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Butterfly: An emotionally charged and heartbreaking story of love and hope Kindle Edition

by Elle Harper (Author), Sibel Hodge (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 536 ratings
From the No. 1 bestselling author of Look Behind You, Butterfly is an emotionally charged and inspirational journey of two damaged people's struggle to find inner strength, trust, and hope.

***WARNING: This novel is a contemporary romance containing mature themes***

Grace Elliot is falling apart. Overwhelming tragedy has turned her world into a dark and lonely place. Facing the pain and the ghosts is impossible. Hiding her secret behind a mask of confidence and faking her life is the only thing she knows how to do. She's alive...but not living.

Counsellor Ben Hardy is certain he can help Grace heal. Maybe it's a way to rid himself of the demons haunting him from that one horrific night when his life shattered.

When they meet, everything changes, and their pasts offer them a remedy to save each other...until Ben's traumatic history threatens to destroy the trust they've built.

Will the truth tear them apart? Or will it force them to understand the healing power of forgiveness and love?


What Readers Are Saying About Butterfly:

"This was a beautiful story of two broken people who help each other through the pain and healing to find love and a life together!" ~ Sweet Spot Book Blog

"BUTTERFLY by Elle Harper is a lovely, uplifting tale that combines a love story with a more meaningful message about dealing with trauma and learning to trust again." ~ The Romance Reviews

"I am continually amazed at the emotional terrain over which author Sibel Hodge can carry her readers. Writing as Elle Harper, she takes us on yet another walk on the dark side. This tale though involving pain, anguish, and terror is actually a story of hope." ~ Barbara Silkstone, Bestselling Author

"I couldn't recommend this book enough. It's raw, it's honest, it's brutal, it's real ... handled beautifully, with many messages to share because in the end it's about surviving any way you can. Also, one of the very best duel-POV's I've ever read." ~ Bibliophilia

"Beautiful. Simply beautifully written, heartfelt and engaging. A must read. 5 outstanding stars." ~ Lisa Lim, Author of Confessions of a Call Center Girl

"This book was just beautiful. From the first chapter I couldn't stop reading. I really hope that a ton of people read this and love this book as much as I did." ~ Tattered Book Blog

"This book touches a very sensitive subject. It is a very emotional and beautiful read. "Butterfly" will make you feel and truly understand the seriousness of rape and its effect on victims. I would highly recommend to read this book! It is truly an amazing story." ~ Pages of Books Blog

"Well written, modern, topical, and realistic, I could feel their tension, confusion, and indecision; as well as their hope and relief as the slow process of understanding, self acceptance, and little by little - as those all important things know as forgiveness and healing - occurred." ~ Rockin' & Reviewing

"Butterfly wasn't a two-dimensional read, it was a 3-dimensional emotional roller coaster that took me on a journey of pain, regret, and hope.The journey that the author presents in this book is a heartbreaking one that shows the realities of the world, but also the hope that can shine through the darkest parts of life." ~ Works of Fiction

"I think I was a bit in love with this book from the first page. The book opens with a rather visceral flashback and as scary as it is, it gripes you and drags you right into the story. It lived up to every single one of my expectations but it was just...so good." ~ Works of Fiction

"Butterfly" was a heartbreaking, powerful and thought provoking read about two people battling to survive... and I loved it." ~ The Hopeless Romantic

"Elle Harper, did a great job writing this book. She brought a topic to life that is not talked about much. I definitely recommend this book!!!!!!!!" ~ Reader Girls Blog
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00HW7B3Q4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wonder Women Publishing Limited
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 15 Jan. 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  1. Sibel Hodge

    Sibel Hodge

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    Sibel Hodge is the author of the #1 Bestsellers Look Behind You, Untouchable, Duplicity, Into the Darkness, and Their Last Breath. Her books have sold over one million copies and are international bestsellers in the UK, USA, Australia, France, Canada and Germany. She writes in an eclectic mix of genres, and is a passionate human and animal rights advocate.

    Her work has been nominated and shortlisted for numerous prizes, including the Harry Bowling Prize, the Yeovil Literary Prize, the Chapter One Promotions Novel Competition, The Romance Reviews’ prize for Best Novel with Romantic Elements and Indie Book Bargains’ Best Indie Book of 2012 in two categories. She was the winner of Best Children’s Book in the 2013 eFestival of Words; nominated for the 2015 BigAl’s Books and Pals Young Adult Readers’ Choice Award; winner of the Crime, Thrillers & Mystery Book from a Series Award in the SpaSpa Book Awards 2013; winner of the Readers’ Favorite Young Adult (Coming of Age) Honorable award in 2015; a New Adult finalist in the Oklahoma Romance Writers of America’s International Digital Awards 2015, 2017 International Thriller Writers Award finalist for Best E-book Original Novel, Honorable Mention Award Winner in the USA 2018 Reader's Choice Awards, and winner of the No 1 Best Thriller in the Top Shelf Magazine Indie Book Awards 2018, and Silver Medal Award Winner in the 2019 Readers' Favorite Thriller - Conspiracy genre! Her novella Trafficked: The Diary of a Sex Slave has been listed as one of the top forty books about human rights by Accredited Online Colleges.

