Mia Collins has an amazing life. She was popular in high school, and college is off to a great start. Everything seems perfect until she goes home for the break and everything changes… One night sets everything in motion and Mia’s world begins to fall apart. She’s stunned that the life she thought she knew was all a lie. After she loses her family, she’s forced to start over. This time though, … though, she vows to not let anyone get close to her again – to not get hurt again.
But life has a funny way of doing the opposite of what you ask for…
Colton Hunter is the captain and quarterback of a winning team. With killer looks and so much money he doesn’t need his football scholarship, you’d think that he would have nothing to worry about.
But behind his picture-perfect life lurks a dark secret – something that Colton has been forced to keep to himself for fear of what happens if he speaks out. Torn up inside by the deceit, he shuts everyone out, not allowing anyone to get close enough to see what hides behind the mask… That is until a girl crosses his path, shaking his resolve and forcing him to realize he doesn’t have to be strong all the time.
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ABSOLUTE PERFECTION that you won’t be able to put down!
I mean…what can I say except I absolutely, 150% LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book!!! I couldn’t believe this was Gianna Gabriela’s debut Young Adult book. She hit it WAY out of the park! I was so enamored with this read, not only could I not put it down, I didn’t WANT TO put it down!!! I was mesmerized and completely immersed in the story from the very first page to the very last. Colton and Mia dug deep into my heart and pulled every heartstring along the way. This was perfection and everything I hoped for and more. I could relate, feel, and I was pulled in for the entirety of this read. I also quickly formed a bond and understanding of Mia and Colton, reflecting on my relationship with my husband when we were in our young, college-age years. I could feel everything, my senses were on high alert, and I actually found myself visibly emotional in a variety of ways. Gianna did a remarkable and insightful job developing her characters, their situations and environments, as well as their feelings and emotions, and I was completely hooked from word one, page one. Once I started, there was no way I was stopping. I just couldn’t. I almost felt like I read the story, held my breath throughout, and at the end I sighed and hoped for more. I didn’t want it to end. This was one of the most endearing, beautiful and perfect books I have EVER read.
I absolutely LOVED Mia and Colton! Mia’s story quickly shaped her, and as a result of of a dramatic shakeup in her family, she became fierce. She was a very popular, strong, independent, and determined young woman who, despite all of her strong attributes, was still reeling from the disturbance in her family life and was extremely vulnerable. She worked really hard to guard and protect herself and her heart from any more destruction. Colton was the star quarterback, the popular guy who could get any girl he wanted. Their story together begins when they are assigned to the same team for a school project. The relationship they formed, the love and affection they very quickly realized, was so, incredibly beautiful. They needed each other. They helped one another. Their relationship was also tested. Their dynamic story together was extremely powerful and spot on. I am not going to spoil this story anymore for you…you just HAVE TO READ IT!!!
This was my very, first read of Gianna’s, and I am planning to read her future work. Her writing style, the character and situational control and development, along with the fluidity and ease of reading, are just some examples of this PERFECTION!!! This is an absolute MUST READ!!! After being so compelled and wrapped in the blanket of black letters on a white page, I cannot wait for the next book in this series. Thank you, Gianna, for such an amazing, timeless love story for the ages, and CONGRATS on this, your debut novel. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!
Better With You is Gianna Gabriela’s debut book and it is a MUST read.
I fell in love with Colton and Mia’s story from the very beginning and did not want to put it down.
One night turns Mia’s life upside down and she keeps everyone at a distance. Mia is strong independent and witty. What happens when she catches the eye of the quarterback and he is determined to win her over? Will Colton be able to break down her walls?
On the outside looking in, Colton is living the dream. Gorgeous, captain and quarterback of the football team, and girls at his beck and call, yet he’s Thank holding a dark secret that can damage all he holds dear to him. There’s something about Mia that calls to him, will he open up to her?
Better With You consumed me from the very first page and I did not want Colton and Mia’s story to end. Gianna you did a fabulous job with the characters and the storyline. I cannot wait to see what you put out next! This is a definite MUST read.
This book is a debut novel for this new author and firstly I have to say, Wow! SERIOUSLY? I am now even more excited to see what more is to come!!
This really is the perfect YA romance, infact its a super book for any age.
Mia Collins doesn’t have a picture perfect past, and she is determined to succeed in her education and never be in a position to be hurt again.
Colton is “the Guy” every guy wants to be, hot, popular and the world at his fingertips. but this young man is carrying some heavy weights on his shoulders.
I loved this story from beginning to end. Both these character’s oozed personalities that you couldn’t fail to fall for. Their relationship grew in the most beautiful of ways, and even with their issues you can’t fail to be right there with them, cheering them on from the sidelines. Yes its that kind of book, one you won’t want to end and it still leaves you wanting more !!!
