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Need You For My Sanity: A Standalone Novel
You can fake a smile, but you can’t fake your feelings…Blaine McKay walks around with a smile on her face in order to mask her daily struggle to stay sane. She’s extremely low-key and finds comfort in isolating herself as she searches for answers on what’s bothering her mentally. While doing her best to guard who she allows into her life, she stumbles upon Jaycen Azad, a handsome man, gifted with artistic hands that also come with a treacherous trigger finger. But his deadly persona is blinded, as he steps in and steals her heart without her permission, unknowingly placing her sanity into his hands. Ignoring the constant warnings to stay away from Jaycen, Blaine decides to let her guard down and allows the vicious bad boy to paint her soul with his love. But what happens when he discovers that she’s suffering mentally? Will their hearts remain on course or will the severity of Blaine’s illness tear them apart? Enid Meyers never wanted to give up on the relationship with her longtime boyfriend, Votto. But after giving him her all to no avail, she finally decides that permanently separating would be best for them. During their split, she crosses paths with someone who could potentially change her outlook on love. But when she decides to pursue the relationship, she soon discovers a major conflict that puts her loyalty to the test. Enid finds herself torn, realizing that her heart may now belong to the enemy. However, remnants of her soul are still lingering close to Votto and sharing feelings for these two men is equivalent to playing with fire. Will Enid be able to mend her broken heart? Or are the flames too severe to tame her situation?Need You For My Sanity is a tragic love affair, full of relatable, heart wrenching situations. This is a full-length standalone novel.
- GenresRomance
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2018
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March 20, 2025
A 🔥Roller Coaster
Loved it . The ups and downs. I’m honestly stuck on if I like Votto or not . Something about Jaycen & Reef tho 🥰 the messiness in the relationship and friendships was crazy . Touching story and absolutely loved it
Loved it . The ups and downs. I’m honestly stuck on if I like Votto or not . Something about Jaycen & Reef tho 🥰 the messiness in the relationship and friendships was crazy . Touching story and absolutely loved it
May 17, 2018
Love Is Mental
Need You for My Sanity is a story of love, mental health, and healthy relationships. The connection of love can snap the bond of friendship. It identifies what works well for some, may not work for others. There is never really an explanation as to why mental anguish happens, why its so hard to love, why it's so hard to break the detachment. The heart is broken, but the brain links what defines what love and lust is. That organ is the very essence of the decisions we make. This story goes against the grain of how someone suffers until they the very medicine they need. It takes away from the pain and bridges the gap between the brain and the heart, no matter the circumstances. Trust plays heavy and friendship are tested. You will not be able to peel yourself away from Blaine, Enid, Jaycen, and Votto. Thier emotions become your emotions.You'll want to fight with them, you'll want to hate them, and you'll want to cry with them. But more importantly you feel how tender love can be when the brain is healthy.
Need You for My Sanity is a story of love, mental health, and healthy relationships. The connection of love can snap the bond of friendship. It identifies what works well for some, may not work for others. There is never really an explanation as to why mental anguish happens, why its so hard to love, why it's so hard to break the detachment. The heart is broken, but the brain links what defines what love and lust is. That organ is the very essence of the decisions we make. This story goes against the grain of how someone suffers until they the very medicine they need. It takes away from the pain and bridges the gap between the brain and the heart, no matter the circumstances. Trust plays heavy and friendship are tested. You will not be able to peel yourself away from Blaine, Enid, Jaycen, and Votto. Thier emotions become your emotions.You'll want to fight with them, you'll want to hate them, and you'll want to cry with them. But more importantly you feel how tender love can be when the brain is healthy.
December 14, 2018
Need You For My Sanity is the first book I've read from this author and it definitely won't be my last. I enjoyed the characters, the flow of the story and the storyline was one that had me hooked from the very beginning up to the very end. This story gives us four friends Enid, Blaine, Tamela and Juanita as they go deal with their family, friendships, relationships, drama, love, depression and loss. Their story definitely left me wanting more, especially since the ending for these characters wasn't an ending that left all of their stories complete in my opinion. I felt as if I got an ending for Blaine and Jaycen's story but I was left wondering if there is more to Enid and Reef. I definitely want their story because I feel as if there's more there. Then there's Blaine's sister and Jaycen's brother, which we get a little about them at the end and now I'm left wanting their story. I enjoyed this book and will be recommending it to family and friends.
May 27, 2018
Outstanding job!!
First off I must say.. this book touched my soul. I completely understood and related to most of Blaine’s character. It is so hard to explain to others (who are not going thru the same thing)what you are going through. Thank you Brandy for writing on this sensitive subject and for letting those who are struggling know that they are not alone and there is help and that they can still live normal, loving lives.
