Published: Jan. 30, 2013
Words: 91,656 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781301550753

Short description

They agreed on three months...but their love knew no boundaries. Jack prefers simplicity in the form of a beautiful female companion with no strings attached. He arranges relationships like business deals and they’re always the same. No long term relationships. No real names. Laurelyn Prescott enters his life, his strategy must change because this player is like none he's ever encountered.

Extended description

They agreed on three months...but their love knew no boundaries.

Jack McLachlan is a winemaking magnate and easily one of Australia’s most eligible bachelors. His success and wealth makes him no stranger to the complications of romantic relationships and that’s why he goes to extreme measures to avoid the hassle. He prefers simplicity in the form of a beautiful female companion with no strings attached. He arranges relationships like business deals and they’re always the same. No long term relationships. No real names.

It’s his game and his rules. He’s content to play as usual, but when Laurelyn Prescott enters his life, his strategy must change because this player is like none he's ever encountered. His world is turned on its head after he begins a three month affair with the beautiful American musician. Nothing goes according to plan and as he breaks more and more of his own rules for her, she’s exceptionally close to becoming something he never thought possible. His .. (Read more) They agreed on three months...but their love knew no boundaries.

Jack McLachlan is a winemaking magnate and easily one of Australia’s most eligible bachelors. His success and wealth makes him no stranger to the complications of romantic relationships and that’s why he goes to extreme measures to avoid the hassle. He prefers simplicity in the form of a beautiful female companion with no strings attached. He arranges relationships like business deals and they’re always the same. No long term relationships. No real names.

It’s his game and his rules. He’s content to play as usual, but when Laurelyn Prescott enters his life, his strategy must change because this player is like none he's ever encountered. His world is turned on its head after he begins a three month affair with the beautiful American musician. Nothing goes according to plan and as he breaks more and more of his own rules for her, she’s exceptionally close to becoming something he never thought possible. His ultimate game changer.
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romance, adult contemporary, m leighton, samantha young, georgia cates, down to you, on dublin street, beauty from pain, beauty series, up to me

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Review by: kirsty lander on March 22, 2013 :
I am so blown away by this book that I'm not even sure how to put it in to words, but I guess I'll try..

Beauty from Pain is so unlike anything else I have ever read. Yes we may have the broken heroine who is struggling to deal with a painful break up, and we may have the sexy billionaire, but apart from that everything else is so new.

Laurelyn Prescott is embarking on a three month trip around the world to Australia with her best friend, Addison. They will be staying with Addison's brother and forgetting about life back home. Just what Laurelyn needs - a break, the sun, a bit of fun with her best friend and NO men. With some wise words from Addison, their journey begins.

"Listen to me, Laurelyn. The best way to get over somebody is to get under someone else."


Jack McLachlan. Jack freaking McLahlan. I absolutely loved him. He was the rich and sexy billionaire owner of many wineries across Australia and New Zealand but he doesn't like the world, or his 'companions' to know this. He is a mystery to woman and that is exactly the way he intends to keep it when he meets Laurelyn one night in a bar.

They agree on 3 months together. Nothing more, nothing less. This is perfect for both Jack and Laurelyn, Jack because he doesn't have time in his life for more and Laurelyn because she will be returning home to the US after this 3 months and will never have to see him again. It's all very simple, 3 months, no sharing personal details of each others lives - including names, and by the end of it they will both walk away never seeing each other again. Easy, right? I'll let you find out...

"Baby, you've fucked my mind without touching my body."


This was one of the sexiest books I have ever read, but there was so much more to it than just the hot and steamy scenes. I felt real, heavy emotions whilst reading this. All the way through I was almost pleading and begging Jack to just give in and say to hell with his three months and I was never sure whether I was going to get my way or not. It does leave off in a cliffhanger but thankfully we are given the first chapter of the next book, due out May 20th, so you can definitely see the direction the book will be taking. I can not wait to get back to some more of Laurelyn and Jack.

