In the End

by Cole Gray

When Kimberly ends up in The Phoenix Institute after a traumatic event, she's lost in her minds chaos until Ryker comes along. He's got a stubborn streak a mile wide, and she's got more than a few screws loose. After many grueling group therapy sessions, they seem to have a better understanding of each other. But can this lead to something more?

90 pages, Paperback

Published September 13, 2024

About the author

Cole Gray is an Independent Author of romance novels. Writing is her passion; she uses real-life experience and extensive immersive research to create her fiction novels. She is committed to providing high-quality work for her readers.

Cole Gray lives in Indiana with her husband and five children. In her free time, she spends time outdoors and creates lasting memories with her family.

Reviews

[Mikayla Krystyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read. Short, sweet, to the point!! Summed up mental health facility very nicely! The twist at the end, I never saw coming!

[Brianna Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing!

This book was a short but amazing book. I did not expect the turn it took in the end. I definitely recommend reading it. Read the trigger warnings. Listen to the songs with each chapter. 1000% recommend!

[Jessica Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story weaves together so many layers grief, healing, the long shadow of mental illness and it does so with incredible tenderness and raw honesty. The mental health representation is not only deeply respectful but also incredibly real. It’s the kind of story that doesn’t just show you what it feels like to hurt. It shows you what it means to survive. And the romance? Chef’s kiss. It also had me laughing out loud, Cole shows her silly in this one! He calls her Blackbird and let me just say, I’ve never wanted to be called anything more in my life. There’s something so poetic and soft in that name, especially coming from someone who’s struggled to show gentleness until her. It’s tender and powerful at once, like the book itself. Try this one!! It’s a quick read and worth every minute of your time.

[Colie Lancaster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you ever seen one of those cute little countertop gumball machines that are made for your daily mental health meds and thought "oh my gosh I need this!"?

If you have than this is the Novella for you.

I went into this having no idea what it was about, fully blind, not reading any trigger warnings, etc.

When I tell you that I was giggling from the start.
The pink power ranger, the snarky banter and the gaggle of bitches (when you meet the one obsessed with Sleep Token just know her and I are one in the same lol)

The first half of it I read on kindle and the second half I listened to the audiobook which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Before reading this I have never had an authors note at the end of the book make me cry. Cole really put their entire heart, soul and trauma into this Novella and it will be one that sticks with me for years to come.

[Emma Ellis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Uhhhhh okay. I don’t even know where to start. This book is short. Like soooo short you can read it in 2 hours or less. BUT the story is there. The writing style is direct, but it still immerses you in the world of Kimberly at the same time.
I was going to give this book 3 stars until the end had my jaw dropping. I was SO not expecting that! I feel like it takes a lot lately to get me by surprised, but holy moly.

[Mallory Carrillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book brings so much awareness! Most definitely check for trigger warnings. This will open your eyes to truly see you never know what someone is going through. You don’t have to be what you been through. At some point in life we have been through a thing or two. It’s ok to get help. We are all on journey in this life surging our own battles. Definitely give this novella read !

[Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS!
It's been a couple of weeks since I finished this, and my mind is still 🤯. This story touches on some really touchy subjects, but it's done SO well.. I was fully engrossed in this and am still absolutely shocked at the way it ended.

[Tiannah J♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this novella!! It was short, dark, a little spicy, and packed a punch. I didn't want it to end, and I wish I could read it again for the first time.

I can't wait to read more by Cole Gray!

[Marie Maness · Rating 5 out of 5]

That twist 🫣

Oh my goodness I didn't see that twist coming AT ALL. This book had me sucked in from the start and my jaw literally dropped at the ending. I will definitely be reading more from this author!

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

was not ready for the twist

Wow. The ending was not what I expected! This dark romance novella truly surprised me! Definitely a good quick read!

[Denise R. Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

That Ending though…

If you enjoy a fast and dark read with a little bit of spice, then I highly recommend giving this read a try! Beware of that twist ending because it might hurt..