Ryan - This Piece of My Soul

THIS PIECE OF MY SOUL

Robyn M. Ryan

This Piece of My Soul is a work of fiction. Any references to historical events, real people, or real places are used fictitiously. Any products named are trademarks of their respective companies and are used fictitiously. Other names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

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Cover design by Karla Fouts

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Editors: C. Lockwood, Mary Callaghan, Rachelle Reese

2016 Robyn M. Ryan

All rights reserved.

ISBN-13: 978-0-9973788-3-2 (e-pub)

978-0-9973788-5-6 (Kindle)

978-0-9973788-4-9 (paperback)

They believe love conquers all.

One of pro-hockeys golden couples, Andrew and Caryn Chadwick live in the limelight reserved for elite professional athletes. On their second anniversary, Andrew receives an unexpected contract offer to join the Tampa Suns. As they look forward to a new adventure, neither foresees an event that challenges their love and threatens their marriage.

Until it doesnt.

A sudden and senseless accident threatens Andrews life and inexplicably drives a wedge between the couple. Shattered by the incident, paralyzed by fear that it could happen again, Caryn finds herself at odds with her husband and unable to provide the support he needsat the time he is most vulnerable.

As their perfect world crumbles, each makes choices that take Andrew and Caryn further apart. Distrust, fears, and secrets construct walls. This Piece of My Soul follows the joint and separate paths the couple navigate as each hopes to rediscover the love that can conquer all.

Praise for This Piece of My Soul

Clearing the Ice book two

Tampa Suns Hockey

Nominee: 2017 Summer Indie Book Awards

5++ stars

Robyn Ryan won my admiration in This Piece Of My Heart. I loved her writing from the go. Everything in the story line spoke to me and the sweet and slow (and the low drama) romance of Caryn and Andrew made me so happy. In This Piece Of My Soul, I felt like mine (heart and soul) had been left in tatters. Ryan constructs a story where two people, firmly in love and in their newlywed stage of their marriage, are tested to extremes. My emotions certainly ran the gamut, from happiness to deep sorrow, fear and eventually some hope. The story line is well paced and takes place during Andrews initial season on the Tampa Suns. Boy oh boy is it a rough first season! Andrews falls in line with his new team which requires a new approach at playing the game. This will lead to an event that shatters their world.

Andrew has one of those ultra sweet and considerate natures. He's a character that is so easy to rally behind. But Andrew can be a bit short sighted and this made me crazy. My pulse speeds up just thinking about how this couple is tested and how hard the situation is. As for Caryn, she's left haunted and her reactions are so realistic. My heart broke for her time and again as she faces a very uncertain future. It all kinda of piles on her and she had my sympathy through the entire story.

Andrew well, not so much. I get him but his naivete and the ease to which he discounts Caryn's fears and more, well he lost of bit of my allegiance. The secondary characters play a big part of Andrews recovery but his "team" contains one of the character that creates a rift and a deep burden on Andrews and Caryns relationship. I may have gritted out a few expletives about this character. I found myself experiencing a visceral reaction to Andrews behavior and Caryns' despair. As I tried calming myself, I realized just how invested in this couple I am. Lest I forget about Tom, Andrews brother. He remains a loyal friend and support system for both and I find myself hoping that he gets his very own story.

Ryan creates a story full of ups and downs that feel exactly right. When this part of their story came to the end I started scrambling to find out more about the next book. Whenever it's schedule to release is simply not soon enough for me. This Piece Of My Soul is a 5++ Star read and a #MostAnticipated #MustRead for 2017. Sometimes a couple just grabs you and the Chadwicks' did just that.

Cyndi, Amazon Review

5-Stars

It was amazing .

Andrew and Caryn Chadwick are married and living in the limelight, as he's a star NHL hockey player. On their second anniversary, he gets an offer for the Tampa Suns that he finds that he cannot refuse, so they pack everything up and move again. He's playing well, and she finds some good friends in some of the other wives, so everything is looking great. When Andrew gets injured, it throws a wrench in their life, while driving a wedge between them. He's determined to get back to hockey asap, and she's living in fear that it can happen again, so the support he needs isn't there from her. Another person steps into Caryn's role, so they become mired in secrets, and lies. Andrew finally tells her that he needs time on his own, so they go their separate ways before Andrew finally learns the truth. Will he ever be able to get Caryn to forgive him?

So this is the first time that I've read this author, and I'm glad I finally got the opportunity, as I LOVED LOVED LOVED This Piece of My Soul! However, my dramatic girly girl emotions are up and running, so even though I LOVED this story, that doesn't change the fact that Robyn M. Ryan is now on the list of authors trying to KILL ME DEAD with that ending!

The Power of Three Readers Blog

What does the director of The Godfather have in common with Robyn M. Ryan? Theyve both managed to pull off a very rare achievementa sequel that is even better than the original...The main characters remain as engaging as ever, with several delightful new ones and a couple of indignation-producing villains to add extra interest. Its a tribute to Robyns writing skills that theres a point in the story where one of those villains actually manages to win some sympathy for the loneliness that makes her act the way she doesuntil, of course, her scheming goes too far.

The most striking thing about this book is the sensitive portrayal of the rehabilitation of a victim of traumatic brain injury and the effect the situation has on family and friends. While never getting too heavy to be a highly enjoyable read, it explores the difficulties faced by all involved, taking the readers sympathy from one character to another as the story unfolds.

The books tone is always one of positivity and hope, and from the moment I began to read it I couldnt put it down. I have no hesitation in recommending This Piece Of My Soul, and Im very much looking forward to Part 3 of the trilogy when it comes out.

Shayna OConnor, United Kingdom

4-Stars

What happens when love is tested? Is it strong enough to survive?

Andrew and Caryns journey continues in this book. They have settled into their new marriage and life, when they are faced with the decision of being traded. The Tampa Suns have offered Andrew a deal that is too good to pass on. Faced with the decision to stay with the Blues and risk being traded at a moments notice or sign with the Suns and have more stability. He worries about uprooting Caryn when they have just settled.

Andrew is injured and it derails their life. Andrew is determined to heal and return back to the ice as soon as possible. Caryn fears that he will only be injured again. His determination and her fear cause issues between the two? Andrew ultimately asks for his space. What happens when someone else tries to step into Caryns place? Will their marriage be strong enough to survive or will this be the end for them?