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Striving for Normal

(Striving #1)

B.L. Mooney (Goodreads Author)

3.97 · Rating details · 119 ratings · 44 reviews

Normal. It was a relative term, or so I thought.

After a relationship from hell that almost killed me, I didn’t want another man in my life. A job, a home, and great friends were all I needed.

Simple.

Uncomplicated.

Until two men interrupted the calm I was pretending to be.

One could take me to the future—a future I never dared to dream I could have. A man who gave me a chance ...more

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Aug 12, 2016 Petra rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2016-audio-book-challenge, for-review, contemporary-romance, audiobooks, drama

Four years ago, Drew escaped an unhealthy relationship. With the help of her therapist, Joseph, and her best friends, Terri and Mark, with whom she has been living, she is striving for normal. Drew's abusive relationship with ex-boyfriend, Craig, is revealed through therapy sessions and flashbacks. Her friends believe she should be moving on and encourage her to see Dennis. Dennis is an all-around nice guy. Reliable, funny, safe.
But when Drew meets Carl, who is a widower with a daughter Drew is ...more

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Aug 29, 2013 Carrie Richardson-horton rated it it was amazing

I loved Striving For Normal! This book sucked me right in, and I didn't want to put it down until I was finished!

Lets start with Drew Clayborn- oh my! Drew I felt for immediately. Drew carries around a lot of guilt. She is trying to come to terms with things that she did in her past that she's not proud of. Through her therapy sessions we learn more, and more what those things are. Drew broke my heart! I just wanted to hug her! She felt she didn't deserve to be loved or be happy ever again. Com ...more

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Sep 06, 2013 Court rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2013, 5-stars-2013

I reviewed this book at MustReadBooksOrDie with my friend Shelley.

Shel: As I was reading this I kept thinking that many women would've been so judgmental and scornful of Drew; they'd just have a hard time believing anyone could get caught up in something like she did. Unfortunately, many women do get manipulated and feel trapped, just like she did and some aren't lucky enough to have friends like she does to help survive it.

Court: Uh, are you forgetting about Deb in this book? Gah...I have lots I reviewed this book at MustReadBooksOrDie with my friend Shelley.

Shel: As I was reading this I kept thinking that many women would've been so judgmental and scornful of Drew; they'd just have a hard time believing anyone could get caught up in something like she did. Unfortunately, many women do get manipulated and feel trapped, just like she did and some aren't lucky enough to have friends like she does to help survive it.

Court: Uh, are you forgetting about Deb in this book? Gah...I have lots of not nice things to say about her, but she definitely drives your point home. She was this way to Drew and that was right in front of her brother Dennis, whom Drew is dating. I think all of that is true, but the alternative of trying to run away from someone like Craig with help or not and the constant fear that he will find you wouldn't have been easier...

Court: Are you freaked out yet...? Yeah. I was too. But IT WAS SOOOOO GOOOD!

Shel: Drew is recovering from an especially horrific ex-boyfriend and as she begins to make a new life for herself two men begin to fight for her attention. Good problem to have, right? Not for Drew. She's feeling overwhelmed and confused and uncertain about how to go forward and if either of these men are who should she go forward with.

Court: I don't necessarily understand her hangups in the "which guy do I pick" parts because, well I've been with my one guy for a very long time...but underneath that where the issues are really with herself is what made me wish that it was easier for her to get to the place she needed to be to love herself and give love to others. That stuff is heartbreaking, and her flashbacks are sometimes hard to take...be ready.

Shel: As the novel progresses we watch Drew find success in a great job, begin to accept that she 'deserves' goodness and love, learns how to see manipulators for what they are, and navigate a "normal" relationship. She also sees that she must decide if passion and normalcy can co-exist in a relationship and if either of these men have the capacity to offer both.

Court: This is a love triangle with an obvious favorite, and I wanted her to realize she loved him as much as we did. I loved the moments with Joseph, her therapist, and how he would help her figure things out on her own with the right tiny push in the right direction. That pissed her off, of course, but he and Terrie and Mark helped her immensely. The best friends in this book are my heroes. I have to say that I loved this book because it made me so angry...at multiple characters...in a good way. I felt so many different emotions that I am still processing!

