White Trash Damaged

by Teresa Mummert

Cass has experienced more tragedy and heartbreak than most do in their entire lifetime. Out of poverty and abuse she was able to find love, but fear kept her from being able to accept that she deserved it. Tucker struggles to show her what life can be like for them outside of the trailer park, but not everyone is accepting of their new relationship. Can Cass let go of her past and find a future with Tucker while discovering who she's meant to be?

• ISBN10: 1476732086
• ISBN13: 9781476732084
• Publish Date: 10 October 2013 (first published 8 October 2013)
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 5 April 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Imprint: Gallery
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 320
• Language: English

Reviews

[Cocktails and Books]

This was one of those books that I was dying to read. I had to know, when Tucker came back for Cass, what life was going to be like for them. It was definitely better than what Cass had to endure in WHITE TRASH BEAUTIFUL, but it was far from perfect and both Tucker and Cass are still dealing with things from both of their pasts. Being on the road, in tight quarters, with the rest of the band doesn't make it any easier, but they learn a lot about trust and forgiveness.

As Damaged's popularity grows, Cass has to learn how to deal with not only over zealous fans lusting after her man, but also a domineering manager who would like nothing more than for Cass to be gone. It was sometimes a big blow to Cass' self-esteem when she was made to feel like she wasn't wanted, but Tucker was there trying to protect her and ensure she knew how he felt about her. But there were times when Tucker being tightlipped about things (his past, video shoots, musical credits, Cass' father) hurt Cass more than protected her. I know Tucker did it because he loves her and thinks he's protecting her, but if Cass is going to be with him (and his star continues to rise) they need to figure out a way where she can deal with all the craziness and know that he's there to catch her if she falls.

I loved the secondary story with the relationships between the band members (and sometimes members from other bands). I though Eric was an ass, but he definitely had a reason for being the way he was and I think with Cass' friendship, he's become more human. I hope to see more of that as we move into the next book.

This didn't have the emotional punch WHITE TRASH BEAUTIFUL had, but the characters are moving away from something very tragic and I was glad what the had to endure wasn't as painful as the first book. I look forward to more for Cass, Tucker and Damaged.