Between Goodbye and Hello is the story of two people, Melody and Harrison, who canβt help but judge each other based on past events. The small, coastal town of Alinta Bay is their hometown, and Melody returns, much to the chagrin of Harrison. He doesnβt trust her based on her so-called weirdness from the past and one wrong act, but the truth is that Melodyβs just had a hard life, and sheβs come home for a fresh start. β Iris Blobel has done a wonderful job of bringing the coastal town of Alinta Bay to life. The place is really a character in its own right, with a town full of incredible people willing to help Melody when she really needs them. Melody is my favorite part of this story because sheβs lost so much, been cast out twice, and still she persists, determined to live her life to the fullest no matter what. Between Goodbye and Hello is well-written with vivid imagery that provides the perfect backdrop for Melody and Harrisonβs story. One of the best parts of this story is how much they clearly dislike each other but are oblivious to how attracted they are to one another. It made every interaction more entertaining and emotional.