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Beautifully Toxic (Candied Crush Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Charity Parkerson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 419 ratings

A famous drummer. A homeless teen. It’s hard to tell which one is the savior.

When Jessie Thunder, a famous drummer, learns a homeless person has been sneaking into his home, Jessie decides to help him out. The eighteen-year-old “boy” is too old to go in the system, and Jessie can’t stand the thought of anyone going hungry. He also hopes rescuing Theo will ease his soul. Otherwise, there’s nothing redeeming left of him.

Even though Theo doesn’t trust Jessie’s help, he doesn’t have anywhere else to go. At first, Jessie’s attention feels like heaven. He’s never had anyone care about him, especially someone as amazing as Jessie. Everything seems perfect. That is, until Theo realizes Jessie’s beauty is only a mask. Inside, Jessie is poison and Theo has to get out before he finds himself in worse shape than when he lived on the street.

With Theo gone and no one to save him, Jessie has to make a choice. He can either rescue himself or drown in the toxic waste his life has become. Only one of those roads leads back to Theo.

Beautifully Toxic is the first book in bestselling author Charity Parkerson’s series, Candied Crush, where the men are like candy—rich, irresistible, and bad for your health.

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  4. Publication date
    May 25, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B086363L5V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Punk & Sissy Publications (May 25, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 25, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 172 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1946099716
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 419 ratings

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Charity Parkerson

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Charity Parkerson is an award-winning and multi-published author with several companies. Born with no filter from her brain to her mouth, she decided to take this odd quirk and insert it in her characters. One of her greatest loves is writing morally gray characters. You’ll find them scattered throughout her hundreds of titles.

*Eight-time Readers’ Favorite Award Winner

*2015 Passionate Plume Award Finalist

*2013 Reviewers’ Choice Award Winner

*2012 ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance

*Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath

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*Sign up for her newsletter: https://sendfox.com/charityparkerson

*Join her readers’ group on Facebook: http://bit.ly/CharitysTribe

*Website: https://www.charityparkerson.com

*A list of her social media accounts and giveaways all in one place: http://hy.page/charityparkerson

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Customers find this book to be a great start to the series, with a gritty, raw romance that's both sweet and emotional. The characters receive positive feedback, and customers praise the writing quality. They appreciate its readability, with one customer noting how much story is packed into a short read.

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14 customers mention "Story quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it amazing and a great start to the series, with one customer noting it has enough suspense.

"Loved this story. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series. Jessie broke my heart...." Read more

"...Anyway, I did enjoy reading this story." Read more

"...This is their story. Beautifully written, every chapter an adventure, great romance. Chapter 7 broke my heart until it was put back together...." Read more

"...Such a great story but beware of trigger warnings. The two have a rough road to love but it is worth it." Read more

11 customers mention "Emotion level"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as gritty and raw, with one customer noting it's a contemporary romance featuring an age gap between Theo and Jesse.

"A sweet, age gap romance about Theo and Jessie...." Read more

"...It simultaneously broke my heart and mended it with its hope and perseverance...." Read more

"...Beautifully written, every chapter an adventure, great romance. Chapter 7 broke my heart until it was put back together...." Read more

"I’ve read this author before. This story is. Mm contemporary romance with an age gap...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book.

"...It's not always pretty, but you'll want to believe in the characters' growth and their ways forward...." Read more

"...And each book seems to be better than the last. I love the characters and the passion. I love the intense emotion in each and every story...." Read more

"This series promises to be delightful. Lively characters who are flawed and never perfect and still get to a HEA." Read more

"Engaging start to a new series. Absolutely loved both main characters and the supporting characters. Looking forward to the next installment!" Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one mentioning it's a slightly angsty short read, while another notes how much story is packed into few words.

"...While it is a short read with time jumps. It's awesome...." Read more

"I really enjoy how this author manages to fit so much story into so few words. I like how her stories include the good, the bad, and the broken...." Read more

"...This is a sweet very emotional, slightly angsty short read. I definitely recommend this book!" Read more

3 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...This is their story. Beautifully written, every chapter an adventure, great romance. Chapter 7 broke my heart until it was put back together...." Read more

"Loved this book. Very well written. I laughed but mostly cried. I fell in love with the characters. Can't wait for the next book." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Thera Rhodes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Theo and Jessie
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
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    Loved this story. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series. Jessie broke my heart. I just wanted to wrap him up and tell him it was all going to be ok. Same with Theo. They both deserved so much more. Through hard work they were able to get there. I loved the way the book ended. I would've loved to see more of the work that happened but it was still an amazing book.
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  • Cliente de Kindle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully toxic
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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    A sweet, age gap romance about Theo and Jessie. There was no time frame at the beginning of the book, so it was hard to imagine how much time it took for them to fall in love. Anyway, I did enjoy reading this story.
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  • Dawn Nicole Costiera
    3.0 out of 5 stars I love Jesse & Theo!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020
    Sometimes the toughest roads lead to beautiful destinations...

    Beautifully Toxic by Charity Parkerson is my first book by this author and I can honestly really enjoyed it.
    It has a great storline with a fair execution.

    The older famous drummer and the homeless teen...
    I wish the story was fleshed out more. Had delved deeper into the characters. Especially pertaining to their stuggles and relationships. It's a shorter read, that definitely could have been enhanced further had it been longer....

