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The Gift of Believing (Matters of the Heart Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Abrianna Denae (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 155 ratings

A standalone book in The Heart of the Holidays, a gay YA series celebrating love.


Presley James has spent his entire life being told that he’s too much. Neither his parents, teachers, or even peers know how to handle the sometimes loud, occasionally impulsive, and always scatter-brained young man. Then he meets Garrett Harper.


Garrett is used to being left behind due to his poor health. So when Presley and his quirks crash into his life, his quiet existence is turned upside down. After a lifetime of being let down by everyone except his father, Garrett is reluctant to trust that Presley is really understanding of all his limitations.


When the boys start to spend more of the most wonderful time of the year together, their budding feelings begin to grow. Thanks to the magic of the Christmas season, these two broken boys may not only learn what it means to trust in somebody else, but most importantly, to believe in yourself.

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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Matters of the Heart
  2. Print length
    96 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    November 16, 2020
  6. File size
    3.1 MB
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08NPHFFHS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RTBT Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 16, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Matters of the Heart
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 155 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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Customers find this young adult romance beautiful and heartwarming, particularly appreciating the three epilogues that enhance the story. The book features wonderful characters and is a quick read.

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9 customers mention "Romance"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, finding it sweet and heartwarming, with one customer describing it as a beautiful young adult m/m romance.

"...Such a beautiful YA novella that I highly recommend giving a chance if looking for a book that deals with real life yet leaves you with hope at the..." Read more

"A sweet christmas novella, with wonderful young adult characters and a heartwarming plot. Garrett and Presley were absolutely adorable. Recommended." Read more

"I beautiful young adult m/m romance. Physical illness one teenager trapped in his body...." Read more

"...It was a touching, heart warming romance. Will definitely read more from this author!" Read more

8 customers mention "Story quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, particularly its beautiful YA mm narrative about acceptance, with one customer noting the heartwarming plot and another mentioning the three blockbuster epilogues.

"...This story is short but packs in a lot of feelings. The epilogue really makes the story." Read more

"...This is a short holiday story that I know I will re-read again and again because it's filled with such positive energy and hope. Truly lovely book!" Read more

"...christmas novella, with wonderful young adult characters and a heartwarming plot. Garrett and Presley were absolutely adorable. Recommended." Read more

"...Finally, get ready for three completely blockbuster Epilogues, which when you're finished with the last book will move you to shed tears--of joy,..." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a quick and enjoyable read, with one customer particularly appreciating its medical themes.

"...Truly lovely book!" Read more

"...The story could have been a touch longer. It’s a quick read but the author took the time to build a solid foundation for the 2 MC’s that way when..." Read more

"This sweet little book was everything! I love books with the medical feel and this one didn't let me know...." Read more

"...A good read and I love the epilogue." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...I felt deeply connected to the characters and was completely rooting for their happily ever after...." Read more

"A sweet christmas novella, with wonderful young adult characters and a heartwarming plot. Garrett and Presley were absolutely adorable. Recommended." Read more

"...Presley and Garret are two wonderful characters. I love their stories and the way they are together...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Molly Otto
    5.0 out of 5 stars So right
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Such a beautiful Christmas novella of two teens being able to find happiness when they always thought they were too much. Garret has had health issues his whole life making it hard for him to meet and interact with people outside his small bubble, Presley has mental health issues (adhd) that his family don't have the decency to try to understand. When these two have a chance meeting than another, their lives intertwine to show both the other is worth giving a chance for.
    Such a beautiful YA novella that I highly recommend giving a chance if looking for a book that deals with real life yet leaves you with hope at the end.
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  • Katy Beth
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Special Love
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2023
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    I love this story and it's soft beginnings. We get to see two young men build first and friendship and then a romance. This story is short but packs in a lot of feelings. The epilogue really makes the story.
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  • Guardian_angel54
    5.0 out of 5 stars Two lost souls find each other
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
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    When you battle a medical or mental disability every day it's easy to lose yourself. You start to expect people to leave you before even giving them a chance. Presley and Garrett are young men struggling with issues that would bury a lot of adults, and yet, they both secretly hope to find that one person that gets them. A chance meeting at a coffee shop is the start of a friendship that will prove deeper and stronger than either expected.
    I loved how the author didn't try to sugarcoat the boys problems or their struggles. I felt deeply connected to the characters and was completely rooting for their happily ever after. This is a short holiday story that I know I will re-read again and again because it's filled with such positive energy and hope. Truly lovely book!
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  • Cliente de Kindle
    3.0 out of 5 stars The gift of believing
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023
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    A sweet christmas novella, with wonderful young adult characters and a heartwarming plot. Garrett and Presley were absolutely adorable. Recommended.
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  • E. Katt
    4.0 out of 5 stars This was wonderful.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
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    I really liked the way the author illuminated some of the more troublesome aspects of the main characters' disabilities without harping on them excessively. I loved that these young men met as teenagers, at crossroads, where their lives were altered so differently from where they were headed. It's amazing that just one person at the right place, at the right time, can be the difference between a life of isolation and a world of love and laughter.
    Just because, I would have loved to know what happened (in detail) in that 10 year gap that led them to the altar.
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  • TSF
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Sweetness
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023
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    This is a story of 2 teenagers falling in love. They both have issues and there’s a lot of hurt/comfort.