Shel: With the help of a therapist, her best friends, her co-workers, her new men and her ex, Drew begins to find a path for herself that is steady, healthy, and 'normal'. Court: Normal is so overrated right? Yeah, Drew has a very tumultuous life, and I loved how real it was. It isn't always sunshine and rainbows in this one, but it was a very great story for me!

Shelley: 3 Stars
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Jul 08, 2013 Wendy Jackson rated it it was amazing

REVIEW TIME!STRIVING FOR NORMAL
by BL Mooney
Review by Wendy
Shhh, Mommy's in the Bathroom.,.Reading
5 Stars

Drew Clayborn has done things she can't forgive herself for. She's spent the last four years with Joseph, her very calm, understanding, and compassionate therapist. She doesn't feel she deserves to be happy after the tragic events and choices she has made.
Her best friends Terri and Mark have taken Drew under their wings and think its time for her to move forward. And they know the prefect guy ...more

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Jul 14, 2013 Kirsty rated it liked it

Shelves: read-in-2013, arc, review-for-hrbb

I wanted to love this one. I really tried, but it just wasn't meant to be for me.

I don't usually like love triangles, I am the first to admit that, but when they are done correctly and there is an 'easy choice' for the heroine, I am prepared to go along for the ride. The reason I found this one so hard to get in to and enjoy is because both of the heroes, Drew's 'choices', were not likeable in the slightest.

Drew is struggling to come to terms with her past. After surviving through a horrific re I wanted to love this one. I really tried, but it just wasn't meant to be for me.

I don't usually like love triangles, I am the first to admit that, but when they are done correctly and there is an 'easy choice' for the heroine, I am prepared to go along for the ride. The reason I found this one so hard to get in to and enjoy is because both of the heroes, Drew's 'choices', were not likeable in the slightest.

Drew is struggling to come to terms with her past. After surviving through a horrific relationship, she is finally trying to get her life back on track. In a small amount of time she is starting a new job, moving in to a place of her own and dating two guys. First off she meets Dennis, having been set up by her best friend, she really isn't interested in Dennis and I can't say I blame her. All the while I was reading I couldn't picture him as a possibility for Drew, I felt like he was weak and would never understand Drew's issues.
And then we meet Carl. Carl's a father grieving the loss of his wife and raising his 4 year old daughter by himself. They meet at the daycare centre that Drew is now working at and there is an instant connection. I loved Carl. He was the type of man Drew was used to - controlling, strong and powerful, and everything she knew she had to stay away from. In my opinion, the author wrote the book in such a way that I felt, as the reader, the obvious choice for Drew, was Carl. Yes, he brought back unwanted feelings and flashbacks, but I felt like the times they spent together he would have been good for her in helping her get through her rough spots.

Drew fought and fought her feelings towards Carl and tried to focus 100% of her attention on Dennis. She frustrated me so damn much. She went back and forth, debated with herself time and time again, and refused to listen to any advice anybody was giving her.

Some situations also had me rolling my eyes, they were a little unbelievable. I'm just being picky here, but as I mentioned Drew works in a day care. I am thinking top security in this day care, kids are there after all. Only this wasn't the case, day in day out there was Drew's family coming in to say hello, Dennis's family, Carl was constantly in and out. I hated that, in a real day care these people would not be allowed to walk in and out.

As for the actual writing, I can't complain. The author did keep me engaged and the main reason I carried on reading until the end was because I was invested enough to have to know who Drew 'chooses'. My issues with not liking this book was down to the actual plot and story line, if the author was to write a new book tomorrow I would certainly consider reading it.

*Reviewing for The Hopeless Romantics Book Blog as part of the 'Striving for Normal' blog tour.* ...more

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Aug 03, 2013 Shawn Verdin rated it really liked it

Let me start off by saying, this book was not what I expected. Don’t get me wrong, I had good expectations, but Ms. Mooney met and surpassed them! I went into the story thinking it was going to be a romantic love triangle with a villain thrown in the mix. While there is some truth to that, the story provided so much more. When we first meet our protagonist, Drew, she is in a session with her therapist Joseph. While her diagnosis is never stated, it is clear that Drew is being treated for Post-Tr ...more

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Aug 07, 2013 Mallory rated it really liked it

Drew is broken. Her ex really did a number on her. She is weak and depends entirely too much on her friends and therapist. I usually dislike weak characters, but Drew has endured such tragedy she couldn’t be anything but.

