of the plot, and the utter love and devotion between Chase and Lili drove the story and kept me interested and intrigued from start to finish. About 8 months ago, I read Beautifully Awake by Riley Mackenzie and absolutely loved it. I don’t think I have ever gone into a book blind like that I did with BEAUTIFULLY DONE. Before I read a book, I know the characters, the general plot background and usually, if it’s a HEA.