I turned just in time to see Marek land a solid punch. Travis turned, and for a moment I thought he had dodged another blow, but he made a complete circle, crashing his elbow straight into the center of Marek’s nose. Blood sprayed my face, and splattered down the front of my cardigan. Marek fell to the concrete floor with a thud, and for a brief moment the room was completely silent. Why oh why did I read this? I’ve read every book in this series. And I’ve enjoyed them! Beautiful Disaster and Walking Disaster were my very first introductions into the new adult genre. I loved those books and they will always hold a special place. But this book…. What did I even read? I scanned the tattoos covering his arm. “I’ll just say that you seem more criminal and less justice.” Jamie McGuire was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She attended Northern Oklahoma College, the University of Central Oklahoma, and Autry Technology Center where she graduated with a degree in Radiography.

After Abby has a dinner date with fellow student Parker, he takes them to watch a fight. Turning out to be another Travis fight, she talks with him beforehand, and he makes a wager with her, which he wins. As he won the match without his opponent touching him, Abby must stay in his apartment for a month. First I will ask you: Have you read Walking Disaster's epilogue? Second: did you read Beautiful Oblivion to the end? If your answers are yes to both, then think about the last three words in the book. Those words reveal T.J.'s true identity. I wrote Beautiful Disasterfor fun while editing Providence. Beautiful Disasterwas never meant to be published. I didn’t think it had a strong, intricate plot like Providence, so at the time I thought it was fluff no one would read. Beautiful Disaster was made up of several of my own college experiences mixed in with a lot of fiction. I wrote it for myself and a couple of girlfriends, wrote it the way I wanted without the pressure of considering that anyone else would read it. As the other novels I’ve written always seem to, Beautiful Disastermolded into what it is today while I was writing. I didn’t have a plan. I didn’t contemplate the plot or characters. I just wrote. Not much to say except that I’m so happy I finally got to read this book, I didn’t know I need it this much 😂🙊…Beautiful Disaster also strays from the book, which some may not approve of, but it does this in a way so that it stands out against a dense market by focusing on more comedic aspects of the love story. Travis winked at America, and as if nothing had happened, shoveled another bite into his mouth. It was then that I noticed a small cut on his eyebrow. He traded glances with Shepley, and then began a conversation with one of the football guys across from him. FOUR. Jamie’s writing was WAY more aggressive in this book. TRAVIS WOULD HAVE NEVER EVEN CONSIDERED LEAVING ABBY. tables seating the Eastern soccer team erupted in laughter, and Travis seemed to be annoyed at what they were laughing about.

Travis settled in for the challenge I presented. “My name’s Travis. Travis Maddox.” I rolled my eyes. “I know who you are.”

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Abby is just too smart for him 😂 she can read him so easily, he didn’t even know she knew all about his little secret, we get to see and learn a little bit more about the other Maddox brothers and their wives, plus more of America and Shep because without them nothing would be possible No, Mark and Pam are great. They practically raised me. She sort of tagged along; she didn’t want me to come alone.”

When Abby's dorm has a water issue, Travis' cousin and Mer's boyfriend Shepley lets Abby stay in their apartment. Travis offers her a spot on his massive bed, but in the morning, she accidentally stimulates him. Travis stared at me as if I’d spoken a foreign language. “I’m wearing boots. Get on.” He slipped on his sunglasses, and the engine snarled when he brought it to life. I climbed on and reached for something to grab on to, but my fingers slipped from leather to the plastic cover of the taillight. The majority of this sequel was basically a regurgitation of Beautiful Disaster, main difference being the exchanging POVs between Abby and Travis. It didn’t really give us anything new but it filled a lot of gaps along the way and it was nice to see how other characters were perceived or what went on in their heads in different scenarios.Since junior year,” she answered, pressing her lips together as she smiled in my direction. “Don’t you remember, Travis? You ruined her sweater.”

Kit, Borys (July 26, 2012). "Studios in Bidding War for 'Fifty Shades'-Lite Novel 'Beautiful Disaster' ". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved June 12, 2021. No you haven’t,” America said before realizing her mistake. “Oh...er...that’s right, I forgot you grabbed a...pizza? Before we left.” The project received considerable public criticism due to McGuire's controversial statements and far-right political viewpoints. [6] [7] [8] Release [ edit ] He smiled his boyish, amused grin, and I turned up my anger a notch, hoping it would cover my unease. I didn’t know how most girls felt around him, but I’d seen how they behaved. I was experiencing more of a disorientated, nauseous feeling than giggly infatuation, and the harder he worked to make me smile, the more unsettled I felt.I paused, recoiling from her sugary tone, and then walked around her. I’d seen her before, talking normally in the commons area of the girls’ dorm, Morgan Hall. Her tone sounded much more mature, then, and I wondered what it was about a toddler’s voice she thought Travis would find appealing. She babbled in a higher octave for a bit longer until he was next to me once again. Bad Boy Travis Maddox, handsome, built, and covered in tattoos, is exactly what Abby needs - and wants - to avoid. He spends his nights winning money in a floating fight club, and his days as the notorious college Lothario. A disaster waiting to happen… Travis watched me pull hair away from my face and then walked to the door, holding it open. “I wouldn’t let anything happen to you, Pigeon.” I don’t mind being friends, but that doesn’t mean you have to try to get in my panties every five seconds.” Travis thinks Abby's good for him because she's a caring and honest individual who wants to better herself, traits Travis finds alluring," says Sprouse.