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Beautiful #3

A Beautiful Melody

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A Continuation of the Beautiful Series.

This is Naomi's story, due out in November 2013.

300 pages, Paperback

First published November 29, 2013

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Lilliana Anderson

78 books1,176 followers
Bestselling Author of the Beautiful Series, Drawn and 47 Things, Lilliana has always loved to read and write, considering it the best form of escapism that the world has to offer.
Australian born and bred, she writes New Adult Romance revolving around her authentically Aussie characters with all the quirks you’d expect from those born Down Under.
Lilliana feels that the world should see Australia for more than just it's outback and tries to show characters in a city and suburban setting.
When she isn't writing, she wears the hat of 'wife and mother' to her husband and four children.
Before Lilliana turned to writing, she worked in a variety of industries and studied humanities and communications before transferring to commerce/law at university.
Originally from Sydney's Western suburbs, she currently lives a fairly quiet life in suburban Melbourne.

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Profile Image for Kristine GPI Bookblog.
379 reviews25 followers
December 30, 2013
I was given an arc in exchange for an honest review...

Where do I start, after reading all of "A Beautiful..." Series I had thought I'd found my fav couple in Paige and Elliot, sure I was interested to read Melody's story but I had my favorite couple and I was content. Melody was so effortlessly likeable in "A Beautiful Forever" and I was intrigued to hear about what happened for her after she left England - but gosh ABM was so much more than I was even hoping for. The angst between Marcus & Theo - I mean when presented with your teen crush and school friend who do you choose, how do you make that decision when your not only in the same band but when you're choices are brothers...
ABM was such an effortless read, once I started I couldn't put it down and then I didn't want it to end... It was an easy
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3,305 reviews1,779 followers
November 14, 2017
Lilliana Anderson has done it again! It was an entertaining and easy read. I discovered this talented author by accident when I stumbled onto A Beautiful Struggle, so I was pleasantly surprised to find the Beautiful story was to continue with a series, although each can also stand-alone. I find her writing to be vivid and realistic. She writes emotional stories with spice, and her characters tend to stay with me, even after I have finished the last page. When I stopped reading to carry on with my own life, I found myself thinking about their conversations and recalled them as if I had been a part of the exchange. I enjoyed this story start to finish, not a bad page or paragraph to be found. I hope there is more coming soon... I fear I am addicted.
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22 reviews
November 22, 2013
I was given an ARC for my honest review. I was also a beta reader for this book.

I love Naomi! She is a normal girl and has her head on straight. I have read all of the Beautiful series and this by far is a favorite. It is a little different than the others but great all the same. I love Theo. He is the tall, silent type. Marcus got on my nerves a little bit but I am interested to see his story. ;-)

I recommend this book for anyone who loves music, love, and hot boys!

Good job, Lilli!
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262 reviews7 followers
December 2, 2013
Received an ARC of this book in exchange of an honest review.

Absolutely loved this book. I was pulled in to this story from page 1. The moment Naomi linked up with the band Matiari superb music was made. The lyrics to the songs were beautiful, hence, the title being A Beautiful Melody. We were introduced to Naomi in a Beautiful Forever when she had a crush on Elliot and when that didnt go the way she wanted, I couldnt wait to read her story.

This love triangle between the bothers Marcus and Theo was something serious. I normally dislike them only because the ones I root for don't always win but I got my wish in this one. Also, in majority of love triangles the heroine gets on my ever-lasting nerves but Naomi did the complete opposite. Now that I think about it..... this may be the 1st love triangle I've read about where the heroine didnt get on my nerves or hated. At times I felt just like Naomi when she was confused on which brother she liked more and I was extremely nervous on which brother would be the better man. It was funny to see the brothers bicker between each other and fight over her. You cant have a good triangle without some drama, and this drama will keep you highly entertained.

Of course, I cant go into much detail about this book because it will give too much away. All I can say is read this book to see which team you would be on.
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101 reviews18 followers
December 10, 2013
I read this book for Lilliana as a beta reader. This book was one of those you dont put down till its finished. I loved it. The music by Kismet is so beautiful. If you love a good love story this it the one to read.
I have read the complete series and this story is the best of all.

