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All Falls Down
She's a college student on the run from an abusive ex. He's the millionaire posing as her adopted sister's boyfriend. Their secret relationship will test them in unexpected ways, putting them on a collision course with a deadly enemy.
After walking in on her abusive boyfriend and her best friend in bed together, Savannah Martin thinks life can't possibly get any worse. And then she wakes up in a hospital in Italy, scared and alone. With nowhere left to go, Savannah returns to the family who took her in when she was a teenager.
But things aren't as simple as they were then.
For starters, two years of abuse has broken Savannah in ways she's not sure can be repaired. And patriarch Matthew Talbot is dead, leaving his eldest daughter, Lexi, in charge of a global non-profit and her younger sisters.
Jared Corbit, the millionaire posing as Lexi's boyfriend, is the only thing standing between her and whoever murdered her father. Jared treats Savannah like no one ever has before. Trying to resist him is impossible.
But secrets abound in the Talbot household, and nothing is what it appears.
When the truth comes out, Savannah's fragile world threatens to fall apart. Forced to choose between her adopted family and the man she loves, Savannah will make a choice that may prove fatal.
Lies will be told, lines crossed, and blood spilled in All Falls Down, the angsty and emotional first book in the All Falls Down duet from bestselling romantic suspense author Ayden K. Morgen.
After walking in on her abusive boyfriend and her best friend in bed together, Savannah Martin thinks life can't possibly get any worse. And then she wakes up in a hospital in Italy, scared and alone. With nowhere left to go, Savannah returns to the family who took her in when she was a teenager.
But things aren't as simple as they were then.
For starters, two years of abuse has broken Savannah in ways she's not sure can be repaired. And patriarch Matthew Talbot is dead, leaving his eldest daughter, Lexi, in charge of a global non-profit and her younger sisters.
Jared Corbit, the millionaire posing as Lexi's boyfriend, is the only thing standing between her and whoever murdered her father. Jared treats Savannah like no one ever has before. Trying to resist him is impossible.
But secrets abound in the Talbot household, and nothing is what it appears.
When the truth comes out, Savannah's fragile world threatens to fall apart. Forced to choose between her adopted family and the man she loves, Savannah will make a choice that may prove fatal.
Lies will be told, lines crossed, and blood spilled in All Falls Down, the angsty and emotional first book in the All Falls Down duet from bestselling romantic suspense author Ayden K. Morgen.
345 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2014
About the author
Ayden K. Morgen
19 books257 followersAyden K. Morgen is the Amazon Bestselling Author of the Ragnarök Prophesies series. She lives in the heart of Arkansas with her childhood sweetheart/husband of sixteen years, and their furry minions. When not writing, she spends her time hiking, reading, causing mischief, and building a Spork army.
Ayden writes dark and steamy romantic suspense, most often centered around gang and cartel crimes such as human and drug trafficking. Her books feature alpha male cops with protective streaks, the fierce, independent women who love them, and the difficult, heartrending cases that unite them.
She graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology in 2009 before going on to complete her graduate degree in CJ and Law. She puts her education to use as a 911 Dispatch Supervisor, where she's responsible for leading a team of dispatchers as they watch over police, EMS, and firefighters for her county.
Ayden also writes New Adult Fantasy/Paranormal Romance as A.K. Morgen.
You can find her on Twitter @AKMorgen and on Instagram @aydenmorgen.
Ayden writes dark and steamy romantic suspense, most often centered around gang and cartel crimes such as human and drug trafficking. Her books feature alpha male cops with protective streaks, the fierce, independent women who love them, and the difficult, heartrending cases that unite them.
She graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology in 2009 before going on to complete her graduate degree in CJ and Law. She puts her education to use as a 911 Dispatch Supervisor, where she's responsible for leading a team of dispatchers as they watch over police, EMS, and firefighters for her county.
Ayden also writes New Adult Fantasy/Paranormal Romance as A.K. Morgen.
You can find her on Twitter @AKMorgen and on Instagram @aydenmorgen.
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April 21, 2015
Book – All Falls Down (All Falls Down #1)
Author – Ayden K. Morgen
Publication Date – November 1, 2014
Genre – Romance/Suspense
Type – Stand Alone Series (Next book told in Jared’s POV)
Cliffhanger – Yes and No
Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Complimentary Copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
My Thoughts - Story
This book completely took me by surprise – it was nothing like I thought it was going to be. The author was able to take a story and weave so many other shoot off stories along the way. Definitely a captivating book that had me baffled with what was going on.
I did have a bit of trouble connecting with Savannah at first and at times got annoyed at her self pity and denial that she belonged.
I also got pissed at Lexi a few times and thought that she treated her younger sister as a child when in fact she was in college and over eighteen.
Just two little annoyances that didn’t take away my enjoyment of the story.
Re-Cap
Savannah is from an abusive relationship and with bad news from the States; she takes off to be with her surrogate family.
But things aren’t how she left it so many years before – there are threats on her friends’ lives and a new face has joined the estate.
Lexi has her boyfriend living with the family who is there to protect them but things get a bit complicated when Savannah learns that Jared has feelings for her instead of Lexi.