    For Sibel’s latest book releases, giveaways and gossip, sign up to her newsletter at www.sibelhodge.com/contact-followme.php.

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    Elle Harper is a pen name of International Bestselling and Award Winning Author Sibel Hodge.

    Her work has been shortlisted for the Harry Bowling Prize 2008, Highly Commended by the Yeovil Literary Prize 2009, Runner Up in the Chapter One Promotions Novel Comp 2009, nominated Best Novel with Romantic Elements in 2010 by The Romance Reviews, Runner Up in the Best Indie Books of 2012 by Indie Book Bargains, and Winner of Best Children's Book by eFestival of Words 2013. Her novella Trafficked: The Diary of a Sex Slave has been listed as one of the Top 40 Books About Human Rights by Accredited Online Colleges.

    For her latest book releases, giveaways, and gossip, why not sign up to her newsletter at: http://www.sibelhodge.com/contact-followme.php

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34 customers mention ‘Readability’34 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a fantastic and amazing read, with one customer mentioning they read into the early hours.

"...life ..And sometimes true strength is there within us all...That life is beautiful even through the darkest days ...Beautifully told through the..." Read more

"...which accompanied by this very inspiring story makes this a great book to read." Read more

"I enjoyed reading this book which tells of the journey made by Grace who is recovering from being raped by an ex boyfriend, greatly helped by Ben..." Read more

"Good reading. A lot of understanding by this author of the feelings I would think of a rape victim...." Read more

32 customers mention ‘Heartwarming story’29 positive3 negative

Customers describe this book as a touching and thought-provoking story that takes readers on a roller coaster of emotions.

"...it's the moments that take your breath away ..In this poignant beautiful little story as truths are revealed layer by layer..We find love is one..." Read more

"...Particularly liked the account of the women's self-defence classes - very like the ones I attended when working as an estate agent, following the..." Read more

"...feel the intensity in the writing which accompanied by this very inspiring story makes this a great book to read." Read more

"...Hopefully this book will help lots of rape victims and give them the courage to seek help...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well told and easy to read, with one customer noting it's different from Sibel Hodge's usual style.

"Sensitively written account of one woman's journey following rape...." Read more

"...I could feel the intensity in the writing which accompanied by this very inspiring story makes this a great book to read." Read more

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"...All in all a very good book extremely well told from firstly Grace's perspective and then Ben's." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Character development’5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, describing them as lovely and true to life, with one customer noting that Ben is a real gentleman.

"Grace always keeps her integrity and Ben is a real gentlemen. At times I was expecting them to lash out but they never did...." Read more

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  • livia sbarbaro
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful story that will touch your heart and make you believe in the beauty of life
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 February 2019
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    Grace Elliot is a woman who is broken..She is alive yet she is not living..A year before she had been raped by someone she knew and in the year since ..she goes through the motions of everyday life..working in a cafe..work ,home sleep existing yet dying inside..When she finally decides to go to see a counsellor..she changes her mind and flees..yet this day is the day that everything in her life is about to change..When she receives a phone call from the hospital Grace is concerned it may be her friends husband...It is there at the hospital she meets Ben..From the first moment you begin to feel this chemistry between the two of them ..But Ben has a secret ..one that he has managed to hide from the world that he has never been able to get out...They say in life it's not the breaths you take ..it's the moments that take your breath away ..In this poignant beautiful little story as truths are revealed layer by layer..We find love is one of the greatest gifts of all ..That sometimes you cannot define someone by their past life ..And sometimes true strength is there within us all...That life is beautiful even through the darkest days ...Beautifully told through the eyes of two strangers whose paths were meant to be crossed ...Stunning...
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  • katie
    4.0 out of 5 stars another good one!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 December 2014
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    Sensitively written account of one woman's journey following rape. Particularly liked the account of the women's self-defence classes - very like the ones I attended when working as an estate agent, following the Suzy Lamplugh abduction. I still take simple precautions to this day when travelling and walking at night. Hope the book helps other women in Grace's situation.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Inspired
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2016
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    Grace always keeps her integrity and Ben is a real gentlemen. At times I was expecting them to lash out but they never did. I could feel the intensity in the writing which accompanied by this very inspiring story makes this a great book to read.
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  • Heather Hawksworth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 March 2014
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    I couldn't put this book down and read it within 1 day. A difficult subject covered with sensitivity, compassion and beautifully written. Hopefully this book will help lots of rape victims and give them the courage to seek help. Sibel Hodge is a talented, brilliant author and I have read all her books, which cover very different subjects and stories. I look forward to reading her next book.
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  • Rosi Caswell
    5.0 out of 5 stars butterfly
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 July 2024
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    This book outlined the many strings related to a seemingly single occurrence, but as ever, nothing is ever “standalone”, and Sibel Hodge brought everything together to prove that justice truly does exist, when all the pieces fit together. Love all your work Sibel. Rosi Caswell
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2015
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    I enjoyed reading this book which tells of the journey made by Grace who is recovering from being raped by an ex boyfriend, greatly helped by Ben (a rape councillor) who has secrets of his own! All in all a very good book extremely well told from firstly Grace's perspective and then Ben's.
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  • Eviesmum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Butterfly :)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2014
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    Meet Grace, a sad soul who a year ago was raped by her now ex boyfriend. She is just existing day to day living with nightmares and in constant fear. A chance meeting with Ben, a councillor/self defense tutor, brings about a whole new Grace.

