No Ordinary Love

De: BB Gabriel

Narrado por: Emma Love, Pierre Simpson

Three untold, true stories. Three different stages of survival. Three women share their experiences of intimate partner violence, vowing to no longer remain silent. But the countdown is on for them to speak up and say, no more.

In an unspoken story of survival, Gabbi, a therapist in her late thirties, wants her family to know what really happened to her all those years ago, but she's running out of time to finish writing her story before it's too late.

Seeking safety throughout a lifelong escape, Alex, a school counsellor in her late twenties, struggles to navigate dealing with her clients' traumas while healing from her own when her abusive ex finds her and starts sending letters from jail. Now she must flee again before he's released and hunts her down.

Falling for a nightmare disguised as a dream guy, Katee, a high school student, craves love, but her desperation grooms her for the perfect predator. Now she must escape her abusive boyfriend before she becomes yet another statistic in the femicide epidemic. The abuse they suffer echoes the countless shared experiences of domestic violence survivors around the world, but their fight for freedom is uniquely their own.

He shall remain unnamed, for he could be anybody's tormentor.

©2025 Robbin Gabriel (P)2025 Robbin Gabriel

Inspiring - Drawn into the world of BB Gabriel

Typically, I listen to audiobooks while doing housework, letting the story play as background noise. But reading No Ordinary Love was different. I often found myself stopping, standing still with something in my hands mid-task, completely absorbed in the lives being shared.

Knowing this was a true story made every moment feel more powerful and real. I felt deeply for Katee, Gabbi, and Alex. For their challenges, their resilience, and the way they kept moving forward stayed with me long after I completed the book. There were passages that made my heart ache, others that gave me hope, and many that reminded me of the strength it takes to keep going.

BB Gabriel tells her story with honesty and compassion, allowing the reader to connect not just to the events but to the people behind them. The writing doesn’t sensationalize; instead, it invites you to witness and feel alongside the individuals at the heart of it.

I appreciated how the book highlights the complexities of love, family, and survival in ways that are both heartbreaking and inspiring. It’s not just a story to read, it’s an experience that stays with you. By the end, I felt humbled and grateful to have been allowed a window into her journey.

I’m so proud of BB Gabriel for telling her story and I hope it inspires others who may also find themselves in difficult situations.

A Raw, Courageous Story of Survival and Healing

This was one of the most raw, honest and emotionally powerful books I have ever listened to or read. The author shares her story of how she became trapped in a cycle of domestic violence. Not just the physical kind, but the emotional manipulation and slow erosion of her sense of self. She paints a vivid picture of how easy it is to get caught up in an abusive relationship and how hard it is to leave.
What really stood out to me was her honesty about what happens after you escape. She doesn’t sugarcoat the lingering trauma and complicated emotions, or the ways the past can still reach into the present. The narration was excellent, heartfelt, vulnerable, yet strong. I felt as if I was listening to an old friend share with me the parts of her life that she had once kept hidden.
If you are a survivor, know someone who is, or a mental health student or professional, this book is a must-have. It is painful but ultimately empowering

Truly captivating a must read!

I was gifted this amazing audiobook by a Canadian Indie Author whose real and raw story about DV & SA just caught my attention because of the similarities it had to my own life experiences. It is so beautifully written with honest truths about the torture & trauma that we go through being groomed and manipulated into thinking it's love. The author did an amazing job detailing the trauma told by 3 different I highly recommend this this book!!
Please be sure to check out TW's as there is some tough content that may be rough for some.

No Ordinary Love

Three women share their authentic stories of survival against intimate partner violence.
Gabbi, a therapist in her late thirties, wants her family to know her true experiences.
Alex, a school counselor in her late twenties, seeks safety while navigating her clients' traumas.
Katee, a high school student, falls prey to an abusive boyfriend. Their struggles echo the experiences of domestic violence survivors worldwide.
MY REVIEW
This book captivated me with its distinctive narrative, vivid storytelling, and brutal honesty. The author did an amazing job, providing hope to those who need it. The story is a hard but necessary read, and its impact is profound. I couldn't stop listening to the audiobook version.

#truestory #worththeread #struggles #survivors

Powerful stories

Three powerful, emotionally resonant stories follow women at different stages of survival. Each realizes she can no longer stay silent if she hopes to heal—and help others avoid a similar fate. Through sharing their experiences, they reveal their pain, fears, and, ultimately, a sense of hope.

BB Gabriel delivers a gripping, emotionally devastating collection of stories carefully woven that explore the harrowing realities women face in intimate, often dangerous relationships. With vivid detail and raw honesty, she brings each woman’s experience to life—the fear, the emotional unraveling, and the difficult journey toward finding a voice.

Gabriel masterfully weaves the inner turmoil and lasting trauma these relationships inflict, showing both their differences and haunting similarities. Her writing flows seamlessly from story to story, connecting them with precision and grace.

Narrators Emma Love and Pierre Simpson add depth and authenticity, using distinct voices and emotional nuance to draw listeners into each narrative. These narrators worked well together seamlessly flowing from story to story and character to character.

This book tackles painful, all-too-common experiences with unflinching clarity. I finished it over a week ago, and I’m still haunted by its impact.

There were no issues with the production or quality of this audiobook.