Naomi has 2 brothers that wants her. One she doesnt recognise and the other she remembers. Both brothers want her and she is having issues with which one to trust and why the other one doesnt want her in the band. When she finds out who the one is she didnt recognise the story takes a turn and she is confused who to choose. They both try to win her love and in their own ways. Their music binds them all together and in the end Naomi makes a choice and one One girl,2 brothers a band and a choice of conflicting passions. I highly reccomend this book. Once you read it you'll want more. Cheers to Lilliana on this book!!
904 reviews2 followers
November 21, 2013
I WAS PROVIDED AN ARC FOR MY HONEST REVIEW!

I loved the previous books in the Beautiful Series, but I was not a big fan of Naomi but now that I know more about her gotta say I loved her story too. Liliana Anderson connected Naomi to the previous books seamlessly and brought Naomi's story together to stand on its own. Theo and Marcus are both hot, but completely different and Naomi cares for them both for different reasons which makes choosing which one she truly loves that much harder especially with their shared history. I am not giving away any hints but I do have to say I am completely happy with the one that Naomi chose and the one left single needs a swift kick in the butt! I can't wait for the next book in this series, especially if we continue to get little tidbits of what is going on with everybody in the earlier books.

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179 reviews11 followers
November 21, 2013
I was given an ARC for my honest Review.

This was an amazing read, book flowed well and kept me so engaged with the characters I had a hard time putting it down when I had to. I loved Naomi from A Beautiful Forever and I'm so happy she got her own HEA. The 2 men in her life are both complicated men but both love her in their own way.
Loved who she choose and how the book ended can't wait to read more in the amazing series!
Lilliana Anderson is a brilliant writer and I've loved every book she's written!
14 reviews
December 7, 2013
great book brothes in love with same girl marcus is such a flirt and then there is theo witch I love he sweet and sexy well marcus is sexy to inthat bad boy way but theo mmmmhmmm namoi such a sweet girl I knew the reason why marcus and theo kept fighting was they where both in love with her but I think that marcus only went for her is because he did not want theo to have her namio but theo she been in love with for a long time I am so glad that she chose the right brother LOVED IT can't wait for a beautiful rock
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49 reviews6 followers
November 22, 2013
Received ARC from author for honest review!!

I have to start out saying that I love this author. I have read every book in the beautiful series and I loved them all so make sure to read the other books in this series as well!!
Ok now for the book, I LOVED IT!!
I got hooked right from the start and could not put it down and continued to read till early the next morning cause I was so hooked. I fell in love with all the characters and by the end I was happy with who Naomi had chose. I felt like the guy she chose was the perfect guy for her and the love they had for each other was real and the everlasting love. With saying that I can't say i had a team. I loved Theo and Marcus the same but by the end I did feel like she belonged with one more than the other. I believe both guys love her but in different ways but only one brought the best out of her as well as she brought the best out of him.
I can't wait to read the next book in the series which will be about the guy who was not picked and him finding his HEA!
This guy deserves an HEA and I know he will find that everlasting love with the right women that is made just for him!

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289 reviews7 followers
December 8, 2013
I loved A Beautiful Melody! Naomi’s story started in A Beautiful Forever when she was crushing on Elliot. She even starts out explaining her feelings of my other favorite couple Elliot and Paige. It was nice to see a little update of their story. When Naomi finally comes home her friends bug her to go with them to see a band. What else is she going to do than hang out with married couples. The lead signer catches her eye. The playboy / the man she had loved since high school. With the reconnection of the two brings an invite to play in the band but his brother Theo can’t stand the idea of having another female join the band that will just fall for his brothers charms and leave them in the ditches again. Loved the batter that was between the three main characters! For once I didn’t see where this story was going. I am glad that I got to chance to read this as a ARC. This is one story that can be read separate from the Beautiful Series. Like a good love Triangle? This is one that you shouldn’t miss!!!
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122 reviews1 follower
December 13, 2013
Okay the triple POV didn't quite work for me in this book. There wasn't enough time to really get into the heads of the 3 characters. Too many holes in the story as a result where I would've liked a little bit more. As a result, I wasn't into Naomi/Theo/Marcus like I was into the H/H's in the first 2 books. The love story felt stilted and didn't grab me and pull me in. I thought Naomi's confusion wasn't resolved well when right up to the last second she didn't know which brother she wanted and then in the next scene she declares undying love for the brother we kinda thought she would choose? Naomi's thoughts about the 2 brothers made her seem clueless. Hopefully the brother she kicked to the curb will have a good story in the next book!
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135 reviews3 followers
December 3, 2013
I absolutely loved the characters and the story of A Beautiful Melody. Naomi is a talented musician. Naomi has loved Marcus since high school, but of course Marcus is the bad boy and lead singer of the band. Theo is moody brother of Marcus and is set against having Naomi as part of their band. Their story tests their commitments and leads them all on a path to find their happily ever after. Even if that happily ever after is a bit different than they thought they would.
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4,864 reviews112 followers
November 10, 2013
I loved this awesome and amazing book.

