Beautiful Deep

Beautiful Rivers #4

by Jordyn White

I swore I’d never let a man take advantage of me again… then I met him.

I’ve been down this road before. I’m broke and vulnerable; he’s rich and commanding… and my boss. Just like before.

I may work for Rayce Rivers, the powerful owner of the Rivers Paradise Resort, but I’m determined not to make the same mistake twice. I stand up for myself and draw the line.

He steps right over it.

Soon I’m doing things I swore I wouldn’t and wondering why this time, it all feels different.

His touch turns me to butter, his kiss demands that I yield, and his boyish smile makes me believe him. The words. The promises. The lies.

Because just when I convince myself he loves me, I’m proven wrong.

Again.

He swears his love for me is true, but I can’t listen. I’m done making mistakes.

No matter how much my heart wants to believe him.

BEAUTIFUL DEEP is a standalone, workplace romance in the Beautiful Rivers contemporary romance series.

The BEAUTIFUL RIVERS

Beautiful Mine (Connor and Whitney)
Beautiful Fall (Brett and Lizzy)
Beautiful Dark (Mason and Corrine)
Beautiful Deep (Rayce and Emma)

A Beautiful Rivers
Beautiful Lies (Dallas and Rita)

354 pages, Paperback

First published June 29, 2018

About the author

Jordyn White writes steamy romances featuring smart, sexy women and the swoon-worthy men who adore them. Her sexy love stories are full of passion but don’t skimp on the tenderness. She’s addicted to trendy coffee houses, poolside lounging, and HEAs. When not tapping blissfully away on her laptop, she takes time to enjoy life with her husband and their children.

Reviews

[i fall in love book blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

It feels like it’s been forever since I was able to dive into a Beautiful Rivers book, and it made me so. incredibly. happy to finally have a new one in my hands. First of all, I need to note that Jordyn White is the author formerly known as J.L. White. The name change is such a good thing, and definitely fits her book “vibe” better.

Moving on to the book, the instant attraction Rayce feels towards Emma is perfection. It’s even better when that attraction turns into a bit of a “forbidden” romance when he finds out that she is actually an employee of the resort. Emma is trying not the make the same mistake twice, but Rayce is undeniable.

I’m a little sad that this was the last book in this series. I’ve grown to love this family and this final glimpse into their lives didn’t feel like nearly enough. Each of these books is a complete standalone, so you could start with Beautiful Deep if you wanted to… but if you start at the beginning with Beautiful Mine, then your patience will be rewarded with a well-rounded series. I for one, can’t wait to to see what Jordyn White writes next.

I received an advance reader copy of this book that I have chosen to review.

[Jennifer Pierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I LOVED LOVED LOVED this whole series, I have to admit that Beautiful Deep was my favorite out of all 4 books, which was surprising since Rayce was such a douche throughout the other books. Guess that will teach me that there's always more than meets the eye when a man is a douche. Anyway, he's already done some crazy things by the time Emma comes into his life, and she knocks him for a loop. And Emma has some of her own issues going on, as she feels like she can't trust her own heart in anything, so when she feels an instant chemistry with him, she's flipping out completely, and it only gets worse when he hires her on the side to cook his private meals for him. She needs the money, but she knows that she can't get close to him at all as he's her boss, and he's determined to make her his. This push & pull is fun in some ways, while frustrating in others, because they are perfect for each other, but I know her pain is real, as I could feel it like it was my own. It seemed like it took forever to be revealed what really happened though, and Rayce, he made some questionable decisions, not telling her his past baggage, so yeah, a realistic journey for sure. I can say that their sexy times were HOT HOT HOT, as they lit the sky up with fireworks. And obviously, there were twists that I never saw coming, so my colorful metaphor game was strong. This one had it all, yes even emotional upheaval, so again, it was indeed my favorite, and I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL!