A good portion of this book is spent with Drew in Joseph’s office. Joseph is her therapist. He is the only therapist that has been able to help her and get her to open up. It was really interesting to follow their doctor-patient relationship. He helps her stop her self-destructi ...more

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Aug 14, 2013 Steph rated it really liked it

I had the pleasure of being a Beta for SFN. I truly enjoyed watching it all come together! I have so much love for Brandy!

This book is wonderful.....

This is a story of how Drew learns to take control of her life again. After years of bing in a bad, controlling realtionship, she breaks free. It's a long and painful road to recovery but she has an amazing support of her friends, therapist, and a couple new love interests! Carl is a little too much like her ex and she is very attracted to him and ...more

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Sep 03, 2013 Erica rated it really liked it

This was a very quick read and a good love story for young adults! The grass is not always greener on the other side

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Sep 11, 2013 Julie rated it really liked it

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3.75 stars

Drew is a broken woman. She is trying hard to pick up the pieces that an incredibly sick relationship left her in. She has a great therapist and great friends to help her along her way. Will two new men in her life prove too much for her already damaged soul?

Drew was in a relationship with a very sick man. He hurt her, used her, abused her and left her a shell of the woman she once was. She has spent the last four years in therapy trying no ...more

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Sep 09, 2013 Anny hernandez rated it it was amazing

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Wow what can i say i just finish reading this book and i love it? This story had me in an emotional roller-coaster, it had me thinking one thing at one time and then made me change my mind in other time, and i love the twist that it has.
I love the characters, even though their some of them that i couldn’t stand at the beginning. But half way through the book i end up loving them,
The story start with Drew Clayborn speaking to Joseph Hatcher, his being her therapist for the last four years. Drew i Wow what can i say i just finish reading this book and i love it? This story had me in an emotional roller-coaster, it had me thinking one thing at one time and then made me change my mind in other time, and i love the twist that it has.
I love the characters, even though their some of them that i couldn’t stand at the beginning. But half way through the book i end up loving them,
The story start with Drew Clayborn speaking to Joseph Hatcher, his being her therapist for the last four years. Drew is broken woman she has being through hell, and when i say hell she was in a relationship with a very sick man, he hurt her abused her and left her a shell of a woman she once was. she was going to therapist to tried to pick up the pieces of what was left of her and put her past behind her and look for new goal to change the way she just to be. And start a new life.
Drew had being through so much that she has nightmares and get flashbacks and don’t sleep to well. But she has some amazing friends that are there for her no matter what and they are always protecting her, and making sure that she doing well.
While i was more into the book i got to see how Drew started to stand up for herself, and speak her mind. And how she took control of her life. And love how she got to move on even though she was taking it day by day. I love how she become at the end of this amazing book.
The character of Terri what can i say, Terri is the best friend but let me just tell you that half way through their book she was getting at my nerves. i know that your best friends always wants to know what’s going on and how you doing, but in this case Terri was just being noisy and pushy, but half way through the book i end up seeing that she really does care for Drew and wants her to be really happy, that’s when i started to love Terri.
Love the character of Mark Terri husband, Mark is also Drew best friend but let’s just say that he acts like the big brother. Mark is such a sweet heart and a great father and he takes his role of a brother really series always protecting Drew and taking care of her i just love his attitude.
The character of Dennis, now Dennis is a good friend of Mark and Terri and he also work with Mark. At first i was not likening him, i think he was just to calm and agree to everything, but while i kept reading more of him i felt in love with him. Dennis is smart, funny, sexy, and a sweetheart.
the character of Curls what can i say about Carl, at first i was loving his attitude but then i just felt like taking him out of the book and slap him on the side of his head. He acted just like almost the same way that Drew ex-boyfriend used to act.
This is one emotional book that will capture your mind, body, and soul. I love this book from the first page to the last page i couldn’t put it down and i did not wanted to finish it. I love how this book turned out to be at the end.
I just wanted to say thank you to B.L. Mooney from giving me this special book as a gift and for introducing me to this amazing characters. Can’t wait to read more of your books. And i hope that once you read this book that you fall in love with it and enjoy it as much as i did.
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Oct 25, 2013 Christina rated it it was amazing

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*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*

First, a disclaimer: domestic violence (both physical and emotional), the loss of a child, and a love triangle are all major elements of this story. If you have trouble with these types of themes, I would suggest passing on this one.

