Twisted Beauty: Glimmers of Intrigue Amid Familiar Tropes ⭐⭐⭐

Summer Cooper’s Twisted Beauty kicks off the Twisted Intentions series with an intriguing premise and compelling drama, but it occasionally stumbles under the weight of overused tropes and uneven pacing. While the book delivers moments of tension and heat, it doesn’t quite break new ground in the crowded dark romance genre.

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The story follows Keily, a former beauty queen turned divorcee, struggling to rebuild her life after her husband’s NFL dreams crumble. Her path crosses with Logan Sinclair, a successful CEO with a mysterious past and a personal vendetta. Their dynamic is built on tension and unresolved history, with Logan intent on making Keily his personal assistant—a role that promises both professional and personal challenges.

Cooper does a solid job establishing Keily’s vulnerability and Logan’s dominance, creating a push-pull relationship that keeps readers engaged. The dialogue between the two is sharp, with moments of genuine chemistry. However, some interactions feel repetitive, and the narrative occasionally leans too heavily on clichés of the genre, such as the arrogant billionaire and the feisty but struggling heroine.

The job interview between Keily and Logan crackles with tension, especially as Logan begins to see through Keily’s polished facade, testing her in ways that highlight her resilience and desperation.

"In Logan’s world, trust wasn’t given—it was earned. And Keily had a lot to prove."

While the book sets up the stakes well, some aspects of the story feel underdeveloped. While compelling, Logan's mysterious motivations overshadow Keily’s backstory and internal struggles. Similarly, the pacing fluctuates, with some scenes dragging while others rush through pivotal moments.

For fans of dark romance, Twisted Beauty offers enough intrigue and steamy tension to keep the pages turning. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it lays the groundwork for what could be a captivating series.

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