[Debra Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another masterpiece in the form of a novel by Jordyn White! It is emotionally deep, with lots of ups and downs, and major twists and turns. The story is well written, relatable, compelling, and will definitely keep you captivated until the very end. This is not a book to be missed and come highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[CS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rayce spots Emma across the room and is pretty much captivated by her elegance, style and aura. As he is about to pursue her, he is waylaid by his brother and business dealing. By the time he frees himself, she’s disappeared. He knows there’s something special about her, and it bothers him that she’s slipped away.
Emma is new to Swan Pointe, running away from her last job and painful memories of bad decisions made. She’s a talented chef, but is grateful for landing a job working banquets at the famous Rivers Paradise Resort, run by Rayce and his two siblings. Rayce is kind of the black sheep/odd man out in his family. His brother and sister in good loving relationships, where Rayce is really just recovering emotionally from his parent’s tragic death.
Emma is off limits to Rayce, as she is an employee of the resort. He had already brought the business to the brink of death by fraternizing with three different employees during his dark months dealing with his depression and “survivors guilt” when his parents died. Having relations with another employee would be devastating to the Resort and his brother and sister. As soon as her realizes she’s an employee, he tries to put her out of his mind. It doesn’t stop him from looking for her whenever he’s at work, and he feels like a borderline stalker at times.
Emma is not unaffected by Rayce, and the one time their eyes connect by chance in the resort’s garage, is enough to rattle Emma. She’s relationship shy after her bad history being coerced, used, and discarded at her previous job.
I liked the way they fall in love and really connect before things go south. Her heart is broken when she sees evidence that she has again been used and is just another in a line of many. I loved the way Rayce does everything he can to get her back, never once blaming her for turning away from him. Great writing with nice even pacing with increased with the climatic ending. A great romance!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've only read one other story in this series, Beautiful Mine, and it was a pretty great story, but I have to admit that Beautiful Deep far, far outshines it.

Rayce Rivers is the eldest Rivers. He's their rock, the one who has kept the family legacy alive and has been there for all of the family whenever they need him. When their parents died, Rayce felt guilty and acted out for awhile after by having short-lived affairs with some of his employees, and drowning in alcohol to try to take away his pain. He got over that behavior though, and has since been back to the hardworking man he always was. But when he sees his newest employee, Emma, who works in the kitchen, he's taken aback. She's the gorgeous woman he saw at a gallery earlier, and now she works for him. How can he get her to be with him? By hiring her as his new personal chef.

Emma promised herself after her last job ended disastrously, that she'd never let another boss, another man, take advantage of her. So when Rayce hires her as his personal chef, she's determined to avoid the attraction they both obviously feel. Well, that determination can only last so long in the face of Rayce's seductive ways, and soon they're falling headlong into a really passionate relationship that they should both be questioning because there are things about both of them that they haven't told each other. Things that will probably blow apart their newfound relationship.

I loved Beautiful Deep. Rayce and Emma are extremely lovable characters, especially Rayce. Both have demons riding them, and obstacles stand in their way, but I loved how determined Rayce was in the end, and how Emma finally listened to her heart, rather than listening to her stupid friends. This story really was beautiful - emotionally rewarding, sizzling hot, and just plain beautiful.

I received an ARC for an honest review.

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

SHAKING FREE!!
Man, let me start by saying that Jordyn is definitely a power house all on her own. She hits the ground running. The characters are intriguing, complex and so believable you feel it come alive before you. Talk about off the charts, white hot, and explosive. These two main characters chemistry is electrifying as it sizzles around them. Their personalities are so in turned with one another its almost impossible to tell where one leaves off and the other starts. No kidding, the scenes are so vivid and detailed as each unfolds that it makes one majestic backdrop that leaves you breathless and needing a cold shower. That all adds up to one page turning blast that whips through via a hurricane force whirlwind. Standing in the middle of all the chaos with one thought on replay "what just happened"? Jordyn totally nails this strong storyline that captivates as it moves forward smoothly without a single crease or hitch. Things heat up and tension heightens. You feel the blow coming but not the trajectory. The proverbial other shoe has dropped and left devastation in its wake. Jordyn definitely comes across as one major alpha female she rocks our world and lets us kick back to enjoy what she so skillfully created for our pleasure alone. I have to hand it to her, shes a forced to be reckoned with and I'll be watching her progression as she blooms like a beautiful rose and we get to witness it opening from our front row seat. Phenomenal job Jordyan, thanks for letting us inside for a brief moment in time to experience it first hand.

[Behind Closed Doors Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amount of sex 2.5 / 5
How explicit is the sex scenes 2 / 5
Story 5 / 5
Overall: 5 / 5

Another incredible story from author Jordyn White!