Reason for Reading – Blog Tour
Story Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Steam Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Angst Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Writing Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Content Flow Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Would Read More from Author? Yes
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Author – Ayden K. Morgen
Publication Date – November 1, 2014
Genre – Romance/Suspense
Type – Stand Alone Series (Next book told in Jared’s POV)
Cliffhanger – Yes and No
Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Complimentary Copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
My Thoughts - Story
This book completely took me by surprise – it was nothing like I thought it was going to be. The author was able to take a story and weave so many other shoot off stories along the way. Definitely a captivating book that had me baffled with what was going on.
I did have a bit of trouble connecting with Savannah at first and at times got annoyed at her self pity and denial that she belonged.
I also got pissed at Lexi a few times and thought that she treated her younger sister as a child when in fact she was in college and over eighteen.
Just two little annoyances that didn’t take away my enjoyment of the story.
Re-Cap
Savannah is from an abusive relationship and with bad news from the States; she takes off to be with her surrogate family.
But things aren’t how she left it so many years before – there are threats on her friends’ lives and a new face has joined the estate.
Lexi has her boyfriend living with the family who is there to protect them but things get a bit complicated when Savannah learns that Jared has feelings for her instead of Lexi.
Reason for Reading – Blog Tour
Story Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Steam Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Angst Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Writing Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Content Flow Rating – 4 out of 5 Stars
Would Read More from Author? Yes
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October 18, 2014
**ARC given in exchange for an honest review**
All Falls Down is a love story about two very different people.
Savannah—the abused, scared woman who so desperately longs to belong somewhere, yet has never felt like she was good enough.
Jared—the strong , confident man who wants to show her she belongs with him—no matter what they have to overcome.
There are obstacles everywhere they turn. People, situations, unforeseen dangers keep threatening the fleeting happiness Savannah is too scared to believe can truly be hers. Her emotional well-being is fragile at best,given the situation she has recently fled from, and once again, it is put to the test with Jared.
Jared is a man torn between duty and desire. His wants to do the right thing, to follow through on his promises, yet in doing so, threaten the very thing that has come to mean more to him than anything else in the world—his “beautiful girl”—his Savannah.
Ayden K Morgen spins an emotional, heart gripping tale of love, mystery and deceit. Her words flow like water—beautiful and sustaining. You feel the emotions of the characters— the highest of highs and the lowest of lows as they fall in love and are forced into decisions that threaten to end them forever.
I loved the story from the start to the end, devouring her words as quickly as my finger could turn the page. Ayden has a way of painting the scene and delivering the words so clearly, it’s as if you were there with them. Pain, fear, love, and tenderness live in these pages. I am so glad she brought them to life. A story I will read over and again, simply to soak up the beauty that lies within it.
All Falls Down is a love story about two very different people.
Savannah—the abused, scared woman who so desperately longs to belong somewhere, yet has never felt like she was good enough.
Jared—the strong , confident man who wants to show her she belongs with him—no matter what they have to overcome.
There are obstacles everywhere they turn. People, situations, unforeseen dangers keep threatening the fleeting happiness Savannah is too scared to believe can truly be hers. Her emotional well-being is fragile at best,given the situation she has recently fled from, and once again, it is put to the test with Jared.
Jared is a man torn between duty and desire. His wants to do the right thing, to follow through on his promises, yet in doing so, threaten the very thing that has come to mean more to him than anything else in the world—his “beautiful girl”—his Savannah.
Ayden K Morgen spins an emotional, heart gripping tale of love, mystery and deceit. Her words flow like water—beautiful and sustaining. You feel the emotions of the characters— the highest of highs and the lowest of lows as they fall in love and are forced into decisions that threaten to end them forever.
I loved the story from the start to the end, devouring her words as quickly as my finger could turn the page. Ayden has a way of painting the scene and delivering the words so clearly, it’s as if you were there with them. Pain, fear, love, and tenderness live in these pages. I am so glad she brought them to life. A story I will read over and again, simply to soak up the beauty that lies within it.
October 29, 2014
This amazing, and emotional, story. It's one that, in part, is lived every day by millions of women. Abuse, whether physical or emotional, has long lasting scars that the victim will live with for the rest of their life. The emotional scars are harder to understand, but I believe Ayden did a great job of showing what someone that's gotten out of an abusive relationship would act like, feel like. Though it's never mentioned by name, it's obvious that Savannah suffers from PTSD, not only from her relationship with Toby, but also from being abandoned by her mother. From when Savannah gets off the plane in San Francisco, she exhibits signs of it, by being jump about everything that comes near her and not making eye contact, but also by apologizing for everything, even when she's done nothing wrong. This story shows the beginning of her recovery, of her finding real love and learning to believe in herself again. I'd recommend this to anyone that has known someone that has been abused and wants to better understand what they go through. Also, anyone that likes New Adult romance stories.
November 6, 2014
This was a really entertaining, thought provoking read. I have never read anything that so accurately depicts the emotional effects of abuse.
Savannah has been trapped in a verbally and emotionally abusive relationship for two years, too terrified and ashamed to reach out to anyone else for help. It takes being dumped in an Italian hospital with a life-threatening injury, surrounded by strangers who don't speak her language, before she is finally able to break away from her abuser. She returns to the only home she knew growing up, the guesthouse of the wealthy mansion where her mother had been a maid before she abandoned her there at fourteen.