Wow!!! What an amazingly written story this was. What makes it so exceptional is that this is the first written book by this author. What attracted me to this story in the first place was the blurb, it was inviting and enticing.
Mia has one mission, get through college unnoticed. Having went through some terrible situations that left her unable to get close to other people. Colton notices her alright. Colton has been keeping some secrets that are just eating away at him. He sees something in Mia and wants to get close to her. She will become his everything until in one blink of an eye it’s taken away.
I love discovering new authors and ones where they have a first story because I get to follow their path. This story sucked me in the heart of these wonderful characters that made me feel so much. Once I started reading it, I couldn’t seem to want to put it down for very long. It was an addicting and captivating story. A beautifully written story about learning to trust others. The writing style shows maturity and professionalism. The characters were created to perfection where I got to connect with them. Bottomline is this is a must read.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story.
Colton is the jock and Mia is the nerd. When Mia runs into Colton, she’s definitely not interested he’s a jock. Colton however is extremely interested in Mia.
Mia learnt everything she knew was a lie, Colton has a secret that he’s been keeping and not letting anyone in, always trying to be strong. He never expected to run into Mia who is just as guarded as him.
They both don’t want to let anyone one, but before they know it they have, but can they get through the issues from their pasts to make it work.
I haven’t read this author before, but I’m really enjoying some New Adult contemporary works right now so I picked out this one.
I liked how it started out with the rescuing of a drunk girl in a bar. I wish we all had that initial reaction to make sure someone who’s had too much to drink is ok and make sure they get home safely. It also led to an interesting introduction for the two main characters. I also enjoyed how the story developed naturally and didn’t feel too rushed or forced. In addition, the main characters were very well developed and you get a good background story for both of them. Both are broken and trying to mend.
Without getting into spoilers, I really liked the way the story worked out. The only thing I might have changed would be to see if Mia decided to keep in touch with her family after the events of the story.
Colton typically has women throwing themselves at his feet, but sometimes the one that challenges you is the one that turns out to the one.
Mia is that to Colton. She is not about to take any crap from him. She doesn’t care that he is the football hero at Bragan that men want to be and women what to be with. She just needs to get past this school assignment.
Sometimes you just meet a person that makes you better.
BETTER WITH YOU is the first book in the “Bragan University Series” and is a fantastic foundation for the books to come.
Bragan University IS football – Actually sports of all kinds.
BETTER WITH YOU features Colton who is the star quarterback and Mia. They have a meet cute (of course) and their relationship evolves from there.
This was a very enjoyable NA story. It flows well from beginning to end and as each character is introduced, it is done in such a way that I was able to keep track of all the characters and enjoy the story.
This sweet story made me grateful that I am no longer in college while at the same time made me nostalgic to be that age again.
I read the story in one sitting and immediately picked up book 2.
tags: this was on my shelf over year, KU, I own the paperback, 4 stars, NA/YA, I recommend, Talkbooks author, sports romance, wtr series
I absolutely enjoyed Mia and Colton story.
I finished this book after midnight last night as I didn’t want to put it down. Better With You is Gianna’s debut book, it was great and a MUST read for 1018. I never wanted to put it down but I had to so I could look after Mr 3 and Miss 4 month old. If I could I would of locked myself away to read it in on sitting. Her writing had me hooked from the first page.
Mia Collins has an amazing life. She was popular in high school, and college is off to a great start. Everything seems perfect until she goes home for the break and everything changes…
Colton Hunter is the captain and quarterback of a winning team. With killer looks and so much money he doesn’t need his football scholarship, you’d think that he would have nothing to worry about.
The main characters were strong and the storyline was amazing. I loved the relationship between Mia and Colton.
I loved this story from beginning to end. I highly recommend this book and I can not wait to read the next books in the series and whatever else Gianna writes.
I won an ARC in a giveaway and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow!! Better With You by Gianna Gabriela was so much better than I thought it would be. I could not put this book down. There was something about Mia and Colton that you wanted it so badly for it to end well and you felt all the emotions. MIA and Colton are impeccable together. They really make you smile. Amazing story, cannot believe
This is a debut novel. Would definitely read more hands down by Gianna!!
The story wrapped you from the beginning to the end. For being the debut novel of Gianna I can said is well written. Super cute and lovely. Perfect read for when you want something light.
This is the first book I have read by this writer. A copy was given to me and I was so glad that I got the chance to read this book. It was a heart warming extremely touching lovable book. I loved Mia and Colton. Both of them have their own pasts and loved they are trying to survive one step at a time. But together these two are perfect for each other . They bring out the best in each other and provide exactly what the other one needs. Some amazing moments in this book. Gianna gained a fan with this one. I can’t wait to read more from her. I do recommend reading this one.