I love the Beautiful Rivers series, and I have been patiently waiting for Beautiful Deep, the fourth and final book in the series. Beautiful Deep is Rayce’s story, the eldest of the Rivers siblings. As I read the other books in the series, I saw Rayce working long hours and caring deeply for the resort.  He loves his family and is always concerned about how the family is perceived in public.  Knowing all that, I wasn’t sure the type of woman who would break through Rayce’s hard exterior.

In Beautiful Deep, we are shown another side of Rayce. It soon became very easy to fall for him and feel compassionate towards his situation.  I also felt deeply for Emma who is currently living on her friend's couch due to something that happened at her last job.  Emma is a very caring woman and perfect for Rayce.

Beautiful Deep’s storyline is captivating, and nothing was prying me away from my Kindle!  The characters are well developed, and I loved seeing everyone from the first three book.  I have to admit though, that I am going to miss these characters!  They are genuine to me, and I felt a part of them.  With saying that, Beautiful Deep is the perfect ending to the series,

** Voluntarily reviewed from an advanced copy **

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I must admit it took awhile to get into this but then I couldn't put it down. This is the 4th book in a series & while the previous characters make an appearance they don't impact on this couples tale. So it's not necessary to have read them before.

Rayce lost his way after his parents death spiralling into meaningless sex, which by the way comes back to haunt him later. However he got himself together plowing more of his time into the family business.

There were several reasons why Emma left her previous life which left her broke & homeless. She finds herself a job as a chef putting her in the path of Rayce. While the attraction is instant both their pasts impact on the relationship. Well let's say they do have some very steamy encounters.

Of course the path of true love has some obstacles & you can guess the pasts return. I must say Rayce was a totally different person once they got together & it was very tender & touching. I loved both the characters once I got into the story, at first the dialogue did out me off.

This can be read as a standalone & I love how a good woman can bring happiness to a disillusioned soul.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Viper Spaulding · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intense, hot, beautifully complicated love story!

Ah, Rayce, finally we get to see his heart start to heal as he finds his HEA with Emma. But they've got a long, long road ahead of them, filled with painful mistakes from their pasts and misunderstandings in their present. Emma is such a wonderful addition to the Swan Pointe community. I really enjoyed her character, and the way she brings out the best in Rayce.

All the little hints and insights we've seen about Rayce in the previous three books are skillfully addressed here. This story brings closure to the series while bringing peace and security to Rayce's heart.

All the books in this series have been fabulous, but this one is simply outstanding. It has everything a classic romance needs - a soul-deep connection, a conflict that requires great personal growth to overcome, genuine and multi-layered characters, and an intense focus on the issues that really matter in a lasting relationship. It's absolutely the best book in a must-read series that has earned a place on my to-read-again shelf. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

[Debbie Caswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

While this is a stand alone story I would recommend that you read the previous three stories in this series just because they are such great books and they do make an appearance in this book

This is the story of Rayce the oldest of the Rivers siblings he was the rock that held the family together but hen his parents where killed he went of track for a while he became the king of the short fling and saw too many bottle bottoms but now he has his life back on track and has become the responsible man he once was. He spots a new employee Emma working at his office and recognises her as the woman that had attracted his attention at a gallery he wants to get to know her better so he employs her as his personal chef. Emma has been targated by her employer before and has no intention of falling into that trap again she will ignore the growing attraction between her and Rayce. Rayce is determined and eventually she succumbs to the passion building between them but do they have any chance at a HEA when both are keeping secrets. Another deeply emotional story from this very talented author

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Teresa Juckett (Love Dark Reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was sooo good I couldn't put it down the whole time I didn't want it to end. This is my first book by a new Arthur for me and wow did she deliver. I just fell in love with Rayce Rivers he is every girls tall, dark & handsome wet dream but he has a secret that he's trying to keep it a secret since he and his brother & sister run the family resort and your reputation is everything then there's Emma who is jobless and gets a job working of all places his resort in the Banquet Dept they haven't met yet but when they do he goes after her, but she has a secret as well and she can't risk it getting out or she'll be fired. These 2 and their secret's will have you mad in one hand and sad in the next this book gave me all the feel's. Oh and let's not forget the hot and dirty lil thing's they did in this book holy smokes🔥🔥I most definitely recommend getting this book it's so worth it.