The Talbots took her in and became her legal guardian. Their three daughters Lexi, Kit, and Maddi accepted her like a sister, but she never felt like she truly belonged. Already wounded from her mother's abandonment, she was incapable of feeling like anything but an outsider, which made her an easy target when her boyfriend Toby entered the scene and began telling her just that. She didn't belong there. She was a burden. She belonged with him because nobody else cared about her. After hearing those things long enough she began to agree with him, eventually letting him drag her all the way to Italy so that he could keep her under his thumb while he went to college.
When Savannah finally returns home it is to find her adoptive family in the middle of their own tragedy. Matthew, the family patriarch, has recently died under suspicious causes, leading some to wonder if he was actually murdered. Along with the strong emotions in the house, Savannah also has to make sense of the instant attraction she feels for Jared Corbit, Lexi's supposed boyfriend. Even though he's been living in the house with the family for a while, people are starting to wonder why he and Lexi don't share a room and never seem to be affectionate with each other. To make things more confusing, Jared seems to be just as drawn to Savannah as she is to him. He is full of mixed signals and she knows that there is definitely something more going on.
I loved this story. I loved that Ayden Morgen didn't shy away from all of the hard decisions and victim shaming that victims of abuse often suffer. Savannah is an excellent example of just how broken someone can become when they get trapped in a situation they can't get themselves out of. I also loved how this book shows that you don't have to be beaten to be a victim of abuse.
The sex scenes, when we finally get there, are sizzling and delicious.
The plot that develops around Savannah, Jared, and the rest of the Talbot family does lean towards the melodramatic at times, but it makes for an exciting page turner. I don't want to give out any major spoilers because you should experience them for yourself. I will say that I was really impressed with the way that so many of the characters were not afraid to call each other out on all of their bullshit. Things would happen that made me so frustrated at one character or another, but none of them made it through the book without their actions being addressed. Definitely refreshing!
If you like a little melodrama and a steamy hot romance, give All Falls Down a try!
Savannah has been trapped in a verbally and emotionally abusive relationship for two years, too terrified and ashamed to reach out to anyone else for help. It takes being dumped in an Italian hospital with a life-threatening injury, surrounded by strangers who don't speak her language, before she is finally able to break away from her abuser. She returns to the only home she knew growing up, the guesthouse of the wealthy mansion where her mother had been a maid before she abandoned her there at fourteen.
The Talbots took her in and became her legal guardian. Their three daughters Lexi, Kit, and Maddi accepted her like a sister, but she never felt like she truly belonged. Already wounded from her mother's abandonment, she was incapable of feeling like anything but an outsider, which made her an easy target when her boyfriend Toby entered the scene and began telling her just that. She didn't belong there. She was a burden. She belonged with him because nobody else cared about her. After hearing those things long enough she began to agree with him, eventually letting him drag her all the way to Italy so that he could keep her under his thumb while he went to college.
When Savannah finally returns home it is to find her adoptive family in the middle of their own tragedy. Matthew, the family patriarch, has recently died under suspicious causes, leading some to wonder if he was actually murdered. Along with the strong emotions in the house, Savannah also has to make sense of the instant attraction she feels for Jared Corbit, Lexi's supposed boyfriend. Even though he's been living in the house with the family for a while, people are starting to wonder why he and Lexi don't share a room and never seem to be affectionate with each other. To make things more confusing, Jared seems to be just as drawn to Savannah as she is to him. He is full of mixed signals and she knows that there is definitely something more going on.
I loved this story. I loved that Ayden Morgen didn't shy away from all of the hard decisions and victim shaming that victims of abuse often suffer. Savannah is an excellent example of just how broken someone can become when they get trapped in a situation they can't get themselves out of. I also loved how this book shows that you don't have to be beaten to be a victim of abuse.
The sex scenes, when we finally get there, are sizzling and delicious.
The plot that develops around Savannah, Jared, and the rest of the Talbot family does lean towards the melodramatic at times, but it makes for an exciting page turner. I don't want to give out any major spoilers because you should experience them for yourself. I will say that I was really impressed with the way that so many of the characters were not afraid to call each other out on all of their bullshit. Things would happen that made me so frustrated at one character or another, but none of them made it through the book without their actions being addressed. Definitely refreshing!
If you like a little melodrama and a steamy hot romance, give All Falls Down a try!
November 1, 2014
From the very first page, I was captivated while holding back tears. I just had to know why Savannah entire world shattered into a million pieces.
This story had me sniffling like a baby, laughing out loud and saying “You go Girl,” and signing from the sweet romance. Author Ayden K. Morgen won my heart over with this book. It is filled with mystery, love, hurt, and acceptance. I absolutely loved the mystery that Ayden wove into this story as she let Jared and Savannah’s story unfold. She sprinkled in so many supporting characters to help this story play out. Each one brought something new to help lead us along our way.
We learn that Savannah Martin has been through absolute hell and back as she makes her journey back home under not so good circumstances. This girl is one strong cookie even though she does not realize it for a very long time. Savannah is escaping a controlling and verbally abusive boyfriend when she arrives home. She thinks she can hide how bad it was from her friends. She just had no idea how it had all really affected her.
From the moment we are introduced to Jared Corbit I loved him. He is sexy as hell. But underneath all that sexy is an absolute dream guy. His love for the people he cares for comes above everything. This man is mysterious and holds the cards against his sleeve for a very long time.