It moved along at a great pace from beginning to end, had characters that you could not help but fall in love with and wanted to see them overcome everything that is in their way and a fantastic story.

Lilliana Anderson has created a wonderful story and I look forward to reading much more from her in the future.
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10 reviews1 follower
November 23, 2013
I loved Naomi's story. The dynamic relationship between Marcus, Theo and Naomi is amazing to read. definetly made me wanting to know what will happen next. Well done Lilli
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24 reviews
December 12, 2013
Loved this book!! Your books just keep getting better and better! Can't wait till February to see what happens with Marcus!
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203 reviews
August 22, 2019
Rereading this book was wonderful to revisit the story. The romance was wonderful to read
Theo, Marcus and Naomi’s live triangle is very painful to read at first but i deeply fell for angst and love and how the story unfolded
The band and the lifestyle is fun and flirty

I cannot wait to keep rereading the series
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Profile Image for Paula Scott.
161 reviews
August 7, 2019
It’s been a while since I’ve read Lilliana’s amazing work. I really loved this book. Rock stars, strong female, love triangle, small surprise and hotttt! Can’t wait to read more from this talented writer.
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299 reviews93 followers
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January 3, 2014
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I never really imagined Naomi having a spin-off. She was a good enough minor character in A Beautiful Forever but she just didn't standout for me. But for some reason, this works. I have some issues with the story but all in all I enjoyed it.

Inasmuch as I claim to hate love triangles, I secretly like them. I like seeing character dynamics and how believable the story becomes in the end. However in A Beautiful Melody, I wasn't quite sure the love triangle was necessary at all. From the get-go you could tell that there was nothing really more to Marcus and Naomi  than pent up sexual tension. I mean, they flirted a lot but that the extent of it. I really didn't feel any sort of spark between them. Then there's Theo. I liked his backstory, how he started off goth in highschool and Naomi didn't realize sooner he was the same person. I think it really set a great foundation for their inevitable relationship. Now their romance was believable. But throughout the story, I didn't like how Naomi kept going back and forth then just declaring his feelings for one brother. I just thought that the choice was quite obvious but the love triangle just got in the way and it felt unnecessary.

While I didn't enjoy the love triangle, I did like the romance between Theo and Naomi. I thought their love story felt more genuine than what could've happened with Marcus. I liked how sweet they were and how easily they clicked once they got past  the awkwardness of "meeting" again. As usual, like Anderson's other books, the steamy scenes were, well... steamy. As in hott! Double T's! It'll make you love Theo and Naomi even more, that's for sure.

More than the romance, I liked the musical aspect of the story. I think it's a cool spin to the story. I like that Naomi's tied to her craft and that her unique ability to pick up and learn an instrument quickly is a big part of her. It made her character all the more interesting plus it set her apart from the series' previous female leads.

Finding out Marcus would have his own book was a pleasant surprise. I think the dude really deserves a happily ever after. Through his chapters in the book (it's a triple POV by the way), I learned to appreciate Marcus on his own. I saw his drive and his passion, not just in his career but in his relationships. I can't wait to read more about him.