This is my unbiased opinion and my review.

[Misty Goan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully well written almost forbidden romance. Rayce is the eldest in this series, but each story can be read as a standalone. Feeling guilty after his parents death he went off the deep end with alcohol and women but has since gotten back to his hard working ways. Emma wanting to be a chef but finds her self homeless and jobless starts to work as a cook at the River's family resort after a bad encounter with her previous boss. Rayce has seen her at the gallery , but after again seeing her in the kitchen decides he has to have her in more ways than for his personal chef. A really passionate relationship will begin but the both have secrets and things they haven't told the other which could explode. I really enjoyed this beautiful emotionally rewarding, sizzling hot, story that is well paced and has an awesome ending.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Christine Garza · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet, passionate story about Rayce a young man who spirals out of control in the face of grief following the death of this parents, yet finding the strength to rise above his failings and being a rock and protector for his family. And Emma, a former professional prima ballerina who has lost the ability to trust her heart after poor romance decisions. When the two meet sparks fly and attraction is high, but Rayce and Emma fight their attraction until they can't. Full of family support, heartache, doubts, fear, tears, judgement of past mistakes, healing, forgiveness, and love. I loved the character development and how we were able to see the changes Rayce went through from being an emotionally lost playboy to finding true love. I have loved reading this series about the Rivers family.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Josephine · Rating 5 out of 5]

As expected, another spectacular writing by Ms. White. I have to admit that I was excited to read Rayce's HEA and to read more about my favourite Rivers family. I have to admit though that at beginning I found Emma to be exasperating with her borderline "cock tease" behaviour. She has to admit she also wanted the attention. But she redeemed herself towards the end thank goodness or I would have wanted to slap her to wake up myself. I also have to be honest that I didn't really like how Rayce's character was treated especially for having his reputation tarnished by previous liaisons and that he was reduced to begging for a girl's love. My heart broke for him. I just really hope Emma is super worth the pain and embarrassment. Loved all of it! I will surely miss them all. And for the record this is the first series I gave 5 star in each book because it was really good.

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ever since I started reading this series, Rayce’s character was the hardest to connect with. He was too serious, too responsible, too protective, and came off as a womanizer. However, by the time you finish with Beautiful Deep, Rayce is unrecognizable. He is still protective, commanding, and serious but his barriers were down. He has no self-preservation when it comes to Emma. His romantic side and sweetness and hotness really showed through the pages. It was hard not to like him and maybe fall a little bit in love with him. And Emma...her character has depth. Ms. White created a strong female person with just the right amount of angst, issues, heart, and sexiness. It was fascinating to read the revelation of Emma’s layers. Great finish to the Beautiful Rivers series!

[Caroline Doig · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my 1st read and review for this author and what a fantastic read it is, I haven’t read the other 3 books in this series but this one can be read as a standalone so I didn’t have any trouble getting right into this story. Emma made a promise to herself that she wouldn’t get involved with anymore of her bosses especially after her last boss relationship ended in a disaster and the loss of her job. Now she works for Rayce Rivers in his kitchen but when Rayce see’s Emma he employs her as his own personal chef, Emma tries to fight her attraction to Rayce but Rayce doesn’t give up. That’s all I’m giving but know that there is so much more to this story I loved it. A fantastic story a 5 plus ⭐️ read and I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read.

[Alisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story that is right in line with the current times, with the #metoo movement. Emma is a beautiful character, strong and struggling to move past her affair she had with her boss, one she was pressured into. She finds a job to get her going forward, inadvertently finding a spark with a man that I is a no no, her BOSS. Yep! They try to deny it, but cant. Rayce and Emma may have an instant attraction, but they don't act on it. They get to know each other, finding that there is so much more than attraction between them. They are deeply connected, finding a love that we can all only wish existed in the real world. It's not without its great struggles. Will they find a happy ending?!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shweta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emma and Rayce are one of the most beautiful and realistic couple that I've read about in the recent future.

Both broken, both beaten yet will to stand, willing to fight for.

This book is perfection.

Though this is the last book in the series "Beautiful Rivers" this is the 1st one I've read and it's beyond beautiful.

We've all read about handsome billionaires with loads of women and how they fall for the 1. But I'm sure you've not read about a man who became a lothario to overcome the darkness of his parents death.

