Starting over is never as easy as it sounds. To heal herself and her sons, Holly Simon made the radical decision to move seventeen hundred miles away to begin a brand new life as an Airbnb host just outside Yellowstone National Park.
Forced to fake it until she makes it, she soon realizes that her old problems have a way of resurfacing. No matter how far she goes to outrun them.
Self-doubts and paralyzing fears begin to creep back in as Holly works to establish their new lives in a small town, bowled over by the overwhelming challenges of being a single mother living in the wild west.
The events of one snowy night send her life on a fresh trajectory she never saw coming and give her a glimpse of the happily ever after she’d long stopped believing in. Will Holly finally settle in and grab the happiness she’s always dreamed of, or will she let her insecurities stand in the way?
This is book two in The Simon Family Series and is the sequel to “Back to Before.”
Under the pen names of Ninya and Blair Bryan, this creative powerhouse channels her passion into crafting stories that entertain and immerse readers of paranormal women's fiction, travel memoir, and contemporary women's fiction.
A risk-taker by nature, Blair Bryan fearlessly embarked on her author journey at the age of 44, bringing to life captivating tales that will leave you on the edge of your seat. She's a magnet for wild experiences, breathtaking locations, and fascinating individuals, seamlessly weaving their essence into her women's fiction novels. From unexpected encounters to daring escapades, she draws inspiration from the tapestry of her own life, ensuring an endless supply of captivating storylines that will leave you hungry for more.
If you love a good dirty joke, a cup of coffee so strong you can chew it, and have killed more cats with your curiosity than you can count, she might be your soulmate.
Blair Bryan knocks it out of the park again! Better Than Before is an amazing, heartfelt story. I couldn't put the book down as I followed along on Holly Simon's new journey with her sons. I laughed and cried along the way. I could feel her emotions. Blair Bryan has a unique talent to touch on important issues while bringing her characters to life. Better than Before is the perfect follow-up to Back to Before.
I enjoyed reading the continuation of Holly's story. It was hard to put it down as the characters all come to life. I loved the descriptions of Montana, the personalities and the storyline. Great read!