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Transition
From the moment we are born, we accept that a day will come when our lives must end.
That is not the case for 23 year old Ren Croswell.
Ren died a few short months before his 24th birthday and he’s been stuck in the Colgrove cemetery for the past five years. He’s made some friends and it’s not all that bad, but there is one thing that won’t settle in his restless soul; he isn’t supposed to be dead.
23 year old Hannah Benoit moved to Colgrove, Kentucky in hopes of escaping her past. One can only handle being ‘the girl who sees ghosts’ for so long. This new town will give her a clean slate and a fresh start, but nothing can prepare her for what she’s about to find.
On Halloween, the one day of the year when Ren can walk among the living, everything will change. Death promised him it would be different this year, but there’s no possible way Ren could’ve known the true reason for his sudden and mistaken demise. Hannah will discover that her blessing of a curse was given to her for a reason, and they will both find what they’ve been looking for this entire time; the truth, and each other.
You won’t see it coming.
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Transition is a New Adult Fantasy novella that will accompany a future series from T.E. Ridener, currently untitled. If you are under 18, please be aware there is strong language in this novella from time to time, and sexual situations are implied.
Approximately 28,915 words
That is not the case for 23 year old Ren Croswell.
Ren died a few short months before his 24th birthday and he’s been stuck in the Colgrove cemetery for the past five years. He’s made some friends and it’s not all that bad, but there is one thing that won’t settle in his restless soul; he isn’t supposed to be dead.
23 year old Hannah Benoit moved to Colgrove, Kentucky in hopes of escaping her past. One can only handle being ‘the girl who sees ghosts’ for so long. This new town will give her a clean slate and a fresh start, but nothing can prepare her for what she’s about to find.
On Halloween, the one day of the year when Ren can walk among the living, everything will change. Death promised him it would be different this year, but there’s no possible way Ren could’ve known the true reason for his sudden and mistaken demise. Hannah will discover that her blessing of a curse was given to her for a reason, and they will both find what they’ve been looking for this entire time; the truth, and each other.
You won’t see it coming.
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Transition is a New Adult Fantasy novella that will accompany a future series from T.E. Ridener, currently untitled. If you are under 18, please be aware there is strong language in this novella from time to time, and sexual situations are implied.
Approximately 28,915 words
- GenresParanormal
120 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2014
17 people want to read
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T.E. Ridener
37 books126 followersT.E. Ridener resides in Southeastern Kentucky with her husband and their furbabies, Cujo (dog) and Christine (cat). She's still writing up a storm, and hopes to complete some of her most beloved series before 2022 comes to an end. Stay tuned!
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July 15, 2014
So, I started this novella because I'm kinda on a spree to read all T.E. Ridener books and therefore I couldn't pass this up. I usually am like this when it comes to ghosts:
Of course, Ren is totally different. I loved reading about the way all the ghosts interacted with each other and when he met Hannah at the party, being a real human for one night??
The whole idea about a ghost and a medium falling in lone is absolutely great. Of course, as always, I considered this book way to short (duh, novella) and had to ask instantly if there was more coming. And guess what, peeps:
There will be a whole series around that! You need to get this book because basically this is the hook... You'll be caught and read what else comes from this series. For sure. Why?
Because it's sweet and fun and light and serious and all the things in-between that make T.E. Ridener's stories so unique. If you haven't read her before, go and move your pretty behind. You are wasting precious time!
Of course, Ren is totally different. I loved reading about the way all the ghosts interacted with each other and when he met Hannah at the party, being a real human for one night??
The whole idea about a ghost and a medium falling in lone is absolutely great. Of course, as always, I considered this book way to short (duh, novella) and had to ask instantly if there was more coming. And guess what, peeps:
There will be a whole series around that! You need to get this book because basically this is the hook... You'll be caught and read what else comes from this series. For sure. Why?
Because it's sweet and fun and light and serious and all the things in-between that make T.E. Ridener's stories so unique. If you haven't read her before, go and move your pretty behind. You are wasting precious time!
January 14, 2014
I received an ARC of this book.
This is not my usual read, while I do read paranormal books it's not usually mediums and ghosts!
This one surprised me, it had me from the beginning.
Ren is a ghost, Hannah a medium. They meet while shes passing through the graveyard, Hannah not knowing he's a ghost at the time.
On Halloween they meet again, only once she takes his hand she realizes he's a ghost.
With a few paranormal twists, which I won't share so you have something to read about yourself, this book ends well and leads me to purchase others from T.E. Ridener so the journey can continue for me into a new genre of books.
This is not my usual read, while I do read paranormal books it's not usually mediums and ghosts!
This one surprised me, it had me from the beginning.
Ren is a ghost, Hannah a medium. They meet while shes passing through the graveyard, Hannah not knowing he's a ghost at the time.
On Halloween they meet again, only once she takes his hand she realizes he's a ghost.
With a few paranormal twists, which I won't share so you have something to read about yourself, this book ends well and leads me to purchase others from T.E. Ridener so the journey can continue for me into a new genre of books.
January 13, 2014
Well this was a totally unexpected story! I was drawn in in the Prologue! Ren has died and Death says he should not have. It doesn't change the fact that he is dead. He has been "living" in a cemetery in Colgrove, KY for 5 years. On Halloween, the ghosts get to come back to life for the day. Hannah sees ghosts and has been in and out of mental institutions because of it. She moves to Colgrove, KY to start over, hoping for a normal life.
What happens when Hannah meets the living Ren at a Halloween party??? Well...get this book and find out! A truly well-written novella! Amazing talent!
What happens when Hannah meets the living Ren at a Halloween party??? Well...get this book and find out! A truly well-written novella! Amazing talent!
