Asia Monique’s heartwarming tale from the Hanson Family series is titled “And Then Life Was Beautiful.” August Hanson and Couri Mitchell are the central figures in the narrative. Couri feels comfortable and protected with August, a man of few words. But when each of them learns a secret that could alter everything, their friendship takes a different course. Couri is expecting their child, and August has a daughter. The power of truth, family, and love are all beautifully explored in this book.