Drew is a survivor of abuse that is undergoing therapy. She is making great progress--her abuser is in jail, she has graduated with a degree, she has a great job that she loves and she’s almost ready to get back in the d *ARC received in exchange for an honest review*

First, a disclaimer: domestic violence (both physical and emotional), the loss of a child, and a love triangle are all major elements of this story. If you have trouble with these types of themes, I would suggest passing on this one.

Drew is a survivor of abuse that is undergoing therapy. She is making great progress--her abuser is in jail, she has graduated with a degree, she has a great job that she loves and she’s almost ready to get back in the dating game. Will old habits die-hard for Drew? Is she doomed to repeat her greatest mistake in picking a mate? Or can she move on, and see that things aren’t always what they seem?

Carl is a fairly recent widower. He is a successful businessman who loves control and is not often told “no”. His four-year-old daughter, Amy, is enrolled at the center where Drew works. Soon, Drew becomes the object of Carl’s…affection?

Dennis is a nice guy, with a great job. He is a friend and co-worker of one of Drew’s friends Mark (the husband of Drew’s best friend, Terri). He is a great catch and would be perfect for Drew, however she is used to a certain “type” of guy…can she allow herself to be happiness she deserves?

Normally I wouldn’t go into this much depth with just the characters, especially the inclusion of secondary characters, however Ms. Mooney has spent a lot of time in their development, and it shows. We see incredibly complex relationships that seem to mesh flawlessly. As a reader, I want to know more about the history these characters have together, as well as the future they have ahead of them.

The abuse, while disturbing, is not gratuitous, and unless you have a history, it should not be a problem, as it is central to the plot of the book. Ms. Mooney has artfully interwoven flashbacks with present day scenarios and we understand why Drew has made the choices she has, as well as why she has the problems making the decisions she does.

More importantly, I think, is the positive light the author shows on counseling and Drew’s emotional recovery. All too often we see mental health written off, but in this case, we see Drew evolve with the help of her doctor, Joseph. She works through her emotions and draws strength from her past, setting her on course for a healthy future.

Striving For Normal is a five star read. It is well written, and I wouldn’t necessarily say it is an easy read, but that is more due to the subject matter, rather than the writing itself. Ms. Mooney has crafted characters with depth that have not only drawn the reader into this title, but will make for an easy segue into the next book in the series, Striving For Perfection, comes out next year. Striving For Normal, while part of a series, could easily be read as a standalone.
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Aug 27, 2013 Wendy Jackson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Dec 17, 2013 OrchardBookClub rated it really liked it

Striving for Normal is the brilliant story of a young, driven woman, Drew, and the struggles she faces in trying to re-build her life, making herself whole and “normal” again after suffering a harrowing past at the hands of her abusive ex-boyfriend, Craig.

Drew struggles to find herself, and struggles to accept that she is complete enough, and worthy enough to be loved.

It is because of these insecurities that Drew feels herself too broken to experience a “normal”, loving relationship with the tru ...more

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Sep 04, 2015 Amy Casperson rated it liked it · review of another edition

Just on a side note, this book is not a typical kind of book I'd normally read. I do have to say I thought the book was very well written. I did not however like the main character. I personally an not a fan of weak women, but understand that was the point of the story. My rating in now way reflects my personal feelings.

Drew is seeing a therapist to help her strive to be normal after getting out of a very abusive relationship. She gets into a love triangle with two men. One she is set up with b Just on a side note, this book is not a typical kind of book I'd normally read. I do have to say I thought the book was very well written. I did not however like the main character. I personally an not a fan of weak women, but understand that was the point of the story. My rating in now way reflects my personal feelings.

Drew is seeing a therapist to help her strive to be normal after getting out of a very abusive relationship. She gets into a love triangle with two men. One she is set up with by her friends, who is a positive influence. Then there is a other who is the father of a girl at the daycare she works for who is very reminiscent of her abusive ex.

The love triangle in the book reminded me a lot of many women these days. They aren't strong enough to make good choices, even when friends and doctors try to help them. You see them falling down the wrong path again and again and making the obvious worst choice despite having the best choices right in front of you. Drew many times in the book put herself in situation that were unnecessary, and only got her in trouble. If she had the smarts to think things through rationally, she would see the bad choices she's making. The good news is, she does grow and learn as the book goes on.