    I love Sibel's books and this is no different. I found it hard to put down. I finished it in 2 days. Fabulous characters who you can sympathise with. Both have a back story and the book is written from the perspective of both of them. The story flows really well that way and I really didn't want it to end.

    Loved it.
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  • Wendy
    2.0 out of 5 stars Very predictable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 November 2014
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    Typical love story without a lot of intrigue. Easy read but very predictable
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  • Mystery Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tough subject handled sensitively!
    Reviewed in France on 12 February 2014
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    I'll be honest I found this a tough read to begin with, due to the subject matter. But Elle does her best not to dwell too much on the negatives and when she does the writing is so intense you can't help rooting for Grace to find some courage to get on with her life.

    When Grace met Ben the relationship developed really well and there was no hint, in their scenes together, that Ben was hiding a sad secret.

    A perfect, if emotionally charged read for young adults and one that will have you reaching for the tissues more than once.
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  • Korinne S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 31 May 2014
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    This book had the pages turning constantly. This is definitely a book that should be read by any and everyone from rape victims, women in abusive relationships, attempted suicide survivors. Every minute I was reading I was so impressed how the author reached out and pulled you into the story like it was your own experience. So much motivation came to me from this. GREAT piece of work.
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  • Merry Wallace
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is a very intense story and should be read ...
    Reviewed in the United States on 22 March 2015
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    This is a very intense story and should be read by everyone who wants to know how a rape victom really feels. It is an eye opener and really hits the heart.
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  • pasqualina divito
    5.0 out of 5 stars wow
    Reviewed in the United States on 25 January 2014
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    started reading this book I want sure what to expect and can I say I was Impressed.I feel that whether you were abused or not it is a great book to read. It does make you think about your life and how it was written was great. Everyone female should read this book
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  • RedRedtheycallmeRed
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but I had issues with Ben's past
    Reviewed in the United States on 25 March 2014
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    First of all, this book has one of my most hated plot devices ever, the giant secret that will ruin everything if it comes out. That made me like the book a lot less than I might have otherwise. It was well-written and emotional, but the secret thing, ugh!

    Grace is a wreck. She was raped by her boyfriend a year prior, and she's not living, just existing. She knows she needs help but feels sort of paralyzed by her fear. She meets Ben, who is trying to find work as a full-time counsellor, and he starts working at her coffee shop. They start a friendship and Grace starts to open up to him, and he tries to help her.

    Ben is a really nice, sweet guy. He's attracted to Grace instantly, but takes things very slowly, knowing she needs time. They begin to date, and this is where Ben should have come clean about his past. I don't understand how he thought this wouldn't come out eventually? Of course it tears them apart, and then we get the back and forth angst. Ben spends a good chunk of the book afraid of telling Grace and it began to get tedious. TELL HER ALREADY!

    There were also a lot of questions left unanswered for me. What happened with Grace and Theo after the rape? Was he aware of why she left? She's afraid of him coming after her again, but what made her think that would happen? How did Ben have any money to live on? He seems to be forever looking for work, but unable to find anything. How is Grace able to run the whole coffee shop by herself most of the time? Logistically, it seems almost impossible. I'm nitpicking, but these things were floating through my head as I read the book.
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