Book description
'Ward writes with the same compelling energy as you get in a blockbuster Netflix series'
Daily Mail
'Compelling. Filled with unexpected twists... a riveting read'
Sarah Pekkanen, author of The Wife Between Us
Maddie and Ian's romance began when he was serving in the British Army and she was a…
Why read it?
1 author picked Beautiful Bad as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is rich in detail and tells the story of Maddie who is a travel writer who meets her future husband, Ian, while abroad. From the beginning during a 911 call, it’s obvious that something has gone badly wrong. This is a wonderfully written book, set in the Balkans, Iraq, and Kansas, to name a few places, and is full of tension. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
From Karen's list on featuring transport.
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