Poor Jared just cannot help it that the sweet girl who moves into the guesthouse has captivated his heart. He is so SEXY when he goes all protective when someone upsets his girl. I would hate to get in his way. Oh! And I forgot to mention he is ROMANTIC!! Seriously, I was swooning nonstop at this man. ((Ayden can I have Jared? Pretty please??))
Ayden writes an all-consuming love that these two embark on while Jared helps Savannah work through the ghosts that terrify her. The fact that Ayden did not write her characters hoping into bed together on page two had me loving her even more. She let her characters story play out, even when I was growling at them to play nice and lovey dovey.
I cannot tell you enough how much I truly loved this story!
This story had me sniffling like a baby, laughing out loud and saying “You go Girl,” and signing from the sweet romance. Author Ayden K. Morgen won my heart over with this book. It is filled with mystery, love, hurt, and acceptance. I absolutely loved the mystery that Ayden wove into this story as she let Jared and Savannah’s story unfold. She sprinkled in so many supporting characters to help this story play out. Each one brought something new to help lead us along our way.
We learn that Savannah Martin has been through absolute hell and back as she makes her journey back home under not so good circumstances. This girl is one strong cookie even though she does not realize it for a very long time. Savannah is escaping a controlling and verbally abusive boyfriend when she arrives home. She thinks she can hide how bad it was from her friends. She just had no idea how it had all really affected her.
From the moment we are introduced to Jared Corbit I loved him. He is sexy as hell. But underneath all that sexy is an absolute dream guy. His love for the people he cares for comes above everything. This man is mysterious and holds the cards against his sleeve for a very long time.
Poor Jared just cannot help it that the sweet girl who moves into the guesthouse has captivated his heart. He is so SEXY when he goes all protective when someone upsets his girl. I would hate to get in his way. Oh! And I forgot to mention he is ROMANTIC!! Seriously, I was swooning nonstop at this man. ((Ayden can I have Jared? Pretty please??))
Ayden writes an all-consuming love that these two embark on while Jared helps Savannah work through the ghosts that terrify her. The fact that Ayden did not write her characters hoping into bed together on page two had me loving her even more. She let her characters story play out, even when I was growling at them to play nice and lovey dovey.
I cannot tell you enough how much I truly loved this story!
November 13, 2014
All Falls Down had me from the prologue, although I have to admit the story went in a very different direction from where I expecting. It's a complicated, forbidden love story featuring some traumatic and turbulent scenes, alongside some really sweet and romantic ones.
Savannah is a scared young woman who is trying to move on from a horrible past. She's looking for a way to live with past mistakes and rejoin her family Lexi, Kit and Madeline. Be warned her story is traumatic and may contain potential abuse triggers. When she returns home and meets a handsome stranger, she is instantly drawn to him. Jared is strong, intense and guarded, he also happens to be Lexi's boyfriend...
The story is extremely dramatic and takes several unexpected turns. Every time I thought Sav was finally going to be able to escape from her past, something would happen she'd be pulled under again. She is really positive and I felt that she handles everything well and with grace. I'm undecided about Lexi, who I wanted to like, but found it difficult at times.
I enjoyed the story although I did think they made things harder for themselves than they needed to be at times. Don't get me wrong, there are MANY reasons why their situation is extremely complicated, but I would have liked them to have been more honest with each other (and themselves).
I liked Jared and how he cared for all the girls (although I really wanted him to get another nickname for Sav). The sneaky peek inside Jared's head made me smile and it helped me to appreciate why he does certain things - so sweet!
Have the tissues ready for this one and be prepared to laugh and cry along with the characters. There are some sexy scenes so be prepared to blush.
3.5 - 4 Stars in my Sky!
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review!
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November 7, 2014
*I received this book for review from the author. This in no way effects my thoughts expressed in this review.*
Savannah has been through a lot in life, and it gets worse when she walks in on her piece-of-scum abusive boyfriend and her supposed best friend together. Losing him may be no true loss, but it’s kind of a principle thing, isn’t it? So, with nowhere else to go she heads back to one of the only homes she’s ever known. Things aren’t actually the greatest there either though, and with a murderer on the loose they get just a tad bit more interesting.
I really enjoyed reading this book. Ayden K. Morgan certainly knows how to write a wonderful, thought provoking book with characters that you’ll love and, well, characters that you’ll hate(in that one good way), all while keeping you tightly gripping your Kindle as you turn each page waiting for that next ball to drop.
Not only does the author know how to tell a story, but she’s an amazing person too, I found out 25% of the proceeds from All Falls Down will be donated to the National Domestic Violence Hotline in memory of Cassie Combs, a dear friend of hers who lost her life to her abuser at the age of eighteen.
I feel so lucky to have read this book. I am lucky to have never been in a situation like Savannah had been in, but I think it’s a good thing for us to try and understand what so many women(and men too)go through. It isn’t easy, and Savannah, though she herself is a fictional character, has really inspired me with her bravery, and the way she pushed on even when she felt lost.
To be honest, I could go on and on about this book, but I don’t want to give it all away. Let’s just say, if you’re in the market for a great book, give this one a try!