    The story could have been a touch longer. It’s a quick read but the author took the time to build a solid foundation for the 2 MC’s that way when you read the epilogue you can see how their life would have beautifully unfolded for them.
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  • Kindle Customer Diane
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love You Despite Everything
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
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    I beautiful young adult m/m romance.
    Physical illness one teenager trapped in his body.
    ADHD stifles the other and his interactions with family.

    Together they build a wonderful world.
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  • Bo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Extraordinary
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2023
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    This review is for the entire series.

    First, you will probably never read any kind of novel that even closely resembles the first in the series--The Gift of Believing. That's because you will never come across two teenage characters as unique and beautifully developed as Presley and Garrett.

    Second, do read the blurb for each book. None of them can be considered to be stand alones. Each book revolves around Garrett and Presley's relationship and the two most important men in their lives.

    They are Garrett's father Robert in The Art of Living and Robert's long time best friend Jared in The Freedom of Loving. The only other characters that matter are Niall and Sam, who are deeply involved with both the YA duo and Robert and Jared respectively.

    Third, get ready for several important sections of each book appearing identically in the others, a brilliant maneuver which allows you to follow timelines and relationships easily.

    Finally, get ready for three completely blockbuster Epilogues, which when you're finished with the last book will move you to shed tears--of joy, rather than stress or anxiety.

    Extraordinary, plain and simple.
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  • Cathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and adorable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2020
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    A lovely sweet story honestly I think this might be my favourite couple of Abrianna's. They're so bloody adorable I can't cope.

    I love their first kiss and how it was a bit awkward because they're learning together.
    Love the TJ Klune and Hunger games references, which made them so relatable!!

    There were moments that left me teary eyed with a serious lump in my throat but mostly I was just filled up with love for these boys!
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  • A_Book_A_Day
    4.0 out of 5 stars Garret and Presley’s story
    Reviewed in Australia on February 9, 2022
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    This is such a sweet, realistic story of firsts, with teenage angst, hope and the festive season.

    Loved the nod to a PNR mm author’s book I adore too.

    Both face health challenges, meeting by chance in a coffee shop. Their instant rapport, second guessing each other’s intent and hopefully friendship is refreshing.

    “𝒴𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒶𝓁 𝒽𝑒𝒶𝓁𝓉𝒽 𝒹𝑜𝑒𝓈𝓃’𝓉 𝓂𝑒𝒶𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊’𝓇𝑒 𝓁𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝒶𝓃𝓎𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝑒𝓁𝓈𝑒. 𝐼𝓉 𝒿𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝓂𝑒𝒶𝓃𝓈 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝑒𝓍𝓅𝑒𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓁𝒹 𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒻𝑒𝓇𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓁𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝑜𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉’𝓈 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝒶 𝒷𝒶𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔.”

    Garret expects rejection and judgement, as does Presley. To the contrary, they connect and support each other.
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  • li cran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good feels
    Reviewed in Italy on February 14, 2023
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    Getting by as best they can, the health problems faced by the protagonists have become how they feel their identity - until they find each other and realize that they each can be a person, not a medical condition, and those persons are just right for each other.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2021
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    So I don't usually read YA books but this book was just wow. A short read but still gave me all the feels and may have even moved me to tears a time or two.
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  • booklovers2810
    5.0 out of 5 stars A story with the ability to heal you
    Reviewed in Germany on September 26, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Read with KU, but will be bought, too!!

    This little story about two teenagers with huge challenges is a magical story where christmas has just a side role.

    It is at times sad and seems unfair what each person has to overcome or endure but there is a positive development from the point the two main characters meet.

    It has an epiloque which makes the story even more believeable. This short story is a gem and I will reread it for sure.

    Recommended for people with sensitive hearts of all ages.

    Review @booklovers2810
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