“Moving, emotional and immensely uplighting. This is Carey’s finest work to date. She really outdid herself writing Better, and from the very first page, you can see her soul shining through. This is a book that pulls you in from the beginning, gutting your heart and piecing it back together again bit by bit. ~ J L Berg, 5 stars

“Carey Heywood had me laughing, crying, yelling at the book and falling in love with the characters.” ~ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

“Better is a very emotional and poignant book that delivers on so many levels. I can’t praise this book enough. It is just splendid, heartfelt story that was flawlessly written and had me hooked on it more and more with each next page.” ~ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

Aubrey is embarking on a bucket list trip around the world, the last wish of her Aunt Ally. It was supposed to be the trip Ally would take when she got better. Now it’s just a chance for Aubrey to say goodbye.

Adam escapes in his solo trips overseas, working just enough to fund the next one. When the opportunity to circle the globe falls in his lap he can’t refuse. The only catch, he won’t be traveling alone this time.

Unable to hide from each other Adam’s overprotective nature thwarts Aubrey’s desire to find her own way. Can they move past initial assumptions to find something better?