The reason I could not give this book 4 or 5 stars was for some flaws I saw in the book if it is truly set in current times. In real life many things that happened in the daycare could not happen. Parents, friends, boyfriends, would not be able to stroll in and out as they pleased. Daycares would not instruct a teacher to take a child home if they are sick and take care of it. I also don't believe if there was a known issue between a teacher and a parent that the staff would leave the one teacher alone after hours with the potential of running in with that parent, especially if there were harassment issues.

I can definitely see the appeal of this book for many readers. I would recommend it to someone if I knew this fell into the kind of fiction they enjoyed as the author does have a way of drawing you in.

I was given this as an audiobook for an honest review.

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Sep 12, 2013 Monique Machuca-Austin rated it it was amazing

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EMOTIONAL…TWISTED….AMAZING!

Striving For Normal begins with Drew Clayborn speaking with her therapist of four years, Joseph Hatcher, in a session to discuss coming to terms with her past. Drew feels guilty about the things she has done and truly does not believe she should not be allowed any happiness, because she feels what she has done is unforgivable. Drew reveals the shocking secrets through her sessions with Therapist Joseph that will leav **JUST BOOKED received an ARC for an Honest Review**

EMOTIONAL…TWISTED….AMAZING!

Striving For Normal begins with Drew Clayborn speaking with her therapist of four years, Joseph Hatcher, in a session to discuss coming to terms with her past. Drew feels guilty about the things she has done and truly does not believe she should not be allowed any happiness, because she feels what she has done is unforgivable. Drew reveals the shocking secrets through her sessions with Therapist Joseph that will leave you appalled and sadden, but understanding why Drew can no longer trust.

Terri, Drew’s best friend, is trying to assist her with moving forward by helping her with her career and dating, but Drew is struggling to move forward. Drew then meets two men whom come into her life, Carl Williamson and Dennis Brooks, whom are worlds apart in character. Carl is a wealthy man that can easily have any woman he wants, but he is too fighting a personal loss and Dennis a laid-back man that makes her smile and makes her feel loved.

As Drew finally feels she is moving forward with her life, her past comes back to haunt her and she finds herself surrounded with everything she has been trying to overcome the past four years. Will Drew find true love and will her true love be able to protect her from her past, so she can have a hopeful future? Will Drew’s past shatter all hopes of her recovering from all her demons to move forward without the hope to be normal again? Striving For Normal is a beautiful story about a young woman struggling to be a survivor of unfortunate circumstance of life and finding the courage to move on with loving ourselves and allowing others to love us in return. Striving For Normal is a novel that will capture your attention immediately and will be unable to put the book down. While reading, you will find yourself on an INTENSE emotional roller coaster experiencing many emotions like being MAD, SAD, SCARED, SHOCKED, CRYING, LAUGHING, and FALLING IN LOVE.

I rate B.L. Mooney’s novel, Striving For Normal – 4.5 AMAZING STARS!

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Oct 04, 2013 Rachel BookJunky Author Services rated it it was amazing

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I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I give this a solid 4.5 Stars.

Striving for Normal is a wonderful read. The story line is so realistic. I mean how many of us can say we haven't dated or married a man that was ultimately our downfall? Here you have a normal college girl that gets caught up in a relationship with a charismatic ass. It's easier for someone to see from the outside looking in. Craig would have made a wonderful advertising exec. Putting a perfect s ...more

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Aug 24, 2013 Stacy rated it really liked it

From the synopsis you can tell that Drew is probably pretty screwed up and my first thought was she is going to be a whiny girl that is going to want everyone to baby her. Why I thought this I really don't know but that was just my first thought and I figured I would not like her. I was WRONG! I loved her and how strong she was. She was messed up and had every reason to be and not trust herself. Although she had great best friends that really were her family that wanted nothing more than to prot ...more

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Sep 09, 2013 Winding Stairs Book Blog rated it really liked it

Everyone has it. That skeleton in your closet that you don't want to let out, even to yourself. No matter how big or small, it will haunt you. You can never move on until you let go of your past. This is easier said than done, especially if you have been through a traumatic event.