"Loving him will forever be my Beauty from Pain.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Louisa Maggio on March 12, 2013 : (no rating)
Beauty From Pain tells the story of Laurelyn Prescott, an American musician who travels down to Australia (more specifically the small almost desolate country town of Wagga Wagga) with her best friend for a 3 month stay. While out on her first night down under, Laurelyn begrudgingly agrees to go on stage and sing. This is where the handsome billionaire winemaker, Jack Henry McLachlan, spots his new ‘companion’. Instantly Jack is drawn to Laurelyn and preconceives a plan to proposition her for a 3 month, no strings relationship where the rules entail that no real names are disclosed and the promise of no contact after the 3 months is up is guaranteed.
So as Jack becomes Lachlan and Laurelyn becomes Paige the two embark on their three month affair, and slowly things begin to change...a lot. What Laurelyn and Jack don’t anticipate is the extent to which the lines between the rules they set blur, and slowly they are letting one another in deeper and cannot seem to stop.


I won a copy of this book from the very talented author Georgia Cates, and in all honesty before I got my hands on it I was extremely excited to read the story. I did not anticipate however, just how much I would fall in love with these characters and how attached and engrossed I would become in this book. The dual perspective of both Laurelyn and Jack is powerful and really allows the reader a greater depth of understanding, than if the story was simply just told from Laurelyn’s perspective. I highly recommend this book, especially to those who are fans of the Fifty Shades and Crossfire Trilogies, which explore dominant male protagonists. I cannot wait for the next instalment to be released. This was a brilliant and beautifully written novel.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Louisa Maggio on March 12, 2013 :
Beauty From Pain tells the story of Laurelyn Prescott, an American musician who travels down to Australia (more specifically the small almost desolate country town of Wagga Wagga) with her best friend for a 3 month stay. While out on her first night down under, Laurelyn begrudgingly agrees to go on stage and sing. This is where the handsome billionaire winemaker, Jack Henry McLachlan, spots his new ‘companion’. Instantly Jack is drawn to Laurelyn and preconceives a plan to proposition her for a 3 month, no strings relationship where the rules entail that no real names are disclosed and the promise of no contact after the 3 months is up is guaranteed.
So as Jack becomes Lachlan and Laurelyn becomes Paige the two embark on their three month affair, and slowly things begin to change...a lot. What Laurelyn and Jack don’t anticipate is the extent to which the lines between the rules they set blur, and slowly they are letting one another in deeper and cannot seem to stop.


I won a copy of this book from the very talented author Georgia Cates, and in all honesty before I got my hands on it I was extremely excited to read the story. I did not anticipate however, just how much I would fall in love with these characters and how attached and engrossed I would become in this book. The dual perspective of both Laurelyn and Jack is powerful and really allows the reader a greater depth of understanding, than if the story was simply just told from Laurelyn’s perspective. I highly recommend this book, especially to those who are fans of the Fifty Shades and Crossfire Trilogies, which explore dominant male protagonists. I cannot wait for the next instalment to be released. This was a brilliant and beautifully written novel.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Delphinam on March 05, 2013 :
I simply loved this book. Was the premise the most realistic one out there? Absolutely not, but that made it all the more fun. Georgia Cates wrote such this beautiful tale of love sneaking up on people. Two broken people from halfway around the world, finding each other and discovering themselves at the same time. Here are some of the things I really liked about this book:

*Jack and Laurelyn were both really likable characters, despite their flaws. Trust me, they had flaws a plenty.

*The book alternated points of view by chapter. This gave us glimpses into what each of them was thinking, but in a very easy and fun to read way.

*Ummm, yes this book may cause your Kindle to smoke due to some very hot scenes.

*Silly as it may be, the fact that very early on in the book Georgia poked fun at her own genre made me smile and actually made me look at the book a bit differently.

*The secondary characters, though not overly present, added an interesting dynamic to "their" story. I would say this was especially true for both Ben and Jack's mom.

*The ending. Well, not really the ending, but the fact that Georgia's sneak peak after the book ended made all the nervousness I felt reading the last chapter go away. This is a two (maybe three) part series, so it was not all tied up in a pretty little bow. Many authors would have left us completely wondering if there would be a next book. She gave us just enough of a glimpse that I was able to turn off my kindle with a smile on your face.

