Fans of Abbi Glines and Katy Evans will adore Take the Fall, the first spinoff novel from Marquita Valentine’s New York Times bestselling Boys of the South series. In this emotional new romance, passions run hot as a rugged, brooding Marine rekindles an old flame.
As a teenager, Seth O’Connor went to jail for a crime he had nothing to do with. He took the fall to protect the girl he loved, but the cruel realities of prison hardened him. After doing his time, Seth shuts her out and enlists in the Marines—until his grandmother’s funeral forces him to come home and face Rowan Simmons once again. The woman she’s become puts all his high-school memories to shame, and Seth wants her more than ever. Can he be honest about why he denied her for so long?
After Seth pushed her away, Rowan swore that no man would ever hurt her again. But the boy who broke her heart has become a sexy Marine, capable of fulfilling her every desire—and now that he’s back in town, old feelings are simmering to a boil. Rowan wants to stay strong, even as her body surrenders to his expert touch. She only hopes that by taking him back, she can finally help heal the wounds that drove them apart.
My Review
“You’re my compass, Rowan. I’ll always follow you back home.”
Take The Fall is a fantastic second chance romance. It follows the story of Rowan and Seth. Rowan and Seth had a love like no other. They couldn’t get enough of each other until one day, their worlds got turned upside down. Everything changed when Seth goes to jail for a crime he didn’t commit. He did it to protect the woman he loved, but had no idea how much it would change him. Pushing Rowan away seemed like the smartest decision at the time. When Seth gets out, he finds himself enlisted in the Marines. Not a single day went by that Seth didn’t think about Rowan. However, Seth had a lot of issues to work out. It isn’t until Seth’s grandma passes away, that he returns home….Rowan has worked hard to create something good out of her life. After Seth left her heartbroken, she vowed that she would never let someone hurt her again. All was going to plan, until Seth returns home. Feelings that were once forgotten, have suddenly come to surface. Will Rowan be able to fight the pull she feels towards Seth? Has too much time passed for these two to get their second chance? Will Rowan ever be able to forgive Seth?
Take The Fall pulled me in from the very first page. I couldn’t wait to read more. My heart ached for Seth and Rowan as they tried to navigate through their lives. Seth had so much anger and resentment towards Rowan. I couldn’t wait for the moment for Seth to realize that his feelings were misguided. And when he did come to his senses, it was game on. Seth would stop at nothing to win Rowan back. I just adored Rowan. She was so easy to relate to and such a strong and stubborn woman. She worked hard at making a life for herself after Seth broke her heart. And when Seth comes back into town and tries to win her back, she sure didn’t make it easy for him. I loved watching Seth and Rowan together. They had so many issues and insecurities to overcome. Their chemistry just oozed off the pages. I loved their push and pull, even if it did frustrate me at times.
Take The Fall is the exciting first book in the Take The Fall series. I think this series is off to a fantastic start. I know I am hooked. I loved everything about this book: from the characters, to the plot, to the angst and romance. I couldn’t put it down put it down. Take The Fall is my first book by this author and I am really excited to read more from her in the future.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book by NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review*
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