This story is about Drew, who has had way more than her fair share of traumas in her life. She was completely controlled by her ex-boyfriend to the point that she was in danger. It doesn't start with that, it tells the ...more

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Aug 02, 2013 Athena rated it really liked it

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Striving for normal is one most emotional books out there..

It's sweet and deep..It's about the glow that love can offer and about the disaster it may bring..

Drew is remarkably strong..She survived events other people wouldn't.She experienced events that people shouldn't..And she came out stronger..

Dennis seemed like a mild person..It seemed like he didn't have a strong character..But,that was a huge misconception..It wasn't that he weren't strong.It was that he knew what Drew needed and he was s ...more

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Sep 15, 2013 Cristin Boykin rated it really liked it

Thus book was an intense read for me. Drew was a broken women just trying to survive. She believed she was a horrible person and did not deserve happiness then she meets Dennis oh and she meets Carl, which one will she choose? You will have to read to find out. I must say that I was torn between Carl and Dennis at first, manly because Dennis seemed to nice to me and I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. Carl did not seem all that controlling to me in the beginning he seemed to be your typic ...more

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May 21, 2013 H.K. Szczesiak rated it it was amazing

I was honored to be a beta reader for this book. It is a book that once you pick up you will have a hard time putting it down until it is finished. It is a stand alone novel with the possibilities of becoming a series. Which I really hope happens, I loved the characters in Striving for Normal.

Striving for Normal by B.L. Mooney is a book that will capture your mind, body and soul. Drew is rebuilding her life after a disastrous relationship, step by step and piece by piece. Drew has insecurity an ...more

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Jan 28, 2014 Sheila Ryals rated it it was amazing

This was a very emotional book! So get the tissues ready! In a way the book is how it starts out a therapy session! As you follow Drew the main character around. You see how she tries to put her life back together. You meet two love interest. I would like to go into this but spoilers so read it yourself! This book also is a bit of a thriller as well! I really enjoyed it a lot. Just rember to have tissues!! Expect a lot of tears of sadness and happiness. I am going to get a print version for my m ...more

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Oct 31, 2014 Chandra rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

BL Mooney is one of a kind. Her romance are real, and can be emotional to read. But they are SO worth it! Loved this one!

Drew and Dennis's story is a roller coaster; you will probably laugh, I know you will cry, and you might get mad, but this is a great romance. The storyline is very realistic, and parts of it may be hard to read; but it is worth every minute of angst.

Definitely would recommend this to someone looking to read an emotional romantic suspense novel. ...more

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Oct 24, 2015 One-Click rated it it was ok · review of another edition

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Audiobook - Narration - Meghan Kelly
Meghan has a really nice narration voice and one or two ok character voices, but for the most part, her male characters are intolerable. She adds a 'tone of voice' to the characters that may even change the tone of the book. Because of that, It was all I could do to finish this book. ...more

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Sep 10, 2013 Chelsea rated it liked it

I found this book so addicting.

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Oct 31, 2013 Shanniebear rated it it was amazing

Another great book from b l mooney! Read it!!!

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May 11, 2014 Catrina Brown rated it really liked it

I read this in one sitting. An original story that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. A story of amazing friendships self discovery healing acceptance and love. A great read.

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Oct 12, 2015 Laura Redmon rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

5 psychologically shocking stars!

This book is about Drew and her past with an abusive ex boyfriend named Craig. Drew attends weekly therapy sessions thanks to him and has the support of her friends she met through Craig, married with kids, Mark and Terri.

Drew was basically sexually abused by Craig, made to let him do things to her in very public places. She liked the thrill of it, but also knew it wasn't right and tried stopping it from happening in public on many occasions.

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Dec 14, 2014 Marissa rated it really liked it

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Drew is trying to find a normal life after her volatile relationship with her ex boyfriend who is spending time in jail for pushing her down stairs which killed their unborn baby. An abusive relationship where he made her have sex with another guy while he watched. He never wanted the baby and blames her since the pill did not work when she was on antibiotics.

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About B.L. Mooney

B.L. Mooney

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B.L. Mooney started writing when the voices and storylines in her head ran out of room. They were getting too cramped and neither B.L. nor the characters could take it anymore, so she did the only thing she could do—she made room. She always knew she wanted to write, but vowed to make time for it later. Now that she’s made time for writing, most everything else falls to the wayside. That seems to ...more