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The Beauty in Scars: A Beauty and the Beast Mafia Romance (Fractured Ever Afters Book 3) Kindle Edition

by M.L. Philpitt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 70 ratings
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Life isn’t always just good and evil, like stories depict. For Isabelle Dupont, scarred and timid, fiction is her only escape. After living a sheltered life, hidden from society, she’s thrown into a world only found in her books—the mafia. Dragged in with a lie and trapped by the capo, Isabelle learns there’s more to her life than what she was led to believe.

Rafael Corsetti finds himself wanting to protect the woman with strange scars and an even stranger history. She could be the key to ensuring his family’s safety and finding their enemy. Even as facts unfold and Isabelle’s hatred for him grows, Rafael wants her for himself. In the end, beauty doesn’t always want the beast.

The Beauty in Scars is a mafia romance with content some readers may find triggering.

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    Fractured Ever Afters
  2. Print length
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  5. Publication date
    May 9, 2023
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B6287C7T
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ M.L. Philpitt (May 9, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 9, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5846 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 388 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

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USA Today Bestselling author M.L. Philpitt writes both dark romance and paranormal romance. When she’s not writing made-up realities, she’s reading them. She lives in Canada with her four pets and survives life with coffee and an obsession with fictional characters, especially the morally grey kind. By day, she masks as a therapist, and is still waiting for her Hogwarts letter so she can be sorted into her Ravenclaw house.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
70 global ratings
Amazing Retelling
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M.L. Philpitt does it again! The Beauty in Scars is the third book in the Fractured Ever After Series, and after each book my love for this series just grows stronger. Just when you think you have read your favorite book in the series, M.L. hits you with another amazing dark retelling of a favorite fairytale. Beauty and the Beast vibes from the beginning and it's spectacular! I enjoyed so much the story of Rafael and Isabelle, and can I just say that I am loving that Isabelle is a fellow bookworm. Although The Beauty in Scars can be read as a standalone, you will get a much more fulfilling experience if you read The Hunt in Elusion and The Craving in Slumber first, because they build on the immersive, complicated, and utterly addictive Corsetti mafia empire. I have enjoyed every book in this series, each one a little more than the last and The Beauty in Scars does not disappoint. M.L. Philpitt is an auto buy author for me, I can't wait for the next one!
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M. Wilkes-DuBois
5.0 out of 5 stars One of THE BEST Retellings of Beauty and the Beast!
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023
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Another masterpiece from author M.L. Philpitt! This is one of the best retelling versions of Beauty and the Beast that I have ever read!

The story begins with promiscuous, bad-boy, sex club owner Rafael, the youngest Capo of the Corsetti family sons. After finding out that one of his murdered soldiers has a daughter the Family never knew about, Rafael is tasked with keeping her safe in order to track down her father's murderer. Thus, leading them to their nemesis, Stefan de Falco.

Rafael is instantly attracted and intrigued by the feisty, yet introverted Kindle-loving librarian, named Isabelle. Especially, the marked scars marring her beautiful face. Polar opposites, these two are drawn together as they try to unravel the mystery of Isabelle's origin and more secrets that her deceased father may have kept concerning her true identity.

I absolutely loved their story. Even though Isabelle was not as experienced as Rafael at life and interests, he never made fun of her or tried to change her. He encouraged and adored her individuality. Oy, I loved the way her referred to her as Ma Belle for the entire book! *swoon* Rafael is definitely my favorite of the Corsetti Brothers! He was so attentive to Belle and her needs... especially her comfort during her "first time". Every woman deserves the full "Rafael Experience" for her first time! The spicy between these two was everything!!!

Again... please check out the rest of the FRACTURED EVER AFTERS series! This author has a special gift with writing retellings. I can't wait to read the rest!

Happy reading!
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Meg Kelly
4.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down!
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2023
This was a thrilling ride from start to finish! The story follows Isabelle Dupont, a scarred and sheltered young woman whose only escape is through the world of fiction. But when she finds herself trapped in the dangerous world of the mafia, she realizes that there is more to her life than she ever imagined.