Savannah has been through a lot in life, and it gets worse when she walks in on her piece-of-scum abusive boyfriend and her supposed best friend together. Losing him may be no true loss, but it’s kind of a principle thing, isn’t it? So, with nowhere else to go she heads back to one of the only homes she’s ever known. Things aren’t actually the greatest there either though, and with a murderer on the loose they get just a tad bit more interesting.
I really enjoyed reading this book. Ayden K. Morgan certainly knows how to write a wonderful, thought provoking book with characters that you’ll love and, well, characters that you’ll hate(in that one good way), all while keeping you tightly gripping your Kindle as you turn each page waiting for that next ball to drop.
Not only does the author know how to tell a story, but she’s an amazing person too, I found out 25% of the proceeds from All Falls Down will be donated to the National Domestic Violence Hotline in memory of Cassie Combs, a dear friend of hers who lost her life to her abuser at the age of eighteen.
I feel so lucky to have read this book. I am lucky to have never been in a situation like Savannah had been in, but I think it’s a good thing for us to try and understand what so many women(and men too)go through. It isn’t easy, and Savannah, though she herself is a fictional character, has really inspired me with her bravery, and the way she pushed on even when she felt lost.
To be honest, I could go on and on about this book, but I don’t want to give it all away. Let’s just say, if you’re in the market for a great book, give this one a try!
November 1, 2014
ARC....Honest Review for an Advanced Copy.........
All Falls Down is a touching and heartbreaking story about one girl who faces the ultimate abandonment, death, an abusive relationship, and love, sadly at the most inappropriate time. Throughout the story Savannah battles with guilt, her own self worth and longs for a place where she belongs. Adyen did a remarkable job of showing how effortless and easy it was for Savannah to fall into an abusive relationship. How easy it is for one boy to prey on a girl and use all of her insecurities to bend her will and fulfill his wishes. We watch as the broken girl returns home only to see her fall in love with another and the timing could not have been worse. You just want to scream...”No, don't do it.” You know in the end she is just going to be shattered once again. Halfway through the story I was wondering if Savannah wasn't cursed. She had already been through so much. She found herself totally alone, weak, and unworthy. I found her to be one of the bravest. Most people would have already given up.
There's a nice little twist in this story towards the end and Savannah finally does find her own acceptance and place in the world. You know there will be emotional scars but there is also love. Lots of love.............
All Falls Down is a touching and heartbreaking story about one girl who faces the ultimate abandonment, death, an abusive relationship, and love, sadly at the most inappropriate time. Throughout the story Savannah battles with guilt, her own self worth and longs for a place where she belongs. Adyen did a remarkable job of showing how effortless and easy it was for Savannah to fall into an abusive relationship. How easy it is for one boy to prey on a girl and use all of her insecurities to bend her will and fulfill his wishes. We watch as the broken girl returns home only to see her fall in love with another and the timing could not have been worse. You just want to scream...”No, don't do it.” You know in the end she is just going to be shattered once again. Halfway through the story I was wondering if Savannah wasn't cursed. She had already been through so much. She found herself totally alone, weak, and unworthy. I found her to be one of the bravest. Most people would have already given up.
There's a nice little twist in this story towards the end and Savannah finally does find her own acceptance and place in the world. You know there will be emotional scars but there is also love. Lots of love.............
May 30, 2016
"I'm a mess. I'm weak. I'm selfish. Parts of me are broken beyond repair." ― Savannah Martin
"Beautiful girl," he says. "Don't you know I'd do just about anything to make you happy for the rest of your life? To take care of you and love you like you deserve?" ― Jared Corbit
Damn! Where do I start. I enjoyed this book, kept me on the edge of my seat and took me on one emotional roller coaster from the beginning to end. This was a very complicating storyline. Betrayal, heartbreak, mystery, romance, so many frickin secrets and suspense. I'm not a spoiler. So, I can't say to much (without giving the story away) I will leave it at that. But what I will say, I normally love my main male characters to be: Dark, Damaged Psychopaths... Lol. Jared Corbit; he was so loving, protective, and so damn romantic to Savannah. *Sigh* He just wanted to break down her walls and show her, her worth. I really enjoyed the ending with Jared's POV.
Off to read book 2
November 6, 2014
I have received this book in exchange of an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a great read. The story can be very emotional at times and I always enjoy that in a book.
The characters in this book and the things they had to go through actually came of as real.
I think the author did a great job with this story. The book is well-written and develops nicely.
If you like a good contemporary book, I’m sure you will be able to enjoy this one.
I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a great read. The story can be very emotional at times and I always enjoy that in a book.
The characters in this book and the things they had to go through actually came of as real.
I think the author did a great job with this story. The book is well-written and develops nicely.
If you like a good contemporary book, I’m sure you will be able to enjoy this one.
March 24, 2015
Love the story. It was an easy read with likable characters.
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October 13, 2015I'm going to eat some lunch and see if my anger changes and actually start the book from the beginning. I get pissed at everything when I'm hungry.
April 6, 2019
WARNING 18+
Can our heroine heal herself and find love and save her surrogate sisters
The heroine just left the hospital in Italy to be with her surrogate family after hearing that her surrogate father is dead.
She just left an abusive relationship with her boyfriend they have been together since high school. She fell in broken glass after catching her abusive ex with her ex best friend.
