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Beautiful Illusions (Escape to Lake Loveless Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Addison Moore (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 537 ratings
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Escape to Lake Loveless where the skies are blue, the evergreens are verdant, and the lake is shimmering with secrets.

From New York Times Bestseller Addison Moore comes a story of secrets and lies that detonate when the unimaginable truth comes to light.


Sometimes the past comes back to haunt you—in the most heartbreakingly beautiful way. Gavin’s story. I fell in love hard and fast. As quick as she came into my world she was gone. Demi said she has secrets—that she’s done horrible things. Who hasn’t? I’m not going to let the past determine our future. Sometimes love lays forever at your feet and sometimes you need to fight for it. Demi is worth every damn battle we’ll have to go through. I’d take on the world just to keep her safe. And, knowing what I do about her, I just might have to. All I need with Demi is one more night to convince her we’re worth it. And that one night is going to cost me everything.

From the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author, Addison Moore...Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books...easy, frothy fun!

Original publication date September 25, 2014
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  • "A GREAT LOVE STORY and Not A CLIFFHANGER!! I fell in love with the Hero and the mother as she brought so much to the story!! Unconditional love. No matter what happened, he trusted her and loved her through out the book. Thank you Addison for NOT MAKING THIS A CLIFFHANGER!!!!THIS BOOK IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!"--Kindle Customer
  • "FIVE HEART MELTING STARS...No Cliffhanger and a Happily Ever After what more could you want."--Tantalizing Reviews
  • "Highly Addictive, Memorable Summer Romance!!!Exciting, dramatic, shocking novel filled with plenty of boy-girl drama to keep you reading into the night.I am most impressed with Addison Moore's writing style and description, because she has the stunning ability to place words side by side in ways that I would never think of. Her syntax and diction are excellent, making a very enjoyable read that flows very nicely from page to page." --L.M. Miller
  • "LOVE!!! I absolutely loved this AMAZING book.. I couldn't put it down and I can't wait to read more of her work. I felt like the characters were so real. Addison Moore really knows how to make the characters jump off the page and the way she writes about the scenery had me wanting to go there."--A.H. Thompson
  • "BEAUTIFUL WONDERFUL STORY of young love, oh the indecision ,the ANGST!! Very sweet and romantic!  AWESOME!"-- B. ROSS
  • "I laughed I cried I loved!! Addison Moore did a phenomenal job in writing this story. The story of young first love coming to fruition was great. I love the family connections and how hard decisions had to be made. In today's society things don't always work out the way they should. I could see this happening in real life. But then again sometimes dreams do come true!!!" --Kimber F. 
  • "ANOTHER GREAT READ BY ADDISON MOORE!She has done it again...With her witty humor! I love how much thought she puts into her characters, she really brings them and the story to life as you read..If you have not had the pleasure to read an Addison Moore book, you are surely missing out. You should start with Beautiful Oblivion or any of her books, it does not matter witch one because I will guarantee you once you have read one, you will read them all...I bow down to You Addison Moore another great read...I always get to Lol with tears in my eyes while reading your books, love the emotional roller coaster you always take me for a ride on in every single book! I would recommend this for 17 and up."--K. Parton
  • "SWEET READ! The characters were WELL DEVELOPED, and I LOVED THE authors IMAGERY, and the way the characters interacted with each other. I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN I think I read it in 2 days! I will definitely be reading other books by this author!"--Amber P.
  • "AWESOME LOVE STORY! I loved this story! Keeps you wanting more and more. I loved the two main character as well as the others, it makes you want to hear and read everyone story. Would recommend if you like a good young love story with a little TWISTS AND TURNS."--Kindle Customer
  • "Amazing, heartwarming, romantic perfection! This book was so INCREDIBLE! I would love to read more about their story! I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for an amazing, sweet novel to read!" --Jennifer
  • "MUST READ! I just love Addison Moore's books, so when i seen this book i knew that it was going to be just as good as the rest if not better. OMG I fell in love with Ace's character and i was dying reading that they both loved each other but didn't think nothing of it. but some parts seemed so obvious, i am so glad to have read such a GREAT LOVE STORY!"-- A.
  • "HOT and STEAMY and ROMANTIC!!! Everything I enjoy in a book--sexy romance and HEART WARMING characters that can't help sharing unusually hot chemistry together! Pages on fire...A fun, sexy romp!"--D. Simmons
  • "TOUCHING LOVE STORY! A BEAUTIFUL, CAPTIVATING laid out novel from the beginning to the end."--Happy Mom
  • "BETTER THAN FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE FIRST GUY TO STEAL YOUR HEART! I truly loved this book. The author has a great ability to tell a sweet love story where you are routing for each and every character. I love how Addison Moore is able to complete the story without a dreaded cliffhanger. I also love how she was able to bring this story to life and have you wanting that HEA. I also love how she carried these fabulous characters!"--L. Markson
  • "SWEET and sexy FIRST LOVE! FUNNY, WITTY, TOUCHING, sweet..the magic of first love...theBEAUTY of first love...what you wish you'd had, or did...the twist and turns of growing up, lessons learned. I can't wait to read the next book..to remember...to wish...to believe....to relive."--G. Martin
  • "I really LOVED THIS STORY! It was BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN! The descriptiveness of the surroundings was CAPTIVATING. I fell in love with Ace and Reese. I enjoyed seeing how their passion unfolded. The other characters in the book complimented them beautifully. I wish there was more to the story. I would of love to know what happened years down the road. GREAT READ!!"--M. G.
  • "READ IT! SWEET ROMANTIC, AND LOVED THE CHARACTERS!" --Romance Junkie
  • "Oh My Gosh! This was FREAKING MARVELOUS from page one to end! ADDISON MOORE ISnow AN AUTO-BUY AUTHOR for me. I was completely BLOWN AWAY by her writing style and CAPTIVATED I was. This is the first book I've read from her and definitely PLAN TO READ MOREfrom her."--N. Denise
  • "ANOTHER GREAT ONE FROM ADDISON MOORE! I can really say that the people who haven't read her books are missing out. I recommend this book to absolutely everyone!"--C. Gentry
  • "WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STORY! This was an enjoyable SWEET LOVE STORY. This is a enjoyable addition to Addison Moore's collection."--Michelle from My Love of Books
  • "HEARTWARMING! Love LOVE this story. An AWESOME HEA story."--Read, Love and Repeat

