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Until We Burn (The Beautifully Broken) Kindle Edition

by Courtney Cole (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Dominic Kinkaide does bad, bad things.

As a 24-year old actor with the world on a string, not many women tell Dominic no. In a life where no doesn’t exist, he stretches the boundaries between what is right, what is wrong and what is downright depraved. Dark and damaged, Dom wants no commitments.

He wants no attachments.

He only wants to disappear into the taboo, into a place where he feels something.

Anything.

But when the aching need to disappear into the darkness is the only thing he has left, Dominic flounders. In a world that is hollow and sexual, without a guiding light or a reason to breathe, Dominic is lost and broken. He knows he’ll never be fixed. So he makes a decision.

If he’s going to hell, he might as well make it worth it.

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UNTIL WE BURN is a novella (book 2.5 in the Beautifully Broken series) intended to introduce Dominic Kinkaide, to enhance the reading experience of BEFORE WE FALL (Book 3). Please note that because Dom's lifestyle is wild, this novella contains graphic content and adult material.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GUNPJHA
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 21, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 21, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 443 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 84 pages

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Courtney Cole is a New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels. She enjoys eating reader emotions for breakfast, wearing cashmere socks (when she’s not barefoot) and collecting hula girls.

An optimist, Pacman champion, trophy wife, and fierce mama, her motto is to live with grace. She believes in the power of blonde hair dye and red lipstick, and feels that a well-timed smile can change the world.

To learn more about her, visit www.courtneycolecreates.com

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Good read. Ignore....

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2014

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Negative comments and read this shirt novella. Maybe I am jaded, but I really did not find Dominic as cold, unfeeling and kinky as the blurb suggests. I did enjoy this really quick, but interesting glimpse into Dominic's life and find myself looking forward to reading his full length story as well as getting to know his brothers better (books of their own, I hope). While UWB may not be necessary to read before the novel, it is a well-written, well-developed short little intro to Dominic, his lifestyle (with teasers about his past), that captured my attention for a good 60 minutes. Worth the money, IMO.

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Michelle New

Ladies, it’s time to meet Dominic Kinkaide.

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2015

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Ladies, it’s time to meet Dominic Kinkaide.

“There will be no blacks, no whites, and no rights, no wrong.
I’ll do what feels good, without regard to what society might think.
Because I’m Dominic F'g Kinkaide...and that’s what I do.”

This novella introduces us to Dominic who we’ll get to know a little bit better in Before We Fall. This gives us a taste of just who he is and how he lives. He’s dark, broken and a serious bad boy.

Courtney Cole has brought us the broken, damaged and some jerks in the past, but Dominic takes the cake. He takes what he wants, the way he wants it, after all there is no woman that would be able to resist him.

This short little glimpse into his lifestyle and personality sets up the next book perfectly. It is just enough to ensure that you want to know more about his dark side and if he can be pulled back into the light. A hot little read that was the same, yet different (style wise) from what I’ve grown to expect from Courtney Cole’s writing.

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Carrie J

Not really necessary to read

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2013

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I was about 30% of the way through Before We Fall when I realized there was a novella written before that book. The sole purpose is to introduce the readers to Dominic who is focused on in Before We Fall. I quickly stopped reading and picked this book up to read.

Honestly this book isn't important to read before reading Before We Fall. You learn a bit more about how depraved Dominic is. You also learn about some of the people in his life. This helps explain why he is the way he is.

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Abbey Craine

ehh

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019

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a short story full of wild sex and a boring man. don’t think i’ll read the actual book. i might. but doubtful.

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Amanda

OH MY FREAKIN GAWD!!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013

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Dominic is sooooooooo bad ass and sexy I can't wait to start the third book! Thanks to Amazon it's already loading on my kindle! Yesssssss COURTNEY COLE! Yessssss! You out do yourself every single time! Just when I thought things couldn't get any better the heat gets turned up and I get wowed every time! You are by far my favorite author!!! Hands down!! -bows- AMAZING!

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Christy Townzen

Tyhada Reads Review: Until We Burn by Courtney Cole

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2013

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My thoughts…

Although this is a short novella I really enjoyed it. Until We Burn gives the reader a little bit of insight into who Dominic Kinkaide is. You’ll see how he views things through his eyes. I found him to be a very interesting guy.

Dominic seems like the typical Hollywood movie star. Rich and good looking he’s used to getting his way. Which he does, but he also has a secret or should I say secrets that he’s keeping and I can’t wait to find out what those are.

At first I was sort of curious as to why the author would release a novella about Dominic since he’s getting his own book, but I think it was necessary in order to see what type of guy he is. I know it’s made me want to read his book all the more.

Overall, this is a great novella. The ended has left me hungry for more of Dominic and I can’t wait to read his full story.

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Courtney~MustReadBooksOrDie

Love it!

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2013

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I hope that everyone takes the time to read this novella because it is a great addition not only to the series, but amazing to read and find out more about Dominic that might be missed in Before We Fall. He is a hard guy to like, and it is nice to find out much more about why!

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2013

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Manda's 4 Star Review:

Until We Burn is a novella meant to introduce us to The Beautifully Broken Series newest bad boy and what an introduction it is! Dominic Kinkaide is a bad boy, who always gets what he wants, but he is also broken and living with a past that keeps him that way.

I love this series and am so excited for Dominic s story. This little look into the story definitely has me excited to read Before We Fall. I am so curious to know what happened to make Dom the way he is. Courtney Cole has a way with writing these wonderfully damaged characters. Pax and Gabriel from the first 2 books were amazing characters, with these amazing stories and I have no doubt Dom will be as well. Really looking forward to Before We fall. This series is a must read!! You will not be disappointed

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Emma (Book Angel Booktopia)

the ultimate broken bad boy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2013

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OMG there is messed up and then there is Dominic Kincaide. Courtney uses this short story to show the emotional and mental state that Dominic is in. Hints of the past that have shaped him into this person whet the appetite for the full length novel published in December.

Dominic isn't particularly likeable, at this point he has few redeeming features. His celebrity status enhances his disregard for other people and to be completely honest you can understand why. Women throw themselves at him, degrading themselves which does nothing to restore Dominic's faith in human nature. With everything (and I do mean everything) there for the taking is it any wonder that Dominic turns to kinky shenanigans in order to feel something.

Dominic embraces his lifestyle wholeheartedly, yet there is a hint of vulnerability to him with the pendant he carries and the story behind that and his relationship to the mysterious Emma (yes my heart leapt into my mouth at the name). Being completely honest, certain intimate acts described left me feeling the need for a hot shower to wash away the feelings of dirt (it's probably my age), yet the story is so compelling; it's like watching a horrific car crash, you know it's going to make you squirm yet you can't drag your eyes away from it.

I cannot wait for Before We Fall, I need to know what happened to make Dominic the way he is and if he ever receives redemption.