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To my husband and kids, who support me with so much unfailing love and bright-eyed belief. And to anyone guiltily wondering if they dare move this book to the top of their towering TBR pile…
Of course you can.
Beautiful Villain contains descriptions of blood, violence, primal play/chasing, brief mentions of verbal and physical abuse, brief mentions of past sexual abuse, death of a teen, and off-page past child neglect.
In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars.
—F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
All I kept thinking about, over and over, was “You can’t live forever; you can’t live forever.”
—F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
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The story features a charismatic and enigmatic anti-hero whose actions and motivations challenge the conventional notions of good and evil. As the characters navigate their tumultuous relationship, they must confront their own flaws and insecurities, leading to moments of intense emotional growth and transformation. Kenney's writing skillfully blends romance, drama, and character development, creating a compelling narrative that examines the nature of love, forgiveness, and the search for personal identity amidst moral ambiguity.
