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The first time I met Jax Blackwood things went a little sideways.

In my defense, I didn’t know he was Jax Blackwood—who expects a legendary rock star to be shopping for groceries? More importantly, a blizzard was coming and he was about to grab the last carton of mint-chocolate chip.

Still, I might have walked away, but then he smugly dared me to try and take the coveted ice cream. So I kissed him. And distracted that mint-chip right out of his hands.

Okay, it was a dirty move, but desperate times and all that. Besides, I never expected he’d be my new neighbor.

An annoying neighbor who takes great pleasure in reminding me that I owe him ice cream but would happily accept more kisses as payment. An irresistible neighbor who keeps me up while playing guitar naked–spectacularly naked–in his living room.

Clearly, avoidance is key. Except nothing about Jax is easy to ignore—not the way he makes me laugh, or that his particular brand of darkness matches mine, or how one look from him melts me faster than butter under a hot sun.

Neither of us believes in love or forever. Yet we’re quickly becoming each other’s addiction. But we could be more. We could be everything.

All we have to do is trust enough to fall.

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My Review

“I’ve performed for movie stars. I’ve played for royalty,  and artists, and for other musicians. There’s never been any hesitation  or need to impress. To make music is like breathing.”

“Jax Blackwood sings like he’s telling you a secret that only you’re worthy of hearing. “

“There isn’t anyone I want to be around more  than you. You occupy my thoughts, haunt my dreams. I can no more stay away from you than I can keep my heart from beating. “

Fall is the third book in the VIP Series from author Kristen Callihan. Fall is fast paced and addicting. The tension and banter will consume you and leave you unable to put this book down.

Fall follows the story of Jax and Stella. From the moment I met these two, I was utterly addicted to them. From the similarities they shared when shopping to their fantastic banter, I couldn’t get enough of these two. I wanted to see and know more. I couldn’t wait for them to interact with one another again. And I gotta tell you, these two did not disappoint. Fate kept throwing them together in the best possible ways. Jax and Stella couldn’t be more perfect for one another if they tried. It was scary how in sync these two were. They both knew pain and understood loneliness. Stella was such a beautiful soul, and life had taken advantage of that. She was always afraid to let people in because no one in her life ever stayed. And for Jax, being a rock star isn’t all its cracked up to be. It’s filled with many highs and lows and no one really takes a chance to get to know the real you. And if anyone dares get close, he pushes them away to save them from the disappointment he knows he will cause. Together these two were the perfect match. They got one another and brought each other back to life. Their story consumed me and left me an emotional mess at times.

Fall is a consuming and addictive story. The writing is flawless and captivating. I swear, I felt like I had waited my whole life to get to read these words and I loved every single second of it. This book deals with some tough issues such as abandonment & mental health. But, the author does an amazing job with these tough issues. She made the pain, the dark moments and loneliness easy to understand and relate to. She made me see that not everyone is perfect, but that everyone deserves to be loved and cherished.

Fall took me on one heck of an emotional ride, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. These two lost souls were so wonderful and so perfectly suited for them. I loved falling in love with these characters and seeing their story play out. Fall is filled with exciting banter and addictive characters. There is delicious tension and some seriously hot moments. This story will frustrate you. It will make you swoon. It will make you fall in love and will tempt you to throw your kindle. With just the right amount of steam, angst and emotion; you’ll find yourself unable to put this book down. Fall is the kind of story that will pull at your heart and keep you glued to the pages right until the very end.

I loved every moment of this book from beginning to end and thoroughly enjoyed spending my day getting lost in Stella & Jax.

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*

EXCERPT

I clear my throat. “While I was eating my ice cream—”

He snorts, but remains tense.

“I thought about how you looked familiar to me.”

“It was the guilt haunting you.”

“Or … And I’m just throwing this out there. You’re Jax Blackwood.”

He actually flinches. “Fuck. You recognized me.”

“It was bound to happen. John? Really?”

His chin tips in a pugnacious angle. “It’s my name. John is … me. Jax is who I am onstage.”

I picture him performing, all electric energy and raw passion and sheer talent. It’s a sight to behold. Hell, a couple of really hot fantasies have been induced by that sight.

While I’m lost in a teen fantasy, his eyes dart around like he’s expecting someone to pop out from behind a snow mound and take his picture. Then his gaze snags on me. My expression must be slightly punch drunk, because his entire body leans away from mine. Not exactly flattering to realize he’s afraid I’ll try to lick his face or something.

I snap my gaping mouth closed. “Oh, calm down. It’s not like I’m going to start squealing and try to grab your junk.”

His expression lightens a little. “I think if you grabbed my junk, I’d be the one squealing.”

“True. I have surprisingly strong hands.” When he stares at me in horror, I hold them up and wiggle my fingers. “Yoga. It’s highly effective.”

“My balls just flinched in terror.”

“Consider yourself warned.”

He snorts but then glances at our building. “You really live here?”

“Do you really think I hunted you down?”

John—because I can’t seem to think of him as Jax—runs his hand through his damp hair, which makes his biceps bunch and twitch. “Yeah … that does sound crazy.”

Crazy. This whole situation is. One day, I’m offered a four-month home in a dream condo, the next I’m standing on my stoop talking to a rock star. The biggest legend of my generation. I honestly don’t know how I’m not stammering right now.

“I can’t believe we’re neighbors,” I say without thinking.

His green eyes glint in the afternoon light, but he pauses and looks at me more closely. “You know, not to sound conceited here, but you’re kind of leering at me right now.”

My chin snaps up like I’ve been hit, even as my body flushes with embarrassment. Shit. I totally had been leering. No, not leering. But I had been staring at him in awe. Ugh. “Well, you do sound conceited. I was simply making polite eye contact.”

Liar McLiar-Face.

Kristen Callihan is an author because there is nothing else she’d rather be. She is a three-time RITA nominee and winner of two RT Reviewer’s Choice awards. Her novels have garnered starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and the Library Journal, as well as being awarded top picks by many reviewers. Her debut book FIRELIGHT received RT Magazine’s Seal of Excellence, was named a best book of the year by Library Journal, best book of Spring 2012 by Publisher’s Weekly, and was named the best romance book of 2012 by ALA RUSA. When she is not writing, she is reading.

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