my lovelies!! ♡
i've know some of you may have questions about the timeline of Beautifully Damaged, so i thought i'd explain how the story is structured!
the book is divided into four acts, each following Dom and Noelle through different stages of their lives. this story isn't just about romance—it's about growing up, surviving, healing, making mistakes, and finding each other over and over again.
✧ Act I — 1993–1999
this is their childhood. you'll meet five-year-old Noelle and Dominic, watch their friendship blossom, witness the moments that shape who they become, and experience all the innocence, heartbreak, and first memories that stay with them forever.
✧ Act II — 2000–2003
this is where everything starts to change. they're older, emotions are bigger, life becomes messier, and the world around them grows heavier. this will most likely be the longest act in the book because so much happens during these years.
✧ Act III — 2003–2005
the turning point. relationships are tested, secrets come to light, hearts are broken, and every choice they make has consequences. expect ALL the angst.
✧ Act IV — 2006
the final year. every thread that's been woven since 1993 comes together here. this act follows the entirety of 2006 and brings Dom and Noelle's journey to its emotional conclusion. (don't worry... i'll be taking you all on one last rollercoaster before we get there. )
Beautifully Damaged is a story that spans thirteen years. i really wanted you all to grow up alongside these characters instead of jumping straight into their romance. every happy memory, every traumatic event, every tiny moment matters later in the story.
thank you all so much for giving Dom and Noelle a chance already. i genuinely cannot wait for you to experience everything that's coming. please keep commenting your theories because i LOVE reading them, even when they're completely wrong.
love you all endlessly,
Z ♡
