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A Healing Story (Stories Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Abrianna Denae (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 43 ratings
Matthias Harthorn is drowning. For years he's hidden his pain by hurting the one person who should have been able to rely on him—his younger brother, Jameson. Years of guilt, regret, and confusion build up until he's barely able to get through the day sober.

Then one night a handsome stranger comes along and offers him a reprieve from it all. Making him question everything he thought he knew.

Neil Denning is the last man Matthias should be spending time with. Not only do his dark, piercing eyes see things that they shouldn't—things that no one has before—but his connection to Jameson makes their budding friendship all the more off-limits. Yet no matter what the excuse, Neil doesn't let Matthias get away with anything, forcing him to address his problems. Soon its not just Neil's calm and matter of fact attitude that has Matthias ensnared.

With every touch and laugh shared together they grow closer. Until the door to Matthias' ugly past swings back open, forcing him to deal with emotions and memories long since buried, in order to finally be happy. But the path that leads to healing will force Matthias to be honest with not only himself and Neil, but also the brother he so callously threw away. He’ll need to choose between letting go and living open or lose everything he’s come to care about.

*Though this book can standalone, the author suggests that book 1, A Love Story be read first for better enjoyment.*
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08CH9SK4Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RTBT Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 6, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 388 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Stories
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    4.3 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

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Abrianna Denae

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Abrianna Denae is a queer author living in Northern California. An English major, they have always had a passion for writing.

Deciding to sit down and write one of the many stories that had plagued their mind for years was the easy part—finding the time to do it was a different story.

Caffeine is their best friend, and sleep is their worst enemy.

A lover of books that make the reader feel something, Abrianna tries to incorporate as much of their real-world views and feelings into their stories as they can.

Abrianna spends way too much time on Facebook. You can find them here:

Page: http://www.facebook.com/abridenae

Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/569461897204879

You can also email them: authorabridenae@gmail.com

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  • Janet
    5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome series!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2020
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    This series just keeps getting better and better. We had met Matthias in a previous story and I really didn’t care for him at all. Mattias, who is Jamie’s brother meets Neil in a bar. Neil is a good person and he and Matthias become friends. Matthias eventually opens up. He starts to understand why he has acted like he has in the past. So many emotions run throughout this story. This was sooo good. I cannot say enough good about this series!! I highly recommend!! I am voluntarily leaving a review form an ARC that I received. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions.
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  • JBEPettigrew
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great ending to the series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
    Coming out is hard. Harder when you have a close minded family you want to impress. Mattias, who is Jamie’s brother meets Neil in a bar. Neil is a good person and he and Matthias become friends. Matthias eventually opens up. He was NOT a likable fellow. He was bigoted and violent. I felt like there was something behind his behavior though. This book also gives us further insight into Neil. All we really knew about him was that he was Rhys’ and Jamie’s assistant who tried too hard. I was intrigued by the author’s decision to pair Matthias and Neil. I didn’t see that coming.
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  • C Gray
    5.0 out of 5 stars 🖤🥰🔥🥰🖤
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2022
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    I think I basically binged this series, it’s that good. From the very beginning I hated, hated, Matthias for everything he did but his story broke me. Now, I understand more. I am so proud of not only Matthias but Vincent too. I love, love, this group so much and I can’t wait for more of them all. 🖤🥰🔥🥰🖤
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  • BE Kissel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love come unexpectedly with a chance encounter
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
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    This book is definitely my favorite of the series because it has a sense of closure and Happily Ever After.

    Coming out is hard. Harder when you have a close minded family you want to impress. One chance meeting, that is hot as heck, and courage come from within an from a new family.