About the Author

Addison Moore is a New York Times, USA TODAY, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author who writes contemporary and paranormal romance. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine. Previously she worked as a therapist on a locked psychiatric unit for nearly a decade. She resides on the West Coast with her husband, four wonderful children, and two dogs where she eats too much chocolate and stays up way too late. When she's not writing, she's reading. Feel free to visit her blog at addisonmoorewrites.blogspot.com

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01IYDCCXC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hollis Thatcher Press, Ltd. (July 22, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 22, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2057 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1099388694
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 537 ratings

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Humor with a side of homicide. Addison's mysteries are criminally cozy.

Addison Moore is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author who writes mystery, psychological thrillers and romance. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan magazine. Previously she worked as a therapist on a locked psychiatric unit for nearly a decade. She resides on the West Coast with her husband, four wonderful children and two cats where she eats too much chocolate and stays up way too late. When she's not writing, she's reading.

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KSJ
5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING!!! ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!! A MUST READ!
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2014
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Addison Moore blew me away with this one! The second installment in the Beautiful Oblivion series, Beautiful Illusions, is a MUST READ!!
Beautiful Illusions has everything you could want in a book. There's humor and snark, love, romance, and passion, and twists and turns that had me guessing till the very end! I loved every last moment of this book!
Demi (AKA- Emmy) has had a hard life. Her mother died giving birth to her and she lost her father in her teenage years, so she was forced to live with her step-mother, more like step-monster, and step-brother (the pervert that he is). And they are just all around horrible people! When she's finally able to get away from them she finds herself doing anything to survive, including things she never thought she'd ever to do! But it's a blessing in disguise, when the direction her life is heading in lands her on the doorstep of one incredibly HOT guy... Gavin Jackson!
Gavin is sex on legs! He is drop dead gorgeous and can have any woman he wants, and usually does. He's had it pretty tough too. He lost both his parents in a car accident and has been taking care of his little sister, working extra hard so he can put her through college. When this beautiful young woman, Emmy, walks into his room unannounced, wearing very little, he instantly thinks it's some kind of prank. Little does he know, fate brought them together, and he soon realizes she's the best thing that's ever happened to him.
Gavin and Emmy are a lot alike. Both have had their fair share of hook-ups, one a bit more than the other, and they've both had a pretty rough life. Gavin knows Emmy's not being totally honest with him, but he has to let her be and take the time she needs to open up on her own. But will she ever be able to come to terms with the feelings brewing inside her? And what happens when the pieces of the puzzle come crumbling down around them?
This book immediately drew me in. I was in love with the characters from the very beginning. And every time I thought I had it figured out, something happened to throw me for a loop! The twists and turns are amazing! The snark and humor, to die for! The love and romance will warm your soul and set your heart on fire!
Addison Moore nailed it! She wrote this incredible story, and I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who enjoys a good love story! You will not be disappointed!
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ReadingOwl
4.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming and sexy
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2017
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What a tale. Whew. Ups. Downs. Murder. Lying. It's the whole gambit of mystery, terror, and very hot sex!