I loved the chemistry between Isabelle and Rafael Corsetti, who becomes her protector and finds himself drawn to her despite their differences. Rafael is a strong and loyal male lead who is willing to do anything to protect the people he loves, while Isabelle is a relatable and inspiring female character who experiences significant growth throughout the book.

The plot is fast-paced and full of action and drama, with plenty of notable references to the "Beauty and the Beast" fairytale that add an interesting twist to the story. The big twist towards the end of the book was unexpected but incredibly well done, and I found myself on the edge of my seat throughout the story.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Beauty in Scars" and would highly recommend it to fans of dark romance and mafia romance novels. ML Philpitt's writing is engaging and captivating, and I can't wait to read more from this author. If you're looking for a thrilling and well-written romance novel, this is definitely a book you won't want to miss!
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Jenn
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a beautiful retelling
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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This book I could not put it down! I love the references to beauty and the beast. I love more just the characters and the stories. I just never wanted this story to end. You truly felt their love grow and the heartbreak they felt. Pure magic this book is! So far my favorite in the series!
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Holly j
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023
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So far I have given you 4 star reviews but this was hot!!! The exhibitionism in this book made it. I couldn’t put it down!!! I hope some of your future books have this also! Whether at a club around friends or in the middle of a villain capture, I was mesmerized!!!
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Anahita
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023
Plot: 5⭐️
Emotions: 5⭐️
Mystery: 5⭐️

Beauty in Scars by M.L.Philpitt is a new mafia romance with a beautiful and mysterious plot that takes your breath away. The main heroine Isabelle is so relatable to all the ladies who love to read and who love to run away to their books. She faces many challenges that completely changes her life and through the book you can feel all the emotions that are going through Isabelle. The author was to show the feeling Isabelle was feeling and at one point I was ready to cry. Rafael is the main male character who protects Isabelle with everything he has.

I just want to say that the book is not like other mafia books, this one contains scenes that I have never seen in the previous mafia books I have read. All the romance readers ladies you need to read this because it will make you 🤭. The book is very mysterious and there are a lot of secrets that are revealed in the process.
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Maria Mejia
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite of the series!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
My FAVORITE of the series! I know I'm biased because Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney Princess story, but omg, this one is so well written!! I love that Belle has scars and not "typical" beauty. And Rafe is so perfect! I love his "beast" like attitude and fits with Isabelle perfectly! Finding out who she is and the overarching plot was a shock, so I can't wait to see how it's going to work out! Ugh, so freaking nervous!!
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Brittany
4.0 out of 5 stars *Rafael Corsetti* ... swoon!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
*Rafael Corsetti* swoon!
This dark, mafia romance with a beauty and the beast theme is EVERYTHING! Rafael turns Isabelle's world upside down. Growing up a recluse, kept behind closed doors was all she knew.... And overnight her world comes crashing down with the news of her fathers death!
This book keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. Twists and turns, and the spice is *chef's kiss*!!!
Looking forward to the final book in the series!
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series and it keeps on getting better with each book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2023
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I think every booklover is going to fall deep for Rafael, I know I certainly did! De Falco may be hiding away but he is still causing trouble for the Corsetti family and just when they think a secret is uncovered…another is already set in motion that they didn’t see coming. I’m loving this ongoing storyline, it keeps everything and every character moving, you get to see the different family bonds as they grow too.

Isabelle was a new character and a brilliant addition, her father was the connection and she was kept in secret. With a hidden past, an innocence surrounding her and a personality that shines, I thought she was the perfect woman for Rafael and coming into this family.

I love the emotions that pour through these pages, its a quick thrown together pair and you can feel the connection they have towards each other-but it’s not all plain sailing and a few thorns are digging in even when they are close to each other.

There’s a slight cross into the next book, but it’s done well with clues where it could lead to and what might be happening…It’s gonna be amazing and well…eventful to say the least.

They say the dead men tell no lies…but what if they reveal something on their last breath?
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