Painted Scars is the first book in the "Perfectly Imperfect" series and this series has been all over the romance book community I feel like and I finally decided to pick her up. She has been on my TBR for quite a while and Its been a while since I read such a good Mafia Romance. Now while it didn't quite make it to a five star read, it was still a solid read and I am very intrigued about this. I had such a good time with the authenticity that is delivered in this one. I really adored the way in which the author implemented this story here. There are many fun aspects to this story and while it wasn't a perfect book for me, it was such a win. I have to say that it was such a page turner, and I couldn't put this book down. So I will warn you that her writing is very gripping and you will be so easily drawn into the story.

Painted Scars though had some issues for me, if I am behind honest. My largest issue was the heroine. I really struggled with character especially in the later half of the story. Like she devotes herself to the hero but then runs scared and wants a divorce when she is faced with the reality of being in the mafia which she knew going into in the first place. I just felt like she was too rash and didn't give herself time to think it over before ending it all and the hero I am sorry he didn't deserve the pain she put him through. And then the whole groveling she does, well I think the hero deserved more. She just seemed so naive to me and I wasn't able to take accountability for her lack of commitment to her husband.

Overall while I had some issues, I had a wonderful time with this one here. And I can't wait to explore this series, as I hear it gets better with each book.