Boston, MA – The Summer Before, Dianne C. Braley’s highly anticipated novel is set to release on Amazon on October 15, 2024. Published by Koehler Books, it is a gripping story of friendship, betrayal, and the lasting scars of trauma that is already garnering attention as a must-read for the fall season.
In The Summer Before, Dianne C. Braley takes readers on an emotional journey through the life of Madeline, a young woman haunted by her past. Six years after a devastating trial that shattered her closest relationships, Madeline is barely holding on. Her best friend, Summer, harbors a dark secret—one that, when exposed, unleashes a wave of destruction that changes everything.
Torn between guilt and a desperate need for closure, Madeline must return to the roots of her pain. In the heart of Boston, she faces her family and the echoes of the trial that split them apart. Madeline’s journey is survival, courage, and the search for redemption in a world where the truth is her greatest ally and most formidable foe.
Praise for The Summer Before
“With The Summer Before, Dianne C. Braley has crafted a masterpiece that is both heart-wrenching and unflinchingly real. Her portrayal of trauma and the ripple effects it causes is as poignant as it is powerful. A must-read for anyone who has ever faced the darkness and found a way to move forward.” — Dr. Melissa Caudle, Bestselling Author
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Don’t wait—order your copy of The Summer Before today!
The Summer Before is available for pre-order now, with a release date of October 15, 2024. Reserve your copy today and be among the first to experience this unforgettable story. Pre-order now to ensure you don’t miss out on this powerful novel that will captivate your heart and soul, and join Madeline on her journey through the shadows of her past and into the light of a new beginning.
About the Author
Dianne C. Braley is a compelling voice in contemporary fiction, known for her rich narratives exploring human relationships’ complexities. With a background in nursing and her work as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), Braley brings an authentic, deeply empathetic perspective to her writing. Her previous works have been celebrated for their emotional depth, and The Summer Before continues this tradition, offering readers a powerful story that resonates long after the last page is turned. Her debut novel, The Silence in the Sound, published by Koehler Books (August 23, 2022), has won multiple awards, including the 2023 Bookshelf Writing Award Winner 1st Place, 2022 NYC Big Book Award Winner, 2022 Gold Medal Winner Reader Views, and the 2022 Pencraft Award for Literary Excellence.
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