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The Space Between
by Nikki Mathis Thompson
Description
Georgia Bristol’s life hasn’t turned out the way she’d imagined … but it’s a good life.
Despite that fact, she finds herself yearning for something she can’t define. Haunted by the choices of her youth.
Regrets. Everyone has them. What if? Everyone wonders at times.
Lost in town a few heartbeats shy of deserted, Georgia encounters a mysterious woman who gives her a second chance to regain the life she thought she missed out on.
Some say getting lost is the best way to find where you’re going. And sometimes everything must be stripped away before you realize that what you have, is what you wanted all along.
The Space Between is one woman’s unconventional journey to regain what she holds dear, filled with heartbreak, friendship, and love. A thought provoking tale that will have you relating to her struggles and celebrating her triumphs.
Quotes from the Book
"The dirt covered ground surrounding the bon fire was full of bodies - mingling, flirting, and drinking. She heard a shrill squeal and splash behind her. Why was she here again? Why wasn’t she under her covers reading, where she could be living Elizabeth Bennet’s life? In theory, she should be enjoying herself. She was college bound after all, leaving the dregs of this podunk town far behind. But recent events had shaken her confidence. Recent events had made her question whether she had the strength to make it on her own, college and a new city. A city that had more than a Shell Station and a Dairy Queen."
"Alcohol and a broken heart proved to be a toxic combination. In the months and years that followed she’d often wonder how her life would’ve been different if she’d stayed home or turned Nate down and kept to the shadows of the oak tree that night. But pondering the events that had already come to pass was an act of futility and never offered her anything other than frustration."
"As a mom she was used to wearing many hats, while using both hands."
"Men, either were proficient at faking unconsciousness, or became deaf after midnight."
"Sometimes she came with a scream, sometimes a whimper … sometimes not all."
"Men were notoriously obtuse when it came to a woman’s complex emotions. Whether the male sex was truly in the dark, or played at it flawlessly, would most likely remain a mystery."
"She’d give anything to lose the uneasy feeling just beneath her skin. It crawled and itched. Kept her up at night. Uncertainty, not of what tomorrow would bring, but what she wanted from it."
"They always joked about who would be the hotter mom when their kids married each other. Lucy said tan skin ages slower, so she would win hands down since Georgia’s 'pasty white face will crack like a pie crust'. Georgia always said she would look statuesque and lean no matter her age, while Lucy’s 'short veiny legs will make her look like a Hispanic hobbit in drag'."
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Praise for the Book
"I wish there was a 10 star rating as this book deserves more than 5 stars. Thank you Nikki for writing an amazing woman's journey to discovery that makes you think of things differently. Don't miss out on a beautifully written book that will keep you wanting more." ~ Amazon Customer
"The Space Between is aptly named and beautifully written by Nikki Mathis Thompson [...] While living her life for her family and putting herself last, she has an experience that will enthrall the reader and make us all look at our own lives a little differently. What if ... holds new meaning!" ~ luckyone326
"Oh, Nikki, you have done it again, I am in awe of your creativity and gift of words! The Space Between is a beautiful journey and I thoroughly enjoyed it! [...] Thank you Nikki for writing such a beautiful story, I feel so personally connected to your characters, and I love escaping into the pages of your books!" ~ Emama30
"This books is so very different from the author's previous books. The humor may be gone, but the wonderful writing is still there. The character development, as always, is perfect. You feel Georgia's pain. You understand how she feels because we've all been there. The what if's, the what could have been's, we've all wondered. And we feel it and experience it because the author is just that good. I loved this story. The characters were real and the story just so true!" ~ Pamela Norris
"I love all of Nikki's books, but I believe this one is my favorite. EVERY woman can relate to this book! Thanks for another great read Nikki!" ~ C. Jordan
About the Author
Nikki Mathis Thompson spent her formative years singing, dancing and creating her own world of make-believe. From an early age she developed a love of reading that has grown exponentially to near addiction.
She has a business degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. Her degree looks great in the frame, but hasn't been utilized in years. She gladly left the cubicle life behind to raise her daughter and a son was added to the mix some years later.
You can find her devouring a book while drinking a glass of wine, doing her part to save the planet or lip-synching to her favorite songs while running through her suburb. She lives outside of Dallas with her family.
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