A review by jaimejustreadsromance
Beloved by Corinne Michaels

5.0

Audience:
18+.
Characters:
Catherine: AKA Cat. She's beautiful but insecure. She's a successful PR rep working towards her next promotion. She longs to be enough.
Jackson: Hot, sexy CEO and ex Navy Seal. He's sweet and strong but he's hiding a secret pain.
Secondary: Ashton, Catherine's sassy best friend and roommate. Neil, Catherine's fiance and rival PR rep. Mark, Jackson friend and business partner. Piper, Catherine's frenemy.
The Plot:
Everything you need to know going in, is in the blurb.
The Feels:
First and foremost, as a long-time military spouse, I want to say THANK YOU to Corinne Michaels for getting the whole military hero thing right! I love a good military hero but it's so much better when it's clear that the author knows what she is talking about. I love how Cat kept calling him a soldier and he corrected her. Also the way that Jackson is portrayed rings so true to what a real military badass is IRL.
I was really worried that Jackson was going to end up being a typical alpha billionaire CEO, he was anything but. He was sweet and strong but not in such a way that seemed too good to be true. The dates that he took Cat out on were so awesome, not typical at all.
I love that Cat is all business when it comes to her career. She's insecure but strong where it counts. Damn that stupid twunt Piper.
This was an awesome debut that made me smile, swoon and scream. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series. I think that Corinne is an author you'll want to keep your eye on, she's gonna do great things!
The Writing:
Awesome writing. She brought me into the story instead of just telling me about it. There's a uniqueness that seems recognizable and homey in her writing style.
Quotes:
"Maybe soon you'll hear all the noises I make."

"I'll never get enough of you. Mine goddammit. All fucking mine."

"Also, I'll make a mental note--you're more agreeable when I fuck it out of you."

*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.