Not only does she have to deal with putting herself back together after leaving she left her abusive ex she has to deal with her emotions of being abandoned by her mother at the young age of 14.
Her surrogate family takes her in and makes her a member of their family.
Once she gets home to her surrogate family she discovers that her surrogate dead was murdered and now targeting the rest of the family.
She falls in love with the hero who is the fiance of her oldest surrogate sister.
Can they find their HEA together or will it be with other people?
Can they discover who is targeting her family before {s}he strikes again?
Does her abusive ex leave her alone or does he come back to the States for her?
I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book
Can our heroine heal herself and find love and save her surrogate sisters
The heroine just left the hospital in Italy to be with her surrogate family after hearing that her surrogate father is dead.
She just left an abusive relationship with her boyfriend they have been together since high school. She fell in broken glass after catching her abusive ex with her ex best friend.
Not only does she have to deal with putting herself back together after leaving she left her abusive ex she has to deal with her emotions of being abandoned by her mother at the young age of 14.
Her surrogate family takes her in and makes her a member of their family.
Once she gets home to her surrogate family she discovers that her surrogate dead was murdered and now targeting the rest of the family.
She falls in love with the hero who is the fiance of her oldest surrogate sister.
Can they find their HEA together or will it be with other people?
Can they discover who is targeting her family before {s}he strikes again?
Does her abusive ex leave her alone or does he come back to the States for her?
I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book
April 19, 2019
This is a very intense and emotional book that deals with domestic abuse, low self-esteem and finding true love. The prologue kind of confused me, but it made sense later in the book. This story is about Savannah, who is in an abusive relationship and winds up leaving it to return to the only home and family she has ever known. Only Savannah doesn't believe that she really belongs there either. In trying to help take care of the sisters and recovering from her abuse, Savannah winds up falling for Jared, who is supposed to be the oldest sisters boyfriend.
Your emotions will definitely take a roller coaster ride as you follow the twists and angles of Savannah's emotional journey to find acceptance, love and herself. I look forward to reading the next book.
In exchange for a free reviewer's copy of this book, I am leaving my freely given and honest review of this book.
Your emotions will definitely take a roller coaster ride as you follow the twists and angles of Savannah's emotional journey to find acceptance, love and herself. I look forward to reading the next book.
In exchange for a free reviewer's copy of this book, I am leaving my freely given and honest review of this book.
July 9, 2019
Relatable story... Passion and Flames two strong characters what not to love
June 12, 2015
Emotional, heart-wrenching and incredibly good…
Savannah Martin has not had an easy time of it. At fourteen, her mother abandoned her and, despite being fostered as part of a caring family, the scars still run deep. Returning home after breaking away from an abusive relationship, the heartache is not over. The patriarch of the family has been murdered and the family is reeling from the loss and the continuing threat to their business and their lives. Jared Corbit is her sister Lexi’s boyfriend and she wished she felt brotherly thoughts towards to him. What was she going to do?
Told from Savannah’s point of view, her emotional turmoil feels so real. There seems to be one punch after another to herself and those around her and the anguish and she feels cannot be hidden. The author knows just the right thing to say to convey the mood, the feelings of uncertainty, pain and love. And there is a lot of love in this story despite tackling the serious issues. Abuse and its ripple effect, abandonment and its life-long consequences are at the center of Savannah’s struggle as she tries to deal with her family and the situation she finds herself in now. Jared is more than she feels she deserves and the roller coaster of events that happen don’t ease that feeling. Surprising twists and still a lot of uncertainty has me eagerly looking for the second part of this two-book storyline.
~Diane
Savannah Martin has not had an easy time of it. At fourteen, her mother abandoned her and, despite being fostered as part of a caring family, the scars still run deep. Returning home after breaking away from an abusive relationship, the heartache is not over. The patriarch of the family has been murdered and the family is reeling from the loss and the continuing threat to their business and their lives. Jared Corbit is her sister Lexi’s boyfriend and she wished she felt brotherly thoughts towards to him. What was she going to do?
Told from Savannah’s point of view, her emotional turmoil feels so real. There seems to be one punch after another to herself and those around her and the anguish and she feels cannot be hidden. The author knows just the right thing to say to convey the mood, the feelings of uncertainty, pain and love. And there is a lot of love in this story despite tackling the serious issues. Abuse and its ripple effect, abandonment and its life-long consequences are at the center of Savannah’s struggle as she tries to deal with her family and the situation she finds herself in now. Jared is more than she feels she deserves and the roller coaster of events that happen don’t ease that feeling. Surprising twists and still a lot of uncertainty has me eagerly looking for the second part of this two-book storyline.
~Diane
June 24, 2015
Emotional, heart-wrenching and incredibly good…
Savannah Martin has not had an easy time of it. At fourteen, her mother abandoned her and, despite being fostered as part of a caring family, the scars still run deep. Returning home after breaking away from an abusive relationship, the heartache is not over. The patriarch of the family has been murdered and the family is reeling from the loss and the continuing threat to their business and their lives. Jared Corbit is her sister Lexi’s boyfriend and she wished she felt brotherly thoughts towards to him. What was she going to do?
