“Pretty things don’t stay pretty when they’re broken inside.”

In Color Me Pretty, B. Celeste paints a hauntingly beautiful portrait of forbidden attraction, secrets too heavy to carry, and the desperate search for control in a world that never gave any. This is not your typical love story—it’s darker, edgier, and cuts deep beneath the surface of beauty and pain.

Della has spent her entire life behind a carefully crafted mask—one that hides her trauma, silences her voice, and lets the world believe she’s perfect. Until Theo, her father’s best friend and the one man off-limits, sees through it all. He sees the girl who’s crumbling under pressure. The woman aching to be understood.

What begins as forbidden fascination quickly spirals into something intense, consuming, and utterly dangerous. Their age gap, power imbalance, and shared history should keep them apart—but the truth is, it only pulls them closer.

Celeste doesn’t shy away from difficult themes—Color Me Pretty touches on emotional abuse, control, identity, and the deeply personal process of reclaiming your worth. It’s about a girl learning to speak, feel, and finally… choose herself.

This book is:

Emotionally gripping and psychologically intense

Perfect for fans of taboo romance with emotional depth

A raw, character-driven narrative that leaves a lasting impact

Now available as a Free pdf download on Bookdio, Color Me Pretty is a bold entry in the free books download space—perfect for readers who love their romance dark, messy, and real.