I really liked Jaycen and was happy he came into Blaine’s life. I liked Enid but she constantly frustrated me. Both her and Blaine were going through so much that they just didn’t know how to be there for each other. I could say so much more but I suck at reviews and I don’t want to ruin it.
I would love to read Shareef and Enid’s story ❤️
First off I must say.. this book touched my soul. I completely understood and related to most of Blaine’s character. It is so hard to explain to others (who are not going thru the same thing)what you are going through. Thank you Brandy for writing on this sensitive subject and for letting those who are struggling know that they are not alone and there is help and that they can still live normal, loving lives.
I really liked Jaycen and was happy he came into Blaine’s life. I liked Enid but she constantly frustrated me. Both her and Blaine were going through so much that they just didn’t know how to be there for each other. I could say so much more but I suck at reviews and I don’t want to ruin it.
I would love to read Shareef and Enid’s story ❤️
June 5, 2018
Beautifully written. I can honestly say every book I've read by Brandy Echols has been a wonderful read but this book was exceptional. The characters were relatable, situations realistic, & her style of writing had me completing this standalone quicker than expected. Well written subject matter. Storyline & content = title. I was hoping the best for Jaycen & Blaine. Enid dealt with some difficult situations. Good cast of characters. Memorable type of story. Highly recommended
May 22, 2018
Another banger
Man this book was the truth. You got everything in this book; love, street, and real stuff. You can never know what is going on by just looking at someone. I'm glad that Blaine was able to come too grips with what she was going thru and found a man to help her with her issues. Love can be the cure of everything. Great book Brandy!!!!!
Man this book was the truth. You got everything in this book; love, street, and real stuff. You can never know what is going on by just looking at someone. I'm glad that Blaine was able to come too grips with what she was going thru and found a man to help her with her issues. Love can be the cure of everything. Great book Brandy!!!!!
July 26, 2018
Sanity
Been meaning to reading and definitely was a complete standalone.
Now o was mad and hurt for Blaine period we never know what someone is battling within and he said he won't leave...crushed!
Now Votto smh mental issues is real and even trying to understand someone is hard.
I really enjoyed this read definitely a recommendation
Been meaning to reading and definitely was a complete standalone.
Now o was mad and hurt for Blaine period we never know what someone is battling within and he said he won't leave...crushed!
Now Votto smh mental issues is real and even trying to understand someone is hard.
I really enjoyed this read definitely a recommendation
May 24, 2018
Deep!!!!!!
Enid from the jump didn’t approve of Blaine’s relationship, she was being very judgmental. I’m glad that Blaine was able to find her voice and got the help she needed. Jaycen from the beginning had good intentions..
Enid from the jump didn’t approve of Blaine’s relationship, she was being very judgmental. I’m glad that Blaine was able to find her voice and got the help she needed. Jaycen from the beginning had good intentions..
May 25, 2018
Great job!!!
You did so good Brandy you never disappoint. Girl you always have my emotions running wild and this one was no different I love how all your previous characters always make there cameo lol overall this was a great book! Oh P.S don’t go missing on us again lol 😘
You did so good Brandy you never disappoint. Girl you always have my emotions running wild and this one was no different I love how all your previous characters always make there cameo lol overall this was a great book! Oh P.S don’t go missing on us again lol 😘
September 28, 2018
Speechless!!
Very good read!! I felt all emotions from each character and could actually understand each individual's personality and how they handled certain things. Blaine's struggles were very enlightening....so glad she's healing....
Very good read!! I felt all emotions from each character and could actually understand each individual's personality and how they handled certain things. Blaine's struggles were very enlightening....so glad she's healing....
December 15, 2021
3.5 stars
This first read for this author was a mixture of potential and needing a little more depth to the tale. I'm not sure I cared for any of the characters. The mental illness points were slightly dealt with for the sufferers. Overall, this was 3.5 stars.
This first read for this author was a mixture of potential and needing a little more depth to the tale. I'm not sure I cared for any of the characters. The mental illness points were slightly dealt with for the sufferers. Overall, this was 3.5 stars.
January 1, 2022
This started off great. It quickly escalated to a hot mess not long after. Blaine is such a real character and easily relatable. But the hot mess train that comes for the rest of her friends kept me from truly liking this.
August 16, 2018
Love the Love
Gotta love those true connections, those in breakable bonds. Trails may desperate you but they won't be the termination of true love/friendships.
Gotta love those true connections, those in breakable bonds. Trails may desperate you but they won't be the termination of true love/friendships.
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