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Checkmate: This Is Beautiful

Title: Checkmate: This is Beautiful

Series: Checkmate Duet Series (Logan & Kayla, #2)

Author: Kennedy Fox

Designer & Photographer: Sara Eirew

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Trope: Second-Chance Romance

Release Date: September 19, 2017

The anticipated conclusion of the Logan & Kayla saga in the Checkmate Duet Series from duo of romance authors under the USA Today bestselling author pseudonym, Kennedy Fox!

This second-chance romance will have you gasping and cheering this two on from the first to the last page! Are you ready to play the final game?

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Kayla Sinclair is a saint and real life Angel.

She wears her heart on her sleeve and inspires me to be a better person.

Rescuing dogs, feeding the homeless, volunteering at the local food pantry are just a few of the ways she gives back to others, although no one has ever been there for her.

Falling for her was inevitable, losing her will destroy me.

Letting someone in didn’t come easy, but she made me want to try for the first time in years.

Her bubbling personality and kind spirit make it impossible to forget a girl like her.

But when tragedy strikes and she loses all memory that our relationship ever existed, my worst nightmare comes to life.

I’ll do anything to remind her of the love we shared. I know it’ll be an uphill battle, but I won’t walk away without a fight. Whoever said all is fair in love and war never played by my rules.

Checkmate, Angel.

*Recommend for ages 18+ due to sexual content and adult language.*

**This is book w in the Logan & Kayla Saga–a second-chance romance. Must read This is Dangerous first. However, you don’t need to read any of the other Checkmate duet series to enjoy this one, but it’s recommended as they are both introduced in the earlier books.**

What a way to end a series !!!! This Is Beautiful was just full of raw emotion that will absolutely have you beside yourself. If you haven't read Checkmate: This Is Dangerous then stop reading this review and go and pick up that book. This is the conclusion to Logan and Kayla's story and Kennedy Fox already had us completely in shock at the end of This Is Dangerous. In this book they hit us with an arrow to the heart. I literally had a lump in my throat for most of this book and Logan oh my Poor poor Logan I wanted to wrap my arms around him. His pain was palpable and just well I'm gonna sound so repetitive my heart broke for him. My heart also broke for Kayla and her frustration. The two and their love is just sooo sweet and I needed that hea more then my next breath. Once again Kennedy fox hits it out of the park. They throw in some funny moments to break up all the heavy that is this book. They wrap up this series and leave you sad that it's over but so glad that you took the journey. I'm so glad that I discovered this duo and i will instantly one click anything they write.

Reviewed by Mel - Rating 5 Stars

 
I have been eagerly awaiting this book after the shock ending of the last one. Boy, it doesnt disapoint. My heart was in my mouth on more than one occassion. I love it! Great book and a must read series.
Reviewed by Katy - Rating 5 Stars
 

This was definitely my most anticipated read of 2017 and it definitely didn't disappoint. I was so excited for this book after the way the last one ended. Kayla has lost her memory due to her accident but she knows in her heart Logan means something to her. Logan was amazing in this book. He was patient, kind and supportive but most importantly loving and sexy as sin! This was definitely the perfect conclusion to this duet and I'm so excited for the Bishop Brothers next!

Reviewed by Emma - Rating 5 Stars

 

WOW what a conclusion, I think I enjoyed this one a little more than the previous book in the series. Don`t get me wrong, I still think Kayla is a top chick, but I think I`ve fallen for Logan just a little more. A little sad watching them both struggle after the incident, but thankfully it only made them stronger.

Reviewed by Maria - Rating 4.5 Stars

 

The ending to this series really made up for the cliffhanger in book one of the Logan and Kayla saga. The book picks up where Logan is trying to get back the Kayla he lost to an accident. It seems the last two years of her life have disappeared and she has no recollection of them being together or even have known each other. Logan is having a hard time dealing with losing what he had with Kayla and it just adds to the insurmountable problems he already has. There are a lot of heartbreaking moments but the ending makes up for it.

Reviewed by Letty - Rating 4 Stars

 

GAH THIS HAD ME SO STRESSED OUT! My heart broke for Logan and everything he struggled with in this book. Sweet Kayla was so conflicted but damn if I didn't love seeing some of the more positive results of her trauma. Girl gots some BALLS!! There were just so many times I wanted to yell at the characters and FORCE them to just be okay. THEN THAT MOMENT HAPPENED and I FREAKED OUT!!!!! (you'll know) I was SWEARING at the book and stomping around with a scowl. Basically-It was a crazy adventure that left me exhausted by the end, however my heart was all healed up and I break out in goosebumps with that perfect wrap up. WHAT AN AMAZING END TO THE SERIES!! ❤️🙌🏻❤️

Reviewed by Sam W - Rating 5 Stars

 

OMG I have waited for what seems like forever to find out what happens with Kayla and Logan. I was not disappointed! Kennedy Fox stories are the best! The ups and downs and never guessing what will happen next is why I love this series. Kayla wakes up in the hospital and doesn't know who Logan is. She has lost two years of her life. This story of second chances touched me and at one point made me teary. I could not put this book down. I absolutely love the whole Checkmate series and I know that what Kennedy Fox does next will be great.

Reviewed by Nancy - Rating 5 Stars

 

I have been eagerly awaiting this book after the shock ending of the last one. Boy, it doesnt disapoint. My heart was in my mouth on more than one occassion. I love it! Great book and a must read series.

Reviewed by Katy - Rating 5 Stars

 

This book has given me all the feels! I have ignored everyone and everything trying to voraciously read it. Anyone who comes near me is given the death glare for interrupting me and my precious. If you have not read this series, get on it. This one is my absolute favorite of the bunch, and will definitely not disappoint you. After the cliffy ending from the previous book, (which floored me), I can now say all is right in the world. I am rambling, I can't help myself. Read this effing book!