If you like contemporary NA romances with a ton of heat, likable yet broken characters and "this could never happen but *sigh* I wish it could" premise, this book is probably for you. I am so looking forward to what happens next.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Natalie Morgan on March 01, 2013 :
I have two things to say 1) WOW! 2) I'm not sure I'm going to be able wait until May 30th for the next book. I don't usually write reviews on books I read but this book was amazing. Never mind being one of my favorites for the year, this definitely makes the list of all time favorite books. Even saying "I highly recommend this book" doesnt do this book justice!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: tracie lampe on Feb. 22, 2013 :
This is by far one of my favorite books this year- I know the year just started but it's one that will stay on the top!
Laurelyn is one sassy chick I love her and I respect that she followed the "Agreement". She did everything right. Jack well he didn't seem to follow one of his own rules when it came to Laurelyn but unlike the other companions she could careless about his money. Throughtout the book each of their stories unfolds and you can help but root for them to have a HEA. I am hear to tell you the ending is anything but! It was a fabulous ending but a heart breaking one at that. Author Georgia Cates gives us a taste of the next book that is due out in Summer 2013- I am hoping for an early release as Laurlyn & Jack will surely haunt my thoughts until them.
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(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Crystal on Feb. 21, 2013 : (no rating)
This book was awesome!! It was one of the best books that I have read in a long time. I couldn't put it down!! I can't wait for the next one!! So ready to read it now!! Thanks Georgia for for your incredible writing skills. This was your best one yet!!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Ellen Gault on Feb. 09, 2013 :
Let me begin by saying this is one of the best books that I have read this year and will definitely be in my top 10 of 2013. I absolutely loved it. In fact, I love all of Georgia Cate's books, but Beauty From Pain was a unique experience, one I won't soon forget. Laurelyn Prescott finds herself in Australia with her friend Addison for 3 months, after experiencing a really difficulty breakup from a relationship, one in which she was completely and totally deceived and hurt. She's a musician, but has walked away from it all, at least temporarily, to get away from the guy and the situation that has caused this. She and Addison are staying with Addison's brother Ben, who has an apartment there. When she meets Ben, he's obviously attracted to her, but that is the last thing Laurelyn wants, especially since it is her best friend's brother.

Jack Henry McLachlan is a multimillionaire, works in the wine business, and is one of Australia's most eligible bachelors. He likes women, but he likes them with no strings attached, having found things just work better all the way around that way. He "arranges" relationships with women, laying out the rules up front, rules which include fake names and a set time limit for the affair, but also promising them the time of their lives. He has been as successful in doing this as has he has been in business, and he likes it that way. It just so happens that his business has landed him in the same city that Laurelyn is in, and as fate would have it, they wind up in the same club one night in the town of Wagga Wagga, Laurelyn catches his eye, and Jack decides he must have her.

Laurelyn isn't like the other women that Jack has met and had arrangements with. In fact, she isn't like any other woman he has ever known. First of all she's younger, she has quite a sense of humor, and she has no intention of being coerced into anything, making it clear to him that she is not some sort of escort or whore. Jack McLachlan is handsome, hot, charming, oozing sex appeal, and very, very convincing. Laurelyn soon finds herself giving into his request, despite her reservations, because there is just something about this man she can't resist.

What begins as an "arrangement" begins to grow into so much more. Jack AKA Lachlan Henry, soon finds himself breaking many of his own rules with Laurelyn AKA Paige Beckett. He has feelings for her he hasn't had for anyone before, feelings he doesn't understand and tries to ignore. It becomes clear that she cares about him for him, and not what he can do for her. He treats her like a princess, and they grow to become really good friends, and the sex, well let's just say it is off the charts amazing.....more amazing than either of them has ever experienced before. Despite Laurelyn's deepening feelings for Jack, she realizes that their relationship is nothing more than an "agreement", a verbal contract, and even though it many times seems like more, this truth is always foremost in her mind. During their 3 months together they incur many different situations that completely change their original "arrangement," but when push comes to shove and it comes time to leave, will Jack decide to confess his true feelings, or will he be too late and lose Laurelyn forever?

