Tessa Bailey

-- Always *** The Romancing the Clarksons seriesBook 1 - Too Hot to Handle (Rita and Jasper) Book 2 - Too Wild to Tame (Aaron and Grace) Book 3 - Too Hard to Forget (Peggy and Elliott) Book 4 - Too Beautiful to Break (Belmont and Sage).

Too Beautiful to Break

A love of a lifetime . . . Leaving Belmont Clarkson is the hardest thing Sage Alexander has ever done. From the moment they met, she knew Belmont was the one, and getting up close and personal with him on his family's epic road trip has taken her desire to a new, even hotter level. But there's no way she can go there---not without revealing secrets that could devastate them both. Losing Sage is not an option. Belmont's heart is hers, has always been hers. He knows she's hiding something from him, but nothing will stand in his way of telling her just how much she means to him. Finding her is easy---saving her from her past could cost him everything.

Carissa 

Too Beautiful to Break is the 3rd in the Clarkson family Series and a very unique romance. It is one that is written in a way that the trauma that is described in it by both of the main characters Belmont and Sage only makes up part of the story. Their trauma doesn’t consume them and doesn't control them; however it impacts their lives until dealt with. 
Belmont, an amazingly handsome boater proves this with his trauma by continuing to work in the mine until he could overcome his fears just like his love Sage proves this by standing up to the man who made her family's lives miserable. Now these two have one unique adventure and relationship that is extremely intense, they support each other to move through their obstacles and overcome their trauma in a way that can no longer consume them.

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Wow, I've been super worried for Sage Alexander and Belmont Clarkson for all of the previous three "Romancing the Clarksons" books. I've been watching these two dance around their FEELINGS for each other and I am so happy I finally got to read their hard-earned HEA. 

Bailey saved the best for last. We learn why Belmont is really still so traumatized from his days spent stuck in an abandoned well ((view spoiler)[his step-father is the one who pushed him into the well and he didn't want his other siblings to ever know. He didn't want to ruin their relationship, little as it was, with their father since Belmont has no father. My poor sweet honey bun. (hide spoiler)]). 

We learn why Sage needs to take a detour back to her Kentucky home, as despite her terrible childhood, she feels an unholy amount of guilt towards her neglectful, alcoholic parents, and needs to save them one last time, even if it means she can't be with Belmont.

We also learn that (SPOILLLLLLEEEERRR), Belmont and Sage are both virgins. I kind of figured from context clues, but it was so lovingly done. I love a virgin hero.

Plus, we get to see the entire Clarkson clan reconvene and finally fulfill their mother's dying wish. The polar bear into Coney Island harbor, and we finally find out why this was Miriam's request.

Sad to see this road trip end, but what a fun ride.

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I devoured this book yesterday. Despite having a review copy, I bought the audiobook and started listening at work — a risk, considering I was pretty sure Sage and Belmont were going to totally ruin me. I made it through about 70% during the work day and I had plenty of surprises and feels along the way. But it was the last 15% or so where I found the most intense feels — and an ugly cry or two.

I still don’t have words for what this book did to my heart. I’ve been trying to come up with them for hours now, to no avail. I knew going in Too Beautiful to Break would be intense and, quite frankly, that it would probably break me. It did — but in the most perfect way possible. There’s something special about Sage and Belmont and the connection they share. Their story was all I wanted and more. I’m not going to get into all the details, though. The bottom line here is I think you just need to experience this book — and the rest of the series — on your own. It’s extraordinary. There’s a whole lot of heart poured into each book in the series and it definitely earned a place in mine along the way.

I’m so conflicted about this being the end of the Romancing the Clarksons series. I fell hard for these characters and loved celebrating their triumphs and commiserating with them during the tougher times. I’m a feeler when I read, but I swear this was a whole different level. I’m so happy with how this series ended, but I hate that it’s over. I guess I can always reread when I need more, right? I suspect fans of the Romancing the Clarksons series will love this book as much as I did. I wouldn’t change a single thing about it.

I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

FAVORITE QUOTES

“Your heart asked mine. And mine was already begging.”

“Wherever you’re going, Sage, every time you walk into a strange room, remember that you might be the smallest person in it, but you’re the strongest and most beautiful. Right down to the deepest parts of your heart. But if you ever get scared or lost or lonely, know that I’m one phone call away. Whether it’s tomorrow or fifty years from where we’re standing, I’ll come. I’ll come before you know it.”

“Goodbye, my heartbeat.”

“There’s never been anyone like you, Belmont. There never will be again. How lucky am I that I get to love you?” 

That was the thing about gaining strength from the ones who loved you. You held onto it wherever you went.

Lacey

Ohh, Belmont. <333 He's one of my favorite Tessa Bailey heroes. So happy to finally read his story!

Review to come!

Thanks to the publisher for generously providing me an ARC to review.

Too Beautiful to Break

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