If you've ever felt that you've made mistakes and not wanted to live beyond them read Emma and Rayce's story. You will want to love and live again.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ashley Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved the fourth and probably final story in this series. I loved the story for every River's family member. This is the oldest, most serious of the bunch. The last one of the group yet to find love. And until he saw her, he didn't know he wanted it. Only one problem, she's his employee. Emma really needs this job, especially after the way things ended with her old boss. She cannot and will not do that ever again. That's why she has to stay away from her new boss. Who Just so happens to be the sexiest man she has ever seen. But when he makes sure she has to see him every day, her fight gets weaker every day.

[LeeAnn Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

When wrong feels so right, there must be something to it! Great story! This book is the fourth of this series and probably the last, but each just keep getting better and better. Rayce and Emma story is wonderful. From the moment Rayce first sees Emma, he can't get her off his mind and then the first time Emma sees Rayce, something just catches her attention and she can't take her eyes off of him. The chemistry is so strong, that even thou Rayce is her boss, and she is an employee of his, he knows something has got to give. This story pulls you in and keeps you coming back to see exactly what happens between these two. I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emma is desperate to get a new job since her last chef job turned into a disaster. She interviews for Rivers Paradise Resort and gets hired and she soon meets Rayce Rivers the head of the family owned company. Rayce remembers seeing Emma at the gallery and could not take his eyes off of her and hires her as his personal chef. Emma and Rayce have a instant connection but she will not repeat her past mistakes or so she tries. Loved this story and their relationship.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Karen Galloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Great Book from Jordyn White

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book. “Beautiful Deep” is the 4th book in the (Beautiful Rivers Series) and is a really interesting, well written, book with a great, addictive storyline. The very engaging characters have really great chemistry and interaction that pulled me in and kept me engrossed in their story, it’s a real page turner of a book and I didn’t want to put it down. This is an Engaging, Entertaining, Must Read Romance from Jordyn White and I really enjoyed reading it

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all the books in this series and have loved reading them so I was really looking forward to reading this one. I am so glad I did as it was such a beautifully emotional read that was very heartfelt and rewarding. Rayne is the oldest brother and has always been the go to brother and has been the rock of the family since their parents passed. She has left a previous job due to her boss so she has promised herself to never left a boss cause her problems again. When these two meet what will happen?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sarah Hernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emma and Sauce are perfect

I loved this book something fierce. I simply couldn't out of down. It's relevant to current events as well as accurate in portraying body issues. Emma is strong, refreshing, and full of grit. I love her self confidence and that she doesn't need a man to save her. Rayce is every bit the alpha you want to love , the patriarch of his family, loyal, and sexy - but not perfect. He's human, relatable, and I love it. This their story of trials and triumphs and I highly recommend it 💕

[Laila Viking · Rating 4 out of 5]

Captivating, well written story with nice storyline and plot. The characters are likeable and well described.
I like that the story is written in dual POV which gives the reader a lot more of the thoughts and feelings of the main characters. I like when in a series the couples/characters from the previous stories are mentioned or shows up. Updates are always nice.
It was not that easy to get into as the first three.
A beautiful story that has passion and chemistry. I like the writing style of this author because it brings the story to life.
Recommendable read of a nice length.

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emma and Rayce's story is a great addition to the series. They're both dealing with issues that will need to be overcome before they can move forward. Their chemistry is strong and their passion is steaming hot. The author does a great job building the story and keeping you reading right to the end. I loved this book and recommend reading.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

This is the 4th book I’ve read written by Jordyn White; she has done a great job at writing a good book. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book. This is the 4th book of the Beautiful Rivers Series; I totally loved all of them.

I loved the chemistry between Emma & Rayce.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rayce and Emma's story captivated me from the start. These two are perfect together and brought out the best in each other. A beautiful, well written storyline, believable characters and a perfect ending make this a must read. This is the fourth book and a great addition to the Beautiful Rivers series. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a good romance read. The book is a good finish to the series. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry. The story is one steamy hot romance that will keep the read turning the pages until the very end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great story, think this might be my favourite in the series. It felt abit too unrealistic for me at times. That instant connection and incredible chemistry they have is great though. The characters are quite believable and realistic.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.