Beneath the Surface

By Marie Rochelle

Can love see beyond the scars everyone else fears?
For six years, Rynne Slater has poured her brilliance, ambition, and heart into creating a revolutionary scar-removal treatment. Love has never been part of the plan-until she crosses paths with Pierce McMahon, the mysterious recluse whispered about by the entire town.
Scarred by a violent betrayal and shunned for the way he looks, Pierce has learned to keep the world at a distance. But when Rynne appears on his doorstep, her courage and curiosity awaken a desire he thought he had buried for good.
Rynne vows she won't fall for him, but the more she discovers the man beneath the hood, the harder it becomes to deny what is growing between them. Pierce wants more than her pity-he wants her heart-and he refuses to let prejudice, family disapproval, or a town's cruelty decide their future.
But in a town determined to judge Pierce by his scars, Rynne must decide whether she is brave enough to see what others refuse to see-and whether love can truly reach Beneath the Surface..

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6V9MNH6
• ISBN13: 9798184620473
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Beneath The Story

I have to admit I love Marie Rochelle story they are so good. This one I waited so long to read and I really wasn't disappointed. Yes, the Rynne character was a bit Bipolar at times, but the real hero was Pierce. Scar or not he was beautiful inside and out. He is my next hottie!!!

BEANEATH THE SURFACE

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK I HAVE READ IT FOUR TIMES ALREADY I LOVE ALL OF THE BOOKS I HAVE READ BY MARIE ROCHELLE. I THOUGHT THE LOVE AND PASSION BETWEEN PIERCE AND RYNNE WAS SO INCREDIBLE.I HAVE READ THE MED OF CCD ALSO AND I AM WAITING FOR THE FINAL BOKK FROM THAT SERIES TO BE RELEASED FOR PURCHASE.

Good Story

I agree this was a good story. Pierce was forced to become a hermit because of disfiguring scars he received from an accident. Rynne was a chemist who created a cream that could fade his scars and allow him to live his life normally again. They meet and Rynne pushes a friendship that turns into love. The problem: Rynne's brother doesn't like Pierce mainly because of his scars. Pierce's sister is a hateful racist witch, who will do just about anything to get Rynne out of her brother's life. Rynne doesn't want Pierce to know her true identity for fear that Pierce will reject her. Pierce has physical scars that are easy to see. Rynne has emotional scars from the past, that aren't easily seen and are even harder to heal. Will their love for each other heal their scars? This was a really good story, but the editing was so bad I found myself circling the errors with a pencil. This book could have received 5 stars, but because of the poor editing it gets 3.5 stars. Regardless, Marie Rochelle is growing on me as a author and I will definitely read more of her books.

Compassionate love

First let me say that I love this author! Marie Rochelle is totally awesome! The story of Rynne and Pierce is touching. Without giving to much away I will say that Pierce has suffered physical and mental scars from a crazy relationship gone bad. Becoming a recluse, Pierce hides from an unfriendly town. Rynne, who is a chemist who makes a scar correcting face cream, starts drawing Pierce out and showing him what life is about. But what happens when Rynne hides her job title and it comes out in a bad way? Or when Pierce's sister does not accept her because of her race? You will just have to read the book. It's good!