Gavin and Demi share a secret neither of them knows. They are drawn together in a most unusual way and fall for each other hard. Demi is full of lies and contradictions and Gavin wants to protect her.

I enjoyed the story very much and like how all the rough edges and wrongs were righted in the end. Good does prevail in the end.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ahhhh❤️
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023
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It took awhile for me to get into this book. Not because of the book itself. I restarted several time and I'm glad I finished it. Oh.my.heart
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3.0 out of 5 stars Heavy drama more than romance
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017
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I was disappointed that this was more of a heavy drama than a romance. It told about one tragedy after another. I kept hoping it would get lighter since it was depressing me. However it did finally have a happy ending.
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Roush
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Illusions and other Addison Moore books...
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016
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I have to admit something to myself and publicly. I have become addicted to Addison Moore's novels. This is probably the 6th one I have read and my biggest complaint is that I don't get my daily tasks done once I start her books. It seems like I have to keep reading untill it's completed. Her novels start off slow giving you enough detail about the characters to keep you reading, and then when you have a grasp of each it seems like the pace of the books always pick up.. I'm so glad that I found one of her books on a free list. Once I had read the first of the 3 AM Kisses stories I started buying her books because I wasn't content to try and wait for another one to be offered free. Do yourself a favor if you love to read and try one of her stories, they all seem to be very good....
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lojo
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018
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Although the first third of the book was slow, as the story evolved it provided some crucial information to set up the foundation of the last two thirds of the book. It was a heart wrenching story about two people who have been broken and with each other find the will to live life together after being put back together. I cried and rejoiced at the various twists and turns in the book. I highly recommend you read it.
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Jerry
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Illusions
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2017
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A great story. Demi (Emmy) has had a hard life. Her mother dies right after she has her. Her dad dies when she is a teen but not before he marries the devil and her awful son.
Gavin is a hot guy who has lost his parents too. There is some twist in how Demi and Gavin come together. Will they be able to heal from their past hurts to have their happy ending? I highly recommend this story.
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Robert Martinez
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Addison Moore!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018
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This story had me from the prologue and Demi/Emmy and Gavin were great characters. It broke my heart to read some of the things that had happened to Demi, and her prayer in the prologue just made me feel for her from the beginning. I had to read it twice just because I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything. I didn't but I did enjoy the story twice.
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Jojobeans
2.0 out of 5 stars A departure from reality
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2015
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This is the second book I've read by this author. She's very skilled at putting words together but after a while it starts to feel slow. I skipped through a lot of this book because I became bored with the descriptive language, although some people might really like it. Both this book and the first in this series are just a little too far from reality for me to really enjoy. I realize it's fiction, but if the situations aren't believable it's hard to stay engaged. The heroine's abuse, her time in the brothel, the amount of sex everyone is having everywhere, the evilness of the villain...together it's all just too much to swallow. I've read two of her books and probably won't read another for these reasons.
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Amy Kierans
5.0 out of 5 stars a heart thief...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2014
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I have enjoyed all of Addisons work that I have read, but this one has well and truly stole my heart. I could not put this book down and this story had such a strong story line which ensured I kept wanting to keep reading! Highly highly highly recommend a read. Just be ready to let the characters into your heart.
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Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Illusions (Beautiful Oblivion Book 2)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2015
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Yes the book was right true love would last forever and overcome everything. Very tough and sad but. It had a happy ending.
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Dylily21
5.0 out of 5 stars Smashed it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2015
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Another great book. In this series we meet Demi and how her and Gavin's lives are intertwined in ways you would not believe. Still think Warren is a twat but he does some good in his own weird way! Well done Addison, I'm moving into the next one in the saga!
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Pat GOldsmith
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2015
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Again a very good read if you like romances worth reading very good author
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