    I feel for Matthias, I didnt hate him before but I didnt like him and as Abrianna Deane put out teasers for this book I grew to love him. I dont love him as much as Rhys, but I get him.
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  • Eric Juarez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Healing... perfect title for a excellent 3rd installment
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2021
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    Healing! Growth! Love! Family! Beautiful 3rd installment to this serious. My only critique is that I wish it was a longer story. I wanted more. This story like the first two was emotionally packed and a continuation of the characters Lex, Jamie, Matthias, the Brenamen clan, Rhys, Noah, and more. I loved it and I hope the series continues. Definitely 5 stars and recommend to readers.
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  • Nic S
    4.0 out of 5 stars And again better than the previous
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020
    These definitely get better as the series continues. There is nothing I love more than turning me from hating a charcter to liking them and that's what happens here. The whole series deals with heavy topics and they aren't easy reads but as a whole its a good premise that gets better as it continues. I would recommend reading them in order.

    I received this as an ARC and voluntarily leave this review.
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  • OldLadyStauffer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Story of love, redemption, and accepting oneself. Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020
    I had a feeling we would get a book that told Matthias’ story. We first met him in book one. He is Jamie’s brother. He was NOT a likable fellow. He was bigoted and violent. I felt like there was something behind his behavior though. Knowing what Jamie went through, and reading that Matthias was put through conversion therapy alongside him, I knew there was more to it.

    This book also gives us further insight into Neil. All we really knew about him was that he was Rhys’ and Jamie’s assistant who tried too hard. I was intrigued by the author’s decision to pair Matthias and Neil. I didn’t see that coming.

    After seeing him alone, at the bar, several times, something tugs Neil to approach Matthias. They were complete strangers. Neil discovered that Matthias was DEEEEP in the closet. Despite the fact that he avoids closet cases, Neil can’t help it; he’s inexplicably drawn to him, and Matthias is desperate and lonely enough to accept it.

    Matthias is not an easy man. He is full of anger, resentment, self-loathing, regret, and despair. He wants to change, wants it all to stop, but he doesn’t know how. His head is so full of the bigotry he hid behind, that it takes a long time for them to make headway. Slowly it happens, though. It’s going to be a tough road, and Matthias has no idea why Neil is so nice to him, but he is truly grateful.

    I wanted to punch Jamie’s and Matthias’ mother so many times. I was giddy when Matthias finally started standing up to her. He wasn’t going to be her lackey anymore. He didn’t want to deprive Jamie of his well-deserved happiness and new family.

    Redemption is not easily obtained, and it’s definitely not easy for Matthias. He did some really heinous things he will regret for the rest of his life, e.g. Alex’s problems with his hand and wrist. Matthias wants to be better and part of that is by trying to fix what he broke. It’s a gamble, because he did a lot of damage and he doesn’t know if he’ll get the chance to mend his relationship with Jamie. Jamie could say no.

    Mending his relationship with Jamie is not his only hurdle. He has to figure out how to not only allow himself to be the person he really is, but to love himself, too. That is probably the toughest battle. Self-loathing is a mean beast.

    This is the third book in the Stories series, and it should be read in order. The author recommends reading at least book 1, but I feel like it would be really beneficial to read book 1 and 2 before this one. It will give you a true sense of every character that’s involved in this book, and a broader perspective. Plus, this is a really great series. So, why not read them all? These books are ones everyone should read at least once. It is very thought-provoking and relatable on a basic human level. I can’t recommend it enough.

    ***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
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  • Macbandit
    5.0 out of 5 stars Turning a new leaf
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020
    I knew this story would be a tearful one. Matthias has been so easy to hate up until this point. Even though his parents did nothing but encourage him to be the way he was..he still made the choices. This story does a great job of moving beyond the hate. Neil has plenty of his own reasons to be untrusting yet he just seems to need to help Matthias. They really do fit. I don’t want to give away any of this story but the author does a great job of bring these characters to life. I love how she also includes the other characters. I feel like I know them and no story would be complete without them. The only part I don’t like is all of them are a hfn ending. I hate continuing series because they are never done. I feel there is still plenty of characters who need their own story so I hope there are plans for them. . I received a free copy from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my voluntary review.
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