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Synopsis:
Graduating from nursing school and finding herself thrown into the real world, twenty-two year old Hallie Dawson is determined to prove herself on the job. A chance encounter on the first day has charming Ryan Andrews showing up everywhere she goes. With only a string of random hook-ups and one failed relationship in her past, Hallie isn’t used to being pursued. For the first time, two men desire her. Will she choose the right one – or does fate hold all the cards?
Between the Pain is a Contemporary Romance novella about finding love - and being brave enough to follow your heart. Will Hallie end up in the arms of her true love or are the moments in between her pain forming the real story.
Timing is everything.
A fraction of a second, one altered course, one note -- change her life forever.
DeAnna's Review:
Absolutely Stunning Debut!
*5 Stars*
I love discovering new authors! I found Gia Riley while she was doing a takeover on Facebook one night and I won a copy of this book (which also happens to be her debut). When I finally had a chance to sit down and read it, I pretty much devoured it! This novella is about a girl and two guys. May sound familiar but the story is not. I was totally blown away by this quick read.
Fresh out of nursing school, Hallie begins her new job as an RN in the ER of Regional Hospital not knowing that this job is about to change her life forever. On her first day, she meets the gorgeous, Ryan, who works in the Cardiac Unit. About a week later, she receives an email from her boss telling her she had been selected to attend a Seminar that Friday. This seminar leads her to meet Sean. Ryan and Sean both have their eyes set on Hallie, but who will she choose?
I was waiting for some big battle to happen between the guys over Hallie. I was kind of surprised to read on and see that the story wasn’t going to go that way, but I liked where the story was going. Then out of nowhere, Gia thoroughly gutted me! I didn’t not know what I was going to do with myself. I was so torn apart. I was completely blindsided by what happened. In no way was I expecting it. Two words. UGLY CRY! I almost didn’t want to keep reading but of course I did. I loved everything about this story! Even the cliffhanger ending! I cannot wait for the next book!!
This book is a definite must read! Gia did a fabulous job!! It’s really amazing what she accomplished in such a short book. I immediately fell in love with all of the characters. The story captured my attention from page one and I did not want to put it down. At one point, I felt like things were moving a little too fast, but I had to remember that this is a novella. The writing and dialogue were excellent. I laughed, cried, and was just emotionally spent by the end. My only complaint was that this was not a novel. I did not want this book to end! I recommend!!!
About the Author:
I'm a lover of all things romance and a firm believer that everyone deserves a happily ever after. Born in rural Pennsylvania, I'll always be a country girl at heart. No matter where I reside, writing has allowed me to share my passion for creating heart-felt relationships whether in the real world or between the pages of my books.
Being a behavioral therapist, I love navigating through the human mind. We can learn through our emotions and teach valuable life lessons in the process.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." ~Maya Angelou
Author Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-Gia-Riley/645866645481614
Twitter: @AuthorGiaRiley
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8182514.Gia_Riley
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