I loved Laurelyn's character. She had been through hell, but still managed to have a sense of humor, despite all the heartache she had been through. She has never had much, and doesn't expect much, which soon becomes obvious to Jack. She's been dealt an unfair hand in life, one which has has caused her to have many issues, but she is real, and I found myself very connected to her, experiencing her joy and heartache right along with her. Jack Henry McLachlan is sex on a stick and I could just devour him. I mean the man is the epitome of hotness. I loved him, then got aggravated with him, swooned after him, then wanted to shake him into realizing what was in front of him. He is mysterious, sometimes hot tempered, and can be kind, loving, and charming. He is very dominant and used to getting what he wants, while giving just as much. I mean the man is irresistible

I loved Jack and Laurelyn's relationship and watching what it developed into, experiencing every emotion from one end of the scale to the other right along with them. The chemistry between these two is so hot you can almost feel the flames as you read. I stayed up to the wee hours of the morning because I could not put this book down, and the ending, well the ending killed me, and I mean that in a good way. Rest assured that Georgia Cates gives you a little insight into what is coming next so you aren't crushed. Beauty From Surrender is just going to be epic and I can't wait. If you love hot, steamy, contemporary romance, then Beauty From Pain is a must read.

Favorite Quotes:

"So you've never danced on stage in f**k-me pumps for a bunch of horny bastards?"
I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. "You say that like your're pretty familiar with the scene."
..."Yes and no."
"Yes to what and no too what?"
"No, I've never danced on stage for horny bastards, but yes, I wear f**k-me pumps when I dance on the pole."

I'm naked with this man. The thought makes me want to do my happy dance, but I decide to save it for later when I'm alone.

I'm afraid I've screwed up big time. I feel the pooling in my eyes and I look toward the ceiling, pleading with my sockets to drink the tears. I hold my breath and cup my hands over my mouth to hold back the sob in my chest. In my confusion over what has just happened, I go for the wrong door in an attempt to get away from him. "That's the closet." Shit if I care. I walk into the small pitch-black room.......Several minutes pass and I hear a few light taps on the door, but I don't say anything......I'm hurt and belittled because he yelled at me, and maybe even a little frightened by the fury in his voice. "I sort of know you're in there unless there's a hidden dungeon I don't know about." He opens the door and comes inside to stand with me........"Can we agree this was a misunderstanding and talk about something else?" I ask. He hugs me in the darkness and kisses my head. "I think that's a great idea, but can we leave the closet?"
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: mandy anderson on Feb. 07, 2013 :
Jack is used to spending weeks with a girl then leaving her in the past. He likes it that way. No commitments, no fuss. Just use the girl for what she is worth and leave her behind. The "girls" never know his name and it keeps things nice and neat in the end. This way of life has worked perfectly for him for the past few years. That is until Laurelyn walks into his life.

Laurelyn is taking some "me time" and spending the entire summer with her best friend in Australia. Little did she know that a few days in and she would be given a proposal that would change her whole summer and quite possibly her life. When presented with the decision of getting to spend 3 months with a gorgeous man, what’s a girl to do? Well accept obviously!

BEAUTY FROM PAIN is like a cross between PRETTY WOMAN, INDECENT PROPOSAL, and unicorn tap dancing on a double rainbow. Why a unicorn tap dancing on a double rainbow? Cause that would be freakin awesome right? Mix those 3 together and you have this fascinating book with all its sexy glory. And this book is hot…like scorching hot. These two are like friggin rabbits…constantly going at it. Kudos for their race horse stamina.

Even though Jack is confident and sure of himself, I started seeing some of his barriers fall when around Laurelyn. He thinks he is protecting his future from becoming prey to a hectic, time consuming lifestyle that revolves around his work, leaving no time for a wife and family. But in all honesty, he is truly hurting and lonely. He just hasn’t noticed it yet. Once Laurelyn storms into his life, her sunshine breaks through his tough exterior and shows him that maybe having someone to love wouldn’t be so bad after all. But his pride and thick skull may jeopardize happiness and love from ever happening.

This is one heck of a story people. I actually stopped myself from finishing the book last night...giving me time to have the story last a little longer.I was just so scared for the book to end. But as soon as I get to the end I see that there will be another book. Yes, the story will continue on. Yes, we will have more of Jack and Laurelyn. Oh but that girl better make him work for it. Ummmmhmmm. Most definitely he needs to work for it.

BEAUTY FROM PAIN will have you smiling one second and hot and bothered the next. The scenes are hot and continue to get hotter as the story progresses. And in the end, if you are not teary eyed, there is something wrong with you. Get this book today…read it, devour it, immerse yourself in it…and I promise you will be handing over your first born just to get your hands on book 2, BEAUTY FROM SURRENDER. Yep, it is that good.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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