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Tracing Scars (The KORT Series)
Live. Leap. Pretend. Forget.
Drowning in darkness. Sentenced to silence.
Fields and rain. Cathedral to cage.
Crunch. Squeak. Blood.
TY
She’s my never. My fortress. My moon.
Rena Noire—the one I’m not allowed to touch.
As a Cabal leader with a sordid past, hell is all I’ve ever had to offer.
So, I’ve kept my distance from the menacing angel.
But the sand is blowing everywhere, the line growing fainter.
And as danger closes in, all I see is her.
My forbidden. My compass. The forever I’ll burn for.
But it all comes back to one wrong choice.
RENA
As the youngest Noire sibling and heiress of our hospitality empire, I’m destined to be the heart, but never the head.
A princess locked in a bell tower.
That would be fine if Tytan Reynolds would storm my castle, but he’s determined to stay on his side of the moat.
My far-fetched fantasy and my brothers’ friend.
But when my world topples upside down, I glimpse the heat in his gaze.
I run. He chases.
He wants to shield. I belong to the dark.
Once we jump, the abyss with my tortured sailor is nothing like I expected.
Bound and gagged. Bullets of freedom. Time is ticking.
Nothing left to lose.
Drowning in darkness. Sentenced to silence.
Fields and rain. Cathedral to cage.
Crunch. Squeak. Blood.
TY
She’s my never. My fortress. My moon.
Rena Noire—the one I’m not allowed to touch.
As a Cabal leader with a sordid past, hell is all I’ve ever had to offer.
So, I’ve kept my distance from the menacing angel.
But the sand is blowing everywhere, the line growing fainter.
And as danger closes in, all I see is her.
My forbidden. My compass. The forever I’ll burn for.
But it all comes back to one wrong choice.
RENA
As the youngest Noire sibling and heiress of our hospitality empire, I’m destined to be the heart, but never the head.
A princess locked in a bell tower.
That would be fine if Tytan Reynolds would storm my castle, but he’s determined to stay on his side of the moat.
My far-fetched fantasy and my brothers’ friend.
But when my world topples upside down, I glimpse the heat in his gaze.
I run. He chases.
He wants to shield. I belong to the dark.
Once we jump, the abyss with my tortured sailor is nothing like I expected.
Bound and gagged. Bullets of freedom. Time is ticking.
Nothing left to lose.
Published: September 6, 2024
Pages: 498
ISBN: 9798338525678
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5.0
1 rating
Carla B.
Feb 8, 2026
In Tracing Scars, the third book in the Kort Series, Brandy Hynes brings us back into the world of unforgettable characters and emotional tension. This time, the spotlight is on two people carrying deep pain and even deeper secrets. When their paths cross, what starts as a reluctant connection slowly grows into something raw and real. But past wounds have a way of leaving a mark, and trusting each other might be the biggest risk of all.
I was excited to jump into this one since I’ve been following the Kort Series, and Tracing Scars absolutely delivered. This book hits hard emotionally, but it also has that quiet kind of hope that sneaks up on you.
The characters feel like real people dealing with real heartbreak. I loved how their connection wasn’t instant but built up slowly with tension and trust. There’s something so satisfying about watching two guarded people start to open up. It’s messy and honest, which made it even better.
And okay... let's talk about Teddy Hamilton. His voice is literal perfection. I already liked the story, but having him narrate took it to another level. His delivery gave the male POV all the emotion it needed without ever going over the top. I could have listened to him read the grocery list and still been happy. Avery Caris held her own too, giving the female POV a grounded, emotional touch that really fit the character’s journey.
This book is filled with the kind of quiet ache that lingers, the kind that makes you pause and feel something deeper. If you’re into angsty romance with heart and healing, this one should be on your list.
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I was excited to jump into this one since I’ve been following the Kort Series, and Tracing Scars absolutely delivered. This book hits hard emotionally, but it also has that quiet kind of hope that sneaks up on you.
The characters feel like real people dealing with real heartbreak. I loved how their connection wasn’t instant but built up slowly with tension and trust. There’s something so satisfying about watching two guarded people start to open up. It’s messy and honest, which made it even better.
And okay... let's talk about Teddy Hamilton. His voice is literal perfection. I already liked the story, but having him narrate took it to another level. His delivery gave the male POV all the emotion it needed without ever going over the top. I could have listened to him read the grocery list and still been happy. Avery Caris held her own too, giving the female POV a grounded, emotional touch that really fit the character’s journey.
This book is filled with the kind of quiet ache that lingers, the kind that makes you pause and feel something deeper. If you’re into angsty romance with heart and healing, this one should be on your list.
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