Told from Savannah’s point of view, her emotional turmoil feels so real. There seems to be one punch after another to herself and those around her and the anguish and she feels cannot be hidden. The author knows just the right thing to say to convey the mood, the feelings of uncertainty, pain and love. And there is a lot of love in this story despite tackling the serious issues. Abuse and its ripple effect, abandonment and its life-long consequences are at the center of Savannah’s struggle as she tries to deal with her family and the situation she finds herself in now. Jared is more than she feels she deserves and the roller coaster of events that happen don’t ease that feeling. Surprising twists and still a lot of uncertainty has me eagerly looking for the second part of this two-book storyline.
~Diane (less)
Savannah Martin has not had an easy time of it. At fourteen, her mother abandoned her and, despite being fostered as part of a caring family, the scars still run deep. Returning home after breaking away from an abusive relationship, the heartache is not over. The patriarch of the family has been murdered and the family is reeling from the loss and the continuing threat to their business and their lives. Jared Corbit is her sister Lexi’s boyfriend and she wished she felt brotherly thoughts towards to him. What was she going to do?
Told from Savannah’s point of view, her emotional turmoil feels so real. There seems to be one punch after another to herself and those around her and the anguish and she feels cannot be hidden. The author knows just the right thing to say to convey the mood, the feelings of uncertainty, pain and love. And there is a lot of love in this story despite tackling the serious issues. Abuse and its ripple effect, abandonment and its life-long consequences are at the center of Savannah’s struggle as she tries to deal with her family and the situation she finds herself in now. Jared is more than she feels she deserves and the roller coaster of events that happen don’t ease that feeling. Surprising twists and still a lot of uncertainty has me eagerly looking for the second part of this two-book storyline.
~Diane (less)
June 8, 2015
4.75 stars
Love this story with all the emotions tied to it. Grief, heartbreak, abuse, loneliness, hope, family, secrets, friendship and love.
Savannah is coming back home, leaving the two year hell she has been living. She has endured more than enough heartache, betrayal loneliness and now she feels she has nothing, not even a real home of her own. She is at her lowest and must find a way to survive.
Jared picks Savannah up from the airport to bring her home. He is Lexie's boyfriend, Savannah's sister. Upon meeting her, he senses something is not right, but doesn't push her to reveal what is wrong. He knows she's fearful when she flinches as he takes her arm to help her with her baggage.
Once they arrive at the mansion, Jared starts putting the pieces together. He knows some things take more time to heal with trust, more than anything else. And so the story begins with earning trust, danger and more secrets.
There was never a dull moment with this book. So much suspense and yearning through the whole story. I loved it.
Love this story with all the emotions tied to it. Grief, heartbreak, abuse, loneliness, hope, family, secrets, friendship and love.
Savannah is coming back home, leaving the two year hell she has been living. She has endured more than enough heartache, betrayal loneliness and now she feels she has nothing, not even a real home of her own. She is at her lowest and must find a way to survive.
Jared picks Savannah up from the airport to bring her home. He is Lexie's boyfriend, Savannah's sister. Upon meeting her, he senses something is not right, but doesn't push her to reveal what is wrong. He knows she's fearful when she flinches as he takes her arm to help her with her baggage.
Once they arrive at the mansion, Jared starts putting the pieces together. He knows some things take more time to heal with trust, more than anything else. And so the story begins with earning trust, danger and more secrets.
There was never a dull moment with this book. So much suspense and yearning through the whole story. I loved it.
June 21, 2015
Love this story with all the emotions tied to it. Grief, heartbreak, abuse, loneliness, hope, family, secrets, friendship and love.
Savannah is coming back home, leaving the two year hell she has been living. She has endured more than enough heartache, betrayal loneliness and now she feels she has nothing, not even a real home of her own. She is at her lowest and must find a way to survive.
Jared picks Savannah up from the airport to bring her home. He is Lexie's boyfriend, Savannah's sister. Upon meeting her, he senses something is not right, but doesn't push her to reveal what is wrong. He knows she's fearful when she flinches as he takes her arm to help her with her baggage.
Once they arrive at the mansion, Jared starts putting the pieces together. He knows some things take more time to heal with trust, more than anything else. And so the story begins with earning trust, danger and more secrets.
There was never a dull moment with this book. So much suspense and yearning through the whole story. I loved it.
Savannah is coming back home, leaving the two year hell she has been living. She has endured more than enough heartache, betrayal loneliness and now she feels she has nothing, not even a real home of her own. She is at her lowest and must find a way to survive.
Jared picks Savannah up from the airport to bring her home. He is Lexie's boyfriend, Savannah's sister. Upon meeting her, he senses something is not right, but doesn't push her to reveal what is wrong. He knows she's fearful when she flinches as he takes her arm to help her with her baggage.
Once they arrive at the mansion, Jared starts putting the pieces together. He knows some things take more time to heal with trust, more than anything else. And so the story begins with earning trust, danger and more secrets.
There was never a dull moment with this book. So much suspense and yearning through the whole story. I loved it.
August 7, 2015
SNS Rating: 5.0
~~~~~~~~~~Amanda's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~
A breathtaking read that will leave you with wanting more. I can't seem to form the words for this read. It is heartbreaking, funny, and suspenseful. Imagine yourself in an abusive relationship that at first you didn't realize was abusive. It's not the physically abusive but emotional and psychological. You're being kept from everyone you love and loves you, you're told you're not worth it, you're told they don't love you. The list goes on, but it takes a death in the family, and the help of an agent to realize you are very much loved and are worth everything to them. The people who helped raise you really did take you in as one of their own. On top of finally finding your true "family" you find out the the man who considered you one of his, has not only passed away but was murdered.