January 20, 2014
Ridener has created another amazing story that easily transports you into the shoes of her characters!
Transition had me hooked at the first Chapter & didnt let me go until the very end. I can't wait to read more about Ren and Hannah and what happens next!
This story is about a boy, Ren and his unexpected death and the answers he will find when he meets Hannah, a girl that can see and talk to ghosts, during her walk through his graveyard one day. Ren unexpectedly sees her again on Halloween, the one and only day he can walk amongst the living, and has the sudden need to get to know her more. Hannah feels the same way, but has hard time getting around the fact that he's dead. That can't possibly be a good relationship... can it?
He later talks her in to walking her home & so begins their story together...
I don't want to spoil this story for you, so you'll just have to buy your copy and see for yourself! ;)
Transition had me hooked at the first Chapter & didnt let me go until the very end. I can't wait to read more about Ren and Hannah and what happens next!
This story is about a boy, Ren and his unexpected death and the answers he will find when he meets Hannah, a girl that can see and talk to ghosts, during her walk through his graveyard one day. Ren unexpectedly sees her again on Halloween, the one and only day he can walk amongst the living, and has the sudden need to get to know her more. Hannah feels the same way, but has hard time getting around the fact that he's dead. That can't possibly be a good relationship... can it?
He later talks her in to walking her home & so begins their story together...
I don't want to spoil this story for you, so you'll just have to buy your copy and see for yourself! ;)
March 27, 2014
I was pulled into this book from the beginning. This book made me cry for the characers. Just when you think the end is there, the plot TOTALLY changes and a new beginning emerges. SHOCKER to say the least!
It was well written. The Plot was original. I certainly can't wait to read the next one!
It was well written. The Plot was original. I certainly can't wait to read the next one!
March 27, 2014
Wow. I truly love stories about ghosts and mediums. This book was intriguing and filled with unexpected twists and turns! I cannot wait for her to write a sequel to experience the new land!
December 13, 2014
I LOVED this story. It’s such a sweet romance starring a gawky boy (I saw a lot of myself in him with his love of science fiction, pizza and awkwardness) and a girl who had turned her back on a lot of the world because of her ability to see ghosts, and they have to overcome the obstacles of Hannah's prejudice of ghosts and the fact Ren can only interact with mortal humans on Halloween. I loved Hannah’s opinions of her work place, and the kindly ghost baker. And the other ghosts in the graveyard were a pleasure to read of, like Abigail from the Victorian age, and Todd the excitable little boy, and even Death. I honestly would have given this 5 stars except for the total reversal at the end when from one page to the next, the story abruptly flipped into a high fantasy without any sort of ‘transition’ from one to the other (they went through a gateway and suddenly all the characters were vastly different and surrounded by bizarre talking creatures). It felt like the author didn’t know where to go from the cliffhanger and decided to mash another completely different story to it since the first one was working so well. But overall, I would highly recommend this story to anyone looking for a sweet paranormal romance.
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July 30, 2014
Ren died a few months before his 24th birthday, and has spent the last 5 years in Colgrove Cemetery. But he aint supposed to be dead, of that he is sure.
Hannah moved to Colgrove to get away from her past. Unfortunately, it follows her, Hannah can see ghosts.
Once a year, on Halloween, the ghosts of Colgrove Cemetery can walk the world OUTSIDE the Cemetery. This year, though, proves to be somewhat of a game changer!
I am a BIG fan of this author's work, and this does not disappoint! It has all the hallmarks of Ridener, the wit, the story telling, the one liners from characters, like Death and his internet!
AND!!!
those darn cliff hangers, with a flipping twist at the end i did not see coming! no ma'am i did not see that one, not at all! Not saying what, just go read it, its well worht the 77p/99c!
I look forward to catching up with this series, as and when they appear.
I've filed it on the over 18 shelf, some sexual implications and swearing, BUT also some smoking of the funny stuff!
Hannah moved to Colgrove to get away from her past. Unfortunately, it follows her, Hannah can see ghosts.
Once a year, on Halloween, the ghosts of Colgrove Cemetery can walk the world OUTSIDE the Cemetery. This year, though, proves to be somewhat of a game changer!
I am a BIG fan of this author's work, and this does not disappoint! It has all the hallmarks of Ridener, the wit, the story telling, the one liners from characters, like Death and his internet!
AND!!!
those darn cliff hangers, with a flipping twist at the end i did not see coming! no ma'am i did not see that one, not at all! Not saying what, just go read it, its well worht the 77p/99c!
I look forward to catching up with this series, as and when they appear.
I've filed it on the over 18 shelf, some sexual implications and swearing, BUT also some smoking of the funny stuff!
April 18, 2014
Tonya can come up with her characters as easily as anyone I've seen yet. From Vampires to Mediums she has so much information about each character in every book she writes.
Hannah Benoit is a medium. Ren, is a ghost. What transpires between these too is great.
I've read books about being able to see and communicate with ghosts and spirits before but none as good and vivid as this. Thumbs up Tonya! Would love to read more in a series on this.
Hannah Benoit is a medium. Ren, is a ghost. What transpires between these too is great.
I've read books about being able to see and communicate with ghosts and spirits before but none as good and vivid as this. Thumbs up Tonya! Would love to read more in a series on this.
January 16, 2014
I loved this book..It had me after the first paragraph...It went along the story line very smoothly and the twist in events were great...I simply had a tough time putting it down..I even tried to sleep and had to get up to finish reading it..Awesome and easy to follow..thank you for such a great reading...I look forward to more from a great author...
July 17, 2014
This is a great start in a whole series and it made me long for more. A great character show, i loved the side characters as well and surely cannot wait to read the whole series!! Thank you TE Ridener for writing this ❤️
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