Reviewed by Dawne - Rating 5 Stars

 

The ending to this series really made up for the cliffhanger in book one of the Logan and Kayla saga. The book picks up where Logan is trying to get back the Kayla he lost to an accident. It seems the last two years of her life have disappeared and she has no recollection of them being together or even have known each other. Logan is having a hard time dealing with losing what he had with Kayla and it just adds to the insurmountable problems he already has. There are a lot of heartbreaking moments but the ending makes up for it.

Reviewed by Letty - 4 Stars

 

Kennedy Fox does is again

This Is Beautiful picks up where This Is Dangerous left off, making this the perfect conclusion for Logan and Kayla's story. Logan and Kayla's story was not one that was an easy one for them. In This is Dangerous they had finally came to realize that they couldn't fight the want to be with one another. Yet when they finally found each other it was at the end that we were left with the cliffhanger that lead us to the next part of their story. As Kayla wakes with her memory of Logan is gone. But, you have to ask is the feelings in her heart still there? And why was Kayla in the situation that she was in that lead to her accident that in the end lead to her loosing her memory? These were all things that I was asking myself when I had finished This is Dangerous, and was hoping to get answers for in This is Beautiful. I was not let down in anyway. I went into this book with questions and came out with answers. To get some of the answers the journey was not an easy one. But, the journey was one that was needed for both Logan and Kayla to grow and find what their hearts were wanting.

Reviewed by Terri - Rating 5 Stars

 

WOW what a conclusion, I think I enjoyed this one a little more than the previous book in the series. Don`t get me wrong, I still think Kayla is a top chick, but I think I`ve fallen for Logan just a little more. A little sad watching them both struggle after the incident, but thankfully it only made them stronger.

Reviewed by Maria - Rating 4.5 Stars

 

Oh Logan!

This was definitely my most anticipated read of 2017 and it definitely didn't disappoint. I was so excited for this book after the way the last one ended. Kayla has lost her memory due to her accident but she knows in her heart Logan means something to her. Logan was amazing in this book. He was patient, kind and supportive but most importantly loving and sexy as sin! This was definitely the perfect conclusion to this duet and I'm so excited for the Bishop Brothers next!

Reviewed by Emma - Rating 5 Stars

 

Logan and Kayla's story ended in the most perfect way possible. After all the emotional turns they had to go through in their relationship it was all worth it to get to where they ended. This book is filled with emotions. I felt like I was on an emotional roller coaster every page in the book. The heartbreaking moments were equally matched with sweet moments.

Reviewed by Krista R - Rating 4 Stars

 

Emotional, Raw, Romantic, Swoon Worthy HeartBreaking read. Not. To. Be. Missed

WOW!! Speechless I am so sad that this series is ending but what a way to go out! I love Kayla's character and everything about her makes her perfect for Logan. This is Beautiful picks up right from where This is Dangerous left off - with Kayla having no memory of the last 2yrs including meeting Logan and finally being with him. Its heartbreaking you will cry, laugh and just root for these two to get their well deserved HEA This read is just what we have come to expect from this writing duo, they are dynamite together!! Their books give you all the feels along with a massive book hangover, your jaw will hit the floor, you will have pains in your sides from laughing so hard and you most definitely won't want to put them down once you start. Alpha males and sexy sassy firey ladies are what you get when you mix Kennedy Fox together. Emotional, Raw, Romantic, Swoon Worthy HeartBreaking read. Not. To. Be. Missed

Reviewed by Dawn - Rating 5 Stars

 

I've never had a book make me tear up!! And also be so upset at the same time! I wanted to throttle someone because of the twists my heart was taking!! Tear jerking, gut wrenching, soul searching heartbreaking sadness. I wanted the madness to end and for them to get their HEA. And then the way it happened was absolutely breathtaking and sweet. It was the perfect ending because of how innocent it was and the delivery was like a slap to the face! Never saw it coming!! Kennedy is definitely a new favorite for me and I'm glad I found her! Can't wait for what else is in store for us from her!!

Reviewed by Brandi - Rating 5 Stars

 

I was so eager for this book after the whopper cliff hanger in book 1. Again this due didn’t disappoint. The story starts off exactly where book 1 left off. Kayla has had an accident and the books starts with the aftermath of that. Despite their ups and downs along the way Logan and Kayla’s story had the ending it deserved. There was the perfect mix of sad, emotional, funny and happy to this story. I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait to see what else we get from these two.

Reviewed by Liza - Rating 4 Stars

 

Kayla and Logan are my favorite couple in the series and I rooted early on for them to get together. I was devastated at the cliffhanger we were left with in the last book! This 2nd book was a rollercoaster of emotions for me...I felt so much more for Logan though and got frustrated with Kayla when it was no fault of hers but hated seeing Logan hurting! I got a little more than antsy when nothing was coming back to Kayla and Logan lets her go!! How they work out and especially the Christmas Day surprises made up for it though! Not only am I sad their story is over but the entire Checkmate Series is done! I look forward to this awesome writing duos next book venture!

Reviewed by Jennifer - Rating 5 Stars

 

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Brooke Cumberland & Lyra Parish are a duo of romance authors who teamed up under the USA Today Bestselling pseudonym, Kennedy Fox who share a love of You’ve Got Mail and The Holiday. When they aren’t bonding over romantic comedies, they like to brainstorm new book ideas. One day, they decided to collaborate and have some fun creating new characters that’ll make your lady bits tingle and your heart melt. If you enjoy romance stories with sexy, tattooed alpha males and smart, independent women, then a Kennedy Fox book is for you!

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