Better for Us

For Your Love #2

by Vanessa Miller

Ryla Evans is no stranger to tough choices. After growing up watching her mother bounce from one unfaithful man to the next, she's always been determined not to repeat the same mistakes. So when she catches her college-athlete boyfriend cheating on her, all her dreams of love and fidelity are crushed. Saying goodbye to the relationship is Ryla's only option. She resolves never to see Noel again, nor tell him how he has irrevocably changed her future.…

Following a career-ending injury, former NBA star Noel Carter has worked hard to reconstruct his life. With an eye on a congressional seat, he knows he needs a wife to complete his image. What better choice than the passionate woman who has entered his life once again? Noel has never forgotten Ryla, but she has changed in the past seven years, and she is hiding a little secret that comes with some major consequences. Will their reawakened desire be able to heal past betrayals and broken promises and give them a chance at a bright tomorrow?

Genres: Romance

217 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Vanessa Miller is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, playwright, and motivational speaker. She started writing as a child, spending countless hours either reading or writing poetry, short stories, stage plays and novels. Vanessa’s creative endeavors took on new meaning in1994 when she became a Christian. Since then, her writing has been centered on themes of redemption, often focusing on characters facing multi-dimensional struggles.

Vanessa’s novels have received rave reviews, with several appearing on Essence Magazine’s Bestseller’s List. Miller’s work has receiving numerous awards, including “Best Christian Fiction Mahogany Award” and the “Red Rose Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction.” Miller graduated from Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communication. She is an ordained minister in her church, explaining, “God has called me to minister to readers and to help them rediscover their place with the Lord.”
· Essence Bestsellers’ List March 2008; May 2008 (Former Rain)
· Essence Bestsellers’ List September 2008 (Rain Storm)
· Black Expressions Book Club Alternate Selection 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010
· #1 Ebook for fiction on Amazon.com November 2010 (Long Time Coming)
· #1 on BCNN/BCBC Bestsellers’ List November 2010 (Long Time Coming)
She has worked with numerous publishers: Urban Christian, Kimani Romance, Abingdon Press and Whitaker House. She is currently working on Something Good with Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins) which releases in March 2022.

In 2016, Vanessa launched the Christian Book Lover’s Retreat in an effort to bring readers and authors of Christian fiction together in an environment that’s all about Faith, Fun & Fellowship. To learn more about Vanessa, please visit her website: www.vanessamiller.com. If you would like to know more about the Christian Book Lover’s Retreat that is currently held in Charlotte, NC during the last week in October you can visit: http://www.christianbookloversretreat...
Vanessa lives in North Carolina with her husband and family. She graduated from Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communication.

Most of Vanessa’s published novels depict characters that are lost and in need of redemption. The books have received countless favorable reviews.

“. . . Heartwarming, drama-packed and tender in just the right places.”—Romantic Times Book Review.

“Recommended for readers of redemption stories.” –Library Journal.

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Reviews

[Metris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vanessa Miller is such an awesome inspirational writer and Better for Us was no exception. Ryla, Noel & lil Ms Jaylen were all so lovable; however Jaylen was that God sent angel that actually brought true love back together after years of separation.

[Cherie l brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryla and Noel-a powerful couple of they would allow themselves to be a couple. Noel is her Ex, and he is a handsome, and desirable ex-baller. These two hadn’t seen each other for almost eight years when she dropped college and quietly returned home. But he observes Ryla at his friend’s wedding, and Ryla noticed him and it was her clue to get ghost. But will she be able to keep running and hiding from this man? The answer is absolutely not. Because Noel Carter has a question for Ryla and she cannot run from her secret past. His question requires Ryla to come clean about her seven years of untruthfulness about the little package she brought back home with her from college. Of the three books from the series, this was my favorite but just a small teeny-weeny bit, bec all three are good. I completed all three books in under four days.

[Alisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was not a fan of this book at all. I couldn't get past Ryla's decision to keep Jaylen away from Noel, that was a turn off for me. But I kept reading. I was also confused by Noel's anger towards Ryla for tricking him into marrying her, when deep down he really wanted to marry her. My least favorite part of this book was the rushed attempt at bringing God/Jesus/Christianity into the plot. The last chapter made it seem as though all of Ryla's and Noel's problems were solved just because they became Christians.

[KeKe Simming · Rating 3 out of 5]

A reverse story telling of a woman messing up her relationship from eight years ago and her trying to gain the trust of the only man she ever loved eight years later. I found myself shaking my head at Ryla. However, with her past trust issues, it makes sense why she was making certain decisions. It's an easy, light read if you like books like this.

[Kapreice B · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I finish off the end to the whole for your love series, I love that the circle of girlfriends had to do work within themselves before they had their happy ending with the men they love.

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I did enjoy the story I did have a few issues with it. I felt there could have been more passion between Ryla and Noel. There weren't really any sparks between them. Also, the religious parts in the story didn't quite fit. It's like when you're driving a car and you have speed, the religious parts were the equivalent of taking your foot off the peddle and stomping on the breaks. It just kinda paused the story. I felt the author took two different genres and tried to put them together but it didn't quite work. I'm all for having a relationship with God but you can't let that take away from what is meant to be a sultry and passionate romance. My first book from this author but I'll read another.

[Brandi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Er... Umm...I finished it? I didn't get this book. I read the synopsis on Amazon, and pre-ordered the Kindle copy, but found it early in paper. Sounded so good in the description but in reality, not so much.
The book jumped immediately into the conflict, which didn't amount to much. And then Ryla had some serious stalker-ish, crazy woman tendencies. Not enough to hold me, but I paid for it so I read it.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryla has been running from men for a long time. She has kept herself shut off from the feel of romance because of one incident. Now, years later the one man she loved is ready to confront her.

Former NBA star Noel Carter is about to turn his life over to public service. The catch is that in the process he sees his old girlfriend again. She has a surprise that she is not quite ready to share with him. Will this upset his plans to run for office?

[Sos · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. I picked it up and literally didn't put it down until 4 hours later when I finished it. I loved seeing Ryla Evans and Noel Carter's relationship blossom. I almost started crying towards the end because they hadn't expressed their love to each other. I loved it when they did but I would've preferred if they did it earlier in the book. I strongly recommend this book.

[Gwen · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book was very predictable. There was not enough background information given to understand the conflict which caused the characters to be who they were. The characters were one dimensional and a religious theme was to pronounced thought the book. It was sort of thrown in as an after fact.

[Angela · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not sure I want to call this a romance but at least it was clean. Some people add vulgar scenes to fill up pages and call it a romance. This wasn't like that it had a back story and a happy ending with drama in the middle.

[Dedra Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good, wholesome, uplifting, and encouraging work of fiction.

Written with a lot of eloquence, class, and style. I have read over a dozen of Vanessa Miller's books and will continue to do so. She is an awesome author!

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: For Your Love

[Monique · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started out with drama when I rather a bit more backstory for a short romance. The conflict works but was a tad predictable. I wanted to know more at the end.

[Nikita Isaac · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an enjoyable story.

[Shone · Rating 3 out of 5]

I M O not Vanessa best work. Like of real communication between Ryla and Noel only took away form the little romance in the story.

[zelma harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the story

Its was a gray story that taught you that grudges and hurts will destroy
A relationship and that forgiveness is best