Who did it and why? You find love and is it real?
~~~~~~~~~~Amanda's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~
A breathtaking read that will leave you with wanting more. I can't seem to form the words for this read. It is heartbreaking, funny, and suspenseful. Imagine yourself in an abusive relationship that at first you didn't realize was abusive. It's not the physically abusive but emotional and psychological. You're being kept from everyone you love and loves you, you're told you're not worth it, you're told they don't love you. The list goes on, but it takes a death in the family, and the help of an agent to realize you are very much loved and are worth everything to them. The people who helped raise you really did take you in as one of their own. On top of finally finding your true "family" you find out the the man who considered you one of his, has not only passed away but was murdered.
Who did it and why? You find love and is it real?
April 27, 2017
Whew. Coming from a background that involved an abusive counter part, once upon a time, I have to say, Ms Morgen nailed Savannah's struggle to come out of it a new (stronger) person. So well done. I was inside her head at all times, feeling that insecurity that she felt and watching it grow into confidence and courage to face her fears.
I was highly intrigued with the prologue and have to say (without saying too much) that I really love the way Ayden spun that situation on me. I thoroughly enjoyed the way she wove the romance of Savannah and Jared while keeping me completely engaged in not only the mystery of the murder that went down, but the abusive ex, as well.
Great plot and sub-plot and I'm looking forward to delving into more stories from this author.
I was highly intrigued with the prologue and have to say (without saying too much) that I really love the way Ayden spun that situation on me. I thoroughly enjoyed the way she wove the romance of Savannah and Jared while keeping me completely engaged in not only the mystery of the murder that went down, but the abusive ex, as well.
Great plot and sub-plot and I'm looking forward to delving into more stories from this author.
July 11, 2015
4.5 stars. A stunningly beautiful romance that leaves you breathless as it fast paced storyline thrills you. my only criticism would be too much sex. i found myself skipping the sex because there simply was too much.
aides characters were great, i loved jared he was a sexy and decent guy, Savannah was sweet and tortured i wanted to hug or hit her and I'm not sure which. lexi pissed me off in pretty much every chapter. i absolutely loved the sense of family this book showed it really touched a nerve with me.
aides characters were great, i loved jared he was a sexy and decent guy, Savannah was sweet and tortured i wanted to hug or hit her and I'm not sure which. lexi pissed me off in pretty much every chapter. i absolutely loved the sense of family this book showed it really touched a nerve with me.
November 19, 2014
Good book but the main character really annoyed me with her self-esteem issues. I would read more by the author though.
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February 5, 2018Full of purple prose. Badly written angst seems to be the main plot element.
May 29, 2016
Liked. This was a good story. I liked the journey of Savannah and how she grew. I can't wait to read the next one.
March 27, 2017
Great plot twist at the end!
I thoroughly enjoyed this first book in the All Fall Down series . I am often attracted to books with a tortured hero, this book gives us a heroine who had to overcome the fact that she was abandoned by her mother at a very young age , however was able to get the love and support of her surrogate family . Even with this , however , she was lured away from that family by an abusive boyfriend . Now given the chance to not only get away from him but to be reunited with their family has come with a very high price . That is the gist of what happens to Savannah Martin . Knowing people who are in an abusive relationship , I feel that Ayden Morgen gives us a very realistic view of how people are trapped into this type of relationship . Luckily for Savannah, she is surrounded by the love of the Tolbert family , and a very sexy Jared. Jared's role is not only that of protector , he actually becomes the emancipator for Savannah, and helps her to realize she is worth love she receives from the family, and most important him . I really enjoyed this book , and just the story alone would been enough for me to recommend the book . I however there is a very surprising plot twist towards the end that I didn't see coming . All the speculations I had on who was causing the problems were nothing close to what transpired, which made the story a must re-read for me. Were there clues that I missed? I don't think so. I think it's just a great example of good writing. Looking forward to reading the sequels!
I thoroughly enjoyed this first book in the All Fall Down series . I am often attracted to books with a tortured hero, this book gives us a heroine who had to overcome the fact that she was abandoned by her mother at a very young age , however was able to get the love and support of her surrogate family . Even with this , however , she was lured away from that family by an abusive boyfriend . Now given the chance to not only get away from him but to be reunited with their family has come with a very high price . That is the gist of what happens to Savannah Martin . Knowing people who are in an abusive relationship , I feel that Ayden Morgen gives us a very realistic view of how people are trapped into this type of relationship . Luckily for Savannah, she is surrounded by the love of the Tolbert family , and a very sexy Jared. Jared's role is not only that of protector , he actually becomes the emancipator for Savannah, and helps her to realize she is worth love she receives from the family, and most important him . I really enjoyed this book , and just the story alone would been enough for me to recommend the book . I however there is a very surprising plot twist towards the end that I didn't see coming . All the speculations I had on who was causing the problems were nothing close to what transpired, which made the story a must re-read for me. Were there clues that I missed? I don't think so. I think it's just a great example of good writing. Looking forward to reading the sequels!
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