A Beautiful Melody, not really one of my favorites from the author but still definitely an entertaining romance read.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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1,334 reviews24 followers
May 12, 2015
Soo I have had this book in my posession for quite some time now.. I have read most of all Lilliana's beautiful series.. Not sure why it took me so long to read it.. Maybe the love triangle.. I didnt want to see anyone get hurt.. but OH LORD let me tell you this book was absoutly phenominal..
We met Naomi in A Beautiful Forever.. She had a thing for Elliot..but Elliot only had eyes for Paige.. ANYWAY..... I loved Naomi in that story and could not wait for her book..
Early on we find out that Naomi went to a party when she was approx. 17.. She realizes someone did something to her drink as she does not remember anything other than seeing pictures of her making out with one of her very good friends Amaris then waking up naked in Marcus’s bed.. the man she has crushed on all thru school… Fast forward to present..
Naomi discovers her high school crush Marcus is the front man for the band Matiari and his brother Theo which she states there is something about him that is familiar but she does not remember him… Well she goes and sees the band.. they (her and her friends) go back stage and visit.. She ends up getting asked to join the band… all the members are Ok with this… All the Theo.. he does not want her there.. for the life of her she does not know why he don’t want her there.. does not know what his deal with her is… Soon Naomi discovers that Theo is none other them Amaris her other very close friend from school.. the one she “made out with..”
As the story goes… the band is getting very popular.. they get invited on tour with a very well-known band.. and that is where things start to get messy with Naomi and the “boys”. She has feelings for both of them… and of course both boys have admitted to each other they love Naomi.. This of course causes tension within the band..
How is Naomi going to handle this.. Will she choose Marcus? Will she choose Theo? Will she just leave the band all together and be alone? You seriously need to read this book.. I don’t know why I waited.. *** psst I cant wait to read the next one***
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549 reviews7 followers
January 26, 2014
Although Naomi was in the last book, this can definitely be read as a stand alone book from the other Beautiful Series novels. Although I highly recommend reading the others.

A Beautiful Melody was packed full of drama that all stemmed from their high school years. I can't even imagine allowing something that happened when I was 17 carrying over into my life now but this story's foundation does just that. Love triangles are always complicated and sometimes they end messy. In the case of A Beautiful Melody, it ends in a hot mess. I enjoyed the journey as violinist Naomi joined the band Matiari. The sad storyline involves Naomi discovering her high school crush Marcus (front man for the band) is brothers with the one guy she has loved Theo (drummer/leader of the band). Things get real messy as we learn that both brothers are in love with Naomi and have fought over her for years. Now as they are all playing together and getting ready to go on tour, they have to try and put their feelings aside for the sake of the band. But as we learn, that's easier said than done and that is why this story was so great. All of the tension added another layer to this book and kept you turning the pages. When everything blows up in the end, it leaves you heartbroken and waiting to see how it all plays out in the next book.
5 reviews
May 2, 2014
Wow. Just wow. For starters, the triple point of view was great. It really worked for me. Theo seemed like such a hard ass and then we fin out why he has so much resentment for Naomi and it all makes sense. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and just couldn't put it down. I'll be honest, I really thought she would end up with Marcus the entire time I was reading. I can't really say why, that's just the vibe I got... Even when she told Theo she loves him, I just kept thinking "Oh no! She's gonna break his heart!!" I was so thrilled that she ended up with Theo in the end and was able to recognize that she loved him all along (I was really surprised by this). Something else that surprise me was that I actually felt sorry for Marcus in the end... I didn't expect that either... It truly was a nail biting, can't put it down, just gotta know more kind of read- and I LOVED it!
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404 reviews7 followers
January 4, 2014
I loved the first 2 books but oh my God you certainly surpassed yourself with this book it was absolutely fantastic. I read it in one day I just couldn't put it down.

Naomi thinks she's caught between Marcus and Theo but she knows who her real love is and she thinks that she lost him a long time ago but he turns out to be someone very close I won't put who it is as it will ruin the story for others.

Amazing story line, I can't wait for February to read A Beautiful Rock to see more.
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202 reviews
September 9, 2016
I so loved this book. I think it's my favorite one from this series, and what a wonderful series this is. I can’t wait for the next book to come out. I was happy that I didn’t have to wait for the last chapter of this book to find out who Naomi picked between Marcus and Theo. I can’t wait to find out what is in store for the brother that Naomi didn’t choose and how it will affect her and her relationship with love of her life.
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