    Jesse and Theo are the type of characters you can not help but like and feel for....
    36 year old, Jesse has a heart of gold, but he struggles with internal demons. He's a talented and successful drummer of a metal band. At this stage of his life, he should basking in fame and fortune, not hidding behind a life altering addiction. He life is not his own anymore. He's never sober and just barely existing. He does so much for everyone and never for himself. His beautiful selfless soul is so sad....
    When he stumbles upon Theo, a homeless 18 year old teenager, he knows he can't turn him away. He decides to take him under his wing. Jesse immediately has a soft spot for innocent Theo. He wants to provide and protect him. His attention and care stunned Theo. Theo has never known kindness before Jesse. He's only known rejection and pain. Theo's heart was a pure as Jesse's. He just wanted to be loved and give love....
    Between the two of them my heart was in shambles. They were so sweet together. There were moments of beauty wrapped in saddness. Jesse's addiction dragged them under. I love how their journey started and I felt their need and passion for each other.
    I would have liked a deeper development with them, not only personally and as a couple. The author just touched the surface of Jesse's addiction. While she tugged at my heartstrings, I know this had the potential to rip my heart out. I wanted to get lost in the struggles and love. Although, their road to HEA was paved with many obstacles, destined to keep them apart, ultimately their love prevailed.

    Beautifully Toxic has interesting array of characters that I did fall for. Especially, Ezra is Jesse's younger brother. He is just a ball of light. His story is up next and I can not wait to read it.
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  • Molly CL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking but hopeful
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
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    I read this over a year ago and I've not forgotten it. It's one of those books that stuck with me long after the last page. It simultaneously broke my heart and mended it with its hope and perseverance. It's not always pretty, but you'll want to believe in the characters' growth and their ways forward. I don't read lots of angst, but sometimes it's really worth it and this is.
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  • Linda Reads
    5.0 out of 5 stars Their attraction is mutual but can a non-user watch a user kill themselves rather than be loved?
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
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    This is the first in a series of gay men who form a “family” much like the toys on the “Island of Misfit Toys.”
    This book is about 34yo former but now infamous drummer, Jessie Thunder who spends his days popping pills and drinking way too much. He has lots of people around him: bodyguards, his brother and others but he always feels alone. He is self-absorbed until his bodyguard asks him about the houseguest in his pool house. Jesse hasn’t invited anybody to his pool house. Enter Theo Harlow, 18yo and homeless. Theo has aged-out of the State system of abandoned children. He found the pool house door unlocked and started squatting there until he was caught. Rather than send this poor bedraggled young boy to jail, Jessie invites him to stay along with his family of “misfits” for whom he cares. Will Theo stay? Will this work? Can this make Jessie happy?
    In this first book we are introduced to several other characters whose stories will be told in future books. They are already put on my wish list! BEAUTIFULLY TOXIC is a slow-burn M/M romance between two hurting people. Neither Theo nor Jessie have ever known passionate true love or compassion. This is their story. Beautifully written, every chapter an adventure, great romance. Chapter 7 broke my heart until it was put back together. I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through Gay Romance Reviews and it comes highly recommended.
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  • Kim Stone
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great gritty raw mm romance
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
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    I’ve read this author before. This story is. Mm contemporary romance with an age gap. Theo is a young homeless guy who ends up in a pool house illegally. Jessie is an elder drummer for a band, rolling in money but a heavy drug/ pill addict. Such a great story but beware of trigger warnings. The two have a rough road to love but it is worth it.
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  • Y. Hatcher
    5.0 out of 5 stars So heartbreakingly sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
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    This was a re-read for me, and maybe I'm in a different headspace, but I loved it so much more the second time. My heart ached for Theo and Jesse and I'm so glad they got their happy ending.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022
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    This book was amazing. I haven't read this author before so when I noticed that it was going to be a quick read I was a bit suspicious and did not have high hopes. While it is a short read with time jumps. It's awesome. I love that while their were sex scenes toward the end, the book was not completely overtaken by sex like most M/M romances. I look forward to the rest of the series and watching these characters grow.
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  • Pebbles Lacasse Suspense and Erotic Romance Author
    5.0 out of 5 stars who rescued whom?
    Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2024
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    Who would have thought a drug addicted rockstar with a haunting past and a lone street rat with no one to live could save each other from the hell they hope to escape from? I nearly broke down in tears a few times while reading this book, but it was lovely in a way that sucked me into their lives. Loved this story. Well done Charity Parkerson!
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  • Anky
    4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Angsty
    Reviewed in India on June 23, 2021
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    Theo and Jessie's story was angsty, heartwarming, and had every single thing I love Charity Parkerson's books for. It packed a solid punch despite its short length, and I'm looking forward to reading Ezra's story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Easy Reading
    Reviewed in Australia on July 20, 2020
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    I enjoyed the book but a bit slow in places
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  • Samfa
    5.0 out of 5 stars great story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2022
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    The main characters have sad individual background stories but it’s still actually a great story. There serious issues but the storyline isn’t too deep.
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  • CEOverholt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Hope
    Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2024
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    I loved the representation of addiction and the ability to find hope and love amongst pain. Expect a few tears and a beautiful demonstration of how love doesn't save anyone all by itself - it takes a willingness to work hard too.
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