We Could Be Beautiful: A Novel Hardcover – June 28, 2016 by
From the Publisher.A spellbinding psychological debut novel, Swan Huntley’s We Could Be Beautiful is the story of a wealthy woman who has everything—and yet can trust no one.
Catherine West has spent her entire life surrounded by beautiful things. She owns an immaculate Manhattan apartment, she collects fine art, she buys exquisite handbags and clothing, and she constantly redecorates her home. And yet, despite all this, she still feels empty. She sees her personal trainer, she gets weekly massages, and occasionally she visits her mother and sister on the Upper East Side, but after two broken engagements and boyfriends who wanted only her money, she is haunted by the fear that she’ll never have a family of her own. One night, at an art opening, Catherine meets William Stockton, a handsome man who shares her impeccable taste and love of beauty. He is educated, elegant, and even has a personal connection—his parents and Catherine’s parents were friends years ago. But as he and Catherine grow closer, she begins to encounter strange signs, and her mother, Elizabeth (now suffering from Alzheimer’s), seems to have only bad memories of William as a boy. In Elizabeth’s old diary she finds an unnerving letter from a former nanny that cryptically reads: “We cannot trust anyone . . . ” Is William lying about his past? And if so, is Catherine willing to sacrifice their beautiful life in order to find the truth? Featuring a fascinating heroine who longs for answers but is blinded by her own privilege, We Could Be Beautiful is a glittering, seductive, utterly surprising story of love, money, greed, and family.
Lauren @ Always Me said:
I was totally expecting this to be horror based on the cover for some reason… 🙂
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Hfineisen said:
It’s a psychological mystery/thriller. Close,lol. Happy Reading!
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Vicki said:
I like the beginning and want to know more.
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Hfineisen said:
I’m going to keep reading this one. Thanks for stopping by. Happy Reading!
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Anne Bennett said:
The cover is so spooky. I am very intrigued by this book.
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Hfineisen said:
It matches the title well, Doesn’t it? Happy Reading!
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Maria D. said:
I like the beginning – it’s pretty telling about how self involved the primary character is – I kinda like the sound of this book – hope you enjoy it! Thanks for visiting my Friday meme earlier
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Hfineisen said:
That’s an astute observation. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Happy Reading!
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