By a Thread

Stella's future was set, and it was a bright one. She was engaged to a man she adored, and was headed to law school in the fall. Tragically, her perfectly planned future ends just as it was beginning.

With no ties to family or friends, Stella finds herself alone in a new city, spiraling out of control. Her typical day comes to a close with her passed out on the floor; sometimes clothed.

Luckily, her new roommate, essentially a stranger, is dead set on getting Stella past her grief and back to functioning within society. Putting one foot in front of the other, she climbs up from the bottom of a bottle. Even with all her progress, Stella walks through life unfeeling, numb. Defiant, she sends out warning signals for the world to keep away. But, is that what she really wants?

With the steadfast help of a few tight knit friends, she gradually begins to feel again. She starts to savor the flavor of food again; lets herself notice how the handsome bartender glances at her. Still, after allowing herself a fling, she wonders if she will ever be able to let go of her shattered past, fully enjoy the present, or get over what she thought would be her perfect future and with the man who destroyed her heart.

R.L. resides in the Atlanta area with some cool dudes: her husband, son and one crazy dog. She was born and raised in the South. She attended Georgia Southern University and moved to Washington, D.C. to intern in the United States Senate during the impeachment trial. Falling in love with the city, she went to law school at American University, Washington College of Law. By A Thread is R.L.’s second book, but is the first in a series of 4 books involving the BaT characters.

This is not a book you read. This is a book you feel. - Michelle, Goodreads

To be able to capture and enthrall me the ENTIRE way through is no easy feat. But she did it and then she slapped me, and punched me and I loved every single minute of it! So for that RL for that I applaud you and give you. Sandie, Book Boyfriend Reviews

By a Thread was a fast read with great, relatable characters, funny lines, emotional subjects and crazy twists and turns. But mostly it's about healing from great loss. This was a really wonderful surprise, and I look forward to reading the next in this series, which is currently planned as a trilogy. Ana's Attic Book Blog

If you’re interested in emotional stories with a touch of mystery and romance I recommend By A Thread. - Nicole, Miss Construed Book Reviews

I am literally hanging by a thread! What just happened? I went back and re-read the last couple chapters again. At one point I think I was holding my breath. Right at the start I knew I would like this book and I loved it.- Shamika, Sticky Reads Book Reviews

It’s not your run of the mill romance novel; it has so much more… More pain, sadness, heartbreak, intensity, love and questions. Simply put, it just has M.O.R.E!! I loved the pace of the writing, it continually made me want to read more, each chapter ending called for another to follow, I couldn’t leave this book down.- Dympna, Love, Words and Books Blog

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