Free Falling by Jill Shalvis

4 Stars

Retired hockey player Caleb Colburn needs this new construction project to go smoothly to prove he’s earned his place in the family business. There’s only one problem. The architect liaison assigned to the project is Emma Sumner. As in, the woman who made his life a living hell in college. Now, she’s back in town and already breathing down his neck on the job. Worse? She’s only gotten more beautiful.

Emma’s in love with the beautiful historic building they’re renovating. But her feelings toward project manager Caleb definitely lean more toward hate. Not only is the man making her job harder than it needs to be, he’s the one who took everything from her when she was at her most desperate. Not that she’d ever admit it out loud, but she’s never recovered.

Neither is willing to forgive and forget. But forced proximity and surprising common ground have these enemies starting to wonder just how fine the line between love and hate is. A burning mutual attraction adds complications for them both. Will anything be left standing when their secrets are finally revealed?

I enjoyed listening to this book. FMC was frustrating with her lack of wanting to work with MMC or explain anything to him. I did enjoy them getting their HEA.

Book 2 Colburn Brothers

Amazon 

 

Say You'll Stay by Corinne Michaels

 

a very generous 2 Star except the audio

Presley needed Zach to stay and he didn't.  In the process took her heart with him.  17 years later after marriage, babies, and the death of her husband as lead to Presley going home for the first time in a long time.  One of the first nights home she runs into her old love and there is still a spark.  Will they be able to work through their past to find their happy ending?

This book made me so MAD!  The way the book was described Zach did something so heinous that broke them up.  In reality all he did was follow through on his dream to play ball.  That was it.  She wanted him to give up his dream to stay with her and since he didn't they were done.  But it was ALL his fault.  Presley whined about everything.  Nothing was ever her fault.  She literally have a list of things to complain about and it was a ridiculous list.  I really didn't want to see her get her HEA.  She abandons anyone who doesn't fit her narrative including her kids.  Like they lost their dad and she was more concerned about her feelings and her new love life then her kids.  The writing and prose were good in the book I just hated the characters.  If you've never read one of her books don't start with this book.  There are so many other books that are better than this one.  I will be listening to the next book because I do like her writing but this book is a hard pass for me.

Audio 5 Star

I love Andy Arndt and Sebastian York narrating this book.  They did an amazing job bring the story to life.  Giving each of the characters unique voices and really showing the emotions the characters were trying to portray.  The issues I had with the book were not the narrators fault.  I would definitely listen to another book narrated by either of these two voice actors.

Book 1 Hennington Brothers

Amazon